Sen. Lindsey Graham dies at 71 after brief illness
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, South Carolina’s senior senator, died Saturday evening following what his office described as a brief and sudden illness. He was 71.
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Pulling for the USA
Die-hard fans of the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team react after the USA scored to tie the game at 1 against Belgium on Monday night, July 6, 2026, at Carolina Tavern in Port Royal.
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Red, white and babies!
Four Independence Day arrivals made their appearance alongside the fireworks on July 4 at the…
Pulling for the USA
Die-hard fans of the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team react after the USA scored to…
Celebrating 250: July 4 Fireworks at The Sands
People were gathered at The Sands on Saturday, July 4, 2026, in Port Royal, to…
Hoppin’ John Play Center celebrates grand opening
Hoppin’ John Play Center, a new indoor play destination for children ages 8 and younger,…
Photos: Two Father’s Day gifts
Two sweet arrivals made their first appearance at the Beaufort Memorial Collins Birthing Center on…
Photos: Rotary honors Nick Hunt
Wednesday, June 24 was “Nick Hunt Day” at the Rotary Club of Beaufort meeting.
Registration open for Beaufort County Walk for Water
Registration is open for the 10th annual Beaufort County Walk for Water on Saturday, Sept….
Photos: 2026 DragonBoat Beaufort Race Day
Teams and spectators flooded the waterfront in Port Royal for the 2026 DragonBoat Beaufort Race…
Obituaries
N M “Butch” Polk
N M “Butch” Polk III, 86, of Beaufort S.C., died Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at…
Barry Milo
Colonel Barry C. Milo, age 79 of Beaufort, S.C., passed away on Thursday, April 30,…
Judith Ray Parichy
October 14, 1944 — April 15, 2026, Wellington, Fla.
Commentary & Voices
How a divided nation celebrates the Fourth
And that is what I am going to focus on this weekend. The things that we have in common. The ongoing struggle to be — and do — better.
Beaufort’s greeter: Who is he?
If you have driven into Beaufort in the morning from across the Whale Branch, you have seen him. He’s the man who with a million-dollar smile and a hearty wave welcomes you. If you have been making that drive for some time, then you have noticed his routine has changed, and that his winning smile has survived the changes.
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