AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Beaufort South Carolina. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/beaufort-sc 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/beaufort-sc https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Mon, 13 May 2024 02:06:57 -0500 The World During the 28th Annual Beaufort Shrimp Festival, Featuring unique shrimp dishes from the region’s foremost restaurants and chefs. https://www.americantowns.com/news/28th-annual-beaufort-shrimp-festival-31448321-beaufort-sc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/28th-annual-beaufort-shrimp-festival-31448321-beaufort-sc.html Arts and Entertainment Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Charleston’s congressional race has now taken the form of a children’s book with Democrat Annie Andrews authoring a collection of snipes https://www.americantowns.com/news/democrat-running-for-congress-in-sc-pens-childrens-book-criticizing-republican-nancy-mace-31457531-beaufort-sc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/democrat-running-for-congress-in-sc-pens-childrens-book-criticizing-republican-nancy-mace-31457531-beaufort-sc.html Government and Politics Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Judd Larkins is running to be your next congressman for the 2nd congressional district, which covers all of Lexington, Aiken, and Barnwell counties https://www.americantowns.com/news/judd-larkins-is-running-to-turn-the-page-on-the-current-political-environment-31472826-beaufort-sc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/judd-larkins-is-running-to-turn-the-page-on-the-current-political-environment-31472826-beaufort-sc.html Government and Politics Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Republican U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace and Democratic challenger Annie Andrews clashed fiercely over abortion rights, gun restrictions and gender-affirming https://www.americantowns.com/news/nancy-mace-and-annie-andrews-spar-on-abortion-guns-and-more-in-sc-congressional-debate-31483970-beaufort-sc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/nancy-mace-and-annie-andrews-spar-on-abortion-guns-and-more-in-sc-congressional-debate-31483970-beaufort-sc.html Government and Politics Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 COLUMBIA, SC – Today, South Carolina Democratic Party Chair Trav Robertson, Jr. released the following statement after State Senator Mia https://www.americantowns.com/news/south-carolina-democratic-party-statement-on-state-senator-mia-mcleods-decision-to-leave-the-democratic-party-31516843-beaufort-sc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/south-carolina-democratic-party-statement-on-state-senator-mia-mcleods-decision-to-leave-the-democratic-party-31516843-beaufort-sc.html Government and Politics Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 The Annual Beaufort Water Festival…10 incredible days of Lowcountry fun and memories that last a lifetime. Schedule of Events: July 14, 2023: https://www.americantowns.com/news/67th-annual-beaufort-water-festival-31521795-beaufort-sc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/67th-annual-beaufort-water-festival-31521795-beaufort-sc.html Arts and Entertainment Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Nancy Mace was appointed by Chairman James Comer as the Chairwoman of the Oversight Subcommittee on https://www.americantowns.com/news/rep-nancy-mace-to-serve-as-oversight-subcommittee-chairwoman-31533381-beaufort-sc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/rep-nancy-mace-to-serve-as-oversight-subcommittee-chairwoman-31533381-beaufort-sc.html Government and Politics Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace worked with Congressional Leadership on a deal to ensure due process for future House Committee https://www.americantowns.com/news/rep-nancy-mace-brokers-deal-to-ensure-due-process-for-committee-removals-31533385-beaufort-sc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/rep-nancy-mace-brokers-deal-to-ensure-due-process-for-committee-removals-31533385-beaufort-sc.html Government and Politics Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) released the following statement on the introduction of her resolution protecting https://www.americantowns.com/news/rep-nancy-mace-releases-statement-on-filing-resolution-protecting-every-womans-right-to-travel-out-of-state-31533392-beaufort-sc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/rep-nancy-mace-releases-statement-on-filing-resolution-protecting-every-womans-right-to-travel-out-of-state-31533392-beaufort-sc.html Government and Politics Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 COLUMBIA, S.C. – Mattress Warehouse, a leading mattress company, today announced plans to establish a new distribution center in Lexington https://www.americantowns.com/news/mattress-warehouse-establishing-new-distribution-center-in-lexington-county-31549566-beaufort-sc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/mattress-warehouse-establishing-new-distribution-center-in-lexington-county-31549566-beaufort-sc.html Government and Politics Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (SC-01) voted yes on H.R. 5, the Parental Bill of Rights Act. The legislation seeks to protect https://www.americantowns.com/news/rep-nancy-mace-votes-yes-on-parental-bill-of-rights-31557107-beaufort-sc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/rep-nancy-mace-votes-yes-on-parental-bill-of-rights-31557107-beaufort-sc.html Government and Politics Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 As the lead on the newly formed Iranian Women Congressional Caucus (IWCC), it is important to introduce House Resolution 310, "Condemning the https://www.americantowns.com/news/rep-nancy-mace-statement-on-irans-fight-for-freedom-31568843-beaufort-sc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/rep-nancy-mace-statement-on-irans-fight-for-freedom-31568843-beaufort-sc.html Government and Politics Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Washington, D.C. – Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) released the following statement after the reintroduction of the bipartisan Veterans https://www.americantowns.com/news/rep-mace-and-carter-reintroduce-the-bipartisan-va-flood-preparedness-act-31568845-beaufort-sc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/rep-mace-and-carter-reintroduce-the-bipartisan-va-flood-preparedness-act-31568845-beaufort-sc.html Government and Politics Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Nancy Mace (SC-01) successfully got her “Riley Gaines Report” Amendment passed through https://www.americantowns.com/news/rep-nancy-maces-riley-gaines-report-amendment-passes-house-31568846-beaufort-sc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/rep-nancy-maces-riley-gaines-report-amendment-passes-house-31568846-beaufort-sc.html Government and Politics Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 WASHINGTON – Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) joined Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), and 18 Republican colleagues in introducing a broad package to https://www.americantowns.com/news/scott-joins-grassley-colleagues-in-targeting-crime-strengthening-law-enforcement-31571094-beaufort-sc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/scott-joins-grassley-colleagues-in-targeting-crime-strengthening-law-enforcement-31571094-beaufort-sc.html Government and Politics Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500