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Shrimpers in Beaufort County are facing record diesel prices above $6.16 a gallon that are driving up fuel bills for multi-week trips and risking jobs.

Captain Skip Toomer left Sunday from St. Helena Island with three boats and is urging officials for emergency fuel relief.

NOAA Fisheries extends the red snapper season for South Atlantic anglers with a three-day federal period starting Oct.

9 at 12:01 a.m. and ending Oct. 12 (with a one-fish-per-person limit and no minimum size) while South Carolina permit holders can fish until Oct. 22.

Dr. Patrick Lazarczyk joined Beaufort Memorial Lowcountry Medical Group Specialty Care in early September to provide digestive health care and GI procedures for residents seeking prevention, diagnosis and treatment for common gastrointestinal issues in Beaufort County.

AAA reported diesel prices soared on Saturday, with record highs of $6.35 per gallon in Georgia and $6.17 in South Carolina.

Officials say rising fuel costs may affect gas tax projects + urge drivers to combine errands and drive conservatively amid ongoing volatility.

The Formula 18 Americas Championship begins Tuesday at Coligny Beach with 30 elite catamaran crews testing local waters after a Monday practice session & opening ceremony at Slowcountry BBQ.

The regatta will bring top racing and help boost local business this shoulder season.

John O’Toole—executive director since BCEDC’s founding—stepped down as he accepted a new opportunity amid audit scrutiny on the group’s finances.

The board will soon announce plans to hire an interim director.

Afro-Wellness Experience will connect cultural arts with community well-being by hosting workshops and performances at local community venues later this month (details coming soon).

A new build-to-rent community in Bluffton offers 82 three-bedroom townhomes at Indigo Cove with fenced yards + garages, a dog park and clubhouse amenities at 65 Blue Point Blvd. Monthly rents start at $2,850 and include property maintenance.