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(32451, 4, '2017-06-08 13:35:45', '2017-06-08 17:35:45', 'The S.C. Drought Response Committee has downgraded the statuses of multiple counties around the state due to recent increased precipitation.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSouth Carolina has seen a good amount of rain since the committee met in April, and members recently discussed the state’s overall improved drought conditions.\r\n\r\nAll counties in the state are now at either normal drought status or incipient.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Southern Savannah counties, including Beaufort County, remained normal while the upper Savannah Basin counties of Oconee, Pickens and Anderson, which were previously in severe drought status, have also been downgraded to normal. This dramatic change in drought status brought about a lengthy discussion amongst committee members.\r\n\r\nThe Northeast region was downgraded from incipient to normal and all counties in the South region remained at normal status. Georgetown County in the Central region was downgraded from incipient to normal, counties in the Midlands remain at normal status, and Upstate counties were downgraded to incipient.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn the West region, Abbeville and McCormick counties were downgraded from moderate to incipient. Aiken, Edgefield, and Barnwell counties remain in incipient status.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“We’ve experienced a drastic turnaround in just two months’ time,” Naturalist and West Region Drought Committee Member Dennis Chastain stated. “Groundwater has significantly improved. Streams are flowing well. There are no water supply problems. And agriculture at all levels seems to be in great shape. These changes justified the downgrading of Oconee, Pickens and Anderson counties.”\r\n\r\nImproved conditions in other parts of the state also served as evidence that downgraded drought statuses were warranted.\r\n\r\n“Streamflow conditions and groundwater conditions have greatly improved throughout the state over the past two months,” SCDNR Hydrologist Scott Harder added. “In addition, reservoirs across much of the state are near or above their target levels for this time of year, and though lakes in the Savannah Basin are still approximately 5 to 6 feet below their targets, water levels have risen substantially in these reservoirs over the past several months.”\r\n\r\nRegarding the Upstate counties in the Central drought management area, a number of indicators do lend support to a designation of no drought (normal status) at this time. But others indicate the region may not have fully crossed over into that status.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“Periodic rains boost stream flows, and then they fall back to the low end of normal range or below,” Spartanburg Water Compliance Manager John Westcott pointed out.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“April was a great rainfall month, May was a good one, and the jury is still out for June. For these reasons, we decided to make the more conservative call of incipient drought, the lowest level of drought status for certain counties.”\r\n\r\nThe committee will continue to monitor conditions and will meet during the summer as needed.', 'Drought conditions downgraded around state', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'drought-conditions-downgraded-around-state', '', '', '2017-06-08 13:35:45', '2017-06-08 17:35:45', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32451', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(32453, 4, '2017-06-08 13:36:48', '2017-06-08 17:36:48', '<h3>By Cherimie Crane Weatherford</h3>\r\nJune brings so many gifts to our beautiful seaside town. Farmers markets burst with color, flavor and summers classic benefactions. Hemlines get shorter, days get longer and boat rides endemic. Not yet consistently sweltering, early June serves as a preface to the brutal heat of Southern summers.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWith all the splendor also comes hurricane season, something we once only gave brief notice.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nConfident and somewhat naive prior to Matthew, it was nothing more than a menace to insurance premiums and an annual risk to our seasonal strut.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nComplacent and comfortable, we gave an obligatory nod but never full attention to the season’s flair for the furious. After all, nefarious winds typically danced away from our shoreline. Until the night they didn\'t. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis year is different. Matthew\'s sojourn changed more than our landscape, our schedules and our whimsical view of Mother Nature.\r\n\r\nUnwelcome and underestimated, Matthew reminded us of both the fragility and strength of our precious paradise. Battered, bruised and irksomely interrupted, beautiful Beaufort felt the blunt of displeasure and the pang of meteorological misfortune.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAlthough weathered and worn, our roots dug deep as we shielded our weaknesses and tended to the tattered. Quickly we gathered our uninvited despair and rebuilt our homes, docks and confidence in our way of life.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAs all great Southern insults, it was quickly swept underneath our sea grass rugs, tucked beneath our petticoats of perfection and hailed as triumph rather than tragedy. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nLike an opinion from the over-served, we excused it away with poetic persuasion moving purposely towards remedy instead of resentment. Matthew left his mark but we refused the scar.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHere we are once again on the calendar of the unwelcome. Feeling as though we have paid our dues, done our time and served our duty, we are slightly more aware and persistently more indignant. We acknowledge the arrival of the season of sun, sand and sudden chaos.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nGenerators purchased, insurance obtained and grit packed tightly, we give watchful eye yet dare not to disturb our most social of seasons for the illicit, ill-tempered and intolerable guest of summer.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<i>Cherimie Crane Weatherford, owner of SugarBelle boutique, real estate broker and observer of all things momentous and mundane, lives on Lady’s Island with her golfing husband, dancing toddler and lounging dogs.</i>', 'Matthew was wake-up call', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'matthew-was-wake-up-call', '', '', '2017-06-08 13:36:48', '2017-06-08 17:36:48', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32453', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(32455, 4, '2017-06-08 13:38:58', '2017-06-08 17:38:58', '<b>Multiple rollovers&nbsp;</b><b>result in injuries&nbsp;</b>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_32456\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"2016\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Burton-FD_MVA-Broad-River-Bridge_060217.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32456\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-32456\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Burton-FD_MVA-Broad-River-Bridge_060217.jpg\" alt=\"This rollover too place on the Broad River Bridge. Photo provided.\" width=\"2016\" height=\"1512\"></a> This rollover too place on the Broad River Bridge. Photo provided.[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_32457\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"4320\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Burton-FD_MVA-Trask-and-Salt-Creek_060217b.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32457\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-32457\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Burton-FD_MVA-Trask-and-Salt-Creek_060217b.jpg\" alt=\"This rollover took place at Trask Parkway and Salt Creek Drive West. Photo provided.\" width=\"4320\" height=\"3240\"></a> This rollover took place at Trask Parkway and Salt Creek Drive West. Photo provided.[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe Burton Fire District responded to three motor vehicle accidents involving multiple rollovers and minor injuries on June 2 in which Burton fire officials credit seatbelts for making a difference.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe first vehicle accident was reported just before 10:30 a.m. at the foot of the Broad River Bridge. Burton firefighters arrived to find a single-vehicle accident with the vehicle lying on its roof.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe female driver, who is believed to have been wearing a seatbelt, was assisted out of the wreck by a bystander.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBurton firefighters treated the driver for what appeared to be non-life threatening injuries. She was transported to Beaufort Memorial Hospital.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe second vehicle accident, between a passenger vehicle and a passenger van, was reported an hour later at the intersection of Boundary Street and Broad River Boulevard.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTwo occupants, both wearing seatbelts, were assisted by Burton firefighters and were transported with what appeared to be non-life threatening injuries. This accident resulted in minor traffic delays on Boundary Street while emergency crews assisted the injured and removed roadway hazards.\r\n\r\nThe third vehicle accident was reported just after 1:30 p.m. on Trask Parkway at the intersection of Salt Creek Drive West.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBurton fire crews arrived to find two vehicles, a passenger vehicle and a jeep, had both rolled over with occupants on the ground. Burton firefighters assisted both drivers, who were wearing seatbelts, with what appeared to be non-life threatening injuries.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis wreck caused significant traffic delays on Trask Parkway for approximately 30 minutes while emergency crews assisted the drivers and removed roadway hazards.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Burton Fire District has responded to 143 motor vehicle accident so far in 2017.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Good Samaritan gets&nbsp;</b><b>robbed at gunpoint</b>\r\n\r\nAn armed robbery took place at 9 a.m. on June 4 on Hilton Head Island, according to the Beaufort County Sheriff\'s Office.\r\n\r\nThe victim told deputies that he was driving on Wild Horse Road and saw a man who appeared to be in distress lying in the middle of the roadway.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen the victim stopped to see if he needed help, the suspect pulled out a pistol and robbed him.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAfter the victim turned over his wallet containing cash and credit cards, the suspect ran away.\r\n\r\nThe suspect was described as African American, approximately 5 feet, 10 inches tall, 150 pounds with dreadlock-style hair. He was wearing cut-off denim shorts, a red windbreaker and a green hat.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnyone with information is encouraged to contact Sheriff\'s Office Emergency Dispatch 911 or CrimeStoppers 1-888-CrimeSC to remain anonymous and for a possible reward.\r\n\r\n<b>Busy week for&nbsp;</b><b>Shell Point station&nbsp;</b>\r\n\r\nThe Burton 5 Fire District’s Shell Point Fire Station, located at 602 Parris Island Gateway, had a busy week in late May, responding to 15 emergencies that included a house fire, a gas leak requiring a street closure and home evacuation, a spreading yard debris fire and a vehicle fire.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nJust before 2 a.m. May 17, firefighters from the Shell Point fire station assisted in extinguishing a house fire on Polite Drive off Joe Frazier Road.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe fire was in a single-wide mobile home undergoing renovation. Firefighters extinguished the fire, which caused minor damages. The fire is under investigation.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLater that day just before 9 p.m., the Shell Point fire station responded to a gas leak on Shell Point Road after a resident cut through a gas line while digging a hole for a fence. The gas leak was within feet of the home’s electrical connection and on-demand water heater.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nJust before 2 a.m. on May 19 the Shell Point station responded to a single-vehicle accident at the intersection of Parris Island Gateway and Robert Smalls Parkway after a passenger vehicle struck a deer. Firefighters assisted the driver, who was uninjured.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nJust before 11 a.m. the same day, the Shell Point fire station responded to a shed fire on Belleview Circle East. Firefighters extinguished a brush fire that had spread through a fence along a property line and was igniting a neighbor’s shed. Firefighters were able to extinguish the fire before the shed was seriously damaged.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThen, just before 4 p.m. firefighters from the Shell Point fire station responded to a vehicle fire at the intersection of Savannah Highway and Baynard Road. Firefighters arrived to find a fire in the rear of a service truck. While firefighters were extinguishing the vehicle fire a passerby alerted firefighters to a grass fire in the median on Savannah Highway by Liberty Point Road.\r\n\r\nFirefighters extinguished the grass fire which was approximately 100 yards away from the vehicle fire. It is not believed the fires were related and the grass fire in the median is believed to have been caused by a discarded cigarette butt.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Shell Point fire station protects the Shell Point and Mink Point areas to include areas of Robert Smalls Parkway from the Broad River Bridge to the Walmart Shopping Plaza.&nbsp;', 'Public safety briefs for June 8th-14th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'public-safety-briefs-for-june-8th-14th', '', '', '2017-06-08 13:38:58', '2017-06-08 17:38:58', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32455', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(32459, 4, '2017-06-08 13:40:47', '2017-06-08 17:40:47', '<em>Photo above: The Swingin’ Medallions are known for their signature moves, like playing the sax upside-down. Photo provided.</em>\r\n\r\nThe Swingin’ Medallions, known as, “The Party Band of the South,” will perform Friday, June 9, at the Jasper County Farmers Market.\r\n\r\nCelebrated for their signature hit song, “Double Shot of My Baby’s Love,” which Bruce Springsteen once called, “The Greatest Fraternity Rock Song of All Time,” the Swingin’ Medallions, are South Carolina-bred from Greenwood.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThey blend the sounds of yesterday and today and this is their ninth summer-opening concert in Ridgeland.\r\n\r\nGates at the Jasper County Farmer’s Market will open at 7 p.m., with the concert starting at 8 p.m.\r\n\r\nAdvance admission is $15. Tickets purchased at the gate on concert night will be $20. Advance tickets may be purchased by calling the Jasper County Chamber of Commerce at 843-726-8126. A portion of each ticket will be donated to the United Way of the Lowcountry.\r\n\r\nFood and beverages will be available for purchase at the concert. There will be drinking wristbands for persons 21 and older available for purchase at $10 each. Special VIP “up close” tables can be purchased in advance for $250. VIP packages include tickets for 10 people (but doesn’t include drinking wristbands, which must be purchased separately). &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;\r\n\r\nAttendees are asked to bring their own lawn chairs. The event will be held rain or shine. Coolers are not permitted.\r\n\r\nJasper County Farmers Market is located on the south side of Ridgeland which can be accessed from Interstate I 95 at Exits 18 or 21.\r\n\r\nFor more information, visit&nbsp; www.JasperCountyChamber.com.', 'Swingin’ Medallions coming to farmers market', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'swingin-medallions-coming-to-farmers-market', '', '', '2017-06-08 13:40:47', '2017-06-08 17:40:47', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32459', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(32462, 4, '2017-06-08 13:41:19', '2017-06-08 17:41:19', '<h3>By Chris Suddeth</h3>\r\n“If you ain’t making mistakes, you ain’t doing anything.”&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWe’ve all heard this saying, or some version of it, and probably taken solace in it as we ponder where things took a dive. But is this axiom true and does it really serve our highest and best?\r\n\r\nI mean, after first grade, we quit getting Es for effort, so why are we awarded a participation trophy in life? Would we be better served stepping back and giving careful consideration and internal work to a given situation (granted, it sometimes takes as long as it takes) before pulling the trigger?&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHow often do we say, “It’s all about the timing”? This is your opportunity to work on that divine timing, that timing that doesn’t feel forced in the least and often produces the best outcome.\r\n\r\nWe do all sorts of things just to show others, and ultimately our own egos, that we’re doing something even if our heart, mind, soul and/or body is elsewhere.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWithin my intensive session room I learned the “art of non-doing” early on. The basic premise is when we try to fix people within that environment our ego takes over and very little gets done other than building frustration. Frankly, the more patience I have and the less I try to do, the more that gets done. Seems counter-intuitive, I know, but it works.\r\n\r\nSetting aside procrastination, why would this not translate into the everyday world?&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo why not make an attempt at nothing doing?&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTake my life in recent months as an example. I’ve been really busy doing nothing in regards to major decisions while I fastidiously work on my insides. So, when a major decision does come along, I’m on the high ground to make things happen to my greatest advantage.\r\n\r\nOn another spin, it’s healthy to not always be do, do, do. Do we not get addicted to being on the run and feel worthless when the run is over? Do we busy ourselves just to be busy?&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe other day I read on the Yogspiration Instagram account, “Just a reminder that it’s OK if the only form of exercise you’ve done today is turning the pages of your book, making tea and laughing with friends. Well-being is your whole body, so make sure your soul is getting as much exercise as possible.”\r\n\r\nI intend to make the “art of non-doing” the new Charlie Hustle in my life to see what happens. Is this a one-size-fits-all philosophy? Of course not, sometimes decisiveness is the only course of action. But consider this: Is doing nothing new or did we as a society buy into a raw deal?', 'Sometimes doing less is doing more', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'sometimes-doing-less-is-doing-more', '', '', '2017-06-08 13:41:19', '2017-06-08 17:41:19', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32462', 0, 'post', '', 1),
(32464, 4, '2017-06-08 13:43:42', '2017-06-08 17:43:42', '<em>Photo above: Henry Futch in 2003. Photos courtesy of Diane Futch.</em>\r\n<h3>By Bill Rauch</h3>\r\nHenry Futch was just 5 years old when he left Beaufort in 2004.\r\n\r\nBut the boy and Beaufort went through some tough times together, the kind of tough times that bring out the best in the best.\r\n\r\nWhen Henry was 4 and in Mrs. Clancy’s class at the Sea Island Presbyterian Pre-school, his parents learned he had a rare form of Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nInitially the doctors said the cancer was just in his throat, but then they said it was Stage 3/4 because it was all over the boy’s kidneys too.\r\n\r\nHenry’s mom and dad, Diane and Lee Futch, then Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort’s comptroller and a very recently retired squadron commander at MCAS-Beaufort respectively, moved little Henry up to Charleston to the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) to fight the fight. The doctors there said, “We think if he can survive the chemotherapy treatments, he’ll survive the disease.”\r\n\r\nThe fight to eradicate the 4-year-old boy’s cancer&nbsp; — including sky-high chemo doses and many, many blood transfusions — went on for about six months in late 2002 and early 2003.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“We had always gone to church and prayed before meals,” Diane Futch recalled last week, ”but this strengthened our faith. It brought our lives into perspective. Our faith brought us the strength we needed.”&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBeaufort joined in.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOne Sunday school class all reached into their pockets and pooled their change, which they gave to Henry’s mom explaining: We know how it is at hospitals, you need lots of change for those vending machines. Others brought covered dishes by, or took treats with them when they went to Charleston to check on Henry and his family.\r\n\r\nCol. Harmon Stockwell, MCAS-Beaufort’s commanding officer, cut his comptroller innumerable breaks during this period so that she could be at her son’s bedside.\r\n\r\nHenry was hanging in there, the doctors reported.\r\n\r\nThe Futches lived at Burckmyer Beach and their neighbors there, organized and drilled by that consummate doctor’s wife (and doctor’s mother), Sue Collins, became family.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“I can’t tell you how the community embraced us … supported us,” Henry’s mom said last week. “I cannot imagine going through something like that anywhere else.”&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn the midst of his treatments Henry came home for Christmas. He was very weak. But as always, he was upbeat, smiling and optimistic.\r\n\r\nClancy’s husband, Beaufort Police Chief Matt Clancy, who was in 2002 a major with the department, arranged to get a police department uniform for Henry and an official-looking police ID with Henry’s name and photo on it.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWith Santa riding shotgun in his PD SUV, the day before Christmas Matt Clancy drove out the Futches’ house at Burckmyer where Santa fitted Henry out with the uniform and ID, and Major Clancy swore in Officer Henry Futch. Then the group went on patrol over to the Lady’s Island Airport where they had arranged for the PD’s plain clothes victim advocate to run a stop sign.\r\n\r\nIt was up to Officer Futch to decide whether to throw the book at the offender or give him another chance. Characteristically citing the joy of the Christmas season, Henry wrote the stop sign runner&nbsp;a warning.\r\n\r\nThen it was back to business in Charleston — but now always in uniform.\r\n\r\nRank, as we all know, has its privileges. The Burger King by MUSC extended to Officer Futch their first responder discount, and the nurses and doctors snapped off salutes to him when they passed him in the corridors.\r\n\r\nAbout six weeks after Christmas the boy turned the corner. The doctors said he was clear, and he’s been clear ever since.\r\n\r\nWhere is Henry now? On a hunting trip with his dad to mark his graduation last week from the Cedar Creek School in Ruston, La.\r\n\r\nSet to report later this month, Henry Futch has accepted an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., where by tradition he will be sworn in by one of his U.S. Marine Corps-retired parents.\r\n\r\n<i>Bill Rauch was the mayor of Beaufort from 1999-2008. Email Bill at TheRauchReport@gmail.com.</i>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_32466\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"961\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Henry-Futch-the-graduate.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32466\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-32466\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Henry-Futch-the-graduate.jpg\" alt=\"Henry last week as he graduated from high school.\" width=\"961\" height=\"1201\"></a> Henry last week as he graduated from high school.[/caption]', 'This is why I live in Beaufort', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'this-is-why-i-live-in-beaufort', '', '', '2017-06-08 13:43:42', '2017-06-08 17:43:42', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32464', 0, 'post', '', 1),
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(32469, 4, '2017-06-08 13:45:06', '2017-06-08 17:45:06', '<b>Bridges Preparatory hires </b><b>Upper School principal</b>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_32470\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1692\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Chris-Wilson-Bridges-Prep-Upper-School-Principal.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32470\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-32470\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Chris-Wilson-Bridges-Prep-Upper-School-Principal.jpg\" alt=\"Chris Wilson\" width=\"1692\" height=\"1590\"></a> Chris Wilson[/caption]\r\n\r\nChris Wilson has been named as the Upper School principal at Bridges Prep effective July 1. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nAs principal for Bridges Prep’s Upper School, Wilson will be the academic leader for grades 8-10 next year and eventually grades 9-12. Bridges Head of School Dr. Nick Ithomitis announced the hiring as school ended at the fast-growing Bridges Prep state charter school. This spring, the SC Public Charter School District named Bridges a “School of Distinction” and one of the top three state charter schools for academics. &nbsp;\r\n\r\n“Chris comes to us with a strong high school teaching background and an excellent academic record,” Ithomitis said of Wilson. &nbsp;\r\n\r\n“One thing that stood out during the interview process was Chris\'s continual and steadfast commitment to students. “Folks who know Chris have commented that he will be a ‘perfect fit for Bridges Prep.’ We are excited to have him on board as we expand into a full K-12 school,” Ithomitis said.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn accepting the position Wilson said, “Bridges Prep is doing so many things right. It’s a wonderful opportunity to grow with the school and bring some of my skills and experiences to help. I am excited by the challenge and humbled by the news that I was selected.”&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDee Matthews, chair of the Bridges Prep board of directors, said Wilson’s hiring comes at a critical juncture for the rapidly-growing state charter school.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"As Bridges continues to grow in both enrollment and academic rigor, we needed someone to help with our academic leadership and administration. We are fortunate to have found someone with such a strong background and history of community involvement as Mr. Wilson, and we are excited to have him join our school,\" she said.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPrior to taking the Bridges Prep leadership role, Wilson was band director at Beaufort High School. He is rated as highly qualified in music education, teaching instrumental music.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHe holds a bachelor’s degree in music education from Southern Illinois University and his Master’s in Educational Administration from McKendree University in Lebanon, Ill.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWilson taught for 16 years in Illinois, spending the last 13 years in the Highland School District, where he taught instrumental music, general music and directed the spring musical. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nOver the years, in addition to his teaching duties, he has performed with the Edwardsville Municipal Band, Highland Municipal Band, St. Louis Brass Band, Christ Memorial Lutheran Church Orchestra in St. Louis,&nbsp; White Bluff Methodist Church in Savannah and the Baptist Church of Beaufort. He has also been a marching percussion instructor for several schools in Illinois over the past 20 years.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBridges Preparatory School was chartered by South Carolina in mid-2012 and opened at near capacity in August 2013. Since then, enrollment has grown steadily with almost 600 students enrolled in K-9 this year. For the 2017-2018 school year, Bridges Prep will expand to 10th grade and in two years will be a full-service K-12 state charter school.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo learn more about Bridges Preparatory School, visit www.bridgesprep.org or call 843-9827737. &nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Local students earn&nbsp;</b><b>kudos, degrees</b>\r\n\r\nSeveral local students have been named to the dean’s list and/or graduated. They are:\r\n\r\n• Lorain Tascoe-Bey, of Beaufort, graduated with a Master\'s of Science from Springfield College.\r\n\r\n• The following student were named to the spring Dean’s List at Coastal Carolina University: Michael Gompper, Mary Hart, Tyshanna Major, Alexis Mesel, Daniel Mock, Olivia Walker and Victoria Wheelen, all of Beaufort.', 'School briefs for June 8th-14th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'school-briefs-for-june-8th-14th', '', '', '2018-07-12 10:58:39', '2018-07-12 14:58:39', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32469', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(32472, 4, '2017-06-08 13:30:25', '2017-06-08 17:30:25', '<em>Photo above: American Legion Beaufort Post 9 is striving to promote both patriotism and businesses in the Beaufort area by calling attention to those that proudly display the U.S. flag at their location. Post 9 presents those enterprises with a framed certificate thanking them. Here, Post 9 Commander Chuck Lurey presents Dog House owners Vicky and Blake Moyer a certificate for flying the nation’s flag. Photo provided.</em>\r\n\r\n<b>Coding to be topic at&nbsp;</b><b>Fridays @ the Corridor</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Digital Corridor’s Fridays @ the Corridor June event will feature Pamela Wood Browne, program manager of the Upstate SC Codes project.\r\n\r\nShe will discuss the many lessons learned from two successive and successful coding programs that she helped deploy in Greenville.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFollowing her presentation there will be a question-and-answer session to help shape Beaufort’s CODEcamp program.\r\n\r\nThis one-hour interactive forum, meant to engage and inform Beaufort\'s knowledge-based community, will be begin at 8:30 a.m. Friday, June 9.\r\n\r\nAttendance is limited to 25 guests, with priority seating for Digital Corridor members.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMetered and free street parking is available in and around BASEcamp at 500 Carteret St.\r\n\r\nThe nonmember fee is $10 and can be paid by cash or check at the door.\r\n\r\nRSVP to fridays@beaufortdigital.com.\r\n\r\n<b>Hurricane prep expo&nbsp;</b><b>to focus on businesses</b>\r\n\r\nDo you or does your business or company have a hurricane emergency plan in place and ready to go?&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAn upcoming Emergency Preparedness Expo will be held from 8:30-11 a.m. Wednesday, June 14, at the Hilton Garden Inn at 1500 Queen St.\r\n\r\nOfficials from Beaufort County Emergency Management, NOAA and more will provide information and tips to help businesses prepare for the hurricane season.', 'Business briefs for June 8th-14th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'business-briefs-for-june-8th-14th', '', '', '2017-06-08 13:47:02', '2017-06-08 17:47:02', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32472', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(32475, 4, '2017-06-08 14:06:25', '2017-06-08 18:06:25', '<em>Photo above: Hunting Island State Park officially opened its doors June 2 after Hurricane Matthew nearly destroyed the popular public beach in October 2016. North and South beaches were open for business as well as areas near the lagoon. Photos by Bob Sofaly.</em>\r\n\r\nThe State Park Service has reopened Hunting Island, which has been closed since Hurricane Matthew hit in October 2016.\r\n\r\nThe campground remains closed.\r\n\r\nPark officials recommend following a few tips for an optimal visit:\r\n\r\n• Car pool as much as possible, since the park lost about one-third of its parking spaces;\r\n\r\n• Visit during weekdays;\r\n\r\n• Visit during non-holidays;\r\n\r\n• Visit in the early afternoon;\r\n\r\n• Avoid restricted areas.\r\n\r\nThe admission fee for Hunting Island is $5 per person; $3 per child age 6-15 years old; free for children 5 years old and younger; and $3.25 for South Carolina senior citizens age 65 and older.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_32476\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"895\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/RES4185.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32476\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-32476\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/RES4185.jpg\" alt=\"The Spangler family gets ready for a day at the beach June 2 near the lighthouse at Hunting Island State Park. It was the first day the popular park has been open to visitors since Hurricane Matthew blew through in October 2016. The first thing that is noticeable is the lack of pine trees at the surf line. Gone too are the sand dunes.\" width=\"895\" height=\"1400\"></a> The Spangler family gets ready for a day at the beach June 2 near the lighthouse at Hunting Island State Park. It was the first day the popular park has been open to visitors since Hurricane Matthew blew through in October 2016. The first thing that is noticeable is the lack of pine trees at the surf line. Gone too are the sand dunes.[/caption]', 'Hunting Island reopens after 8 months', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'hunting-island-reopens-after-8-months', '', '', '2017-06-08 14:06:35', '2017-06-08 18:06:35', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32475', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(32479, 4, '2017-06-08 13:51:15', '2017-06-08 17:51:15', '<em>Photo above: Participants in a past Beaufort County Senior Leadership program attend a session on the local environment. Photo provided.</em>\r\n\r\n<b>Registration open&nbsp;</b><b>for leadership program</b>\r\n\r\nRegistration is open for “A Voyage of Discovery:&nbsp; Life in the Lowcountry,” the 2018 Beaufort County Senior Leadership program.\r\n\r\n“Take the journey, once- a-week (Wednesdays) for 13 weeks, from January through early April to learn how Beaufort County works and enhance your understanding of key issues,” according to a release.\r\n\r\nThe program, sponsored by Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service and the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce, is open to all Beaufort County residents.\r\n\r\nMore information and registration forms can be downloaded at www.beaufortseniorleadership.com. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe class size is limited to 35 participants.\r\n\r\nCall Laura Lee Rose at Clemson Extension with specific questions at 843-470-5109.\r\n\r\n<b>Business class&nbsp;</b><b>is being offered</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce (BCBCC) and SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) will offer a business class on Monday, June 19, Wednesday, June 21, and Friday, June 23, at the chamber office at 801 Bladen St. The class will focus on developing a business plan, accessing a business loan and other financial strategies. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nClasses will be held from 6-8 p.m. Call 843-986-1102, ext. 2, to reserve a space.\r\n\r\n<b>Chamber to host&nbsp;</b><b>Coffee with Colleagues</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce is holding Coffee with Colleagues from 8:30-9:30 a.m. Friday, June 16. The event will be held at Kalon &amp; Company, 860 A-3 Parris Island Gateway, Port Royal. This is a free networking opportunity for members.&nbsp;', 'Chamber Corner for June 8th-14th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'chamber-corner-for-june-8th-14th', '', '', '2017-06-08 13:51:15', '2017-06-08 17:51:15', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32479', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(32482, 4, '2017-06-08 13:40:04', '2017-06-08 17:40:04', 'This photo by Chris Hook of Cat Island shows the dark purple blooms on a Vitex tree, set against the clouds of spring storm.\r\n\r\nTo submit a Lowcountry Life photo, you must be the photographer or have permission to submit the photo to be published in The Island News. Please submit high resolution photos and include a description and/or names of the people in the picture and the name of the photographer. Email your photos to theislandnews@gmail.com.&nbsp;', 'Lowcountry Life', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'lowcountry-life-38', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:27:11', '2018-07-12 15:27:11', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32482', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(32484, 4, '2017-06-08 13:52:55', '2017-06-08 17:52:55', '<b>County to conduct&nbsp;</b><b>storm damage survey</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Long Term Recovery Group will be conducting a telephone survey of individuals who contacted FEMA after Hurricane Matthew. The purpose of the survey is to determine any unmet needs stemming from the storm damage.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe number that will appear on phones with caller ID will be 843-255-1000.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe survey will be conducted as follows: 4-8 p.m. Thursday, June 8, and Friday, June 9; and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.\r\n\r\nResidents still in need of assistance should accept the automated call and respond to the survey accordingly.\r\n\r\nThe information collected will be reviewed by the Palmetto Disaster Recovery Office (PDRO), an affiliate of the South Carolina Disaster Recovery Office (SCDRO) and the state’s case manager, to help PDRO further assess and prioritize the needs of Beaufort County residents.\r\n\r\nThe PDRO/SCDRO oversees grant programs that focus on rebuilding or repairing homes damaged by severe weather events by managing federal funds available to assist individuals in disaster recovery. The program is managed with the support and guidance of the South Carolina Department of Commerce.\r\n\r\nFor more information, call 888-860-7137.