Beaufort County Council advanced the county’s proposed 2026 transportation sales tax referendum, approved its fiscal year 2026-27 budget ordinance and authorized major land acquisition funding …

Beaufort County Council unanimously approved the Beaufort County School District’s fiscal year 2026-27 general fund budget on June 22, 2026, authorizing a $395.3 million spending plan focused on …

A newly identified species of deep-sea black coral has been named in honor of University of South Carolina Beaufort professor Dr. Mercer R. Brugler, recognizing his contributions to black coral …

Beaufort Memorial and Woda Cooper Companies have broken ground on LiveWell Terrace, a 120-unit affordable housing development planned for Bluffton. The $39 million project, located along …

As electric bicycles and scooters become increasingly common throughout the Lowcountry, safety concerns are growing among parents, residents and law enforcement, especially as more children and …

As the sun dropped lower over Hilton Head Island’s marshes, passengers aboard Outside Hilton Head’s Ohana settled in, scanning the water for movement. Families with young children sat beside …

A new early childhood education center is planned for Bluffton, with The Goddard School set to open its first local campus in the spring of 2027. The nationally known education franchise marked …

As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026, communities across Bluffton and Hilton Head Island are planning celebrations filled with races, concerts, …

Lowcountry Community Church is preparing to host its third annual School Staff Appreciation Brunch on Aug. 1, with organizers expecting as many as 350 teachers, administrators and school employees …

Beaufort County School District has announced its 2026-27 Teachers of the Year and Support Staff of the Year, recognizing educators and school employees selected by their colleagues for outstanding …

Hurricane season runs from June 1 to Nov. 30, with peak activity typically occurring from mid-August to mid-October. For 2026, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [NOAA]predicts …

Haig Point Club & Community Association has launched a $40 million investment initiative that will guide golf course renovations, new amenities, infrastructure improvements and residential …

The Harbour Town Lighthouse was constructed between 1969 and 1970 by William and John Whalley. Financed by developer Charles Fraser, the lighthouse initially was mocked by some residents as …

The Kiwanis Club of Bluffton awarded 10 Sondra Ammeen Memorial Scholarships May 19, recognizing students from several Lowcountry schools for their academic achievement, leadership, service and …

The Coastal Discovery Museum is presenting “Conceptual Threads,” an exhibition by the Art Quilters of the Lowcountry that showcases more than 60 works exploring memory, landscape, family history …

A regional food relief effort is helping local nonprofits across the South Carolina Lowcountry and coastal Georgia meet growing demand for food assistance. On May 1, The Church of Jesus Christ …

More than 4,400 members participated in Palmetto Electric Cooperative’s 2026 Annual Meeting, where cooperative leaders highlighted economic development projects, community giving efforts and rising …

Each spring, something magical starts happening beneath palmettos, behind backyard fences, in the wooded areas between neighborhoods and alongside the edges of golf courses and retention ponds.Fox …

Self Help has unveiled a new refrigerated Mobile Market designed to bring fresh food directly into communities across Beaufort and Jasper counties. The nonprofit introduced the vehicle during a …

Beaufort County School District is launching a new summer food program that will provide free weekly breakfast and lunch meal kits for children during the summer months. The program, called …