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Chocolate Tree, a Beaufort icon set to close doors on May 30th

Iconic Chocolate Tree set to close doors on May 30th

It is said that, "Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're going to get," and that especially rings true...
Cities and towns across the United States host Memorial Day parades each year, often incorporating military personnel and members of veterans’ organizations. Some of the largest parades take place in Chicago, New York and Washington, D.C. Americans also observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries and memorials. Some people wear a red poppy in remembrance of those fallen in war—a tradition that began with a World War I poem.

Memorial Day: What it really stands for

As we relish the Memorial Day weekend in the Lowcountry, folks are enjoying cookouts, trips to the beach and taking the boat out for...
SCDNR joins gator info project with wildlife agencies throughout southeast US

SCDNR joins gator info project with wildlife agencies throughout southeast US

With over 100,000 alligators calling South Carolina their home and experiencing conflict with humans on a consistent basis, the South Carolina Department of Natural...
50 New townhouses planned along Highway 170 in Beaufort

50 New townhouses planned along Highway 170 in Beaufort

A national developer is eyeing two locations for new townhouses and single family homes in Beaufort County. On May 1, 2025, Tri Pointe Homes...
No Cell Phones: South Carolina will be 'hands-free' driving state in Septemb

No Cell Phones: South Carolina will be ‘hands-free’ driving state in September

Soon, South Carolina will join other states as a hands-free driving state, with cell phone use banned altogether while driving. The South Carolina Hands-Free and...
Once slated for development, 2,737 acres now preserved in Lowcountry

Once slated for development, 2,737 acres now preserved in Lowcountry

Jasper County’s Chelsea Plantation – the site of a proposed development that drew widespread, vocal opposition from citizens throughout the Lowcountry – has been purchased...
Take a dip in the water at the upcoming Beaufort River Swim

Take a dip in the water at the upcoming Beaufort River Swim

Take a dip in the water and test your endurance at the upcoming Beaufort River Swim (& Run). The exciting open water event is...
Beaufort named Most Charming Small City in South Carolina

Beaufort named Most Charming Small City in South Carolina

Beaufort, SC was just named the Most Charming Small City in South Carolina, and it’s not the first time. Yes, Beaufort is getting more...

Ways you can help protect nesting sea turtles

As former sea turtle patrol volunteers, no local Beaufort SC media knows sea turtle season better than we do. Stick with us to learn...
TCL honors 16 new nursing graduates at ceremony

TCL honors 22 new nursing graduates at ceremony

Recognized as the Lowcountry’s top nursing program, The Technical College of the Lowcountry (TCL) recognized 22 associate degree nursing (ADN) graduates during its May...