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Crime & Public Safety

After SC arrest, ex-Port Royal preschool worker set to appear in Iowa federal court

After SC arrest, ex-Port Royal preschool worker set to appear in Iowa federal court
Brandon Baker will face a federal judge in one of his two criminal cases, both of which involve alleged child sexual abuse material.
Updated February 20, 2026 at 12:13 PM

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Hilton Head North Forest Beach shooting victims identified

February 21, 2026 at 2:28 PM

Clemson deputy athletic director set to take AD job in NC, reports say

Updated February 21, 2026 at 10:52 AM

2 killed in shooting near Hilton Head beachfront. Suspect later found dead

Updated February 20, 2026 at 4:52 PM

What to watch for in No. 3 South Carolina WBB’s SEC matchup with No. 17 Ole Miss

Updated February 21, 2026 at 11:06 AM

After SC arrest, ex-Port Royal preschool worker set to appear in Iowa federal court

Updated February 20, 2026 at 12:13 PM
Home invaders allegedly held residents at gunpoint in Beaufort Co. One arrested
Crime & Public Safety

Home invaders allegedly held residents at gunpoint in Beaufort Co. One arrested

Updated February 20, 2026 at 12:56 PM
Homes damaged by gunfire in pair of shootings in Beaufort County, police say
Crime & Public Safety

Homes damaged by gunfire in pair of shootings in Beaufort County, police say

Updated February 19, 2026 at 1:16 PM
Beaufort’s Bay Street back in business after 3-month closure. ‘Woo-hoo!’
Beaufort News

Beaufort’s Bay Street back in business after 3-month closure. ‘Woo-hoo!’

Updated February 18, 2026 at 11:40 AM
Beaufort mourns loss of Robert Duvall, the ‘Great Santini’ who loved city’s hospitality
Beaufort News

Beaufort mourns loss of Robert Duvall, the ‘Great Santini’ who loved city’s hospitality

Updated February 20, 2026 at 4:06 PM
Jesse Jackson joined MLK at St. Helena retreats. Hilton Head man was their driver
Beaufort News

Jesse Jackson joined MLK at St. Helena retreats. Hilton Head man was their driver

Updated February 18, 2026 at 8:16 AM
Birds-eye view of giant redfish school near Hilton Head is eye-opener. ‘It’s like, wow’
Beaufort News

Birds-eye view of giant redfish school near Hilton Head is eye-opener. ‘It’s like, wow’

February 16, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Phone scammers take thousands from Hilton Head-area victims. What to know
Crime & Public Safety

Phone scammers take thousands from Hilton Head-area victims. What to know

Updated February 12, 2026 at 12:59 PM
What was New England’s ‘AirKraft’ doing at a Beaufort Marine base? Transporting patriots
Beaufort News

What was New England’s ‘AirKraft’ doing at a Beaufort Marine base? Transporting patriots

February 12, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Beaufort won’t ban social media comments, but residents will need to mind what they say
Beaufort News

Beaufort won’t ban social media comments, but residents will need to mind what they say

Updated February 11, 2026 at 10:58 AM
St. Francis Center’s iconic sign is gone. But it’s still open — despite the rumors
Beaufort News

St. Francis Center’s iconic sign is gone. But it’s still open — despite the rumors

February 10, 2026 at 2:26 PM
Ex-Port Royal preschool worker’s child porn cases span 3 states. What we know
Crime & Public Safety

Ex-Port Royal preschool worker’s child porn cases span 3 states. What we know

Updated February 18, 2026 at 1:52 PM
At least 9 homes burglarized by hooded suspects in northern Beaufort County
Crime & Public Safety

At least 9 homes burglarized by hooded suspects in northern Beaufort County

February 5, 2026 at 5:39 PM
Ex-Port Royal preschool worker also charged with federal child sex crime in Iowa
Crime & Public Safety

Ex-Port Royal preschool worker also charged with federal child sex crime in Iowa

Updated February 5, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Week after worker’s child porn arrest in Port Royal, parents say system, not school, failed
Beaufort News

Week after worker’s child porn arrest in Port Royal, parents say system, not school, failed

Updated February 5, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Beaufort man charged with leaving ‘shivering’ dog in car during weekend cold snap
Crime & Public Safety

Beaufort man charged with leaving ‘shivering’ dog in car during weekend cold snap

Updated February 4, 2026 at 2:14 PM
Photos show Lennox Lewis training on Hilton Head to defend his heavyweight title
News

Photos show Lennox Lewis training on Hilton Head to defend his heavyweight title

Updated February 21, 2026 at 9:40 AM
Photos show when Muhammad Ali came to Hilton Head for medical treatment
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Photos show when Muhammad Ali came to Hilton Head for medical treatment

Updated February 21, 2026 at 9:40 AM
Video: Couple found dead on Hilton Head, shooter found at home in Bluffton's Promenade
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Video: Couple found dead on Hilton Head, shooter found at home in Bluffton's Promenade

Updated February 20, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Boxing greats Ali and Lewis were once on Hilton Head, each fighting their own fight
Local

Boxing greats Ali and Lewis were once on Hilton Head, each fighting their own fight

February 21, 2026 at 5:00 AM
In 10 years, Beaufort Co went from a few to more than 70 LPRs. Here's how they work
Crime & Public Safety

In 10 years, Beaufort Co went from a few to more than 70 LPRs. Here's how they work

Updated February 19, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Lawyer for Beaufort Co Sheriff's Office talks about access and storing of LPR data
Beaufort News

Lawyer for Beaufort Co Sheriff's Office talks about access and storing of LPR data

Updated February 19, 2026 at 4:47 PM
Bordertown BBQ to open soon in Beaufort. Here’s when, what’s on the menu
Local

Bordertown BBQ to open soon in Beaufort. Here’s when, what’s on the menu

February 19, 2026 at 4:30 AM
Used to low-flying airplanes, video shows Navy helicopters buzz Hilton Head community
News

Used to low-flying airplanes, video shows Navy helicopters buzz Hilton Head community

Updated February 18, 2026 at 10:33 AM
Watch drone video flying over redfish as they swim in a SC marsh at low tide
Beaufort News

Watch drone video flying over redfish as they swim in a SC marsh at low tide

Updated February 18, 2026 at 9:35 AM

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