Beaufort County Council advanced its fiscal year 2027 budget June 8, approving a series of amendments that restore recreation funding, add positions requested by the Treasurer’s Office and tighten oversight of budget transfers as county leaders continue debating spending priorities and government operations.
Beaufort County Council advances FY27 budget Read More »
Joshua Hower and Mary Jeans Otto will advance to a June 23 runoff after neither candidate secured a majority of the vote in the Republican primary for Beaufort County Council District 5 on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.
Hower, Otto advance to runoff for Beaufort County Council District 5 seat Read More »
Michael Andersen will be the next representative for Beaufort County Council District 4 after defeating Thomas Grygowski in Tuesday’s Republican primary election.
Andersen wins District 4 GOP primary, secures seat on Beaufort County Council Read More »
Michael Andersen speaks with supporters during the Neighbors Night Out with Michael informal meet and greet on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Carolina Tavern in Port Royal.
Neighbors Night Out With Michael Andersen Read More »
Beaufort County Council voted May 26 to advance amendments to the county’s existing plastic bag ordinance, moving forward a proposal that would expand restrictions on single-use plastics and Styrofoam products while changing how violations are enforced.
County council advances expanded plastic ordinance Read More »
Here’s what I’ve learned after years of watching this play out in planning meetings, in rezoning hearings, and in conversations with neighbors across District 5: Beaufort County does not have a growth problem. We have a sequencing problem. We keep saying yes to new rooftops before we’ve answered a much simpler question, can our roads, our water systems, and our emergency services actually handle this?
Hower: We’re building tomorrow with yesterday’s roads Read More »
My name is Mary Jeans Otto, and I am running for Beaufort County Council. I moved to Beaufort County 19 years ago and have been a resident of the 5th District for 16 years. The 5th District spans from Sun City, along Highway 170 to Habersham.
Otto: Steady, informed, accountable leadership Read More »
When my family chose Beaufort County, we did so for all the countless reasons others do: community, natural beauty, small businesses opportunities, and where hospitality still exists as does a feeling, despite constant change, this place values people who call it home. Those qualities are worth protecting and are the reason I’m running!
Grygowski: Stewardship is the answer Read More »
Voters will have another opportunity to meet candidates seeking local and federal office Wednesday, June 3, as Shellring Ale Works wraps up its “Informed Voter Series” with a meet-and-greet featuring Beaufort County Council candidate Thomas Grygowski and congressional candidate Logan Cunningham.
Shellring Ale Works to host final Informed Voter Series event ahead of June 9 primary Read More »
An outside political organization has spent more than $10,000 on digital advertising supporting candidates in five Beaufort County Council races, introducing a level of independent political spending that has sparked questions from candidates, elected officials and voters alike ahead of the June 9 Republican primary.
Outside spending sparks questions in Beaufort County Council races Read More »
