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Beaufort County Sheriff's Office
Thursday August 14th, 2025 :: 12:00 p.m. EDT

Advisory

Traffic Advisory: USCB student move-in this weekend

The University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB) will welcome more than 1,000 students to campus housing this weekend, bringing heavy traffic to areas near both the Beaufort and Bluffton campuses.
 
Move-in begins Saturday, August 16, with activity on both campuses from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. On the Bluffton Campus, move-in will also continue Sunday, August 17, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
 
Bluffton Campus:

  • Expect significant congestion around the Bluffton Campus and the New River Shopping Center on both days.
  • The entrance to campus at East Campus Drive will be closed to all traffic Saturday and Sunday.
Beaufort Campus:
  • Move-in will take place Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Anticipate delays on Newcastle, Calhoun, and Church Streets throughout the day.
Motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes, allow extra travel time, and remain alert for increased pedestrian traffic in these areas.
 

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Beaufort County Sheriff's Office
2001 Duke St
Beaufort, SC 29902

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Non-emergencies: 843-255-3200

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