\r\n\r\n<b>Sanford staff will be&nbsp;</b><b>at St. Helena library</b>\r\n\r\nThe district staff of U.S. Rep. Mark Sanford, R-SC, will be conducting June satellite office hours starting at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 8, at St. Helena Branch Library\r\n\r\nSatellite office hours are conducted around the district by the representative’s staff in order to be as accessible as possible to constituents who require assistance with federal agencies, including Medicare, Veterans Affairs, Social Security, the Internal Revenue Service or even help processing a passport. Additionally, anyone wishing to express an opinion or ask a question is welcome to stop by. Sanford is not scheduled to be in attendance.\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort County to hold&nbsp;</b><b>unclaimed property event&nbsp;</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Treasurer’s Office has joined efforts with the South Carolina State Treasurer’s Office to announce Beaufort County’s first Unclaimed Property event.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis event is for county residents to claim their previously unclaimed property, such as undeposited checks.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Unclaimed Property event will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 15, at the Bluffton Public Library at 120 Palmetto Way, Bluffton.\r\n\r\nAn appointment is required prior to attendance and can be made by contacting the Beaufort County Treasurer’s Office online or by phone. Taxpayers are encouraged to search the unclaimed funds listed on the State Treasurer’s website prior to making an appointment.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAdditional information can be found at BeaufortCountyTreasurer.com or by calling 843-255-2600. &nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Mosquito spraying may&nbsp;</b><b>take place through June 9&nbsp;</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort County Mosquito Control may conduct aerial training, surveillance and/or spray missions that may include the application of EPA-registered public health insecticides during daylight hours through Friday, June 9.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor additional information, call 843-255-5800.\r\n\r\n<b>SC Bar offering&nbsp;</b><b>free legal clinic</b>\r\n\r\nThe SC Bar Pro Bono Program will sponsor a free legal clinic in Beaufort County on Friday, June 9. The clinic will be held from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the St. Helena Senior Center at 44 Penn Center Road on St. Helena Island.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe seminar is free for anyone who would like to attend. Call 803-799-6653, ext. 158.', 'News briefs for June 8th-14th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'news-briefs-for-june-8th-14th', '', '', '2017-06-08 13:52:55', '2017-06-08 17:52:55', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32484', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(32487, 4, '2017-06-08 14:04:00', '2017-06-08 18:04:00', 'One member and two associates of the Wildboys gang were sentenced in federal court recently in Charleston after each pleaded guilty to attempted murder in aid of racketeering for their roles in retaliation attacks against a rival gang.\r\n\r\nThe announcement was made by several state law enforcement agencies and Solicitor Duffie Stone of the 14th Judicial Circuit, which includes Beaufort County.\r\n\r\nU.S. District Court Judge Richard M. Gergel sentenced Brian Manigo, aka “B-Nasty,” of Green Pond, to 10 years in prison; Damien Robinson, aka “Sacked Up,” also of Green Pond, to 10 years in prison; and Kelvin Mitchell, aka “Kevy Boy,” of Ruffin, to 39 months in prison, after each pleaded guilty to attempted murder in aid of racketeering.\r\n\r\nAccording to court documents, all three defendants were members or associates of the Wildboys gang, a violent street gang that originated in the Green Pond area of Walterboro.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFrom 2009 to 2015, Wildboys gang members used Facebook and YouTube to communicate with each other; threaten rival gang members and the police; flaunt gang colors, tattoos, and hand signs; and post photographs and videos depicting firearms, large amounts of cash, and what purported to be controlled substances. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nGang members also engaged in violent criminal activities, including robberies of convenience stores, attempted murders of rival gang members and narcotics trafficking.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Wildboys gang was also, for a time, aligned with another violent street gang called the “Cowboys” that originated out of the Brittlebank, or Eastside, area of Walterboro.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn addition to sharing a common interest in posting threats and photographs depicting firearms, large amounts of cash, and narcotics on Facebook and YouTube, the Wildboys and the Cowboys gangs shared common enemies. These shared interests resulted in shootings aimed at rival gang members, which left innocent bystanders seriously injured.\r\n\r\nManigo and Mitchell were sentenced for their roles in a May 14, 2011, retaliation shooting aimed at a rival gang member. While Mitchell drove the vehicle, Manigo retrieved an AK-47 rifle from the trunk of the car and fired multiple shots at the gang member who was standing in a crowd of individuals. An innocent bystander sustained serious bodily injury as a result of the shooting.\r\n\r\nRobinson was sentenced for his role in the April 7, 2015, retaliation drive-by shooting aimed at members of a rival gang. Robinson was the driver of the vehicle containing two other members of the Wildboys gang. As Robinson drove past the residence of the known rival gang members, the two passengers fired multiple shots at the home using an AR-15 and an SKS rifle.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRobinson gave the AR-15, which belonged to him, to his fellow gang member to use during the shooting. The shooting resulted in serious bodily injury to an innocent victim inside the residence.\r\n\r\nAs part of the sentence, Manigo, Mitchell and Robinson were ordered to serve a term of three years of supervised release and to pay the costs of medical care for the victims.\r\n\r\nA fourth member of the Wildboys, Joshua Manigault, who pleaded guilty to the April 7, 2015, shooting, has yet to be sentenced.\r\n\r\nDevin Brown, who was also charged in the indictment, is scheduled for a jury trial to begin on June 26.&nbsp; The charges against Brown contained in the indictment are merely accusations, and a defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.\r\n\r\nThe case was prosecuted by Trial Attorney Leshia Lee-Dixon of the Criminal Division’s Organized Crime and Gang Section and Tameaka A. Legette, Special Assistant U.S. Attorney from the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit Solicitor’s Office in Bluffton.', 'South Carolina gang members and associates sentenced', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'south-carolina-gang-members-and-associates-sentenced', '', '', '2017-06-08 14:04:00', '2017-06-08 18:04:00', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32487', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(32488, 4, '2017-06-08 14:02:37', '2017-06-08 18:02:37', '<em>Photo above: 2017 Civitas Award Winners from left to right are Greg Rawls, Outstanding Leadership Beaufort Alumni; Lindsay Gifford of Pink Magazine, Outstanding Lowcountry Young Professional; Betsy Hinderliter of the YMCA, Outstanding Employee; Colden R. Battey of Harvey &amp; Battey, Lifetime of Leadership; Lance Corporal Ashley A. Phillips, Junior Enlisted Service Member of the Year; Sgt. David A. Waterfield, Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year; Norma Duncan, Volunteer of the Year; and Craig Reaves of Sea Eagle Market, Community Stewardship. Photos by Susan DeLoach, on behalf of the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce.</em>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce’s announced its 2017 Civitas Award winners on June 2 at Tabby Place.\r\n\r\nThe annual Civitas Awards recognize outstanding businesses, organizations, and individuals who are exemplary in our region.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe event was hosted by the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Lockheed Martin.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe winners, nominees and sponsors are:\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Community Stewardship&nbsp;</b></p>\r\nWinner: Sea Eagle Market\r\n\r\nOther nominee: Piggly Wiggly Store #193\r\n\r\nSponsor: The Beaufort Inn\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Historic Rehabiliation</b></p>\r\n&nbsp;Winner: 509 Carteret St., Von Harten Building - J.H. Hiers Construction, LLC\r\n\r\nOther nominees: 913 Port Republic St., Tabby Place; The Beaufort Inn\r\n\r\nSponsor: Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Outstanding Employee&nbsp;</b></p>\r\nWinner: Betsy Hinderliter, YMCA of Beaufort County\r\n\r\nOther nominees: Billy Akers, Groucho\'s Deli; Rachelle Delaney, Pruitt Health Hospice; Maria Ferguson, Publix; Debra Johnson, USCB; Amy Painton, Bridges Preparatory School; Kate Parkerson, The Beaufort Inn; and Jeff Spencer, Callawassie Island&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSponsor: OneBlood\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Outstanding Leadership Beaufort Alumni</b></p>\r\nWinner: Greg Walls\r\n\r\nOther nominees: Reece Bertholf; Sean Henrickson; and Cherimie Weatherford&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSponsor: Ameris Bank\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Outstanding Nonprofit</b></p>\r\nWinner: Friends of Caroline Hospice\r\n\r\nOther nominees: Santa Elena Foundation; Love House Outreach Ministries&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSponsor: United Way of the Lowcountry\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Lifetime of Leadership</b></p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_32493\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"2100\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/DSC1181.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32493\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-32493\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/DSC1181.jpg\" alt=\"From left, previous Lifetime of Leadership recipients Fred Washington Jr. and Connie Hipp stand with Colden R. 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Paul Steeves, Marine Corps&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSponsor: Technical College of the Lowcountry\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Regional Economic Impact</b></p>\r\nWinner: Harris Pillow Supply, Inc.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSponsor: Bank of America Merrill Lynch\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Excellence in Free Enterprise</b></p>\r\nWinner: J.H. Hiers Construction LLC&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOther nominees: Carolina Air Inc.; Deals&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSponsor: Alliance Consulting Engineers Inc.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Tourism Leadership</b></p>\r\nWinner: Penn Center Inc.\r\n\r\nOther nominee: Santa Elena Foundation&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSponsor: Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Volunteer of the Year</b></p>\r\nWinner: Norma Duncan\r\n\r\nOther nominees: Mike McFee; Phil Nagley; Belinda Bates; and Betty Davis&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSponsor: Main Street Beaufort, USA\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Junior Enlisted Service Member of the Year</b></p>\r\nLance Corporal Ashley A. Phillips\r\n\r\nSponsor: T.W.E.A.C.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year</b></p>\r\nSergeant David A. 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(32498, 4, '2017-06-08 14:06:04', '2017-06-08 18:06:04', 'Summer is upon us and there are tons of “camps” around town for kids.\r\n\r\nHere’s a sampling:\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>TCL</b></p>\r\nThe Technical College of the Lowcountry Division of Continuing Education &amp; Workforce Development is hosting a series of summer camps for children ages 8 to 17. Camps include aviation, art, cooking, coding and more and run from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. with lunch provided. Visit www.tcl.edu/camps or call Christina Welsch-Copeland at 843-525-8264.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Bible school</b></p>\r\nRiverview Baptist Church of Beaufort will hold Vacation Bible School for children of all ages. The school will be held from 5:45-8:45 p.m. Monday, July 24, and Tuesday, July 25. There will be fun, food, crafts and Bible study. For more information, contact Deb Solze at 843-524-6441 or Diane Grooms at dianegrooms@hotmail.com. Riverview Baptist Church is at 2209 Boundary St. in Beaufort.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>YMCA</b></p>\r\nThere is something for kids of all ages at the Beaufort YMCA this summer.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn addition to the offer day camps for kids age 3-15 at its facility in Port Royal and offsite day camps at several locations in Beaufort and Jasper counties.\r\n\r\nCamps include:\r\n\r\n• Kiddie Camp&nbsp; for campers age 3-4. Includes daily swim time, arts and crafts, story time, playtime, nature walks, preschool activities, etc.\r\n\r\n• Traditional Camp for kids age 5-12, segmented into age appropriate groups. Youth participate in educational enrichment activities with an emphasis on reading and mathematics. Daily swimming, nature activities, crafts, music, gym activities, team activities, etc.\r\n\r\n• Specialty Camps offer unique opportunities for learning and creativity offered by camp staff trained in specific activities. Camps can include adventure camp, gymnastics, Bricks 4 Kidz LEGO Amusement Park,&nbsp; basketball, soccer,&nbsp; Girls &amp; Dolls Camp, tennis, Y Idol and more.\r\n\r\nFor a complete list of the many summer camps available, visit www.ymcabeaufortcounty.com/child-care/summer-camp.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Soccer camp</b></p>\r\nBeaufort Academy will offer late summer and fall soccer classes with Coach Steve Aldred. The classes are for players in grades 1-8 and open to the community. Aldred holds the UEFA \"A\" license and has coached soccer full time in England, China, Australia, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia and the United States. The Beaufort Academy soccer coach is offering soccer summer camp sessions from 8:30-11 a.m. for rising fourth- grade through eighth-grade students for the weeks of July 31-Aug. 4 and Aug. 7-11. The price for a Beaufort Academy student will be $100 each week, or $180 for both weeks. Non-Beaufort Academy students are also welcome to attend for $125 per week, or $220 for both weeks. The deadline to sign up for summer soccer is Friday, June 9.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe summer soccer form is available online.\r\n\r\nFor more information on the soccer classes, contact Aldred at 843-305-7871 grassroots.coaching@gmail.com.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Virtual Summer&nbsp;</b><b>Academy</b></p>\r\nHundreds of students are expected to register for the Beaufort County School District’s Virtual Summer Academy, which lets students go to class during the summer without actually entering a school.\r\n\r\nThis will be the eighth year for the eight-week program, which helps rising kindergarten through fifth-grade students maintain or accelerate their academic skills over summer vacation. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nStudents can participate using computers in their homes or using computers at various community partners around Beaufort County.\r\n\r\nChrissy Robinson, the district’s director of Educational Technology, said that reading and math results from Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) tests indicate that students who participate in Virtual Summer Academy retain more information than those who don’t take part.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nStudents will take part in fun interactive lessons and activities that focus on reading and math skills. Participants generally will spend 15-30 minutes on each day’s lessons.\r\n\r\nRobinson said the summer program can adapt to what individual students need because the computer programs are customized.\r\n\r\nIn addition to students who participate from their homes, students can also participate through a partnership between the district and Neighborhood Outreach Connection, which has six locations throughout Beaufort County.&nbsp; NOC makes Virtual Summer Academy a part of its schedule, with students working on math and English language arts.\r\n\r\nInterested students can also participate using computers at any public library in Beaufort County.\r\n\r\nThroughout the eight-week program, virtual summer school teachers will monitor how students are doing and keep parents up to date on their progress. The district employs four teachers for the Virtual Summer Academy.\r\n\r\nFor more information on the program, an introductory video and a registration link, visit beaufortschools.net/cms/one.aspx?pageId=270914\r\n\r\nAny community group interested in utilizing Virtual Summer Academy as part of its summer program is encouraged to get in touch with program coordinator Estee Williams at estee.williams@beaufort.k12.sc.us.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>History camp</b></p>\r\nLooking for something fun and entertaining this summer for the kids? Let Historic Beaufort Foundation take them back in time.\r\n\r\nCampers will explore a different slice of history each day through walks, crafts, hands-on activities and more. Each day will feature a different important milestone in Beaufort history. There are two sessions and they are geared to ages 8-11.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe sessions will be held Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to noon July 10-14 and July 31-Aug. 4.\r\n\r\nThe cost is $75 a week for members and $85 a week for nonmembers.\r\n\r\nSpace is limited so early registration is advisable.\r\n\r\nCamps are led by experienced educators dedicated to providing unique and engaging experiences campers won\'t soon forget.\r\n\r\nFor registration and/or information, call the Historic Beaufort Foundation at 843-379-3331 or email sstanny@historicbeaufort.org', 'Summer camps offer lots of activities for kids', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'summer-camps-offer-lots-of-activities-for-kids', '', '', '2017-06-08 14:06:04', '2017-06-08 18:06:04', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32498', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(32505, 4, '2017-06-08 14:09:29', '2017-06-08 18:09:29', '<em>Army Veteran Richard Bell of Beaufort recently served as an Honorary Observer, on behalf of Stryker Orthopaedics, at the RBC Heritage. A former golf professional, he was announced on the first tee and paired with professional golfers Jason Dufner and Nick Taylor. Photo by Bob Sofaly.</em>\r\n<h3>By Aileen Goldstein</h3>\r\nYou’d never know it by looking at him, but Richard Bell could barely walk at one point.\r\n\r\nIn fact, his knees were shot and he needed two total knee replacements. But walk he did … with pro golfer Jason Dufner.\r\n\r\nBell, of Beaufort, experienced the PGA’s RBC Heritage on Hilton Head Island in a whole new way.\r\n\r\nBell, who is the recent recipient of two total knee replacements, was named Honorary Observer for the RBC. Stryker Orthopedics, the official joint replacement product of the PGA, named Bell one of two Honorary Observers for this year’s event. Bell was privileged to walk along with Dufner during the tournament.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBell is no stranger to the golf course. On any given day, he can be found on a golf course, hitting balls. But he was experiencing a lot of pain in his knees and consulted Dr. Edward Blocker at Beaufort Memorial Hospital.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBlocker determined Bell’s knees were deteriorating and recommended knee replacements for both legs. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nBell underwent surgery in July 2016 for his first knee replacement and returned in October of the same year to replace the other knee.&nbsp; &nbsp;\r\n\r\n“I’m back on the green almost every day and I’m playing nine to 18 holes every day without pain for a change,” says Bell. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nHe credits his relatively easy recovery to the physical therapy he received after surgery.&nbsp; In addition, Bell also joined Beaufort Memorial Lifefit Wellness Center and goes regularly to gain strength and stay fit. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe hardest part of recovery, according to Bell, was his age.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAt 72 years old, he says he just does not heal as fast as he did in his younger years.\r\n\r\nEvery year Stryker Orthopedics accepts nominations from local doctors for the Honorary Observer opportunities at the RBC Heritage. Blocker knew Bell’s love of the game and nominated his patient for the opportunity. &nbsp;\r\n\r\n“The highlight was seeing (Dufner) chip in for birdies twice and seeing him come into the lead,” says Bell. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nBell is also no stranger to golf tournaments; he once played as an amateur at the AT&amp;T Pebble Beach Pro-Am Tournament alongside Billy Mayfair. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nBell is also an Army veteran and served during the Vietnam War. He was medically discharged after being exposed to Agent Orange used during the war. He later worked as a civilian for the Army for the troop support agency and spent several years in Germany during that role.\r\n\r\nWhen his daughter was in high school, Bell sought a position in Beaufort so his daughter could graduate from a high school in Beaufort County. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn 1988, Bell and his family moved to Beaufort and he accepted a Department of Defense position with the Marines.\r\n\r\nHe is a member and regularly plays on the course at Parris Island, which he says is one of the top 10 best military golf courses in the United States.\r\n\r\nBell plans to spend the rest of his years in Beaufort, playing golf every day. And as long as airplane tickets remain affordable, Bell says he will fly back home to Indiana to visit.&nbsp; &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe best part of living in Beaufort, according to Bell, is that it is the best kept secret in the country and the golf, of course.', 'Two knees give Beaufort man new life', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'two-knees-give-beaufort-man-new-life-2', '', '', '2017-06-08 14:09:29', '2017-06-08 18:09:29', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32505', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(32507, 4, '2017-06-08 14:10:33', '2017-06-08 18:10:33', '<h3>By Lisa Allen</h3>\r\nWhile reluctant to taut their good fortune, local marinas along the Beaufort River came out ahead after Hurricane Matthew.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRion Salley, general manager of Port Royal Landings Marina, said his marina suffered more damage during Tropical Storm Hermine the month earlier than it did during Hurricane Matthew. The winds from Hermine came from the south-southeast, traveling right up the Beaufort River. The winds from Matthew were more westerly, hitting the sea islands and sweeping up St. Helena Sound toward Dataw Island.\r\n\r\nThe hurricane also spared the Downtown Marina in Beaufort and the Lady’s Island Marina any major damage. The 16-slip H dock at the Downtown Marina was damaged, but marina general manager Rick Griffin said it had been overdue for repairs before the storm. Its brand-new replacement opened in mid-May.\r\n\r\nLady’s Island Marina had minimal damage and was up and running within days of the hurricane, said Mary Hunt, dock master.\r\n\r\nDataw Island Marina is another story. Its floating docks were destroyed, driving some boats onshore and sinking others. Plans to rebuild the docks will be up to the next owner; the marina is up for sale.\r\n\r\nAdd on the many private docks that were damaged, many of them uninsured, and the demand for slips exceeds supply.\r\n\r\n“We’re about a 140-slip marina and we’re full,” Salley said. “That’s pretty unusual, but a lot of people are moving here. We’re also down a marina at Dataw and a lot of private docks were destroyed and insurance doesn’t cover that.”\r\n\r\nPort Royal Landings Marina hasn’t fixed a 10-slip transient dock yet, but all of its month-or-longer berths are taken with more boat owners on a waiting list, Salley said.\r\n\r\nHunt said her 75 slips are all but full, too. “We have quite a bit of spillover from Dataw,” she said.\r\n\r\nThe transient dock at the Downtown Marina became a popular spot for boat owners scrambling for places to tie up right after the storm, coming from Dataw and Hilton Head Island, where several marinas were damaged, Griffin said.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNow at full strength with H Dock back on line, everything at Downtown Marina is full, with a waiting list for those looking to tie up for a month or more. In total, there is room for about 100 boats at the Downtown Marina, depending on their size, Griffin said.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nGriffin said his money-maker, the transient dock, is always busy, now that the summer season has arrived.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“It’s 20 percent of my slips, but 50 percent of my revenue,” said Griffin, who speaks from experience. The Griffin family has been managing the now city-owned marina since 1965.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Waterfront day dock planned</b></p>\r\nThe city of Beaufort is planning a Waterfront Park Day Dock. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nEngineering plans call for an 80-foot gangway into the Beaufort River from the round, bricked area near the playground at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAt the end of the gangway will be a 12- by 200-foot floating dock.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAn engineering firm is developing the specifications for the request for proposals (RFP). The project is expected to go out for bid in early fall and construction to start early next year.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIdeally, it will be completed by May 2018, according to Beaufort City Manager William Prokop.', 'Matthew keeping marinas buzzing', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'matthew-keeping-marinas-buzzing', '', '', '2017-06-08 14:10:33', '2017-06-08 18:10:33', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32507', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(32509, 4, '2017-06-08 14:12:05', '2017-06-08 18:12:05', 'Photo above: These are just some of the hundreds of people who have turned out over the last several months to help improve Duke Street. Photo provided.\r\n<h3>Staff reports</h3>\r\nBeaufort city leaders are celebrating a successful grassroots partnership that has improved a section of downtown’s Duke Street.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo celebrate the program, a ribbon cutting was held June 6 at 1205 Duke St. in recognition of the hundreds of volunteer hours that helped make the project possible.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPart of the Beaufort Redevelopment Commission’s “Street by Street” initiative, the Duke Street demonstration site work began in summer 2016 through a partnership with the Beaufort Housing Authority, city of Beaufort, Clemson Extension and Lowcountry Master Gardeners. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe project involved painting the three public housing duplexes, one of which houses the city of Beaufort Police Substation, with fresh colors; landscaping the homes with native plants; creating a pocket park on what was previously a bare section of land that had once been a parking lot; and creating two colorful murals.&nbsp; &nbsp;\r\n\r\n“This is an exceptional example of what can happen when we join hands,” Beaufort City Manager Bill Prokop said. “Now we have a visible and viable showcase of the ‘Street by Street’ project and we look forward to expanding it to other key areas.”&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHundreds of volunteer hours were invested in transforming this Duke Street site, engaging residents, neighbors, master gardeners, Cub Scouts, city staff and elected officials in the process. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nMaterials and services were donated by local businesses, organizations and residents.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPlanning and design for the project began in May 2016, and hands-on work began in late August 2016. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nMore projects are on the horizon.\r\n\r\nOn Saturday, July 1, the project will expand to Washington Street, with some continuation of Duke Street work until the end of 2017.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPlans are to focus on a new street each year in the area between Carteret Street and Ribaut Road to re-energize Beaufort neighborhoods, said Deborah Johnson, who works with the Redevelopment Commission on the project. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nHands-on volunteers for the Street-by-Street Infill Initiative at Duke Street have included neighbors and residents; Beaufort Housing Authority staff, board members and contractors; Clemson Cooperative Extension horticultural agent Laura Lee Rose; Lowcountry Master Gardeners, led by Sheila Drouin who designed the landscaping; Cub Scout Pack #1; designer/artist Jeremiah Smith who designed and coordinated painting of the murals; the city of Beaufort, including the Redevelopment Commission, mayor and city council, planning department, public works department, police and fire departments.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDonors of goods and services included Allison Ramsey Architects; Hargray; CenturyLink; Easy Rentals; Lowes; J.Weidner Landscaping; Padgett Tree Service; Simmons Irrigation Supply; and Scott Sonoc and Marsha Williams providing services of Buds &amp; Blooms Landscaping.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor more information, contact Johnson at 843-592-5546 or djohnson@islc.net.', 'Cleanup efforts are deemed success', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'cleanup-efforts-are-deemed-success', '', '', '2017-06-08 14:12:05', '2017-06-08 18:12:05', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32509', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(32515, 4, '2017-06-08 14:14:19', '2017-06-08 18:14:19', '<h3>Staff reports</h3>\r\nA balanced budget means no new taxes for Beaufort residents.\r\n\r\n“The budget is balanced and provides for increases in core services and the building of sustainable economic development programs without increasing property, debt, hospitality and accommodations taxes, refuse or stormwater fees,” said Beaufort City Manager Bill Prokop in a press release.\r\n\r\nSlight increases in anticipated revenue to the city of Beaufort along with tight controls on spending make for a balanced budget that allows for appropriate and expected levels of service across the historic city, Prokop said.\r\n\r\nThe city estimates it will bring in about 7.8 percent more revenue during fiscal year 2018 compared to FY2017, which ends June 30.\r\n\r\nThe public is invited to comment about the proposed budget June 13 during the regular City Council meeting, after which a first reading of the budget ordinance is scheduled.\r\n\r\n“The FY2018 budget continues the trend of recent years with limited increases and recovery in property values and revenues matched with the pressures of increased expenses for both core services and economic development activities,” Prokop wrote in the budget presentation to City Council.\r\n\r\nAccording to the city, following are key points of the proposed FY2018 budget:\r\n\r\n• It continues the process of taking the city down the path toward long-term financial sustainability;\r\n\r\n• It identifies and funds vital services that are important to the community;&nbsp;\r\n\r\n• It enables the implementation of the five major goals of the city and other important council objectives;\r\n\r\n• It allows the city to reinvest in infrastructure;\r\n\r\n• And it provides employees with the tools, equipment and training needed to deliver services in the most effective way.\r\n\r\n“The proposed budget includes resources that will allow the city to provide a high level of public safety services to all our residents, including the newly annexed areas,” said Kathy Todd, city of Beaufort finance director.\r\n\r\nEqually important, the proposed budget “begins to address a significant backlog of existing infrastructure and facility deficiencies,” she said, “as well as initiating a capital leasing program for the fleet and heavy equipment needs for the aging vehicle stock.”\r\n\r\nThe recommended budget can be viewed on the city’s website at www.cityofbeaufort.org.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Upcoming meetings</b></p>\r\n• 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 13: Public hearing on FY2018 Budget in City Council meeting, then first reading on the budget ordinance in City Council meeting.\r\n\r\n• 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 27: Second reading on FY2018 budget ordinance\r\n\r\nAll meetings will be held at City Hall at 1911 Boundary St.', 'No new taxes for Beaufort residents', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'no-new-taxes-for-beaufort-residents-2', '', '', '2017-06-08 14:14:19', '2017-06-08 18:14:19', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32515', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(32518, 4, '2017-06-15 07:58:47', '2017-06-15 11:58:47', '<b>Sea Island Quilters&nbsp;</b><b>to meet June 15</b>\r\n\r\nThe Sea Island Quilters will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 15, at St. John\'s Lutheran Church, 157 Lady\'s Island Drive.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThere will be quilting lessons, fun and camaraderie.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nContact president Donna McCoy at themccoys@hargray.com.\r\n\r\n<b>Island Girls Night Out&nbsp;</b><b>coming to Halo Salon</b>\r\n\r\nIsland Girls Night Out, an opportunity to socialize, win prizes and make new friends will be held from 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, June 15, at Halo Salon &amp; Spa at 184 Sea Island Parkway.\r\n\r\nExperts will share hair tips and lots of fun ideas.\r\n\r\n<b>Youth conference&nbsp;</b><b>coming to Seabrook</b>\r\n\r\nThe 4th Annual Youth Conference will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 17, at Mount Carmel Baptist Church at 367 Keans Neck Road in Seabrook.\r\n\r\nYoung men and women ages 6-17 are invited. Lunch will be provided.\r\n\r\nFor more information, contact Gaynelle Dantzler at 843-812-2056.\r\n\r\n<b>Meet creatures of night&nbsp;</b><b>at Hunting Island park</b>\r\n\r\nCreatures of the Night, a free program at Hunting Island State Park, will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, June 17.\r\n\r\nThese educational programs, presented by Gryphon Den, are devoted to creating awareness in humans of our natural world. It is both state and federally licensed to care for and present live educational programs on raptors and mammals.\r\n\r\nFor more information, call 843-838-2011.\r\n\r\n<b>Wine &amp; Art presenting&nbsp;</b><b>Textures and Techniques</b>\r\n\r\nA program on Textures and Techniques led by Audrey Montgomery will be held from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, June 15, at Wine &amp; Art on Boundary Street.\r\n\r\nThe cost is $90.\r\n\r\nFor more information, contact Cynthia Zeiss at crz9323@embarqmail.com.\r\n\r\n<b>Port Royal Baptist&nbsp;</b><b>to hold Bible school</b>\r\n\r\nVacation Bible School at Port Royal Baptist Church on Ribaut Road at the Naval Hospital in Port Royal will be held from 6-8:30 p.m. Sunday, June 25, to Thursday, June 29.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe theme is “Galactic Starveyors: Come and See the God Who is Over the Moon\" for you.\r\n\r\nThis program is for all ages. An optional supper will be available at 5:15 p.m. during the Bible school.\r\n\r\nRegister online at www.portroyalbaptist.org or call the church at 843-521-1994. &nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Revolutionary War&nbsp;</b><b>to be topic at library</b>\r\n\r\nA program about the state’s Revolutionary War heritage will be presented at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 28, at the Beaufort Branch Library at 311 Scott St.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDoug Bostick, executive director of the South Carolina Battlefield Preservation Trust, will be the featured speaker.\r\n\r\nThere is limited space and people will be seated on a first come, first seated basis. Seating begins 20 minutes before program.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis program is co-sponsored by the Beaufort County Historical Society. It is for ages 12 and up.\r\n\r\n<b>Library launching&nbsp;</b><b>summer reading program</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Library team is gearing up for its summer reading season.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nChildren of all ages, teens and adults can register for the program at any of the library’s locations, including the library’s new Bookmobile. The program’s premise is simple: Participants read books to win prizes. Participants choose what they want to read, and points are issued along the way.\r\n\r\nIn addition to the reading component, participants can attend events built upon this year’s theme, “Build a Better World.” Teens, children and families can participate in events centered on building structures, miniature cars, space crafts and LEGOs.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nStaff from the South Carolina Aquarium will visit some branches.\r\n\r\nThe program and events are free to Beaufort County residents. Visit BeaufortCountyLibrary.org/Summer-Reading to learn more.\r\n\r\n<b>Volunteer orientation&nbsp;</b><b>at Habitat for Humanity</b>\r\n\r\nWondering how you might be able to help LowCountry Habitat for Humanity?&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAttend their Volunteer Orientation held at 10 a.m. the second Saturday of every month at 616 Parris Island Gateway, Beaufort. Volunteer opportunities exist in every area of operations at LowCountry Habitat; there is a need for all types of abilities and skill levels.\r\n\r\nFor more information, contact Lee McSavaney, volunteer coordinator at 843-522-3500 or email info@lowcountryhabitat.org.\r\n\r\n<b>Starving Artist Market </b><b>returns to Port Royal &nbsp;</b>\r\n\r\nThe Starving Artists Market, an open air art market featuring all original arts and crafts, is re-opening.\r\n\r\nIt is located at 1503 Paris Ave. in Port Royal and will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays through mid-December weather permitting.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn addition to arts, crafts and antiques, there will be art demonstrations and art market T-shirts.