Dominguez resigns from City of Beaufort
Capital Projects Director Raul Dominguez has left his position with the City of Beaufort.
“Raul will be missed,” City Manager Scott Marshall said in an email. “He was very knowledgeable, thorough in his review with contractors and possesses a strong work ethic.”
Brian Ranger has been elevated to the role of Interim Capital Projects Director. A member of the City’s Public Works Staff, Ranger previously worked in the Town of Bluffton’s Public Works Department. He also has extensive commercial and residential construction project management experience and is a U.S. Army veteran.
County Assessor hosting community events
Beaufort County Assessor Ebony Sanders is hosting two remaining 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 valuation, exemptions, appeals and general property information.
Each community event will be from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. No appointments are necessary.
In the event of an unforeseeable change in the date, time, or location, the Assessor’s Office web page 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.
The dates are as follows:
St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road: Tuesday, Dec. 16.
Bluffton Branch Library, 120 Palmetto Way: Thursday, Dec. 11.
County Veterans Affairs Office closing next two Fridays
The Beaufort County Veterans Affairs Office will be closed both Friday, Dec. 12, and Friday, Dec. 19, for staff development and meetings.
To contact the Veterans Affairs Administrator, please call Crystal Snowden at 843-255-6880 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.
Registration opens for Spring 2026 BCSO Citizens Police Academy
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) has announced in a media release that registration for the Spring 2026 Citizens Police Academy (CPA) is now open. Space is limited, and residents are encouraged to apply early.
The CPA is a free, 9-week program designed for adults who want a deeper understanding of the Sheriff’s Office and its operations. Participants meet once a week and learn about the many divisions, sections, and units that work together to keep Beaufort County safe. Instructional topics include Patrol Operations, the 911 Dispatch Center, Criminal and Cold Case Investigations, Forensic Services, the Firearms Training Simulator (FATS), and additional safety and crime-prevention resources.
As part of the program, participants will also spend one Saturday with the Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Teams, observing demonstrations by the Aviation and Drone Units, SWAT, K9 Units, Bloodhound Tracking Team, and more.
At the program’s conclusion, each participant will have the opportunity to take part in a ride-along with a patrol deputy.
To best serve residents across the county, the CPA is offered in both northern and southern Beaufort County:
- Southern Beaufort County CPA: First class is Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, from 6 to 9 p.m. in Bluffton.
- Northern Beaufort County CPA: First class is Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, from 6 to 9 p.m. in Beaufort.
Residents interested in participating can apply online at https://bit.ly/48DQeMo.
