Beaufort News

When the federal government takes up the next round of military base realignment and closures -- a process that could begin as soon as 2015 -- national security interests should determine which installations remain open and which ones close.

Focusing on all the good things in Beaufort has been the pastime of its residents in the past weeks, and it has been proven once again that Beaufort has the ability to come together in a variety of ways to support the greater community.

Convictions or sentences in at least 10 trials in South Carolina and other states face challenge because of the incendiary comments attributed to Marine Lt.

The man, 39, entered the river for a midnight swim near the Pigeon Point boat landing, according to a news release.

Millions of dollars have been spent on a huge redevelopment plan overseen by a hand-picked committee chaired by a person who no longer lives within city limits; the fee to cut a tree has gone from $5 to $35; it purchased an industrial park with nothing on it; there's a proposal to place a commercial building adjacent to the Henry C. Chambers ... (more)

The Original Gullah Festival is returning this weekend for its 27th celebration, and organizers hope a new location, attractions and lower prices will give them room to grow and attract more attendees.

When travelers on Highway 17 cross the Combahee River south of Charleston, they're likely to notice the large sign dedicating the bridge to abolitionist and Underground Railroad "conductor" Harriet Tubman.

From right, Belk employees Morgan Waters, Maricela Corral and Amber Godwin paint 20 small canvases for an educational wall hanging at Beaufort Elementary School.

The University of South Carolina Beaufort women's golf team is in 18th place after the first round of the NAIA Women's Golf National Championships, as the Sand Sharks posted a team score of 328 on Tuesday at Wilderness Ridge Golf Club.

I received my blouse last Friday and want to thank you for your efforts in getting things done.

Jessicah Peters/The Sun Today John Clingerman made returning to the French horn an item on his wish list when he retired.

For The Sun Today Amiri Geuka Farris developed his artistic talents at a young age.

Stephanie was adopted, but her owner passed away. She's a resilient kitty and can't wait for someone new to love her.

St. Helena Island's Candice Glover was named the next " American Idol " Thursday night at the end of a star-studded FOX TV show that included Jennifer Hudson singing a duet with Glover and Aretha Franklin joining voices with the top-10 girls.

Norman "Kirk" Kirkland Jr. was swimming with his grandfather and a cousin in the Ashepoo River near Crosby's Landing at about 6:30 p.m. Saturday when he disappeared under the water and did not resurface, according to Deputy Chief Ted Stanfield of the Colleton County Sheriff's Office.

This special concert with the Beaufort Symphony Orchestra and Beaufort Youth Orchestra comes to Sun City's Magnolia Hall at 7 p.m. May 21.

Nearly $200,000 in city of Beaufort accommodations tax money could be awarded Tuesday, but how that money is given out could still be up for discussion.

A 67-year-old Beaufort woman contacted law enforcement after someone used her personal information to order a computer, according to a Beaufort County Sheriff's Office report.

Two "American Idol" watch parties are planned this week in Beaufort, one on Wednesday for the show's finale and another Thursday when this season's winner will be announced.

Norman "Kirk" Kirkland Jr. was swimming in the Ashepoo River at about 6:30 p.m. Saturday when he drowned, according to Colleton County Coronor Richard Harvey.