Letters to the Editor: When the cat’s away …
The old saying “When the cat’s away the mice will play,” is taking on real world and frightening political significance today.
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Port Royal
ARTS BRIEFS: Frankie Valli tribute returning to USCB Center For The Arts
If you loved “Jersey Beach Boys” last summer, don’t miss the return of Lights Out with their fun-filled “Tribute to Frankie Valli & More” at 9 p.m., Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at the USCB Center For The Arts at 805 Carteret Street.
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Vickers reflects on year as Beaufort Water Festival Commodore
As the 70th annual Beaufort Water Festival gets underway, Commodore Dusty Vickers says the reality of leading the community’s signature event still hasn’t completely sunk in.
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Mony’s House summer camps celebrate the pursuit of a creative life
In late October of 2015, 36-year-old Ver’mon “Mony” Steve was duct-taped, kidnapped, and murdered in Beaufort. As with many violent deaths, the jagged ripples tore through family, friends, and the community at large, leaving heartache behind. Now, more than 10 years later, his spirit is being celebrated through the creation of Mony’s House, which includes efforts to educate young people about audio engineering, music production, and cinema at camps this summer. These are all things that aligned with Ver’mon’s interests while he was alive.
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Beaufort Water Festival returns Friday
The Beaufort Water Festival returns Friday for its 70th annual celebration, bringing 10 days of concerts, family activities, sporting events and longtime Lowcountry traditions to downtown Beaufort.
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Lowcountry Lowdown: Beaufort City Council catches heat at last week’s session
It’s been hot and the oppressive summer heat has probably contributed to keeping political activity to a minimum. That and the political primaries being behind us. But Beaufort City Council, at its last meeting for a month, had its lively moments.
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Unfavorable comparisons – A path to improvement
I have been asked by several friends and business associates why the City of Beaufort staffing and budget is so much higher than other local governments in the area. I was surprised by the numbers. Seems reasonable to ask a few questions.
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Pulling for the USA
Die-hard fans of the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team react after the USA scored to tie the game at 1 against Belgium on Monday night, July 6, 2026, at Carolina Tavern in Port Royal.
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Celebrating 250: July 4 Fireworks at The Sands
People were gathered at The Sands on Saturday, July 4, 2026, in Port Royal, to watch the fireworks display celebrating the 250th birthday of the United States of America.
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