🌱 How a pre-dawn manhunt in northern Beaufort County ended in arrest
Beaufort, South Carolina Patch AM: a 4 min readHello Beaufort! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a pre-dawn manhunt in northern Beaufort County ended in arrest
- How one Beaufort County text scam spiraled into a $309,000 loss
Also on today's calendar: Lowcountry Soul Line Dancing Friday Night Soul Line Dance Party! and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 77 and low of 58 degrees.
- Thursday: Sunny, temps: high: 82, low: 60.
- Friday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 83 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Police arrest teen accused of shooting at Beaufort County deputies during call (islandpacket.com) — A Beaufort teenager has been charged after deputies say shots were fired at Beaufort County officers responding to a domestic disturbance near Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, sparking a manhunt early Tuesday. Multiple agencies, including SLED and the FBI, helped track the suspect through a northern Beaufort County neighborhood before arresting him; no injuries were reported and involved deputies are on administrative leave. 
• How a four-word text message led to a Sun City woman losing $309K (islandpacket.com) — An 80-year-old Sun City Hilton Head resident in Beaufort County lost access to $309,000 after a scammer lured her to a fake investment website that later locked her out. The case, documented by the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office in Beaufort, highlights how friendly texts can evolve into sophisticated online investment frauds, especially targeting older residents.
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Lowcountry Soul Line Dancing Friday Night Soul Line Dance Party!
Hardeeville Recreation Center, 285 John Smith Rd, Hardeeville
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Park and Tree Advisory Committee
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Libraries for Kids 5th Annual World Book Day Event
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Zoning Board of Appeals
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Waterfront Park Design Concepts Public Meeting
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Springfest 2026
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Libraries for Kids 5th Annual World Book Day Event
Port Royal Sound Foundation , 310 Okatie Highway , Burton
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Libraries for Kids 5th Annual World Book Day
Port Royal Sound Foundation Maritime Center , 310 Okatie Hwy , Okatie
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Libraries For Kids, Int'l 2026 World Book Day Fundraiser
Port Royal Sound Foundation Maritime Center , 310 Okatie Hwy , Okatie
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Taste of Beaufort Day 1
Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park , Bay St , Beaufort
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A Taste of Beaufort ’26
Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park , Bay St , Beaufort
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IOB Book Club
Islands of Beaufort , 316 Islands Ave , Beaufort
7:00 pm
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- Hey guys.
So I read a post the other day asking about the guy who waves. I’ve seen him the last 4 days in a row, he’s good and looks healthy! (Nextdoor Telfair Manor) - Cesar Lopez and his crew are the GOAT (greatest of all time) landscapers.
They are reliable, professional, and very reasonable. Give them a try. You won’t be disappointed! (Nextdoor Oakmont)
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🗞 Nearby News
Port Royal
- Legal loophole meant to boost affordable housing in SC has some getting million-dollar tax breaks (postandcourier.com)
Ridgeland
- Delta Roofing Expands Maintenance Programs to Enhance Roof Longevity (news-press.com)
- Cop Killer Fred Hopkins Dies In South Carolina Prison (fitsnews.com)
- Bishops find success at Father Kelly Classic track meet (thedanielislandnews.com)
Hilton Head Island
- When will new Buc-ee's open near road to Hilton Head Island? (islandpacket.com)
- Murdaugh Murders Podcast Creators Expand Audio Network with New Travel Podcast "Wherever It Leads..." Featuring CEO / Podcast Journalist Mandy Matney (bakercityherald.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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