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Ex-security guard at Beaufort Co. school charged with sexual battery of a student

Ex-security guard at Beaufort Co. school charged with sexual battery of a student
He was charged with sexual battery of a student without aggravated force or coercion after allegedly having sex with the 16-year-old.
Updated April 9, 2026 at 5:28 PM

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Ex-security guard at Beaufort Co. school charged with sexual battery of a student

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Golf cart driver airlifted after collision with tree in Sun City, police say

April 8, 2026 at 5:43 PM

$15M private island for sale near Hilton Head, SC. Take a peek

Updated April 9, 2026 at 9:03 AM

SC Murdaugh podcaster Mandy Matney: reckless with facts — or victimized crusader?

Updated April 9, 2026 at 4:55 PM

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SC Murdaugh podcaster Mandy Matney: reckless with facts — or victimized crusader?

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Sea Pines lawsuit gets new trial. Here are the details
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Sea Pines lawsuit gets new trial. Here are the details

April 9, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Port Royal demands access to land where enslaved people rang in freedom 163 years ago
Beaufort News

Port Royal demands access to land where enslaved people rang in freedom 163 years ago

April 9, 2026 at 1:15 PM
He won PGA’s Mexican Open. Now this Bluffton golfer is again playing in the Masters
Local

He won PGA’s Mexican Open. Now this Bluffton golfer is again playing in the Masters

April 9, 2026 at 12:21 PM
‘Justice should not depend on a zip code:’ Hate crime ordinance under Beaufort Co. consideration
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‘Justice should not depend on a zip code:’ Hate crime ordinance under Beaufort Co. consideration

April 9, 2026 at 11:43 AM
$15M private island for sale near Hilton Head, SC. Take a peek
Local

$15M private island for sale near Hilton Head, SC. Take a peek

Updated April 9, 2026 at 9:03 AM
After a rocky few years, ‘new day’ dawns at Beaufort’s newly named Black chamber
Beaufort News

After a rocky few years, ‘new day’ dawns at Beaufort’s newly named Black chamber

April 9, 2026 at 9:02 AM
If you come face to snout with an SC alligator this spring, here’s what to do to survive
Local

If you come face to snout with an SC alligator this spring, here’s what to do to survive

Updated April 9, 2026 at 7:50 AM
Chamber reopens in Historic Beaufort with a new name, expanded mission
Beaufort News

Chamber reopens in Historic Beaufort with a new name, expanded mission

April 8, 2026 at 6:42 PM
SC has one of most innovative companies in US for 2026, new ranking shows. Here’s why it’s great
South Carolina

SC has one of most innovative companies in US for 2026, new ranking shows. Here’s why it’s great

April 9, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Here are 14 plants you can add around your SC home to keep ticks away
South Carolina

Here are 14 plants you can add around your SC home to keep ticks away

April 9, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Golf cart driver airlifted after collision with tree in Sun City, police say
Crime & Public Safety

Golf cart driver airlifted after collision with tree in Sun City, police say

April 8, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Video shows private island near Hilton Head, reachable by boat, listed for $15M
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Video shows private island near Hilton Head, reachable by boat, listed for $15M

Updated April 8, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Bad check found on Hilton Head bridge walker, police allege
Crime & Public Safety

Bad check found on Hilton Head bridge walker, police allege

April 8, 2026 at 3:10 PM
Dragon boat races forced out of Beaufort. Here’s where to watch this year’s spectacle
Beaufort News

Dragon boat races forced out of Beaufort. Here’s where to watch this year’s spectacle

April 8, 2026 at 5:00 AM
A super El Niño could hit SC this year. What that means for weather, hurricane season
South Carolina

A super El Niño could hit SC this year. What that means for weather, hurricane season

April 8, 2026 at 6:00 AM
These are best places to live in SC in 2026. Charleston and Greenville aren’t even in top 10
South Carolina

These are best places to live in SC in 2026. Charleston and Greenville aren’t even in top 10

April 8, 2026 at 6:00 AM
The best EMS in SC for a small medical system doesn’t have a local hospital. Here’s why it’s great
South Carolina

The best EMS in SC for a small medical system doesn’t have a local hospital. Here’s why it’s great

April 8, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Retired officer says Gov. too vague about ICE at Parris Island
News

Retired officer says Gov. too vague about ICE at Parris Island

Updated April 9, 2026 at 5:02 PM
How a Beaufort artist got her paintings on ‘Law & Order: SVU’
Beaufort News

How a Beaufort artist got her paintings on ‘Law & Order: SVU’

Updated April 7, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Red flags fly on Hilton Head beaches for high risk of ‘dangerous’ rip currents
Local

Red flags fly on Hilton Head beaches for high risk of ‘dangerous’ rip currents

Updated April 7, 2026 at 2:29 PM
A barge and workers are near the bridge to Hilton Head. Here's what they are doing
Local

A barge and workers are near the bridge to Hilton Head. Here's what they are doing

April 7, 2026 at 12:52 PM
Teen in truck bed threw lit firework onto Hilton Head highway, police say
Crime & Public Safety

Teen in truck bed threw lit firework onto Hilton Head highway, police say

April 6, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital after weekend crash on Hilton Head, police say
Crime & Public Safety

Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital after weekend crash on Hilton Head, police say

April 6, 2026 at 2:44 PM
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