Lobeco Convenience Center closes due to storm damage
The Lobeco Convenience Center closed Saturday, Oct. 10, due to damage caused by Post-Tropical Cyclone Isaias, according to Beaufort County officials.
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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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Community
ARTS BRIEFSÂ
Shore Notes A Cappella Chorus welcomes five new members following its summer singing camp….
Jazz and more: Experience the magic of Nicole HenryÂ
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
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Commentary & Voices
Am I tough enough?
Public service is a responsibility. It requires not only strength, but also humility and a willingness to engage with differing perspectives. I believe I am prepared to meet that responsibility.
Democracy doesn’t fear protest … dictators do
On Saturday, the people of this country rose up in vast numbers to protest. Some 3,300 events (and an early estimate of 8 million people) protested the current administration and all it is doing to bring down our democracy. Make no mistake, the world watched, and some even contributed.
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October 7, 2026