Beaufort County set to celebrate America’s birthday
From downtown Beaufort to the Sands in Port Royal and west to Yemassee, northern Beaufort County residents will have several ways to celebrate Independence Day as the country marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
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National coverage of Team USA’s World Cup Round of 32 match to feature Parris Island, MCAS Beaufort
Millions of viewers watching Team USA’s FIFA World Cup match Wednesday night may also get a glimpse of Beaufort County.
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Beaufort County set to celebrate America’s birthday
From downtown Beaufort to the Sands in Port Royal and west to Yemassee, northern Beaufort…
Beaufort’s greeter: Who is he?
If you have driven into Beaufort in the morning from across the Whale Branch, you…
Celebrate the life of radio icon Mark Robertson on Sunday, June 28
Friends, listeners, and community members are invited to gather for a celebration of life honoring…
Juneteenth celebration, parade set for Friday
Port Royal event takes place Saturday Staff reports Friday marks the holiday known as Juneteenth….
Battle of the Beards returns to Port Royal
Three local business owners compete to raise money for The Helianthus Project; losers face a…
SugarBelle’s DoorBelle Program inspires next generation of young women in business
Since 2013, SugarBelle Boutique has proudly opened doors for young women through its signature summer…
Lowcountry Music Festival
Attendees enjoyed a wide variety of music and food during the Music Festival of the…
New bakery rises in Beaufort
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Obituaries
Walter A. Gray Jr.
April 27, 1934 — March 24, 2026, Beaufort
Naomi Rebecca Middleton-Sias
Dec. 5, 1944 — March 24, 2026, Arizona
Sandra Jean ‘Sandy’ Andrews
Sept. 2, 1957 – Feb. 28, 2026, Aiken
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Lowcountry Lowdown: Last Tuesday’s primary confirms 5 new faces coming to council
Beaufort County Council’s June 8 meeting lasted more than four hours and covered a diversity of subjects from a business license for a Catholic thrift store to stricter regulations for plastic bags.
Every eligible veteran needs to enroll in VA Healthcare (Part 2)
Last week’s article was this writer’s testament to the high quality of VA Healthcare based on my last 22 years as a patient and advisor at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Healthcare System (RHJVAHS). This article includes proof positive that the RHJVAHS is second to none in quality of care and why veterans should sign up for VA healthcare.
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June 25, 2026