The Island News

23/07/2025

Another Beaufort Water Festival is in the books ...

Commodore Todd Stowe wears a South Carolina State Flag, and his wife, Patsy, wears an American Flag, both given by Rep. Shannon Erickson, during the 69th Annual Beaufort Water Festival Caribbean Night on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. Amber Hewitt/The Island News Another one down: 69th Beaufort Water Festi...

23/07/2025

There was a historically significant act of diplomacy and international goodwill last week and it took place right here in Beaufort ...

On Wednesday, July 16, 2025, Beaufort’s three Rotary Clubs came together for a joint video meeting with their twin city, Ostroh, Ukraine. Amber Hewitt/The Island News People of Beaufort, Ostroh have historic meeting July 23, 2025 News Area’s Rotary Clubs facilitate ZOOM video call with sister ci...

23/07/2025

Y’all ready for a bless up time?!

Gullah/Geechee Famlee Day is back on Saturday, July 26, 2025 — and you are invited to the ultimate famlee reunion at the Penn Center National Landmark Historic District on historic St. Helena Island!

Hosted by none other than Queen Quet, Chieftess of the Gullah/Geechee Nation, this powerful and joyful day brings together Gullah/Geechee people and supporters from near and far to celebrate the culture, history, and spirit of a proud Nation.

Here’s what’s happening throughout the day:

🌀 Authentic Gullah/Geechee language, music, food, and art
🎧 Live music all day with DJs Kwame Sha of AMP™ & Carolina Apollo
💃 Performances by Wona Womalan African Dance Group, Khetnu Nefer & Dr. Yew, Dani’s Dance Dynamics, and Dayclean de African Spirit
🎨 One-of-a-kind Gullah/Geechee crafts and artwork for sale
🗺️ Tours of the York W. Bailey Museum and Reconstruction Era National Historical Park
🍽️ Traditional Gullah/Geechee food gwine be dey fa nyam pun
🪭 "Boots on the Ground Git Down!" (Bring your fans!)

This is a true famlee event — bring the children, bring the elders, and come soak in the beauty and spirit of the Gullah/Geechee Nation.

Ef hunnuh waan kno fa tru who webe, hunnuh hafa cm ta disya!

It’s gon be a time. Fa tru.

19/07/2025

17/07/2025

Larry Dandridge Agent Orange exposure and disability compensation July 16, 2025 Contributors/Larry Dandridge/Military By Larry Dandridge Editor’s note: This article is the third in a series of five. This is the third article in a series of five on Agent Orange and service-connected disability comp...

17/07/2025

Beaufort Marine joining Blue Angels July 16, 2025 Military From staff reports One of Beaufort’s own will be joining the Blue Angels for the 2026 air show season. 1st Lt. Danielle Cribb, from Beaufort, S.C., will be the squadron’s Public Affairs Officer next year. Currently the Director of COMMST...

17/07/2025

Letters to the Editor July 16, 2025 Letters to Editor/Voices Supporting Sheriff Tanner I am writing to express my support and appreciation for Sheriff Tanner’s prompt action to re-join the ICE 287(g) partnership program. Anti-immigration enforcement activists are trying to spread a misleading narr...

17/07/2025

Andy Brack South Carolina’s presidential ride to get wilder July 16, 2025 Voices By Andy Brack What South Carolinians saw last week as Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom made a two-day swing through the state was more than a highly visible candidate who probably will run for president in 2028...

17/07/2025

Scott Graber Troublesome for all of us July 16, 2025 Contributors/Scott Graber/Voices By Scott Graber When I was at George Washington Law School (1967-1970), there was a frenzy underway in Washington, D.C. It was kinda like the French Revolution without the guillotine — radical reform was on the M...

17/07/2025

Terry Manning The one time I agree with MAGA July 16, 2025 Contributors/Terry Manning/Voices By Terry Manning My thoughts on pedophiles are pretty cut and dried. If the offenders can be rehabilitated, keep them out of situations where they might relapse. If they cannot be rehabilitated? Throw them i...

17/07/2025

Bill Rauch Doing the calculus on Tickton Hall July 16, 2025 Bill Rauch/Contributors/Voices By Bill Rauch This column is about why property taxes rise for existing residents when their local governments annex large new developments into their municipality. More specifically, it is about by approximat...