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Forecast calls for below-normal 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season
2+ week, 1+ day ago (417+ words) Forecasters with Colorado State University have released their report and they are predicting a below-average Atlantic hurricane season in 2026 with as many as only 6 hurricanes forming, meteorologists with CSU said this week. Researchers said there is a below-average probability for…...
SCDNR to host two local saltwater fishing clinics in Beaufort area
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (578+ words) The SC Department of Natural Resources is hosting two free fishing clinics in April: the first will be on Friday, April 10th, and the second clinic will be Friday, April 17. On Friday, April 10th, SCDNR is hosting a Saltwater Pier Fishing Clinic…...
New phone app informs you of status on Woods Memorial Bridge
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (351+ words) Have you ever been in a hurry and got stuck at the Woods Memorial Bridge in downtown Beaufort either leaving from or going to our sea islands? It's happened to everyone at some point. Ever wish you could know ahead…...
Bath & Body Works announces opening date for Beaufort location
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (351+ words) Beaufort Station has been quite an addition to the Beaufort community since its first stores opened up back in 2024 bringing several name brand stores to Beaufort area shoppers. And it was announced in January by its management company, Puccinelli Management,…...
USCB establishes the Jonathan Green Maritime Cultural Center
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (300+ words) As the Lowcountry's university, USCB is privileged to establish the Jonathan Green Maritime Cultural Center," said Al M. Panu, USCB chancellor. The center embodies USCB's commitment to enriching the region through artistic and cultural offerings. It is destined to become an…...
City of Beaufort to issue ban on thick plastic shopping bags
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (435+ words) The city of Beaufort is proposing to ban the usage of single-use plastic bags and other single use plastics in order to protect the local environment. The items considered to be banned are grocery bags, with recommendations being made on…...
Parris Island to conduct full-scale emergency active shooter exercise
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Wood Stork removed from endangered list due to recovery
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (377+ words) In a landmark victory for wildlife conservation, the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service officially announced today that the wood stork has been removed from the federal list of endangered and threatened wildlife. The delisting, going into effect on March 9, 2026, marks the…...
Another rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on Beaufort beach
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (375+ words) A sturgeon washing up on a beach is pretty rare because sturgeon are pretty rare. They are quite rare indeed. To see this one washed ashore must have been a sight for folks on Fripp Island. One also washed up…...
Beaufort History: The Great Fire of 1907
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (545+ words) On January 17th, 1907, the little seaside town we all love almost burned to the ground, and things we see today might not even be here. Taking a walk through Beaufort's historic district is like taking a step back in time. But,…...