Beaufort’s proposed downtown social district moved from a philosophical debate to a discussion about operational details over two recent work sessions of the Beaufort City Council.
Downtown Beaufort social district proposal advances Read More »
Ruth (Stanley) Summerlin, the former Beaufort Elementary School principal whose leadership transformed one of South Carolina’s lowest-performing schools into a National Blue Ribbon campus and earned her national recognition from President Bill Clinton, has died.
Former Beaufort Elementary principal Summerlin dies at 76 Read More »
Bay Street, through the intersection with Charles Street, reopened Monday this week following completion of a stormwater infrastructure and paving project designed to improve drainage capacity and protect downtown streets from flooding. Charles Street remains closed.
Bay Street reopens at intersection with Charles Street Read More »
An offer made Monday, Feb. 9, during the Waterfront Advisory Committee meeting could lead to a quicker and more visually appealing replacement for the chain-link fencing now blocking the promenade at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park.
Stewart offers City alternative to chain-link fence at Waterfront Park Read More »
If the breeze coming off the river smells a little like hickory this weekend, you’re not imagining it. It’s Bands Brews & BBQ time again, which means downtown Port Royal’s Paris Avenue will fill with smokers, folding chairs, guitar riffs and the slow, happy migration of people moving from tent to tent with tickets in one hand and napkins in the other.
Bands Brews & BBQ brings smoke, sauce, sound back to Port Royal Read More »
Beaufort City Council continues to explore creating a downtown social district — a defined area where visitors could purchase beer or wine from participating businesses and carry it with them as they move between shops, restaurants and the waterfront.
Hopes rise alongside questions as City of Beaufort considers social district Read More »
A newly implemented Freedom of Information Act process from the City of Beaufort is prompting strong reaction online, with residents divided over a new requirement that requesters pay a deposit before staff begin gathering records.
Beaufort’s new FOIA deposit rule sparks debate among residents Read More »
By Delayna Earley The Island News Beaufort City Council is scheduled to vote Tuesday night on whether to adopt formal rules governing public comments on the city’s official social media
Beaufort City Council to vote on social media comment policy Tuesday night Read More »
State environmental officials and representatives of Coastal Waste and Recycling met with Lady’s Island residents Monday night, Jan. 26, at Coosa Elementary School to explain operations at the construction and demolition landfill on Third Point Road, review air-monitoring data and respond to ongoing odor complaints residents say have worsened in recent years.
Raising a Stink – Residents press for action at odorous Lady’s Island landfill Read More »
