Robert Smalls Leadership Academy Principal Bradley Tarrance was placed on paid administrative leave Sept. 2 as the Beaufort County School District reviews concerns surrounding his appearance in a campaign video supporting Beaufort City Council candidate Jared Madison.
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A 28-year-old Marine who was preparing to leave the military and begin a new career as a local firefighter was killed Saturday night in a motor vehicle collision near Laurel Bay and Shanklin roads.
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A former Beaufort Police Department officer who was fired in 2023 has filed a lawsuit against the City of Beaufort and its current and former police chiefs, alleging she was retaliated against, improperly terminated and subjected to investigations that ultimately resulted in no finding of criminal wrongdoing or misconduct against her.
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Beaufort County employees woke up Friday morning without their expected paychecks after an apparent error in the county’s Finance Department delayed payroll.
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Beaufort Police are investigating after a body was found behind a business on Salem Road Thursday morning.
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The Change of Watch took place Saturday, July 25, 2026, during the Commodore’s Ball at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park. Cori Talbert, a festival volunteer for 17 years, was selected to lead the 71st Beaufort Water Festival in 2027.
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Downtown Beaufort will soon have the smell of fresh bread and pastries wafting through its streets. Beaufort Baking Company is expected to welcome customers this fall at 211 Scott Street, in the former clothing store next to Blackstone’s Cafe.
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For two days, NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt Jr. and his wife, Amy, quietly explored Beaufort like any other visitors.
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As the 70th annual Beaufort Water Festival gets underway, Commodore Dusty Vickers says the reality of leading the community’s signature event still hasn’t completely sunk in.
Vickers reflects on year as Beaufort Water Festival Commodore Read More »
The Beaufort Water Festival returns Friday for its 70th annual celebration, bringing 10 days of concerts, family activities, sporting events and longtime Lowcountry traditions to downtown Beaufort.
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