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11/29/2025

Local shops offer something the internet can’t replicate: gifts with story, craft, and character. Maybe it’s a hand-thrown mug from a local potter, a jar of honey from a nearby farm, or a scarf woven by someone you pass on Main Street. These are gifts infused with the heart of the town itself — the kind your loved ones keep, cherish, and remember.

When travelers and residents shop local during the holidays, they help small towns flourish in ways that extend far beyond December. 🎁❤️

Read "The Heart of Christmas: How Shopping Local Helps Small Towns Flourish" on Beaufort Insider: https://www.beaufortinsider.org/the-heart-of-christmas-how-shopping-local-helps-small-towns-flourish/

11/21/2025

As temperatures drop, First Choice by Select Health of SC is stepping up to help our community. Join them this Saturday from 10AM-1PM for free winter clothing, flu shots, and family fun at Burton Wells Rec Center. Everyone is welcome! ❄️

Adults can receive their flu shot with a valid photo ID and a health insurance card. Attendees can enjoy light refreshments and children's activities. Select Health
representatives will be on hand to share information about additional member benefits, and bilingual staff and interpreters will be available to assist Spanish-speaking families.

Read the full story 📰 https://www.beaufortinsider.org/warming-up-for-the-winter-first-choice-by-select-health-hosts-local-event-to-help-families-stay-warm-and-healthy/

11/16/2025

This is your chance to help shape one of Beaufort’s most iconic public spaces! The City of Beaufort and the Waterfront Advisory Committee launched a community survey this week that will help guide the future of Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park.

Open to city residents, visitors, tourists, business owners, and property owners, the survey is aimed at gathering community input on how the park should look, feel, and function in the years ahead.

Take the Survey ➡️ https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9PKDB7S
Read the Full Story 📰 https://www.beaufortinsider.org/public-input-needed-in-beauforts-waterfront-park-survey/

11/06/2025

Beaufort County officials have responded to Beaufort Insider’s questions regarding the $24.8 million carry over added to the FY26 budget—an amount that is more than five times larger than last year’s $4.5 million carry over and increases the overall county budget by nearly 10% after it was already approved.

While County staff say the increase is due to a new policy of carrying forward purchase orders across all funds, not just the Capital Projects Fund, that explanation still leaves the most critical question unanswered: why this year’s total ballooned to nearly $25 million.

Red the full article on BeaufortInsider.org 📰

11/05/2025

Around 8:25 p.m. on Friday, October 31st, the Beaufort Police Department received a call for a “shots fired incident” on Woodward Ave. The suspect, identified as Paul Dominic Smith, was arrested shortly after and is now facing 27 charges, including 11 counts of Assault & Battery of a High & Aggravated Nature and 11 counts of Pointing & Presenting Fi****ms at a Person. No injuries were reported.

The Pigeon Point neighborhood, a community known for its close-knit feel and family-friendly atmosphere, is left shaken but united in demanding safety for its citizens. Read the full article on BeaufortInsider.org 📰

10/26/2025

Beaufort County Schools Move Toward “Active” Safety with New Weapons Detection Systems

The Beaufort County Board of Education has unanimously approved the purchase and installation of weapons detection systems for all six of the county’s high schools, marking a significant step in active safety upgrades across the district. The decision came during the October 21st meeting, following an ongoing initiative to enhance safety measures to protect students and staff amid a rise in weapon-related incidents both locally and across the country.

📰👀 Read the full article on BeaufortInsider.org

10/21/2025

Beaufort’s Waterfront Park project is entering a critical new phase — and the community’s voice matters more than ever. Tonight at 5 p.m., the Waterfront Advisory Committee will meet to discuss an upcoming public survey that will shape the park’s future. Whether you care about preserving river views, improving flood protection, or enhancing public spaces, we need to hear your thoughts!
💬 Be part of the conversation and help shape the future of Beaufort’s Waterfront. Read the full article on BeaufortInsider.org

10/14/2025

Tragedy and tension have shaken Beaufort County in recent days. In just two weeks, our community has faced unimaginable loss and growing frustration, from the tragedy on St. Helena Island to the incident involving an off-duty deputy in Hilton Head. As residents mourn lives lost on St. Helena Island and demand answers from the Sheriff’s Office, questions of trust, safety, and accountability are echoing across the Lowcountry.

Our latest story explains what happened, what’s being investigated, and how the community is responding. Read the full story on 👉 BeaufortInsider.org

10/07/2025

The City of Beaufort is considering a new nuisance abatement ordinance that would give city officials expanded authority to address properties deemed unsafe, unsanitary, or disruptive to the surrounding community. The proposal was introduced at a recent City Council meeting and is now moving through the approval process. Read the full story at 👉 beaufortinsider.org

10/02/2025

Hundreds of pages of legal code. Dozens of changes. One big question 👉 What do the revisions to Beaufort’s Development Code actually mean for residents?

Both Mayor Phil Cromer and Director of Community Development Curt Freese say these changes will make development “clearer, more predictable, and more transparent". For detailed insights on what's changing and what it means for you, check out our latest Q&A!

Read the full story through our link in bio or visit BeaufortInsider.org 📰

09/25/2025

From $4.5M to $24.8M: Beaufort County’s Budget Carry Over Skyrockets 📈💰

This carry over will increase the Capital Projects budget by an additional 31%, the Special Revenues budget by 8%, and the General Fund budget by

09/19/2025

📚 The Beaufort Library is more than books— it’s a community hub. From park passes and health kits to storytimes, book clubs, and even StoryWalk trails, it’s one of Beaufort’s most underrated resources.
➡️ See everything your library card gets you: https://www.beaufortinsider.org/local-libraries-as-community-hubs-more-than-just-books/

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