Beaufort weightlifter and native C.J. Cummings, left, is all smiles as he receives a City of Beaufort Resolution from fellow Beaufort native Mayor Stephen Murray honoring him for his weightlifting accomplishments Tuesday, June 8, at City Hall. Besides of setting multiple lifting world records, Cummings has also qualifed to participate in the 2021 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. Murray said, “We're so proud of his hard work, dedication, and accomplishments so far.” Photo courtesy of City of Beaufort.

Beaufort’s Best

June 16, 2021

Sports

Beaufort weightlifter and native C.J. Cummings, left, is all smiles as he receives a City of Beaufort Resolution from fellow Beaufort native, Mayor Stephen Murray, honoring him for his weightlifting accomplishments Tuesday, June 8, at City Hall. Cummings, 21, trains with Coach Ray Jones at The Foundry in Beaufort. He will compete for Team USA in the 2020 Summer Olympics to be held Friday, July 23 through Aug. 8 in Tokyo. City of Beaufort photo.