Campaign season brings candidates, rallies to Beaufort County
With the Nov. 3 general election just weeks away, political candidates and organizations are preparing for a series of appearances and campaign events throughout Beaufort County.
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Lobeco Convenience Center closes due to storm damage
BCSO seized Beaufort man’s gun — 7 days later, he got it back
Rep. Michael Rivers arrested, charged with pointing gun at man
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Suspended BCSO rookie deputy fired following internal investigation
Higgins acquires The Island News
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Johnson coming to Beaufort
Beaufort man, 25, dies after accidental shooting on Salem Road
Top Stories
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.
Community
Arts Briefs: Shore Notes welcomes five new members
Shore Notes A Cappella Chorus welcomes five new members following its summer singing camp….
Jazz and more: Experience the magic of Nicole Henry
When was the last time you floated on cloud nine? If it’s been a while, then come…
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…
Walk For Water 2026
The annual Walk For Water event was held Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026 at Live Oaks…
Girls In Aviation Day
Pilot Ann Lockwood talks with the Loria family about future opportunities in aviation during the…
Junior Service League of Beaufort hosting diaper drive
The Junior Service League of Beaufort (JSLB) is hosting a community diaper drive to collect…
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…
Obituaries
Lt. Col. James E. “Ed” Brown
Lt. Col. James E. Brown, Ph.D., U.S. Army (Ret.), of Beaufort, S.C., and Frederick, Md.,…
William E. “Bill” Dufford
Dr. William E. “Bill” Dufford, a distinguished South Carolina educator, education administrator, civil rights leader,…
Dr. Clifford Eugene Keith
Dr. Clifford Eugene Keith, RPh, 93, passed away on Monday, Aug. 31, 2026 after a…
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.
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October 7, 2026