A Marine Corps drill instructor assigned to Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island was found dead Friday, July 17, at her Port Royal apartment, marking the second death of a Parris Island drill instructor in less than two months.
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Lt. Col. Michael “Irish” Rainey, USMC (Ret.), born in Carlisle, Pa., passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 29, 2026 in Beaufort, S.C. A decorated Marine Corps fighter pilot, respected antiques dealer, and devoted friend, he lived a full life in the cockpit, in his hangar, in his amazing garden and among his cherished friends. He leaves a legacy of devoted service, lifelong friendships and fiercely held passions.
A Beaufort Marine Corps veteran and father of a child with autism has launched a nonprofit organization aimed at helping Lowcountry families obtain autism evaluations and connect with critical support services.
Linda Ferguson started her sewing career at a textile plant in Walterboro, where she was born, raised, and still lives. She learned to sew because her mother needed help.
Staff Reports What started as dollar bills blanketing the walls and ceiling of a Lowcountry tavern ended with an $8,000 donation to veterans. On Saturday, April 25, 2026, volunteers from
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Local cyclists from the Beaufort and the Port Royal area pedal their way around Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island on Saturday, March 28, 2026, during the Iron Mike Bike Tour.
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Medal of Honor recipient Maj. Gen. James Livingston, USMC (Ret.), served as guest speaker at the Vietnam War Veterans Day ceremony hosted by the Beaufort County Veterans Affairs Department on Saturday, March 28, at Beaufort National Cemetery.
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Future visitors to Parris Island for Marine Corps boot camp graduations, beginning this week, will encounter federal agents checking their immigration status.
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Medal of Honor recipient Maj. Gen. James Livingston, USMC, ret.,will be the guest speaker when the Beaufort County Veterans Affairs Department and Beaufort National Cemetery partner again to host a Vietnam War Veterans Day Ceremony from 10 to 11 a.m., Saturday, March 28, at the Beaufort National Cemetery at 1601 Boundary Street.
