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On Saturday, March 7, Lipsitz Department Store on Bay Street closed after 108 years of business in Beaufort. The picture above shows Bay Street, circa 1928. A sign for Lipsitz Grocer can be seen to the right side.

Proprietors Lucille and Joe Lipsitz have been fixtures on the main stre… Continue

Here is an interesting article from the NYT about how today's down market provides an opportunity for first-time homebuyers. Despite some of the dismal headlines, this is great time to be considering the purchase of your first home. Mortgage rates are low, prices have come down in some areas, and there are some fantastic deals to be had. Buying a first home can be a scary thing, even when the market is up. But, read on to find out why the current situation could be a golden opportunity for quali… Continue

It was a beautiful weekend for the Shrimp Festival in Beaufort. A huge crowd showed up for the Blue Dogs concert in the park on Friday night, and many stayed for a late-night bluegrass set at Plum’s. Beaufort is a great place to catch live music. Just a few weekends ago I joined some fr… Continue