Lowcountry Lowdown: Redistricting, ‘Pinky-gate’ rumors occupy state, county conversations
With the June 9 primaries rapidly approaching, the focus on political candidates builds just like the summer heat.
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Honoring their sacrifice: Beaufort community comes together over Memorial Day weekend to pay respects to America’s heroes
Beaufort residents and visitors alike turned out Monday, May 25, 2026, to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country on Memorial Day.
Port Royal looks to revive MCIP funding for port redevelopment
Officials with the Town of Port Royal say they are attempting to revive a long-planned funding mechanism tied to the redevelopment of the former State Ports Authority property, but the proposal is now facing pushback from members of the Beaufort County Board of Education who argue the move could divert millions of dollars away from public schools.
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What’s coming up Memorial Day Weekend
Once again, it’s the time of year when, as Americans, we pause to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our nation and our freedoms, as Monday, May 25 is Memorial Day.
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Port Royal Police investigate fatal shooting at Shell Point Apartments
The Beaufort County Coroner’s Office has identified the man killed in a shooting Friday night, May 15 in Port Royal as 23-year-old Tre Sean Reid of Allendale.
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News Briefs: Shellfish season closes Wednesday, May 27
The 2025-2026 season for harvest of oysters, mussels, clams and all other bivalves from South Carolina’s State Shellfish Grounds and Public Shellfish Grounds will close on Wednesday, May 27, 2026,
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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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