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Remembering the man who fed Beaufort
A standing room only crowd of about 500 gathered along the shores of the Beaufort River last Sunday to celebrate the life of one of Beaufort’s greats. Steve Brown passed away peacefully two weeks ago, and his wife, Jean, and their four children Stephanie, Kelsey, Mitchell, and Wade jointly hosted the celebratory event.
Proposed monument for the “forgotten son of South Carolina”
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Members of the General Assembly have proposed a monument be built at the South Carolina State House to honor the historical significance of Robert Smalls. According to the bill, “a monument to honor Robert Smalls would represent the remarkable contributions, achievements, and accomplishments of this forgotten son of South Carolina and […]
FIRST ALERT: Tornado watch issued for Lowcountry counties, strong storms possible
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Most counties in the Lowcountry are under a tornado watch Thursday afternoon. Beaufort, Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton, and Dorchester counties are under a tornado watch until 7 p.m. Thursday. A watch means tornadoes are possible in and near the watch area. Stay informed and be ready to...
Flight Tracker: Savannah-Hilton Head airport reports delays as severe weather moves in
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Above video: Your Thursday headlines. Several flights in and out of the Savannah-Hilton Head International Airport are reporting delays as severe weather moves into Coastal Georgia and the South Carolina Lowcountry. Much of the region is under a tornado watch, with tornado warnings possible.
Meet the group of Beaufort County veteran's teeing off at the PGA Championship next week
PARRIS ISLAND, S.C. — There's more than just Marine training at Parris Island, there's also a golf course that allows veterans and active duty of all branches to come and play. The Legends Golf Course Pro, Jeff Harris says he teaches lessons for free to veterans. It’s a program...
Veteran of the Week – Frankie Bonds
Beaufort’s Frankie Bonds, 69, joined the United States Marine Corps here in Beaufort in 1973. After Boot Camp at Parris Island, he trained as a mechanic at Camp Lejeune. With the drawdown after Vietnam, he was transferred to the Marine Corps Reserve. He drilled with his unit in Augusta, GA., for six years and was finally separated in 1981. He worked in the Lowcountry, from Charleston to Beaufort, mostly as a carpenter. Today he is remodeling his home on St. Helena Island and he is a member of American Legion Beaufort Post 207.
Black Chamber First Friday
Attendees engage in conversation with a vendor during the First Friday event in downtown Beaufort hosted by the Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce on May 3, 2024, sponsored by the Original Gullah Festival of South Carolina. Amber Hewitt/The Island News.
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