By Mindy Lucas Beaufort business owner and former city councilman Stephen Murray was sworn into office on Dec. 8 as the city’s first mayor in 12 years. While Murray is one of the youngest mayors the city has had in decades, politics and civic engagement weren’t always top of mind for the 39-year-old. Thanks to… Keep Reading
From staff reports For the second time this year, all Beaufort County buildings will be closed to the public. Beaufort County Government leaders remain concerned about the health and well being of county residents and staff as they continue to encounter a rapid rise in COVID-19 infections locally. Due to the current rate of exposure,… 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