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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Top Stories
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.
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 Green
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
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…
Pat Franklin McGarity
Pat Franklin McGarity, 92, of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan died on Thursday, April 23 at his…
April Patricia Hogan
April Patricia Hogan, 51 of Beaufort, S.C., passed away at her residence in Beaufort.
Commentary & Voices
‘Oh, Canada’
The gloominess underscores the question that takes me aback every time I think about it, and that is, “Why are we fighting Canada?”
The steep climb of this year’s penny
Check out the tape. You’ll conclude, as I have, that the Beaufort County Council voted against themselves on this one.
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