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The gates are open: Judge protects access to Big House Cemetery — but the fight isn’t over

News / March 4, 2026

A Beaufort County judge has ruled that a historic Gullah Geechee cemetery on St. Helena Island must remain accessible for burials and cleanup days while a broader legal battle over permanent access plays out in court.

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This Week In History: Jasper County Founded

Community, History / January 27, 2026

On Jan. 30, 1012, the S.C. General Assembly passes legislation that creates Jasper County from parts of Beaufort and Hampton counties.

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