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLocal fine artists, crafters or local antique dealers who wish to participate should call or text Jim Torcum at 843-592-4285 for more information.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Tsa Lung yoga is&nbsp;</b><b>offered at TheraVista</b>\r\n\r\nThe public is invited to “experience the self-healing practice of Tsa Lung, an ancient Tibetan Bon tradition,” from 4-5:30 p.m. Sundays at TheraVista: Haven for the Awakening Soul. A gratitude offering of $10-$20 is suggested.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTheraVista: Haven for the Awakening Soul is at 263 Brickyard Point Road on Lady\'s Island.\r\n\r\nVisit theravista.org or email Emily at emilydfj@gmail.com.', 'What To Do the week of June 15th-21st', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-to-do-the-week-of-june-15th-21st', '', '', '2017-06-15 07:58:47', '2017-06-15 11:58:47', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32518', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(32521, 4, '2017-06-15 08:00:25', '2017-06-15 12:00:25', '<h3>By Celia Strong</h3>\r\nOur wine this week is a \"little rascal.” It’s a great ﬁnd for summer weather and summer food. And, maybe, if we drink enough of it, we could be little rascals ourselves?&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWe\'re going to Italy for this wine, namely Northwestern Italy\'s Piedmont region.\r\n\r\nSometime between 1246 and 1277, papers from the Casale Monferrato mentioned lease agreements for vineyards that were planted with \"de bonis vitibus barbexinis,\" as Barbera was called at that time.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nToday, Barbera is the third most planted red variety in all of Italy, after Sangiovese and Montepulciano. Barbera produces good yields: wines with deep color, low tannins and high acidity levels. (We need to make a note of the latter, here, because it plays a role in serving temperature for these wines.)&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYoung Barbera wines have intense aromas, including fresh red cherries, raspberries and blueberries, blackberry and black cherry. Lighter style Barbera wines are known for loads of fresh fruit aromas and ﬂavors.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBarbera d\'Asti wines, meaning made from grapes grown in the town of Asti (in Piedmont), are generally the lightest and most acidic of Piedmont Barberas, and are brightly colored and elegant. These are DOCG-level wines.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWines labeled Barbera d\'Alba (from the town of Alba) are DOC and they are a bit fuller and heavier than those from Asti.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn Alba, though, Barbera has to compete for the better growing sites with Nebbiolo vines, which are more proﬁtable for growers and winemakers. Barbera del Monferrato wines, for lack of any better way of describing them, are a blend of these two styles.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBarberas are considered very food-friendly wines because they are robust but still have soft tannins, are crisp, and because of their higher acidity levels, they are also smooth and round. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThey can be drunk younger than their Nebbiolo counterparts, and they cost less, which means they can be enjoyed more frequently. These wines go well with grilled and roast pork, inexpensive cuts of beef (ﬂank steak, skirt steak, hangar steak, burgers), braised lamb, stews, Italian sausages, pizzas with meats and sausages, meat-ﬁlled pastas, heavier seafoods, poultry and duck, spaghetti sauce and cream sauces. Did we leave anything out? If so, it\'ll probably work with Barbera too. The more tomato or cream in your meal, the better the Barbera pairs with them.\r\n\r\nSince the lighter styles have more acidity, the wines can be chilled for half an hour or more to tweak their acidity. The best thing to do is to taste your Barbera with a chill and at room temperature and see where you like it best.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOur Barbera this week is the Marchesi di Barolo Maraia Barbera del Monferrato. Marchesi di Barolo is a superb Piedmont producer. They own about 430 acres of vineyards in the Langhe area of Piedmont. Their cellars are located in the town of Barolo in the castle of the Marchesi Falletti di Barolo. The originator of Barolo wine! &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Marchesi and his wife, the Marchesa Giulia, did not have children. When they died, there was no heir to the Marchesi di Barolo business. Their family assets were donated to charity and a nonproﬁt foundation was created in their name to help needy people in nearby Torino. That foundation still exists and wine sales from their vineyards still fund the charity.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn 1929, Pietro Abbona bought the winery and, eventually, its vineyards. Pietro\'s great grandson, the ﬁfth generation, still operates the business.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Maraia Barbera del Minferrato is made from 100-percent Barbera.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe grapes are handpicked and gently pressed. Maceration lasts eight days and the wine is aged in Slovenian oak barrels for one year. Its color is a lively, brilliant dark ruby red. The aromas are perfume-y with berries, currants and sour black cherry notes and hints of vanilla and toasted oak. The ﬂavors are warm and robust, full bodied, smooth and balanced.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis wine is known as \"Maraia,\' which translated from the Piedmont dialect means \"little rascals,\" which helps us understand the sassy character of this wine … and maybe the sassy evenings we can have with it. Little rascals that we are.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor $12.97. Enjoy.\r\n\r\n<i>Celia Strong works at Bill’s Liquor &amp; Fine Wines on Lady’s Island.</i>', 'Little rascal: It\'s just a name', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'little-rascal-its-just-a-name', '', '', '2017-06-15 08:00:25', '2017-06-15 12:00:25', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32521', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(32523, 4, '2017-06-15 08:00:50', '2017-06-15 12:00:50', 'The entire Gullah/Geechee family is invited to come together from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 17, at the St. Helena Island Martin L. King Jr. Memorial Park for the \"Juneteenth Celebration of Freedom.\" Guests are encouraged to bring drums, chairs and an open spirit and support the Gullah/Geechee craft artists, authors, business owners and chefs. There will also be activities for children. Juneteenth is the oldest commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States. Visit www.gullahgeecheenation.com.', 'Juneteenth celebration coming to MLK park', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'juneteenth-celebration-coming-to-mlk-park', '', '', '2017-06-15 08:00:50', '2017-06-15 12:00:50', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32523', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(32525, 4, '2017-06-15 08:03:09', '2017-06-15 12:03:09', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>COLLEGE SOFTBALL</b></span></p>\r\n<b>Cook completes&nbsp;</b><b>sophomore season</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort High School graduate Mari Cook completed her sophomore season with the University of South Carolina Beaufort softball program earlier in the spring.\r\n\r\nPrior to coming back home to Beaufort to attend USCB, Cook attended Coastal Carolina University.\r\n\r\nThe University of South Carolina Beaufort softball team concluded the 2017 season 26-24. The Sand Sharks lost to Southeastern in the Sun Conference championship game at PFX Athletics in Clermont, Fla. on May 5.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCook is an infielder. The Beaufort High School graduate and her University of South Carolina Beaufort teammates will enter the 2018 season early next year.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>PRO BASEBALL</b></span></p>\r\n<b>Wojciechowski earns&nbsp;</b><b>first major league win</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort High School graduate Asher Wojciechowski earned his first major league win on May 20 as his team, the Cincinnati Reds, defeated the Colorado Rockies, 12-8.\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort High School graduate was signed as a free agent on April 21 and assigned to Triple-A Louisville\'s rotation. He was called up to help the Reds\' bullpen and immediately did just that. A product of The Citadel, Wojciechowski pitched 3 2/3 scoreless innings while retiring his first 11 batters in a row for his first big league win.\r\n\r\nSince earning his first big league victory, Wojciechowski has moved into the Reds\' starting rotation. He is the 10th different pitcher to start for the Reds in the 2017.\r\n\r\nWojciechowski made his Major League Baseball debut for the Houston Astros in 2015.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAfter graduating from high school, Wojciechowski enrolled at The Citadel, choosing it over Winthrop University. He competed for the United States national baseball team in the summer of 2009. In 2010, Wojciechowski was named the Southern Conference\'s pitcher of the year.\r\n\r\nThe Toronto Blue Jays selected Wojciechowski in the first round, with the 41st overall selection, of the 2010 Major League Baseball draft.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>PRO FOOTBALL</b></span></p>\r\n<b>Taylor signs with&nbsp;</b><b>New York Giants&nbsp;</b>\r\n\r\nDefensive end Devin Taylor, a Beaufort native, has signed with the New York Giants.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA Beaufort High School graduate, Taylor was a starter for the Detroit Lions last season.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTaylor, 27, started 16 games for the Detroit Lions in the previous NFL campaign. He had 28 tackles and 4.5 sacks in his first year as a starter for the Lions. Taylor was a reserve defensive end for most of his four years with the Lions.\r\n\r\nPrior to playing for the Lions, Taylor was a standout at the University of South Carolina. Taylor was a fourth round pick (132nd overall) in the 2013 NFL Draft.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBefore college, Taylor helped lead Beaufort High School to the Class AAAA state championship game his senior year. He recorded 110 tackles with 10 quarterback sacks and 19 tackles for a loss during his senior campaign. Taylor was recognized with first-team all-state selections from the Associated Press and The State. He recorded 80 tackles and four sacks as a junior. An outstanding athlete, Taylor also lettered in basketball and track and field. As a senior, he won the Class 4A state title in the triple jump with a leap of 48 feet, 3 inches.\r\n\r\n<b>Saxon headed into fourth season with Steelers</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort native James Saxon is headed into his fourth season as the running backs coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers, after being hired on Jan. 28, 2014. The Beaufort native broke into the NFL as a player in 1988.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn his 17 years as an NFL running backs coach, Saxon has helped his backs reach the Pro Bowl 12 times. He has had a running back surpass the 1,000-yard rushing mark in a single season nine times.\r\n\r\nAfter returning from an injury, Pittsburgh running back Le\'Veon Bell rushed 261 times for 1,268 yards and seven touchdowns. In 2015, Bell was lost for the season due to a knee injury he sustained in Week 8. Veteran running back DeAngelo Williams contributed in a big way, as he totaled 1,274 scrimmage yards and tied for the league lead with 11 rushing touchdowns. He was the only AFC player to register at least 1,000 scrimmage yards and at least 10 rushing touchdowns. Williams tied the single-game franchise record by rushing for three touchdowns in Week 2 versus San Francisco.\r\n\r\nAfter Williams suffered a foot injury that kept him out of the postseason, backup running backs Jordan Todman and Fitzgerald Toussaint contributed in the postseason, combining for 230 scrimmage yards in two games.\r\n\r\nSaxon coached Bell to a breakout season in just his second year in the league in 2014. Bell was named Steelers’ MVP, and he set numerous single-season records, including yards from scrimmage (2,215), first downs (114), receptions by a running back (83) and receiving yards by a running back (854). He became the first player since Walter Payton (1976) to total at least 200 yards from scrimmage in three straight games. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nBell rushed for an AFC-best 1,361 yards in 2014, the fifth-highest total in a single season in team history.&nbsp; He also became just the second player in NFL history to record at least 1,350 rushing yards and 850 receiving yards in a single season (Marshall Faulk, 1999). In games 11-14, Bell totaled 830 yards from scrimmage, which tied him for the fourth-most in a four-game span in NFL history.\r\n\r\nIn 2012, Saxon helped guide Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson to the second-best single-season rushing performance in NFL history with 2,097 yards and a first-team All-Pro selection. That year, Peterson became only the third player in Minnesota history to be named NFL MVP and was also named the NFL Offensive Player of the Year. Peterson set or tied numerous team and league records in 2012, including the most rushing yards in the month of December (861) in NFL history.\r\n\r\nSaxon attended Battery Creek High School. He is married to Shannon and their son, Devin, played football at Harvard.', 'Sports briefs for June 15th-21st', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'sports-briefs-for-june-15th-21st', '', '', '2017-06-15 08:03:09', '2017-06-15 12:03:09', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32525', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(32527, 4, '2017-06-15 08:04:49', '2017-06-15 12:04:49', '<h3>By Mark Weeks</h3>\r\nOver its 35 years of existence the Lady’s Island Business and Professional Association has evolved in the manner and methods by which it serves the Lady’s Island community. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe organization has come a long way from the days when Pat Harvey Palmer, a founding member of LIBPA, led the drive to raise money to purchase street signs followed by leading a “self-help” program to install them on Lady’s Island roads.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOver the years the organization has, from time to time, had to almost reinvent itself to be able to cope with the latest challenges. This year may be another one of those times as the city of Beaufort expands its boundaries and influence on Lady’s Island, national-level companies establish an increased presence on the island and population growth returns with enthusiasm.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIf the answer is that as a result of these changing factors LIBPA can better represent the island with a bit of reorganization, the next question is what changes should be considered and what should remain the same? &nbsp;\r\n\r\nBefore we begin considering potential changes to LIBPA, perhaps we should identify some things that have stood the test of time and should be continued as general “rules of the road” in the way LIBPA does business. Following are a few of such general policies:\r\n\r\n• LIBPA is not political in the sense that it does not endorse or oppose any individual political candidate. It is political in the sense that it will publicly take positions on subjects, such as roads and schools, which affect the Lady’s Island community.\r\n\r\n• LIBPA will strive to maintain good communication and relations with the elected officials and public servants who must make key decisions regarding Lady’s Island. &nbsp;\r\n\r\n• LIBPA will play nice with others. If anything was learned from the “annexation wars” it was that communication, cooperation and courtesy produces much better results than anger, animosity and lawsuits. In that same respect it is much easier to work with professional friends even when you don’t always agree.\r\n\r\n• LIBPA is not a fundraiser and will attempt to keep its membership dues at a level that allows it to fund programs which significantly benefit the community.\r\n\r\n• LIBPA fully understands and appreciates that building and maintaining a great community is a team effort involving political, environmental, financial, business and educational interest.\r\n\r\n• LIBPA will be actively involved in the support of both the private and public schools on the island.\r\n\r\nIn keeping with our search to find ways to better serve the community LIBPA board member Paul Butare is working with Kelly Chelten of Lowcountry Spotlight to find ways to better use social media and especially our Facebook page. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nAll suggestions or recommendations from our members as to how we can improve are most welcome and encouraged.\r\n\r\n<i>Mark Weeks is president of the Lady’s Island Business and Professional Association.</i>', 'Is the Lady\'s Island Business and Professional Association out of date?', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'is-the-ladys-island-business-and-professional-association-out-of-date', '', '', '2017-06-15 08:05:04', '2017-06-15 12:05:04', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32527', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(32530, 4, '2017-06-15 08:05:47', '2017-06-15 12:05:47', '<b>Business class&nbsp;</b><b>is being offered</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce (BCBCC) and SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) will offer a business class on Monday, June 19, Wednesday, June 21, and Friday, June 23, at the chamber office at 801 Bladen St. The class will focus on developing a business plan, accessing a business loan and other financial strategies. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nClasses will be held from 6-8 p.m.\r\n\r\nCall 843-986-1102, ext. 2, to reserve a space.\r\n\r\n<b>Registration open&nbsp;</b><b>for leadership program</b>\r\n\r\nRegistration is open for “A Voyage of Discovery:&nbsp; Life in the Lowcountry,” the 2018 Beaufort County Senior Leadership program.\r\n\r\n“Take the journey, once- a-week (Wednesdays) for 13 weeks, from January through early April to learn how Beaufort County works and enhance your understanding of key issues,” according to a release.\r\n\r\nThe program, sponsored by Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service and the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce, is open to all Beaufort County residents.\r\n\r\nThe class size is limited to 35 participants.\r\n\r\nMore information and registration forms can be downloaded at www.beaufortseniorleadership.com. Call Laura Lee Rose with specific questions at 843-470-5109.\r\n\r\n<b>Chamber to host&nbsp;</b><b>Gov. McMaster</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce will host a business luncheon featuring Gov. Henry McMaster from noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 21, at the Beaufort Holiday Inn &amp; Suites at 2225 Boundary St., Beaufort.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAttendees must register by Thursday, June 15, at www.beaufortchamber.org.\r\n\r\nLunch will be provided for all guests.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTickets are $40 for chamber members and $50 for nonmembers.\r\n\r\nTo reserve a sponsored table, email Carolyn Rennix at carolyn@beaufortsc.org.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor more information, visit www.beaufortchamber.org or call 843-525-8500.&nbsp;', 'Chamber Corner for June 15th-21st', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'chamber-corner-for-june-15th-21st', '', '', '2017-06-15 08:05:47', '2017-06-15 12:05:47', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32530', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(32532, 4, '2017-06-15 08:06:48', '2017-06-15 12:06:48', 'The Sea Island CHUMS, a nonprofit organization that provides opportunities for women to meet in friendship and fun, encourages a spirit of helpfulness and members use their many talents in service to the community. Here, the group poses at Ruan Thai Restaurant in Bluffton. The members reported over 1,000 volunteer hours working in the community. Members donate and volunteer with CODA, CAPA, ACCESS Network and several other charities around Beaufort and Jasper counties. Recent contributions to Hardeeville Elementary helped purchase laptops for one special class. Seated are Thelma Lewis, Mercedes Burt, Rosalind Hollis (president), Gloria Duncan, Janet Thomas, Myrna Bolden and Nancy King. Standing are Constance Lewis, Elaine Cope, Theodora Titus, Chloe Gordon, Robin Cushingberry, Vera Rogers, Jean Bullen-Ennever, Marie Lewis and Alvesta Robertson. Also shown are Veronica Miler and Ruthie Tate. Photo provided.', 'CHUMS help community', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'chums-help-community', '', '', '2017-06-15 08:06:48', '2017-06-15 12:06:48', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32532', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(32535, 4, '2017-06-15 08:10:33', '2017-06-15 12:10:33', '[caption id=\"attachment_32542\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1280\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/sampson.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32542\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-32542\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/sampson.jpg\" alt=\"Scott Sampson, right, of the Lady\'s Island St. Helena Fire District, was recently promoted from senior firefighter to lieutenant. Sampson is accompanied by Chief Bruce Kline, left, and his father, Johnny Sampson, who retired in 1988 after 30 years service with the Los Angeles Fire Department.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1280\"></a> Scott Sampson, right, of the Lady\'s Island St. Helena Fire District, was recently promoted from senior firefighter to lieutenant. Sampson is accompanied by Chief Bruce Kline, left, and his father, Johnny Sampson, who retired in 1988 after 30 years service with the Los Angeles Fire Department.[/caption]\r\n\r\n<b>Deputy receives&nbsp;</b><b>J.P. Strom Award</b>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/gargiulo.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32536\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-32536\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/gargiulo.png\" alt=\"gargiulo\" width=\"240\" height=\"179\"></a>\r\n\r\nBeaufort County Sheriff\'s Office Deputy Michael Gargiulo recently received the J.P. Strom Award at the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe J.P. Strom Award, the highest and most prestigious award given by the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy, is presented to one graduating student from each class who achieved the highest academic average during training in the Basic Law Enforcement Certification Program.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe award was named for J.P. Strom, who served as chief of the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) from 1956 until his death in 1987. Strom is widely recognized for having been a major driving force behind professionalizing law enforcement in South Carolina.\r\n\r\n<b>Man wanted in&nbsp;</b><b>assault, battery case</b>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_32537\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"184\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/kevin-johnson.jpeg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32537\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-32537\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/kevin-johnson.jpeg\" alt=\"Kevin Maurice Johnson \" width=\"184\" height=\"240\"></a> Kevin Maurice Johnson[/caption]\r\n\r\nKevin Maurice Johnson is wanted by the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office for assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHis last known address was in Sheldon, but frequents the Hilton Head area.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nJohnson is 29 years old, 6 feet, 3 inches tall and&nbsp; weighs approximately 175 pounds.\r\n\r\nAnyone with information can call Investigator W. Murphy at 843-255-3413; Beaufort County Dispatch at 843-524-2777; or CrimeStoppers at 888-274-6372 to remain anonymous and for a possible reward.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>One seriously injured&nbsp;</b><b>in motorcycle wreck</b>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/parker-drive.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32541\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-32541\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/parker-drive.jpg\" alt=\"parker drive\" width=\"2448\" height=\"3264\"></a>\r\n\r\nBurton firefighters treated a seriously injured motorcyclist involved in a single-vehicle accident June 9 on Parker Drive.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Burton Fire District responded to a reported motorcycle accident just after 8 p.m. on Parker Drive by Parker-Hannifin Racor Division.\r\n\r\nFirefighters arrived on the scene to a single-vehicle motorcycle accident with the cyclist on the ground.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBurton firefighters treated the male cyclist, who suffered potentially life threatening injuries.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOne lane of Parker Drive was shut down for approximately 30 minutes while emergency crews assisted the injured driver and removed roadway hazards.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBurton fire officials said the cyclist was wearing a helmet, and while he suffered potentially life threatening injuries, had he not been wearing a helmet his injuries very likely could have been fatal.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Police search for man in&nbsp;</b><b>connection with larceny</b>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/larceny.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32538\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-32538\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/larceny.jpg\" alt=\"larceny\" width=\"133\" height=\"240\"></a>\r\n\r\nA man entered the Family Dollar Store at 1 Dairy Farm Road in Lobeco on June 7 where he was seen going behind the unattended registers twice and taking a maroon BB&amp;T money bag from the unsecured safe.\r\n\r\nHe had a small child, about 2 years old, with him at the time of the incident.\r\n\r\nAnyone with information about the incident can call Investigator T. Duncan at 843-255-3418; Beaufort County Dispatch at 843-524-2777; or CrimeStoppers at 888-274-6372 to remain anonymous and for a possible reward. &nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Suspect charged with&nbsp;</b><b>drug, gun possession</b>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_32540\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"192\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/osario.jpeg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32540\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-32540\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/osario.jpeg\" alt=\"Jose Osorio Jr.\" width=\"192\" height=\"240\"></a> Jose Osorio Jr.[/caption]\r\n\r\nBeaufort County Sheriff’s Office deputies recently responded to the Walmart parking lot on Hilton Head Island to a report of an unresponsive adult male inside of a vehicle.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHilton Head Island Fire Rescue personnel were on the scene treating the subject when deputies arrived.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFire personnel told deputies that a small amount of white powder fell from the subject’s shirt when they moved him from the vehicle to the ground. They also said they saw a rifle inside of the vehicle and found a bottle of gun oil in the front pocket of the subject\'s pants.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhile the subject, identified as 18-year-old Jose Osorio Jr., of Hardeeville, was being transported to the Hilton Head Island Regional Medical Center for further treatment, deputies searched the vehicle.\r\n\r\nAccording to a sheriff’s office report, deputies found a Norinco MAK-90 (similar to an AK-47 assault rifle) with a fully loaded magazine. Also inside the vehicle, deputies found a .45 caliber semi-automatic pistol, a ski mask and a Crown Royal bag, which contained narcotics paraphernalia and three plastic bags.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOne of the plastic bags allegedly contained crack cocaine, the other contained powder cocaine and the third contained a number of unidentified pills, the report states.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA check through the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) revealed the .45 caliber pistol had been reported stolen in the city of Beaufort. A short time later, Osorio Jr. recovered and was arrested by deputies upon being discharged from the hospital.\r\n\r\nOsorio Jr. was charged with possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine, possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine within half a mile of a school, possession with intent to distribute cocaine and possession of a stolen firearm.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOsorio is being held at the Beaufort County Detention Center.\r\n\r\nHis bond was set at $25,000 for each of the four charges and he was served with an outstanding magistrate bench warrant.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHe may face additional charges pending analysis and identification of the pills at the Sheriff’s Office Forensic Services Laboratory.\r\n\r\n<b>Man dies in&nbsp;</b><b>Seabrook wreck</b>\r\n\r\nThe Burton Fire District responded to a single-vehicle accident in Seabrook on June 6 that resulted in a fatality.\r\n\r\nJust before 11 p.m. the Burton Fire District responded to a vehicle accident on Stuart Point Road, where they found a heavily damaged passenger vehicle that had rolled over.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFire crews assisted the male driver ,who was not wearing a seatbelt; however, the driver did not survive.\r\n\r\nThe Burton Fire District has responded to over 145 motor vehicle accidents in 2017. This was the sixth motor vehicle accident for Burton since Friday.\r\n\r\n<b>Man gets 55 years </b><b>for 2014 murder&nbsp;</b>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_32539\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"100\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Miller-Robert-Lee-III.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32539\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-32539\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Miller-Robert-Lee-III.jpg\" alt=\"Robert Lee Miller III\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\"></a> Robert Lee Miller III[/caption]\r\n\r\nAn Allendale County teenager convicted last summer of beating and suffocating an elderly man in 2014 has been sentenced to 55 years in prison.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRobert Lee Miller III, 18, was convicted of murdering 86-year-old Willie Johnson after a four-day trial. The killing took place June 19, 2014, at Johnson’s Pickrum Street home. Miller was 15 at the time of the murder but was tried as an adult.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMiller is not eligible for parole and must serve the entire sentence.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCircuit Court Judge Rivers Lawton McIntosh, who presided over the July trial, delivered the sentence. Fourteenth Circuit Deputy Solicitor Sean Thornton prosecuted the case, and Assistant Solicitor Brian Hollen handled the sentencing phase.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“The very brutal nature of the crime deserved a severe penalty,” Hollen said.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nJohnson’s friends and relatives were unable to reach him by telephone for several days, and law enforcement officers went to his home to conduct a welfare check.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThey found Johnson dead inside his residence, his hands tied behind his back and a black trash bag cinched over his head. The victim\'s teeth and dentures were scattered in pieces around his body, and the home had been ransacked. Several hundred dollars and an air rifle were stolen during the murder.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nJohnson was a lifelong resident of Allendale, an elder in his church and a retired merchant marine. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nTwo other Allendale residents have been charged in connection with the incident. Gabriel Joyner, 19, was convicted of first-degree burglary in January and awaits sentencing. The third defendant, 19-year-old &nbsp;\r\n\r\nKashawn Bynum, is scheduled to stand trial in July.', 'Public safety briefs for June 15th-21st', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'public-safety-briefs-for-june-15th-21st', '', '', '2017-06-15 08:25:24', '2017-06-15 12:25:24', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32535', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(32546, 4, '2017-06-15 08:26:51', '2017-06-15 12:26:51', 'Josie Cuda, 22, of Bluffton, was the first female finisher during the Beaufort River Swim with a time of 56:38. Cuda, a former 200- and 300-meter freestyle swimmer with the Florida State swim team, said this was her third race in the Beaufort River. Photo by Bob Sofaly.', 'Beaufort River Swim challenging, fun', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-river-swim-challenging-fun', '', '', '2017-06-15 08:26:51', '2017-06-15 12:26:51', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32546', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(32549, 4, '2017-06-15 08:28:21', '2017-06-15 12:28:21', '<em>Photo above: American Legion Beaufort Post 9 is striving to promote both patriotism and businesses in the Beaufort area by calling attention to those that proudly display the U.S. flag at their location. Post 9 presents those enterprises with a framed certificate thanking them. Here, Post 9 commander Chuck Lurey presents Felicity Carpenter of Southern Life Clothing and Gifts with a certificate for displaying our nation\'s flag.</em>\r\n\r\n<b>Allstate agent awards&nbsp;</b><b>two $1,000 grants&nbsp;</b>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_32550\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1920\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/allstate.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32550\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-32550\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/allstate.jpg\" alt=\"From left are Family Promise Executive Director Lynda Halpern, Jeannie Cunningham, Pat Cunningham and Kathleen Cunningham (holding little Lana). Photo provided.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"></a> From left are Family Promise Executive Director Lynda Halpern, Jeannie Cunningham, Pat Cunningham and Kathleen Cunningham (holding little Lana). Photo provided.[/caption]\r\n\r\nNew River Auto Mall Allstate Agent Patrick Cunningham presented a check for $2,000 to Family Promise of Beaufort County.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe money will help fund the purchase of air mattresses for area congregations to use as they assist homeless families with children through Family Promise.\r\n\r\nFamily Promise of Beaufort County’s mission is to provide temporary shelter, family stability and permanent housing solutions for homeless families with children by mobilizing resources from interfaith and secular communities.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“My family volunteers with Family Promise, and we’re impressed with how much they do for people who are in housing transition in our community,” said Cunningham, who is the licensed agent for Allstate at New River Auto Mall. “We are so pleased to be able to contribute financially through Allstate, in addition to our volunteer hours, to help even more.”\r\n\r\nFamily Promise of Beaufort County, one of 202 affiliates in 42 states, opened its doors in 2008 and still remains the only sheltering program in the county that serves homeless families with children. &nbsp;\r\n\r\n“We are grateful to the Cunningham family for their volunteer work with us, and are pleased to receive this generous funding from the Allstate Foundation,” said Executive Director Lynda Halpern.\r\n\r\nTo recognize personal community involvement, the Allstate Foundation supports the causes that Allstate agents care about most by providing helping hands in the community and grants to nonprofits where they volunteer their time to bring out the good in their communities. The grants are in the amount of $500 and $1,000.', 'Business briefs for June 15th-21st', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'business-briefs-for-june-15th-21st', '', '', '2017-06-15 08:28:21', '2017-06-15 12:28:21', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32549', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(32553, 4, '2017-06-15 08:30:09', '2017-06-15 12:30:09', 'Sally Mahan took this photo of the sun rising over Hilton Head Island.\r\n\r\nTo submit a Lowcountry Life photo, you must be the photographer or have permission to submit the photo to be published in The Island News. Please submit high resolution photos and include a description and/or names of the people in the picture and the name of the photographer. Email your photos to theislandnews@gmail.com.&nbsp;', 'Lowcountry Life', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'lowcountry-life-39', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:27:11', '2018-07-12 15:27:11', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32553', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(32556, 4, '2017-06-15 08:30:49', '2017-06-15 12:30:49', '<h3>By Lee Scott</h3>\r\nIt is amazing how accustomed we have all become to today’s technology.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis was the revelation I experienced when I found myself without phone and Internet connection for two days. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nWe were traveling along in a boat when I picked up my phone and there in the upper left-hand corner was the message: “No service.”\r\n\r\nHow could I not have service? Don’t all those ads on television say things like: “We have the best coverage throughout the United States,” and “Never have a call dropped.”&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNot only did I not have service, I could not even make a call to get dropped.\r\n\r\nOh, heaven help me. I was in “no bars zone,” the 21st century version of the “Twilight Zone.”\r\n\r\nAs it turned out, we were in a very rural area and my spouse informed me that where there are no people, there are no cell towers and thus – no bars.\r\n\r\nI wrote an e-mail to family and friends. “I am in “no bar zone. If you get this message it is only because I could receive one lonely stray bar for a moment which allowed this message to be transmitted.”