Kevin Phillips, Port Royal Mayor

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Kevin Phillips is the Mayor of Port Royal, SC. His dedication to the community is evident through his strategic leadership and commitment to making a positive impact. Learn more about Kevin's vision for the future of Port Royal.

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About Kevin Phillips

Kevin Phillips is a dedicated public servant and a passionate advocate for the people of Port Royal. With a focus on community-driven initiatives and effective communication, Kevin works tirelessly to address the needs of the residents and promote positive change. Discover more about Kevin's background and his unwavering commitment to serving the community.

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Happy Thanksgiving from this group of Turkeys!
Hope everyone is enjoying time with loved ones today.

🎁 This holiday season, give gifts that give back — to your neighbors, your town, and your community. Every local purchase strengthens Port Royal. 💙 #ShopLocal #PortRoyalProud

📚 Did you know? Port Royal Elementary has been educating generations of locals — making it one of the longest-standing anchors in our community! 💙 #PortRoyalProud #LowcountryHistory

Did you know... Port Royal’s 3rd Annual Holiday Market is on Nov 15, 10 AM–4 PM - TOMORROW! Shop local makers, enjoy festive bites, and kick off the season with community cheer. See you on Paris Avenue! ✨ #PortRoyalProud

💬 Your voice matters! Join us the 2nd Wednesday of every month (tonight) at 6:30pm for the Port Royal Town Council meeting — open to the public! #PortRoyalSC #GetInvolved

Today, we honor the men and women who have served our country — and the families who stand beside them. 🇺🇸

Port Royal is proud to call so many veterans our neighbors, friends, and family. Thank you for your courage, your service, and your continued impact right here at home.

🇺🇸 Spotlight Saturday: Today we’re proud to highlight AMVETS Post 70 — a cornerstone of our Port Royal community. They serve our veterans, support local causes, and remind us daily what service truly means. Thank you for all you do!

Did you know Port Royal has flown under seven different flags throughout its history? 🇫🇷🇪🇸🇬🇧🇺🇸

Our little town has a big story — and I can’t wait to share more of it with you. Follow along as we highlight moments that shaped Port Royal. ⚓️ #PortRoyalHistory

I’ll never pass up a good donut — especially from one of our hometown favorites. Today’s a great reminder: when you shop local, you’re investing right back into Port Royal. 🍩 #ShopLocal

Big change starts small — right here at home. Voting local means shaping the future we all live in. See you at the polls! 🇺🇸

10/17/25 was the 250th Birthday of the United States Navy. I had the honor to speak to the Sailors, Marines, and Staff of Naval Hospital Beaufort. Thank You to every Man and Woman that has made the decision to dedicate their lives in Service of this Great Nation. Here’s to 250 more years!

F3 Workout this Morning was one for the books. Thanks to everyone that came out.

Great time at the OysterFest! Thank you to Everyone that helped make this event happen.

The 68th Waterfest was a Huge Success. Thank you to all of the Sponsors, Volunteers, and Everyone that came out to Support. This week in July is always something we look forward to. Truly a “Summer to Remember”. #lovebft

Annual Phillips Family Fathers’ Day Celebration at the Deep Woods. A tradition like no other!

Happy Easter from the Phillips Family! Great weekend in Town enjoying the 1st Chalk it Up Festival. The artists were amazing. Beaufort Twilight Run is always a great event. Beaufort Academy’s Egg Drop was really cool and I can’t wait for baby Evie to participate next year. As you can see She loved her first visit with the Easter Bunny. There’s always something fun going on in our community and I’m Thankful for Everyone that gives the time and energy to make so many great events happen. #SeeYouAroundTown

Last week Port Royal Town Council and Staff attended the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s Legislative Action Day in Columbia. It was great speaking with State Representatives about the issues and concerns of local municipalities. Also, enjoyed spending time with other Beaufort County Representatives about ways for us to work together to create the best for Beaufort County and our surrounding neighbors.

It’s the most wonderful time of the Year! Christmas in Port Royal is so special. The Community really comes together and celebrates. Wishing you and yours a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.

Took some time off from the busy Campaign Trial for a Date Night with Jenny. Probably one of the last ones with just the 2 of us.

Safe to say Shellring Oktoberfest was a hit. Can’t beat good friends, great food, awesome live music, local beer, and it’s all on the water? Thank you to the Staff of Shellring for making the event so fun and successful. Or as the Germans would say “Danke!” Very Cool, Coastal, Far from Ordinary.

BIG NEWS INCOMING!!!!!!
-After a lot of consideration and conversations I've made the decision to file and run for Mayor of Port Royal in the upcoming election. Serving this Town, that I love, has been an absolute Honor and Privilege. I look forward to continuing that service for the betterment of all of Port Royal. Your support means the world to me. I look forward to seeing everyone around Town and as always please do not hesitate to reach out to me with any ideas, comments, or concerns. We are all better when we work together. Thank you!

Feel Free to LIKE and SHARE this Post. and Vote Nov. 7th.

Big News! Baby on the Way, dropping Jan. 2nd 2023. Jenny and I are very excited. Thank you for all of the Love and Support we’ve been receiving from everyone.

So Grateful to attend the South Carolina Municipal Association’s Annual Meeting. Spending time with Port Royal’s Council as will as Colleagues from around the State is not only a good time, but a great opportunity to listen and learn about ideas and ways to better serve the community. Thank you to the people of Port Royal for the opportunity to serve them and our community. I will always try to grow and learn in an attempt to be a servant, voice, and advocate for all of us!

Can’t beat the 4th of July in Port Royal! It was a hot, sometimes rainy, fun filled Patriotic Day. Thank you to all of the Volunteers and Vendors. Special Thank You to DJ Kev Greaves for saving the party. Living in Port Royal it’s hard not to think about all of the Service Men and Women who have sacrificed so much for this Country, but on the 4th of July it really reminds you how blessed we are to be Americans.

Father’s Day Tradition: Every Father’s Day the Phillips’s family gathers on the same land my grandparents and great-grandparents grew up share cropping. This year will mark our 110th reunion. It’s something I look forward to every year. Helps keep in perspective what’s really important in life. While we have lost many Loved Ones along the way, it’s a joy to see the family continue to grow. A few days late, but Happy Father’s Day!

What a Great 2023 Legislative Reception! Thank you to the Beaufort Regional Chamber and everyone over at Shellring Ale Works for putting on this event. Thank you to everyone that joined. Local Government works best when we work together!

Jen and I had a great after workout walk around the Cypress Wetlands! Such a cool place. Saw a gang of gators, (how many can you count?), and even got photo bombed by some locals.

Always something going on in this Neck of the Woods! Here’s Saturday’s Rundown: 1. Birthday for the Birds at Cypress Wetlands. 2. Farmer’s Market - Every Saturday. 3. Port Royal United Methodist - Spring Bazaar. 4. Port Royal Police Dept. - Spring Fling. 5. SpingFest 2023 - by ZenDen. 6. Veterans Supporting Veterans Golf Tournament- Schiller & Hamilton was Title Sponsor. 7. A very Wet but tons of Fun Jubilee - Junior Service League of Beaufort. - Thank you so much to everyone for everything they do to help make this such a special community! - - “Just keep livin” Matthew McConaughey

The MCAS Beaufort AirShow was amazing! Truly impressive and inspiring. Also, the After Party in Port Royal was a blast. Thank you to everyone that helped put on the events. What a great day for the Community and America.

Beaufort Brawl 2 was a hit! No pun intended. Excited crowd, lots or action, and a great showing by Beaufort’s Foundry Fighters. They put in so much work and put everything on the line. I know we will be seeing some of them on bigger stages. See you at the next one.

Beaufort Charities did it again! What a great 2 day event in Port Royal, SC. Thank You for letting Schiller & Hamilton Law Firm be a part of the fun. The Volunteers did an amazing job and the bands Rocked both Nights. See you again next Year.

