Pine Island fight returns to St. Helena Island
The owners of Pine Island are once again asking Beaufort County to remove the approximately 502-acre property from the Cultural Protection Overlay, reopening a years-long fight over the zoning protections that prohibit golf courses, resorts and gated communities on St. Helena Island.
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Dolphins roll past Ridgeland, ready for Beaufort
The Beaufort Eagles are coming to Burton, and for the first time in a long time, the Dolphins seem to be up to the challenge.
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Community
Dragons, sea creatures and more: Local Marine makes plastic toys that delight
When you walk into Monkey’s Uncle toy store on Bay Street in downtown Beaufort, your…
First responders honored on Patriot Day
On Friday Sept. 11, 2026, area first responders were honored as the annual Patriot Day…
Veteran of the Week – Avalee GreenÂ
American Legion Beaufort Post 207 brings you Avalee Green, 66, who graduated from Beaufort High…
Madison speaks at Herban Market
Beaufort City Council candidate Jared Madison spoke with community members at a Meet & Greet…
Penn Center seeks volunteers for Heritage Days Festival
Penn Center is looking for volunteers to support the celebration of Gullah culture, history, and…
Howard to speak at LIBPA meeting
Beaufort County Council Chairwoman Alice Howard (District 4) will be the guest speaker when the…
Nexus Care hosting ‘Recovery Is Worth the Walk’
Nexus Care of Beaufort County, in partnership with Beaufort County Parks & Recreation, welcomes the…
Lands End Woodland River Festival this weekend
The 21st Lands End Woodland River Festival is set for this weekend – Friday, Sept….
Obituaries
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Commentary & Voices
Otto: Steady, informed, accountable leadership
My name is Mary Jeans Otto, and I am running for Beaufort County Council. I moved to Beaufort County 19 years ago and have been a resident of the 5th District for 16 years. The 5th District spans from Sun City, along Highway 170 to Habersham.
McCown: Washington is broken — my conservative prescription will fix it
By Dr. Sam McCown I am not a career politician. I am a physician, successful businessman, a husband, a father, Eagle Scout, and a Christian conservative who believes Washington has lost sight of the people it is supposed to serve. For all of my life, I have worked outside of politics. I have cared for patients, started businesses, managed budgets,…
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