<b>By Lanier Laney</b>

Beaufort is back in a big way, after that awful financial downturn we all suffered through, parties are popping up all around town again and the downtown bar and restaurant scene has suddenly caught fire again.  Just in time for the holidays! Here are some photos from <b>Frances and David Cherry’s</b> beautiful holiday party last weekend:
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