Welcome to the City of Beaufort's monthly newsletter. Any feedback? Please send to Kathleen Williams, kwilliams@cityofbeaufort.org. | |
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Meet the candidates
for City Council
Five candidates are running for two seats on Beaufort City Council in the Nov. 8 General Election.
The two top vote-getters will be sworn into office on Dec. 13.
Each of the candidates provided us with a brief bio, which you can find here.
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Chief McDorman graduates
from FBI program
Congratulations to Police Chief Dale McDorman, who recently graduated from the FBI-LEEDS (Law Enforcement Executive Development Seminar) program.
Chief McDorman was nominated by the Columbia FBI Field Office. This is a two-week leadership program for Chief-Executive Officers for law enforcement agencies from across the country. A variety of topics were covered during this session such as ethics, creative leadership, the use of body cameras, strategic planning, preventing targeted violence, and constitutional issues in policing.
Chief McDorman, at right in photo, was presented with a certificate by Tim Dunham, assistant director of the FBI Training Division.
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New stormwater
standards adopted
City Council adopted the Southern Lowcountry Stormwater Design Manual at its Regular Meeting on Aug. 23, reinforcing its commitment to regional stormwater standards to protect the environment of the Lowcountry.
Read more here
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City raises $135K
for Ukraine fund
The City of Beaufort, which began a Pride of Place Ukraine relief program in March, has raised $135,525 to help the City of Ostroh, Ukraine.
Find out more here about the donors. We thank all of those who contributed!
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2 awards for City
We're proud of recent recognitions:
On July 16, Mossy Oaks Project Manager Neal Pugliese went to Charleston to the South Carolina Municipal Association’s annual meeting, where he accepted the Municipal Achievement Award for our Mossy Oaks Stormwater Project. We were recognized in our population category – cities from 10,000 to 20,000.
The City was also just recognized for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the year ending June 30, 2021, by the Government Finance Officers Association.
Beaufort has been recognized multiple times for this award, thanks to our outstanding Finance Department. “Its attainment represents significant accomplishment by a government and its management,” GFOA said.
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Update from the
dig for Stuarts Town
Dr. Chester DePratter of the University of South Carolina and Dr. Charles Cobb of the University of Florida completed their week-long initial search for the remains of the Scottish settlement of Stuarts Town (occupied 1684-1686) in The Point neighborhood during Aug. 8-12.
With a crew composed of five professional archaeologists, three Ph. D. candidates, and a USC undergraduate, they dug 120 small shovels tests up to three feet deep on 17 private house lots, three city parks, and The Green, owned by the Beaufort County Open Land Trust.
The collections are currently being washed and sorted.
In general, the oldest artifacts were recovered south of Craven Street where trash deposits and construction-related fill reached depths of three feet.
Once analysis of the collections is completed, decisions will be made concerning what further work will be required for the next phase of the search, Dr. Depratter said.
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City offices closed
on Labor Day
City offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. 5, in honor of Labor Day.
Capital Waste Services is also taking Monday off. Monday customers will see their trash and recyling pushed back until Tuesday, Tuesday services will be moved to Wednesday, etc.
We wish all our residents, visitors and businesses a happy and safe Labor Day weekend!
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Work on water transmission
main almost completed
Work is finishing on the North Street Transmission main project. Crews have been pressure testing and disinfecting the 20-inch diameter main, getting it ready to tie to the existing water mains in the BJWSA system.
During the connection process, there may be some discoloration to the water in the downtown vicinity. If you notice this, please run water in your home for a couple of minutes to clear the lines.
Read more here on this project and galvanized mains replacement.
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County zoning offices close Thursdays at noon for training
Beaufort County Planning and Zoning Department will close on Thursdays at noon continuing through September for staff training. The office will reopen for regular work hours the next morning on Friday at 8 a.m.
The dates: Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29.
This training is to implement new computer program that will begin the streamlining of internal procedures and payment collection. For more information, go to www.beaufortcountysc.gov/planning or www.beaufortcountysc.gov/zoning.
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Public meeting for I-95 project | |
A public information meeting for the I-95 widening project will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Sept.15 at the Hardeeville Rec Center, 285 John Smith Road. Learn about options for potential improvements to the I-95 corridor from the Georgia border to US 278, meet the SCDOT project team, and provide your input. | |
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First Friday in September!
First Friday is our fun monthly event in historic Downtown Beaufort where the community can experience all that downtown has to offer. Our September theme: Honoring those who serve.
