Trash fire spreads, damages Burton home
Friday afternoon, July 31, 2026, the Burton Fire District, MCAS Fire & Emergency Services, Beaufort County EMS and Sheriff’s Office, responded to a reported house fire in Grays Hill.
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Freedman Arts District announces new Director of Development
BCSO’s Baxley to speak at August LIBPA Meeting
Felling of Luther’s tree spurs notice plan
Dangerous heat continues across Beaufort County as advisory remains in effect
Mourners say goodbye to US Sen. Lindsey Graham at SC Statehouse
National Day Of Action
SC back-to-school tax savings holiday set for Aug. 7-9
Andersen cleared to continue PTAC service
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Rays win Beaufort County Adult Baseball crown
In the third straight championship matchup between the same two teams, the Rays downed the Red Snappers 11-3 Wednesday night, July 29, 2026, to claim the Beaufort County Adult Men’s baseball League Summer Series championship at Burton Wells Recreation Center.
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Community
Old Fort Baptist Church’s Back-To-School event
Old Fort Baptist Church hosted a Back-to-School event on Sunday, July 26, 2026. Amber…
Praise Assembly Back-To-School Bash
Praise Assembly hosted its Back-to-School Bash on Saturday, July 25, 2026.
Ladies Auxiliary of AMVETS Post 70 holding Back-to-School Bingo event
The Ladies Auxiliary of AMVETS Post 70 invites the public to a Back-to-School Bingo on…
Salvation Army of the Lowcountry announces Back-to-School Supply Giveaway
The Salvation Army of the Lowcountry is hosting a Back-to-School Supply Giveaway from 3 to…
This Week In History: Our kazoo factory gets a facelift …
In Aug. 5, 2021, Beaufort’s own Kazoobie Kazoos, one of just two kazoo factories in…
Celebrating Port Royal: USCB Studio Art faculty, students create mural at Port Royal Police Department
Alligators, roseate spoonbills, fighter jets and the town’s iconic observation tower are all part of…
Veteran of the Week – Ray Leek
American Legion Beaufort Post 207 brings you Ray Leek, 77, who joined the U.S. Marine…
Beaufort Water Festival Ski Show
Spectators lined the waterfront Sunday afternoon, July 19, 2026, to watch the Beaufort Water Festival…
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Commentary & Voices
Lowcountry Lowdown: County budget talks already target Human Services department
Last week’s column lead with news of the annual Point in Time count of local “unsheltered” individuals, a project lead by Beaufort County’s Human Services staff and volunteers. This week, we learn that county officials, as part of the annual budget preparations, are proposing to eliminate this five-member department to save money.
Homelessness still a major problem for thousands of veterans, Part 2
By Larry Dandridge This is the second article in a series of three articles on homeless veterans and the resources available to those who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless due to financial hardship, unemployment, addiction, depression, injury, illness, disability, or transition from jail. Article 1 can be read online at https://www.yourislandnews.com: click Military, then go to the…
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july 16, 2026