ELECTION 2026: BOE candidates weigh academics, discipline, transparency, growth
Nine candidates seeking four seats on the Beaufort County Board of Education agree on many of the broad challenges facing Beaufort County schools, including keeping qualified teachers in classrooms, supporting students struggling academically or behaviorally and maintaining public trust.
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O’Toole resigns after 9 years leading Beaufort County economic development
Pine Island fight returns to St. Helena Island
Candidates take the stage ahead of Nov. 3
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Beaufort City Council splits over transportation tax resolution
First responders honored on Patriot Day
Tarrance returns to duties as Robert Smalls principal
A final salute for unclaimed Navy veteran, wife
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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Creek’s Uprising — Dolphins end 23-year drought with win over Beaufort
For a short period Friday night, breaths shortened and chests tightened among the Battery Creek faithful. Faithful since forever, finally equipped with a fresh shot of hope, Dolphins devotees could easily envision a slide back into the world they had occupied for decades. Beaufort had scored before halftime, taken the…
Community
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…
Nexus Care hosting ‘Recovery Is Worth the Walk’
Nexus Care of Beaufort County, in partnership with Beaufort County Parks & Recreation, welcomes 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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