Woods Memorial Bridge to close temporarily November 2
The Woods Memorial Bridge will be closed to marine navigation, including tugs and tugs with tows, as well as vehicular traffic, on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024 from 7:15 to 9:45 a.m. The closure is planned for the Holy Trinity Classic Christian School Swing Bridge Run.
Bauer, Harriott named County Director of Engineering, Public Works Director, respectively
Beaufort County Administrator Michael Moore has announced that Frederick “Bryan” Bauer has been named Director of Engineering and John “Bradley” Harriott has been named Director of Public Works.
Raised in Beaufort, Bauer attended Clemson University where he received a degree in Civil Engineering. Bauer resides in Burton with wife, Dana, and 2-year old son, Beau.
He is a registered professional engineer in South Carolina and has been a County employee for 2½ years, first as Transportation Construction Manager, and then as Interim Director of Engineering.
Harriot is a native to Beaufort County and has spent most of his life in the Lowcountry. Before being appointed Public Works Director, Harriott began his career with Beaufort County in the Stormwater Department as a foreman, then was promoted to Assistant Public Works Director-Operations.
Public Test of Ballot Tabulating Machines
A public test of the Central Count Scanners (Ballot Tabulating Machines) for the Nov. 5, 2024, statewide General Election will begin on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024 at 3 p.m. at the Board of Voter Registration and Elections of Beaufort County office, located at 15 John Galt Road, Beaufort, S.C. 29906.
For more information, call 843-255-6900.
County receives Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
Beaufort County has received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for FY 2023.
The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to Beaufort County for its annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023.
The report has been judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the program, which includes demonstrating a constructive “spirit of full disclosure” to clearly communicate its financial story and motivate potential users and user groups to read the report.
Lady’s Island Garden Club hosting Bake Sale
Lady’s Island Garden Club will host its Fall Fundraiser Bake Sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 9, at Grayco Hardware on Sea Island Parkway on Lady’s Island.
The group will be offering homemade cakes, cookies, pies, breads, candies and snack mixes, as well as gluten-free selections, doggie biscuits, and flower arrangements. Many items will be appropriately wrapped for gift giving.
The Lady’s Island Garden Club is a 501(c)(3) organization.
Beaufort County Assessor hosting community events
Beaufort County Assessor Ebony Sanders is hosting multiple community events at County Library Branches to allow the public an opportunity to meet with her staff and share questions and concerns regarding real property.
Each community event will be from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.
The dates are as follows:
Hilton Head Branch Library, 11 Beach City Road: Tuesday, Nov. 19 – SCRoom.
St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road: Tuesday, Nov. 5 — Small Conference Room; Tuesday, Dec. 3 — Large Meeting Room.
Bluffton Branch Library, 120 Palmetto Way: Thursday, Nov. 7 — Large Meeting Room; Thursday, Dec. 5 — Large Meeting Room.
Lobeco Branch Library, 1862 Trask Parkway: Monday, Nov. 25; Monday, Dec. 16.
In the event of an unforeseeable change in the date, time, or location, the Assessor’s Office webpage will be updated to reflect rescheduling. If you have any questions, please contact Liz Rigg, Appeal/BAA Coordinator at BAA@bcgov.net or 843-255-2404.
A construction reminder
IPW Construction Group will continue to perform shoulder closures and temporary lane closures the entire length of Laurel Bay Road in Beaufort. Closures will take place between the hours of 6 a.m. and 8 p.m., Monday to Saturday, until the end of the year.
During this time, please prepare for and expect minor delays in traffic. Drivers traveling through the area are asked to please be mindful of our traffic control team and the crews working within the area. In addition, the ramp coming off U.S. 21 onto Laurel Bay Road is permanently closed.
County VA to offer End of Life Planning Seminars for veterans, families
Beaufort County Veterans Affairs is hosting End of Life Planning Seminars for veterans and their families.
These seminars address things veterans and their families can do today to ensure their personal effects are in order. They also discuss Veterans Affairs benefits that surviving spouses may be entitled to receive.
They will be offered at either 9 a.m. or 1 p.m., at convenient locations around Beaufort County:
- Tuesday, Feb. 18: Lobeco Branch Library, 1862 Trask Parkway, Seabrook.
- Tuesday, Feb. 25: Bluffton Branch Library, 120 Palmetto Way.
- Tuesday, May 20: Hilton Head Branch Library, 11 Beach City Road.
- Tuesday, May 27: Beaufort Library, 311 Scott Street.
RSVPs are required for space and resource purposes. Please contact Crystal at 843-255-6880 to reserve your seat. For questions and more information please contact Beaufort County Veterans Affairs at 843-255-6880.
— Staff reports