\r\n\r\nIt really is astonishing how spoiled we are with our communication abilities.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWe call ahead and make reservations for motels and restaurants. We chat with people who are hundreds of miles away, as if they are next door. We can video conference, send pictures and links, and generally obtain any information.\r\n\r\nBut not in “no bar zone.” In this vast wasteland, you must relearn new skills, like talking to the person next to you, or reading a book or enjoying the scenery. You do not have the luxury of looking up the history of a country, finding out the current weather conditions or even downloading music. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nAs we sat there contemplating life without Internet and phones, we decided we would just talk to one another (what a concept).&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“So,” asked my spouse, “what would you be looking up if we had any bars?”\r\n\r\nI laughed and responded, “I would look up: ‘What do married people talk about when there are no bars?’ ”\r\n\r\nAfter two days, our phones suddenly lit up. There were texts and e-mails. It was wonderful! We were connected to civilization again. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe experience made me realize how much I love, and enjoy, all these electronic devices. But, as it turns out, the “no bar zone” can be a comfortable place to reside at times and having an uninterrupted conversation occasionally is not so difficult after all. Especially now that I have looked up “The art of conversation” on the Internet.', 'The no bar zone is a no man’s land', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-no-bar-zone-is-a-no-mans-land', '', '', '2017-06-15 08:30:49', '2017-06-15 12:30:49', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32556', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(32558, 4, '2017-06-15 08:31:44', '2017-06-15 12:31:44', '<b>Beufort Memorial names&nbsp;</b><b>new board member&nbsp;</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort County Council has appointed Dr. Stacey Johnston to the Beaufort Memorial Hospital (BMH) board of trustees, replacing pediatrician Dr. James Simmons, who stepped down this spring after serving 10 years on the nine-member board.\r\n\r\nA board-certified family medicine specialist, Johnston has been a hospitalist at BMH for eight years.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nShe is a graduate of Emory University School of Medicine and completed her residency at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah in 2009.\r\n\r\nJohnston is currently the chief medical information officer for the hospitalist program and also has served as its medical director for the last five years.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nShe also served as a Girl Scouts leader in Beaufort for seven years.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nJohnston will serve out the remaining two years of Simmons’ third term. The physician was one of two candidates the board of trustees recommended to the council to fill the vacant board seat.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Coastal Paternity offers drug testing for teens&nbsp;</b>\r\n\r\nCoastal Paternity, in partnership with Alere eScreen, has expanded its community testing service to better assist Beaufort parents with a new teen drug testing program, \"Trust, but Verify.\" The program welcomes teens and their parents for confidential and affordable same-day drug testing appointments.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCoastal Paternity, located at 30 Robert Smalls Parkway, provides confidential, affordable, court admissible drug testing and paternity DNA testing in a private office setting. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor more information, call 855-521-1362 or visit www.CoastalPaternity.com.', 'Health briefs for June 15th-21st', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'health-briefs-for-june-15th-21st', '', '', '2017-06-15 08:31:44', '2017-06-15 12:31:44', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32558', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(32560, 4, '2017-06-15 08:33:13', '2017-06-15 12:33:13', 'The USCB Center for the Arts and the Beaufort Theatre Company will hold auditions for “CONRACK,” a musical based on Pat Conroy’s famous semi-autobiographical novel, “The Water is Wide.”\r\n\r\nAuditions will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 20, and Wednesday, June 21, in the CFA auditorium. &nbsp;\r\n\r\n“CONRACK” begins with the superintendent of schools in 1960s Beaufort, who is desperate for anyone to teach school on Yamacraw Island. The school there has been totally neglected by the school system: no books, no blackboard, no attention being paid to the students. In fact, one has to take a boat from the mainland to even reach the island.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nInto this hornet\'s nest walks Conroy, almost 30, idealistic the way only a ‘60s hippie could be, and recently fired from his 20th job in five years.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHe is only too happy to answer the ad for a teacher, especially since Dr. Piedmont informs him that \"no experience is exactly what I\'m lookin\' for.\"&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen Conroy meets the children, Cindy Lou, Mary, Prophet, Anna, Top Cat and Richard, he discovers that they can scarcely read or write, they know little math and they are wildly undisciplined. But their anger barely conceals their desperate need for a teacher who will actually care. Conroy is determined to be that teacher for them.\r\n\r\nThe “CONCRACK” production team will include Granville Burgess, director; Bonnie Hargrove, producer and assistant director; Jordan Plair, music director; Christopher Crabb, choreographer; Greg Rawls, set design; Pat Willcox , costume designer; and Scott Gibbs, Gullah culture consultant. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe cast will include:\r\n\r\n• Two males (white): one age 30-ish; one age 40-plus;\r\n\r\n• Four females (African-American): three “older” age 50-plus and one in their 30s and very attractive;\r\n\r\n• Two males (African-American) age 50-plus;\r\n\r\n• Three female children, ages 8-16 (African-American);\r\n\r\n• And three male children, ages 8-16 (African-American).&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThose auditioning should bring a non-returnable photo, and should wear comfortable clothing and be prepared to sing 16 bars from a Broadway musical. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThose auditioning should also provide sheet music or pre-recorded music. Musical theater experience is preferable but not required. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor additional information, contact the Center for the Arts at 843-521-4145.', 'Auditions to be held for USCB production on Conroy', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'auditions-to-be-held-for-uscb-production-on-conroy', '', '', '2017-06-15 08:33:13', '2017-06-15 12:33:13', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32560', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(32562, 4, '2017-06-15 08:39:03', '2017-06-15 12:39:03', '<b>BA hires new director&nbsp;</b><b>of music program</b>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_32563\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"439\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/varner-e1497530115640.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32563\"><img class=\"wp-image-32563 size-full\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/varner-e1497530115640.jpg\" alt=\"varner\" width=\"439\" height=\"673\"></a> Vic Varner[/caption]\r\n\r\nVic Varner has been named the director of the new Vocal Music and Guitar program at Beaufort Academy.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHe is creating the new vocal music program for the school for the upcoming 2017-2018 school year. He will be working with Lower, Middle and Upper school students.\r\n\r\nVarner grew up in the Park Circle area of North Charleston. His undergraduate degree is in music education from Charleston Southern University and his Master’s of Music Education is from Winthrop University.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHe achieved Kodály Certification from studies at Capital University in Columbus, Ohio, and studied jazz arranging under artist Phil Mattson at Southwest College in Creston, Iowa.\r\n\r\nVarner developed a “solfege” approach for teaching sight reading that has been adopted by numerous music educators in South Carolina. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nHe retired from 30 years of high school music education in 2011. His school choirs have performed at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center and have been nationally ranked in competitions from Orlando to Toronto. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nSince “retirement,” Varner has been teaching music courses at USCB and continuing his 40-plus years in church music as director of music at First Presbyterian Church of Beaufort.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA singer/guitarist, Varner also works as a performer and recording artist at venues throughout the Southeast. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nHe has been featured at Hilton Head’s Jazz Corner, Palmetto Bluff’s “Music to Your Mouth” jazz series and Charleston’s Piccolo Spoleto Festival.\r\n\r\nVarner is returning to high school teaching because he misses creating order out of chaos and developing young people into musicians. &nbsp;\r\n\r\n“The biggest thrill for me is to see the light bulb click over a student’s head the moment he or she understands musical intervals. Simply put … I am a music educator and I love it.”&nbsp;\r\n\r\nVarner has plans to develop a first-class choral program where students are developing individual musicianship with a strong ensemble approach. The school is looking forward to seeing its students perform in major concerts and other community performances.\r\n\r\nIn time, the guitar students will hopefully emerge as an accompaniment for the singers, but will also be featured as a separate ensemble.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nEnrollment at Beaufort Academy is still open. Call 843-524-3393 or email Admissions Director MJ Simmons at mjsimmons@beaufortacademy.org.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nVisit www.BeaufortAcademy.org.\r\n\r\n<b>Schools announce&nbsp;</b><b>Dean\'s List, grads</b>\r\n\r\nThe following students were named to Wofford College’s Spring 2017 Dean\'s List: Michael Christian Bass and Laura Derenne Roddey, both of Beaufort.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTucker Langehans, also of Beaufort, was named to the Dean’s List at Grove City College.\r\n\r\nFollowing are students who graduated from Wofford on May 21:&nbsp;\r\n\r\n• Mary Catherine Carmody received a bachelor of arts degree in English. Carmody is from Beaufort.\r\n\r\n• Finn Arnung Koppernaes received a bachelor of arts degree in finance with a minor in economics. Koppernaes is from Beaufort.\r\n\r\n• Laura Derenne Roddey received a bachelor of science degree in psychology with a minor in art history. Roddey is from Beaufort.\r\n\r\n<b>Summer reading camps&nbsp;</b><b>provide student support</b>\r\n\r\nThe South Carolina Department of Education and school districts across the state are gearing up to provide additional support and time on task for struggling third-grade readers through Read to Succeed Summer Reading Camps.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nReading camps serve students with severe reading difficulties by providing them with the necessary skills to become successful lifelong readers. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nDuring the summer reading camps, students are taught by highly qualified teachers who have experience working with students with severe reading difficulties to improve their reading, writing and critical thinking skills.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nStudents will have the opportunity to receive small group and individual instruction to meet their specific reading needs. &nbsp;\r\n\r\n“Our students deserve every opportunity to strengthen their reading skills to ensure a successful future,” said State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman. “We encourage all families of third-grade students having severe reading difficulties to contact your district to find out more about the literacy supports that will be provided at summer reading camps.”&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA person’s ability to read is a critical predictor of educational and lifelong success. A strong reading program, like Read to Succeed, beginning in kindergarten and continuing into the third grade and beyond, gives students the best possible chance to maximize their education and&nbsp;lifelong success.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBeginning in fourth grade, a student must be prepared to comprehend facts in social studies and science, understand word problems in math, and interpret complex materials in language arts.\r\n\r\nResults from South Carolina’s statewide assessment, SC READY, show that only 44 percent of third graders met or exceeded standards in English language arts, which includes reading, in 2016. Like other states, South Carolina recognized the need to combat alarming statistical trends that are associated with the inability to read by the end of third grade, including increased drop-out rates and fewer employment opportunities. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Read to Succeed Act is a strong initiative that focuses on mastery of reading skills before students advance to fourth grade. The Act requires each district to develop a comprehensive annual reading proficiency plan for Pre-K to 12th-grade students, establishes student reading intervention programs as early as kindergarten and mandates all initially licensed K-12 teachers to complete additional training to receive a Read to Succeed endorsement.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBeginning in the 2017-18 school year, third-grade students who are not reading on grade level may be retained. Retention can provide students with severe reading difficulties the additional time they need to gain the necessary reading skills to be successful in fourth grade and beyond. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor additional information on Summer Reading Camps,&nbsp; visit ed.sc.gov/summer-reading-camps.\r\n\r\n<b>School district offers&nbsp;</b><b>summer lunch program</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County School District is offering a Summer Food Service Program to students who are participating in a variety of summer programs across the county. Meals will be provided to all eligible children free of charge.\r\n\r\nAcceptance and participation requirements for the program are the same for all regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMeals will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis and will be provided at various sites to children who are participating in several summer programs:\r\n\r\nBoys and Girls Clubs of the Lowcountry (lunches):\r\n\r\n• Bridges Club, 1100 Boundary St. in Beaufort, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. through July 21.\r\n\r\n• Sheldon Club, 21 Agnes Major Road in Sheldon, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. through July 28.\r\n\r\nTo enroll in the Boys &amp; Girls Club Summer Camps, contact your local Boys &amp; Girls Club office.\r\n\r\nSt. Helena Migrant Camp (lunches and dinners):\r\n\r\n• 1025 Sea Island Parkway on St. Helena Island, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for lunch; 4:30-5:30 p.m. for dinner through July 7\r\n\r\nTo enroll in the St. Helena Migrant Camp, contact the Migrant Office at 843-838-6868. 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(32565, 4, '2017-06-15 08:40:16', '2017-06-15 12:40:16', 'The popularity and accessibility of retirement plans has resulted in Americans holding a significant portion of their assets in 401(k)s or other employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRAs. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor many, these accounts represent the largest portion of their wealth outside of their homes.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIf you’re like the majority of individuals you will likely need income from these accounts during retirement, or you may have accumulated sufficient other assets to sustain your lifestyle and wish to preserve your retirement assets for your heirs.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAn important first step in preserving these assets is to understand the rules regarding retirement plans and IRA beneficiaries to ensure your wishes are fulfilled. The rules affect who inherits the assets, how quickly they are paid out and the tax consequences. While you should consult with your tax and legal advisor for advice regarding your specific circumstances, the following provides an overview to help you get started.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFirst, inventory all of your retirement accounts and make sure the beneficiary information is up to date. It’s also a good practice to designate both primary and contingent beneficiaries. A contingent beneficiary will inherit assets only if you have no surviving primary beneficiaries at the time of your death or if they disclaim or refuse the inheritance. Additionally, you can name more than one primary or contingent beneficiary and specify which percentage of the account they should receive.\r\n\r\nIt’s also a good practice to review your beneficiary designations periodically. Situations affecting designations include death of a beneficiary, divorce, marriage or the birth of a child or grandchild.&nbsp; Remember, a will does not supersede your beneficiary designations on retirement accounts.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCommon beneficiary designation options include naming your spouse, a non-spouse, or an entity such as your trust, estate or a charity. Whenever possible, you may want to avoid naming an estate as your beneficiary as this requires your assets to enter the probate process. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor married couples naming a spouse may be the natural choice, but there are other reasons why this makes sense. When an IRA passes directly to a spouse, it avoids probate and qualifies for the unlimited marital deduction. Additionally, your spouse has the option to move the assets into an inherited IRA or roll the assets into an IRA in his or her own name. Which option is better depends on the ages of the deceased and surviving spouse and when the surviving spouse may need to take money from the IRA.&nbsp; This ability to roll the assets into his or her IRA is available only for spouse beneficiaries. Both spouses and non-spouses can move the assets into an Inherited IRA. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhile it is typical practice for most IRA owners to name a spouse as the primary IRA beneficiary and their children as the contingent beneficiaries, this may require the surviving spouse to take more taxable income from the IRA than he or she really needs. If income needs are not an issue for the spouse and children, then naming younger beneficiaries (such as grandchildren or great-grandchildren) allows you to stretch the value of the IRA out over one or perhaps two generations.&nbsp; A stretch IRA is not a specific type of IRA, it is simply a wealth transfer method that attempts to maximize the tax-advantaged potential of IRA assets by leaving them in the IRA for as long as the law permits. Stretching an IRA simply refers to the ability to take required minimum distributions (RMDs) over the beneficiary’s single life expectancy (term-certain).\r\n\r\nAnother important point is to understand the difference between the “standard” and “per stirpes” beneficiary designation. Most IRA contracts have a standard designation where your beneficiary must be alive upon your death to inherit his or her share.&nbsp; Some IRA contracts offer a per stirpes designation in the event a beneficiary predeceases you or refuses the inheritance, then his or her share would pass to their descendants, usually their children. For example, you have designated that your two children are to equally share your IRA assets. If one of your children dies before you do and you have not updated your beneficiary form, without the per stirpes designation, your surviving child would receive 100 percent of the assets.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhile this information offers you education and guidance to get started, you should keep in mind how your retirement accounts fit into your overall retirement income and estate plan. We recommend that you meet with your financial and tax advisor to receive personalized recommendations and create a plan for distributing your retirement assets that suits you and your legacy.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<i>This article was written by/for Wells Fargo Advisors and provided courtesy of Katie C. Phifer, a financial advisor in Beaufort. She can be reached at 843-982-1506.</i>', 'Retirement accounts take good planning', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'retirement-accounts-take-good-planning', '', '', '2017-06-15 08:40:16', '2017-06-15 12:40:16', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32565', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(32567, 4, '2017-06-15 08:41:43', '2017-06-15 12:41:43', '<em>Photo above: Cameron Hawkins, 13, left, uses a beach shovel to cover up his nephew, Dainton Byrd, 7, with beach sand June 10 at Hunting Island State Park. The two boys were visiting the popular beach with their families. Photo by Bob Sofaly.</em>\r\n\r\nHunting Island State Park has now been open for over two weeks and beach- and park-goers are flocking to the popular spot. The campground continues to undergo repairs after Hurricane Matthew hit in October 2016.', 'Folks flock to Hunting Island', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'folks-flock-to-hunting-island', '', '', '2017-06-15 08:41:43', '2017-06-15 12:41:43', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32567', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(32570, 4, '2017-06-15 08:43:31', '2017-06-15 12:43:31', '<b>Road work to take&nbsp;</b><b>place on Carolina Avenue</b>\r\n\r\nAsphalt paving work on Carolina Avenue between BK Smalls Drive to the dead end will take place through Saturday, June 17.\r\n\r\nWork could be intermittent during these times due to unfavorable weather conditions and unforeseen mechanical failures. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThere will be lane closures, but traffic will be maintained through the use of traffic control devices.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Battery Creek pool&nbsp;</b><b>is closed for maintenance</b>\r\n\r\nThe Battery Creek indoor pool will be closed until further notice due to a maintenance issue. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor more information about PALS programs and activities, call 843-255-6680 or visit www.bcpals.com.\r\n\r\n<b>Friends of Fort Fremont&nbsp;</b><b>set to meet June 26</b>\r\n\r\nThe Friends of Fort Fremont will hold a meeting at 2 p.m. Monday, June 26, in the Library Conference Room at the St. Helena Branch Library.\r\n\r\nThe topic of discussion will be architectual plans for the Interpretive Center at Fort Fremont.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAdditionally, there will be a preview of the history of Fort Fremont funded by the Beaufort County Accommodations Tax Grant.\r\n\r\nThe public is invited.\r\n\r\n<b>County to continue&nbsp;</b><b>storm damage survey</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Long Term Recovery Group will continue conducting a telephone survey of individuals who contacted FEMA after Hurricane Matthew.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe purpose of the survey is to determine any unmet needs stemming from the storm damage.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe number that will appear on phones with caller ID will be 843-255-1000.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe survey will be conducted as follows: 4-8 p.m. Thursday, June 15, and Friday, June 16; and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 17.\r\n\r\nResidents still in need of assistance should accept the automated call and respond to the survey accordingly.\r\n\r\nThe information collected will be reviewed by the Palmetto Disaster Recovery Office (PDRO), an affiliate of the South Carolina Disaster Recovery Office (SCDRO) and the state’s case manager, to help PDRO further assess and prioritize the needs of Beaufort County residents.\r\n\r\nThe PDRO/SCDRO oversees grant programs that focus on rebuilding or repairing homes damaged by severe weather events by managing federal funds available to assist individuals in disaster recovery. The program is managed with the support and guidance of the South Carolina Department of Commerce.\r\n\r\nFor more information, call 888-860-7137.\r\n\r\n<b>Whitehall development&nbsp;</b><b>to be topic of meeting</b>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/whitehall.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32571\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-32571\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/whitehall.jpg\" alt=\"whitehall\" width=\"1000\" height=\"510\"></a>\r\n\r\nTo better understand what is happening with Whitehall Plantation, area residents/homeowners on Harborview Circle, Meridian Road, Tucker Road, Rue Du Bois, Carolyn Drive and others are organizing an information meeting to be held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 22, at the Carteret Street Methodist Church at 408 Carteret St.\r\n\r\nWhitehall development plans and related development issues will be discussed.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWith the court challenge over the Whitehall sale no longer an issue, Mid-City Real Estate Partners of Atlanta is moving forward with plans to develop the 19-acre parcel at the eastern end of the Wood Memorial Bridge on the Sea Island Parkway.\r\n\r\nThe company says planning is very preliminary at this point, but had revealed earlier a \"conceptual plan\" that included residential, retail/commercial, a boutique hotel and a river-side restaurant. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe public is invited to the meeting.\r\n\r\n<b>Child abuse prevention&nbsp;</b><b>program gets accredited</b>\r\n\r\nThe National Exchange Club (NEC) recently accredited the Exchange Parent Aide program of the Child Abuse Prevention Association (CAPA) of Beaufort.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe NEC coordinates the largest network of Exchange Parent Aide programs in the United States, with more than 66 sites throughout the country.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Exchange Parent Aide program of CAPA was implemented in 2015 with support from local Exchange Clubs, and has been providing Exchange Parent Aide services to families in the community for 18 months.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nExchange parent aides are trained, professionally supervised individuals, volunteer or paid, who assist parents under stress and whose children are at-risk of abuse or neglect.\r\n\r\nThe Exchange Parent Aide program was accredited AAA, demonstrating the highest level of compliance with the National Exchange Club’s Standards of Operation and Practice. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nAccreditation demonstrates to funders and others that the organization is in compliance with national level criteria for quality programs and sound business practices.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nVisit www.capabeaufort.org.\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort County to hold&nbsp;</b><b>unclaimed property event&nbsp;</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Treasurer’s Office has joined efforts with the South Carolina State Treasurer’s Office to announce Beaufort County’s first Unclaimed Property event.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis event is for county residents to claim their previously unclaimed property, such as undeposited checks.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“There are funds being held by the state for individuals who may not be aware that they have money out there,” said Maria Walls, Beaufort County treasurer. “This is a great way to inform residents about such funds and how to claim them.”&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Unclaimed Property event will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 15, at the Bluffton Public Library at 120 Palmetto Way, Bluffton.\r\n\r\nAn appointment is required prior to attendance and can be made by contacting the Beaufort County Treasurer’s Office online or by phone. Taxpayers are encouraged to search the unclaimed funds listed on the State Treasurer’s website prior to making an appointment.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAdditional information can be found at beaufortcountytreasurer.com or by calling 843-255-2600. &nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Mosquito spraying may&nbsp;</b><b>take place through June 16</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort County Mosquito Control may conduct aerial training, surveillance, and/or spray missions that may include the application of EPA-registered public health insecticides during daylight hours through Friday, June 16.\r\n\r\nIt uses low-flying aircraft and its aerial spraying is dependent upon ideal weather. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt does not treat the salt marsh habitats for adult mosquitoes during these aerial operations.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor additional information, call 843-255-5800.', 'News briefs for June 15th-21st', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'news-briefs-for-june-15th-21st', '', '', '2017-06-15 08:43:31', '2017-06-15 12:43:31', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32570', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(32573, 4, '2017-06-15 08:46:06', '2017-06-15 12:46:06', '<em>Photo above: George Miller, 81, has served the greater Beaufort community in a wide variety of ways. Photo by Bob Sofaly.</em>\r\n\r\n<i>Editor’s note: The following is a speech written by American Legion Post #9 Commander Chuck Lurey to honor George Miller on George Miller Day at the&nbsp; American Legion Ospreys alumni game about his contributions to the community and his love for his family.&nbsp; We wish all dads out there a very Happy Father\'s Day.</i>\r\n<h3>By Chuck Lurey</h3>\r\nThe Readers Digest. Have any of you read the magazine? This is going way back, but do any of you remember the article they had in each issue on “The Most Unforgettable Character I Ever Met.”\r\n\r\nEach character struck home in the life of the writer. These characters enriched lives through humor, wisdom, adventure and affection, each possessing a unique regard for humanity, each a gem reflecting its own light.\r\n\r\nGeorge Miller is the most unforgettable character I ever met and I am going to tell you why by covering his biography, his traits of character and action and what he has done for our American Legion Post.\r\n\r\nGeorge served in the Marine Corps for close to 25 years.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHe joined in 1956 and served at Camp Pendleton, Camp Lejeune, Indianapolis, Parris Island, Okinawa, The Philippines, Korea and Vietnam.\r\n\r\nHe won numerous awards, including the Purple Heart for combat wounds. He left active service in 1979.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNot wanting to be too far from the Marines, he continued to be of service to the country in the Civil Service at Parris Island for another 22 years, retiring in 2001.\r\n\r\nGeorge’s service to Beaufort County and South Carolina is truly exceptional.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHis civic work is wide-ranging and includes volunteering and working with Wounded Warriors, Veteran’s Homes, AMVETS, the American Legion, VFW, Disabled American Veterans, the Purple Heart Association, his church, and, of course, American Legion Baseball. George is active in all of these and more.\r\n\r\nHe has a wonderful biography, but here is why George is my pick for a most unforgettable character:\r\n\r\nHave you ever met a person who has never said a bad thing about someone else?\r\n\r\nHave you ever met a person whom you have never heard anyone speak ill of anyone?\r\n\r\nHave you met someone who is more respected by young and old than George?\r\n\r\nHave you met someone who never, ever says no when asked for a favor or help?\r\n\r\nHow about someone who is always first to get on the job, works the hardest and is last to leave?\r\n\r\nI have never seen the man react negatively and never seen him complain. Never.\r\n\r\nHow many people do you know who can round up a large group of volunteers at the spur of the moment?&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe frequent answer is, “If George Miller is asking, count me in.”\r\n\r\nDo you know someone more loyal to his friends, family, church, than George?\r\n\r\nCarol and George have been married for over 50 years and she has worked with him on all of his projects and organizations while still doing her own thing.\r\n\r\nBut if you really want to get George talking, ask him about his children and grandchildren.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHe is proud of and loves his children, Danny and Wendy, and the younger ones Delaney, Christopher and Chandler, and of course his daughter-in-law, Lisa.\r\n\r\nI asked a Wendy about her father and she talked for a half an hour about what a wonderful father and person he is.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nGeorge has also been active in the same church for 40 years. He is on their board now, and his faith is personal but undeniable.\r\n\r\nGeorge is the most humble, gentle, truly nice person whom I have ever known, and that is why he is an unforgettable character.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn my view he is all that we should strive to be.\r\n\r\nAs far as baseball and Post 9, he has touched so many lives in Beaufort. He is Mr. Baseball to many. He has played baseball and softball all his life in the Marines and in Beaufort County.\r\n\r\nIn 1997, Dean Morrsey and Robert Neblung asked George to get involved with Legion Ball and he is still doing the job.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSince then countless of young men have benefited from his baseball skills, leadership and example.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMany have gone on to play at a higher level, many of them went on to be high achievers and all are better men for it.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnywhere you go in Beaufort County, men he has coached and their families will greet George with a hug or a good handshake.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nGeorge truly has a legacy.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI have been in Legion Post 9 for about five years. When I first came I saw one of the oldest and best posts in the state relying on one guy. George carried the Post. In some cases he still does.\r\n\r\nI do not want to diminish the efforts of others, but George ran Legion Baseball. George ran the golf tournament. George solicited and collected all donations. He was, and is, the liaison between Post 9 and all the other service organizations. George ran the trips and donations to the Victory House in Walterboro for Post 9 and all the other VSOs. George visited the sick and attended funerals. He still does so, but with a bit more help.\r\n\r\nIt is only in recent years that Post 9 we have been able to attract more active members and we now have a multitude of programs, activities and contributions in support of veterans and Beaufort.\r\n\r\nPost 9 will always owe George a tremendous debt for his service to baseball, Post 9 and the community.&nbsp;', 'Beaufort’s Mr. Baseball honored for legacy, service', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beauforts-mr-baseball-honored-for-legacy-service', '', '', '2017-06-15 08:46:21', '2017-06-15 12:46:21', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32573', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(32577, 4, '2017-06-15 08:47:17', '2017-06-15 12:47:17', '<h3>By Lisa Allen</h3>\r\nProperty upkeep varies along Duke and Washington streets in the Northwest Corridor of Beaufort. Some homes are pristine, others sit amid unkempt lawns with upkeep long overdue.\r\n\r\nTo entice everyone to make an effort, whether it’s home repairs or fresh paint, the city will reimburse property owners for some of their city-related permit fees. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nFees under $50 are being waived, those $51 and up are being cut in half and property owners renovating more than one property wil get a 75 percent refund. Permit fees run about $1,550 for a $250,000 home.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo far, less than $500 has been reimbursed, said Deborah Johnson, a consultant to the city for the project. But there are 12 applications pending, including two for new homes.\r\n\r\nThe renovation incentives are atop other tax breaks for rehabbing long-vacant or historical property, or creating student or low-income housing.\r\n\r\n“We’re trying to be the catalyst for improvements,” said Mike McFee, Beaufort City Council member and chairman of the infill subcommittee of the city’s Redevelopment Commission. “We’re piggybacking on the Village Renaissance Project where we spent millions to update the streetscape in the area. It’s a great time to help people get things done.”\r\n\r\nThe effort had an unexpected lift when a group of volunteers made a project out of the subsidized housing at Duke and Church streets. Lowcountry Master Gardeners, Clemson Extension, Scout troops and the Beaufort Housing Authority landscaped the intersection, painted a mural and turned a parking lot into a pocket park. Nearly 100 people helped with the project.\r\n\r\n“It was a huge success. Every time we called the volunteers, they came,” McFee said.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe city also worked with Beaufort-Jasper Water &amp; Sewer Authority to waive some of the cost for new construction to lay lateral pipe from the main to the property line.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe incentive program covers properties bounded by Duke, Washington, Ribaut and Carteret.', 'City to help folks improve property', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'city-to-help-folks-improve-property', '', '', '2017-06-15 08:47:17', '2017-06-15 12:47:17', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32577', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(32579, 4, '2017-06-15 08:52:25', '2017-06-15 12:52:25', '<em>Photo above: A mother sea turtle heads into the ocean after laying her eggs&nbsp;on Fripp Island. Photos provided by Fripp Island Turtle Team.</em>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Screen-Shot-2017-06-15-at-8.49.53-AM.