Erickson to read to local families
On Thursday, March 20, the Military Child Education Coalition will host Tell Me A Story (TMAS), a family literacy event geared toward children ages 4 to 12, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Robert Smalls Leadership Academy.
The mission of the program is to empower military-connected children by using literature and their own stories in a way that fosters resilience, strong peer and parent connections, and a sense of pride and accomplishment. The event is free with dinner provided, and the guest reader will be S.C. Rep. Shannon Erickson.
Indivisible Beaufort meets March 22
Mac Deford will be the guest speaker at Indivisible Beaufort’s next meeting at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 22 at the St. Helena Island Library at 6355 Jonathon Francis Sr. Road on St. Helena Island.
Deford has a distinguished background that includes serving in the U.S. Coast Guard, graduating from The Citadel, and earning both a JD from Charleston School of Law and. MBA from the University of North Carolina. He has served as Associate Counsel for Mt. Pleasant and General Counsel for Hilton Head Island.
Deford was a candidate for the 1st Congressional District in 2024. He has a deep commitment to women’s health care rights, as well as social and economic justice issues. He will share an overview of the current political situation, discuss the key issues, and address questions about specific topics of concern.
The event is free and open to the public.
County’s plastic pollution surveys to remain open until April 1
In 2018, Beaufort County Council passed an ordinance that was intended to limit the number of plastic bags that end up in our fragile environment. The County is considering revisiting the ordinance to ensure that it is having the intended effect and is being fairly implemented.
Counties, municipalities, and countries around the world are at a pivotal point in the battle against plastic pollution. Global production and use of plastics has outpaced population growth, and 8 million pieces of plastic pollution make their way into the ocean every day. Beaufort County aims to create healthier, safer, and livable communities through the reduction of environmental pollutants.
The survey found at https://bit.ly/4jycSdV, has two options: one for consumers, the other, for business owners.
Both surveys are brief and there are also two fact sheets that can be downloaded for further information. One fact sheet involves plastic bag bans and the other is entitled Lowcountry Plastics Fact Sheet.
The survey has been extended and will be available until Tuesday, April 1.
Poll workers needed; training available
The Board of Voter Registration and Elections of Beaufort County will be holding 10 new poll worker training classes.
All of the classes will be held at the main office, located at 15 John Galt Road, Beaufort, S.C. 29906. The classes will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., on the following dates: Saturday, March 22; Wednesday, April 23; Wednesday, May 14; Saturday, May 24; Wednesday, June 18; Wednesday, July 16; Saturday, July 26; Wednesday, Aug. 20; and Wednesday, Sept. 17.
To sign up for a class, visit https://beaufortsc.easypollworker.com/home.
HELP of Beaufort hosting fundraiser
HELP of Beaufort is hosting a Smoked Ham fundraiser. The northern Beaufort County food pantry is selling Smoked Hams for $45. Order and pay online at www.helpofbeaufort.org, or call 843-524-1223.
Pickup date is from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, April 19 at the Piggly Wiggly Shopping Center at 1347 Ribaut Road in Port Royal.
Coastal Properties adds Jackson
Coastal Properties has announced the addition of Emily Brooke McIntyre Jackson to their real estate firm. Jackson will be working out of the Beaufort office.
Jackson, a Beaufort native, began her educational journey at Honey Tree Preschool and continued through Beaufort High School. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism from Hampton University in Hampton, Va. She then pursued her love for fashion and design at The Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City, graduating with a degree in Textile Science and Design.
For over a decade, Brooke worked in the bustling New York fashion scene. She now excels in home staging and home design services. With her extensive background and authentic approach, she aims to empower first-time buyers and seasoned investors alike.
Tickets available for Community Foundation of the Lowcountry’s annual community meeting
Community Foundation of the Lowcountry (CFL) has announced that tickets are available for its Annual Community Meeting to be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina on Hilton Head Island. While the event is free, tickets are required. The only place to get tickets is by calling the Arts Center Box Office at 843-842-2787 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.
The Annual Community Meeting’s theme is “Local Impact, Lasting Change,” with special guest speakers representing local nonprofits and scholarship recipients, plus CFL staff and board of directors. CFL is extremely honored to have Carrie Cook, Vice-President and Community Affairs Officer for the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, as the Keynote Speaker. We are also very fortunate to have WSAV-TV Anchor Andrew Davis return for the third straight year as the Master of Ceremonies, and Novant Health on board as the Presenting Sponsor.
Please contact Rob Ennamorato with any questions at rennamorato@cf-lowcountry.or or 843-681-9100.
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, 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
