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Beaufort County Opens Appointments for E-Waste Drop-Offs

October 15, 2026
BEAUFORT, S.C. — Beaufort County is steering residents with old electronics toward appointment-only e-waste drop sites in Beaufort and Bluffton rather than leaving gadgets at regular trash stops. County solid-waste staff say recycling computers, monitors, TVs, printers and smaller devices keeps toxins out of the environment and gives parts a second life. Appointments are required
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Freddy’s Opens Its 600th Restaurant at Beaufort Station

October 13, 2026
Beaufort, S.C. — Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers opened its 600th restaurant on Monday, Oct. 12, choosing Beaufort Station for the chain milestone. Beaufort Station is a 209,250 square foot shopping center on the corner of Robert Smalls Parkway and Parris Island Gateway. Bath and Body Works and The Vitamin Shoppe recently opened at the
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Boater’s World to bring 179 jobs to Beaufort County

August 28, 2026
Boater's World Manufacturing Group LLC announced Friday, August 28, that it plans to create 179 new jobs in Beaufort County, South Carolina. The company intends to invest over $6 million to establish a boat manufacturing campus in Chocowinity. This venture marks Outdoor Network's entry into boat manufacturing through the acquisition of NauticStar Boats. Outdoor Network
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St. Francis Center gets new signs after county dispute

August 20, 2026
New roadside signs are now directing customers to the St. Francis Center, a nonprofit thrift store on St. Helena Island, following a dispute with Beaufort County over business licensing requirements. The signs are located on Fripp and Mattis roads along the Sea Island Parkway. Sister Pamela Smith, a member of the St. Francis Center governing
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Beaufort Memorial Earns Top Hospital Ranking

August 20, 2026
Beaufort Memorial has been recognized as a leading hospital in South Carolina, according to Forbes' inaugural Top Hospitals by State rankings. This distinction highlights the community health system's dedication to providing high-quality, patient-centered care throughout the Lowcountry region. The rankings, which were published on July 14, are based on data from the Centers for Medicare

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