South Carolina lost more than 20,000 people to COVID-19. A tragedy of that scale should have strengthened respect for public health expertise. Instead, in some quarters, it inspired political backlash against the very officials charged with saving lives.
Hyde: After 20,000 deaths, why are we still attacking doctors? Read More »
More South Carolinians turned out to vote early this year than in any previous statewide primary election. Nearly 319,000 ballots were cast during the two weeks leading up to Tuesday’s election, according to the State Election Commission.
Record number of ballots cast early for SC primary Read More »
Spend an afternoon driving on any road from Beaufort to Hilton Head, and it won’t take long to be hit with the glaring reality of the present infrastructure situation plaguing Beaufort County. Our roads are crumbling, bridges are in disrepair, and an antiquated system of moving people hasn’t been updated in a county that finds itself as one of the nation’s fastest-growing with thousands of new residents arriving each year.
Pelbath: It’s time to send a leader, not another career politician to Washington Read More »
A Port Royal police sergeant is recovering after being injured in an accidental firearm discharge at the Port Royal Police Department on Thursday, June 4.
Port Royal Police officer accidentally shoots himself Read More »
Battery Creek High School celebrated the accomplishments of 146 graduating seniors during commencement exercises held May 28 on the school’s campus, marking the culmination of years of academic achievement, leadership, athletics and community involvement.
Battery Creek celebrates 146 graduates in Class of 2026 Read More »
The Music Festival of the Lowcountry is proud to announce its highly anticipated return for 2026, bringing a full day of non-stop live music to Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park in Beaufort.
Music Festival of the Lowcountry back for Year 3 Read More »
As voters prepare for South Carolina’s June 9 primary election, candidates seeking to represent the state’s open 1st Congressional District seat largely agree on the challenges facing the Lowcountry but differ sharply on how to address them.
PRIMARY 2026: 1st District candidates share competing visions for Lowcountry Read More »
With South Carolina’s June 9 primary election approaching, Beaufort County election officials are encouraging voters to double-check their polling locations after several precincts were temporarily relocated and a new precinct was added for the upcoming primary and any runoff election scheduled for June 23.
Northern Beaufort County voters face more precinct changes ahead of June 9 primary Read More »
Mac Deford, Democratic candidate for South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District will be at Shellring Ale Works in Port Royal at 5 p.m., Thursday, June 4 for a relaxed happy hour.
Deford spending Thursday’s happy hour at Shellring Read More »
Voters will have another opportunity to meet candidates seeking local and federal office Wednesday, June 3, as Shellring Ale Works wraps up its “Informed Voter Series” with a meet-and-greet featuring Beaufort County Council candidate Thomas Grygowski and congressional candidate Logan Cunningham.
Shellring Ale Works to host final Informed Voter Series event ahead of June 9 primary Read More »
