Dangerous heat continues across Beaufort County as advisory remains in effect
Beaufort County remains under a Heat Advisory as dangerously hot and humid conditions continue across the Lowcountry. While afternoon temperatures are expected to reach the upper 90s, the National Weather Service says the combination of heat and humidity could push heat index values as high as 110 degrees, increasing the risk of heat-related illnesses for anyone spending extended time outdoors.
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Beaufort march and vigil to honor men killed by ICE officers
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The Institute for the Study of the Reconstruction Era at USC Beaufort added to historic network
4 Beaufort High seniors named Heritage Classic Foundation scholars
Beaufort County schools shift to eLearning Monday as severe winds expected
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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
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…
Disabled American Veterans Chapter 12 of Port Royal celebrates 75 years
The Disabled American Veterans (DAV), Chapter 12, of Port Royal, S.C., celebrated its 75th anniversary…
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
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Obituaries
Sandra Jean ‘Sandy’ Andrews
Sept. 2, 1957 – Feb. 28, 2026, Aiken
Lt. Gen. Michael A. Canavan (U.S. Army, Ret.)
Dec. 5, 1946 – Feb. 13, 2026, St. Helena Island
Gerald Sauls
Aug. 14, 1935 – Feb. 3, 2026, Port Royal
Commentary & Voices
Letters to the Editor: Do we secretly want a king?
To all the millions of people who have turned out across the country to participate in “No Kings” rallies against Donald Trump, sorry, you are too late. We have King Donald and he is already presiding over his new kingdom, Washington, D.C., now known as Mar-a-Lago on the Potomac.
The intersection of culture and change
While Executive Director Robert Adams and his board of trustees work to steer Penn Center’s future into a national and international example of unique cultures dealing with change, it seems the loyalty and devotion of those who kept the Penn Center spirit alive over the years has to be recognized as part of that direction.
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july 16, 2026