Beaufort County Youth Conference set for Sept. 28
The 2024 Beaufort County Youth Conference – “For Teens By Teens” – will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 28 at the Technical College of The Lowcountry (TCL) at 921 Ribaut Road in Beaufort.
There will be interactive break-out sessions, music, food, fun, door prizes and T-shirts for the teenagers, as well as an adult wellness workshop for parents. The event is free for all Beaufort County high and middle school students.
Indivisible Beaufort meeting Oct. 5
Barbara Nash will be the discussion leader and Exploring Project 2025 will be the discussion topic at the next Indivisible Beaufort meeting, to be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 5 at the Beaufort Downtown Library at 311 Scott Street.
What’s in the document? What are the potential impacts if it’s implemented?
Nash is an Indivisible member and a former candidate for the South Carolina House or Representatives. Her career as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, health care practice founder, and college educator makes her especially well informed and concerned about the health care and educational policies, as well as the other issues proposed by Project 2025.
The event is free and open to the public.
Beaufort County Assessor hosting community events
Beaufort County Assessor Ebony Sanders is hosting multiple community events at County Library Branches to allow the public an opportunity to meet with her staff and share questions and concerns regarding real property.
Each community event will be from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.
The dates are as follows:
Hilton Head Branch Library, 11 Beach City Road: Tuesday, Oct. 1 — Large Room; Tuesday, Oct. 29 – SCRoom; Tuesday, Nov. 19 – SCRoom.
St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road: Tuesday, Oct. 15 — Small Conference Room; Tuesday, Nov. 5 — Small Conference Room; Tuesday, Dec. 3 — Large Meeting Room.
Bluffton Branch Library, 120 Palmetto Way:Thursday, Oct. 17 — Large Meeting Room; Thursday, Nov. 7 — Large Meeting Room; Thursday, Dec. 5 — Large Meeting Room.
Lobeco Branch Library, 1862 Trask Parkway: Monday, Sept. 23; Monday, Oct. 7; Monday, Nov. 25; Monday, Dec. 16.
In the event of an unforeseeable change in the date, time, or location, the Assessor’s Office webpage will be updated to reflect rescheduling. If you have any questions, please contact Liz Rigg, Appeal/BAA Coordinator at BAA@bcgov.net or 843-255-2404.
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.
Lowcountry Regional Public Works Training Conference
The first annual Lowcountry Regional Public Works Training Conference will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 26 at the Buckwalter Recreation Center in Bluffton.
Participants will have the ability to choose from three educational tracks: roadway, stormwater, and environmental. The event is being hosted by the Beaufort Regional Civil Engineers Club and the Lowcountry Branch of the South Carolina Chapter of the American Public Works Association, in cooperation with Beaufort County Public Works.
This exciting one-day event will feature panel discussions, on-site training, and equipment demonstrations. Interested participants can register now at https://bit.ly/3YSKon2.
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. Thursday, Sept. 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.
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, Oct. 15: Hilton Head Branch Library, 11 Beach City Road.
- Tuesday, Oct. 22: St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road.
- 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.
— Staff reports
