ETV Lowcountry productions nominated for Regional Emmy Awards
The Southeast Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS), which gives out regional Emmy awards for television excellence, recently announced its nominations for the 2026 awards, and Beaufort’s public television station, ETV Lowcountry, snagged four nominations.
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Taste Of Beaufort
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Out of necessity a passion is born: Linda Ferguson has been tailoring all kinds of uniforms in Beaufort for the last 30 years
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Flying Frog 5K/10K
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Take Back The Night at USCB
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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
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Obituaries
Jane Fender
Sep. 17, 1946 — Dec. 21, 2025, Beaufort
Commentary & Voices
Lowcountry Lowdown: STR’s — A never-ending subject of debate
By the time you read this column with your morning coffee, the future of STR’s (short-term rentals) in the city of Beaufort may be a political hot potato “put to bed.”
How does the VA determine whether a Veteran is eligible for (Free or with co-pays) VA Health Care? Part 2
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April 30, 2026