Beaufort County voters choosing their next county auditor will decide between an incumbent who says experience and continued modernization are key to the office and a challenger who says she would bring a fresh perspective focused on accessibility, communication and taxpayer education.
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Beaufort County voters choosing their next treasurer will decide between a longtime incumbent who says the office should continue building on systems and technology already in place and a challenger who says his private-sector financial experience could bring a different approach to managing public money.
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Beaufort County voters will choose a new sheriff in November for the first time in nearly three decades, and the two candidates seeking the job are offering different approaches to what should come next for the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office.
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Hopefuls differ on spending, housing, growth while finding common ground on Waterfront Park By Delayna EarleyThe Island News Four candidates seeking two seats on Beaufort City Council agree that growth
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An independent investigation into Beaufort County’s administration has raised serious questions about the circumstances surrounding the departure of former Chief Financial Officer Pinky Harriott, finding that three of the four matters used to justify her separation from county employment were not supported by the evidence reviewed.
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating a Bluffton man wanted on a charge of first-degree harassment.
Ralph Anthony Filipowicz Jr., 45, is described as approximately 5 feet, 10 inches tall and weighing about 210 pounds.
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After a week of disagreement over when the public should see the Quick Group report, Beaufort County Council unanimously voted Monday night, Oct. 19, to release it by noon Tuesday.
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The Island News has added a veteran reporter to its staff. Shellie Murdaugh will focus on coverage of Jasper County as The Island News expands its footprint.
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The USCB Center for the Arts, in collaboration with the Pritchards Island Research Symposium, invites artists to participate in an upcoming exhibition titled “Shifting Sands: The Art and Evolution of Pritchards Island.”
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Beaufort County Council had barely begun its meeting Monday night when members were already discussing whether they might simply go home.
An effort to add two discussion items to the Oct. 12 agenda set off a tangle of votes, procedural questions and conflicting explanations about how many members needed to agree before council could proceed.
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