Former Beaufort police officer sues city, current and former chiefs over 2023 firing
A former Beaufort Police Department officer who was fired in 2023 has filed a lawsuit against the City of Beaufort and its current and former police chiefs, alleging she was retaliated against, improperly terminated and subjected to investigations that ultimately resulted in no finding of criminal wrongdoing or misconduct against her.
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Beaufort County employees left without paychecks Friday
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This Week In History: Whale Branch’s Hicks has a night
Whale Branch running back Joseph Hicks had the night of his high school career on Friday, Aug. 20, 2021.
Community
Veteran of the Week – Jim P. McKenna, Jr.
American Legion Beaufort Post 207 brings you Jim McKenna, Jr., 94, who joined the United…
This Week In History: Whale Branch’s Hicks has a night
Whale Branch running back Joseph Hicks had the night of his high school career on…
A Rising Star: Alani Crawford building her future in healthcare
In many ways, Alani Crawford is an average 19-year-old. She loves shopping, music and…
Leadership Beaufort announces Class of 2027
Leadership Beaufort, a program that for more than 40 years has cultivated community trustee leadership…
Back to School, Fall 2026
Students at the public and private schools in northern Beaufort county returned to school on…
‘The Art of Believing’ documentary screening
The makers of the documentary “The Art of Believing” held a screening and a question-and-answer…
FWDG donates $5,000 to local teachers, schools during Restock My Classroom event
FWDG (Furniture Warehouse Design Gallery) has donated $5,000 to schools and teachers of Beaufort and…
The Helianthus Project Back-to-School event
The Helianthus Project held its inaugural Back-to-School event on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, at Naval…
Obituaries
Gwendolyn Ann Sherman
Gwendolyn Ann Sherman, 94, passed away peacefully on Aug. 9, 2026, in Beaufort, South Carolina.
Samuel “Sam” McGowan III
Samuel “Sam” McGowan III, 78, of Beaufort, South Carolina, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family,…
Martha Conway
Martha Royette Conway, 90, passed quietly in her sleep on Thursday, July 16, 2026 in…
Commentary & Voices
Letters to the editor: What we can do
If the Chinese and Mexicans were shooting missiles into the United States and killing 38,000 Americans every year, what would the response be?
Wood: Are you feeling nervous, edgy? (Part 1)
I often wonder if other folks are feeling nervous, edgy, overly cautious, even distrustful, as I do these days. After all, this insanity within these so-called news cycles have never, as far as my history knowledge goes, ever been so emotional draining since, say, 1930 through the 70’s. Especially since the resurrected dead-horse of “Communism” is again now among us…
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