Former ag adviser to the governor elected SC’s next commissioner

Cody Simpson, who had the president’s endorsement before announcing his candidacy, was elected to lead agriculture department By Skylar Laird COLUMBIA — President Donald Trump’s pick for agriculture commissioner won election Tuesday. Cody Simpson, a fifth-generation farmer who advised the governor on agricultural issues, won with about 52% of the vote. He defeated Democrat DeShawn Blanding, with 46%, according to…

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Martha Conway

Martha Royette Conway, 90, passed quietly in her sleep on Thursday, July 16, 2026 in…

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Justine Q. Heyman, a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home…
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Dantzler: Beaufort County is home; Serving it is personal

By Christopher Dantzler Beaufort County isn’t just where I live. It’s home. This community raised me. I attended Lady’s Island Elementary, St. Helena Junior High, and Beaufort High School. My grandmother and mother attended Beaufort County schools. My children attended our schools, and now my grandson does, too. Our schools are part of my family’s story, and their future matters…

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