Woods Memorial Bridge to close for race
The Woods Memorial Bridge will be closed to marine navigation and vehicular traffic on Saturday, Jan. 18, from 7:30 to 10 a.m. for the 2025 Beaufort Oyster Festival 5K Race.
Hicks joins FHLBank Atlanta’s Affordable Housing Advisory Council
Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (FHLBank Atlanta) announced today that it has appointed Claude Hicks as one of four new members to its Affordable Housing Advisory Council. Hicks and the others will work closely with the FHLBank Atlanta board of directors and management team to ensure the Bank meets the community lending and housing finance needs of communities within its district.
Hicks is executive director of Beaufort Jasper Housing Trust in Beaufort, South Carolina, which develops and preserves affordable housing and workforce housing. His experience includes leading development projects focused on multifamily development, low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) awards, construction, lease-up and transition to asset management. Hicks has a Bachelor of Science degree in workforce education development from Southern Illinois University, an associate in arts degree from Victor Valley College, and attended the United States Air Force Leadership School.
Freedman Arts District holding open house
The Freedman Arts District is inviting the public to an open house at its newly renovated historic office at 1401 Duke Street from 4 to 6 p.m., on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. Participants are invited to explore the revitalized space while engaging with the District’s mission to enrich the community through the arts.
It’s a unique opportunity to learn about the District’s vision, discover exciting upcoming events, and hear about the new projects that will impact the City. The District is eager to show both long-time supporters and those new to the organization that it’s eager to share how they can become involved.
For more information, call 843-304-5301, email Director@FreedmanArtsDistrict.org or visit www.FreedmanArtsDistrict.org.
Beaufort Twilight Run needs sponsors
The 15th Annual Beaufort Twilight Run is a little over two months away and still offering a wonderful sponsorship opportunity. We want to make sure everyone is aware of this wonderful opportunity not only to help support the students at Riverview Charter School but also to promote your business or place of employment.
Each sponsorship goes directly to our Capstone Field Trip Fund, which helps lower costs for all field trips, especially the Capstone experiences and reduces the financial burden for families. Sponsorships at every level make a meaningful difference. For example, a $2,500 sponsorship can help:
- Send one 8th grader to Costa Rica
- Send two 5th graders to Washington, D.C
- Send 10 2nd graders to Barrier Island.
For more information, contact Haley Romeo, BTR Sponsorship Chair at haley.romeo@riverviewcharterschool.org. Review the sponsorship packet at https://bit.ly/3WhcAy2 or complete the sponsorship form at https://bit.ly/42cx4LX. Thank you for your support of the Beaufort Twilight Run and Riverview Charter School.
County VA to offer End of Life Planning Seminars for veterans, families
Beaufort County Veterans Affairs is hosting End of Life Planning Seminars for veterans and their families.
These seminars address things veterans and their families can do today to ensure their personal effects are in order. They also discuss Veterans Affairs benefits that surviving spouses may be entitled to receive.
They will be offered at either 9 a.m. or 1 p.m., at convenient locations around Beaufort County:
- Tuesday, Feb. 18: Lobeco Branch Library, 1862 Trask Parkway, Seabrook.
- Tuesday, Feb. 25: Bluffton Branch Library, 120 Palmetto Way.
- Tuesday, May 20: Hilton Head Branch Library, 11 Beach City Road.
- Tuesday, May 27: Beaufort Library, 311 Scott Street.
RSVPs are required for space and resource purposes. Please contact Crystal at 843-255-6880 to reserve your seat. For questions and more information please contact Beaufort County Veterans Affairs at 843-255-6880.
Echard joins Coastal Properties
Coastal Properties is proud to announce the addition of Penny Echard to their real estate firm. Penny will be working out of the Beaufort office.
Originally from Buffalo, N.Y., Echard relocated to Beaufort, where she began her new career in real estate in 2023. With a background in cosmetology, Penny holds a license she’s been proud of for 34 years, but her love of working with people led her to transition into real estate.
Weichert, Realtors-Coastal Properties is the third largest Weichert affiliate in the nation and one of the Lowcountry’s largest real estate firms. The company has five offices in Hilton Head, Beaufort, Bluffton, Okatie/Sun City and Savannah.
— Staff reports
