The City’s newest addition
On Friday, Feb. 6, 2026 the City of Beaufort/Town of Port Royal Fire Department welcomed its newest ladder truck with the traditional push-in ceremony.
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ABLE Foundation oyster roast a success
Under the beautiful trees at Live Oaks Park in Port Royal, the ABLE Foundation, The Disabilities Foundation of Beaufort County, celebrated a milestone with their Oyster Roast held on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026 and the turnout exceeded their expectations.
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Executive Director Haupt leaves Pat Conroy Literary Center
Jonathan Haupt, longtime Executive Director of the Pat Conroy Literary Center, has resigned, according to a news release dated Sunday, Jan. 22.
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BMH enhances orthopedic care with certified physician assistant
Beaufort Memorial has expanded access to much-needed orthopedic care with the addition of board-certified physician assistant Kara White, PA-C, in the fall.
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Beaufort City Council to vote on social media comment policy Tuesday night
By Delayna Earley The Island News Beaufort City Council is scheduled to vote Tuesday night on whether to adopt formal rules governing public comments on the city’s official social media pages, a proposal that has sparked weeks of discussion about transparency, access and the realities of moderating online platforms. The idea was first presented to
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Lady’s Island landfill odors result in lawsuit
Class action suit alleges ‘malodorous emissions’ interfered with residents’ home lives.
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Raising a Stink – Residents press for action at odorous Lady’s Island landfill
State environmental officials and representatives of Coastal Waste and Recycling met with Lady’s Island residents Monday night, Jan. 26, at Coosa Elementary School to explain operations at the construction and demolition landfill on Third Point Road, review air-monitoring data and respond to ongoing odor complaints residents say have worsened in recent years.
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Re-opening of intersection of Bay, Charles streets delayed
Staff reports The planned date for the re-opening of the intersection of Bay and Charles streets was Wednesday, Jan. 28. That date has passed and the intersection remains closed. In his weekly “Bridge Report,” emailed to those who subscribe to City of Beaufort news releases, City Manager Scott Marshall foreshadowed this scenario. “We are also
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Beaufort icons honored with 2026 Lifetime Achievement Awards
The Island News “Could you please speak into the mic?” That was one of a few pieces of advice former state Rep. Edie Rodgers offered to Beaufort Mayor Phil Cromer and two of his fellow City Councilmembers Saturday night, Jan. 24, during the annual Foundation for Leadership Education’s (FLE) awards banquet. Rodgers, who also served
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USCB presents 2026 African American History Month: “Passport to Freedom”
Staff reports In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of Independence, USCB will host “African American History Month 2026: Passport to Freedom 250,” a month-long series highlighting 250 years of African American history, heritage, and cultural impact across the South Carolina Lowcountry.This event series will include on-campus and off-campus events for students,
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