The Island News https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html City of Beaufort provides design options for repairs to Waterfront Park promenade Beaufort social district starts steady in first weekend; data still pending Lowcountry Lowdown: Taste of Beaufort branches out Beaufort approves new short-term rental rules after months of debate Burton teen arrested after shootout with BCSO deputies April 21 Beaufort hires Danielle Cobb as Public Information Officer This Weekend’s Taste of Beaufort: Bigger, tastier, better than ever Monday a busy day for Burton Fire District Beaufort County activates signal where Spanish Moss Trail crosses Ribaut Road in Port Royal Home Working as one: Beaufort Memorial security leader Sgt. Sarah Pellot receives regional honor High School, College Sports Scores and Upcoming Games Judith Ray Parichy Beaufort resets short-term rental ordinance, delays vote pending legal review Lowcountry Lowdown: STR’s — A never-ending subject of debate Photos: Beaufort History Museum Family Day  KidFest 2026 Recap: Beaufort families celebrate annual event Photos: Good Neighbor Clinic’s Annual Pickleball Tournament  County advances hate intimidation ordinance after split vote Beaufort launches downtown social district pilot along Bay Street BCSO arrests 2 connected with Gray’s Hill shooting Beaufort Police Chief Price to receive national recognition Man in custody for September 2025 muder Port Royal renews push to open Emancipation Oak site to public County Council rejects criminal version of 500-foot shooting rule Port Royal blindsided: $1.3M tax loss tied to state tax law loophole JPII hosting Senior Showcase at Verdier House  Beaufort to seek public input on waterfront rebuild Beaufort Memorial to host free joint pain seminar in Port Royal Truck damages McTeer Bridge, prompts emergency lane closures on U.S. 21 How does the VA determine whether a Veteran is eligible for (Free or with co-pays) VA Health Care? Part 2 Why do they run for office? Waterfront Park fence gets a face lift Eat healthy with simple strategies for your busy schedule A retirement of ‘staying in the moment’ Gullah/Geechee CREATE Showcase 2026 Uh Oh – Hammer Toe! When toes take a turn Here’s what you should know Columbia threatens USC Beaufort … again Bad neighbors not welcome Consequences to expanding SC 170 27 northern Beaufort County students honored as 2026 SC Junior Scholars  Recording artist Gwen Yvette joins 100 Voices Choir in St. Helena Elementary performance Early Monday crash takes out light pole, traffic signal at intersection of Ribaut Road, Bay Street Soft Shell Crab Festival returns to Port Royal this weekend Bagg to speak at Indivisible Beaufort meeting Saturday Beaufort County Airports to host Frog Fest 2026 Taste of Beaufort festival will expand Beloved Lowcountry food truck damaged in fire; community steps up to help Runaway growth is dangerous but may be inevitable A book review … with a mix of serendipity