So come downtown on Sept. 2 as we close the streets at 5 p.m. Meet our Police Department, Fire Department and Public Works crews while listening to live music. We’ll have dunk tank – where you can dunk some city staffers!
For each purchase, you will also be entered into a drawing for a gift card to one of our participating merchants. The drawing will be held via Facebook Live at 8:15 p.m. You do not need to be there to win. Winners will be called that following Monday.
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September .... at Center for the Arts! | Enjoy perennial favorite Guys and Dolls at Center for the Arts on Sept. 17-18 and 23-25. Find out more at Center for the Arts website about all upcoming shows. | |
Engage Series kicks off with mental health workshop
USCB Center for the Arts will kick off its 2022-’23 ENGAGE series in September with a workshop entitled Toward Healing -- Better Mental Health Now (see poster above). All programs are free and open to the public.
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Shrimp Festival a month away! | |
Oct. 7 & 8
HENRY C. CHAMBERS WATERFRONT PARK
Savor the best fresh-caught shrimp in the world during the 28th Annual Beaufort Shrimp Festival, featuring unique shrimp dishes from the region’s foremost restaurants and chefs.
Admission is free, and the two days of fun will feature great live music! More information can be found at https://beaufortshrimpfestival.com.
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Every month we'll feature the new businesses that have opened in Beaufort, as described in the owners' words. | |
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Jah’Lion Grill and Bar
906 Port Republic St.
843-379-9976
A Caribbean restaurant with a full sports bar and a soft opening menu available. Enjoy good music, drinks and food in Downtown Beaufort!
jahlionbarandgrill@outlook.com
Facebook page
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Katie Mae's
1029-A Boundary St.
Mon-Sat: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
678-852-7363
Katie Mae's is a fun vintage market! We specialize in painted furniture, home decor, and we are excited to add a new women's apparel and accessories area!
Facebook page
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LowCountry Habitat for Humanity
Mon-Fri: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
843-522-3500
Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, community, and hope.
We also advocate for more affordable housing for everyone, with dignity and pride.
Facebook page
Website
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Play and Eat
Dinner Theater
711 Bladen St.
(Inside Black Chamber of Commerce)
Sat: 6-9 p.m.
843-592-6209
Ribboncutting at 2 p.m. on Sept. 3 -- open to the public
Join us for Beaufort South Carolina’s first immersive dinner theater show located in the heart of downtown. Immersive means that you (the audience) are a part of the show. Solve a murder mystery while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just to let you know the murderer is hiding somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as one of the suspects if you don’t watch it.
This is a prize-winning competition, and everyone is a participant. So, let’s Play And Eat ... and trust no one!
Website
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Publix
11 Robert Smalls Parkway
Daily: 7 a.m.-10 p.m.
843-470-1231
Supermarket chain with a wide selection of groceries, plus deli and bakery departments, as well as pharmacy.
Website
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T & Company
7 Robert Smalls Parkway, Unit B
Mon-Sat: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
843-379-9604
Brand new beautiful salon in convenient location with same great service.
Facebook page
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Sea Island Gymnastics
1000 Hamar St
Call 843-422-1667 for class information
Offers gymnastic programs for all skill levels from toddlers to optional level competitive team with USA gymnastics.
Facebook page
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Beaufort Barnyard
and Petting Zoo
Burton Hill Road
Open by reservation
843-694-3363
Kids will enjoy getting to pet and help feed these furry friends. The zoo has goats, pigs, horses, donkeys and more. They also do parties!!
Facebook page
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And more business news ... | |
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Congratulations to home decor retailer Found for Home, which is moving to a new location: 2728 Depot Road.
Anniversaries
Celebrating 1 year: J. Lee's Coney Island
Celebrating 5 years: Beaufort Tobacco
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5 p.m. Sept. 13 Work Session
7 p.m. Sept. 13 Regular Session
5 p.m. Sept. 27 Work Session
7 p.m. Sept. 27 Regular Meeting
Meetings will be held via Zoom and streamed on the City's Facebook page. You can find agendas closer to the date of the meeting on our website's Agenda Center.
City calendar
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Neighborhood Association, 10 a.m. Sept. 6
Design Review Board, 2 p.m. Sept. 8
Historic Review Board, 2 p.m. Sept. 14
Metropolitan Planning Commission, 5 p.m. Sept. 19
Cultural District Advisory Board, 2 p.m. Sept. 21
Meetings are held in person and via Zoom and most are streamed on the City's Facebook page. You can find agendas closer to the date of the meeting on our website's Agenda Center.
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