This week's local events

• Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce's Business After Hours is from 5:30 to 7 p.m. today at South Carolina Bank and Trust, 189 Sea Island Parkway on Lady's Island. The event is $10 for Chamber members for $10 and $20 for guests. Details: Jayson Gardner at 843-525-8524 or jayson@beaufortsc.org.

• Ribbon cutting at noon Friday at Simply Southern,209 Charles St., Beaufort. The store offers home furnishings and accents, including eclectic furniture, antiques and other home decorating items. It also has a tea room that is open daily.