Sheriff’s Office asks for public’s help in locating missing Lady’s Island woman
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing Lady’s Island woman.
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Dale Earnhardt Jr. calls Beaufort ‘hidden gem’ after Lowcountry getaway
For two days, NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt Jr. and his wife, Amy, quietly explored Beaufort like any other visitors.
Community
Water Festival hits home stretch
The 70th Annual Beaufort Water Festival will head into its final weekend Thursday, July 23,…
Experience history, culture through handmade crafts at Penn Center
Penn Center invites the public to experience the artistry, history, and cultural significance of handmade…
YMCA Family Day
YMCA Family Day was held Saturday, July 11, 2026, in Port Royal.
Vickers reflects on year as Beaufort Water Festival Commodore
As the 70th annual Beaufort Water Festival gets underway, Commodore Dusty Vickers says the reality…
Mony’s House summer camps celebrate the pursuit of a creative life
In late October of 2015, 36-year-old Ver’mon “Mony” Steve was duct-taped, kidnapped, and murdered in…
Beaufort Water Festival returns Friday
The Beaufort Water Festival returns Friday for its 70th annual celebration, bringing 10 days of…
New trailer now in reach for ‘Beaufort’s greeter’
The initial response to the Friends of Tom Allen GoFundMe page was overwhelming, thanks in…
Salvation Army welcomes new Corps officers to Beaufort
Staff reports The Salvation Army of the LowCountry Corps has announced Lieutenants Glen and Sarah…
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: City Appeals Board votes to save three landmark oaks
As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of this country and our right to “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness,” it seems increasingly rare for citizens to have an opportunity to applaud decisions being made by governmental regulatory boards.
The way playgrounds used to be
If, like me, you squandered some learning opportunities in your youth and now seek a road to rectification, consider returning to a playground. I’ve scouted out a few candidates, not by name or location but by type.
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