LWVB hosting Meet The Candidates Zoom event
On Monday, Oct. 24 from 6 to 7:30 p.m., the League of Women Voters Beaufort is presenting a Candidate’s Zoom Greeting to Voters.
The event will not be a debate but rather an opportunity for local North of the Broad candidates to make a presentation to voters about themselves and why they are running for office (School Board, State Legislature and County Council).
A moderator will ask 2-3 questions of each participant and we hope to give each candidate about 10 minutes to talk to voters.
These are the races and the candidates from each who have committed to participate:
School Board District 2: Terry Thomas, Chloe Gordon.
School Board District 5: Cynthia Hayes, Cynthia K. Hayes.
State Representative District 121: Michael Rivers, Eric Erickson.
State Representative District 124: Barb Nash.
County Council District 2: Marilyn Harris, David Bartholomew.
The link to register for the oom is https//bit.ly/3ytdr2n.
Beaufort Republican Women’s Club hosting series of discussions
The Beaufort Republican Women’s Club will present a series of discussions each Friday entitled “The Elephant in the Room” from 8:30 to 9:30 am at GOP Headquaters at 80 Lady’s Island Drive across from Publix. We will discuss an obvious problem that people do not usually like to talk about together. Please join us for one or more of these events:
October 21 – Probate Judge Heather Galvin on “Death & Taxes.”
October 28 – School Board Member Dick Geier on “Separation Of Church and State In Schools.”
For more information, please call Angel Flewelling at 843-525-0102.
HELP of Beaufort moves
HELP of Beaufort is now located at 502 Charles Street in Beaufort at the old Grace Chapel AME Church, in the rear building. The church has allowed HELP to reside there temporarily until they are able to move into their permanent home.
HELP was located at 1810 Ribaut Road in Port Royal but was forced to move due to circumstances beyond their control.
HELP is the largest volunteer organization and food pantry in Beaufort County. Its goal is to provide food, clothing and short-term assistance neighbors in need.
Murdaugh murder trial date changed
Attorney General Alan Wilson announces that the murder trial of Richard Alexander Murdaugh has been scheduled to start on Jan. 23, 2023, and last until Feb. 10. Judge Clifton Newman will preside over the trial at the Colleton County Courthouse.
An order had been signed last week setting the date for January 30, as had been discussed by the prosecution and defense, but before the order was filed it was changed to January 23 to better fit with judicial schedules.
Beaufort Lions holding Spaghetti Dinner
The Beaufort Lions Club will hold a Spaghetti Dinner from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 28 at Sea Island Presbyterian Church, 81 Lady’s Island Drive.
The menu includes spaghetti with meatballs or without, tossed salad, warm garlic bread, sweet/unsweet tea or water, and a dessert. Ticket prices are $10 for adults and $8 for those 12 and younger.
Funds raised from the dinner will support Northern Beaufort County residents in need of vision services. An eyeglasses donation box will be available to drop off gently used prescription glasses, hearing aids, or cell phones. Cash, check or major credit cards will be accepted.
USCB hosting Heirs’ Property Workshop and Presentation
USCB Center for the Arts will host a free workshop and presentation by the Center for Heirs Property Preservation on Thursday, Nov. 3. The event, which will run from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., is free and open to anyone wanting to learn how to manage the legal processes related to resolving issues with heirs’ property. Participants will learn about the direct legal services offered by the center to assist families in reaching agreement, clearing title to family land and probate estates. There will also be information shared about economic opportunities for landowners who may be interested in using their land for forestry businesses.
Tickets or registration are not required to attend this event. For more information visit: www.uscbcenterforthearts.com or call The Center for the Arts at 843-521-3145.
Rotary Club of the Lowcountry hosting oyster roast
The Rotary Club of the Lowcountry is once again hosting its 25th annual Family Oyster Roast fom 3 to 7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 5, at Live Oaks Park, Port Royal.
Tickets are $40 per person and will be available at the gate. Children younger than 10 are free. Tickets include oysters, beer, wine, soda, hot dogs, chili and desserts. Live music will be provided by local favorite Mike Kavanaugh.
There will be a live and silent auction. Tickets can be purchased at Port Royal Police Department, Bay Street Jewelers, and Palmetto State Bank.
For more information, contact Club President-elect Bob Bible at 843-252-8535 or reconmc@aol.com.
County Pool hours adjusted
Pool hours around the County will be adjusted to the following:
Bluffton Pool – 55 Pritchard Street, Bluffton.
– Monday through Friday, 8 a.m to noon and 1-7 p.m.
– Slip & Splash Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Battery Creek Pool – 1B Blue Dolphin Drive, Beaufort.
– Tuesday and Thursday, 8 a.m. to noon and 1-7 p.m.
– Slip & Splash Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Beaufort Pool – 35 Youmans Drive, Lady’s Island.
– Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 8 a.m. to noon and 1-7 p.m.
Charles Lind Brown Pool
– Closed for the Season
The Parks and Recreation Department is creating a master plan that includes developing the future concepts for the four Beaufort County pools. For more information, visit https://www.bcscrec.com/.
