The gates are open: Judge protects access to Big House Cemetery — but the fight isn’t over
A Beaufort County judge has ruled that a historic Gullah Geechee cemetery on St. Helena Island must remain accessible for burials and cleanup days while a broader legal battle over permanent access plays out in court.
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Photo Gallery: Club Karate’s 32nd annual Goodwill Tournament
Students participate in demonstrations during the 32nd annual Goodwill Tournament hosted by Beaufort’s Club Karate and owner Chuck Elias on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, at the Beaufort High School gym.
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Community
Beaufort Charities Festival set for this weekend
The Beaufort Charities Festival will bring people together in the name of fun and fundraising…
Veteran of the Week – Joseph (J.) Smalls
American Legion Beaufort Post 207 brings you Joseph (J.) Smalls, 76, who graduated from St….
This Week In History: Frazier defeats Ali in Madison Square Garden
Beaufort native Joe Frazier defeats Muhammad Ali on March 8, 1971, at Madison Square Garden…
Junior League Prom Boutique
Iris De bois and Léane Brunet Garcia, both foreign exchange students from France, try on…
A special gift
Jaclyn Crosby, a Special Olympics bocce and kayaking medalist, celebrates three years volunteering at Treasure…
Photo Gallery: Club Karate’s 32nd annual Goodwill Tournament
Students participate in demonstrations during the 32nd annual Goodwill Tournament hosted by Beaufort’s Club Karate…
This Week In History: Author Pat Conroy dies
On March 4, 2016, Beaufort author Donald Patrick “Pat” Conroy died of pancreatic cancer at…
Lowcountry Life: Where’s the Pot O’ Gold?
Terry Aigner snapped this photo of a rainbow on St. Helena Island on Sunday, Feb….
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Commentary & Voices
Lessons on courage, character, the Battle of Thermopylae
“Today’s Citadel graduates will not get a SEC-caliber football team,” writes columnist Scott Graber. “They will get lessons on courage and character. And yes, they will still read about the Battle of Thermopylae.”
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February 26, 2026