Beaufort, SC (August 28, 2025) — The City of Beaufort has officially adopted Ordinance 2025/21, naming the newly constructed connector road near Beaufort Executive Airport as Donnie Beer Drive, in tribute to the late Councilwoman Donnie Beer and her years of dedicated service to the community.
The new roadway, which connects Lost Island Road to U.S. Highway 21, was completed as part of the City’s infrastructure improvements funded through the 2018 Beaufort County Transportation Sales Tax Referendum. The naming was reviewed and recommended by the Planning Commission and relevant agencies, with no conflicts identified.
“The City of Beaufort is honored to celebrate the late Councilwoman Donnie Beer by naming a road in her honor,” said Mayor Phil Cromer. “This recognition reflects her many years of service on Council, her love for our community, and the lasting difference she made in the lives of Beaufort’s citizens.”
Councilwoman Beer was a dedicated public servant, known for her thoughtful leadership, her passion for civic engagement, and her mentorship of fellow council members.
“Donnie Beer was a mentor and dear friend for me before and during my time we shared on council,” said Mayor Pro Tem Mike McFee. “I think this is a tremendous tribute to the many hours and dedicated service she provided for the City in so many ways. She would be extremely honored, despite the fact she would say it is unnecessary.”
City officials will now begin the process of updating signage, maps, and official records to reflect the new name: Donnie Beer Drive — a permanent reminder of a life spent in service to Beaufort. The City will host a formal naming ceremony for the new street at a later date, with details to be announced.
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