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32584\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-32584\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Screen-Shot-2017-06-15-at-8.49.53-AM.png\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2017-06-15 at 8.49.53 AM\" width=\"1322\" height=\"1214\"></a>\r\n<h3>By Sally Mahan</h3>\r\n<b>&nbsp;</b>Tracking loggerhead sea turtles – reptilian behemoths that have been swimming the seas for millions of years – is like being a CSI investigator.\r\n\r\nYou have to look at the small and large clues on the beach.\r\n\r\nAre there large, distinctive tracks that the mother-to-be leaves in the sand with her flippers as she makes her way onto the beach to deposit her eggs into a nest? Are there areas that stand out on the beach due to a large disturbance in the sand? Is there a big crescent shape in the sand?\r\n\r\nThese are just a few of the things that the volunteers with the Fripp Island Turtle Team have to take into account in order to not only seek the nests out, but also to help protect them.\r\n\r\nWhy is that so important?\r\n\r\nThe loggerhead sea turtle is the world\'s largest hard-shelled turtle, topping off at an average of 440 pounds (the largest that has been found was 1,202 pounds).&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThey also contribute in many ways to the coastal and marine ecosystems.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_32583\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"2592\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Nest66eggs.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32583\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-32583\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Nest66eggs.jpg\" alt=\"A nest can contain up to 120 loggerhead sea turtle eggs. \" width=\"2592\" height=\"1944\"></a> A nest can contain up to 120 loggerhead sea turtle eggs.[/caption]\r\n\r\nOne way is through unhatched nests, which are a good sources of nutrients for the dune vegetation (even the leftover egg shells from hatched eggs provide some nutrients). As a result, dune vegetation is able to grow and become stronger. In turn, stronger vegetation and root systems help to hold the sand in the dunes and protect the beach from erosion.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMost importantly, they are considered an endangered species and are protected by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, according to the Sea Turtle Conservancy.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd many of these amazing creatures lay their eggs in nests on the beaches of South Carolina.\r\n\r\nSea turtle nest numbers broke records across the Southeast in 2016, including in South Carolina, where a total of 6,444 loggerhead nests were laid – the highest number counted since the founding of SCDNR’s sea turtle program in the late 1970s. That’s still a long way from the federal Loggerhead Recovery Plan’s goal of 9,200 nests.\r\n\r\nReaching that goal is difficult for various reasons.\r\n\r\nUntended fishing gear is responsible for many loggerhead deaths. Additionally, loss of nesting beaches and the introduction of exotic predators have also taken a toll on loggerhead populations.\r\n\r\nJanie Lackman, who has led the Fripp Island Turtle Team for 10 years and holds the SCDNR permit to do so, said that loggerheads also have numerous predators, especially early in their lives. Egg and nestling predators include seagulls, snakes, raccoons, and most particularly on Fripp Island, ghost crabs.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_32580\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"560\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/babyturtle.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32580\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-32580\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/babyturtle.jpg\" alt=\"A baby turtle makes its way into the Atlantic Ocean. \" width=\"560\" height=\"373\"></a> A baby turtle makes its way into the Atlantic Ocean.[/caption]\r\n\r\nOnce the turtles hatch and make their way into the ocean, predators of the loggerhead babies include fish, such as parrotfish and moray eels. Adults are rarely attacked due to their large size, but may be preyed on by large sharks, seals and killer whales. Boats are also a threat. In Sanibel, Fla., five loggerheads were killed in as many days by boaters.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOne of the biggest issues is that very few of the hatchlings make it to the ocean, and that is sometimes due to humans.\r\n\r\nLackman said that the mother comes out of the ocean to dig a nest about 18 inches deep with her hind flippers in the dry sand above the high tide line. And while numbers vary, a mother lays about 120 ping-pong sized eggs about four to six times each season, which is from May 1 to Oct. 31 in South Carolina.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSounds like a lot of turtles. But here’s the rub: Only about one in 1,000 make it into the sea and one in 10,000 reaches maturity. And this year may be more dicey than usual.\r\n\r\n“Many of our beaches experienced heavy erosion last fall during Hurricane Matthew, reducing the amount of ideal sea turtle nesting habitat,” said Michelle Pate, SCDNR biologist and sea turtle program coordinator. “As a result of that we may see more nest relocations this season, as trained staff and volunteers move eggs to safer ground, but overall we’re hopeful for another year of high nest numbers.”\r\n\r\nThat’s why groups like Lackman’s are so imperative to protecting the turtles.\r\n\r\nThis year on Fripp Island there are 31 sea turtle nests (as of the end of May). As you walk the beach you may notice areas squared off with poles and orange tape warning beach-goers to stay away from the nests. At the direction of the SCDNR, all of the nests on Fripp above the \"king high tide line\" must be left where they were laid. All other nests are relocated to higher ground further back from the ocean.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_32582\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"3264\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Nest5Team.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32582\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-32582\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Nest5Team.jpg\" alt=\"Pictured are a few of the 20 volunteers with the Fripp Island Turtle Team who patrol the beaches throughout nesting season.\" width=\"3264\" height=\"2448\"></a> Pictured are a few of the 20 volunteers with the Fripp Island Turtle Team who patrol the beaches throughout nesting season.[/caption]\r\n\r\nEach morning on Fripp Island, volunteers are divided into two groups of about four people each (there are a total of about 20 volunteers who rotate patrol days). One group heads to the south and the other heads north.\r\n\r\n“We’re looking for signs of nesting, like large areas of disturbance,” said Lackman. “We look for incoming and outgoing tracks into and out of the ocean. Where did she go? How long was she there? Is there uprooted vegetation? Is there a large crescent in the sand (also a sign of a nest)?”\r\n\r\nThen they check on the eggs.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“We use a probe stick to find the chamber, which is about 8-10 inches across and is shaped like an upside-down light bulb. We use it very carefully to find a soft spot, then we use our hands and dig down to confirm whether we will need to relocate the nest if it’s not in a viable location above the tide line.”\r\n\r\nIf necessary, they move the eggs to a better location by digging a relocation chamber.\r\n\r\n“First we dig the new nest, then we have to get them out of the old nest, but we cannot rotate them,” said Lackman. “They have to be lifted straight up and straight down. If you rotate it, it’s scrambling the egg. We then put them into a sand-lined bucket and count them coming out of the old nest and count them again when they are placed in the new nest.”\r\n\r\nThe incubation period is around 80 days, and predators are constantly looking for them. Then the hard part begins. The eggs hatch and the hatchlings have to dig through the sand to the surface, usually at night to escape predators and when the sand isn’t as hot as it is in the daytime.\r\n\r\nThis is also when humans most often get in the way.\r\n\r\nThe hatchlings enter the ocean by navigating toward the brighter horizon created by the reflection of the moon and stars off the water\'s surface.\r\n\r\nWhen there are other types of light on the beach at night the hatchlings get confused and will head away toward that light instead of heading toward the ocean.\r\n\r\n“The issue we have with lights come from people,” said Lackman. “Lights out – and that includes flashlights and other lights from cell phones – is also very important to mom because they can deter her from coming onto the beach and laying her eggs.”\r\n\r\nHelping to keep these creatures alive is rewarding and challenging, but it’s something Lackman loves.\r\n\r\n“My parents purchased a home on Fripp about 25 years ago,” she said. “I saw a hatchling and I was hooked.\r\n\r\n“They just amaze me. They’re like little tanks. You see these 2-inch hatchlings that are so driven, and everything eats them! Birds, dolphins. They have such a slim chance that I just want to help them and help make sure future generations see them.\r\n\r\n“We have two young girls walking with us this year and just seeing their excitement, well, that’s what I love. We try to get kids involved by teaching and educating them. But we need everyone, from the people who live here to the visitors who come here, to support our efforts in keeping these amazing creatures alive.”\r\n\r\n<i>The 10th annual Fripp Island Turtle Team\'s fundraiser, the 5K Turtle Crawl on Fripp Island, will be held on July 14.&nbsp;</i>\r\n\r\n<i>Participants can sign up on the group’s Facebook page.</i>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Screen-Shot-2017-06-15-at-8.51.47-AM.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32585\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-32585\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Screen-Shot-2017-06-15-at-8.51.47-AM.png\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2017-06-15 at 8.51.47 AM\" width=\"686\" height=\"1122\"></a>', 'Sea turtles are a huge part of the Lowcountry experience', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'sea-turtles-are-a-huge-part-of-the-lowcountry-experience', '', '', '2017-06-15 08:53:39', '2017-06-15 12:53:39', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32579', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(32588, 4, '2017-06-22 09:01:21', '2017-06-22 13:01:21', '<b>Hospice in need&nbsp;</b><b>of volunteers</b>\r\n\r\nFriends of Caroline Hospice Thrift Store is seeking a variety of volunteers to assist in the overall operation of the store. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nOpportunities include assisting in sorting/pricing donations, organizing, social media monitoring and customer service. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nStore hours are from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday and Saturday; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor more information, call 843-525-6257 or visit www.friendsofcarolinehospice.org for an online volunteer application.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Library launches&nbsp;</b><b>summer reading program</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Library team is ready for its summer reading season.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nChildren of all ages, teens and adults can register for the program at any of the library’s locations, including the library’s new Bookmobile.\r\n\r\nThe program’s premise is simple: Participants read books to win prizes. Participants choose what they want to read, and points are issued along the way.\r\n\r\nIn addition to the reading component, participants can attend events built upon this year’s theme, “Build a Better World.” Teens, children and families can participate in events centered on building structures, miniature cars, space crafts and LEGOs.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nStaff from the South Carolina Aquarium will visit some branches.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nParticipants will also be able to enjoy energetic, live music performances from regional talent such as The Jolly Lollies and Patty Shukla.\r\n\r\nThe program and events are free to Beaufort County residents. Visit BeaufortCountyLibrary.org/Summer-Reading to learn more.\r\n\r\n<b>Historical sites to&nbsp;</b><b>celebrate Liberty Week</b>\r\n\r\nEach year the SC Historical Society commemorates the state\'s contributions to the Revolutionary War during Liberty Week.\r\n\r\nThis year Beaufort County Historical Society organized three days countywide activities to join in the celebration.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Historical Society, Beaufort District Collection, and SC Historical Society have partnered to bring this event to Beaufort County with a grant from Humanities SC.\r\n\r\nEvents will kick off at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 28, at the Beaufort Branch Library at 311 Scott St.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDoug Bostick, of SC Battleground Trust, will discuss Revolutionary battlegrounds in SC.\r\n\r\nOn Friday, June 30, or Saturday, July 1, the following sites will be open to the public for free from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">• Hilton Head: The Coastal Discovery Museum (Friday); the Heritage Library-Fort Michel and the Zion Chapel (Friday)</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">• Daufuskie Island: Daufuskie Island Historic Foundation and Billie Burns Museum (Friday)</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">• Parris Island: Parris Island Historical &amp; Museum Society and Parris Island Museum (Saturday).&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">A driver\'s license, vehicle registration and proof of insurance are required to enter Parris Island.</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">• Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage Center (Friday)</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">• Bluffton: Bluffton Historic Foundation, Heyward House (Friday)</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">• St. Helena: Friends of Fort Fremont, Fort Fremont-Land\'s End (Saturday)</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">• Port Royal Sound Foundation: Maritime Center (Saturday)</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">• Port Royal: Historic Port Royal Foundation (Friday)</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">• Beaufort: Historic Beaufort Foundation (Friday); Beaufort History Museum-Craven Street (Friday); Santa Elena Foundation&nbsp; (Saturday)</p>\r\nVisit www.beaufortcountyhistoricalsociety.org for more information.\r\n\r\n<b>Revolutionary War&nbsp;</b><b>to be topic at library</b>\r\n\r\nA program about the state’s Revolutionary War heritage will be presented at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 28, at the Beaufort Branch Library at 311 Scott St.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDoug Bostick, executive director of the South Carolina Battlefield Preservation Trust, will be the featured speaker.\r\n\r\nThere is limited space and people will be seated on a first come, first seated. Seating begins 20 minutes before program.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis program is co-sponsored by the Beaufort County Historical Society. It is for ages 12 and up.\r\n\r\n<b>Port Royal Baptist&nbsp;</b><b>to hold Bible school</b>\r\n\r\nVacation Bible School at Port Royal Baptist Church will be held from 6-8:30 p.m. Sunday, June 25, to Thursday, June 29, on Ribaut Road at the Naval Hospital in Port Royal.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe theme is “Galactic Starveyors: Come and See the God Who is Over the Moon\" for you. This program is for all ages. An optional supper will be available at 5:15 p.m. during the Bible school.\r\n\r\nRegister online at www.portroyalbaptist.org or call the church at 843-521-1994. &nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Christian camp&nbsp;</b><b>offers sports</b>\r\n\r\nGo the Distance, a sports camp for children ages 6-12, will be held from 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Monday, July 24, through Friday, July 28, at Beaufort Academy.\r\n\r\nThis Christian sports camp is being sponsored by Tidal Creek Fellowship.\r\n\r\nCampers can choose between basketball, soccer, ultimate Frisbee and cheerleading.\r\n\r\nThe camp features Christian coaches, quality sports instruction, positive role models, daily Bible times, skits and fun.\r\n\r\nThe cost is $40 per camper, but additional siblings in the same family are $25. Every camper receives a camp T-shirt, collector’s pin and daily take-home Bible studies.\r\n\r\nBeaufort Academy is at 240 Sam’s Point Road on Lady’s Island. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo register or for more information, visit www.tidalcreek.net.\r\n\r\n<b>Group to hold&nbsp;</b><b>Backpack Bash</b>\r\n\r\nMentoring Young Minds, a nonprofit organization, will host its first Back to School Backpack Bash on Saturday, Aug. 12, at the John Parker Park in Port Royal. Registration will open on Saturday, July 1, at Eventbrite.\r\n\r\nThe group plans to give away 300 backpacks with some schools supplies in them.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nEmail mym.program@gmail.com for more information.\r\n\r\n<b>Volunteer orientation&nbsp;</b><b>at Habitat for Humanity</b>\r\n\r\nWondering how you might be able to help LowCountry Habitat for Humanity?&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAttend itsVolunteer Orientation held at 10 a.m. the second Saturday of every month at 616 Parris Island Gateway, Beaufort.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nVolunteer opportunities exist in every area of operations at LowCountry Habitat.\r\n\r\nFor more information, contact Lee McSavaney, volunteer coordinator at 843-522-3500 or email info@lowcountryhabitat.org.\r\n\r\n<b>Tsa Lung yoga is&nbsp;</b><b>offered at TheraVista</b>\r\n\r\nThe public is invited to “experience the self-healing practice of Tsa Lung, an ancient Tibetan Bon tradition,” from 4-5:30 p.m. Sundays at TheraVista: Haven for the Awakening Soul (263 Brickyard Point Road on Lady\'s Island). A gratitude offering of $10-$20 is suggested. For more information, visit its website at theravista.org or email Emily at emilydfj@gmail.com.', 'What To Do the week of June 22nd-28th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-to-do-the-week-of-june-22nd-28th', '', '', '2017-06-22 09:01:21', '2017-06-22 13:01:21', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32588', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(32590, 4, '2017-06-22 09:03:00', '2017-06-22 13:03:00', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL</b></span></p>\r\n<b>Beaufort standout&nbsp;</b><b>Coolong named All-Star</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort High School standout Krislynn Coolong is among three area student-athletes who have been named SCACA North/South softball All-Stars.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCoolong led the Beaufort High School softball team throughout the 2017 season.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAlong with Coolong, Bluffton\'s Jordyn Parker and May River\'s Taylor Gleason have been named All-Stars by the state coaches association.\r\n\r\nCoolong, Parker and Gleason will play for the Class 3A/4A South team. Class 5A/2A/1A squads will also compete in upcoming event. Marlboro County\'s Rutus Jackson and Swansea\'s Marty Mack will coach the Class 3A/4A South team.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe statewide All-Star games started on June 13.&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>PRO BASKETBALL</b></span></p>\r\n<b>Brooks continues coaching&nbsp;</b><b>career in Australia</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort native Kevin Brooks is continuing his coaching career overseas. Brooks is an assistant coach of the Adelaide 36ers in the National Basketball League (NBL) in Australia.\r\n\r\nBrooks was drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round as the 18th pick of the 1991 NBA Draft. Following a trade to the Denver Nuggets, Brooks played in 126 games from 1991-1994.\r\n\r\nAfter his NBA stint and stops with minor league teams in the United States and Argentina, Brooks played in Australia, first for the Adelaide 36ers. His professional playing career also took him to Sweden.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHis playing career included being a two-time NBL Champion, an NBL Grand Final MVP and All-NBL First Team.&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>PRO FOOTBALL</b></span></p>\r\n<b>Brown signs one-year&nbsp;</b><b>deal with Redskins&nbsp;</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort native Zach Brown has signed a one-year deal with the Washington Redskins. Brown, an inside linebacker, signed with the Redskins earlier in the year.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort native was named to the Pro Bowl for the 2016 NFL season, in which he played for the Buffalo Bills. He finished the season with 149 tackles (97 individual, 52 assisted), four sacks, one interception and two forced fumbles.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBrown started in the Buffalo Bills\' season-opening loss to the Baltimore Ravens and finished the game with a total of eight tackles, four being solo. The following week, Brown made a career-high 14 tackles in a 37-31 loss to the New York Jets. On Oct. 2, 2016, Brown collected a career-high 17 tackles in a 16-0 victory over the New England Patriots.\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort-born Brown was also named All-Pro Second Team in 2016.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBrown is set to suit up for his third NFL team.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Tennessee Titans drafted Brown with the 52nd pick of the 2012 NFL Draft. He spent 2012-2015 with the Titans.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThrough 2016, Brown had recorded 410 tackles, 14 sacks, four forced fumbles, seven interceptions and two defensive touchdowns.&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>PRO BASEBALL</b></span></p>\r\n<b>Heesch signs with&nbsp;</b><b>Sussex County</b>\r\n\r\nFormer University of South Carolina Beaufort pitcher Michael Heesch signed with the Sussex County Miners of the Canadian American Association of Professional Baseball (Can-Am League) in May.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA native of Riverview, Fla., Heesch is a left-handed pitcher.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThus far in the 2017 season, Heesch has appeared in five games, making four starts. Heesch has recorded 11 strikeouts in 25 innings for the Miners.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Can-Am League is made up of the following teams: Sussex County Miners, New Jersey Jackals, Ottawa Champions, Quebec Capitales, Rockland Boulders and Trois-Rivieres Aigles.&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>COLLEGE SOCCER</b></span></p>\r\n<b>BA grad Weslake&nbsp;</b><b>to return for Tigers</b>\r\n\r\nFive NCAA Sweet 16 teams from 2016, including three that advanced to the NCAA Elite Eight, are on the slate for the Clemson University women\'s soccer team in 2017.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe schedule was announced by head coach Eddie Radwanski.\r\n\r\nRadwanski and his staff have helped return the program to national prominence\r\n\r\nAmong the returnees for the Clemson women\'s soccer team is sophomore Miranda Weslake, a Beaufort Academy graduate.&nbsp;', 'Sports briefs for June 22nd-28th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'sports-briefs-for-june-22nd-28th', '', '', '2017-06-22 09:03:00', '2017-06-22 13:03:00', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32590', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(32592, 4, '2017-06-22 09:04:05', '2017-06-22 13:04:05', '<h3>By Bill Rauch</h3>\r\n’Tis apparently the season for prospective candidates for local public office to make up their minds whether it’s “Go” or “No” for them in the upcoming election season.\r\n\r\nI know this because I have heard from several who are making up their minds.\r\n\r\nDepending upon how experienced they are and how well I know them, my advice has varied a little, but not much.\r\n\r\nHere’s the short course.\r\n\r\nIf there’s something you believe the community needs, and you have the fire in your belly to clear all the hurdles to get it for them, then run. Tell the voters what you’re going to do for them, how you’re going to do it, why they need it, and how they can help you. If they agree, they may give you the job.\r\n\r\nThe candidates who step into office with clear direction find the job the most rewarding.\r\n\r\nNext in line in terms of personal satisfaction are the ideologues. These are the ones who know precisely what the world needs — e.g. government spends too much, or society will be better if the poor get a firmer hand up, or the environment needs protecting at all costs — and they won’t be deterred by alternative arguments. Since ideologues know they are always right, they derive relatively little angst from the difficulties of leadership and thusly find satisfaction in it.\r\n\r\nThen there are those who bring with them a special skill set that they believe — probably correctly — the government needs. They may be experienced in running government or in the proper protocols at the intersections of government and business. Or maybe they know from long experience the workings of state or federal agencies that implement transportation, or environmental or business development policy.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThese candidates are problem-solvers, and government can always use problem-solvers.\r\n\r\nThese are the ones, listed in the order of the satisfaction they’re likely to gain from their service, who should run. Let’s call these three groups — the directed, the ideologues, and the problem-solvers — collectively the “above the line” groups.\r\n\r\nThese are the ones who are most likely to get things done for their constituents. And, betraying my own prejudices a little, to me getting the things done that the constituents want done is what it’s all about.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThen there are the three groups who should not run. Members of these groups will seek to disguise themselves as members of the “above the line” groups, but when you query them closely you may find you are not fooled and they in fact belong more appropriately to one or more of the three “below the line” groups.\r\n\r\nWhat are the “below the line” groups?&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFirst, it’s important to know that their members are just as eager — perhaps even more so — as the above-the-liners.\r\n\r\nA few of those who seek elective office do so because they want to enrich themselves. Sometimes they make a little money, but then they get found out and defending themselves often costs more than they made. Certainly it costs them their reputations. Most importantly, since it is not their priority, they accomplish little for the constituency.\r\n\r\nOthers run because they seek fame, and while they may gain some celebrity the question will soon become, “For what?”&nbsp; If there’s no “there” there, then they become known as what? An empty shirt.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFinally the most frustrated of all the below-the-liners are the ones who wish to be loved. Some of those you serve will be obsequious around you of course because they naturally — and justifiably — fear the government, and now you are the government’s face. But not all.\r\n\r\nThe stark tragedy for this group is when they meet a hundred people and 99 smile at them and say kind things, the one they remember is the one who sniffed at them.\r\n\r\nAnd there are always more than a few of those.\r\n\r\nThese slights may cause these officials sleepless nights, but what about their constituents?\r\n\r\nGetting things done in government means inevitably someone somewhere will be made unhappy. There are no solutions that benefit absolutely everybody. Accordingly, the ones that want to be loved by everybody don’t accomplish anything for the constituency.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUltimately they are then unhappy because someone slighted them, and the constituency is unhappy because time and again when the official was about to get something done, he flinched.\r\n\r\n<i>Bill Rauch was the mayor of Beaufort from 1999-2008. Email Bill at TheRauchReport@gmail.com.</i>', 'To run or not to run? That is the question', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'to-run-or-not-to-run-that-is-the-question', '', '', '2017-06-22 09:04:05', '2017-06-22 13:04:05', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32592', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(32594, 4, '2017-06-22 09:35:53', '2017-06-22 13:35:53', '<em>Above: The nine candles represent each person murdered at Emanuel Baptist Church two years ago in Charleston. The candles were part of the Evening of Remembrance Memorial Candlelight Service.&nbsp;Photos by Bob Sofaly.</em>\r\n\r\nOn June 17, 2015, a&nbsp;mass shooting took place at the&nbsp;Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church&nbsp;in downtown&nbsp;Charleston.\r\n\r\nDuring a prayer service, nine people, including the senior pastor,&nbsp;SC Sen. Clementa C. Pinckney, were killed by gunman&nbsp;Dylann Roof, 21.\r\n\r\nOn June 16, an Evening of Remembrance Memorial Candlelight Service, took place in memory of the victims of the attack.\r\n\r\nRoof was convicted of 33&nbsp;federal&nbsp;hate crime charges stemming from the shooting and was&nbsp;sentenced to death in January.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_32595\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1290\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/DSC0257.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32595\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-32595\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/DSC0257.jpg\" alt=\"The Rev. Arthur Cummings, right, president of the Beaufort County Ministerial Alliance, lights the last candle on June 16 in memory of the “Emanuel Nine” who were murdered two years ago while attending Emanuel AME Church in Charleston. The candles were part of the Evening of Remembrance Memorial Candlelight Service sponsored by the Unified Interfaith Community Coalition of Beaufort at Grace Chapel AME Church on Lady’s Island. \" width=\"1290\" height=\"1400\"></a> The Rev. Arthur Cummings, right, president of the Beaufort County Ministerial Alliance, lights the last candle on June 16 in memory of the “Emanuel Nine” who were murdered two years ago while attending Emanuel AME Church in Charleston. The candles were part of the Evening of Remembrance Memorial Candlelight Service sponsored by the Unified Interfaith Community Coalition of Beaufort at Grace Chapel AME Church on Lady’s Island.[/caption]', 'Remember AME victims', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'remember-ame-victims', '', '', '2017-06-22 09:50:54', '2017-06-22 13:50:54', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32594', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(32598, 4, '2017-06-22 09:07:20', '2017-06-22 13:07:20', '<b>BMH ranked tops&nbsp;</b><b>for stroke care</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort Memorial Hospital (BMH) has achieved the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s highest level of recognition for stroke care, joining the ranks of some of the best hospitals in the country.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis year, BMH was honored with the Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award for providing stroke patients with the most up-to-date, evidence-based care.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn addition, it qualified for Target: Stroke Honor Roll-Elite Plus status, reserved for hospitals that consistently deliver expeditious treatment to patients suffering an acute ischemic stroke.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“With a stroke, minutes count,” said Beaufort Memorial Vice President of Quality Services Shawna Doran. “These awards demonstrate our commitment to quality in following evidence-based practices for stroke care.”&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRecipients of the Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award must follow treatment guidelines at least 85 percent of the time for two or more consecutive 12-month periods and achieve a minimum 75 percent compliance with five of eight stroke quality measures.\r\n\r\nThe quality measures are designed to help hospital teams provide appropriate treatment based on the latest scientific evidence shown to raise patients’ survival rates and minimize permanent disability.\r\n\r\nTo qualify for Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus, BMH had to meet quality measures developed to reduce the time it takes for patients to be diagnosed and treated with the clot-busting medication tPA – the only drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat ischemic stroke. According to current guidelines, the drug should be started within 60 minutes of a patient’s arrival in the hospital to minimize brain damage and potential complications.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBMH physicians have consistently outperformed the “door-to-needle” goal, averaging 44 minutes in 2016. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe fifth leading cause of death in the United States, stroke ranks as the No. 3 killer in South Carolina, part of an 11-state region in the United States known as the Stroke Belt.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo improve patient care for stroke patients in the community, Beaufort Memorial has taken full advantage of the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Health Telestroke, a Web-based program that provides Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit physicians with on-demand access to MUSC Health stroke experts for consultations. &nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort Memorial&nbsp;</b><b>wins safety award</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort Memorial Hospital was one of seven South Carolina healthcare organizations recognized as winners of a Palmetto Hospital Trust (PHT) Safety Award at the PHT Worker Safety Symposium. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nHealthcare professionals from around the state attended the two-day event, which was held in Charleston.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSafety Awards are presented each year to Palmetto Hospital Trust members with the lowest loss ratios in their respective categories. Beaufort Memorial Hospital was the winner in the category of hospitals with 101-500 beds.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPalmetto Hospital Trust (PHT) was founded in 1977 by South Carolina healthcare executives as a group workers’ compensation self-insurance pool.&nbsp; The Trust members include hospitals, continuing care retirement centers, organizations dealing with special needs individuals and other healthcare organizations.\r\n\r\nPHT is a leading provider of workers’ compensation coverage to the state’s healthcare industry.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWorkers’ compensation services are provided to PHT members under a contract with PHT Services Ltd., and through business alliances with other best practices companies.\r\n\r\n<b>Nurses receive training&nbsp;</b><b>on sex assault response</b>\r\n\r\nHopeful Horizons and the Medical University of South Carolina will be hosting a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE)/Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) Training from July 10-14 at Coastal Empire Mental Health.\r\n\r\nAgencies who serve victims of sexual assault or intimate partner violence or investigate/prosecute cases of sexual assault or intimate partner violence are highly encouraged to attend, such as medical professionals, law enforcement, solicitors, etc.\r\n\r\nParticipants can register for the training by going to www.peedeeahec.net.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThere is no registration fee for the course but attendance is required for all five sessions.\r\n\r\nSANEs are trained medical professionals who perform the Sexual Assault Forensic Exam (SAFE kits) to collect evidence from a victim of sexual assault. SARTs are teams of agencies and nonprofits that collaborate on cases of sexual assault for better case outcomes and to ensure that victims get all of the services they need, such as mental health treatment, advocacy, case management, etc.\r\n\r\nFor more information on the mission and vision of Hopeful Horizons, visit www.hopefulhorizons.org.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>The Lending Room&nbsp;</b><b>has growing pains</b>\r\n\r\nFour years ago The Lending Room was a charitable organization that helped people secure medical equipment when in need.\r\n\r\nToday it is a busy nonprofit that is bursting at the seams. Its mission is simple: accept and distribute gently used medical equipment to anyone regardless of income or insurance.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Lending Room has kept valuable resources from the dump or rusting in people’s attics and basements. It allows people to avoid the red tape of insurance companies and get their equipment needs met.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn an attempt to meet the growing needs of the community it has become increasingly important to make accessibility consistent. Once a phone call to arrange pick up was enough, now people routinely stop in to see if The Lending Room has what they need.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAs an organization, The Lending Room is experiencing some growing pains. It is in need of volunteers that wouldn’t mind giving three hours a week (or every other week) to “man the store.”&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo lend a hand, to donate or if you know someone in need of medical rehab equipment, call 843-524-2554 or e-mail lendingroom@yahoo.com.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nVisit www.lendingroombeaufort.com.&nbsp;', 'Health briefs for June 22nd-28th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'health-briefs-for-june-22nd-28th', '', '', '2017-06-22 09:07:20', '2017-06-22 13:07:20', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32598', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(32600, 4, '2017-06-22 09:08:21', '2017-06-22 13:08:21', '[caption id=\"attachment_32601\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"800\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/americorp.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32601\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-32601\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/americorp.jpg\" alt=\"From left are, Ellen Newcomb, Emily Starry, Mander Givens, Judi Gracia, Brenda Grossberg and Alber Barnette. Photo provided.