Locals Raw Bar’s McGuire July BAHA Hospitality Star
Dina McGuire of Locals Raw Bar on Lady’s Island has been named as the Beaufort Area Hospitality Association’s July Hospitality Star.
“She has been with us since we’ve opened as a server. Since then she has stepped up to the occasion with marketing and promotions. She handles all of our social media and helps organize all of our special events,” Locals Raw Bar owner Hunter Cozart said. “She goes above and beyond for not only the guest but the business as well by coming in on days off to help clean or prep. She often contributes with amazing cocktails, helpful verbiage for the new servers, And is quick to put on an apron and wash dishes. She goes above and beyond for everybody she cares for.”
A construction reminder
IPW Construction Group will continue to perform shoulder closures and temporary lane closures the entire length of Laurel Bay Road in Beaufort. Closures will take place between the hours of 6 a.m. and 8 p.m., Monday to Saturday, until the end of the year.
During this time, please prepare for and expect minor delays in traffic. Drivers traveling through the area are asked to please be mindful of our traffic control team and the crews working within the area. In addition, the ramp coming off U.S. 21 onto Laurel Bay Road is permanently closed.
Free Summer Tax Prep Available for Lowcountry Residents Who Missed Deadline
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is offering a free summer tax preparation program for qualifying residents of Beaufort and Jasper counties who missed the traditional tax filing deadline.
This program – a collaboration between the IRS, Beaufort County Human Services Alliance, and United Way of the Lowcountry (UWLC) – is designed to assist low-income individuals and families, non-English speaking taxpayers, people with disabilities, and seniors (age 60+) in accurately and efficiently filing their federal and state tax returns.
“We understand that filing taxes can be overwhelming, especially for those who have limited resources,” United Way Volunteer and VITA Program Coordinator Sherry Halphen said. “Our summer tax preparation program allows residents to receive free assistance from IRS-certified volunteers, ensuring they receive every deduction and credit they deserve.”
Program Details:
- What: Free tax preparation assistance by IRS-certified VITA volunteers.
- When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursdays, July 25, August 22 and September 26.
- Where: United Way of the Lowcountry Bluffton Office (10 Buckingham Plantation Drive, Suite D, Bluffton, S.C. 29910)
- Appointments Required: Call 843.321.9071 or email lowcountryvitacoalition@gmail.com
- Visit www.uwlowcountry.org/VITAforeligibility requirements and a list of documents to bring with you to your appointment.
DNR to host free fishing clinics at Broad River Fishing Pier
The S.C. Department of Natural Resources is hosting two free fishing clinics: the first will be Saturday, July 27, from 8 until 11 a.m. and the second clinic will be Tuesday, Aug. 13, from 4 until 7 p.m.
Both clinics will be held at Beaufort’s Broad River Fishing Pier, 1050 Robert Smalls Parkway (map).
The fishing clinics are both free and open to the public. Participants must pre-register. Only 12 participants will be accepted for each clinic.
Register at https://bit.ly/3Y6gZ8H to attend the Saturday, July 27 free fishing clinic. Register at https://bit.ly/3Y1FPXa to attend the Tuesday, Aug. 13 free fishing clinic.
For more information, contact Pam Corwin at SCDNR at 843-729-0759 or corwinp@dnr.sc.gov.
