Beaufort approves new short-term rental rules after months of debate
After months of debate, revisions and public input, Beaufort City Council gave final approval April 28 to a new ordinance regulating short-term rentals, establishing caps, enforcement rules and operating standards across the city.
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Baseball/Softball Notebook: Bucs wrap up first region baseball title
Bridges Prep’s fledgling baseball program turned a corner a year ago, and now the Buccaneers are in the straightaway.
Community
Flying Frog 5K/10K
The Flying Frog 5K was held on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Beaufort Executive Airport….
Take Back The Night at USCB
Photos Amber Hewitt/The Island News Hopeful Horizons hosted its annual Take Back the Night event…
Photos: Springfest in Port Royal
Staff Reports Held on World Healing Day, the Springfest in Port Royal offered a meaningful…
Junior Service League of Beaufort accepting applications for new members
Staff reports Members of the Junior Service League of Beaufort (JSLB) held a Recruitment Soirée…
Lowcountry Life: A much-needed water break
Ron Callari’s photo finds “Steve” taking a water break. Discover some of Beaufort’s old southern…
Johnson Creek Tavern hosts ‘Dollar Pull Down’ – Raises $8,000 for Honor Flight Savannah
Staff ReportsWhat started as dollar bills blanketing the walls and ceiling of a Lowcountry tavern…
Veteran of the Week – Edward Michael Burns
American Legion Beaufort Post 207 brings you Edward Michael Burns, 78, who joined the U.S….
Savannah Pipes and Drums host Kirkin’ O’ The Tartans
Photos courtesy of The Savannah Pipes and Drums. The sound of bagpipes filled the air…
Obituaries
Naomi Rebecca Middleton-Sias
Dec. 5, 1944 — March 24, 2026, Arizona
Sandra Jean ‘Sandy’ Andrews
Sept. 2, 1957 – Feb. 28, 2026, Aiken
Lt. Gen. Michael A. Canavan (U.S. Army, Ret.)
Dec. 5, 1946 – Feb. 13, 2026, St. Helena Island
Commentary & Voices
Pope v. President
Mr. Trump must recognize the utility of peace with the Pope if he plans to retain Catholic voter support in November 2026. Apologizing would go a long way to rehabilitating his image. No one is asking him to kneel on the church steps in Canossa and ask the Pope for forgiveness as Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV did in 1077….
‘Michael’ critics can just beat it
Full disclosure: As I’m writing this, I have not seen “Michael,” the new movie biography of late pop superstar Michael Jackson.
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April 30, 2026