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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...
Washington Street Park Ribbon Cutting, installation of Historic Marker

Washington Street Park Ribbon Cutting, installation of Historic Marker

Members of Beaufort City Council, city staff and community members gathered Wednesday morning for a ribbon-cutting and historic marker unveiling at Washington Street Park,...
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...
Where the Locals Go: FishCamp on 11th Street

Where the Locals Go: FishCamp on 11th Street

When friends visit the Lowcountry for the first time, there are certain places you immediately want to take them. Fishcamp on 11th Street in...
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers to open at Beaufort Station

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers to open at Beaufort Station

Beaufort Station has been quite an addition to the Beaufort community since its first stores opened up back in 2024. Bath & Body Works...
A visit to the Port Royal Farmers Market

Farm to Table: A visit to the Port Royal Farmers Market

Who doesn't love a farmers market? Farmers markets are typically just places to buy fresh produce in a good atmosphere. The Port Royal Farmers...

Stranded dolphin rescued on Beaufort County beach

Local Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network responders rescued a dolphin stranded near the Port Royal Sound estuarine system on Saturday morning. "This past Saturday morning, May...
Hunting Island: The little barrier island that could

Hunting Island: The little barrier island that could

Although there is no shortage of sweet spots in our neck of the Southeastern coast, one of the most popular spots here in the...
10 Acres on St. Helena Island preserved for cultural economic development

10 Acres on St. Helena Island preserved for cultural economic development

Open Land Trust has secured and preserved a 10-acre property on St. Helena Island, with support of a $600,000 investment from Coastal Community Foundation...
Annual Gullah Festival to bring culture, food, fun to downtown

Annual Gullah Festival to bring culture, food, fun to downtown Beaufort

On Memorial Day weekend, May 22nd, 23rd & 24th, the Original Gullah Festival invades downtown Beaufort and brings lots of cultural experiences, fabulous food,...