The Freedman Arts District has announced the appointment of Sara Miller as its new Director of Development, bringing nearly a decade of nonprofit leadership, fundraising, and event management experience to the organization’s growing mission, according to a media release.
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Since 2013, SugarBelle Boutique has proudly opened doors for young women through its signature summer mentorship initiative, the DoorBelle Program. Created by entrepreneur, educator, and community leader Cherimie Weatherford, the program introduces girls, ages 10 to 12,to the exciting world of business, leadership, and entrepreneurship.
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The fence blocking one of Beaufort’s most recognizable waterfront views is getting a face lift, but the walkway behind it is still off limits at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park.
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Members of the Beaufort High School National Honor Society were the local middle/high school winners of Chalk it Up! on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Beaufort, but anybody who came out knows that every artist who participated was a champion.
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On Saturday and Sunday, March 28 and 29, Chalk It Up! returns as a joyful celebration of creativity, community, and the power of art to bring people together. Hosted by the Freedman Arts District, this free, family-friendly festival transforms ordinary pavement into an extraordinary canvas, inviting residents and visitors alike to witness imagination come alive in real time.
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Like most folks, I am grateful for the benefits offered by Amazon, Google, Spotify, and similar services. I read how AI will allow vendors to know more about me and adjust their algorithm, so they present me with targeted choices. That’s good business but it removes the possibility that we will like things that we don’t know exist. I am attracted to creative people and unique creations.
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A “big, beautiful” but temporary chain-link fence proposed by chairman of the Freedman Arts District Dick Stewart just may become a reality … eventually.
Lowcountry Lowdown: Waterfront Park temporary fence offer still on table Read More »
The Beaufort City Council has established a Downtown Advisory Board through resolution as a special purpose advisory body to provide recommendations to City Council and staff regarding downtown-related policies, programs, and initiatives in support of the City’s Strategic Plan.
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The Freedman Arts District has expanded into the historic Beaufort Arsenal at 713 Craven Street, as the organization continues to grow and serve the Beaufort community, according to a media release.
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