Beaufort, SC (January 27, 2026) —The City of Beaufort is issuing this correction to its January 22, 2026 press release regarding the Charles/Craven Drainage Project and the King Street Drainage Project to clarify project management responsibilities and ensure accurate public information.
The previous release incorrectly stated that both the Charles/Craven and King Street drainage projects are administered by the South Carolina Office of Resilience (SCOR). This is not correct. SCOR is the project manager for the Charles/Craven Drainage Project only. SCOR is not the project manager for the King Street Drainage Project.
The City of Beaufort is the project manager for the King Street Drainage Project.
The King Street Drainage Project has a total budget of $9,521,447, with $8,093,231 funded through a South Carolina Infrastructure Investment Program (SCIIP) grant administered by the South Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA). The remaining $1,428,217 local match is funded by the City of Beaufort through its American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocation.
The City of Beaufort regrets any confusion caused by the earlier release and appreciates SCOR’s partnership on the Charles/Craven project, as well as the public’s patience as these critical infrastructure improvements move forward.
Corrected information will be reflected in City communication channels moving forward.
For ongoing updates, residents are encouraged to follow official City of Beaufort communication platforms.