Beaufort

Eight Apache helicopter pilots from the South Carolina Army National Guard's Alpha Company were suspended following a July 4 flyover event at SC beaches. An internal investigation is examining potential safety violations during the Salute from the Shore event, though no specific reasons for the investigation have been disclosed.

Iran fires on Israel, reigniting conflict between the two nations. A massive Hezbollah bunker was discovered under Beaufort, and the IDF's elite Sayeret Matkal unit has inducted its first woman.

The IDF has uncovered a key Hezbollah command tunnel network near south Lebanon’s Beaufort. The site includes hundreds of operatives stationed in a multi-level underground facility equipped with water, electricity, anti-tank and anti-aircraft capabilities, and an operating room.

Yaakov Katz discusses with Dr. Seth Frantzman Israel's strategic challenges in Lebanon, focusing on the risks of a prolonged military presence and the impact of drone warfare on the battlefield. The article highlights concerns about Israel's endgame in the region.

Renewed rocket and drone fire from Hezbollah has highlighted Israel's limited battlefield gains. Trump's blocking of escalation and Lebanon's inability to disarm Hezbollah leave Israel with few clear options ahead.

The Israeli military intercepted missiles from Lebanon, and Prime Minister Netanyahu stated his forces will continue operations in the south. Trump claimed Hezbollah and Israel agreed to 'stop all shooting,' while the French foreign minister condemned Israel's occupation of the Beaufort castle in Lebanon.

Alex Murdaugh files civil rights lawsuit against former court clerk for jury tampering. The lawsuit is related to his sentencing in Beaufort, S.C. Alex Murdaugh was sentenced on Nov. 28, 2023.

South Carolina is the fastest-growing state in the U.S., with a 1.5% population increase between July 2024 and July 2025, driven by domestic migration to its climate, economy, and lower cost of living. The state gained 66,622 net domestic migrants in the year, with growth concentrated in 10 counties. Economists attribute the trend to expanding healthcare and technology sectors, reflecting a broader shift of residents from high-tax states to more tax-friendly environments.