Big Win for Parris Island
As the smallest branch of America’s armed forces, the United States Marine Corps is used to finding solutions to problems through innovation and ingenuity while working with less overall resources than its sister services. Therefore, it’s extra exciting when an opportunity comes along for Marines to splurge on needed projects. That opportunity has arrived for […]
Parris Island – Adapting and Overcoming
In addition to their infamous motto, Semper Fidelis, the Marines have another, unofficial catchphrase: Adapt and Overcome. Around the Corps, nowhere is this motto better demonstrated than at Parris Island where rising sea levels have inspired some of the most creative adaptations the Marine Corps has produced in its nearly 250-year history. The highest point […]
The 1st SC Regiment – A Unique Part of Beaufort’s History
Cadets at West Point don’t take field trips. Instead, any out-of-the-classroom experience is known as a ‘staff ride’ and usually takes place at a battlefield or other location suitable for engaging with an important piece of history. This spring, Beaufort County will see West Pointers arrive for staff rides due to a fascinating piece of […]
Good News for Beaufort Schools
It’s only a few short months into the new school year and the Beaufort region already has some reasons to be proud. The South Carolina Department of Education recently released its by-school district assessment of the state’s students and the report shows Beaufort County School District ahead of the state average in multiple major areas. […]
Beaufort Reaches Overseas
It may not have the scenic beaches that Beaufort sports and its residents may not sip sweet tea, but the Ukrainian city of Ostroch is part of the Beaufort Region’s family. The connection comes from the work of Beaufort mayor Stephan Murray who created a Ukrainian relief fund within the City of Beaufort’s Pride of […]
Remembering the Unforgettable
Last weekend marked the 21st anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. Those events hold an undeniable space both in the consciousness of our nation as a whole, and specifically in the memories of the people of Beaufort. As a region with strong military roots, Beaufort citizens and the servicemembers and […]
AUGUST BRINGS INTERESTING FEDERAL CONTRACTS TO BEAUFORT
More federal dollars are primed to flow into Beaufort as three significant contracts were awarded to perform work in the county and surrounding area. Two contracts, awarded to Veraxx Engineering Corp of Chantilly, Virginia and Nakapuna Solutions, LLC of Arlington, Virginia will execute portions of their contract’s performance in Beaufort County. Specifically, Veraxx Engineering will […]
Back to School with a Bump in Pay
With back-to-school days rapidly approaching, the Beaufort County School District administration can point to a significant change that will improve the educational environment of both students and faculty for the 2022-2023 school year. First, Beaufort County school board voted to significantly raise its teacher salaries this year. With the raise and available bonuses, a new […]
Beaufort County Advances Bill to Promote Greenspace
From the sandy coastal beaches to the rolling western mountains, South Carolina is a state with a huge variety of pristine natural beauty. Government officials at all levels have always made it a priority to protect and preserve South Carolina’s natural resources and the Beaufort County Council’s recent passing of the Greenspace Sales Tax Referendum […]
Hundreds of Years of History Aboard Parris Island
PARRIS ISLAND’S RICH HISTORY DATES BACK HUNDREDS OF YEARS It’s easy to see why the phrase “Cradle of the Corps” is a well-known nickname for Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island. The base is the second oldest active Marine installation and first began training Marine recruits in 1911. Today, around 19,000 new Marines graduate from […]