The shrimp are back! 32nd Beaufort Shrimp Festival kicks off Friday
One of Beaufort’s biggest weekends starts Friday, Oct. 2, when the Beaufort Shrimp Festival returns to Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park for the 32nd time, kicking off two days filled with fresh local shrimp and fun.
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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: BA bounces back, stuns Stingrays
After being knocked to the canvas by Colleton Prep a week earlier, the Beaufort Academy football team got up swinging on Friday.
The Eagles found their footing on offense and outgunned the Cross Stingrays in a 45-31 shootout at Merritt Field.
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The shrimp are back! 32nd Beaufort Shrimp Festival kicks off Friday
One of Beaufort’s biggest weekends starts Friday, Oct. 2, when the Beaufort Shrimp Festival returns…
Paying final respects
An Unclaimed Sailor Ceremony was held for U.S. Navy veteran Kenneth Milligan and his wife,…
Dragons, sea creatures and more: Local Marine makes plastic toys that delight
When you walk into Monkey’s Uncle toy store on Bay Street in downtown Beaufort, your…
First responders honored on Patriot Day
On Friday Sept. 11, 2026, area first responders were honored as the annual Patriot Day…
Veteran of the Week – Avalee GreenÂ
American Legion Beaufort Post 207 brings you Avalee Green, 66, who graduated from Beaufort High…
Madison speaks at Herban Market
Beaufort City Council candidate Jared Madison spoke with community members at a Meet & Greet…
Penn Center seeks volunteers for Heritage Days Festival
Penn Center is looking for volunteers to support the celebration of Gullah culture, history, and…
Howard to speak at LIBPA meeting
Beaufort County Council Chairwoman Alice Howard (District 4) will be the guest speaker when the…
Obituaries
Dr. Clifford Eugene Keith
Dr. Clifford Eugene Keith, RPh, 93, passed away on Monday, Aug. 31, 2026 after a…
Elizabeth Purvis Grace
Beth Grace went to be with the angels and our Lord on Aug. 29 at…
Judith Ray Parichy
Judith Ray Parichy, born Oct. 14, 1944, in Chattanooga, Tenn., passed away peacefully on April…
Commentary & Voices
Bearing witness, inspiring joy
Yesterday, I walked around the twisted remains of the 300-year-old Witness Tree that collapsed on the evening of Aug. 31 into the morning of Sept. 1 across from the Pat Conroy Literary Center. The first feeling I got was very heavy, but soon I found myself in awe of this amazing work of biological engineering.
Brainerd: I will serve the interests of our most precious resource – our children
Who is Genie Brainerd and why am I seeking the seat on the Board of Education for Beaufort County, District 2?
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October 1, 2026