Beaufort Water Festival returns Friday

The Beaufort Water Festival returns Friday for its 70th annual celebration, bringing 10 days of concerts, family activities, sporting events and longtime Lowcountry traditions to downtown Beaufort.

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Red, white and babies!

Four Independence Day arrivals made their appearance alongside the fireworks on July 4 at the…

Pulling for the USA

Die-hard fans of the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team react after the USA scored to…

Obituaries

Robert O’Quinn

Robert Duncan “Bobby” O’Quinn Jr passed away peacefully at his home on Lady’s Island on…

Dabney Thacker

Dabney Fox Thacker passed away on May 11, 2026, in Charleston, S.C., from complications from…
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The way playgrounds used to be

If, like me, you squandered some learning opportunities in your youth and now seek a road to rectification, consider returning to a playground. I’ve scouted out a few candidates, not by name or location but by type.

What was that strange feeling?

You know, sometimes I forget how accustomed I’ve become to instantaneous, constant information. I use my phone mostly for research. Hardly anyone calls me, and I can block out whatever I don’t like or want.
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