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Women’s barrel racing became a competitive sport in 1948, when what is now called the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association was formed. That means 33-year-old Anna Johnson of Beaufort, who got her first barrel racing horse at 13, has been part of the sport for a quarter of its existence.
Residents of Bluffton’s New Riverside neighborhood are about to get an early holiday gift at the red Barn Park. The grand opening of a nearly mile-long, 18-hole disc golf course at the ever-growing perennial marvel of a park is this Friday and is located at the May River Road and Okatie Highway roundabout. The big red barn makes it hard to miss. The course adds yet another dimension to the park’s amazing playground, which opened in February 2025. The big red barn , a private- and community-wide event space, came online almost a year later. The 37-acre park, open from sunrise to sunset, also includes walking trails and an event lawn that makes this park the crown jewel of the town. What is disc golf? Disc golf is a lot like golf, but instead of balls and clubs, players need flying discs or Frisbees. The objective of the game is to get your disc to the goal in the shortest amount of throws as possible. Unlike traditional golf courses, characterized by their manicured terrain, Bluffton’s disc golf course meanders through a forest. More than 70 percent, or 13 of the 18 holes, wind through towering pine trees, magnolias and live
Three Effingham County residents filed a civil racketeering complaint against OpenAI and local officials on November 6, 2026 — the third lawsuit to challenge the company's $20 billion Project Camellia data center campus since it was publicly announced in July. Plaintiffs invoke Georgia's civil RICO statute, seeking compensatory, punitive,...
BEAUFORT, S.C. (WTOC) - Hundreds of people lined the streets of Beaufort for the annual Beaufort County Veterans Day Parade, celebrating the men and women who have served in the military. The parade traveled along Boundary Street and through downtown Beaufort, bringing together veterans, active-duty service members, military bands and...
Italian manufacturer plans a $5 million investment over five years. Errecinque expects to create more than 10 jobs. New distribution and customer support facility opens in January 2027. Assembly and manufacturing could be future steps for the Bluffton operation. Errecinque USA, the U.S. subsidiary of Italian manufacturer Errecinque, has selected...
Today, we celebrate our nation’s heroes for Veterans Day. As part of the celebration, let’s explore some of the most iconic courses affiliated with the Military. From courses on military bases to courses that honor veterans, there are many opportunities for veterans and civilians to tee it up while celebrating the freedoms we enjoy. Golf means a lot to many people, and as PGA HOPE's incredible work shows, it can be especially helpful for Veterans and active-duty service members.
