Beaufort County names new chief financial officer
Beaufort County has named D. Allen Milburn its new chief financial officer, filling a position that has remained vacant for nearly six months following the departure of former CFO Pinky Harriott.
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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: BA bounces back, stuns Stingrays
After being knocked to the canvas by Colleton Prep a week earlier, the Beaufort Academy football team got up swinging on Friday.
The Eagles found their footing on offense and outgunned the Cross Stingrays in a 45-31 shootout at Merritt Field.
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ARTS BRIEFS
Shore Notes A Cappella Chorus welcomes five new members following its summer singing camp….
Jazz and more: Experience the magic of Nicole Henry
When was the last time you floated on cloud nine? If it’s been a while, then come…
The shrimp are back! 32nd Beaufort Shrimp Festival kicks off Friday
One of Beaufort’s biggest weekends starts Friday, Oct. 2, when the Beaufort Shrimp Festival returns…
Walk For Water 2026
The annual Walk For Water event was held Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026 at Live Oaks…
Girls In Aviation Day
Pilot Ann Lockwood talks with the Loria family about future opportunities in aviation during the…
Junior Service League of Beaufort hosting diaper drive
The Junior Service League of Beaufort (JSLB) is hosting a community diaper drive to collect…
Paying final respects
An Unclaimed Sailor Ceremony was held for U.S. Navy veteran Kenneth Milligan and his wife,…
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…
Obituaries
Ellen Bertha Goethe Graves
Ellen Bertha Goethe Graves, 101, widow of Harold L. Graves, Sr., of Beaufort, S.C., died…
Elizabeth “Liz” (Betty) (Mums) Entwistle
Born and raised in Portland, Ore., until married life took her to the west coast…
Robert O’Quinn
Robert Duncan “Bobby” O’Quinn Jr passed away peacefully at his home on Lady’s Island on…
Commentary & Voices
de l’Aigle: Dolly was always a blessing
I am so glad I got to meet Dolly Parton on a freezing January day in New York City, 25 years ago in January of 2001.
Trask: Nov. 3 election referendum on fixing broken Beaufort
The upcoming Nov. 3, 2026 Beaufort city council election stands as a clear referendum on fixing our broken Beaufort. Fixing what’s broken starts by getting the right people in the right seats at the top. The top is our five-member City Council.
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October 1, 2026