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
Honoring their sacrifice: Beaufort community comes together over Memorial Day weekend to pay respects to America’s heroes
Beaufort residents and visitors alike turned out Monday, May 25, 2026, to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country on Memorial Day.
Dabney Thacker
Dabney Fox Thacker passed away on May 11, 2026, in Charleston, S.C., from complications from cancer. She is survived by her husband, Andy Thacker; her daughter, Heather Thacker; her son, Dr. Stephen Thacker; his wife, Mary Thacker; and their grandchildren, Ethan, Dabney, and Jacob Thacker, and all of Mt. Pleasant, S.C.
Great evil and what happens to the children
It is Saturday, and we have, at long last, rain; a lawn that is once again green; and I must admit this gives me some contentment.
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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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HBF’s Lafayette Soirée fundraiser set for May 16 at Moss Stoney House
One of the Lowcountry’s most-anticipated social events, Historic Beaufort Foundation’s Lafayette Soiree, is set for Saturday, May 16 at the 200-year-old George Moss Stony House in the National Historic Landmark District.
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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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Lowcountry Lowdown
Beaufort County Council was scheduled this week to get a look at their transportation advisory committee’s recommendations for a sales tax question to put on the November ballot. They don’t have a lot of time to consider their options.
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Beaufort County Sheriff candidate forum canceled after Seifert withdraws
A planned public forum featuring the two Republican candidates running for Beaufort County Sheriff has been canceled after candidate Doug Seifert withdrew from the event, alleging bias among the organizers.
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