A new VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic is coming to Port Royal in Beaufort County, South Carolina, at 1846 Ribaut Road—right near Parris Island and Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. This will serve the area’s 16,881 veterans and families, cutting down travel to places like Charleston for primary care, mental health services, and VA programs.
Key Details
- Announcement and Funding: Rep. Nancy Mace (SC-01) revealed the site on Jan. 30, 2026. She secured $30.6 million via the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee (initially announced July 2025).
- Timeline: Opens in 2028; construction starts soon, wrapping in about two years.
- Facility Specs: 48,000–70,000 sq ft, 2–3 stories, up to 500 parking spots. It replaces/augments the smaller clinic at Beaufort Naval Hospital.
- Impact: Creates 100 jobs, boosts local economy, and fits a national VA push for better rural access.
Mace highlighted it as “world-class care close to home” for Lowcountry vets. Great news for Beaufort County residents—fits right into the region’s military community focus. Any specific angle on this you’d like more on, like local impacts or similar SC projects?
