Rep. Michael Rivers accused of pointing gun at opposing candidate’s uncle
A reported confrontation at a Colleton County polling location on Election Day has prompted a law enforcement complaint after Democratic House District 121 candidate Shannon DeLoach alleged that incumbent Rep. Michael Rivers pointed a handgun at DeLoach’s uncle, Oliver Francis, during an encounter outside the Green Pond Community Center.
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20th Beaufort River Swim set for Saturday
When the Beaufort River Swim goes off for the 20th time Saturday morning, June 6, on the Beaufort River, it looks like it will once again be a record-breaker, participation wise.
Community
Lowcountry Life: Heron and chick
Beaufort’s John Miller took this photo of a tricolored Heron and chick at the Port…
This Week In History: Ribaut returns to France
On June 11, 1562, Huguenot Jean Ribault leaves Charlesfort, and the 26 men occupying it…
Veteran of the Week – Kevin Cannon
American Legion Beaufort Post 207 brings you Kevin Cannon, 64, who joined the U.S. Army…
100 Women Who Care donates $10,600 to Beaufort Community Sailing & Boating
100 Women Who Care Beaufort has awarded a $10,600 charitable contribution to Beaufort Community Sailing…
Rotary inducts new member
The Rotary Club of the Lowcountry inducted Jim Starnes into its membership Friday, May 29,…
The Spanish Moss Trail celebrating in June
National Trails Day is Saturday, June 6, National Trails Month lasts all of June, and…
Music Festival of the Lowcountry back for Year 3
The Music Festival of the Lowcountry is proud to announce its highly anticipated return for…
Beaufort County Job Fair set for Saturday at Highway 21 Drive-In
Job seekers looking for new employment opportunities will have the chance to meet with dozens…
Obituaries
Naomi Rebecca Middleton-Sias
Dec. 5, 1944 — March 24, 2026, Arizona
Sandra Jean ‘Sandy’ Andrews
Sept. 2, 1957 – Feb. 28, 2026, Aiken
Lt. Gen. Michael A. Canavan (U.S. Army, Ret.)
Dec. 5, 1946 – Feb. 13, 2026, St. Helena Island
Commentary & Voices
Rivera-Vazquez: In the Lowcountry we take care of each other — It’s time our health care system did too
In the Lowcountry, we believe in something simple: you do not leave your neighbors behind.
Hower: We’re building tomorrow with yesterday’s roads
Here’s what I’ve learned after years of watching this play out in planning meetings, in rezoning hearings, and in conversations with neighbors across District 5: Beaufort County does not have a growth problem. We have a sequencing problem. We keep saying yes to new rooftops before we’ve answered a much simpler question, can our roads, our water systems, and our…
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May 28, 2026