Beaufort Remembers Gary Fordham

Beaufort City Councilman Gary Fordham, who battled multiple sclerosis for almost two decades, died Friday, April 22, in his home. A native Beaufortonian, Fordham served on Beaufort City Council since 1999 and also served for 16 years on the Beaufort County Council. The flag in Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park was flown at half-staff in [...]

MCAS Beaufort Airshow 2011

Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort will host nearly 150,000 of its closest friends and neighbors at the 2011 Beaufort Air Show on Saturday, April 30, and Sunday, May 1, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There is no cost for the general public to attend the show. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs to watch [...]

Cycling Classic Coming to Beaufort

By Marie McAden The Fifth Annual Beaufort Memorial Cycling Classic will bring 200 professional cyclists to town May 3 for another hair-raising, heart-pounding race through the Historic District. The 70 female and 118 male competitors participating in this year’s event will be riding a .6-mile course that begins on Bay Street, turns onto the one-lane [...]

Enter to Win The Island News’ Mommy Makeover Contest

The Island News would love to give your favorite Mom a Mommy Makeover for Mother’s Day! Tell us why you think your Mom, or any Mom, deserves this Makeover, which will include hair color and cut, make-up, an outfit, a manicure and a massage. Please submit your story and a photo to theislandnews@gmail.com. Deadline for [...]

Hop Over to Hunting Island for an Egg Hunt

Hop on over to Hunting Island on Saturday, April 23rd at 11am for an Easter Egg Hunt. Please meet at the Picnic Shelter by the Lighthouse. There will be a hunt for children ages 5 and under as well as a hunt for children ages 6-12. Please register at the Picnic Shelter for both hunts. [...]

The Island News Announces Mommy Makeover Contest

The Island News would love to give your favorite Mom a Mommy Makeover for Mother’s Day! Tell us why you think your Mom, or any Mom, deserves this Makeover, which will include hair color and cut, make-up, an outfit, a manicure and a massage. Please submit your story and a photo to theislandnews@gmail.com. Deadline for [...]

Earth Day in Beaufort

Though Earth Day is officially on April 22, there will be an Earth Day Celebration on April 16th with the opening day of Port Royal Farmers Market at Heritage Naval Park.  Environmental agencies will have displays set up with the Farmers Market vendors.  There will be lots of handouts, give-away items and activities.  Come be [...]

EXTREME MAKEOVER: HOME EDITION BEAUFORT COMING TO THE BIG SCREEN MAY 1st

The moment Beaufort County has been waiting for has come! ABC television announced today that Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Beaufort will air on Sunday night, May 1, 2011 at 8:00 pm. To celebrate the airing, H2 Builders is hosting a public Viewing Party Picnic from 6-9 pm at the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park in [...]

FINALLY, FIND OUT THE 2011 T.I.N. FAVORITES!

You voted, Beaufort, for your favorite food, services, people and places, and we are proud to announce the results.   Best All Around Restaurant Breakwater Restaurant & Bar Favorite Antique Shop Michael Rainey Antiques Best Annual Community Event Bands Brews & BBQ Favorite Appliance Repair Company Denny’s Appliance Services Favorite Budget Friendly Restaurant Shoofly Kitchen [...]

CAPA’s Angel Walk to help prevent child abuse in Beaufort County

On Saturday, April 30, the Child Abuse Prevention Association, more commonly known in Beaufort as CAPA, invites walkers and runners to participate in the 3rd Annual Angel Walk at the Waterfront Park in Downtown Beaufort. The goal of the Angel Walk is to raise funds necessary to ensure that services are available to prevent child [...]