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Mud Daubers: The Lowcountry's misunderstood wasp

Mud Daubers: The Lowcountry’s misunderstood wasp

Bees and wasps. Not many people are fans of them and of course we're naturally a bit skiddish around them. They sting. They bite....
HBF celebrates retiring local historian Dr. Stephen Wise

HBF celebrates retiring local historian Dr. Stephen Wise

Historic Beaufort Foundation’s 2026 Annual Membership Meeting June 2 spotlighted retiring local historian Dr. Stephen Wise, the longtime Parris Island Museum Director and Cultural...

Iconic Chocolate Tree to reopen its doors in downtown Beaufort

Yes, you read that right. After being closed for over a year, Beaufort's favorite candy maker will be reopening, after a few changes are...
S.C. Peaches: A taste of summer in the Lowcountry

S.C. Peaches: A taste of summer in the Lowcountry

Summer in South Carolina means fresh, juicy, local S.C. peaches are back in season; a time of year everyone eagerly anticipates. From roadside stands...
Beaufort named one of 12 Most Welcoming Towns in U.S.

Beaufort named one of 12 Most Welcoming Towns in U.S.

More kudos have arrived in Beaufort, SC as World Atlas has just named beautiful Beaufort, SC on the list of Most Welcoming Towns in...
Beaufort ranked among top healthiest counties in South Carolina

Beaufort ranked among top healthiest counties in South Carolina

After 14 straight years of being ranked the healthiest county in all of south Carolina, Beaufort County has now slipped a little, according to...

Freedman Arts District expands, adds Arts & Culture Campus

The Freedman Arts District is proud to announce the continued growth and expansion into our campus in Beaufort NW Quadrant neighborhood. 1407 King Street...

Beaufort County School District summer food program begins June 11th

The Beaufort County School District, in partnership with The Nutrition Group, St. Gregory the Great and Second Helpings, will soon begin a summer food...

Venomous Portuguese man o’ war spotted on local beaches

Highly venomous Portuguese man o' war have arrived on our local beaches and beachgoers should look out for them. A small number of Portuguese man...
Kim Dudas selected as new USCB Provost

Kim Dudas selected as new USCB Provost

Following a comprehensive national search, Dr. Kim Dudas has been selected as the University of South Carolina Beaufort's Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs...