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Beaufort annexes MCAS Beaufort amid regional dispute
Beaufort voted to annex the nearby Marine Corps Air Station and 5,800 acres into the city limits amid opposition from the base leadership and county officials. Col. Larry Staak warned of possible legal action while Mayor David Taub defended the move citing future growth and protection against base closure. Local residents criticized the expansion as cultural genocide and warned of broader regional impacts.
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Department of the Navy
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Beaufort County Council
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