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October 2, 2025
Breaking Down Beaufort’s Development Code Changes
If you’ve ever tried to read through a City of Beaufort agenda packet, you know it can be overwhelming. The latest packet on the proposed building code changes ran into the hundreds of pages, leaving many residents wondering what this means for their neighborhood. At its core, the City is attempting
Rachel Carper Rachel Carper
September 25, 2025
From $4.5M to $24.8M: Beaufort County’s Budget Carry Over Skyrockets as Transparency Fades
$24.8M (p, 11-16) will be added to the Beaufort County FY26 budget after it was already passed. 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 <1%. The previous budget carry over added to the FY25 budg
Carrie Chappell Carrie Chappell
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September 19, 2025
Local Libraries as Community Hubs: More Than Just Books
The Beaufort County Library is more than just a place to check out books– it serves as a hub for events, resources, and programs that benefit residents of all ages. Whether it’s hosting a community book club, helping families spend a day at Hunting Island, or supporting residents with health resourc
Rachel Carper Rachel Carper
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September 5, 2025
City of Beaufort Loses Deputy City Manager J.J. Sauve Amid Ongoing Challenges
On September 2nd, the City of Beaufort released an official statement that Deputy City Manager John “J.J.” Sauve announced his resignation, effective October 31st, 2025. After serving under City Manager Scott Marshall for twenty months, Sauve will step down to support his family and return to privat
Rachel Carper Rachel Carper
August 28, 2025
“Time to Reassess”: Citizens Voice Concerns over STRs and ADUs in Beaufort
Public opinions regarding short-term rentals (STRs) and accessory dwelling units (ADUs) took center-stage at the Beaufort Planning Commission meeting on Monday, August 18th. Almost a dozen city residents showed up to share personal stories, concerns for their neighborhood, and ideas for reform. Whil
Rachel Carper Rachel Carper

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