Councilman Dawson to discuss Agnes Major Center
County Council Member Gerald Dawson (District 1) will host a community meeting for the citizens of Sheldon discussing the Agnes Major Community Center being shut down due to mold.
The meeting will be at 6 p.m., Thursday, June 6, at the Booker T. Washington Center in Yemassee.
Eric Brown, Director Beaufort County Parks and Recreation, will provide updates on the status of Agnes Major Community Center and future plans.
For questions and more information Council Member Dawson at 843-986-7265 or gdawson@bcgov.net.
Mace holding a Meet & Greet at Bricks
When Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC1) returns from voting this week in Washington D.C.. she will be traveling the Lowcountry. Mace will hold a Meet & Greet at 2 p.m., Friday, June 7 at Bricks on Boundary in Beaufort.
To register to attend the event, visit https://bit.ly/3RbVWx7.
First Friday is June 7
School’s out, Summer’s in, and this Friday, June 7, is Downtown Beaufort’s monthly First Friday event. From 5 to 8 p.m. Bay Street will be closed to traffic for the Summer Soiree. LIve music by Scarlett Whiskey, food trucks, and extended shopping hours for everyone.
June’s LIBPA meeting
Alice Howard, the Beaufort County Council Member for District 4, will be the featured speaker when the Lady’s Island Business and Professional Association meetsat at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, June 11, at the Beaufort Realtors’ Association Headquarters at 22 Kemmerlin Lane, Lady’s Island.
The public is welcome to stop by for coffee and conversation concerning our community.
Communications workers union endorses Deford
The Communications Workers of America Union (CWA) Local 3704 in Charleston, have endorsed Democrat Mac Deford, candidate for U.S. Congress in South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District. This is Deford’s third union endorsement, having earned the endorsements of Locals 846 and 848 of the Iron Workers Union earlier this year.
“I am deeply honored to receive the endorsement of CWA Local 3704,” Deford stated. “This endorsement highlights the critical importance of the CWA in championing workers’ rights and securing a fair and just economy for all. As a leading voice for implementing broadband internet across the nation, their advocacy is vital to our future. I am committed to fighting for policies that uplift working families, and that will secure critical investments to our national and community infrastructure. I look forward to collaborating closely with CWA Local 3704 to advance these essential goals for the Lowcountry.”
State Rep Murphy endorses Mace
Congresswoman Nancy Mace’s campaign announced the endorsement of State Representative Chris Murphy (R-District 98) on Friday, May 31. Murphy credited Mace’s leadership and accomplishments for the Lowcountry as reasons for his endorsement.
“Nancy Mace is a proven leader in tackling infrastructure challenges and creating jobs for our community,” Murphy said in a news release. “Our collaboration has brought tangible results, and I proudly endorse her for reelection.”
SCDNR using County boat landings for annual shellfish bed reseeding
South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) will be conducting its annual shellfish ground management efforts (oyster shell reseeding) at several Beaufort County boat landings beginning this week and running through mid June.
The boat landings will remain open to the public, however there will be increased truck and barge activity throughout each day while SCDNR reseeds the oyster beds at each location.
The remaining schedule is as follows:
- Thursday, June 6 through Friday, June 7: Eddings Point Landing
- Monday, June 10 through Tuesday, June 11: Eddings Point Landing
The barge will occupy one ramp while it is being loaded. Loading will take approximately two hours. At least one ramp will be available for public use while the barge is being loaded.
For questions and more information, please contact Assistant Public Works Director Bradley Harriott at 843-255-2731.
Sportfishing and Diving Club’s June meeting
The Beaufort Sportfishing and Diving Club’s June meeting will be held Thursday, June 13, 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 start at 7.
When you have minor boat problems, off shore medical emergencies, boating accidents or careless boat activities, this month’s program will consists of representatives from the U.S. Coast Guard Tybee/Charleston, the S.C. Department of Natural Resources, Beaufort Search & Rescue, a county representive from 911 Emergency Call Center and Tow Boat USA. Bring your questions, pens, and note pads. Guests are welcome. Reservations are not needed.
For additional information, please contact Captain Frank Gibson at 843-521-7340 or email fgibson@islc.net.
