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Stephen Murray sworn in as new Beaufort Mayor
New city officials were sworn into office at the Beaufort City Council meeting earlier this week. Municipal Judge Ned Tupper gave the oath of...
Christmas Star coming, thanks to Jupiter and Saturn
As 2020 comes to a close, the solar system has decided to grace us with a Christmas miracle that hasn't been witnessed in nearly...
Four right whales spotted along coast
Survey teams have spotted four North Atlantic right whales off of the coast of Cumberland Island Georgia on Wednesday, and two of them were...
Lowcountry Habitat for Humanity dedicates 53rd local home
In a ceremony last weekend, LowCountry Habitat for Humanity dedicated its 53rd home build, located at 53 Vineyard Point Road, and officially turned over...
Expect less jet noise in skies over Beaufort area
Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort's runway project is now complete, which changes the departure and approach flight patterns, and should mean a lessening of...
New Year’s Day Pelican Plunge at Hunting Island canceled
Sadly, folks won't be taking the plunge into the Atlantic Ocean this New Year's Day. Friends of Hunting Island has announced that the January...
Help local families through Operation Holiday Heroes
In this season of giving, the United Way of the Lowcountry has partnered with Toys for Tots, the Agape Family Life Center, Antioch Educational...
Beaufort area military impact hits $2.2 billion annually
A recent study says that the military presence here in Beaufort County accounts for about $2.2 billion in annual economic impact.
That's quite a lot.
In...
Fort Fremont construction, upgrades near completion
Closed to the public since May 15, 2019, construction is nearing completion on the upgrades and amenities being added to the historic Fort Fremont...
Beaufort cancels Christmas events, adds covid-safe activities
The traditional downtown Beaufort Christmas events have been canceled due to restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Beaufort announced on Monday.
"Because...