I know developers replant trees, but many years must pass before a tree provides the benefits of “air quality, stormwater management, wind buffers, increased property values, and cooling effects to our homes and communities …” as the Port Royal Tree Ordinance states. To paraphrase the poet, Joyce Kilmer, “Essays are made by fools like me, But only God can make a tree.”
Elegy for the trees Read More »
A federal judge has ruled Beaufort County can be held legally responsible for a jail strip search policy that disproportionately affected female detainees, setting the stage for a trial that could expose the county to significant financial liability.
Beaufort County can be held liable in jail strip search lawsuit Read More »
Beaufort County Council has approved a revised ordinance regulating the discharge of firearms in certain unincorporated areas, advancing a civil penalty approach after months of debate driven by reports of bullets striking homes.
Beaufort County advances civil gun ordinance after months of debate Read More »
On May 2, 1903, James Edwin McTeer, known as the High Sheriff of the Lowcountry, is born in Hardeeville. McTeer would serve 37 years as Beaufort County Sheriff.
THIS WEEK IN HISTORY: The High Sheriff of the Lowcountry is born Read More »
It’s almost May Day, and this weekend, the community and visitors will get to celebrate with the annual Taste of Beaufort festival.
Lowcountry Lowdown: Taste of Beaufort branches out Read More »
Those who desire to ride or walk the Spanish Moss Trail all the way into the Town of Port Royal and to The Sands Beach moved a step close last week when Beaufort County Engineering activated the traffic signal on Ribaut Road where the newest section of the Spanish Moss Trail crosses over.
Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) arrested two suspects in relation to a March shooting in Gray’s Hill.
BCSO arrests 2 connected with Gray’s Hill shooting Read More »
Beaufort County Council has rejected the criminal penalty version of a proposed rule regulating firearm discharge in unincorporated areas, while advancing a civil enforcement approach that will continue moving through the legislative process.
County Council rejects criminal version of 500-foot shooting rule Read More »
Beaufort County Council has advanced a proposed hate intimidation ordinance, moving forward with a measure that would create a new local charge tied to existing crimes.
County advances hate intimidation ordinance after split vote Read More »
