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McDorman to retire as Beaufort police chief in January

BEAUFORT, S.C. (Dec. 7, 2023)  – Police Chief Dale A. McDorman will retire from the Beaufort Police Department on Jan. 26, 2024. McDorman announced his retirement to his department on Dec. 6.

City Manager Scott Marshall said that, upon M...

Beaufort launches SeeClickFix app, an easy way to report service issues

BEAUFORT, S.C. (Dec. 5, 2023) –  If you want to report a damaged street sign in the City of Beaufort, we now have an app for that -- and for reporting many other service concerns!

Today the City of Beaufort introduces SeeClickFix, a tool...

Waterfront Park playground closed for a couple of days for repairs

BEAUFORT, S.C. (Dec. 5, 2024)  – The playground at Waterfront Park is closed Dec. 5-6 for repairs to some of the equipment. It is expected to reopen by midday on Thursday, Dec. 7.

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New assistant city manager for Beaufort will start in January

BEAUFORT, S.C. (Dec. 4, 2023)–  John J. Sauve, an attorney and public safety professional with extensive government experience, will join the City of Beaufort as assistant city manager the week of Jan. 8, 2024.

Sauve, who goes by JJ, currently ove...

Pigeon Point Dock is closed

BEAUFORT, S.C. (Nov. 30, 2023) – The Pigeon Point Dock is closed to boaters and pedestrians. It has suffered significant damage and the City of Beaufort is evaluating options for replacement.

The boat ramp remains open at this time.

City Manager Scott Marsh...

City to celebrate Arbor Day with tree planting at Pigeon Point Park

BEAUFORT, S.C. (Nov. 27, 2023) –  Please join the Parks division of the City of Beaufort’s Public Works Department as they plant a redbud tree at Pigeon Point Park in honor of Arbor Day, which is observed throughout South Carolina on the first Fr...

Thanksgiving weekend: City offices closed; holiday events start

BEAUFORT, S.C. (Nov. 16, 2023)  –  City of Beaufort offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 23-24, in honor of Thanksgiving.

Capital Waste pickups that are normally scheduled for Thursdays will take place on Friday i...

Beaufort introduces new print newsletter, The Beacon

BEAUFORT, S.C. (Nov. 16, 2023) –  Residents of the City of Beaufort should soon be getting a print newsletter in their mailboxes from their City government.

Called The Beacon, the 12-page newsletter has stories and information pertinent to City re...

Holiday Weekend is just around the corner!

BEAUFORT, S.C. (Nov. 14, 2023)  –  Beaufort’s biggest celebration of the year – Holiday Weekend – is fast approaching, and we hear that Santa’s elves (aka our Downtown Operations and Public Works Departments) are making sure everything w...

Public meetings in City of Beaufort week of Nov. 13

Note: Change to information on Nov. 14 Work Session

BEAUFORT, S.C. (Nov. 9, 2023) – Beaufort City Council, board and commission meetings take place in person at City Hall. The public is invited to attend. Public comment is also allowed via Zoom. ...

New speed limit of 25 mph is being posted in downtown residential streets

BEAUFORT, S.C. (Nov. 7, 2023) –  The South Carolina Department of Transportation and the City of Beaufort are in the process of installing new 25 mph signs throughout downtown Beaufort neighborhoods. Previously, the speed limit had been...

City to close offices Nov. 10 in honor of Veterans Day

BEAUFORT, S.C. (Nov. 7, 2023) – City of Beaufort offices will be closed to honor Veterans Day on Friday, Nov. 10. The annual Veterans Day Parade, sponsored by the Beaufort County Veterans Affairs Office, will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, ...

Public meetings in City of Beaufort week of Nov. 6

BEAUFORT, S.C. (Nov. 6, 2023) – Beaufort City Council, board and commission meetings take place in person at City Hall. The public is invited to attend. Public comment is also allowed via Zoom. The link for Zoom will be on each agenda. All meeti...

