Sometimes, in all the chaos of moving, we don't think about some of the most essential things -- like electricity and phone sercie. So, you have just arrived in Beaufort, or are about to arrive. Where is the cable company? Phone? Water and Sewer? Hopefully, we can save you a step here, and provide utility contacts below. As always, don't hesitate to call 843.263.6886, or email keith@ExploreBeaufortRealEstate.com, if you need additional information.
ELECTRICITY
Palmetto Electric Cooperative -- 843.208.5551 (www.palelec.com)
South Carolina Electric & Gas Co. -- 800.251.7234 (www.sceg.com)
TELEPHONE AND INTERNET
Embarq Corporation -- (843.525.0033) (www.embarq.com)
Charter Communications 877.728.3121 (www.charter.com)
Internet Services of the Lowcountry 843.770.1000 (www.islc.net)
WATER AND SEWER SERVICES
Beaufort Jasper Water and Sewer Authority (BJWSA) -- 843.987.9292 (www.bjwsa.org)
CABLE SERVICES
Comcast Cable, for the MCAS, Laurel Bay, Ladys Island, St. Helena, Fripp Island areas.
843.522.1341 (www.comcast.com)
Hargray -- 843.379.9000 (www.hargray.com)
Left-- A gorgeous sunset captured by master photographer John Wollwerth. If you are looking for an excellent way to spend some time with your family, friends, or even in solitude, take a stroll down to Waterfront Park, located just off Bay Street.
LEFT -- Aerial view of downtown Beaufort. At center is the Woods Memorial Bridge, aka the "old swing bridge." In the spring and autumn months, the Woods swings open on a regular basis to allow north and south bound boat traffic through. Sometimes, as many as eight sailboats will be lined up to pass through the bridge. The