Single-vehicle crash with injuries reported on Ribaut Road in Port Royal
Emergency crews responded just after 8:45 p.m. to a single-vehicle crash with injuries on Ribaut Road in Port Royal. The crash happened just before the intersection with Drayton Drive.
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Electric turns: Local women compete in St. Helena’s first professional rodeo event
Women’s barrel racing became a competitive sport in 1948, when what is now called the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association was formed. That means 33-year-old Anna Johnson of Beaufort, who got her first barrel racing horse at 13, has been part of the sport for a quarter of its existence.
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Hilton Head’s annual Lantern Parade set to light up the beach on Saturday night
The annual Hilton Head Island Lighted Lantern Parade is scheduled to kick off at 5:45…
Electric turns: Local women compete in St. Helena’s first professional rodeo event
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Veterans Day: Service to take center stage
From a parade led by a decorated Vietnam veteran to a free meal in downtown…
Halloween’s sweet arrival
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Penn Center hosting 42nd annual Heritage Days Celebration
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Afroman makes Port Royal stop
Wearing an American flag-patterned outfit, matching sunglasses and a large gold chain, rapper Afroman took…
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Community News and Upcoming Events
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Jasper County
Sheriff’s Office investigating after dog found with ears removed
A dog with its ears removed was discovered Wednesday, Nov. 4 by a citizen, and…
Coast Guard rescues six people from Jasper County island
Six people were rescued Nov. 4 from a grounded 18-foot recreational vessel near Turtle Island…
Veterans Day: Service to take center stage
From a parade led by a decorated Vietnam veteran to a free meal in downtown…
County seeks feedback about historic structures
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Obituaries
Gwendolyn Ann Sherman
Gwendolyn Ann Sherman, 94, passed away peacefully on Aug. 9, 2026, in Beaufort, South Carolina.
Samuel “Sam” McGowan III
Samuel “Sam” McGowan III, 78, of Beaufort, South Carolina, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family,…
Martha Conway
Martha Royette Conway, 90, passed quietly in her sleep on Thursday, July 16, 2026 in…
Commentary & Voices
Yuhas: Set our differences aside and work together
So, District 121, let us start with ourselves. What pain are we carrying from the past? How do we move forward? Choose kindness. Every day, we can let go of insecurity and ineffectiveness and move in the opposite direction.
Erickson: South Carolina’s education progress is no accident
As you may have heard last week, the latest school achievement report from the South Carolina Department of Education brings encouraging news for our state and the Lowcountry.
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