Cromer, Sutton are candidates for mayor

BEAUFORT, S.C. (Nov. 2, 2023) –  Phil Cromer and Mike Sutton, both former members of Beaufort City Council, will be on the Special Election ballot on Dec. 12 to fill the unexpired term of former Mayor Stephen Murray.

Murray resigned in September. ...

Deadline to apply for Beaufort Planning Commission is Nov. 6

BEAUFORT, S.C. (Oct. 25, 2023) –  The City of Beaufort is seeking members to serve on its Planning Commission. The new Planning Commission assumes discretionary review authority formerly held by the Metropolitan Planning Commission and the city’s...

Two are appointed to Historic District Review Board

BEAUFORT, S.C. (October 11, 2023) –  Beaufort City Council appointed two people to the Historic District Review Board during its Regular Meeting on Oct. 10. The appointments take place immediately and expire on June 30, 2026.

Those appoi...

Public meetings in City of Beaufort week of Oct. 9

BEAUFORT, S.C. (Oct. 9, 2023) – Beaufort City Council, board and commission meetings take place in person at City Hall. The public is invited to attend. Public comment is also allowed via Zoom. The link for Zoom will be on each agenda. All meeti...

Halloween festivities at Waterfront Park set for Oct. 21

BEAUFORT, S.C. (Oct. 5, 2023) – Are you ready for some scary good times?

Then put Saturday, Oct. 21, on your calendar and plan to bring the kiddies to the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park, where the City will host a Halloween Celebration beginni...

Public meetings in City of Beaufort week of Oct. 2

BEAUFORT, S.C. (Oct. 2, 2023) – Beaufort City Council, board and commission meetings take place in person at City Hall. The public is invited to attend. Public comment is also allowed via Zoom. The link for Zoom will be on each agenda. All meeti...

Public meetings in City of Beaufort week of Sept. 25

BEAUFORT, S.C. (Sept. 25, 2023)  – Beaufort City Council, board and commission meetings take place in person at City Hall. The public is invited to attend. Public comment is also allowed via Zoom. The link for Zoom will be on each agend...

City Council considers a new Planning Commission

BEAUFORT, S.C. (Sept. 21, 2023) –  Beaufort City Council is considering several amendments to the Beaufort Development Code, which was adopted in 2017 to regulate development in the City of Beaufort within the parameters of a form-based...

Murray resigns; McFee is acting mayor of Beaufort

BEAUFORT, S.C. (Sept. 15, 2023) – Stephen Murray has resigned from his position as mayor of the City of Beaufort, effective today, Sept. 15, 2023. Michael McFee, Mayor Pro Tem, under the Beaufort Code of Ordinances, is the acting mayor until a n...

Scott Street between Port Republic and Bay to close Sept. 18-22

BEAUFORT, S.C. (Sept. 12, 2023) –  Scott Street in downtown Beaufort, from Port Republic Street to Bay Street, will be closed to vehicular traffic for five days beginning Monday, Sept. 18, through Friday, Sept. 22. Businesses will remai...

Appeals denied in lawsuits challenging downtown building approvals

BEAUFORT, S.C. (Sept. 11, 2023) –  Judge Edward W. Miller, of the Beaufort County Court of Common Pleas, rendered decisions on Aug. 29 in three lawsuits naming the City of Beaufort as a defendant. These lawsuits appealed decisions made ...

Public meetings in City of Beaufort week of Sept. 11

BEAUFORT, S.C. (Sept. 11, 2023) – Beaufort City Council, board and commission meetings take place in person at City Hall. The public is invited to attend. Public comment is also allowed via Zoom. The link for Zoom will be on each agenda. All meetings will...

Councilman Lipsitz selected to become Riley Fellow

BEAUFORT, S.C. (Sept. 7, 2023) –  Beaufort City Councilman Neil Lipsitz joins other distinguished leaders from across South Carolina to participate in the Diversity Leaders Initiative (DLI), an award-winning program of Furman University’s Riley I...

