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Beaufort County offices, convenience centers to close for Juneteenth; airports remain open
Summary
Beaufort County government buildings and convenience centers will be closed Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth and will reopen Monday, June 22; airports and emergency services will remain in operation, the county broadcast said.
Beaufort County announced that government offices will be closed Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. County facilities are scheduled to reopen Monday, June 22, the broadcast said. Convenience centers in the county will be closed Friday and will resume normal operating hours on Saturday, June 20.
Operations at the Hilton Head Island Airport and Beaufort Executive Airport will continue through the holiday, and emergency services and law enforcement personnel will be available, the broadcast added.
The host provided a brief historical note explaining that Juneteenth marks the arrival of federal troops in Galveston, Texas, in 1865 to enforce emancipation; the broadcast noted the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act of 2021 established Juneteenth as a federal holiday.
Residents should consult county announcements for any specific service changes or emergency contact instructions during the holiday.
