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Laurel Bay First Day
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Ahmed T. Williamson, Marine Corps Recruit Training Depot Parris Island and Eastern Recruiting Region commanding general, greets students Monday, Aug. 5, at Bolden Elementary School on Laurel Bay. The command teams for Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island and Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort visited the schools to cheer on the students for the first day of the new school year. Lance Cpl. William Horsley/USMC.
How to deal with poor air quality
The hazy, hot and humid days of summer have arrived in Beaufort. But even though you cannot see it, polluted air can cause difficulty breathing, flare-ups of allergy or asthma, and other lung problems. Long-term exposure to air pollution can raise the risk of other diseases, including heart disease and cancer.
P.E.P. Club holds July meeting
The P.E.P. (People Enjoying People) held its July meeting at the Recreation Center. This week’s program featured Helga Hiott. Mrs. Hiott regaled the attendees with stories of her and her late husband’s, “Sonny Hiott”, travels in Europe. Mr. Hiott and two other co-workers went to Rome for a business conference. Mrs. Hiott went along “for the ride.” While there they took a few extra days and visited the Pope in Rome, Holland, and Malta. Helga told about things they did in each city and her stories were enjoyed by all in attendance.
Rep. Nancy Mace speaks on Tropical Storm Debby recovery efforts
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Congresswoman Nancy Mace sat down with News 2’s Erin Morgan to discuss how Tropical Storm Debby impacted her district and ongoing recovery efforts. Rep. Mace represents the first congressional district, which encompasses parts of Beaufort, Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton, Dorchester, and Jasper counties. All of which were impacted by Debby including with […]
Hampton Hall resident recalls flooding from Tropical Storm Debby
When Laurie White, head girls’ soccer coach at Hilton Head Christian Academy, left work Aug. 5 and returned to her Hampton Hall home, she could not imagine that she would be trapped there for three days. Nor could she have conceived of a scenario where sporting equipment would help...
Beaufort County nixed plan for tornado sirens, then a twister touched down on Lady's Island
LADY'S ISLAND — Jeff Lepori and his wife were sheltering in their closet after midnight Aug. 6 when they heard a whooshing sound and felt a change in pressure before flying debris hit their roof. A tornado had briefly touched down, toppling trees and damaging the couple's garage, but leaving the Leporis unscathed.
Rollover accident on Lady's Island claims life of Beaufort man
BEAUFORT — A single-vehicle accident claimed the life of the driver late Aug. 13. The driver, identified as James Powell Jr. by the Beaufort County Coroner's Office, died at the scene of the accident. Powell was a 46-year-old Beaufort resident at the time of the accident, which occurred just after 11 p.m. on Lady's Island.
8th Annual Lowcountry Book Club Convention
Its 8th annual Lowcountry Book Club Convention on Friday, September 27, at the Technical College of the Lowcountry in Beaufort, and Saturday, September 28, at the Culinary Institute of the South at the Technical College of the Lowcountry in Bluffton. Ideal for book club members, those interested in joining a book club, or anyone who simply loves the joy of reading, the Lowcountry Book Club Convention is made possible in part by the support of the Pulpwood Queens Books Club, with book sales through NeverMore Books.
Gigantic Challenges! Whole Foods Market in Beaufort, SC, Permanently Closes, Laying Off 50 Employees
MJP – Beaufort, South Carolina – Employee claims indicate that fifty people will be laid off as a consequence of the permanent closure of the Whole Foods Market in Beaufort, South Carolina. Since the store has long been a community mainstay, stocking organic and specialty foods, its closure is a big deal.
Hilton Head Island fishermen recount unforgettable day on the water
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. — What began as a rough day to go fishing turned into a memory one Lowcountry charter captain will never forget. In this week's Lowcountry Living, we're showing you what he and his first mate are calling the catch of a lifetime. Captain Stratton Pollitzer...
Accommodations tax grant applications now available
BEAUFORT, S.C. (Aug. 14, 2024) -- Accommodations Tax (ATAX) Grant Applications for Fiscal Year 2025 are now available from the City of Beaufort. The application may be accessed on the City’s website here on the City’s Finance Department page (https://bit.ly/3ysHWsN) or at the City Hall, Finance Department, 1911 Boundary Street. For additional information contact the ATAX Administrator Jay Phillips at jphillips@cityofbeaufort.org, (843) 525-7071.
Lowcountry News Thu 8-15-24
HERE’S SOME GOOD STORM NEWS FOR A CHANGE. WE CAN JUST WAVE AT HURRICANE ERNESTO WHEN IT BLOWS BY WAY OFF SHORE OVER THE WEEKEND, THOUGH WE WILL SEE LARGER AND LONGER WAVES OFF OUR BEACHES, WHICH WILL HELP SURFING, BUT THERE WILL ALSO BE A HIGHER DANGER OF RIP CURRENTS, THOSE DANGEROUS UNDERTOWS THAT GO OUT TO SEA AND CAN TAKE SWIMMERS OUT WITH THEM. RIP CURRENTS ARE BLAMED FOR ABOUT EIGHT DEATHS A YEAR IN THE CAROLINAS.
‘Face Your Future’ with Jonas Gadson
Dr. Jonas Gadson, DTM, known as “Mr. Enthusiastic!” announces FACING YOUR FUTURE WITH A NEW FOCUS, a public speaking and effective communication event specially designed for executives, professionals and business owners who are committed to getting their “Positive, Powerful and Purposeful” message to the world! Taking place Friday & Saturday September 27-28, 2024 from 9am-4pm at Tru by Hilton Beaufort, in Beaufort.
McKinney Brings Poetry Collection to Beaufort
Ginny McKinney will be in Beaufort on Friday, August 16, to sign copies of her book It’s All True Life. McKinney’s calls the book “a collection of poetry, primarily in free verse and storytelling form.” She believes every day brings its own poetry, and her job as a writer is to capture it. Though she hails from central South Carolina, some of her poems have a distinctly Lowcountry feel.
Romance Novelist Jennifer Vido in Beaufort
The Gull Island series captivates readers with Vido’s sweet romances set in the charming Lowcountry. In 2024, Vido’s talent garnered accolades, with Baltimore Magazine readers naming her Best Local Author in their annual Best of Baltimore poll, while the Baltimore Sun acknowledged her with an Honorable Mention in their Best of 2024 Author Category. In recognition of her literary achievements, Baltimore Magazine honored Jennifer as a finalist for Best Local Author in their 2023 Best of Baltimore Readers’ Poll.
Residents warned after brazen alligators take over flooded cities
Southerners are being told to watch out for unexpected alligators in their backyards and swimming pools as Tropical Storm Debby deluges the East Coast. Several in South Carolina have filmed massive gators stalking their streets and taking dips in backyard pools since Debby made landfall on Monday. ‘There’s a seven-footer,’...
The Miracle of Max
A baby flatlining in the ER waiting room isn’t how parents imagine the experience of giving birth to their first child. But for Stephanie and Stephen McChesney, it became their reality. Their miracle baby, Max, was brought back to life by the grace of God and angel doctors, defying the odds that were stacked against him.
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