Our Stories

Mike Beason: Beaufort Parking Enforcement Officer & Maintenance Officer “The military was something I always thought about when I was growing up. I wasn't sure what I wanted to do with my life at that point, and the military seemed like a great option to either later find a career or stay in

Downtown Beaufort Featured Merchant: Lowcountry Stitch “I started embroidery when I was on bed rest with my first daughter. I needed a few things embroidered and my mom was a seamstress, so I grabbed her machine and taught myself. I continued doing clothing for my girls—I just couldn't give it up. I loved

Downtown Beaufort Featured Merchant: Lulu Burgess “I was born and raised in Beaufort, but moved away and lived in New York City for 16 years. It was fabulous. I went to get into acting and did that for several years, and then, by accident, I got into the catering business. With that, I

Beer, Busking, and Beaufort: Meet Campfire Tyler “My name is Tyler Littlejohn, but people here know me as Campfire Tyler. I first picked up a guitar at 14 years old, and that was when I learned how to play. I put it down for about six years, but picked it back up after

Downtown Beaufort Featured Merchant: Monkey's Uncle “I went to law school in my 30s. I had been in the newspaper business, but the publication folded and I needed to figure something else out. By the time I finished law school, I had two children, and we moved back here from Chicago because my