Sen. Lindsey Graham dies after ‘brief and sudden 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
Robert Carroll Proctor Jr.
Robert Carroll Proctor Jr., known simply — and memorably — as “B-O-B,” died peacefully at…
Walter A. Gray Jr.
April 27, 1934 — March 24, 2026, Beaufort
Naomi Rebecca Middleton-Sias
Dec. 5, 1944 — March 24, 2026, Arizona
Commentary & Voices
Lowcountry Lowdown: Last Tuesday’s primary confirms 5 new faces coming to council
Beaufort County Council’s June 8 meeting lasted more than four hours and covered a diversity of subjects from a business license for a Catholic thrift store to stricter regulations for plastic bags.
Every eligible veteran needs to enroll in VA Healthcare (Part 2)
Last week’s article was this writer’s testament to the high quality of VA Healthcare based on my last 22 years as a patient and advisor at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Healthcare System (RHJVAHS). This article includes proof positive that the RHJVAHS is second to none in quality of care and why veterans should sign up for VA healthcare.
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