Closed over coronavirus? Here’s the list of Beaufort County stores, gyms and more
Gov. Henry McMaster on Tuesday ordered restaurants across the state to close their dining rooms and switch to take-out and delivery only in an effort to slow the spread of coronavirus. Earlier, he closed schools and urged people to exercise “social distancing” and stay home.
Following is what we know to be closed in Beaufort County as of Monday, March 23.
Note: An earlier version of this story included restaurants that had closed their dining rooms. Those have been removed after the governor’s order closed them all.
Do you know of other closings not on this list? Go to http://bit.ly/ClosedinBeaufortCounty and let us know.
Retail and other business
Bargain Box is closed but still accepting donations at the back of the store.
Barnes & Noble on Hilton Head is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Bath and Body Works is closed.
Bed Bath and Beyond is closed.
Belk (all locations) have closed.
Bi-Lo grocery stores will close at 8 p.m. each night
Blackstone’s Cafe is closed.
Cancer Thrift Store of Beaufort is closed.
Charbar is closed.
Church Mouse Thrift Shop is closed.
Cinemark theaters is closed.
Columbia Factory Store is closed.
DICK’S Sporting Goods has changed its hours to 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.
God’s Goods Thrift Store is closed until further notice.
Goodwill retail operations are closed but still accepting donations without attendants.
Home Depot changed its hours to close at 6 p.m.
Kroger (all locations) have changed store hours to open at 8 a.m. and close at 9 p.m.
Levi’s Outlet is closed.
Lodge on Hilton Head is closed.
Loft Outlet changed its hours from noon to 6 p.m.
Lululemon is closed until March 27.
Marleys Island Grille is closed.
Nike Factory Store is closed through March 27.
Northridge Cinema 10 is closed.
Old Navy is closed.
Plum’s Restaurant is closed.
Poseidon is closed.
Publix is closing at 8 p.m. daily.
Saltus River Grill is closed.
Scottish Mill Shop in Bluffton changed its hours to 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Skull Creek Boathouse is closed.
State Farm Insurance office on Ribaut Road is closed.
Steinmart is closed.
Tabby House in Beaufort is closing to visitors.
Tanger Outlet offices are limiting its hours to 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day.
TJMaxx is closed. (Hilton Head and Beaufort locations)
Treasure House Thrift and More in Beaufort is closed through March 31.
Vineyard Vines is closed through March 27.
Whiskey Room is closed.
Wiseguys is closed.
Wren is closed.
Walmart is changing its hours to 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. (Locations include Beaufort, Bluffton, Hilton Head Island, and Lady’s Island).
Gyms
CycleBar Hilton Head is closed.
Orange Theory Fitness Hilton Head closing through end of month.
Planet Fitness in Bluffton is closed.
Recreation, arts and museums
Beaufort History Museum is closed.
Cinemark Theaters beginning Wednesday.
Coastal Discovery Museum is closed. However, the property and restrooms will be open during normal business hours.
First Tee is canceling classes but will remain open for participants to use the Hilton Head facility.
Island Rec Center is closing until at least March 22.
John Mark Verdier House Museum is closed.
Parris Island Museum is closed.
Pat Literary Conroy Center is closed.
Port Royal Sound Maritime Center is closed.
Society of Bluffton Artists gallery in Bluffton is closing until March 30.
Special Olympics practices and competitions canceled through May.
Station 300 closed until April 1.
The Verdier House is closed.
Wardle Family YMCA is adjusting its hours to 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday.
All beaches on Hilton Head Island are closed for 60 days beginning March 21.
Alljoy Beach in Bluffton is closed until further notice.
Events
All programs and events at the Coastal Discovery Museum are canceled until further notice, except for Tuesday’s Hilton Head Island Farmers Market.
Blues & BBQ at Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park is postponed. Date not announced.
Hardeeville Easter Egg Hunt originally scheduled for April 4 is canceled.
Hilton Head Wing Fest is postponed to May 2.
The Jazz Corner has canceled all of its concerts through the end of March.
Jimmy Buffett’s concert in North Charleston scheduled for April 16 has been postponed until June 11.
Lowcountry Speaker Series event featuring Robert O’Neill scheduled for April 7 has been postponed. Date to be announced later.