Public Works crews cleaning up debris in Beaufort

BEAUFORT, S.C. –  (Aug. 31, 2023) Public Works Director Nate Farrow, after surveying the major thoroughfares of the City early this morning, said his crews are working to clear debris in public roadways and rights-of-way throughout toda...

City to close offices Aug. 30-31 in response to IDALIA

BEAUFORT, S.C. (Aug. 29, 2023) –  The City of Beaufort is suspending normal operations on Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 30-31, in response to Hurricane/Tropical Storm IDALIA. City offices will be closed to the public, but Police, Fire an...

Beaufort offices to close for Labor Day holiday

BEAUFORT, S.C. (Aug. 29, 2023) –  City of Beaufort offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. 4, in honor of Labor Day.

Capital Waste Services will not be providing trash or recycling services on Labor Day. If you are a Monday customer, you...

City of Beaufort prepares for Idalia

BEAUFORT, S.C. (Aug. 28, 2023) –  Tropical Storm Idalia, which is projected to become a major hurricane when it makes landfall along the Florida Gulf Coast, is likely to bring tropical storm winds and significant rainfall in Beaufort Co...

Public meetings in Beaufort week of Aug. 28

BEAUFORT, S.C. (Aug. 28, 2023) – Beaufort City Council, board and commission meetings take place in person at City Hall. The public is invited to attend. Public comment is also allowed via Zoom. The link for Zoom will be on each agenda. All meet...

Council appoints city attorney

BEAUFORT, S.C. (Aug. 23, 2023)  –  Benjamin T. Coppage of Coppage Law Firm, LLC, was appointed attorney for the City of Beaufort on Tuesday, Aug. 22, at City Council’s Regular Meeting.

“It’s an hono...

ATAX applicants can attend workshop today virtually or in person

BEAUFORT, S.C. –  The City of Beaufort’s final Learn and Share workshop for potential ATAX applicants, will be held today (Wednesday, Aug. 23) from 2-3 p.m. in the Beaufort City Hall, Community Development Conference Room, 1911 Boundary St.&n...

Public meetings in City of Beaufort week of Aug. 21

BEAUFORT, S.C. (Aug. 21, 2023) – Beaufort City Council, board and commission meetings take place in person at City Hall. The public is invited to attend. Public comment is also allowed via Zoom. The link for Zoom will be on each agenda. All meet...

ATAX workshop added for Aug. 23

BEAUFORT, S.C. (Aug. 16) –  The City of Beaufort will hold a third and final Learn and Share workshop for potential ATAX applicants on Wednesday, Aug. 23, from 2-3 p.m. in the Beaufort City Hall, Community Development Conference Room, 1...

Public meetings in City of Beaufort week of Aug. 14

BEAUFORT, S.C. – Beaufort City Council, board and commission meetings take place in person at City Hall. The public is invited to attend. Public comment is also allowed via Zoom. The link for Zoom will be on each agenda. All meetings will be streamed live...

ATAX workshop on Aug. 10

BEAUFORT, S.C. (Aug. 8, 2023) –  The City of Beaufort will hold a Learn and Share Workshop for potential ATAX applicants on Thursday, Aug. 10, at 9 a.m. in the Beaufort City Hall, Community Development Conference Room, 1911 Boundary St....

Public meetings in City of Beaufort week of Aug. 7

BEAUFORT, S.C. (Aug. 7, 2023) – Beaufort City Council, board and commission meetings take place in person at City Hall. The public is invited to attend. Public comment is also allowed via Zoom. The link for Zoom will be on each agenda. All meeti...

Meet our newest police officers: K-9s Supra and Jampi!

BEAUFORT, S.C. (Aug. 3, 2023) –  The Beaufort Police Department would like to introduce its two newest officers to the public: Officer K-9 Supra and Officer K-9 Jampi!

The Belgian Malinois, one-and-a-half years old, are trained in tracki...

Mayor Murray elected president of statewide mayors’ association

BEAUFORT, S.C.  (Aug. 2, 2023) –  City of Beaufort Mayor Stephen Murray was elected president of the Association of South Carolina Mayors for 2023-2024 at the organization’s meeting on July 28. The organization provid...

