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August 12, 2025
Back to the Drawing Board: Pigeon Point Boat Landing Update
Pigeon Point, a charming and historic neighborhood just blocks from downtown Bay Street, has been undergoing a series of long-awaited renovations. The City of Beaufort recently celebrated the ribbon-cutting of the newly upgraded Pigeon Point Playground, and now attention is shifting to the nearby Pi
Rachel Carper Rachel Carper
August 3, 2025
Beaufort County Still Struggling with 2018 Projects, Yet Officials Push for Another Tax Referendum
At the March 18, 2025 Beaufort County Council workshop, frustration was palpable as staff and council members reviewed the status of transportation and pathway projects funded by the 2018 penny sales tax referendum. Seven years after voters approved the $120 million tax package, most of the projects
Carrie Chappell Carrie Chappell
July 31, 2025
A New Chapter for Pigeon Point Park: Playground Reopens
Pigeon Point Park celebrated the grand reopening of its playground on Monday, following almost ten weeks of renovations and improvements to make the play area safer and more accessible for all. The new upgrades, which include the replacement of all of the older playground equipment with new, state-o
Rachel Carper Rachel Carper
July 26, 2025
Volunteer Opportunities in Beaufort and How to Get Involved
If you’ve ever wanted to give back to the Beaufort community but didn’t know where to start, there are more opportunities than you might think. Across the county there are nonprofits, clinics, shelters, and civic boards working hard to meet local needs – but they can’t do it alone. Right now, many o
Rachel Carper Rachel Carper
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July 22, 2025
Parking Enforcement Update: Beaufort Aligns with State Law, Keeps Contracted Enforcement
On December 2, 2024, Beaufort Insider reported that the City of Beaufort had a problem with parking enforcement. Since then, there has not been much public communication about changes, but the City of Beaufort seal has shown up on parking tickets. A new parking ordinance that has moved to its third
Carrie Chappell Carrie Chappell

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Beaufort has been busy this week, and not in a good way. Just when we thought things in Beaufort couldn’t get messier, here we are. We’re breaking down the City’s response to the police department’s handling of a missing persons case, City Manager Scott Marshall’s Facebook tirade about Donald Trump,
Beaufort Insider on 01/31/2025Facing the Future with Graham Trask: The Lawsuit, The City, and his Vision for Beaufort
Few topics in Beaufort spark more debate than development, and few names come up more often than Graham Trask. In this episode of Beaufort Voice, we sit down with Graham for an in-depth conversation about the lawsuit with the City of Beaufort, his perspective on local government, and his relationshi
Beaufort Insider on 01/17/2025Big Decisions and Bold Leadership: Highlights from the First Council Meetings of 2025
In this episode of Beaufort Voice, we’re breaking down everything you need to know from Beaufort County and City Council’s first meetings of 2025. From historic leadership milestones to decisions on controversial projects, we’ll unpack the stories shaping the new year ahead. Tune in for highlights,
Beaufort Insider on 01/12/2025Small Business Spotlight: Beverly's off Bay with Barbara Robinson
In this debut episode of our Small Business Spotlight series, we sit down with Barbara Robinson of Beverly’s off Bay, a boutique that’s quickly becoming a beloved part of Beaufort’s shopping scene. Barbara shares the inspiration behind her store, her journey as a small business owner, and the unique
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