While Beaufort developer has his say, residents’ reactions remain mixed By Mindy Lucas Beaufort developer Dick Stewart says his downtown development projects are not about changing the historic fabric or nature of Beaufort but enhancing what’s there. “What this is about is enhancing that – taking vacant buildings or vacant places such as surface… Keep Reading
From staff reports The City of Beaufort announced the Spanish Moss Trail between Rogers Drive and Broome Lane will close Monday, Aug. 31 to pedestrians and cyclists as the Mossy Oaks Stormwater Drainage Project begins construction. Detour signs have been posted by Friends of the Spanish Moss Trail to guide people who use the trail.… Keep Reading
By Mike McCombs City Councilman Stephen Murray has thrown his hat in the ring in the Beaufort mayoral race. “I’m excited to announce that I’ve formally filed my Statement of Candidacy for Mayor of the City of Beaufort. I look forward to the upcoming campaign and sharing my vision for the future of our special… Keep Reading
From staff reports Beaufort City Council on Monday, June 29 unanimously passed an ordinance requiring face covers for any member of the public who enters a public building, including all stores and restaurants within the city limits. The ordinance also requires employees of such establishments to wear masks. The ordinance passed at an emergency meeting… Keep Reading
Council will address topic in emergency session From staff reports Beaufort City Council will hold an emergency meeting at 10 a.m. Monday, June 29, to consider an emergency ordinance to require face coverings for the public in buildings within City limits that are open to the public. The ordinance would also require that employees in… Keep Reading
By Mindy Lucas The City of Beaufort will be under a considerable financial strain for the next six to nine months after the recent loss of tax revenue and other sources of funding and will have to tighten its belt for the remainder of the year, officials said recently. At Beaufort’s most recent city council… Keep Reading