City recognized for excellence in financial reporting

BEAUFORT, S.C. (July, 25, 2023) –  The City of Beaufort has been recognized for the 16^th consecutive year for excellence in financial reporting.

The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) has awarded the City of Beaufort a Certif...

Public meetings in City of Beaufort week of July 17

BEAUFORT, S.C. (July 17, 2023) – Beaufort City Council, board and commission meetings take place in person at City Hall. The public is invited to attend. Public comment is also allowed via Zoom. The link for Zoom will be on each agenda. All meet...

City Council makes appointments to several boards

BEAUFORT, S.C. (July 13, 2023)  –  City Council made a number of appointments and reappointments to several City boards at its meeting on July 12. Candidates were interviewed by City Council members during Work Sessions over th...

Public meetings in City of Beaufort week of July 10

BEAUFORT, S.C. (July 10, 2023) – Beaufort City Council, board and commission meetings take place in person at City Hall. The public is invited to attend. Public comment is also allowed via Zoom. The link for Zoom will be on each agenda. All meet...

City offices closed for Fourth of July

BEAUFORT, S.C. –  City of Beaufort offices are closed on Tuesday, July 4, in honor of Independence Day.

Capital Waste Services will also be off that day. Tuesday pickups for trash, recycling, and yard debris will take place on Wednesday, July 5, a...

City Council to take summer break after July 11

BEAUFORT, S.C. (June 22, 2023) –  Beaufort City Council will take a summer break after its Work Session and Regular Meeting on Tuesday, July 11.

Council will not meet again until Tuesday, Aug. 15, when it holds a Work Session at 5 p.m. d...

Public meetings in City of Beaufort week of June 19

BEAUFORT, S.C. (June 20, 2023) – Beaufort City Council, board and commission meetings take place in person at City Hall. The public is invited to attend. Public comment is also allowed via Zoom. The link for Zoom will be on each agenda. All meet...

City Council approves budget for FY2024

BEAUFORT, S.C. (June 14, 2023) – City Council approved at second reading on June 13 the City’s Fiscal Year 2024 Consolidated Budget of $57.6 million. The budget year begins on July 1, 2023, and ends on June 30, 2024.

For the first time,...

Judge denies request to overturn approvals for downtown buildings

BEAUFORT, S.C. – In a ruling on June 8, Circuit Court Judge R. Scott Sprouse denied a request by plaintiffs West Street Farms, LLC and Mix Farms, LLC to overturn approvals granted by the City of Beaufort to 303 Associates, LLC for a new downtown...

City offices to close on Monday for Juneteenth

BEAUFORT, S.C. (June 13, 2023) –  City of Beaufort offices will be closed on Monday, June 19, in honor of Juneteenth, a federal holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. 

Trash pickup and recycling that is norm...

Public meetings in City of Beaufort week of June 12

BEAUFORT, S.C. (June 12, 2023) – Beaufort City Council, board and commission meetings take place in person at City Hall. The public is invited to attend. Public comment is also allowed via Zoom. The link for Zoom will be on each agenda. All meet...

City to start dredging project along Battery Creek & Jane Way

BEAUFORT, S.C. (June 6, 2023) – The City of Beaufort will begin a dredging project on Battery Creek Road and Jane Way on Wednesday, June 7.

Lowcountry All Works, the contractor on the project, will place matting down along the work area to protec...

Public meetings in City of Beaufort week of June 5

BEAUFORT, S.C. (June 5, 2023) – Beaufort City Council, board and commission meetings take place in person at City Hall. The public is invited to attend. Public comment is also allowed via Zoom. The link for Zoom will be on each agenda. All meetings will b...

City offices to close for Memorial Day

BEAUFORT, S.C. (May, 23, 2023) –  City of Beaufort offices will be closed on Monday, May 29, in honor of Memorial Day.

Capital Waste Services will also be off on that day. All waste and recycling services are pushed back a day, so that M...

