Coverage of timely local, regional, and breaking news in Beaufort County and the South Carolina Lowcountry. Includes community updates, government decisions, public safety alerts, traffic and weather impacts, and key issues shaping life in Beaufort, Port Royal, Lady’s Island, St. Helena Island, and surrounding Sea Islands. Designed for residents and visitors seeking authoritative, hyperlocal journalism from Beaufort’s newspaper of record.
Walter Gunter and Francis Kennedy of Beaufort joined in the Saturday, Oct. 17, “No Kings” rally in front of Beaufort City Hall. An estimated 250 local people braved the rain […]
No Kings rally returns to Beaufort Read More »
Beaufort County voters choosing their next treasurer will decide between a longtime incumbent who says the office should continue building on systems and technology already in place and a challenger who says his private-sector financial experience could bring a different approach to managing public money.
ELECTION 2026: Two candidates for Treasurer, two approaches to Beaufort County’s money Read More »
Beaufort County voters will choose a new sheriff in November for the first time in nearly three decades, and the two candidates seeking the job are offering different approaches to what should come next for the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office.
ELECTION 2026: A new sheriff is coming — Seifert, Small say what comes next Read More »
Hopefuls differ on spending, housing, growth while finding common ground on Waterfront Park By Delayna EarleyThe Island News Four candidates seeking two seats on Beaufort City Council agree that growth
ELECTION 2026: Four candidates make their case for Beaufort City Council Read More »
An independent investigation into Beaufort County’s administration has raised serious questions about the circumstances surrounding the departure of former Chief Financial Officer Pinky Harriott, finding that three of the four matters used to justify her separation from county employment were not supported by the evidence reviewed.
A search warrant executed at a residence Oct. 20 by numerous law enforcement agencies in Jasper County led to the arrest of a Ridgeland man who faces several drug charges, police said.
Ridgeland man charged with trafficking fentanyl after narcotics investigation Read More »
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating a Bluffton man wanted on a charge of first-degree harassment.
Ralph Anthony Filipowicz Jr., 45, is described as approximately 5 feet, 10 inches tall and weighing about 210 pounds.
Sheriff’s Office seeks Bluffton man wanted for harassment Read More »
A man who attacked his girlfriend in front of a child at a residence in Hardeeville a year ago was sentenced to 10 years in prison and probation during Jasper County General Sessions Court, according to the 14th Circuit Solicitor’s Office.
Smoaks sentenced for attacking girlfriend in front of child Read More »
After a week of disagreement over when the public should see the Quick Group report, Beaufort County Council unanimously voted Monday night, Oct. 19, to release it by noon Tuesday.
Beaufort County Council votes to release Quick Group report Read More »
Late Monday afternoon, Oct. 19, the Burton Fire District, Beaufort County EMS, and Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office responded to a vehicle collision on Laurel Bay Road resulting in multiple injuries and the closing of the road.
Car crash shuts down Laurel Bay Road Read More »