\" width=\"800\" height=\"484\"></a> From left are, Ellen Newcomb, Emily Starry, Mander Givens, Judi Gracia, Brenda Grossberg and Alber Barnette. Photo provided.[/caption]\r\n\r\nAs the 2016-17 service years draws to a close, AmeriCorps members are being recognized by the United Way of the Lowcountry.\r\n\r\nAmeriCorps members support the United Way of the Lowcountry’s Early Grade Reading (EGR) initiative, now referred to as \"Read Indeed.\"\r\n\r\nMembers serve along with more than 300 community volunteers as tutors in 12 elementary schools and preschools throughout Beaufort and Jasper counties, providing reading assistance to students in pre-kindergarten through third grade. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nAmeriCorps members are a core group of tutors who serve the entire school year. Because they are in the schools several days each week, they provide continuity and stability to the program.\r\n\r\nThe 2016-17 service year included 34 AmeriCorps members. Some of the members will continue to serve during the summer with the summer reading program.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe following fourth-year members were recognized during a special ceremony earlier this month for their service: Ellen Newcomb, Emily Starry, Mander Givens, Judi Gracia, Brenda Grossberg and Alber Barnette. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nDuring a recent AmeriCorps ceremony, Newcomb was recognized and received the award for Program Member of the Year. She also received the State Member of the Year Honorable Mention.\r\n\r\nUnited Way of the Lowcountry is currently recruiting AmeriCorps members for the upcoming 2017-18 service year, which will begin in August. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nMembers receive a small living allowance while serving, as well as an education award upon successful completion of service.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThose interested in becoming an AmeriCorps member can contact Carly Grubbs, AmeriCorps program director, at 843-837-2000 or cgrubbs@uwlowcountry.', 'AmeriCorps members honored by United Way', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'americorps-members-honored-by-united-way', '', '', '2017-06-22 09:08:21', '2017-06-22 13:08:21', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32600', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(32603, 4, '2017-06-22 09:09:16', '2017-06-22 13:09:16', 'Short-term outcomes are important, but process ultimately determines long-term results.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nJim O\'Shaughnessey, author of “What Works on Wall Street,” recently wrote about seven traits that he believes are required for active investors to win in the long run. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nI fully agree with all seven, but I found No. 2 on his list to be particularly compelling:\r\n\r\n2. Successful Active Investors Value Process over Outcome.\r\n\r\n“If you can’t describe what you are doing as a process, you don’t know what you’re doing.”\r\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">- W. Edwards Deming</p>\r\nThe vast majority of investors make investment choices based upon the past performance of a manager or investment strategy. So much so that SEC Rule 156 requires all money managers to include the disclosure that “past performance is not indicative of future results.”&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt’s ubiquitous – and routinely ignored by both managers and their clients. In keeping with human nature, we just can’t help ourselves when confronted with great or lousy recent performance.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“What’s his/her track record?” is probably investors’ most frequently asked question when considering a fund or investment strategy. And, as mentioned above, the vast majority of investors are most concerned with how an investment did over the last one- or three-year period.\r\n\r\nYet successful active investors go further and ask, “What’s his or her process in making investment decisions?” &nbsp;\r\n\r\nOutcomes are important, but it’s much more important to study and understand the underlying process that led to the outcome, be it good or bad.\r\n\r\nIf you only focus on outcomes, you have no idea if the process that generated it is superior or inferior. This leads to performance chasing and relying far too much on recent outcomes to be of any practical use. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nIndeed, shorter-term performance can be positively misleading. Long-term success with active management comes from doing sufficient due diligence to either design a robust investment process yourself (or to employ one designed by someone else) and then to execute, execute, execute. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nIf the process is sound, long-term outcomes should take care of themselves.\r\n\r\n<i>This article was written by Dorsey Wright and Associates Inc., and provided by Charles Tumlin, managing director, TLS Wealth Management of Raymond James.</i>\r\n\r\n<i>Charles Tumlin is a financial advisor with Raymond James &amp; Associates Inc., member New York Stock Exchange/SIPC located at 2015 Boundary St., Suite 220, Beaufort SC 29902.&nbsp;</i>\r\n\r\n<i>He can be contacted at 843-379-6100 or charles.tumlin@raymondjames.com or visit www.tlswealthmanagement.com</i>\r\n\r\n<i>Opinions expressed in the attached article are those of the author and are not necessarily those of Raymond James. Raymond James is not affiliated with nor endorses the author or his firm. All opinions are as of this date and are subject to change without notice.</i>\r\n\r\n<i>The information contained herein has been prepared without regard to any particular investor\'s investment objectives, financial situation, and needs. Accordingly, investors should not act on any recommendation (express or implied) or information in this material without obtaining specific advice from their financial advisors and should not rely on information herein as the primary basis for their investment decisions.&nbsp;</i>', 'Process wins out over short-term outcome', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'process-wins-out-over-short-term-outcome', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:12:20', '2018-07-12 15:12:20', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32603', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(32605, 4, '2017-06-22 09:10:25', '2017-06-22 13:10:25', 'Ron Callari is a loggerhead sea turtle volunteer at Hunting Island. He was recently on patrol when he took this shot of driftwood on the beach.\r\n\r\nTo submit a Lowcountry Life photo, you must be the photographer or have permission to submit the photo to be published in The Island News. Please submit high resolution photos and include a description and/or names of the people in the picture and the name of the photographer. Email your photos to theislandnews@gmail.com.&nbsp;', 'Lowcountry Life', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'lowcountry-life-40', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:27:11', '2018-07-12 15:27:11', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32605', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(32608, 4, '2017-06-22 09:13:42', '2017-06-22 13:13:42', '<b>Students give back&nbsp;</b><b>in the Lowcountry</b>\r\n\r\nMore than 350 students from across the nation have been visiting the Lowcountry to lend their time and talents to helping make life better for elderly, disabled and families in need throughout Beaufort and Jasper Counties.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe United Way of the Lowcountry coordinated the 18th Annual Catholic HEART Work Camp. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nDuring the Catholic HEART (Helping Everyone Attain Repairs Today) Work Camp program, the students, along with 100-plus adult leaders and several local volunteers will work together on at least 55 projects throughout the community. Work ranges from yard work and minor repairs to installing handicap ramps. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn addition to working on residential homes, some of the groups will be working on projects with agencies throughout the community. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nStudent volunteers come from all over the country, and were housed at the Hardeeville School Complex.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“These young people make a big impact in just a few short days by doing simple home repairs including painting, yard work, cleaning, repairing screens and anything else that is difficult for an elderly or handicapped person to accomplish,” said said Bethany Marcinkowski, United Way of the Lowcountry\'s vice president of Education Impact.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“With the impacts of Hurricane Matthew, there is a big need for these types of services and we\'re excited to have this wonderful group of kids in our community to help us meet the needs of our neighbors.”\r\n\r\nEach of the groups had an adult leader and were assigned to projects throughout Beaufort and Jasper counties. &nbsp;\r\n\r\n“This program\'s mission is to revitalize communities and beautify homes of the elderly, the disabled and those who cannot afford needed repairs,” said Marcinkowski. “This falls right in line with United Way of the Lowcountry\'s Community Impact agenda, which includes working to meet the basic needs of our neighbors by transforming substandard homes into safe living conditions.”\r\n\r\n<b>Operation Backpack&nbsp;</b><b>needs school supplies&nbsp;</b>\r\n\r\nThe United Way of the Lowcountry is currently collecting school supplies and donations as part of Operation Backpack. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nOperation Backpack is an initiative of United Way of the Lowcountry Women United, providing local students in need with backpacks full of school supplies and uniform shirts to start school in the fall. &nbsp; &nbsp;\r\n\r\nOperation Backpack aims to fill the gap and help students who are not served by other agencies by working with local guidance counselors and social workers to identify children needing school supplies at several schools throughout the Beaufort and Jasper counties. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nLast year, Operation Backpack provided backpacks for more than 465 students. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe initiative has expanded this year and will serve more than 600 students throughout Beaufort and Jasper counties.&nbsp; &nbsp;\r\n\r\nUnited Way of the Lowcountry is currently collecting school supplies and monetary donations for Operation Backpack. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe list of school supplies include:\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">• Pocket folders (2 pockets)</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">• Crayola Washable Markers</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">• #2 pencils (box of 12 count)</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">• Ruler (12 inch, clear if possible)</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">• Glue sticks</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">• Composition notebooks (marble)</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">• Index cards</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">• Highlighter (Yellow)</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">• Hand sanitizer&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">• Box of facial tissue</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">• Crayons (24 count)</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">• Filler paper</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">• Zipper-seal quart and gallon bags</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">• Wet Wipes</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">• Paper towels</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">• Gift cards (Old Navy and Walmart)</p>\r\nMonetary donations and gift cards will be used to purchase size-specific uniform shirts and additional school supplies. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nMonetary donations can be made online at www.uwlowcountry.org or by check. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nChecks should be made out to United Way of the Lowcountry with \"Operation Backpack\" in the memo.\r\n\r\nGift cards and checks should be mailed to: United Way of the Lowcountry, P.O. Box 202, Beaufort, SC&nbsp; 29901.\r\n\r\nDonation boxes have been placed at various locations throughout the Lowcountry including: &nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">• United Way of the Lowcountry Offices in Beaufort at 1277 Ribaut Road</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">• Beaufort Jasper Water &amp; Sewer Authority, 6 Snake Road, Okatie</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">• Lowcountry Insurance, 80 Lady\'s Island Drive, Lady\'s Island</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">• YMCA, 1801 Richmond Ave., Port Royal&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">• One Blood, 1001 Boundary St., Suite A, Beaufort</p>\r\n&nbsp;For more information, visit www.uwlowcountry.org. &nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort students&nbsp;</b><b>graduate from college</b>\r\n\r\nThe following students are recent graduates:\r\n\r\n• Olivia Wingate graduated from Emerson College in Boston with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre Studies.\r\n\r\n• Walicia Patterson graduated from the University of South Carolina.', 'School briefs for June 22nd-28th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'school-briefs-for-june-22nd-28th', '', '', '2018-07-12 10:58:39', '2018-07-12 14:58:39', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32608', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(32610, 4, '2017-06-22 09:14:48', '2017-06-22 13:14:48', '<h3>By Lee Scott</h3>\r\nOne day, a few years back, a gardener who was helping with the yard work gave me some good advice about lawns, gardening and fishing. He followed up with “you have to be really dumb to starve here in the Lowcountry.” &nbsp;\r\n\r\nHe was referencing all the good vegetables you can grow and the fish available.\r\n\r\nThis year, we finally decided to plant our own vegetable garden and we discovered, we are not too smart, because we have now officially grown a $20 tomato.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhy, you ask, would someone want to grow a $20 tomato? Obviously because we are too dumb to do it correctly.\r\n\r\nWe started with our three little tomato plants. We bought a bell tomato plant, a grape tomato plant and another kind, which for the life of me, I cannot remember.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWe bought cages for them so the deer and rabbits would not chomp on them. We watered the plants, tested the soil and we waited. But the plants appeared to have stunted growth.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWe researched the problem. We retested the soil and added tomato fertilizer.&nbsp; We made sure they had enough water, but not too much. We read that we should pinch off the suckers (we didn’t have any).&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFinally, it happened. Five little grape tomatoes. They were beautiful.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBut that was it.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOur poor little plant gave it its best, and that was all. The second plant did not even bother to produce anything.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBut the bell tomato plant finally started to grow. Out came its one lonely prize: an orange/red tomato that looked beautiful. We cut it up, sprinkled some Italian dressing on it with some fresh basil and ate it. That was all. Our $20 tomato – gone in minutes.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe plant it came from expired from all the effort.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI thought back to what that guy told me. What happened? We are not dumb. Our problem is that for the better part of our lives, we did not have a garden and obviously do not have green thumbs. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThen it occurred to us: We do not have to grow our own vegetables. All we have to do is drive down Sea Island Parkway and buy any fresh vegetables in season. The gardener wasn’t talking about us doing it, but the local farmers. &nbsp; &nbsp;\r\n\r\nAs for the fish, well, you can find places up and down U.S. 21 for shrimp and any fresh fish in season.\r\n\r\nYes, eating that $20 tomato was great. But as we calculated the cost of everything, we could have bought a lot of vegetables for that same amount of money. Maybe we are not so dumb after all.', 'A $20 tomato provides a lesson in gardening', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'a-20-tomato-provides-a-lesson-in-gardening', '', '', '2017-06-22 09:14:48', '2017-06-22 13:14:48', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32610', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(32612, 4, '2017-06-22 09:16:31', '2017-06-22 13:16:31', '<em>Photo above: Anne Pollitzer, formerly of the Eleanor Christensen Montessori School and daughter of Eleanor Christensen, recently presented the BlackButterFly foundation with a check that represented the remaining funds in the account of the now closed E.C. Montessori program. Photo provided.</em>\r\n\r\nThe BlackButterFly Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, recently held an event called “It\'s a Family Affair” at Penn Center.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe event, in honor of Father\'s Day, was open to the public at no charge.\r\n\r\nThe “Little ButterFlys” showed off their dance skills and modeled two changes of clothes for the audience.\r\n\r\nThe preteen and teen ButterFlys presented their vocal and instrumental skills as well as their oral presentation on Rachel Crane Mather, founder of the Industrial School in 1867. She was commissioned by the American Mission Society to establish a school for black students near Beaufort.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe teens gave the same speech at the Technical College of the Lowcountry dedication of the Rachel Crane Mather Museum.\r\n\r\nAmong those in attendance at the ButterFly event was Anne Pollitzer, formerly of the Eleanor Christensen Montessori School and daughter of Eleanor Christensen, who recently presented the foundation with a check that represented the remaining funds in the account of the now closed E.C. Montessori program.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAccording to Angel Ryan, BBF CEO and founder, the first recital and fashion show was a success.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“The kids were happy and the families were happy. My daughter would be proud.”\r\n\r\nHer daughter, Christina Ryan Henegar, 24, died as a result of injuries received in an apartment fire in November 2014.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe BlackButterFly – The Christina Ryan Henegar Foundation, was created in her memory and provides classes and training in arts-related fields as well as teaches the participants life skills.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“Christina was a world travel and a classically trained dancer that received a B.A. at age 20 from the University of Surrey in the UK. She wanted the kids in Beaufort to have the opportunity to experience life and the world similar to the way she had” said Ryan. “That\'s what we hope to achieve for the young ones: opportunity and experience.”\r\n\r\nVisit www.blackbutterfly90.org.', 'BlackButterFly Foundation soars into second year', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'blackbutterfly-foundation-soars-into-second-year', '', '', '2017-06-22 09:16:31', '2017-06-22 13:16:31', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32612', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(32615, 4, '2017-06-22 09:23:37', '2017-06-22 13:23:37', '<b>Two accidents occur&nbsp;</b><b>within two hours</b>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/broad-river.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32616\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-32616\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/broad-river.jpg\" alt=\"broad river\" width=\"2016\" height=\"1512\"></a>\r\n\r\nA morning wreck on June 15 on the Broad River Bridge injured one person and caused traffic delays.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBurton fire crews arrived at the scene to find a passenger vehicle that had collided with a tractor towing a commercial mower.\r\n\r\nThe female driver was treated by Burton firefighters and transported to Beaufort Memorial Hospital with unknown injuries. Traffic on the Broad River Bridge was delayed for approximately one hour while emergency crews assisted the injured driver and helped control a hydraulic leak resulting from the wreck.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Burton Fire District then responded to a second motor vehicle accident on June 15 in less than two hours.\r\n\r\nThe Burton Fire District responded to a motor vehicle accident on Trask Parkway at the intersection of Poppy Hill Road just after 10 a.m.\r\n\r\nFirefighters arrived to a two-vehicle accident between a passenger vehicle and a pickup truck with the pickup truck coming to rest on the side of the roadway.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFirefighters assisted two occupants who suffered what appeared to be non-life threatening injuries. Both were transported to Beaufort Memorial Hospital. Traffic on Trask Parkway was delayed for over an hour while emergency crews assisted the injured and removed roadway hazards.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Consumers should beware&nbsp;</b><b>of tobacco settlement</b>\r\n\r\nAttorney General Alan Wilson alerted the public to an online promotion that misleads consumers to believe they can receive tobacco settlement money.\r\n\r\nThe online promotion claims individuals can sign up to claim thousands of dollars per month from the tobacco Master Settlement Agreement. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe advertisement promises that individuals may receive a tax-free portion of the tobacco Master Settlement Agreement and that this money is guaranteed by the government. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn reality, this advertisement entices citizens to enter a credit card number for a monthly subscription in order to learn about purchasing tobacco revenue bonds.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nQuestions concerning the tobacco Master Settlement Agreement may be directed to the Attorney General’s Office at 803-734-3970 or by email to sctobacco@scag.gov.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>2-vehicle accident&nbsp;</b><b>results in injuries</b>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/smalls.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32617\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-32617\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/smalls.jpg\" alt=\"smalls\" width=\"2016\" height=\"1512\"></a>\r\n\r\nA two-vehicle accident in Port Royal late in the afternoon of June 14 resulted in injuries to one occupant and traffic delays.\r\n\r\nThe Burton Fire District responded to a report of a motor vehicle accident on Robert Smalls Parkway just past 5 p.m. by the Furniture Warehouse Design Gallery in Port Royal. Firefighters arrived to find two passenger vehicles with moderate damage and one vehicle off the road in the ditch.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOne occupant was treated for minor injuries and transported to Beaufort Memorial Hospital.\r\n\r\nTwo lanes of Robert Smalls Parkway were blocked for approximately 20 minutes while emergency crews assisted the injured and removed roadway hazards.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Teen drowns off&nbsp;</b><b>Fripp Island</b>\r\n\r\nA 16-year-old boy from Ohio drowned in the waters off of Fripp Island on June 11, according to the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office.\r\n\r\nFranklin “Eric” Clark’s body was found June 12. Clark was apparently caught in an undertow, according to witnesses.\r\n\r\nA forensic autopsy was conducted at the Medical University of South Carolina to confirm the cause of Clark’s death, which based on witness accounts appears to have been an accidental drowning.\r\n\r\nVarious agencies assisted in the search for the teen, including the sheriff’s office, the U.S. Coast Guard, the S.C. Department of Natural Resources, Beaufort Marine Rescue, Fripp Island Security, the Fripp Island Fire Department and Fripp Island Sea Rescue.\r\n\r\n<b>Blaze extinguished,&nbsp;</b><b>resident saved</b>\r\n\r\nAt about 8 p.m. on June 11, firefighters from the City of Beaufort/Town of Port Royal Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 1007 McTeer Circle.\r\n\r\nUpon arrival firefighters found a fire burning in the living room of the home. The home was occupied at the time of the fire and residents were alerted to the fire by working smoke alarms.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe elderly residents who lived at the house were evacuated by a caregiver.\r\n\r\nOne of the residents was disoriented and re-entered the home, but was rescued by Lt. Vezin.\r\n\r\nThe resident who had gone back into the home was treated on scene by Beaufort County EMS for smoke inhalation and transported to Beaufort Memorial Hospital as a precaution for evaluation.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe other resident and caregiver escaped the incident without injury.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe home suffered smoke damage throughout but damage due to the fire was confined to a small area in the living room.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Car owners warned&nbsp;</b><b>about break-ins</b>\r\n\r\nRecently, there have been numerous reports of vehicle break-ins throughout Northern and Southern Beaufort County, according to the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office.\r\n\r\nAlthough these incidents are referred to as \"break-ins,’ the vast majority continue to involve unlocked vehicles that are not forcibly entered.\r\n\r\nPerpetrators of this crime generally travel by bicycle or on foot. They wander through parking lots and pull on door handles in search of unlocked vehicles.\r\n\r\nWhen one is found, they rummage through it in hopes of stealing items that are easily concealable: handguns, electronic devices, cash, coins and other valuables.\r\n\r\nThese simple precautions can reduce your risk of becoming a victim of this crime of opportunity:\r\n\r\n• Remove your keys, lock your vehicle and set your alarm.\r\n\r\n• Avoid leaving anything of value inside your vehicle. At the very least, ensure nothing of value is viewable from the outside.\r\n\r\n• \"If You See Something, Say Something\" Call 9-1-1 and report suspicious persons/activities to law enforcement.', 'Public safety briefs for June 22nd-28th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'public-safety-briefs-for-june-22nd-28th', '', '', '2017-06-22 09:23:37', '2017-06-22 13:23:37', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32615', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(32619, 4, '2017-06-22 09:24:49', '2017-06-22 13:24:49', '<em>Photo above: The marsh tacky is the South Carolina state heritage horse and one of the most endangered breeds in the world. They once roamed freely by the hundreds through the South Carolina Sea Islands and Lowcountry, but their numbers neared extinction as tractors, trucks and development took the place of horsepower. Today, only around 400 marsh tacky horses remain. Photo by Aileen Goldstein.</em>\r\n\r\nThe Santa Elena Foundation will present “A Lowcountry Fair with Historical Flair,” a fun-filled day that will include marsh tacky horse races, horse shows, living history re-enactments, weapons demonstrations, music and special performances, children’s petting zoo and activities, refreshments and much more.\r\n\r\nIt will be held on the private grounds of Cotton Hall Plantation in Northern Beaufort County from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 18.\r\n\r\n“The Lowcountry Fair will be a stand-out event for the community to enjoy and experience early local heritage mixed in with plenty of good fun, food and friendship,” said Megan Meyer, executive director of the Santa Elena History Center. “This furthers the promotion of our efforts to highlight Beaufort County’s unique history and collaborate with many organizations and individuals throughout the community.”\r\n\r\nHeadlining the event are the marsh tacky horses, whose races will provide an exciting show for the crowd. Led by the Carolina Marsh Tacky Association, the races will showcase horses from all parts of the Southeast and bring awareness to the special breed originally introduced by the Spanish explorers of the 16th century.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“We are excited to bring the marsh tacky race back to the Lowcountry. As we strive to save the breed, it’s important to celebrate their historical significance,” said Jackie McFadden, secretary of the Carolina Marsh Tacky Association. “By partnering with the Santa Elena Foundation the day of racing will be even more enjoyable with myriad other activities on the grounds of such a special place.”\r\n\r\nTickets will be available for purchase in advance (online) and at the gate on the date of the event. Levels include: $20 for adults; $10 for children (ages 5-15); $50 for families; and $40 for active duty military families.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAlso available to help the event generate proceeds for the Santa Elena Foundation’s mission are patron tickets at $100 and recognized sponsorship levels starting at $500.\r\n\r\nThe event is weather contingent and all donations will benefit the Santa Elena Foundation.\r\n\r\nVisit santa-elena.org/lowcountry-fair.\r\n\r\nTo learn more about the SC Marsh Tacky Association, visit marshtacky.info/mt.', 'Marsh tacky races coming to Beaufort', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'marsh-tacky-races-coming-to-beaufort', '', '', '2017-06-22 09:24:49', '2017-06-22 13:24:49', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32619', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(32622, 4, '2017-06-22 09:26:01', '2017-06-22 13:26:01', '<h3>By Katherine Tandy Brown&nbsp;</h3>\r\nFor the past several decades, I’ve been a migraineur. As much as I wish that meant “a pastry chef in a French restaurant,” that’s not the case. Instead, I’m one of more than 10 million Americans who have migraine headaches.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAccording to Dr. Mark Hyman – physician, New York Times best-selling author and founder/director of the UltraWellness Center – these severe, nearly disabling headaches can occur from once a year to three or four times a week and can last from hours to days. Symptoms can include an aura, light or sound sensitivity, nausea, vomiting, severe pain on one or both sides of the head, stroke-like symptoms or paralysis.\r\n\r\nEach year, migraines add $13 to $17 billion to healthcare costs for medication, ER visits, hospitalization, physician services, lab and diagnostic services, and managing the side effects of treatment. Migraines are the most frequent pain-related complaint among workers, resulting in absenteeism and decreased productivity.\r\n\r\nThese pesky pain-producers are difficult to treat and hard to prevent with conventional methods. A slew of preventive drugs work poorly and often have side effects.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLike many migraineurs, I’ve spent all too many hours in a darkened bedroom with ice on my head. But that’s not much fun and time is valuable. So through the years, I’ve accumulated a repertoire of possible preventive techniques and pain-easers. The cream of the crop of that information follows.&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Triggers</b></p>\r\nIdentifying individual triggers can be helpful. The No. 1 trigger for many people is stress. Reduce stress and your head issues will probably ease. Other triggers may include allergies, hormonal changes, letdown after a high-pressure situation, changes in barometric pressure, strong food odors, such as raw onion or gasoline, food allergies, artificial sweeteners, MSG, alcohol, gluten, getting too hot or too cold, spending too much time in front of a computer screen, changes in sleep or wake time, and/or overuse of pain medications, which may cause a “rebound” headache.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor some people, regular exercise can help ward off headaches. For others, it can actually be a trigger, as it increases heart rate, blood pressure and blood flow to the brain.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Prevention</b></p>\r\nAvoid stress as much as possible. Create a few minutes of down time each day for meditation, yoga, massage and/or being in nature. Become aware of stressors, get plenty of sleep, drink lots of water and don’t get chilled or overheated. Take breaks from intense computer work to stretch, especially your neck and shoulders, and focus your eyes on distant objects. Sleep on a firm, supportive mattress with a neck-supporting pillow. Identify allergies and use natural relief methods such as chiropractic, acupuncture and homeopathy.&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Treatment</b></p>\r\nEach individual is different and treatments vary with varying types of headaches. Every doctor and migraineur will agree that a remedy is more apt to work if you use it as soon as you feel a headache coming on. The following is not a complete list by any means. Not all work all the time. When none work, medication can be the solution.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n1. Put two used, spongy tennis balls in a sock. Lie with your head on these right at the base of the skull, with ice on your forehead.\r\n\r\n2. Stand in hot water with ice on your head or stand with your face in the stream of a hot shower.\r\n\r\n3. Put a bit of salt water in your hand and snort hard through each nostril, so it actually goes into the sinuses, exiting through the mouth.\r\n\r\n4. Use supplements and or herbs, such as B-complex, magnesium, iodine (iodized salt), PA-free butterbur or feverfew.\r\n\r\n5. Eat protein, such as peanut butter or steak.\r\n\r\n6. Stop eating gluten, i.e., any products containing wheat, barley or rye.\r\n\r\n7. Induce “brain freeze,” by eating ice cream or consuming an icy drink.\r\n\r\n8. Ingest caffeine, via coffee or dark chocolate.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n9. Massage the tips of the toes and around the hard edge of each ear.\r\n\r\n10. Visit a massage therapist for head, neck and cranio-sacral treatment.\r\n\r\n11. Relax with meditation. Visualize the pain abating.\r\n\r\n12. Drain your sinuses by using a nasal pot.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n13. Practice yogic Pranayama, or alternate nostril breathing.\r\n\r\n14. Dab oil of peppermint under each nostril, on each temple and at the point on the back of the head where the spine meets the skull.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe above information is but a small sampling of options. Scads more is available online from sources such as the Mayo Clinic and WebMD sites. Always consult your physician before any change of treatment.&nbsp;', 'It’s all in your head … literally', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'its-all-in-your-head-literally', '', '', '2017-06-22 09:26:01', '2017-06-22 13:26:01', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32622', 0, 'post', '', 1);
