I know developers replant trees, but many years must pass before a tree provides the benefits of “air quality, stormwater management, wind buffers, increased property values, and cooling effects to our homes and communities …” as the Port Royal Tree Ordinance states. To paraphrase the poet, Joyce Kilmer, “Essays are made by fools like me, But only God can make a tree.”
Elegy for the trees Read More »
As residents of the Lowcountry, we all understand that growth is coming. The question is not whether we improve S.C. 170, but how we do so responsibly.
Consequences to expanding SC 170 Read More »
The stage is set, at least for now. Last week’s filing deadline for the June 9 Republican and Democratic primaries produced a flurry of individuals interested in serving the voters, … some surprises, some not so surprising.
Lowcountry Lowdown: Primary filing deadline draws flurry of candidates Read More »
The Rotary Club of Beaufort is hosting its annual fundraiser – the sale of farm fresh Vidalia onions in either 10-pound or 25-pound bags ($12 or $25).
Rotary hosting annual Vidalia onion fundraiser Read More »
A Burton man was arrested last week in connection with a series of residential burglaries that occurred earlier this year in northern Beaufort County.
Burton man arrested in connection with string of burglaries Read More »
A woman has been charged with felony driving under the influence in connection with a crash last week on Lady’s Island that killed a Beaufort mother of two.
Driver charged with felony DUI in Lady’s Island crash that killed passenger Read More »
Lady’s Island’s Ashton Robinson, 9, shucks an oyster during the annual Beaufort Charities Oyster Roast on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Live Oaks Park in Port Royal. Photos by Amber
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Beaufort’s Club Karate is hosting the 32nd annual Goodwill Tournament on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, at the Beaufort High School gymnasium. The event celebrates martial arts, community spirit, and friendly competition.
Beaufort’s Club Karate hosting 32nd annual Goodwill Tournament Read More »
George Greenfield sits comfortably in his Lady’s Island home overlooking a pond where blue herons visit daily as he thinks back to the warm day of Aug. 26, 1972. He was one of the 400 U.S. athletes marching into the Olympiastadion in Munich for opening ceremonies of that summer’s Olympics.
It can be hard to pinpoint the spirit of a place until you spend time within its walls or talk to those who do, especially if it is a place where many people come to try and resolve various life challenges.
Lowcountry Outreach Center’s spirit reaches outside its walls Read More »
