Democratic gubernatorial candidate Johnson coming to Beaufort
Democratic candidate for South Carolina governor Jermaine Johnson will make a campaign stop in Beaufort later this month, speaking at a meeting of Indivisible Beaufort on Lady’s Island.
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Top Stories
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.
Community
ARTS BRIEFS
Shore Notes A Cappella Chorus welcomes five new members following its summer singing camp….
Jazz and more: Experience the magic of Nicole Henry
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
N M “Butch” Polk
N M “Butch” Polk III, 86, of Beaufort S.C., died Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at…
Barry Milo
Colonel Barry C. Milo, age 79 of Beaufort, S.C., passed away on Thursday, April 30,…
Judith Ray Parichy
October 14, 1944 — April 15, 2026, Wellington, Fla.
Commentary & Voices
Lucas: ‘Oh, Canada’
The gloominess underscores the question that takes me aback every time I think about it, and that is, “Why are we fighting Canada?”
Rauch: The steep climb of this year’s penny
Check out the tape. You’ll conclude, as I have, that the Beaufort County Council voted against themselves on this one.
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October 7, 2026