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(32624, 4, '2017-06-22 09:27:57', '2017-06-22 13:27:57', '[caption id=\"attachment_32625\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1186\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/auto-glass.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32625\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-32625\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/auto-glass.jpg\" alt=\"American Legion Beaufort Post 9 is striving to promote both patriotism and businesses in the Beaufort area by calling attention to those that proudly display the U.S. flag at their location. Post 9 presents those enterprises with a framed certificate thanking them. Here, Post 9 Vice Commander Paul Sweet presents Boundary Street Collision &amp; Sea Island Auto Glass owner Lisa Melvin and staff with a certificate for displaying the nation\'s flag.\" width=\"1186\" height=\"1074\"></a> American Legion Beaufort Post 9 is striving to promote both patriotism and businesses in the Beaufort area by calling attention to those that proudly display the U.S. flag at their location. Post 9 presents those enterprises with a framed certificate thanking them. Here, Post 9 Vice Commander Paul Sweet presents Boundary Street Collision &amp; Sea Island Auto Glass owner Lisa Melvin and staff with a certificate for displaying the nation\'s flag.[/caption]\r\n\r\n<b>Lime Lite Salon joins&nbsp;</b><b>sustainability initiative</b>\r\n\r\nCheck out the numbers: 63,180 pounds of hair clippings, 42,122 pounds of hair color, 109,512 pounds of foil and color tubes and 206,392 pounds of wastepaper, salon bottles and other paper and plastic items.\r\n\r\nThat’s the amount of waste being tossed out by hair salons across North America every single day.\r\n\r\nAs a newly Green Circle Certified Salon, Lime Lite Salon is now part of a comprehensive recycling and sustainability program that sets out to significantly reduce the industry’s environmental impact on the planet.\r\n\r\nFrom the sourcing of ingredients to the disposal of packaging and products, the salon and beauty industry has long posed many challenges to the environment.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWith this in mind, Lime Lite Salon wanted to join forces with Green Circle to take a stand for the planet and work together to reduce its ecological footprint and make the industry more sustainable.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThrough its partnership with Green Circle Salons, Lime Lite will be redirecting what was once considered garbage out of water streams and landfills to be repurposed into innovative green solutions.\r\n\r\nAll hair clippings, extensions, any excess color and developer, papers and plastics, foils, aerosol cans and color tubes from Lime Lite Salon will be collected by GCS, effectively cutting down the salon’s total waste by 85-95 percent.\r\n\r\nLocated in the heart of downtown Beaufort, Lime Lite is committed to providing exceptional service and industry knowledge to its guests. It is committed to being a sustainable, responsible salon.\r\n\r\nVisit www.greencirclesalons.ca.\r\n\r\nFor more information about Lime Lite, call 843-379-5463 or email info@limelitesalon.net.\r\n\r\n<b>High home prices lead to strong lending standards</b>\r\n\r\nHome prices across the U.S. are reaching all-time highs, prompting worry over another boom-and-bust scenario like the one experienced roughly 10 years ago.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYet, according to Janet Gresham, CEO of the Beaufort County Association of Realtors and the Beaufort Multiple Listing Service Inc., “As we glance across the state of residential real estate, what is clear compared to the last extended run of price increases is that lending standards are now much stronger than they were before.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“Incomes must be verified, a reasonable amount of money must be paid toward the home prior to purchase and a more stringent loan approval process is in place to prevent a repeat performance of the Great Recession.”\r\n\r\nIn Beaufort County in May, new listings were up 13 percent to 304. Pending Sales decreased 4.4 percent to 216. Inventory grew 3.9 percent to 1,049 units.\r\n\r\nPrices moved higher as Median Sales Price was up 9.8 percent to $202,500. Days on Market decreased 21.5 percent to 73 days. Months Supply of Inventory was up 1.8 percent to 5.8 months, indicating that supply increased relative to demand.\r\n\r\n“In addition to a stronger base upon which to conduct real estate transactions, the overall economy is in better shape than it was a decade ago,” said Gresham. “More jobs are available, unemployment is relatively low and workers have more faith in their wages and the potential for wage increases. Although we continue to battle an inventory shortage in much of the country, optimism remains high for a successful summer for buying and selling homes.”\r\n\r\n<b>State agencies partner for changes to lender laws</b>\r\n\r\nThe South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) and the South Carolina State Board of Financial Institutions - Consumer Finance Division (BOFI-CFD) have announced changes made during the 2017 legislative session to state mortgage laws.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;Senate Bill 366 amends the Mortgage Lending Act and Mortgage Broker Act, providing updates that reduce the regulatory burden on industry.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThese changes also decrease initial license application costs without compromising consumer protections, according to a press release.\r\n\r\nThe bill was a collaborative effort between the agencies and the Mortgage Bankers Association of the Carolinas. The new law becomes effective Sept. 16, and makes the following changes:\r\n\r\n• Adoption of the Uniform State Test. License applicants will no longer take a South Carolina specific test as a part of the licensing process. Instead, applicants will take the Uniform State Test along with three hours of South Carolina specific training for pre-licensing education (PE).\r\n\r\n• Elimination of State Criminal Background Check. The requirement of a state criminal background check for license applicants has been removed. The Nationwide Multistate Licensing System &amp; Registry (NMLS) already administers national background checks for mortgage companies and individuals. State background check data is reported to the national system within 24 hours of processing.\r\n\r\n• Continuing Education Requirements. The amendment requires that at least one hour of the eight hours of required Continuing Education (CE) be on South Carolina-specific laws. Current licensees will have until license renewal in November of 2018 to satisfy this requirement.\r\n\r\nAdditional changes include:\r\n\r\n• Residence as licensed location. Clarifies when a residence may be licensed as a branch location.\r\n\r\n• Broker brick and mortar removal. Deletes the requirement for a mortgage broker to have a physical location in SC.\r\n\r\n• Dual license clarification. Adds parameters to determine when a mortgage lender would not need to obtain a mortgage broker license when engaging in both activities.\r\n\r\n<b>Realtor representing&nbsp;</b><b>property on HGTV.com</b>\r\n\r\nWeichert, Realtors-Coastal Properties sales associate Eric and Hillary Dollenberg are representing a property selected as a finalist in the 2017 HGTV Ultimate House Hunt, a month-long online promotion being held on HGTV.com through Tuesday, July 18.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDuring the contest period, consumers vote for their favorite homes among 64 finalists in eight different categories. The listing was selected by editors of HGTV.com as a finalist in the Kitchen &amp; Dining category.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“We are so excited to have 117 Mount Pelia in Palmetto Bluff chosen as a 2017 Finalist in HGTV’s House Hunt Kitchen &amp; Dining category,” said Maureen Richards, Weichert marketing director.\r\n\r\nView all the finalists and cast your vote at www.HGTV.com/househunt.\r\n\r\n<b>Timeshares focus of&nbsp;</b><b>new legislation</b>\r\n\r\nThe South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) recently announced the passage of House Bill 3647, which offers greater consumer protections in the arena of timeshare resale.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nH3647 addresses several facets of the timeshare resale process:\r\n\r\n• Written contract. Timeshare resale service providers are required to give consumers a written contract including a complete description of the services offered, the length of the contract, and SCDCA’s telephone and web address.\r\n\r\n• Five-day right to cancel. Consumers have a right to cancel the timeshare resale contract within five business days.\r\n\r\n• Fee restrictions and escrow. The bill establishes guidelines for the transfer of money during the resale process. Timeshare resale service providers cannot charge a consumer upfront for an appraisal, but may charge for marketing or advertising efforts. Any monies given to the timeshare resale service provider by the consumer must be held in escrow until the complete execution of the contract.\r\n\r\n• Enforcement. SCDCA may enforce these new provisions through penalties, warning notices, cease and desist orders and consumer refunds.\r\n\r\nWhile the law creates some great consumer protections, SCDCA always urges consumers to be on guard and take proactive steps to protect themselves in the marketplace. Consumers looking for a timeshare reseller should:\r\n\r\n• Adequately research the company. Find out if the timeshare resale service provider has any complaints on file with SCDCA. A quick Internet search may reveal complaints as well.\r\n\r\n• Know the terms. Oral promises are hard to prove. Make sure the contract includes all promises in writing and never sign a blank or incomplete contract.\r\n\r\nVisit SCDCA’s website for tips on avoiding timeshare resale scams. Consumers can file a complaint against a timeshare resale service provider at www.consumer.sc.gov or by calling 800-922-1594.', 'Business briefs for June 22nd-28th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'business-briefs-for-june-22nd-28th', '', '', '2017-06-22 09:27:57', '2017-06-22 13:27:57', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32624', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(32627, 4, '2017-06-22 09:29:03', '2017-06-22 13:29:03', '<em>Photo above: Paddlers tough it out during the Dragonboat Race in downtown Beaufort. Photo by Greg Rawls.</em>\r\n\r\nThe popular DragonBoat Race Day will be held Saturday, June 24, at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park in Beaufort.\r\n\r\nLocal community, business and civic teams will paddle against each other for medals.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDragonboat racing is a flat-water, paddling sport. The challenge in dragonboat racing lies more in synchronization with your fellow paddlers through the entire race than in the paddling technique, although both are important.\r\n\r\nThe 2016 DragonBoat Race Day drew nearly 700 paddlers, 32 teams and thousands of spectators to the Beaufort seawall.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe event raised thousands of dollars for the organization, which helps support those impacted by cancer in Beaufort County both through the sport of dragonboat racing, and outreach efforts, including one-one-one grants to help with needs that are typically not met through traditional means.\r\n\r\nOriginating in Southern China over 2,000 years ago, dragonboat racing started gathering interest in the western world in the 1970s.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nToday, it is incredibly popular both as a recreational and highly competitive sport and is enjoyed by people of all ages all around the world and is especially popular for community and corporate team building, charitable fundraising events, and for promoting awareness and support for cancer. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nDragonboat racing is governed by the International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF) and its country members, including the United States Dragon Boat Federation and the regional organization, the SoutheasternRegional Dragonboat Association.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor more information, visit www.dragonboatbeaufort.org.', 'It’s dragonboat time in the Lowcountry!', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'its-dragonboat-time-in-the-lowcountry', '', '', '2017-06-22 09:29:03', '2017-06-22 13:29:03', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32627', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(32630, 4, '2017-06-22 09:32:13', '2017-06-22 13:32:13', '<em>Photo above: U.S. Navy Reserve Operations Specialist 1st Class Patrick Billups, a Beaufort native, works providing logistics support during Tradewinds 2017. Billups helped arrange personnel, drivers and translators in conjunction with partner nations. Military and civilians from over 20 countries participated in this year’s exercise in Barbados, and Trinidad and Tobago, which ran from June 6-17. Tradewinds is a joint, combined exercise conducted in conjunction with partner nations to enhance the collective abilities of defense forces to counter transnational organized crime and to conduct humanitarian and disaster relief operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Melissa K. Russell.</em>\r\n\r\n<b>Boundary Street&nbsp;</b><b>properties demolished&nbsp;</b>\r\n\r\nDemolition crews were scheduled to tear down and remove the former Huddle House, Sea Eagle market and old fire shed on the southern side of Boundary Street .\r\n\r\nThe work was scheduled to be done through Friday, June 23.\r\n\r\nOnce cleared, the sites will be landscaped and converted to passive open-space parks.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe beautification effort is part of the overall Boundary Street Improvement Project, on budget and on schedule for completion in early 2018.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe $32 million construction project is just over 1 mile long, stretching from Neil Road to Sycamore Street at Beaufort City Hall.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA major element of the project is removing overhead power and communications lines and reducing urban clutter while creating a safer environment for travel. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor more information, visit www.boundarystreetupdate.com. &nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Updates to sewers&nbsp;</b><b>to get underway</b>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_32632\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"561\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/ms4.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32632\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-32632\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/ms4.jpg\" alt=\"Municipal Separate Stormsewer System programs help preserve the pristine coastal environment. Photo by Joan Eckhardt.\" width=\"561\" height=\"448\"></a> Municipal Separate Stormsewer System programs help preserve the pristine coastal environment. Photo by Joan Eckhardt.[/caption]\r\n\r\nBeginning Saturday, July 1, three Beaufort-area Municipal Separate Stormsewer System (MS4) programs will begin implementation of construction site stormwater runoff control required in their permits.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe three MS4s include unincorporated Beaufort County, the town of Bluffton and the town of Hilton Head Island.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nEach of these must develop, implement and enforce a program to reduce pollutants in stormwater runoff from land-disturbing activities.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nEach program must include provisions for the review of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) for construction activities occurring within their jurisdiction.\r\n\r\nJuly 1 also marks the start date when SWPPPs and applications for construction must be submitted to the MS4s and receive approval from the appropriate local jurisdiction.\r\n\r\n<b>Treasurer hosts successful&nbsp;</b><b>unclaimed funds event&nbsp;</b>\r\n\r\nState Treasurer Curtis Loftis and Beaufort County Treasurer Maria Walls came together recently to host an unclaimed funds event at the Bluffton Branch Library.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDuring the event, citizens of Beaufort County found more than $200,000 in unclaimed money.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUnclaimed property refers to accounts in financial institutions and companies that have had no activity generated or contact with the owner for a period of time. Common forms of unclaimed property include savings or checking accounts, stocks, uncashed dividends or payroll checks, refunds, traveler\'s checks, trust distributions, insurance payments or refunds and life insurance policies, annuities, certificates of deposit, customer overpayments and utility security deposits.\r\n\r\n“Through the hard work of my and Treasurer Loftis’ staff, Beaufort County’s residents were able to reclaim their funds,” said Walls. “Because of our partnership for this event, people’s lives were changed, an air conditioning unit can now be repaired and a home mortgage will be paid off. We are looking forward to working with Treasurer Loftis and his staff in the future.”&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe State Treasurer’s Office currently has over $550 million in unclaimed property across the state.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“I want to thank Treasurer Walls for partnering with us to locate the owners of unclaimed funds,” said Loftis. “Many South Carolinians just don’t realize they could have money waiting for them. One of the best parts of my job is finding their money, and putting it back in their hands.”&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo check for unclaimed property, visit www.treasurer.sc.gov and click on “Unclaimed Property.”\r\n\r\n<b>Asphalt paving&nbsp;</b><b>to take place</b>\r\n\r\nAsphalt paving operations will take place on the following roads throughout Beaufort and Jasper counties. The work will take place between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. &nbsp;\r\n\r\n• Seabrook Road from U.S. 21 to the end of state maintenance at Mile Post 4 through Friday, June 23;\r\n\r\n• Keans Neck Road from Kinloch Road to end of state maintenance at Mile Post 4.08 through Monday, June 26;\r\n\r\n• Prince Street from Carteret to Charles streets through Friday, June 23.\r\n\r\nThis work could be intermittent during these times due to unfavorable weather conditions and unforeseen mechanical failures. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThere will be lane closures, but traffic will be maintained through the use of traffic control devices.\r\n\r\n<b>TV show focuses on&nbsp;</b><b>Lowcountry conservation</b>\r\n\r\nA new episode of The County Channel\'s award-winning nature series, “Coastal Kingdom,” is being made available on The County Channel’s website at www.bcgov.net.\r\n\r\nThe episode, “Lowcountry Conservation,” features some of the scientists doing research in the field to help preserve and protect local wildlife.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSegments include diamondback terrapins at the Waddell Mariculture Center; oyster catchers with Dr. Al Segars of the SC Department of Natural Resources; and a look at storm ecology in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCoastal Kingdom is hosted by naturalist and educator Tony Mills of Spring Island, and is a production partnership between The LowCountry Institute and The&nbsp;County Channel.\r\n\r\n<b>Indivisible receives primer&nbsp;</b><b>on resisting nationalism&nbsp;</b>\r\n\r\nMore than 55 people met on June 10 for Indivisible Beaufort SC’s monthly mobilization meeting at St. Helena Public Library.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nGuest speaker John C. Super of Hilton Head Island presented his talk, “Five Essential Things (Plus One) We Must Do.”&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSuper is an expert in international relations.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHis presentation focused on the rise of nationalism in the federal government and how citizens can productively address it through building trust and consensus, disagreeing respectfully without demonizing opponents, focusing on policy and rejecting authoritarianism.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIndivisible Beaufort SC is a local organization active on many fronts aligned with its mission: “To defend our earth, our rights, and our neighbors through actions formed by our core principles of truth, justice, and inclusion.”&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA team is working to gain support for a plastic bag ban in the county and has a booth each month at the Port Royal Farmers’ Market.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOther teams are working to support immigrants in the local community, encourage voter turnout, monitor legislative actions on healthcare and the economy, and respond to proposed cuts and regulations in education.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIndivisible Beaufort SC meets monthly at the St. Helena branch public library; all are welcome to attend.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe next meeting is at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, July 15.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe group also launched a Go Fund Me page at www.gofundme.com/indivisible-beaufort-sc-nonprofit to raise money for information packets, petitions, signs and other materials.\r\n\r\n<b>Whitehall development&nbsp;</b><b>to be topic of meeting</b>\r\n\r\nTo better understand what is happening with Whitehall Plantation, area residents/homeowners on Harborview Circle, Meridian Road, Tucker Road, Rue Du Bois, Carolyn Drive and others are organizing an information meeting to be held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 22, at the Carteret Street Methodist Church at 408 Carteret St.\r\n\r\nWhitehall development plans and related development issues will be discussed.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWith the court challenge over the Whitehall sale no longer an issue, Mid-City Real Estate Partners of Atlanta is moving forward with plans to develop the 19-acre parcel at the eastern end of the Wood Memorial Bridge on the Sea Island Parkway.\r\n\r\nThe company says planning is very preliminary at this point, but had revealed earlier a \"conceptual plan\" that included residential, retail/commercial, a boutique hotel and a river-side restaurant. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe public is invited to the meeting.\r\n\r\n<b>Friends of Fort Fremont&nbsp;</b><b>set to meet June 26</b>\r\n\r\nThe Friends of Fort Fremont will hold a meeting at 2 p.m. Monday, June 26, in the Library Conference Room at St. Helena Public Library.\r\n\r\nThe topic of discussion will be architectual plans by the architect for the Interpretive Center at Fort Fremont.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAdditionally, there will be a preview of the history of Fort Fremont funded by the Beaufort County Accommodations Tax Grant.\r\n\r\nThe public is invited.\r\n\r\n<b>Mosquito spraying may&nbsp;</b><b>take place through June 23</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort County Mosquito Control may conduct aerial training, surveillance, and/or spray missions that may include the application of EPA-registered public health insecticides during daylight hours through Friday, June 23.\r\n\r\nIt uses low-flying aircraft and its aerial spraying is dependent upon ideal weather. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt does not treat the salt marsh habitats for adult mosquitoes during these aerial operations.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor additional information, call 843-255-5800.', 'News briefs for June 22nd-28th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'news-briefs-for-june-22nd-28th', '', '', '2017-06-22 09:32:13', '2017-06-22 13:32:13', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32630', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(32634, 4, '2017-06-22 09:33:34', '2017-06-22 13:33:34', '<h3>By Cherimie Crane Weatherford</h3>\r\nThere are days when I long for simplicity, joy found in unexpected corners of normalcy and moments of innocent humanity flowing through the labyrinth of chaotic days.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSociety progresses further into the technical realm while my home-grown soul retreats in thought when impossible in circumstance.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOften I wonder how many others dream of dusty dirt roads, necessary tasks and work that eased the mind while exhausting the body. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nOld, rusty and built to promote injury, was my grandpa\'s manual push lawnmower. Real wood and powerful steel wheels with the ironic stamp of “run easy” was a magnet for my childish determination. Tormenting Mississippi temperatures did little to discourage my mission. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nHumored and equally curious, my papaw would appease my quest on occasion, always proclaiming my choice of toy to be odd at best.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWeighing at least four times my weight, standing almost twice my height and equally matched in stubborn motion, my old rusty friend and I would pace up and down the field.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe smell of grass and the scent of accomplishment kept me going row after row. The threat of loss of limb held my attention while the proof of achievement fueled my desire to push forward.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn retrospect, dolls would have been far less hazardous; however, the quiet cooperation between me and the torturous device calmed my busy mind and eased my restless nature. Push, pull and repeat to accomplish a goal. There was no confusing nuance, no socially unacceptable approach and certainly no reason to document my every move.\r\n\r\nIf there was an instruction manual, I didn\'t need it. No motor, no noise other than the crickets and Momma constantly screaming off the porch at all the reasons I should choose dolls.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThankfully there was no neighborhood traffic to encourage passersby to call in concern over child labor; actually there were no neighbors. There was no political correctness to dictate appropriate age and no forum for accusatory judgment by those with more time and less will.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nJust a field, a little girl and a job that needed to be done.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPapaw would giggle as he treated me with mason jar tea, always patting my sweat drenched hair while offering his amazement at my refusal to stop.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPart defiance, part compulsion, I would push and pull, up and down until the grass bowed in defeat.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt wasn\'t simple to do but it was simple to understand. A task needing to be done and a tool capable of completion with a little girl that appreciated the irony in “run easy.” Sometimes I think life is easier with a simple push-and-pull.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<i>Cherimie Crane Weatherford, owner of SugarBelle boutique, real estate broker and observer of all things momentous and mundane, lives on Lady’s Island with her golfing husband, dancing toddler and lounging dogs.</i>', 'Work can ease the mind while exhausting the body', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'work-can-ease-the-mind-while-exhausting-the-body', '', '', '2017-06-22 09:33:34', '2017-06-22 13:33:34', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32634', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(32636, 4, '2017-06-22 09:37:06', '2017-06-22 13:37:06', '<em>Photo above:&nbsp;The grand prize winner of the $500 gift certificate to Halo Salon &amp; Spa was Nancy Steeves, second from right. From left are Heather Callender, Patty Decota, Debra Bluyzes Faulkner, Steeves and Irene Goodnight from The Island News. Photos by Bob Sofaly.</em>\r\n\r\nIsland Girls Night Out was held June 15 at Halo Salon &amp; Spa. The event offered women the opportunity to socialize, meet new friends, eat, drink and win prizes. The next Island Girls Night Out will be held from 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, July 27, at Aqua Med Spa &amp; Salon at 2206 Mossy Oaks Road.\r\n\r\n[gallery link=\"file\" ids=\"32638,32639,32641,32642,32643,32644,32645,32646,32648,32649,32650,32651\"]', 'Island Girls Night Out ends with big winner', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'island-girls-night-out-ends-with-big-winner', '', '', '2017-06-22 09:37:06', '2017-06-22 13:37:06', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32636', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(32653, 4, '2017-06-22 09:41:12', '2017-06-22 13:41:12', 'The Coastal Community Foundation has announced the second set of scholarship recipients of the Reverend Pinckney Scholars Program, established at the foundation in memory of the late Rev. Clementa C. Pinckney and in response to the June 17, 2015 massacre at Emanuel AME Church. &nbsp;\r\n\r\n“Furthering your education was always important to Clementa. He valued it and felt it should not be taken for granted,” said Jennifer Pinckney, widow of Rev. Pinckney. “I know that he is smiling down as he sees all of the Pinckney Scholars moving forward in life to improve upon themselves and strive to make a better future. This year’s group of scholars are amazing.”&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe four-year renewable scholarship program, which is dedicated to promoting access to higher education for African-American students, will benefit 11 Class of 2017 scholars from Beaufort, Charleston and Jasper counties who will receive a total of approximately $80,000 for each of their four years of college, in addition to supportive resources (professional development and networking opportunities) through the foundation during their college career. &nbsp;\r\n\r\n“Our Class of 2017 Pinckney Scholars embody an impressive variety of intellectual interests and life experiences,” said author, historian, and Harvard professor Dr. Henry Louis Gates. “What unites them, though, is their passion for learning, and the use of education to effect positive social change in their communities. These students are destined for greatness, and I am honored to be part of the committee that has the privilege of selecting them.”&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe class of 2017 Reverend Pinckney Scholars from the local area include:\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_32657\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1036\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Screen-Shot-2017-06-22-at-9.38.46-AM.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32657\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-32657\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Screen-Shot-2017-06-22-at-9.38.46-AM.png\" alt=\"Pictured above from left: Bill Lewis, Joe Riley, Davontay Dopson, Jennifer Pinckney, Skip Gates, and Josh Steiner.\" width=\"1036\" height=\"686\"></a> Pictured above from left: Bill Lewis, Joe Riley, Davontay Dopson, Jennifer Pinckney, Skip Gates, and Josh Steiner.[/caption]\r\n\r\n• Davontay Dopson, Ridgeland-Hardeeville High School (Newberry College)&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_32656\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"950\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Screen-Shot-2017-06-22-at-9.38.53-AM.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32656\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-32656\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Screen-Shot-2017-06-22-at-9.38.53-AM.png\" alt=\"Pictured above from left: Bill Lewis, Joe Riley, Ambriance Lamar, Jennifer Pinckney, Skip Gates, and Josh Steiner.\" width=\"950\" height=\"632\"></a> Pictured above from left: Bill Lewis, Joe Riley, Ambriance Lamar, Jennifer Pinckney, Skip Gates, and Josh Steiner.[/caption]\r\n\r\n• Ambriance Lamar, Whale Branch Early College High School (Converse College) &nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_32655\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"948\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Screen-Shot-2017-06-22-at-9.38.59-AM.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32655\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-32655\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Screen-Shot-2017-06-22-at-9.38.59-AM.png\" alt=\"Pictured above from left: Bill Lewis, Joe Riley, Briona Millidge, Jennifer Pinckney, Skip Gates, and Josh Steiner.\" width=\"948\" height=\"632\"></a> Pictured above from left: Bill Lewis, Joe Riley, Briona Millidge, Jennifer Pinckney, Skip Gates, and Josh Steiner.[/caption]\r\n\r\n• Briona Millidge, Whale Branch Early College High School (Winthrop University)\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_32654\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"954\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Screen-Shot-2017-06-22-at-9.39.09-AM.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32654\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-32654\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Screen-Shot-2017-06-22-at-9.39.09-AM.png\" alt=\"Pictured above from left: Bill Lewis, Joe Riley, Shawna Wright, Jennifer Pinckney, Skip Gates, and Josh Steiner.\" width=\"954\" height=\"630\"></a> Pictured above from left: Bill Lewis, Joe Riley, Shawna Wright, Jennifer Pinckney, Skip Gates, and Josh Steiner.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n• Shawna Wright, Whale Branch Early College High School (Winthrop University)&nbsp;\r\n\r\nScholars are eligible to renew their award each year by maintaining good standing in the program, with an expected total award of $320,000 to the Class of 2017 over their four years of college.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe program — now in its second year — is supporting 21 students in total with a dollar amount of nearly $160,000 being awarded in the 2017-2018 academic year.\r\n\r\n“This program gives promising students an opportunity to attend their first-choice schools,” said Darrin Goss Sr., president and CEO of Coastal Community Foundation. “Feeling a sense of belonging in the place where one studies is a key ingredient to academic, social and civic engagement so this difference is integral to student achievement.”&nbsp;\r\n\r\nProgramming for new scholars will begin this summer with an initial orientation session on July 15 covering topics pertaining to the college transition, such as time management and on-campus resources.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAll Pinckney Scholars (Class of 2016 and Class of 2017) will attend a luncheon and professional development session with former U.S. Ambassador to South Africa Dr. James A. Joseph.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nEach scholar and a guest will be invited to attend the Coastal Community Foundation’s annual gala celebration that evening where Joseph is scheduled to give the keynote speech.&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>About the program</b></p>\r\nOn July 2, 2015, a group of anonymous donors, moved by the tragic murders at Mother Emanuel AME Church and Charleston’s remarkable response to the shooting, created a $3.2 million scholarship fund in honor of the Rev. Clementa C. Pinckney.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn March 2016, Coastal Community Foundation began to administer the scholarship fund and its companion program, the Reverend Pinckney Scholars Program. &nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>About Coastal&nbsp;</b><b>Community Foundation&nbsp;</b></p>\r\nCoastal Community Foundation empowers individuals, families and organizations to make a lasting impact through permanent, endowed funds for charitable giving. The Foundation serves Beaufort, Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton, Dorchester, Georgetown, Hampton, Horry and Jasper counties.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo learn more, visit www.coastalcommunityfoundation.org or call 843- 723-3635.', 'Reverend Pinckney Scholars are named', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'reverend-pinckney-scholars-are-named', '', '', '2018-07-12 10:58:39', '2018-07-12 14:58:39', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32653', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(32659, 4, '2017-06-22 09:45:32', '2017-06-22 13:45:32', '<em>Photo above: Low fat White Moose.</em>\r\n\r\n<i>Editor’s note: Members of our staff, aka the Lunch Bunch, go out to lunch to give you the rundown on the food and the atmosphere at local restaurants (OK, admittedly we also like to go out to eat, so win-win!). This week: Groucho’s Deli.</i>\r\n<h3>By Sally Mahan</h3>\r\nGroucho’s Deli has a storied history, one that stretches back more than 70 years.\r\n\r\nBut we didn’t care about that at the time.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWe only cared about eating.\r\n\r\nAnd eat we did. (More about that history in a bit).\r\n\r\nGroucho’s, which is at 81 Sea Island Parkway on Lady’s Island right across the bridge from Beaufort, serves up some amazing deli fare.\r\n\r\nIt’s known for its tasty potato salad and coleslaw, along with its scrumptious sandwiches.\r\n\r\nIn addition to loads of meat with all of the accouterments (lettuce, various types of cheese, bacon, tomato, etc.), it’s their play on sauces that help it stand out from other delis.\r\n\r\nThe special sauces are the “Formula 45,” a mix of Thousand Island and Russian blend with some spice thrown in; “Formula “95,” a light, sweet and tangy mustard blend; Danish Bleu, a Scandanavian sauce with a sour cream base; and some of the standards like ranch, mayo, honey mustard, raspberry vinaigrette and Italian.\r\n\r\nThe meats, which range from ham to turkey to pastrami to roast beef (very lean) and more, are very fresh, and there’s wide variety of breads to choose from, including Jewish rye, pumpernickel, white, wheat, and white or wheat soft-seeded roll.\r\n\r\nThere’s a lot to choose from on this menu, and my dining partners and I had a hard time deciding between the many sandwiches and sides. And oh, those sides. There’s the aforementioned homemade potato salad and coleslaw, in addition to bean salad and angel salad (a large plate of turkey breast over a plate of greens and other veggies). There are also a huge variety of other salads on the menu, including pasta salads, grilled chicken and more.\r\n\r\nI had the White Moose sandwich (they come with chips and a pickle), which is turkey, melted provolone, lettuce and the 45 sauce. Our sales rep, Betty Davis, ordered the tuna salad plate and was very complimentary about how good the tuna was. The boss, Elizabeth Newberry, had the BLC Chicken Critter, which consists of grilled chicken, bacon crumbs, cheese melt and lettuce on the soft roll, and our graphic arts director, Hope Oswald, had the low fat White Moose.\r\n\r\nWe all agreed that the food was exactly what a deli should serve: hardy, tasty and fresh.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNow, back to the history of Groucho’s.\r\n\r\nHarold “Groucho” Miller came to Columbia in 1941 with a handful of recipes he thought up as a youngster in a Philadelphia orphanage.\r\n\r\nThese beginnings and the idea that “quality is the most important ingredient” have led to Groucho’s legendary status for more than 70 years.\r\n\r\nIn the 1940s, 1950s and 1960’s Groucho’s Deli established its reputation by serving its high quality meats and cheeses.\r\n\r\nGroucho’s began franchising in 2000. It receives lots of franchise applications, but only executes about three new units each year. Groucho’s feels that by slow controlled growth it can offer excellent launch (and ongoing) support and increase the likelihood for success.\r\n\r\nSince its first franchise in Lexington, SC, Groucho’s has grown into multiple cities across South and North Carolina.\r\n\r\nFrom Groucho’s humble beginning to expansion into new territories, the goal of each Groucho’s location is to be “Your Neighborhood Deli.”\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>If you go</strong></span></p>\r\nGroucho’s is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. It is located at 81 Sea Island Parkway. 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(32664, 4, '2017-06-22 09:46:25', '2017-06-22 13:46:25', '<h3>By Lisa Allen</h3>\r\nThe Lady’s Island traffic study will take another step forward when it’s presented to the Beaufort-Port Royal Metropolitan Planning Commission next month, but a huge question remains. How will the improvements be funded?\r\n\r\nThe 40-page study was written by Canadian-based Stantec Consulting with input from two public hearings, the city of Beaufort, Ward Edwards Engineering, Beaufort County and the South Carolina Department of Transportation.\r\n\r\n“The Lady’s Island Corridor Study originated with the goals of improving congestion and reducing delays, improving safety, enhancing bicycle and pedestrian accommodations and enhancing aesthetics,” the report said.\r\n\r\nIt recommends nine projects that can help divert traffic from the over-burdened intersection of Sea Island Parkway and Sams Point/Lady’s Island Drive.\r\n\r\nA September 2016 count showed that Lady’s Island Drive dumps 26,000 cars into the intersection each day, up 26 percent from a 2015 count.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSea Island Parkway pushed 21,660 cars through in 2016, up 11 percent from 2015.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe 2016 numbers were collected before the Walmart at Airport Junction opened in May and before residents move into the 113 homes being built in Oyster Bluff on Sams Point.\r\n\r\nBetween 2011 and 2015, there were 541 vehicle crashes in the study area with two fatalities and 180 injuries. Nearly half, 246, were rear-end crashes.\r\n\r\nEngineers predict nearly 21 percent more traffic coming from Lady’s Island Drive over the next two years and 16 percent from Sea Island Parkway, taking into account Walmart, Taco Bell, Harris Teeter (which, according to City Manager Bill Prokop, is postponed as parent company Kroger focuses on acquisitions), The Village at Oyster Bluff, Marina Village, Lady’s Island Shopping Center redevelopment and White Hall Plantation.