Freedman Arts District announces new Director of Development
The Freedman Arts District has announced the appointment of Sara Miller as its new Director of Development, bringing nearly a decade of nonprofit leadership, fundraising, and event management experience to the organization’s growing mission, according to a media release.
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Rays win Beaufort County Adult Baseball crown
In the third straight championship matchup between the same two teams, the Rays downed the Red Snappers 11-3 Wednesday night, July 29, 2026, to claim the Beaufort County Adult Men’s baseball League Summer Series championship at Burton Wells Recreation Center.
Community
Celebrating Port Royal: USCB Studio Art faculty, students create mural at Port Royal Police Department
Alligators, roseate spoonbills, fighter jets and the town’s iconic observation tower are all part of…
BEAUFORT WATER FESTIVAL: A new watch begins as Cori Talbert takes the helm for 2027
The Change of Watch took place Saturday, July 25, 2026, during the Commodore’s Ball at…
Lowcountry Life: The beautiful game
Renee Balleu, left, helps 6-year-old Jahlia Burgess “dribble” the soccer ball through one of the…
Veteran of the Week – Erik Blechinger
American Legion Beaufort Post 207 brings you Erik Blechinger, 61, who was a cadet in…
Disabled American Veterans Chapter 12 of Port Royal celebrates 75 years
The Disabled American Veterans (DAV), Chapter 12, of Port Royal, S.C., celebrated its 75th anniversary…
Water Festival hits home stretch
The 70th Annual Beaufort Water Festival will head into its final weekend Thursday, July 23,…
Experience history, culture through handmade crafts at Penn Center
Penn Center invites the public to experience the artistry, history, and cultural significance of handmade…
YMCA Family Day
YMCA Family Day was held Saturday, July 11, 2026, in Port Royal.
Obituaries
Martha Conway
Martha Royette Conway, 90, passed quietly in her sleep on Thursday, July 16, 2026 in…
Justine Q. Heyman
Justine Q. Heyman, a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home…
May Crockett
May Mazyck Rosenblath Crockett, age 92 of Beaufort, S.C. passed away on Thursday, July 9,…
Commentary & Voices
Letters to the Editor: Well done, Councilman Bartholomew!
In an extraordinary move by [Beaufort] County Council, a unanimous vote was recently made in favor of one of our many charitable nonprofits in Beaufort County, the St. Francis Center. Our District 2 Councilman, David Bartholomew, deserves recognition as a leader who exacts justice with common sense. Many know that the St. Francis Center, which serves the needy on St….
Apathy biggest threat to our elections
At some point in any discussion about our national politics, you will hear America needs a third-party alternative to the Democrats and the Republicans.
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