Happy 10th Anniversary to Saltus River Grill

By Wendy Nilsen Pollitzer Saltus River Grill celebrated its 10th Anniversary last Thursday with a four course dinner prepared by Chef Brian Waters, wine pairings provided by Advintage Distributors and live jazz with Vic Varner and Friends. Henri Gabriel, owner [...]

Croquet tournament fundraiser was a success

The 22nd Annual AMIkids Beaufort Croquet Tournament and Picnic held May 11 was a great success, raising more than $63,000. Special thanks to Brays Island Plantation for hosting the event once again. AMIkids also thanks tournament sponsors, teams, area businesses, [...]

American Idol and Lowcountry Hero comes HOME

By Wendy Nilsen Pollitzer Candice Glover was treated to an emotional homecoming last weekend as thousands of Lowcountry residents flocked to see her in person at several locations throughout Beaufort County. The American Idol hopeful arrived to the cheers of [...]

Gov. Nikki Haley declares Candice Glover Day

Mayor Billy Keyserling says thank you, Beaufort

I am so proud to be the Mayor of a city that so adeptly pulled off the Candice Glove Homecoming on such short notice. And I want to express my thanks to at least some of the hundreds of people [...]

Getting down downtown at the JSLB BBQ

By Wendy Nilsen Pollitzer Many women and men got down downtown at The Arsenal last Saturday night for the annual barbecue hosted by the Junior Service League of Beaufort. Guests danced to live music, enjoyed lots of food and generously [...]

Beach sweep success on Hunting Island State Park

Saturday, April 13 was a beautiful day with the sun shining, blue skies,  light ocean breeze and more than 179 volunteers converging on Hunting Island State Park for the Earth Day Beach Sweep. Tires, bags and bags of trash, boat [...]

CAPA 5K a good way to start the day

By Wendy Nilsen Pollitzer Walkers and runners enjoyed the beautiful weather last Saturday morning at the annual CAPA Step up for Kids 5K Run and Walk at Live Oaks Park in Port Royal. CAPA (Child Abuse Prevention Association) hosts this [...]

Lowcountry Boil on the Bluff

By Wendy Nilsen Pollitzer Pinckney Retreat and East West Communities hosted a traditional Lowcountry Boil last weekend on the bluff at the historic plantation, located off of Parris Island Gateway on S.C. 280. Pinckney Retreat is still home to the [...]

Happy Days for HELP of Beaufort

Happy Days for HELP, a fundraiser for the nonprofit emergency assistance organization HELP of Beaufort, rocked The Shed in Port Royal last weekend. Those attending enjoyed food, liquor, wine, beer and dancing. The radio station 94.5 The Coast broadcast live, [...]