Savannah St. Patrick’s Day Parade canceled.
The Hilton Head Island Boat Show, originally scheduled for May 16 and 17, will be rescheduled.
Utilities
Palmetto Electric’s lobbies are closed, but the drive-thrus are open.
Beaufort-Jasper Water & Sewer Authority’s main lobby is closed, but the drive-thru is open.
Hilton Head Public Service District’s lobby and drive-thru are closed.
Schools
All Beaufort County School District schools
All Diocese of Charleston Catholic schools
Beaufort Academy
Beaufort Christian School and daycare
Children’s Center on Hilton Head
Cross Schools
Heritage Academy
Hilton Head Christian Academy
Hilton Head Preparatory School
Holy Trinity Classical Christian School
Island Academy on Hilton Head
Literacy Center (both in Bluffton and on Hilton Head) is closed through the end of March.
Lowcountry Montessouri
Polaris Tech Charter School
Sea Pines Montessori Academy
Heritage Academy
St. Gregory the Great Catholic School
John Paul II Catholic School
Technical College of the Lowcountry
University of South Carolina Beaufort campuses (Online classes are operating as normal.)
County government
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Department (Beaufort and Bluffton locations)
Animal Shelter (no adoption or visiting)
Assessor’s Office (all locations)
Auditor’s Office
Business License Department (all locations)
Disabilities and Special Needs Department (all non-residential programming)
Library branches and bookmobile services
Parks and Recreation facilities and pools
Probate Court offices are offering limited services.
Records Management Department
Register of Deeds’ public deed room
Treasurer’s Office (all locations)
Municipal government
City of Beaufort:
▪ All public meetings are canceled with the exception of council meetings, which the public is encouraged to watch via Facebook Live rather than attend in person.
▪ Municipal Court cases through March 26 have been postponed. The court office will be open during normal hours to collect fines and for scheduling.
▪ Parks are open for “passive recreation” such as walking or jogging, but closed to public events and programming.
▪ Effective March 23, all city offices will be closed and business will be conducted via phone or online.
Town of Bluffton:
▪ All public meetings have been canceled.
▪ Bluffton Municipal Court is closed.
▪ Town parks will remain open.
Town of Hilton Head Island:
▪ All public meetings are canceled with the exception of Tuesday’s Town Council meeting.
▪ Parks and beaches are still open.
Town of Port Royal:
▪ All court-related activities scheduled for this week have been postponed.
▪ The Redevelopment Commission meeting for Tuesday will be rescheduled.
▪ Decisions have yet to be made as to whether the Design Review Board meeting and Metro Planning Commission has yet to be made.
Regional government
▪ The Fourteenth Circuit Solicitor’s Office is operating as a “virtual office.”
Tell us what you see
Do you know of a closure or business hours change not on this list? Tell us about it at http://bit.ly/ClosedinBeaufortCounty.
This story will be updated.
BEHIND THE STORY
MOREWhat you should know about the coronavirus
The coronavirus is spreading in the United States. Officials are urging people to take precautions to avoid getting sick, and to avoid spreading the disease if they do contract it.
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What is coronavirus?
Coronavirus is an infection of the respiratory system similar to the flu. Coronaviruses are a class of viruses that regularly cause illnesses among adults and children, but this outbreak has spawned a new disease called COVID-19, a particularly harsh respiratory condition that can lead to death.
Health officials believe COVID-19 spread from animals to humans somewhere in China. It spreads among humans by physical person-to-person contact, including via coughs. That’s why health officials urge sick individuals to avoid contact with other people.
For more information, visit the website for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
What are the symptoms?
Symptoms are similar to the flu and include fever, coughing and shortness of breath.
How can I stop the spread of the coronavirus?
Wash your hands regularly with soap and water, and cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze.
If you develop symptoms similar to the coronavirus, you should seek medical attention. Stay home from work or school and avoid contact with others. It can take up to 14 days after coming into contact with the virus to develop symptoms.
COVID-19 is a new condition and there’s much about the disease we still don’t understand. For now, taking precautions is the best way to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
This story was originally published March 16, 2020 at 1:12 PM.
