Whitehall parking lot closed to public parking
The privately-owned Whitehall Development on Lady’s Island will be posting signage, and immediately enforcing a No Public Parking rule due to damage caused by illegal parking and boat trailer use of their private parking lot.
Parking is limited in the area, and with boating season upon us, please plan ahead when using the Whitehall Boat Landing on Hwy 21, Lady’s Island.
The County-owned Whitehall Park remains open from dawn to dusk for those looking to picnic, walk or watch wildlife. Parking remains available for normal use of the passive park for non-trailered vehicles.
Chill with a cop
The City of Beaufort Police Department is hosting a Chill With A Cop event from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, June 30 in Pigeon Point Park.
Come hang out with your favorite officers. There will be outdoor games, food, prizes and a raffle.
Sponsored by City of Beaufort/Town of Port Royal Fire Department, Beaufort County Emergency Medical Services, Exchange Club of Beaufort, Kona Ice of Beaufort/Charleston Islands, Walmart Beaufort and Decibel Church.
Applications open for 2023 Shrimp Festival craft vendors
Those interested in being a craft vendor at the 2023 Beaufort Shrimp Festival, to be held Oct. 6 and 7 at the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park, should fill out the application at https://bit.ly/3qTjPiK.
Certified barbeque judging class in Greenville
The South Carolina Barbeque Association (SCBA) will hold a one-day seminar in Greenville to train new barbeque judges. The seminar is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, July 15, at Project Host, located at 525 Academy Street.
Registration for the seminar is open to SCBA members and costs $50 per person, which includes a catered barbeque lunch. Non-members must join SCBA prior to or while registering for the seminar to be eligible to attend. SCBA annual membership dues are $45 for an individual and $60 for a family.
The seminar is the first step in becoming a SCBA-certified barbeque judge. After completing the class, potential judges will continue their training with hands-on experience as novice judges at four SCBA-sanctioned barbeque competitions. Competitions are held around the state at festivals and fairs, as well as other community events or stand-alone BBQ contests.
Those interested in becoming SCBA-certified judges and attending the July 15 seminar should visit www.scbarbeque.com to register for the seminar and/or join the SCBA.
GOP Presidential Primary date set
The South Carolina Republican Party (SCGOP) State Executive Committee has voted unanimously to set February 24, 2024 as the Republican Presidential Primary date.
“We are excited to announce February 24, 2024 as the South Carolina Republican Party’s Presidential Preference Primary date. This will give our voters the chance to do what they do best – interact one-on-one with our candidates,” SCGOP Chairman Drew McKissick said in a news release. “This will provide a great economic boom to our state and I look forward to welcoming all of the candidates to the Palmetto State and participating in the historic First In The South Primary.”
The filing deadline for candidates will be on October 31, 2023 and the filing fee amount will be $50,000 per candidate.
President Trump to keynote SCGOP Silver Elephant Gala
Former President Donald Trump will be the keynote speaker Saturday, Aug. 5, when the South Carolina Republican Party holds its 56th annual Silver Elephant Gala, the longest standing Republican event in state history.
The Silver Elephant Gala is a tradition that began in 1967 with its inaugural speaker, future President Ronald Reagan. Since then it has featured former and future Presidents, Senators and Governors and rising stars within the party. This year’s event is anticipated to be the largest in SCGOP history.
This year’s Gala will be the first in a series of events the SCGOP will hold with presidential candidates all across South Carolina as it looks to raise funds for the 2024 election cycle.
– From staff reports
