On January 16, 1865, U.S. Army Gen. William T. Sherman issued Special Field Order No. 15, appropriating the Sea Islands and coastal lands for freedmen. Gen. Rufus Saxon was given the task of assigning the head of each family 40 acres and the temporary use of a horse or mule, likely the origin of the expression “40 acres and a mule.”
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By Delayna Earley The Island News Federal regulators have cited Beaufort Memorial Hospital for multiple policy violations after a woman gave birth unassisted in the hospital’s parking lot in March, concluding that staff failed to properly evaluate and assist her when she arrived seeking emergency care. The findings were detailed in a Statement of Deficiencies
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Staff reports Riverview Charter School has received the Innovation in Community Partnerships Award from the Public Charter School Alliance of South Carolina. “Our mission has always been clear. We nurture the whole child, engage families, and create meaningful learning experiences that prepare students for a global society.” said Erica Martin, Chair of the Riverview Charter
Staff reports The Beaufort Memorial Collins Birthing Center welcomed three additions on Christmas Day, with families from Beaufort, Okatie and Ridgeland taking home the sweetest gifts they could ever ask for. Beaufort parents Debora Bocardo and Asael Sanchez brought home baby Amsi, born at 10:24 p.m. and weighing 7 pounds, 2 ounces. Baby Isabella was
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Staff reports Beaufort County Council announced its 2026 County Council Caucus and Council meeting schedule at the final County Council meeting of 2025. Times for committee meetings, caucus meetings and council meetings will remain as follows: 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. for committee meetings (unless otherwise noted), 5 p.m. for caucus meetings and 6 p.m.
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