Several of the “Best Islands in South Carolina” are found in Beaufort, SC
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4d ago
Southern Living magazine fired off its readers’ poll list of Best Island in South Carolina this month, and, unsurprisingly, four of the ten spots on it are taken by islands here in Beaufort County. Two in the northern end of the county, and two in the southern end. “With 34 barrier and tidal islands peppering its shoreline (more than any other state except for Florida), South Carolina spills over with natural wonders, beautiful beaches, and unique destinations to explore,” SL said. “In our 2024 South’s Best awards, readers voted on some of the very best of them. Here are the best islands in So ..read more
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Fripp Island named one of the Prettiest Beach Towns in the South
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by Explore Beaufort
1w ago
Everybody knows that Beaufort’s sea islands are the best and Southern Living magazine wants to be sure that absolutely everybody knows that Fripp Island is near the top of the list; so much that the popular magazine has put the gorgeous 3.5 mile land mass at the very end of U.S. Highway 21 on a short list of Prettiest Beach Towns in Every Southern State. Of course South Carolina is home to some of the country’s most absolutely stunning beachfront towns, from under-the-radar beaches to small towns perfect for a summer vacation. With so many beaches dotting our coast, there is no shortage of bea ..read more
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Wreaths Across America National Mobile Exhibit to make stop in Beaufort Friday
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1w ago
Beaufort County Veterans Affairs in partnership with Wreaths Across America Beaufort is proud to announce a local stop for the Wreaths Across America Mobile Education Exhibit (MEE) National Tour. The Mobile Education Exhibit will be in town on Friday, March 15th, from 10am until 1pm, at Mossy Oaks Elementary School, located at 2510 Mossy Oaks Road in the city of Beaufort. It’s free and open to the public. The Exhibit will be parked right on Mossy Oaks Road in front of Mossy Oaks Elementary School so students from Beaufort Middle School across the street will be able to visit and learn as well ..read more
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Woods Memorial Bridge to be closed to boat traffic during daily rush hours
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2w ago
The Woods Memorial Bridge opening schedule will be modified beginning March 25 to allow continuous traffic flow during morning and evening rush hours, with some exceptions. “This adjustment to the schedule has been in the works for almost a year. We’ve collaborated with Beaufort County, the South Carolina Department of Transportation, and the United States Coast Guard to bring about this change,” said Beaufort City Manager Scott Marshall.  “Special acknowledgment is extended to State Rep. Shannon Erickson for her invaluable support and advocacy throughout this process.” The U.S. Coast Gua ..read more
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South Carolina DHEC launches derelict boat turn-in program
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by Explore Beaufort
3w ago
Abandoned and derelict boats have been a chronic problem along South Carolina’s coast, and we’ve seen our share of it here in Beaufort County. Now, DHEC, the Department of Health and Environmental Control, is stepping in with a new pilot program to get rid of them. DHEC is piloting a new Vessel Turn-In Program this summer for eight coastal counties. They include Beaufort, Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton, Dorchester, Georgetown, Horry and Jasper. “The Vessel Turn-In Program is an excellent opportunity for the residents of South Carolina’s coastal counties to dispose of their unwanted or aging ve ..read more
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Hurricane names for upcoming 2024 Atlantic hurricane season
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by Explore Beaufort
3w ago
With hurricane season about three months away, here are the hurricane names for the potential storms in 2024. The National Hurricane Center will release its official outlook on the upcoming season in May while Colorado State University will release its first season outlook in early April. The 2023 season was tied with 1933 for the 4th worst on record, with a total of 20 named storms, including 3 major hurricanes that reached a Category 3 or more. Only one of those storms hit the U.S. coastline, Idalia, on August 30, 2023. Here is the list of 21 names for the 2024 season: Alberto Beryl Chris D ..read more
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Beaufort named Coolest Small Town in South Carolina
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by Explore Beaufort
1M ago
Well, Beaufort, SC has just done it again. Coming on the heels of last week’s accolades which named Beaufort the Most Charming Town in South Carolina, we were also just named the Coolest Small Town in the Palmetto State as well, this time by the popular travel website Far & Wide. In selecting its America’s Coolest Towns in Every State for 2024 in a February 12 article, the website said that “big cities like New York and Los Angeles may get most of the attention, but America is filled with small towns and communities that have long formed the backbone of the nation. These towns are filled w ..read more
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National Park Service releases findings of study on Beaufort National Historic District
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by Explore Beaufort
1M ago
The National Park Service (NPS) today released a comprehensive study to help guide future preservation of South Carolina’s Beaufort National Historic Landmark (NHL) District— which is recognized nationally for its antebellum history and architecture, and role in the Civil War and Reconstruction era. The Beaufort National Historic Landmark Condition and Integrity Study documents changes that have occurred within and adjacent to the district since its NHL designation in 1973, analyzes the district’s current integrity as compared to when it was designated, and examines projects and trends that ma ..read more
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Beaufort named Most Charming Town in South Carolina
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by Explore Beaufort
1M ago
Beaufort, SC was just named the Most Charming Town in South Carolina, and it’s not the first time. In a February article, Reader’s Digest named the Most Charming Towns in All 50 States and Beaufort got the nod for the Palmetto State. Yes, Beaufort is getting more accolades, and we couldn’t be happier. In its article, Reader’s Digest made sure to point out that, “If you’ve been to Charleston, South Carolina, envision Beaufort as a mini-version of that historic American city.” “Set along the Atlantic Ocean, Beaufort has plenty of moss-draped oaks, Civil War–era homes and that genteel Southern se ..read more
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Construction in high gear at new Beaufort Station shopping center
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by Explore Beaufort
1M ago
Lots of construction activity is ongoing at the new Beaufort Station shopping center at Robert Smalls Parkway and Parris Island Gateway as it’s developer, The Morgan Companies, works its way toward its expected completion date. Lots of buildings are springing up as it’s expected that the center will be completed and ready to open before the end of 2024. The 209,250 square foot shopping center with outparcels on the corner of Robert Smalls Parkway and Paris Island Gateway will be home to a variety of businesses that are new to Beaufort, SC as well as a couple that will be moving across the high ..read more
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