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Hunting Island ranked among Best Beaches in South Carolina

Hunting Island ranked among Best Beaches in South Carolina

Hunting Island was just voted as one of the Top Ten Best Beaches in South Carolina in the popular USA Today Readers Poll. "Warm sand,...
Beaufort launching campaign identifying restaurants serving American seafood

Beaufort launching campaign identifying restaurants serving American seafood

Beaufort locals have always been about supporting their local shrimpers and fishermen. But, lately, there has been a huge emphasis nationally on making sure...
Restoration of Hunting Island Lighthouse closer to completion

Restoration of Hunting Island Lighthouse closer to completion

The historic Hunting Island Lighthouse has been closed to the public for extensive restoration since early February 2022, but light has finally emerged at...
New law requires seatbelts for kids riding in golf carts on S.C. roads

New S.C. law requires seatbelts for kids riding in golf carts

A new state law lets cities set their own rules for where and when golf carts can be driven on South Carolina’s roadways but...
2025 Beaufort Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony: In Photos

2025 Beaufort Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony: In Photos

Enjoy over 150 photos of the 2025 Beaufort Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony, from Explore Beaufort & Emma Claire Photography.     Beaufort Memorial Day Parade &...
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...
Upcoming comic books tell story of Beaufort's Robert Smalls

Upcoming comic books tell story of Beaufort’s Robert Smalls

When Rob Edwards started telling people he was writing comic books about South Carolina Civil War hero Robert Smalls, he’d have to accompany it...
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...
Manatees are back in Beaufort waters

Manatees are back in Beaufort waters

Manatees are back in Lowcountry waters and residents in Beaufort SC and the sea islands should be particularly alert while boating and please report...
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...