Phil Cromer, left, is sworn in as Beaufort’s new Mayor by Municipal Judge Ned Tupper as Cromer’s wife Ame’lie holds the Bible prior to the start of the City Council meeting Tuesday, Dec. 19, in council chambers. Cromer defeated Mike Sutton on December 12 during a special election after Mayor Stephen Murray resigned in September. Bob Sofaly/The Island News

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Cromer triumphs in Beaufort Special Election, Phillips takes Port Royal

Kevin Phillips is sworn in as Port Royal’s new Mayor on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023, at Port Royal’s Town Hall. Phillips defeated former Mayor Joe DeVito in November’s election. Photo courtesy of SK Signs, Designs & Marketing.

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