Beaufort County Economic Development Director Steps Down
John O’Toole, executive director for the Beaufort County Economic Development Corporation, has stepped down amidst scrutiny over the nonprofit’s finances and taxpayer funding.
Two Bodies Identified in Beaufort County Investigations
The Beaufort County Coroner’s Office identified two individuals found deceased in separate incidents, including a Beaufort resident and a Parris Island Marine.
Governor McMaster to Attend North Augusta Groundbreaking
Governor Henry McMaster’s upcoming schedule includes a groundbreaking ceremony in North Augusta, S.C., alongside the U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce.
Beaufort Memorial adds new urology specialist
Beaufort Memorial has enhanced its urology services by adding Dr. Meredith Hernandez, a skilled urologist, to its team in Beaufort and Okatie. This expansion, announced recently, aims to provide greater access to specialized care for residents of the Lowcountry. Dr. Hernandez joins Beaufort Memorial Urology Specialists, where she will offer comprehensive treatment for various conditions, […]
Clooney discusses film industry shifts at Venice Fest
Actor and filmmaker George Clooney, known for his roles in films like Ocean’s Eleven and Gravity, received the Golden Lion Lifetime Achievement Award at the Venice Film Festival on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. During a press conference on the Lido, Clooney addressed various topics, including the evolving relationship between major studios and international film festivals. […]
Boater’s World to bring 179 jobs to Beaufort County
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 […]
Peter Cullen, Voice of Optimus Prime, Dies at 85
Peter Cullen, the Canadian voice actor renowned for portraying Optimus Prime in numerous Transformers productions and Eeyore in Winnie the Pooh projects, passed away on Wednesday at his Los Angeles home at the age of 85. His agent, Kevin Motley, confirmed his death, stating Cullen died peacefully surrounded by family. Cullen’s family released a statement […]
Coyote vs. Acme Premieres After Underdog Journey
The film Coyote vs. Acme premiered in Los Angeles on Thursday, August 27, 2026, marking a significant moment for a project that faced an uncertain future. The movie, a hybrid live-action and animation feature set in the Looney Tunes universe, sees Wile E. Coyote pursuing legal action against the Acme Corporation due to its consistently […]
Senators Press for Hearing on USS Lincoln Deployment
Senate Armed Services Committee Democrats asked the committee chairman on August 24, 2026 to convene a public hearing on extended military deployments, the latest congressional demand tied to the record deployment of the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln. The request follows weeks in which the President and his administration publicly dismissed concerns about conditions aboard […]
Kate Hudson to Produce How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days Sequel
A sequel to the romantic comedy How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days is currently in early development, with original star Kate Hudson, 47, set to produce. The announcement, made 21 hours ago, comes more than two decades after the original film’s release. Sources indicate that both Hudson and Matthew McConaughey, 56, who starred […]