Public Test of ballot tabulating machines set for February 2
A public test of the Central Count Scanners (Ballot Tabulating Machines) for the February 3, 2024 Democratic Presidential Preference Primary (PPP) will begin on Friday, Feb. 2, 2024 at 10 a.m. at the Board of Voter Registration and Elections of Beaufort County office, located at 15 John Galt Road, Beaufort, S.C. 29906. For more information, call 843-255-6900.
Scholarship auction continues
The Second Founding of America is hosting the Explorers of Untold History Scholarship Program’s Inaugural Online Auction through its end at 11:55 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 3. This event is designed to raise funds for annual scholarships presented by Second Founding of America and the National Park Service to deserving students of the Lowcountry.
The online format will allows those interested to follow the link https://explorers.cbo.io to the landing page that will help them register and receive a bidder number, view the items, and participate in the bidding. Bidders are also encouraged to use the Donate tabon the site to make a tax-deductible donation to the scholarship program.
Contact Dan Durbin with any questionsconcerning this event dhd3495@gmail.com or 843-929-9207.
Free Naloxone, training February 3 at Beaufort County Library Lobeco Branch
The Beaufort County Alcohol and Drug Abuse Department will be offering a free 5-minute Naloxone training Saturday, Feb. 3, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m., at Beaufort County Library Lobeco Branch, 1862 Trask Highway.
The training helps people understand how to identify the signs of opioid poisoning and how to help someone who may be exposed to opioid toxification or illicit contamination.
No appointment is required, and everyone who takes the five-minute training will receive free supplies of Naloxone.
Free “Deterra Bags” will be available too. These bags are the proper way to dispose of expired, unwanted medication.
For more information visit www.beaufortcountysc.gov/alcohol-and-drug.
Beaufort Sportfishing and Diving Club meeting February 8
The Beaufort Sportfishing and Diving Club’s February meeting will be held Thursday, Feb. 8, at the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club located on Lady’s Island off of Meridian Road. The social begins at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting will begin at 7 p.m..
Local guide, Captain Neil Kendrick of Carolina Tail Charters, will discuss Sheepshead. He will present rods and reels, various rigs and sure techniques for hooking. This will also include the proper use of mussels and frozen blue crab when fiddlers are not available.
Beaufort Boat & Dock Supply, Butler Marine, The Archurch Group and Danny Walsh again are our drawing sponsors. Congratulations to Debra Norwood for winning the last monthly $50 drawing. Winners must be present at the next month’s meeting to receive the cash award.
Guests are welcome. Reservations are not needed.
For additional information, please contact Captain Frank Gibson at 843-521-7340 or email fgibson@islc.net.
Beaufort Twilight Run in search of sponsors
The Beaufort Twilight Run is a little less than two months away – March 23, 2024 – and is looking for sponsors. A sponsorship is a wonderful opportunity to help support the students at Riverview Charter School and to promote a business or place of employment.
For more information, contact Christina Gecy, BTR Sponsorship Chair at christinagecy@gmail.com. Review the sponsorship packet at https://bit.ly/49fAygV or complete the sponsorship form at https://bit.ly/48UqEBI.
– Compiled from staff reports
