Beaufort Republican Midterm HQ open
The Beaufort Republican Women’s Club along with the Beaufort Federation of Republican Men and the Beaufort County Republicans have opened the 2022 Beaufort Republican Midterm Election Headquarters at 80 Lady’s Island Drive, across from Publix on Lady’s Island.
The Headquarters will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays. Stop in to pick up lawn signs, campaign literature or register to vote.
Sen. Tim Scott coming to Bluffton
The Beaufort County Republican Party is hosting a Lowcountry Campaign Rally on Monday, Oct. 3 at Oyster Factory Park in Bluffton with special guest U.S. Senator Tim Scott.
Local republican candidates are invite to attend and speak at 11 a.m. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome at no charge but must register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tim-scott-beaufort-county-rally-tickets-418196114837. The access code is victory 2022.
Knitters, crocheters wanted to honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The public is invited to two events in Beaufort to honor Breast Cancer Awareness month in October. Both events will take place at Coastal Knitting on Republic Street in downtown Beaufort. One from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 2, and the other from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 23.
Organizers are reaching out to any knitters, crocheters or anyone who would like to learn how to make Knitted Knockers. Knitted Knockers are soft breast prosthetics made by volunteers and given to Breast Cancer patients and survivors at no cost. They are an alternative preferred by many women to the heavier silicone breast prosthetics.
Knitted Knockers Support Foundation is a 501(c)(3) based in Bellingham, Wash. Jo Panayotoff, a local and S.C. state provider, will be present to answer questions. Free patterns and instruction will be available. For more information, email handyhooters.jp@gmail.com.
St. Helena Library to celebrate 10th anniversary
The St. Helena Branch Library will celebrate its 10th anniversary from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 15. Families of all ages are welcome. Attendees will get to enjoy a sweet treat, fun activities and more.
The library is located at 6355 Jonathan Francis Senior road, St. Helena Island, S.C., 29920.
Nash seeking volunteers
Barb Nash, the Democratic candidate for State House District 121, is asking for volunteers.
Nash’s team has canvas training from 9 a.m. to noon every Saturday at a place to be determined. To volunteer for canvassing, call Catherine at 704-641-7357.
Phone bank training is Tuesdays from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursdays from 3 to 5 p.m., and Saturdays 11 a.m to 2:30 p.m. After training, calls can be made home. To volunteer for phone banking, call Charlie at 843-505-5378.
Healthcare In Action PAC endorses Andrews
Healthcare for Action announced the PAC’s endorsement of Dr. Annie Andrews for Congress in South Carolina’s 1st District.
“We are proud to endorse Dr. Andrews for Congress. Her experience is exactly what we need in Washington right now,” Healthcare in Action Chairwoman Dr. Anahita Dua said in a release. “As a pediatrician she has practical experience treating patients; as a professor, a research and policy background; as a community activist the understanding of the challenges we face and the experience to make change.”
SCEA endorses Cunningham for Governor
On Tuesday, at The South Carolina Education Association (The SCEA) Headquarters, The
SCEA President Sherry East announced that The SCEA Political Action Committee (PAC) has voted to
recommend Joe Cunningham for the 2022 South Carolina State Governor’s race.
“From Oconee to Horry, Chesterfield to Charleston, South Carolina families want the best education possible for their children, and educators and school staff want to provide it,” said The SCEA President Sherry East. “The South Carolina Education Association is proud to recommend Joe Cunningham as South Carolina’s next governor. To give every child an opportunity for a bright future, we need statewide leaders who will boldly and urgently address the five-alarm teacher and staff shortage crisis.”
