Beaufort Water Festival returns Friday
The Beaufort Water Festival returns Friday for its 70th annual celebration, bringing 10 days of concerts, family activities, sporting events and longtime Lowcountry traditions to downtown Beaufort.
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Pulling for the USA
Die-hard fans of the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team react after the USA scored to tie the game at 1 against Belgium on Monday night, July 6, 2026, at Carolina Tavern in Port Royal.
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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…
Red, white and babies!
Four Independence Day arrivals made their appearance alongside the fireworks on July 4 at the…
Pulling for the USA
Die-hard fans of the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team react after the USA scored to…
Celebrating 250: July 4 Fireworks at The Sands
People were gathered at The Sands on Saturday, July 4, 2026, in Port Royal, to…
Hoppin’ John Play Center celebrates grand opening
Hoppin’ John Play Center, a new indoor play destination for children ages 8 and younger,…
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Photos: Rotary honors Nick Hunt
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Obituaries
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
Henry “Robbie” Robertson
Jan. 1, 1940 – Jan. 29, 2026, Beaufort
Commentary & Voices
Mathews: Happy birthday, Mr. President
I am writing this on Donald John Trump’s 80th birthday. About a third of the people are happy to wish him well. About a third of the people would like to see him six feet under. About a third of the people just get on with their lives and may be indifferent as long as prices come down.
Graber: I’m still drawn to my daily swim
It is Wednesday, June 3, and I’m at The Sands Beach in Port Royal. For most of my life I’ve been a swimmer.
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july 2, 2026