Ben Franklin coming to Beaufort
Living history will return to Beaufort on Wednesday, July 1 as renowned Shakespearean actor and historian GregRobin Smith will visit the Lowcountry in his capacity as Benjamin Franklin in celebration of Carolina Days and the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
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59th Lowcountry Regatta set for this weekend
The Beaufort River will be dotted with sails this weekend as the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club hosts its 59th Lowcountry Regatta, a tradition that has been bringing sailors of every age to these waters for nearly six decades, and one that invites the whole community to pull up…
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Celebrate the life of radio icon Mark Robertson on Sunday, June 28
Friends, listeners, and community members are invited to gather for a celebration of life honoring…
Juneteenth celebration, parade set for Friday
Port Royal event takes place Saturday Staff reports Friday marks the holiday known as Juneteenth….
Battle of the Beards returns to Port Royal
Three local business owners compete to raise money for The Helianthus Project; losers face a…
SugarBelle’s DoorBelle Program inspires next generation of young women in business
Since 2013, SugarBelle Boutique has proudly opened doors for young women through its signature summer…
Lowcountry Music Festival
Attendees enjoyed a wide variety of music and food during the Music Festival of the…
New bakery rises in Beaufort
If you’re strolling west from downtown Beaufort along Bay Street for a half mile or…
Teens Shave, Lucas repeat as Beaufort River Swim champs
A year after sweeping the Beaufort River Swim as 14-year-olds, 15-year-olds Jack Shave and Piper…
Lowcountry Life: Heron and chick
Beaufort’s John Miller took this photo of a tricolored Heron and chick at the Port…
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June 25, 2026