Veterans Day: Service to take center stage
From a parade led by a decorated Vietnam veteran to a free meal in downtown Beaufort, communities across Beaufort and Jasper counties will gather Wednesday, Nov. 11, to thank those who served.
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BA volleyball claims state title
The Beaufort Academy Lady Eagles volleyball team beat King’s Academy 3-1 in Sumter to take the SCISA 2A State Championship on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026, in Sumter.
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Veterans Day: Service to take center stage
From a parade led by a decorated Vietnam veteran to a free meal in downtown…
Halloween’s sweet arrival
Halloween at the Beaufort Memorial Collins Birthing Center was marked with one arrival: baby girl…
Penn Center hosting 42nd annual Heritage Days Celebration
The community and visitors from across the Lowcountry are invited as Penn Center is hosting…
Afroman makes Port Royal stop
Wearing an American flag-patterned outfit, matching sunglasses and a large gold chain, rapper Afroman took…
Anniversary announcement: Hornes celebrate 1st
Renee and Artrell Horne of Beaufort celebrated their first wedding anniversary with a sushi dinner…
Community News and Upcoming Events
Staff reports Here’s what’s happening around Beaufort and Jasper counties. AMIKids Executive Director wins Royal…
Beaufort Chamber holds 2026 Civitas Awards
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Mark M. Rivera III, air traffic control technician, Headquarters and Headquarters…
Beaufort County first responders launch 5th annual food drive
The fifth annual Beaufort County First Responder Food Drive will take place Sunday, Nov. 1…
Jasper County
Veterans Day: Service to take center stage
From a parade led by a decorated Vietnam veteran to a free meal in downtown…
County seeks feedback about historic structures
Jasper County is in the process of creating a Capital Improvement Project, seeking input concerning…
Election 2026: New leaders, close margins mark Lowcountry election
Beaufort and Jasper county voters chose new leaders Tuesday, Nov. 3, in an election that…
Jasper County has second fatality within only a few days of each other
A Tillman woman died in a one-vehicle accident Monday, Oct. 26 in Jasper County, only…
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Commentary & Voices
How does the VA determine whether a veteran is eligible for free VA Health Care?
My next five articles on veterans’ benefits will cover VA health care, vet centers, priority groups, VA copay rates, Medal of Honor recipients, registry health exams, service-connected disabled veterans, veterans’ income levels, other special eligibility factors for veterans, and how these affect VA healthcare.
Lowcountry Lowdown: Primary filing deadline draws flurry of candidates
The stage is set, at least for now. Last week’s filing deadline for the June 9 Republican and Democratic primaries produced a flurry of individuals interested in serving the voters, … some surprises, some not so surprising.
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