STORY 1 From the Island Packet Heavy winds from Tropical Storm Debby generated a “short-lived” tornado on Lady’s Island early Tuesday morning, the National Weather Service’s Charleston office confirmed Wednesday afternoon. Forecasters determined the twister was an EF0, according to NWS lead meteorologist Peter Mohlin. It’s the weakest category in t…

STORY 1 From the Island News Beaufort County has partnered with AccessNow, to complete a pilot project enhancing accessibility awareness at Beaufort County’s Passive Parks. This is the first project of its kind in South Carolina, focusing on informing the public about accessibility on three popular passive parks: Widgeon Point, Crystal Lake, and Fo…

STORY 1 From the Post & Courier South Carolina will grow to nearly 6.4 million residents by 2042 — if the state’s latest projections prove accurate — and just a handful of counties will account for most of the population growth. Five counties could see their populations soar by 49 percent or more from 2024 to 2042, a pace of growth likely to strain…

STORY 1 From Beaufort County Beaufort County encourages pet owners to plan for the well-being of their pets on Independence Day. Every year at this time, the County’s Animal Services Department receives an influx of 30 to 60 lost dogs and cats. “Loud fireworks and large crowds can distress animals, so avoid taking them to Fourth of July activities,…

STORY 1 From the Island News Registered voters in the City of Beaufort who are interested in serving in local government in an elected capacity have the opportunity to run for City Council this fall. Three seats are on the ballot this November: the mayoral seat and two council seats. Those seats are currently occupied by Mayor Phil Cromer and City …

STORY 1 From the Island Packet The relieving platform otherwise known as the supporting structure of Beaufort’s iconic seawall at its famed Waterfront Park is in “severe deterioration.” The seawall is the anchor of the city’s downtown but the deterioration is so severe the weight of a docking cruise ship could potentially cause a “catastrophic fail…

STORY 1 From the Island Packet The Beaufort County Council voted unanimously Monday night to ask the community to approve an additional one percent tax for the next 10 years with promises to improve traffic and road conditions. The council is hoping to raise $950 million to fund 11 separate projects. The council had initially planned to ask for the…

STORY 1 From the Island News Voters in Beaufort County and all over South Carolina will take to the polls on Tuesday, June 11, to vote in both Democratic and Republican primaries. Story 3 From the Island Packet Multiple instances of alligators killing unleashed pets in Hilton Head’s Sea Pines last month sparked a flurry of online posts claiming the…

STORY 1 From Beaufort County Michael Moore has been selected as the new Administrator for Beaufort County. He will start work on July 1, 2024. Mr. Moore was selected as the result of an extensive national executive search. Beaufort County Council Vice-Chairman McElynn said, "Mr. Moore has been appointed by unanimous consent of council to the positi…