Trash fire spreads, damages Burton home
Friday afternoon, July 31, 2026, the Burton Fire District, MCAS Fire & Emergency Services, Beaufort County EMS and Sheriff’s Office, responded to a reported house fire in Grays Hill.
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Freedman Arts District announces new Director of Development
Dangerous heat continues across Beaufort County as advisory remains in effect
Mourners say goodbye to US Sen. Lindsey Graham at SC Statehouse
SC back-to-school tax savings holiday set for Aug. 7-9
Andersen cleared to continue PTAC service
Fanelli released on $25,000 bond as felony case proceeds
Bond hearings postponed for five defendants in Coligny Beach shooting
Bicyclist killed in Trask Parkway crash identified as Georgia man
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Rays win Beaufort County Adult Baseball crown
In the third straight championship matchup between the same two teams, the Rays downed the Red Snappers 11-3 Wednesday night, July 29, 2026, to claim the Beaufort County Adult Men’s baseball League Summer Series championship at Burton Wells Recreation Center.
Community
Old Fort Baptist Church’s Back-To-School event
Old Fort Baptist Church hosted a Back-to-School event on Sunday, July 26, 2026. Amber…
Praise Assembly Back-To-School Bash
Praise Assembly hosted its Back-to-School Bash on Saturday, July 25, 2026.
Ladies Auxiliary of AMVETS Post 70 holding Back-to-School Bingo event
The Ladies Auxiliary of AMVETS Post 70 invites the public to a Back-to-School Bingo on…
Salvation Army of the Lowcountry announces Back-to-School Supply Giveaway
The Salvation Army of the Lowcountry is hosting a Back-to-School Supply Giveaway from 3 to…
This Week In History: Our kazoo factory gets a facelift …
In Aug. 5, 2021, Beaufort’s own Kazoobie Kazoos, one of just two kazoo factories in…
Celebrating Port Royal: USCB Studio Art faculty, students create mural at Port Royal Police Department
Alligators, roseate spoonbills, fighter jets and the town’s iconic observation tower are all part of…
Veteran of the Week – Ray Leek
American Legion Beaufort Post 207 brings you Ray Leek, 77, who joined the U.S. Marine…
BEAUFORT WATER FESTIVAL: A new watch begins as Cori Talbert takes the helm for 2027
The Change of Watch took place Saturday, July 25, 2026, during the Commodore’s Ball at…
Obituaries
April Patricia Hogan
April Patricia Hogan, 51 of Beaufort, S.C., passed away at her residence in Beaufort.
Ellen Bertha Goethe Graves
Ellen Bertha Goethe Graves, 101, widow of Harold L. Graves, Sr., of Beaufort, S.C., died…
Elizabeth “Liz” (Betty) (Mums) Entwistle
Born and raised in Portland, Ore., until married life took her to the west coast…
Commentary & Voices
An American Gestapo?
How many fatal shootings does it take to finally melt the ICE and sweep the residual water out the door?
How will we all contemplate wings, burritos, pick-up trucks?
I’ve learned four things since I began watching the World Cup.
The first of these revelations was the fact that our national anthem, “The Star Spangled Banner,” is not all that bad when compared with other national anthems.
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july 16, 2026