Burton fire battles 2 threatening outdoor fires
The Burton Fire District responded to two outdoor fires in less than 24 hours that threatened property, one of which caused damages.
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Burton Fire assists driver after vehicle strikes home
Staff reports Thursday afternoon, May 14, the Burton Fire District and Beaufort County EMS and Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene of a home that was struck by a vehicle.
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Hilton Head Island man arrested in connection with Burton shooting
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office arrested Jason Aiken, 37, of Hilton Head Island for shooting a 28-year-old female victim during a domestic altercation at Magnolia Park Apartments in Burton.
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Beaufort Digital Corridor names Jackson new Executive Director
Staff reports The Beaufort Digital Corridor has announced that Arthur “AJ” Jackson III will be its new Executive Director, effective May 11, 2026. Jackson is a UNC Chapel Hill graduate,
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Video questioning Seifert’s role in ‘Squiresgate’ incident circulates online
An internet video is raising questions about the role a candidate for Beaufort County Sheriff played in a September 2025 incident in which a Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office [BCSO] deputy, allegedly under the influence of alcohol, held a group of teenage boys at gunpoint.
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HBF’s Lafayette Soirée fundraiser set for May 16 at Moss Stoney House
One of the Lowcountry’s most-anticipated social events, Historic Beaufort Foundation’s Lafayette Soiree, is set for Saturday, May 16 at the 200-year-old George Moss Stony House in the National Historic Landmark District.
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Beaufort County GOP hosting ‘Get Out The Vote’ Rally
The Beaufort County Republican Party is hosting a “Get Out The Vote” Rally from 3 to 5 p.m., Sunday, May 17, in the parking lot of Beaufort County GOP Headquarters at 149 Riverwalk Boulevard in Ridgeland.
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Democrats holding candidate rally and cookout Sunday at Penn Center
The Beaufort County Democratic Party Candidate Rally and Cookout is being held from 2 to 5 p.m., Sunday, May 17, at the Historic Penn Center on St. Helena Island. It is free and open to the public.
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Beaufort County CFO’s employment ends amid ongoing budget discussions
County confirms Pinky Harriott’s employment ended May 12 By Delayna EarleyThe Island News Beaufort County’s Chief Financial Officer, Pinky Harriott, is no longer employed by the county, according to county
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Grays Hill man arrested in connection with January shooting
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Gray’s Hill man in connection with a shooting that occurred during the early morning hours of January 31, 2026.
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