Phillips to speak at April LIBPA meeting
Town of Port Royal Mayor Kevin Phillips will be the featured speaker when the Lady’s Island Business & Professional Association meets at 8 a.m., Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at the Beaufort Realtors’ Association Headquarters at 22 Kemmerlin Lane, Lady’s Island. Please stop by for coffee and conversation concerning the community.
Power of the Purse Tickets on sale
Tickets are on sale for the 13th annual Power of the Purse presented by Tanger Hilton Head, happening April 10 at Saltus River Grill in downtown Beaufort.
Join Women United in supporting vital education initiatives in Beaufort and Jasper counties. Enjoy signature cocktails, a virtual auction, a blind wine raffle, live music, and more, all while making a difference.
Go to https://bit.ly/4j7IV3f to purchase tickets. For sponsorship opportunities or to donate an auction item, call 843-837-2001.
Veterans Affairs Office closed through April 4
The Beaufort County Veterans Affairs Office will be closed through Friday, April 4 for staff training to maintain accreditation. The office will return to normal business hours Monday, April 7.
An administrator will be available during the training (by phone and email only) to set up appointments in the Beaufort office (100 Clearwater Way), however the office will remain closed to the public for the week.
The Benton Field Road office in Bluffton will remain closed for the duration of the training.
To contact the Veterans Affairs Administrator, please call Crystal Snowden at 843-812-8023 or email csnowden@bcgov.net.
The Beaufort County Veterans Affairs Office assists veterans, their spouses and other dependents with access to government programs for which they are eligible. Veterans Affairs Counselors are available by appointment only by calling 843-255-6880.
Poll workers needed; training available
The Board of Voter Registration and Elections of Beaufort County will be holding 10 new poll worker training classes.
All of the classes will be held at the main office, located at 15 John Galt Road, Beaufort, S.C. 29906. The classes will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., on the following dates: Wednesday, April 23; Wednesday, May 14; Saturday, May 24; Wednesday, June 18; Wednesday, July 16; Saturday, July 26; Wednesday, Aug. 20; and Wednesday, Sept. 17.
To sign up for a class, visit https://beaufortsc.easypollworker.com/home.
HELP of Beaufort hosting fundraiser
HELP of Beaufort is hosting a Smoked Ham fundraiser. The northern Beaufort County food pantry is selling Smoked Hams for $45. Order and pay online at www.helpofbeaufort.org, or call 843-524-1223.
Pickup date is from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, April 19 at the Piggly Wiggly Shopping Center at 1347 Ribaut Road in Port Royal.
Beaufort County business license renewals due April 30
Businesses that operate within the unincorporated boundaries of Beaufort County must renew their County business license by April 30 or face late penalties.
Business license renewals can be processed at the County Business License office, 100 Ribaut Road, Beaufort. Business owners can also renew online through the Civic Access portal.
For more information visit the Beaufort County Business Services website at https://bit.ly/3FPXgD7 or call 843-255-2270.
United Way of the Lowcountry offers additional free tax prep days
United Way of the Lowcountry’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is offering additional free tax preparation days to help qualifying residents of Beaufort and Jasper counties file their federal and state tax returns accurately and efficiently.
The program – a collaboration between the IRS, Beaufort County Human Services Alliance, and United Way of the Lowcountry (UWLC) – is designed to assist low-income individuals and families, non-English speaking taxpayers, people with disabilities, and seniors with their tax filing needs.
In Bluffton, the service is available from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Mondays, April 21; April 28; July 28; and September 29, at the Bluffton Public Library at 120 Palmetto Drive.
In Beaufort, the service is available from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Mondays, June 23 and August 25 at the United Way of the Lowcountry Beaufort Office at 1277 Ribaut Road.
Limited spots are available, and in-person appointments are required. Visit www.uwlowcountry.org/VITAto reserve your spot, check for eligibility requirements and to find a list of necessary documents to bring.
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, 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
