🌱 What changes will Beaufort High sports see under new AD Cody Slaughter?
Beaufort, South Carolina Patch AM: a 5 min readGood day Beaufort! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What changes will Beaufort High sports see under new AD Cody Slaughter?
- Why did Beaufort’s Water Festival commodore leap off a shrimp boat?
- Why a Beaufort County voter challenge was delayed and what happens Friday
Also on today's calendar: We Need Early Childhood Education To Close Student Achievement Gap and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: Where do bad rainbows go? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Showers around; hot and humid, with a high of 97 and low of 81 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: A heavy t-storm in the a.m., temps: high: 95, low: 77.
- Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 93 and low of 76 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Athletic Director Cody Slaughter Returns to the Low Country at Beaufort HS (hssr.com) — Beaufort High School has a new athletic director, Cody Slaughter, who’s settling in, meeting coaches, and preparing programs before fall sports begin. With most head coaches returning and a few new hires, Slaughter says his focus is on winning championships while developing student-athletes who lead with integrity on and off the field. 
2. Beaufort Water Festival commodore jumps from moving shrimp boat. Here's why he did it (islandpacket.com) — Beaufort’s 10-day Water Festival wrapped up with a memorable twist as outgoing commodore Dusty Vickers jumped from a moving shrimp boat during the blessing of the fleet, then swam ashore to give his farewell. Longtime volunteer Cori Talbert was named 2027 commodore, continuing a beloved tradition that draws tens of thousands to Waterfront Park and across the city.
3. Beaufort Co. voter qualification challenge hearing rescheduled after board lacks quorum (wtoc.com) — A rare voter qualification challenge in Beaufort County has been delayed after the county election board failed to reach a quorum for a scheduled hearing in Bluffton. The case, involving Hilton Head resident Ron Thomas challenging critic Skip Hoagland’s residency, has been reset for Friday at 10 a.m., when officials expect enough board members to proceed.
4. Inside an Eclectic Home Built for the Lowcountry (cottagesgardens.com) — A retired airline couple has settled into a custom-designed dog-trot-style home in Beaufort, drawn by the town’s waterfront views and small-town hospitality. Their Frederick + Frederick–designed house showcases Lowcountry scenery, indoor-outdoor living, and eclectic treasures collected from years of travel, all tailored to a relaxed, year-round Beaufort lifestyle.
5. Beaufort Memorial Hospital invests in second workforce housing initiative (wsav.com) — Beaufort Memorial Hospital is backing a new 14-unit Canal Street apartment project that will prioritize its employees, aiming to ease the area’s rising housing costs. The Canal Street units and a larger Bluffton complex are part of a broader strategy to recruit and retain staff as Beaufort County’s health system expands with new facilities.
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★ Featured events ★
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We Need Early Childhood Education To Close Student Achievement Gap →
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 178 Sams Point Road, Lady’s Island, SC,
10:00 am
Sunday August 2
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Other local events
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Beaufort Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees Combined (FINANCE and
Beaufort County Government Center Boardroom, Third Floor, Beaufort Memorial Medical and Administr
7:30 am -
Beaufort Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees (BOARD MEETING)
Beaufort County Government Center Boardroom, Third Floor, Beaufort Memorial Medical and Administr
7:30 am -
Burton Fire District Commission
Beaufort County Government Center 14 Bruce K Smalls Road, Beaufort
12:00 pm -
Annual Meeting + Business After Hours Hosted by South Atlantic Bank
Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce 37 Robert Smalls Pkwy, Beaufort, SC 29906
5:00 pm -
Thursday Shell Ring Group Run →
Shellring Ale Works, 1111 11th St, Port Royal
6:00 pm -
Planning Commission Worksession →
Beaufort SC Calendar
1:00 pm -
Community Services and Public Safety Committee (T)
Beaufort County Government Center 100 Ribaut Road, Beaufort, SC 29902 County Council Chambers
2:00 pm -
Natural Resources Committee (T)
Beaufort County Government Center 100 Ribaut Road, Beaufort, SC 29902 County Council Chambers
4:00 pm
Wednesday July 29
Thursday July 30
Monday August 3
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Southern Lowcountry Regional Board (T)
Beaufort County Government Center 11 Recreation Court, Bluffton, SC - Rotary Community Center
10:00 am -
Beaufort Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees (BOARD MEETING)
Beaufort County Government Center Boardroom, Third Floor, Beaufort Memorial Medical and Administr
7:30 am -
Beaufort Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees Combined (FINANCE and
Beaufort County Government Center Boardroom, Third Floor, Beaufort Memorial Medical and Administr
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Family Storytime →
Port Royal Branch Library, 1408 Paris Ave, Port Royal
11:00 am
Tuesday July 28
Wednesday July 29
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- What is being built by the Broad River Bridge?
They have cleared a HUGE swath of land. Let me guess: An apartment complex. (Nextdoor Salem Road) - I live on Honeysuckle Lane.
Is anyone else having issues with their water looking brownish? (Nextdoor Wilkins on Ladys Island)
- University of South Carolina posted a job opening for Adjunct Faculty in Beaufort. Apply here.
- Better Collision Centers, Inc. posted a job opening for Body Technician in Beaufort. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Beaufort here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
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