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Tragedy and tension have shaken Beaufort County in recent days. In just two weeks, our community has faced unimaginable ...
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

The City of Beaufort is considering a new nuisance abatement ordinance that would give city officials expanded authority...
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

Hundreds of pages of legal code. Dozens of changes. One big question 👉 What do the revisions to Beaufort’s Development C...
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!

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From $4.5M to $24.8M: Beaufort County’s Budget Carry Over Skyrockets 📈💰 This carry over will increase the Capital Projec...
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

After nearly two years in Beaufort, Deputy City Manager J.J. Sauve is stepping down on Oct. 31st. Having served as a ste...
09/04/2025

After nearly two years in Beaufort, Deputy City Manager J.J. Sauve is stepping down on Oct. 31st. Having served as a steady bridge between residents and city government during his tenure, Sauve’s absence will be felt by the whole community. While his departure is due to unrelated reasons, the timing comes as City Hall faces one of its biggest controversies yet.

Read the full story 👉 beaufortinsider.org/city-of-beaufort-loses-deputy-city-manager-j-j-sauve-amid-ongoing-challenges/

STRs and ADUs took center-stage at the Beaufort Planning Commission meeting last week. Almost a dozen city residents sho...
08/28/2025

STRs and ADUs took center-stage at the Beaufort Planning Commission meeting last week. Almost a dozen city residents showed up to share personal stories, concerns for their neighborhood, and ideas for reform. While perspectives varied, there was one common thought: The current code isn’t working, and something needs to be done. Read the full story on beaufortinsider.org

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08/20/2025

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Back to the Drawing Board: Pigeon Point Boat Landing Update 📰⛵️The City of Beaufort celebrated the ribbon-cutting of the...
08/12/2025

Back to the Drawing Board: Pigeon Point Boat Landing Update 📰⛵️
The City of Beaufort celebrated the ribbon-cutting of the newly upgraded Pigeon Point Playground, and now attention is shifting to the nearby Pigeon Point Boat Landing project. After a critical review of the conceptual design from residents in May, city officials suggest the newly revised designs will be ready for review later this month.
Read the full story at BeaufortInsider.org 📲

Why is Beaufort County planning a 2026 tax referendum when most 2018 projects remain untouched, and voters rejected the ...
08/03/2025

Why is Beaufort County planning a 2026 tax referendum when most 2018 projects remain untouched, and voters rejected the last tax referendum less than a year ago? According to Deputy County Administrator Jared Fralix, "we have more projects than funding," yet discussions about a new sales tax referendum continue.

📰💸 Dig into the spending, delays, and what it means for 2026: BeaufortInsider.org

“We’re not just cutting a ribbon, we’re opening a new chapter.” Pigeon Point’s playground is back and better than ever 🛝...
07/31/2025

“We’re not just cutting a ribbon, we’re opening a new chapter.” Pigeon Point’s playground is back and better than ever 🛝🌳 New equipment, safer design, and plenty of shade make this a win for Beaufort families. Read the Full Story at www.beaufortinsider.org

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