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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Securing the economic foundations of citizenship — USCB’s Institute for the Study of the Reconstruction Era hosting 4th annual Spring Symposium
3 TCL employees recognized as state association’s ‘Educators of the Year’
USCB awarded grant to advance Sexual Violence Prevention
Treasure House donates $112,500 to Holy Trinity
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
Gerald Sauls
Aug. 14, 1935 – Feb. 3, 2026, Port Royal
Henry “Robbie” Robertson
Jan. 1, 1940 – Jan. 29, 2026, Beaufort
Robert Beattie
Feb. 3, 1946 — Jan. 16, 2026, Beaufort
Commentary & Voices
Back to the future?
What is now happening is a return to the “Gunboat Diplomacy” we saw on the Orinoco River in Venezuela in 1898; the Yangtze River Patrol in China in 1902; and the attack on Veracruz in 1914.
Lowcountry Lowdown: Taste of Beaufort branches out
It’s almost May Day, and this weekend, the community and visitors will get to celebrate with the annual Taste of Beaufort festival.
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April 30, 2026