A “big, beautiful” but temporary chain-link fence proposed by chairman of the Freedman Arts District Dick Stewart just may become a reality … eventually.
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An offer made Monday, Feb. 9, during the Waterfront Advisory Committee meeting could lead to a quicker and more visually appealing replacement for the chain-link fencing now blocking the promenade at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park.
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After weeks of public criticism, legal questions and visible hesitation from the dais, Beaufort City Council voted Tuesday night to formalize how comments will be moderated on the city’s official social media pages — approving the policy only after removing disputed language and adding a path for residents to appeal.
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Last week’s column lead with news of the annual Point in Time count of local “unsheltered” individuals, a project lead by Beaufort County’s Human Services staff and volunteers. This week, we learn that county officials, as part of the annual budget preparations, are proposing to eliminate this five-member department to save money.
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By Delayna Earley The Island News Beaufort City Council is scheduled to vote Tuesday night on whether to adopt formal rules governing public comments on the city’s official social media pages, a proposal that has sparked weeks of discussion about transparency, access and the realities of moderating online platforms. The idea was first presented to
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Staff reports The planned date for the re-opening of the intersection of Bay and Charles streets was Wednesday, Jan. 28. That date has passed and the intersection remains closed. In his weekly “Bridge Report,” emailed to those who subscribe to City of Beaufort news releases, City Manager Scott Marshall foreshadowed this scenario. “We are also
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