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Beaufort’s balloon release ban is SC’s first. Meet the Harbor Island woman behind it

Jenn Clementoni says it’s unacceptable to treat the release of balloons as anything other than litter. Sea turtles mistake ...

City of Beaufort takes a first-in-the-state action to ground balloon releases

The City of Beaufort enacted a ban on the release of balloons in an effort to protect wildlife and the environment. It's the ...
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Community honors Newark shooting victims with a balloon release ceremony

A balloon release ceremony is held to honor 10 year old Jordan Garcia, one of the two victims killed in Saturday nights shooting in Newark. Tuesday, November 18, 2025Get Photo Stephanie Garcia, the ...

Poll: Beaufort becomes first city in SC to ban balloon releases

Beaufort has become the first city in South Carolina to ban balloon releases. At a recent city council meeting, officials ...