The 17th Annual Beaufort International Film Festival is a wrap. Great job by the Film Society. Jenny and I had the pleasure of seeing some great films and meeting interesting people from around the world. Thank you Ron and Rebecca Tucker for continuing to head this event, and Congratulations to all participants and winners!

Schiller & Hamilton Law Firm was proud to sponsor the YMCA’s Boots & Bling event over the weekend. The YMCA is so much more than a gym. It’s a Community Center that provides so many important services for all ages. Speaking of, Swim Camps begin March 6th, for ages 6-18. Money raised at the event will go towards facility improvements. So thank you to all of the sponsors and everyone that came out. It was a great event!

Love was in the air Last Night at Waffle House! Thank you to the Lady’s Island Waffle House for putting on such an fun an unique experience. Campfire Tyler rocked it, the staff crushed it, and the food, as always, was delicious. Of course, Thank you to my Valentine, Jenny, for being as sweet as heart shaped waffles.

Port Royal Representing in Columbia! This week Council spent time At the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s Legislative Action Day. It’s always great to meet other Councils, Mayors, a State Legislators from around South Carolina. We’re able to listen and learn from each other with the goal of improving our own communities. Thank you to everyone that helped make the event happen, and thank you to everyone that allows me the opportunities to serve.

Congratulations to this Year’s LowCounty Lifetime Achievement Awards Recipients. Mr. Joab M. Dowlings, Senior Miss Catherine A. Gleason. Dr. John W. Gray, III These are people who have dedicated themselves to the service of this community, and we are all better off because of them. Thank you. Of Course Jenny and I had a great time with friends celebrating this event. Until next Year!

First Council Meeting of 2023 is in the books! Lots of exciting things are on the horizon for Port Royal. I look forward to continuing to work with Council and Staff for the betterment of this place we call home. Thank you to all residents and as always reach out to me anytime with any concerns, comments, or suggestions. Also, the Regional Housing Trust had its first meeting this week. I’m looking forward to seeing the progress that will be made on this issue by this group.

Thank you to everyone that came out to Military Appreciation Day at Naval Heritage Park over the weekend. Military Members and their Families are such an important part of our Community. As always the Marine Corps Band Rocked!

It was an absolute Honor and Privilege to attend the Marime Corps 247th Birthday Celebration on Parris Island. Amazing history and tribute. Thank you to all Service Men and Woman. Past and Present.

It was a bonus I got to bring along my Dad and sister.

What an active Happy Halloween Weekend in Town! From Costume Parties, CAPA Ghost Tours, Trick or Treating, and Touch a Truck it was great seeing so many people out enjoying themselves, their family, friends, and community. Thank you to all of the volunteers that work so hard to put all of these events on. It truly is one of the things that makes this place so special. I look forward to next year, but for now, it’s on to the next fun filled community driven weekend.

Busy Weekend in Port Royal, SC! Thank you to everyone that volunteered and came out for the Walk For Water. It was a huge turn out. Also, the band Backline was great for the last Street Music on Paris of the Year. Weather was perfect and it was good to see so many people out and enjoying it! #luvportroyal

Scaly Mountain, NC you did not disappoint! Jenny and I definitely love our LowCounty Beach, but enjoy a little Mountain adventure too!

Always a great time celebrating Father’s Day at the Deep Woods. A tradition the family has enjoyed for over 35 years.

Thank you to The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce on another successful Legislative Reception!

It was a busy weekend of Birthday for the Birds, Boats, and Bullets!

Happy 73rd Birthday to Naval Hospital Beaufort! Thank you so much to the Men and Women working there, and those that have, for all the support they provide to our Community.

Jenny and I had a great weekend celebrating the wedding of my Cousin @daddy_longg_leggs, aka. Britt Phillips and his beautiful bride. Fun was had by all, as you can see. Also, enjoyed celebrating Easter with everyone.

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