Public hearing and first reading of FY2024 budget set for Tuesday

BEAUFORT, S.C. (May 22, 2023) –  The City of Beaufort’s Fiscal Year 2024 Consolidated Budget will be presented to City Council for its first reading on Tuesday, May 23, at 7 p.m. There will be a Public Hearing on the budget pr...

Beaufort seeks proposals for City attorney services

BEAUFORT, S.C. (May 22, 2023) – The City of Beaufort is inviting proposals from local attorneys and law firms to serve as attorney for the City.

The attorney or law firm selected will be expected to provide a wide range of legal services required...

Public meetings in City of Beaufort week of May 22

BEAUFORT, S.C. (May 22, 2023) – Beaufort City Council, board and commission meetings take place in person at City Hall. The public is invited to attend. Public comment is also allowed via Zoom. The link for Zoom will be on each agenda. All meetings will b...

City of Beaufort to unveil redesigned website

BEAUFORT, S.C. (May 17, 2023) –  The City of Beaufort’s website (www.cityofbeaufort.org) will shortly have a fresh look -- a redesign that will make it easier to find information, and is more visually appealing. 

The redesign is scheduled...

Public meetings in City of Beaufort week of May 15

BEAUFORT, S.C. – Beaufort City Council, board and commission meetings take place in person at City Hall. The public is invited to attend. Public comment is also allowed via Zoom. The link for Zoom will be on each agenda. All meetings will be streamed live...

Beaufort awarded another large grant -- $9.4M grant -- for stormwater projects

BEAUFORT, S.C. (May 10, 2023) –  The City of Beaufort will receive a $9.4 million grant to address stormwater infrastructure needs in the King Street drainage area – the second large grant the City has been awarded in the last...

Beaufort Deputy City Manager Bertholf to become city manager in New Hope, MN

BEAUFORT, S.C. –  Deputy City Manager Reece Bertholf has been selected to be the city manager for New Hope, Minnesota, a suburb of Minneapolis. He is expected to begin his tenure there in mid-June.

“My work, education, and growth with the City of ...

Public meetings in City of Beaufort week of May 8

BEAUFORT, S.C. (May 8, 2023) – Beaufort City Council, board and commission meetings take place in person at City Hall. The public is invited to attend. Public comment is also allowed via Zoom. The link for Zoom will be on each agenda. All meetin...

City Attorney Bill Harvey to step down

BEAUFORT, S.C. (May 6, 2023) – City Attorney William (Bill) Harvey will be stepping down from his role as City Attorney to focus on the other areas of his practice and the continued success of his law firm. Mr. Harvey has been city attorney for ...

Capital Waste to change some service days

BEAUFORT, S.C. –  Capital Waste Services is adjusting some routes beginning on Tuesday, May 9.

Due to some narrow alleyways and roads in the City of Beaufort, Capital Waste is switching to a smaller truck for those particular routes. The...

New pumper truck for Fire Department

BEAUFORT, S.C. (May 2, 2023) –  The Beaufort/Port Royal Fire Department has just added a new pumper truck to its fleet of firetrucks. The Pierce Custom Enforcer PUC Pumper features a 1,500-gallons-per-minute pump and a 1,000-ga...

City sponsors scholarships to train future cybersecurity professionals

Note: This press release is from the Beaufort Digital Corridor.

BEAUFORT, S.C. -- Beaufort Digital Corridor is excited to announce that the City of Beaufort has sponsored a limited number of scholarships for its comprehensive Cybersecurity Certificate prep...

Beaufort awarded $7.5M grant for stormwater projects

BEAUFORT, S.C. (April 27, 2023) –  The City of Beaufort will receive a $7.5 million grant to address stormwater infrastructure improvements in the Charles/Craven streets and Port Republic/Carteret streets drainage areas. The grant, from the South...

Don’t blow yard debris into the street

BEAUFORT, S.C. (April 24, 2023) –  It’s that time of year!

