Sheriff’s Office confirms investigation into Beaufort County personnel
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed it is conducting an investigation involving Beaufort County government personnel at the request of the county administrator.
More News
A son lost, questions unanswered: Family challenges investigation into fatal bicycle crash
Conservation partners celebrate dedication of Pocotaligo Station State Forest
Rep. Erickson nominates 6 for SC Military Veterans Hall of Fame
Beaufort Chamber holds 2026 Civitas Awards
Savannah man dies after being struck on Interstate 95
Beaufort County first responders launch 5th annual food drive
Jarrett takes helm at Beaufort County TV
Higgins acquires Lowcountry Weekly
USCB interns help Beaufort History Museum recover lost stories
Halloween, fall festivities fill Lowcountry calendar
ELECTION 2026: Growth, trust take center stage in County Council races
ELECTION 2026: Experience or fresh eyes? Cadd, Frazier vie for county auditor
Top Stories
High School Football Roundup: John Paul II falls just short; Battery Creek wins again
Jadon Inabinett rushed for 124 yards and two touchdowns on 16 carries, and Alan Wolf added 116 yards and a touchdown on 12 carries and hooked up with Inabinett for a touchdown pass, but it wasn’t quite enough for the Golden Warriors to pull off the upset.
Community
Beaufort Chamber holds 2026 Civitas Awards
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Mark M. Rivera III, air traffic control technician, Headquarters and Headquarters…
Beaufort County first responders launch 5th annual food drive
The fifth annual Beaufort County First Responder Food Drive will take place Sunday, Nov. 1…
This Week In History: Gen. Mitchel dies
Gen. Ormsby Mitchel, founder of the Hilton Head Island village of Mitchelville, the first self-governing…
Veteran of the Week – Carly Willing
Beaufort’s Carley Willing, 41, joined the United States Air Force in Leesville, S.C., in 2003….
Photos: Gullah/Geechee Community Day in Port Royal
Gullah/Geechee Culture Takes Center Stage in Port Royal Port Royal celebrated Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Awareness…
Lowcountry Life: Chasing the dragon
Tim Rohde of Walling Grove Plantation on Lady’s Island snapped this photo of the SpaceX…
This Week In History: Beaufort’s Joe Frazier strikes gold in Tokyo
Beaufort’s Joe Frazier won the Olympic Gold Medal in Boxing in Tokyo on Oct. 23,…
Veteran of the Week – Jim Haas
American Legion Beaufort Post 207 brings you Jim Haas, 75, who joined the U.S. Air…
Jasper County
Conservation partners celebrate dedication of Pocotaligo Station State Forest
YEMASSEE — Leaders from the S.C. Forestry Commission, Open Space Institute, Beaufort County Government, Jasper…
Savannah man dies after being struck on Interstate 95
A Savannah man died Saturday, Oct. 24, in Jasper County after being struck by a…
JCSD report card ratings encouraging to leaders
Working together toward a common goal has helped the Jasper County School District begin to…
Jasper County School District opens new tennis courts during ceremony
Jasper County School District officials achieved game, set, and match when they opened their new…
Obituaries
Shirley Mae Owens
Shirley Mae Owens, Private First Class (Ret.), USMC, died in Anderson, S.C., on Oct. 26,…
Frances Marietta Pulliam
Frances Marietta Pulliam, of Beaufort, S.C., died peacefully on Oct. 12, 2026, at 81 years…
Carole Lenore May
Carole Lenore May, 68, passed away peacefully at home on Oct. 11, 2026, surrounded by…
Commentary & Voices
de l’Aigle: What is remembered is always a blessing
Hemingway’s will still exist anytime anyone says, “Remember that night at Hemingway’s?!” What is remembered is always a blessing. What isn’t … stays at Hemingway’s.
Letters to the Editor: Heartfelt opinions count
I was stationed here in Beaufort in 1974 while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. Originally from South Florida, it took me 52 years but I finally made it back to visit the Marine Corps Air Station and the city of Beaufort.
Stay Connected
Advertise With Us
Put Your Business in Front of Beaufort
Advertise with The Island News and reach readers online and in print.
Custom packages available for businesses of all sizes.
Contact :
Sasha Horne Hirshout sasha.theislandnews@gmail.com
Amanda Hanna Amanda@LCWeekly.com
Jere Russo JereRusso@gmail.com
October 22, 2026