Lowcountry Lowdown: Redistricting, ‘Pinky-gate’ rumors occupy state, county conversations
With the June 9 primaries rapidly approaching, the focus on political candidates builds just like the summer heat.
Beaufort County
What’s coming up Memorial Day Weekend
Once again, it’s the time of year when, as Americans, we pause to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our nation and our freedoms, as Monday, May 25 is Memorial Day.
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News Briefs: Shellfish season closes Wednesday, May 27
The 2025-2026 season for harvest of oysters, mussels, clams and all other bivalves from South Carolina’s State Shellfish Grounds and Public Shellfish Grounds will close on Wednesday, May 27, 2026,
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re: Beaufort plastic ordinance
My more pressing concern is that our Recycling Centers only take Plastics No. 1 and No. 2, only bottles, jugs and jars. As you know, we are not allowed to recycle the No. 1 plastic food containers that a huge amount of the food we purchase is packaged in.
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Beaufort County CFO’s employment ends amid ongoing budget discussions
County confirms Pinky Harriott’s employment ended May 12 By Delayna EarleyThe Island News Beaufort County’s Chief Financial Officer, Pinky Harriott, is no longer employed by the county, according to county
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Grays Hill man arrested in connection with January shooting
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Gray’s Hill man in connection with a shooting that occurred during the early morning hours of January 31, 2026.
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Beaufort County advances expanded plastic ban in 6-5 vote
Beaufort County Council approved first reading Monday night, May 11, of a proposed expansion of the county’s plastic bag ordinance in a narrow 6-5 vote following lengthy debate over environmental impacts, government regulation and costs to businesses.
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Pine Island lawsuit claims CPO is unconstitutional
The legal battle over Pine Island and the future of development on St. Helena Island is once again headed to federal court, with developers now directly accusing Beaufort County of enforcing what they describe as a racially discriminatory zoning ordinance.
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Port Royal begins FY2027 budget talks amid transit debate, financial strain
Port Royal Town Council kicked off its fiscal year 2027 budget discussions May 6 with a workshop focused largely on public safety spending and growing concerns over how regional public transportation will be funded moving forward.
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David Pascoe to campaign in Beaufort ahead of June 9 Republican primary
Former South Carolina prosecutor and attorney general candidate David Pascoe will be holding a meet-and-greet at Old Bull Tavern on Wednesday in downtown Beaufort.
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