You’re cleaning up yard debris – leaves, grass clippings, etc., –  and instead of bagging them for pickup, you’re blowi...

Public meetings in City of Beaufort week of April 24

BEAUFORT, S.C. (April 24, 2023) – Beaufort City Council, board and commission meetings take place in person at City Hall. The public is invited to attend. Public comment is also allowed via Zoom. The link for Zoom will be on each agenda. All meetings will...

A Taste of Beaufort set for May 5-6

BEAUFORT, S.C. –  Get ready, foodies! The annual Taste of Beaufort Culture, Music and Food Festival will be held on Friday, May 5, and Saturday, May 6, at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park. Admission is free.

You can listen to great musi...

Firefighter honored with Maltese Cross award

BEAUFORT, S.C. (April 20, 2023) –  Beaufort/Port Royal Firefighter Al Robinson was recently awarded the Order of the Maltese Cross after completing 3-and-a-half months of rigorous training at the St. Paul Fire District in Hollywood, S.C...

Public meetings in City of Beaufort week of April 17

BEAUFORT, S.C. – Beaufort City Council, board and commission meetings take place in person at City Hall. The public is invited to attend. Public comment is also allowed via Zoom. The link for Zoom will be on each agenda. All meetings will be str...

Public meetings in City of Beaufort week of March 27

BEAUFORT, S.C. – Beaufort City Council, board and commission meetings take place in person at City Hall. The public is invited to attend. Public comment is also allowed via Zoom. The link for Zoom will be on each agenda. All meetings will be str...

City Council urges passage of statewide hate crimes legislation

BEAUFORT, S.C. (March 15, 2023) –  At its Regular Meeting on March 14, Beaufort City Council approved a resolution to support the passage of H. 3014, Clementa C. Pinckney Hate Crimes Act. This legislation was approved by the South Carol...

Extra work sessions will examine proposed changes to Beaufort Code

BEAUFORT, S.C. – Beaufort City Council will schedule an extra work session on the third Tuesday of the month beginning March 21 to review proposed changes to the Beaufort Development Code.

The meeting on March 21 at 5 p.m. will set up the framewo...

Public meetings in City of Beaufort week of March 13

BEAUFORT, S.C. (March 13, 2023) – Beaufort City Council, board and commission meetings take place in person at City Hall. The public is invited to attend. Public comment is also allowed via Zoom. The link for Zoom will be on each agenda. All mee...

Public meetings in City of Beaufort week of March 6

BEAUFORT, S.C. (March 6, 2023) – Beaufort City Council, board and commission meetings take place in person at City Hall. The public is invited to attend. Public comment is also allowed via Zoom. The link for Zoom will be on each agenda. All meet...

Council OKs distribution of HTAX revenue to 4 non-profits

BEAUFORT, S.C. (March 1, 2023) –  At its Feb. 28 meeting, Beaufort City Council approved the distribution of $27,500 in Hospitality Tax Fund revenue to non-profit organizations that promote tourism and the downtown economy. The funds can be used ...

Council makes appointment to Cultural District Board

BEAUFORT, S.C. (March 1, 2023) –  Beaufort City Council appointed Beaufort resident Mitzi McClure to the Cultural District Advisory Board (CDAB) at its meeting on Feb. 28.

McClure will begin serving immediately. Her term will expire on J...

Public meetings in City of Beaufort week of Feb. 27

BEAUFORT, S.C. – Beaufort City Council, board and commission meetings take place in person at City Hall. The public is invited to attend. Public comment is also allowed via Zoom. The link for Zoom will be on each agenda. All meetings will be str...

Reconstruction Era National Park invites public input on plan

Press release from National Park Service

BEAUFORT, S.C. (Feb. 23, 2023) – Reconstruction Era National Historical Park today announced an opportunity for the public to comment on preliminary management concepts that will guide the new national par...

More free entertainment coming to Waterfront Park

BEAUFORT, S.C. – Get ready for lots of fun, free and family events at Waterfront Park in 2023!

