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City of Beaufort bans balloon releases

To protect waterways & wildlife, City of Beaufort bans balloon releases

The City of Beaufort has officially become the first city in South Carolina to ban balloon releases, passing an ordinance this week that is...
Pelican Plunge returns to Hunting Island on New Year's Day

Pelican Plunge returns to Hunting Island on New Year’s Day

Join in the fun with Friends of Hunting Island at the annual Pelican Plunge into the (semi) cold water at Hunting Island Beach on...
Lady's Island family protects their 55 acres from development forever

Lady’s Island family protects their 55 acres from development forever

With so much development going on in northern Beaufort County, one local Lady's Island family has decided enough is enough, and has permanently protected...
Christmas model train displays coming to Beaufort Library

Christmas model train displays coming to Beaufort Library

Model trains will be zooming along tracks past villages and through tunnels at the Beaufort Branch Library as the Beaufort Railroaders bring classic small...
Wreaths Across America coming to Beaufort National Cemetery December 13th

Wreaths Across America coming to Beaufort National Cemetery December 13th

On Saturday, December 13th at Noon, Wreaths Across America will be at Beaufort National Cemetery to Remember and Honor our veterans through the laying...
Back In Time: Gullah Christmas traditions

Back In Time: Gullah Christmas traditions

Christmas is a world-wide tradition, yet in the Gullah Geechee community, the Gullah Christmas had year-long significance. The Christian belief and traditional focus of...
New Years Eve fireworks celebration returns to downtown waterfront

New Year’s Eve fireworks celebration returns to downtown waterfront

Nothing beats a celebration in downtown Beaufort, SC and we're happy to see that fireworks are returning to the downtown Beaufort waterfront on New...
Parris Island Marine Band to perform 2 community Christmas concerts

Parris Island Marine Band to perform 2 community Christmas concerts

We always have lots of events around the Beaufort area all year long, but nothing compares to the fun we get during the holidays....
First right whale calf of season spotted along S.C. coast

First right whale calf of season spotted along S.C. coast

The first North Atlantic right whale calf of the season was spotted off the South Carolina coast last weekend, according to the Lowcountry Marine...
9 More acres of pristine land now protected in Beaufort

Nine more acres of pristine land now protected in Beaufort

Nine more acres of pristine land in Beaufort have now been protected. North Widgeon Point is the latest acquisition by Beaufort County, designed to...