The City of Beaufort will sponsor free concerts and other entertainment offerings from once to twice a month at the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park p...

Tyre Nichols and Our Commitment to Responsible Public Safety

BEAUFORT, S.C. (Feb. 17, 2023) – The City of Beaufort will host an event – Tyre Nichols and Our Commitment to Responsible Public Safety – at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park pavilion at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25.

Tyre Nicho...

City offices closed on Presidents Day

BEAUFORT, S.C. (Feb. 15, 2023) –  City of Beaufort offices will be closed on Monday, Feb. 20, in honor of Presidents Day. Capital Waste services for Monday routes will continue as normal.

We wish our residents, businesses and visitors an...

Public meetings week of Feb. 13

BEAUFORT, S.C. – Beaufort City Council, board and commission meetings take place in person at City Hall. The public is invited to attend. Public comment is also allowed via Zoom. The link for Zoom will be on each agenda. All meetings will be str...

Public meetings in City of Beaufort week of Feb. 6

BEAUFORT, S.C. (Feb. 6, 2023) – Beaufort City Council, board and commission meetings take place in person at City Hall. The public is invited to attend. Public comment is also allowed via Zoom. The link for Zoom will be on each agenda. All meeti...

2nd spec building expected to break ground in spring

BEAUFORT, S.C. (Feb. 2, 2023) –  Magnus Development Partners expects to break ground on a 72,000-square-foot Class A spec building at Beaufort Commerce Park by the end April. The building, at 123 Schork Road, will be the second spec bui...

National Park Service welcomes public input on preliminary findings on Beaufort Landmark District

From the National Park Service:

ATLANTA – Today (Jan. 25), the National Park Service (NPS) will begin seeking the public’s input on the initial findings from its study of South Carolina’s Beaufort National Historic La...

PD offers registration for camera security systems

BEAUFORT, S.C. (Jan. 25, 2023) –  The City of Beaufort Police Department has a new form on its website allowing home and business owners to voluntarily register their security cameras.

As security cameras become more popular, especially ...

Public meetings in Beaufort week of Jan. 23

BEAUFORT, S.C. (Jan. 23, 2023) – Beaufort City Council, board and commission meetings take place in person at City Hall. The public is invited to attend. Public comment is also allowed via Zoom. The link for Zoom will be on each agenda. All meet...

Marshall takes reins as city manager of Beaufort

BEAUFORT, S.C. (Jan. 19, 2023) –  Scott Marshall began his new position as city manager of the City of Beaufort this week.

“I’m grateful to be here working with a tremendously talented staff and council who collective...

Beaufort awarded $800,000 grant for Bayard St. drainage improvements

BEAUFORT, S.C. (Jan. 18, 2023)  –  The City of Beaufort has been approved for an $800,000 STA grant to address drainage and flooding issues along Bayard Street in The Point neighborhood.

The grant, from the Environmental Protect...

Bill Prokop’s imprint on City of Beaufort will be lasting

BEAUFORT, S.C. (Jan. 12, 2023) – Bill Prokop is stepping down as city manager of the City of Beaufort in a couple of days, tying a bow on a successful career in public service – after a full career as an executive for an international ...

City offices to close Monday for MLK holiday

BEAUFORT, S.C. (Jan. 11, 2023) –  City of Beaufort offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 16, in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. 

A parade honoring Dr. King is scheduled to start at 10 a.m. Monday. It will proceed along...

Woods Memorial Bridge now on National Register of Historic Places

BEAUFORT, S.C. (Jan. 10, 2023) – The Woods Memorial Bridge, the iconic swing bridge connecting downtown Beaufort with Lady’s Island, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on Jan. 6. 

The designation gives the c...

Symposium to discuss Stuarts Town findings set for Feb. 4

BEAUFORT, S.C. (Jan. 10, 2023) –  A free public symposium to discuss the Search for Stuarts Town, the project to look for evidence of the lost Scottish colony, will be held on Saturday, Feb. 4, from 1-4 p.m. at the USCB Center for the A...

2nd annual South Coast Cyber Summit coming March 20-21

BEAUFORT, S.C. (Jan. 9, 2023) – The South Coast Cyber Center will host its 2nd Annual “South Coast Cyber Summit” in beautiful and historic Beaufort, S.C., on March 20-21 at downtown Beaufort’s Tabby Place.

Warren Par...

Public meetings in City of Beaufort week of Jan. 9

BEAUFORT, S.C. (Jan. 9, 2023) – Beaufort City Council, board and commission meetings take place in person at City Hall. The public is invited to attend. Public comment is also allowed via Zoom. The link for Zoom will be on each agenda. All meeti...

City awarded grants for improvements at Washington Street Park

BEAUFORT, S.C. (Jan. 5, 2023) –  Improvements to Washington Street Park are on the way, as the City of Beaufort has been awarded two grants for the park.

The City was notified recently that it had received a $250,000 Community Developmen...

Dominion expected to begin next round of tree-trimming week of Jan. 10

BEAUFORT, S.C. (Jan. 4, 2023) –  Dominion Energy has notified the City of Beaufort that it expects to begin its periodic tree-trimming the week of Jan. 10. This is likely to continue through February and will include neighborhoods that ...

Updated Beaufort Preservation Manual available on website

BEAUFORT, S.C. (Dec. 27, 2022) –  The City of Beaufort has taken another major step in its commitment to its National Historic Landmark District and the Northwest Quadrant with the publication of the new Beaufort Preservation Manual. Th...

What's ahead for January

Dec. 21, 2023

Work is complete on the North Street Transmission main project. The line has been fully connected and is in operations. We thank you for your support of this project over the past year.    

Galvanized main replacements

Work al...

Nonprofits invited to apply for Hospitality Tax funds

BEAUFORT, S.C. (Dec. 21, 2022) –  The City of Beaufort has opened its application process for Hospitality Fund appropriations. Nonprofit organizations in the City of Beaufort that focus on advertising to increase tourism to the City and...

New community development director to start in January

BEAUFORT, S.C. (Dec. 20, 2022) – Curt Freese, an experienced manager in municipal planning and development, will begin his tenure as director of the City of Beaufort’s Community Development Department on Jan. 9, 2023.

“I am ex...

City to close offices for holidays

BEAUFORT, S.C. (Dec. 19, 2022) –  The City of Beaufort will close its offices at 3pm on Dec. 22 and closed on Friday, Dec. 23, and Monday, Dec. 26, in honor of the Christmas holiday.

Offices will also close on Monday, Jan. 2, in honor of...

Santa will be touring Beaufort neighborhoods Dec. 19-21

BEAUFORT, S.C. –  Calling all kids!

Santa will be making an appearance on our very own City of Beaufort/Town of Port Royal Fire Department fire truck next week! Here is where you can see Santa and cheer him on:

Monday, Dec. 19, 5:30-8 p.m...

Scott Marshall named city manager for City of Beaufort

BEAUFORT, S.C. –  Beaufort City Council has selected Scott Marshall as the new city manager for the City of Beaufort. The appointment was made at Council’s meeting on Dec. 13.

“I'm grateful to this Council fo...

Council OKs at first reading cost-of-living adjustment for employees

BEAUFORT, S.C. (Dec. 14, 2021) –  City Council approved at first reading on Dec. 13 a budget amendment that would give a cost-of-living adjustment to City of Beaufort employees. If approved at Council’s next meeting on Jan. 10...

Billing method for trash services to change in 2023

BEAUFORT, S.C. (Dec. 13, 2022) – The City of Beaufort is changing the method it uses to bill residents for trash and recycling services.

Beginning in January, Beaufort Jasper Water & Sewer Authority will no longer bill for those services. The...

City recognized for excellence in budget presentation

BEAUFORT, S.C. (Dec. 13, 2022) –  The City of Beaufort has been recognized for excellence in budget presentation.

The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) has awarded the City of Beaufort the Distinguished Budget Prese...