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe study also counted pedestrians and bicyclists, of which there were very few at any of the intersections at peak hours.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe report calls from three new traffic signals at:\r\n\r\n• Sams Point Road and Miller Drive\r\n\r\n• Sea Island Parkway and Gay Drive\r\n\r\n• Lady’s Island Dive and Hazel Farm Road\r\n\r\nThe report also recommends moving the traffic light from the current Beaufort High School access road to Sunset Boulevard and shifting the high school’s entrance to the east. However, that project requires reconfiguring the Lady’s Island shopping center.\r\n\r\nIn any event, there is no money identified for any of the recommended work.\r\n\r\n“Currently there are no funds for improvements,” the report said. “By the time any construction can occur, key developments identified, such as Walmart, Harris Teeter, etc., will likely be completed. … This study anticipates that by the time these signals can be funded and installed with roadway improvements, they will be warranted.”\r\n\r\nThe report outlines nine projects. Their order and scope can be fluid, engineers wrote.\r\n\r\n1. Sams Point Road Right Turn Lane ($761,000)\r\n\r\n2. Hazel Farm Road and Gay Drive ($2.98 million)\r\n\r\n3. New Lady’s Island Middle School Access ($1.48 million)\r\n\r\n4. Sunset Boulevard and Miller Drive West ($4.84 million)\r\n\r\n5. Beaufort High School Access Realignment ($1.79 million)\r\n\r\n6. U.S. 21 Business, U.S. 21, and S.C. 802 Mainline Improvements ($10.77 million)\r\n\r\n7. Meadowbrook Drive Extension ($776,000)\r\n\r\n8. Mayfair Court Extension ($449,000)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;9. U.S. 21 Airport Area and Frontage Road ($4.98 million)\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Total: $28.8 million</strong></p>\r\nThe cost for each project is only for the construction itself. The report doesn’t include what will be most likely the costliest aspect of road improvements: property acquisition and easements.\r\n\r\nThe city won’t be able to look to the SC Department of Transportation for financial help.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nJosh Johnson, assistant district traffic engineer, said the state has funding only for safety and maintenance projects. So far, the clogged intersection is too safe to merit state funds to improve safety.\r\n\r\nCity Planner Libby Anderson said the funding likely will come from a variety of sources, such as traffic impact fees, capital project sales tax, grants and developer contributions for roads on private property.\r\n\r\n“We plan to present it to the Beaufort-Port Royal Metropolitan Planning Commission at its July meeting,” Anderson said. “This would be the first step in having appropriate projects put on city and county capital improvement plans.”\r\n\r\nThe planning board meets at 5:30 p.m., Monday, July 17, at the Beaufort City Council Chambers.\r\n\r\nTo read the full report, including hundreds of pages of data, go to bit.ly/2tEZCdo.', '$28M needed to make traffic fixes', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '28m-needed-to-make-traffic-fixes', '', '', '2017-06-22 09:48:17', '2017-06-22 13:48:17', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32664', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(32667, 4, '2017-06-22 09:50:14', '2017-06-22 13:50:14', '<em>Photo above:&nbsp;More than 160 people gathered on June 15 at Beaufort National Cemetery for funeral services for Raymond Thompson, 72, a Vietnam-era veteran with the U.S. Navy. Also attending was SC Rep. Shannon Erickson, R-Beaufort, standing at center. Photos by Bob Sofaly.</em>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_32671\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1400\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/DSC0233.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32671\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-32671\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/DSC0233.jpg\" alt=\"James Johnston, left, of the Disabled American Veterans, accepts the flag from HM2 Dedrick Simmons of the Naval Hospital Beaufort during funeral services for Raymond Thompson, 72, on June 15 at Beaufort National Cemetery. \" width=\"1400\" height=\"910\"></a> James Johnston, left, of the Disabled American Veterans, accepts the flag from HM2 Dedrick Simmons of the Naval Hospital Beaufort during funeral services for Raymond Thompson, 72, on June 15 at Beaufort National Cemetery.[/caption]\r\n<h3>By Bob Sofaly</h3>\r\nBeaufort showed its true compassion and patriotism when more than 160 people showed up on June 15 at the Beaufort National Cemetery to honor and pay their final respects to man they didn’t even know.\r\n\r\nRaymond Thompson, 72, a Vietnam-era veteran, served in the U.S. Navy and achieved the rank of E-3 before being discharged.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nVery little is known about his life. He died in May in the Charleston area with no family to claim his remains.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRivers Suburban Funeral Home in Goose Creek held his body for 30 days while they tried to find his next of kin, but none could be tracked down, according to Ron Voegelli of the Disabled American Veterans.\r\n\r\n“He died alone. But he wasn’t going to buried alone” Voegeli said.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe DAV has been burying indigent veterans for about 30 years through their Forget Me Not program, he said. Caskets are donated to the veteran and the DAV takes care of the rest.\r\n\r\nJames Johnston, of the Disabled American Veterans, said because Thompson was indigent and had no family, his flag will be used in the “Avenue of Flags” at the cemetery.\r\n\r\nAt the funeral for Thompson, many veterans groups were represented, but there was an impressive turnout of veterans and civilians alike who just wanted to pay their respects to an old veteran. Some even brought their children.\r\n\r\nOne unidentified woman with the Patriot Guard Riders color guard, while holding an American flag said, “Nobody dies alone, Nobody. Not here.”\r\n\r\nDAV is a nonprofit charity that provides a lifetime of support for veterans of all generations and their families, helping more than 1 million veterans each year.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe organization provides more than 670,000 rides for veterans attending medical appointments. It also assists military veterans with more than 292,000 benefit claims annually.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn 2016, DAV helped attain more than $4 billion in new and retroactive benefits to care for veterans, their families and survivors.\r\n\r\nDAV is also a leader in connecting veterans with meaningful employment, hosting job fairs and providing resources to ensure they have the opportunity to participate in the American Dream their sacrifices have made possible.\r\n\r\nWith almost 1,300 chapters and 1.3 million members across the country, DAV empowers veterans and their families by helping to provide the resources they need and ensuring the nation keeps the promises made to them. To donate or to learn more, visit www.dav.org.\r\n\r\nFor a video of the services for Thompson, visit www.facebook.com/theislandnews.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_32669\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1400\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/RES7044.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32669\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-32669\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/RES7044.jpg\" alt=\"HM3 Ian Fuerte plays taps during the funeral for Raymond Thompson, 72, at Beaufort National Cemetery.\" width=\"1400\" height=\"1481\"></a> HM3 Ian Fuerte plays taps during the funeral for Raymond Thompson, 72, at Beaufort National Cemetery.[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_32668\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1400\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/RES7051.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32668\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-32668\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/RES7051.jpg\" alt=\"The Naval Honor Guard from U.S. Navy Hospital Beaufort fold the flag that covered the casket of Navy veteran Raymond Thompson, 72, who died last month in Charleston. 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(32673, 4, '2017-06-29 19:48:11', '2017-06-29 23:48:11', '<b>Historical sites to&nbsp;</b><b>celebrate Liberty Week</b>\r\n\r\nEach year the SC Historical Society commemorates the state\'s contributions to the Revolutionary War during Liberty Week.\r\n\r\nThis year Bthe eaufort County Historical Society organized three days of countywide activities to mark the celebration.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Historical Society, Beaufort District Collection and the SC Historical Society have partnered to bring this event to Beaufort County with a grant from Humanities SC.\r\n\r\nOn Friday, June 30, or Saturday, July 1, the following sites will be open to the public for free from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n• Hilton Head: Coastal Discovery Museum (Friday); Heritage Library-Fort Michel and Zion Chapel (Friday)\r\n\r\n• Daufuskie: Daufuskie Island Historic Foundation and Billie Burns Museum (Friday)\r\n\r\n• Parris Island: Parris Island Historical &amp; Museum Society and Parris Island Museum (Saturday). A driver\'s license, vehicle registration and proof of insurance are required to enter Parris Island.\r\n\r\n• Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage Center (Friday)\r\n\r\n• Bluffton: Bluffton Historic Foundation, Heyward House (Friday)\r\n\r\n• St. Helena: Friends of Fort Fremont, Fort Fremont-Land\'s End (Saturday)\r\n\r\n• Port Royal Sound Foundation: Maritime Center (Saturday)\r\n\r\n• Port Royal: Historic Port Royal Foundation (Friday)\r\n\r\n• Beaufort: Historic Beaufort Foundation (Friday); Beaufort History Museum-Craven Street (Friday); Santa Elena Foundation&nbsp; (Saturday)\r\n\r\nVisit www.beaufortcountyhistoricalsociety.org.\r\n\r\n<b>Five days, five years&nbsp;</b><b>in history at camp</b>\r\n\r\nFive important years in Beaufort’s history will be the topics at the Fun With History Day Camps at the Verdier House Museum from 9 a.m. to noon from July 10-14 and July 31-Aug. 4.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe camps, sponsored by Historic Beaufort Foundation, are open to children ages 8 to 11.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nActivities, including games, arts and crafts and short walking tours, will focus on five different milestones in Beaufort’s history. Those include the visit of the French in 1562; the Yemassee War in 1715; phosphate mining in 1870; the arrival of the U.S. Marine Corps on Parris Island in 1915; and the world of Beaufort as described in The Sea Island Lady in 1939.\r\n\r\nCamps will be led by experienced educators dedicated to providing unique and engaging experiences.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRefreshments will be provided mid-morning. The cost per child is $75 per week for HBF family members and $85 per child per week for non-HBF members.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCall education coordinator Sue Stanny at 843-379-3331 or email at sstanny@historicbeaufort.org for a Parents’ Information Packet and to register. Space is limited to first-come, first-served.\r\n\r\n<b>Library event to </b><b>focus on local travel</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Branch Library will host Matt Richardson, a longtime Beaufort resident and travel writer, as he talks about a number of fun, interesting, and surprisingly easy-to-reach travel destinations less than a day\'s drive from the Beaufort area.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis free event will be held at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 12, at the library at 311 Scott St.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Christian camp&nbsp;</b><b>will offer sports</b>\r\n\r\nGo the Distance, a sports camp for children ages 6-12, will be held from 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Monday, July 24, through Friday, July 28, at Beaufort Academy.\r\n\r\nThis Christian sports camp is being sponsored by Tidal Creek Fellowship.\r\n\r\nCampers can choose between basketball, soccer, ultimate Frisbee and cheerleading.\r\n\r\nThe camp features Christian coaches, quality sports instruction, positive role models, daily Bible times, skits and fun.\r\n\r\nThe cost is $40 per camper, but additional siblings in the same family are $25. Every camper receives a camp T-shirt, collector’s pin and daily take-home Bible studies.\r\n\r\nBeaufort Academy is at 240 Sams Point Road on Lady’s Island. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo register or for more information, visit www.tidalcreek.net.\r\n\r\n<b>Group to hold&nbsp;</b><b>Backpack Bash</b>\r\n\r\nMentoring Young Minds, a nonprofit organization, will host its first Back to School Backpack Bash on Saturday, Aug. 12, at the John Parker Park in Port Royal.\r\n\r\nRegistration will open on Saturday, July 1, at Eventbrite.\r\n\r\nThe group plans to give away 300 backpacks with some schools supplies in them.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nEmail mym.program@gmail.com for more information.\r\n\r\n<b>Hospice in need&nbsp;</b><b>of volunteers</b>\r\n\r\nFriends of Caroline Hospice Thrift Store is seeking a variety of volunteers to assist in the overall operation of the store. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nOpportunities include assisting in sorting/pricing donations, organizing, social media monitoring and customer service. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nStore hours are from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday and Saturday; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor more information, contact Sara, volunteer coordinator, at 843-525-6257, or visit www.friendsofcarolinehospice.org for an online volunteer application.\r\n\r\n<b>Volunteer orientation&nbsp;</b><b>at Habitat for Humanity</b>\r\n\r\nWondering how you might be able to help LowCountry Habitat for Humanity?&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAttend their Volunteer Orientation held at 10 a.m. the second Saturday of every month at 616 Parris Island Gateway, Beaufort.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nVolunteer opportunities exist in every area of operations at LowCountry Habitat; there is a need for all types of abilities and skill levels, from construction to volunteering at the ReStore to serving on various committees and more.\r\n\r\nFor more information, contact Lee McSavaney, volunteer coordinator at 843-522-3500 or email info@lowcountryhabitat.org.\r\n\r\n<b>Starving Artist Market&nbsp;</b><b>returns to Port Royal &nbsp;</b>\r\n\r\nThe Starving Artists Market, an open air art market featuring all original arts and crafts, has reopened.\r\n\r\nIt is located at 1503 Paris Ave. in Port Royal and will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays through mid-December weather permitting.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis is the market’s third year in Port Royal and it will once again be featuring paintings, drawings, jewelry and other original creations by local artists.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLocal fine artists, crafters or local antique dealers who wish to participate should call or text Jim Torcum at 843-592-4285 for more information.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Tsa Lung yoga is&nbsp;</b><b>offered at TheraVista</b>\r\n\r\nThe public is invited to “experience the self-healing practice of Tsa Lung, an ancient Tibetan Bon tradition,” from 4-5:30 p.m. Sundays at TheraVista: Haven for the Awakening Soul.\r\n\r\n“Tsa Lung engages your mind, body and spirit with purifying breathing and gentle yoga exercises,” according to a release. “Participants will learn inner refuge meditation, nine purification breaths and sitting yoga exercises to revitalize your life force energy and connect to your deep self. No previous yoga or meditation experience is required.”&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA gratitude offering of $10-$20 is suggested. TheraVista: Haven for the Awakening Soul is at 263 Brickyard Point Road on Lady\'s Island\r\n\r\nVisit theravista.org or email Emily at emilydfj@gmail.com.\r\n\r\n<b>Library launches&nbsp;</b><b>summer reading program</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Library team has launched its summer reading season.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nChildren of all ages, teens and adults can register for the program at any of the library’s locations, including the library’s new Bookmobile.\r\n\r\nThe program’s premise is simple: Participants read books to win prizes. Participants choose what they want to read, and points are issued along the way.\r\n\r\nIn addition to the reading component, participants can attend events built upon this year’s theme, “Build a Better World.” Teens, children and families can participate in events centered on building structures, miniature cars, space crafts and LEGOs.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nStaff from the South Carolina Aquarium will visit some branches. Participants can enjoy energetic, live music performances from regional talent such as The Jolly Lollies and Patty Shukla.', 'What To Do the week of June 29th-July 5th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-to-do-the-week-of-june-29th-july-5th', '', '', '2017-06-29 19:48:11', '2017-06-29 23:48:11', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32673', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(32675, 4, '2017-06-29 19:51:03', '2017-06-29 23:51:03', '<h3>By Chuck Newton&nbsp;</h3>\r\nOn June 28, the Sea Island Corridor Coalition and SC Coastal Conservation League released their long-awaited report, “Designing a Future For Lady’s Island: A Community Guide To Growth Management.”\r\n\r\nThis 16-page report pulls together the thinking of more than 400 residents of Lady’s Island who participated in a community forum on Feb. 23, and the work of another 125 residents in nine “mapping” workshops during March that began to define what is in keeping with the island’s character.\r\n\r\nGiven this turnout and the enthusiasm that accompanied it, it should be clear that citizens on Lady’s Island are concerned that the future of their community is in limbo.\r\n\r\nThe South Carolina Lowcountry offers one of the most in-demand landscapes in America. Population in Beaufort County alone is expected to increase 52 percent by 2025, from 172,000 in 2013 to 261,000.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIf left to chance, population growth will lead to suburban sprawl – a growth pattern that destroys farms, wetlands and forests; degrades waterways; pollutes the air; reduces wildlife habitat; and jeopardizes public health and safety.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIndirect effects include traffic congestion, less time outside and escalating costs to local governments of providing services, like roads, water and sewer.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe result of suburban sprawl is almost always the loss of sense of community.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBut Beaufort County and the city of Beaufort are in a good position to plan for growth in a manner that not only accommodates a growing population, but also enhances the existing natural, built and cultural assets and communities of the Lowcountry.\r\n\r\nAnd no place needs a thoughtful vision and plan more than Lady’s Island.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLocated on Beaufort County’s urban/suburban boundary and parceled among myriad jurisdictions, Lady’s Island is at risk of slipping through the comprehensive planning cracks.\r\n\r\nIn 1970, 1,995 residents called Lady’s Island home. By 1980, population grew to 3,120. Today, Lady’s Island population is 12,500 and climbing. Recent growth pressures presented themselves as a handful of development proposals, with several projects (Walmart and Oyster Bluff specifically) provoking a community outcry that these developments were not in keeping with the character of the island.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo be able to ensure the character and livability of Lady’s Island, community participants articulated five essential principles they believe should guide future development decisions:\r\n\r\n• Inspired Development: Inspired, functional patterns of development within the developed areas of Lady’s Island that support small businesses, new residents and community interaction.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n• Connected Transportation: An integrated transportation network that includes bicycles, pedestrians and cars and allows for future public transit.\r\n\r\n• Character Enhancement: Retention of the island’s character and support that advances a vibrant rural community with healthy farms, wetlands and waterways.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n• Sunlight &amp; Predictability: A fully transparent, predictable development process for future growth that is collaborative across jurisdictional boundaries will support a community-specific plan rather than developer-initiated, piecemeal developments.\r\n\r\n• Meaningful Community Involvement: A concerned, educated and engaged citizenry that works toward solutions alongside experts and elected officials.\r\n\r\n“Designing A Future For Lady’s Island” is a beginning, not an end. The community hopes this document serves as a starting point and guidance for leadership to act, creating a comprehensive vision and growth plan for Lady’s Island, and making the decisions to make it happen.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAs plans evolve into action, citizens will continue to participate in the process.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis forum will be a true success if residents, developers, professionals and elected officials recognize these five principles as guideposts for future growth and a holistic way to view upcoming plans, development proposals and ideas. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis work is not the singular responsibility of any one entity – public or private. As stated above, there is a pubic expectation that governments will begin to work more closely together, that developers will work to the public benefit as well as their own, that the public will continue to be engaged, and that the result will be a Lady’s Island we can point to with unique pride of place.\r\n\r\nThe complete Designing A Future For Lady’s Island report, together with a number of supporting documents, can be seen online at www.designingladysisland.com\r\n\r\n<i>Chuck Newton is affiliated with the Sea Island Corridor Coalition.</i>', 'Plan is offered for future of Lady\'s Island', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'plan-is-offered-for-future-of-ladys-island', '', '', '2017-06-29 19:51:03', '2017-06-29 23:51:03', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32675', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(32677, 4, '2017-06-29 19:51:48', '2017-06-29 23:51:48', '<h3>By Celia Strong</h3>\r\nAs we’ve all learned, there is a world of wine terms. Some of them are easy enough to understand, and some not so easy. Some just make no sense at all.\r\n\r\nAnd, some have more than one meaning. Today, we’re going to look at one of those.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“Chablis” is the name of a town. It’s a legal French wine appellation. It’s a euphemism for CWW (cheap white wine). We’re going to look at the town and the French white wine that is made there.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nChablis, the town, is located in central northern France. Its vineyards are officially in the Burgundy region, although Chablis is about 60 miles away from Burgundy. (The soil in that 60 miles is not as good for grape growing, so it was not included in the wine region.)&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe wines of Chablis are all whites made from Chardonnay. The soil in the vineyards is Kimmeridgian with strains of chalk. Kimmeridgian is mineral rich with abundant marine fossils (mostly oyster shells) that put lime into the soil. The wines made from the grapes grown here are leaner, brighter, drier and more mineral-ly than the Chardonnays from the rest of Burgundy.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nChablis is known for its citrus flavors, white flower aromas and lighter bodied flavors of citrus, pear and herbs (including chives, thyme, tarragon) with minerality and salinity.\r\n\r\nThey are also known for their tingly finishes with mineral kicks and flintiness. While some Chablis wines do get a bit of barrel aging, many producers don’t use any wood so their wines maintain the special Chablis characteristics.\r\n\r\nChablis vineyards are classified into four tiers. From less to better to best: Petit Chablis, Chablis, Chablis Premier Cru and Chablis Grand Cru. Petit Chablis is a small part of the area’s total production. They are lesser wines from slightly lesser soil, but with lower costs.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThere are 40 specific sites that can produce Premier Cru wines and seven that can claim, and make, Grand Cru quality wines. Of course, pricing adjusts accordingly. The more Kimmeridgian the soil, the better the appellation. (The seven Grand Cru sites in Chablis are all located in a line on one southwest-facing hill east of the town.)&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPlain Chablis makes up about 60 percent of the area’s production.\r\n\r\nOur Chablis today comes from the Maison Joseph Drouhin. Joseph was from Chablis, but chose to start making wine in Beaune in 1880. Beaune is a small city further south in the Burgundy region and central to much of the whole region’s wine industry.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nJoseph founded his company with the highest standards of production and dedication to the unique subtleties of Burgundian wines. His descendants still run the company and make their wines under his guidelines.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe family today owns the Moulin de Vaudon in Chablis, the watermill of Vaudon. And, since 2008, all of their Chablis wines are labeled with both the family name and the mill’s.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThey own 15 acres in Chablis, with soil that is Kimneridgian limestone and loaded with marine fossils that are embedded in a whitish mortar-like paste that might have actually been the bottom of the ocean hundreds of millions of years ago.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTheir vines here are an average 24 years old. They purposely keep their yields low, about 20 percent below what is legally allowed.\r\n\r\nThis allows for fewer grapes to get as much as possible from the soil, and deeper flavors in the wines. Harvest is done by hand and the pressing is slow and gentle. These wines are aged for a short period in barrels in French oak but never, never new barrels. Used barrels give softer more subtle nuances to the wines.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis finished Chablis has a bright, brilliant color with hints of green. Its aromas and flavors are typical and traditional Chablis with lemon, herbs and salinity. In your mouth it is soft and lively at the same time.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis particular vintage, 2015, was spectacular for white Burgundy wines.\r\n\r\nSo, hopefully, Chablis has a new meaning for us now, especially after we taste this wine. Unfortunately, though, we can’t depend on getting too much of this wine. Maison Drouhin doesn’t make it every year. They only have enough grapes for it in better vintages. For now, though, we can be Chablis-Vaudon fans.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor $21.99. Enjoy.\r\n\r\n<i>Celia Strong works at Bill’s Liquor &amp; Fine Wines on Lady’s Island.</i>', 'Misunderstood, not forgotten', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'misunderstood-not-forgotten', '', '', '2017-06-29 19:51:48', '2017-06-29 23:51:48', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32677', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(32679, 4, '2017-06-29 19:52:47', '2017-06-29 23:52:47', 'The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina recently announced that the 2017 Immigrant Families Initiative grants totaling $186,920 have been awarded to 10 organizations serving South Carolina’s immigrant and refugee populations during National Immigrant Heritage Month.\r\n\r\nThe Neighborhood Outreach Connection, which serves Beaufort County, was awarded $25,000.\r\n\r\nThe Neighborhood Outreach Connection’s mission is to fight poverty by helping all individuals in the community achieve the “American Dream” building economic independence, progress and personal fulfillment while focusing on individual, family and community transformation and development.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPromoting social change and community development in three low-income neighborhoods, funds will be utilized to sustain their outreach programs consisting of education, health care and civic engagement.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe YMCA of Beaufort County was awarded $7,000.\r\n\r\nThe mission of the YMCA of Beaufort County is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFunds will be used to provide summer camp options to children of migrant workers who live seasonally on St. Helena Island, the geographic region of the state with the highest concentration of migrant students during the growing season. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nImmigrants represent nearly 5 percent of South Carolina’s total population and research shows these individuals make multiple contributions to the state’s economy sharing business, leadership, education, labor and other skills. However, a large number of immigrants and children of immigrants experience poverty across South Carolina.\r\n\r\n“The Foundation recognizes the value of welcoming and embracing newcomers who strengthen the communities across South Carolina,” according to a press release. “Rooted in the Foundation’s mission and core values of compassion and courage, the Immigrant Families Initiative was launched in 2014 dedicated to enhancing individual and family well-being through grant-making and the creation of strategic partnerships to support organizations that lift families out of poverty, and supporting efforts to build inclusive, welcoming environments for immigrants. The goal of the Immigrant Families Initiative is to improve the health, well-being and economic mobility of first and second generation immigrants, mixed status families and refugees working alongside our grantees, community stakeholders and philanthropic partners.”\r\n\r\nFunding in the Immigrant Families Initiative category is intended to:\r\n\r\n• Assist these programs to boost resources of families living below 200 percent of the poverty line to meet basic needs (e.g., a safe, stable place to live, access to enough food, affordable health coverage and quality child care;\r\n\r\n• Build inclusive, welcoming communities increasing social capital of newcomers;\r\n\r\n• Employ two-generation strategies to strengthen and support families;&nbsp;\r\n\r\n• Improve educational outcomes from early childhood to postsecondary educational pathways;&nbsp;\r\n\r\n• Enhance workforce and career skills for family-sustaining employment or entrepreneurship;\r\n\r\n• Support DREAMers by positioning them for success and next generation leadership;\r\n\r\n• Bolster efforts to obtain citizenship, naturalization or other legal statuses;&nbsp;\r\n\r\n• And increase civic engagement to strengthen communities and create social change.', 'Local nonprofits awarded grants', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'local-nonprofits-awarded-grants', '', '', '2017-06-29 19:52:47', '2017-06-29 23:52:47', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32679', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(32681, 4, '2017-06-29 19:54:42', '2017-06-29 23:54:42', '[caption id=\"attachment_32682\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"3264\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/teachers.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32682\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-32682\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/teachers.jpg\" alt=\"Beaufort County teachers, from left, Kimberly Morris, Karen Kessinger and Kathleen Marshall, took part in a program to bring agriculture education into the classroom. The South Carolina Farm Bureau Federation’s Ag in the Classroom Summer Teacher Institute allowed SC educators to tour Lowcountry-area farms and gain firsthand knowledge about agriculture in South Carolina. Photo provided.\" width=\"3264\" height=\"2448\"></a> Beaufort County teachers, from left, Kimberly Morris, Karen Kessinger and Kathleen Marshall, took part in a program to bring agriculture education into the classroom. The South Carolina Farm Bureau Federation’s Ag in the Classroom Summer Teacher Institute allowed SC educators to tour Lowcountry-area farms and gain firsthand knowledge about agriculture in South Carolina. Photo provided.[/caption]\r\n\r\n<b>SC Farm Bureau teaches agriculture in classroom</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort County teachers Kimberly Morris, Karen Kessinger and Kathleen Marshall were among 50 educators from across the South Carolina who recently learned how to bring agriculture into their classrooms.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe South Carolina Farm Bureau Federation (SCFB) hosted its annual Ag in the Classroom Summer Teacher Institute June 5-9 in Charleston, where teachers of grades preK-8 in public and private schools learned the importance of family farms and farmers and how to teach agricultural lessons to their students.\r\n\r\n“The Ag in the Classroom program has many benefits because we can educate teachers about the importance of agriculture, and those teachers are then going to take that back to their own classrooms of sometimes 30 students. The overall outreach of the program is unmatched,” said Harry Ott, SCFB president.\r\n\r\nIn addition to instruction about their learning and teaching styles, Institute participants heard from agriculture and education experts from Clemson University’s College Relations/Ag Careers Department, Department of Animal and Veterinary Science, the SC Ag Statistics Department and the SC Department of Agriculture.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nParticipants also experienced two days of farm tours in the Lowcountry, including a USDA Research and Education Center, the Charleston Tea Plantation, Dantzler Farms in Santee and Terry Thomas Dairy Farm in Bowman.\r\n\r\n“It is so important that students learn where their food and resources come from,” said Vonne Knight, SCFB director of Ag Literacy. “Providing teachers with not only the information and lesson plans they need, but also the confidence to teach agriculture makes it easy for them to do just that.\r\n\r\n“I never cease to be amazed at the positive agricultural impact this course makes in the lives of teachers from across the state during this one week,” said Knight. “Teachers leave with a greater understanding of and appreciation for agriculture. I have never been part of a more rewarding higher education experience.”\r\n\r\nParticipants earned three hours of graduate credit for recertification from Winthrop University, courtesy of SCFB’s Ag in the Classroom Fund. Along with a modest registration fee, which many county Farm Bureau chapters reimburse to participants, sponsorships raised through the SCFB’s Ag in the Classroom Fund cover the cost of tuition, room and board, resource speakers and tours, and materials for the week-long Institute.\r\n\r\n“If agriculture is to maintain its status as South Carolina’s largest business sector – providing more than 212,000 jobs and more than a $42 billion impact on South Carolina’s economy – we’ve got to help people understand the link between their food and fiber and the farm,” said Ott. “Farm Bureau’s Ag in the Classroom program is a tool to help us accomplish that goal through our state’s teachers, and in turn to our state’s children.”\r\n\r\nTo make a tax deductible contribution to the 501(c)(3) Ag in the Classroom program, for more information, or to schedule an in-service workshop, contact SCFB Ag Literacy Program Director Vonne Knight at 803-936-4409 or vknight@scfb.org.\r\n\r\n<b>Education veterans&nbsp;</b><b>selected as principals</b>\r\n\r\nA trio of veteran educators will fill the top leadership posts at three district schools:&nbsp; Beaufort High, Whale Branch Middle and Robert Smalls International Academy.\r\n\r\n“This is a strong group of proven administrators who are well qualified to take on their new positions,” said Superintendant Jeff Moss.&nbsp; “I’m confident they will all do terrific jobs.”\r\n\r\nThe new principals are:\r\n\r\n• Bonnie Almond, Beaufort High School: Almond is a 32-year education veteran who has served in North Carolina schools as a teacher, assistant principal, elementary school principal and high school principal. She was honored as Lee County Schools Principal of the Year in 2007-08. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn 2013 she moved to Beaufort County, where she served as director of Secondary Education and later as director of Innovation.&nbsp; Almond has a Bachelor’s Degree from Meredith College and a Master’s Degree in School Administration from North Carolina State University. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nShe replaces Corey Murphy, who recently accepted an administrative position in a Virginia school system.\r\n\r\n• Jennifer Morillo, Robert Smalls International Academy: Morillo is a veteran principal and district-level administrator. After serving as an assistant principal at Lady’s Island Middle School, she was named principal of Beaufort Elementary School in 2009. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe school earned Palmetto Silver Awards for student achievement in 2012 and 2013, as well as Teacher Advancement Program awards in 2011, 2012 and 2013. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nSince 2013, Morillo has served as the Beaufort County School District’s director of Teaching and Learning. She has a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of South Carolina and a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from Charleston Southern University. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nMorillo replaces Nicole Holloman, who is leaving the district to take an administrative position in the Atlanta area.\r\n\r\n• Freddie Lawton, Whale Branch Middle School: Lawton, an assistant principal at Whale Branch Middle for the past four years, previously served in assistant principal roles at Okatie and St. Helena elementary schools, and also for six years as a classroom teacher at Port Royal Elementary. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nLawton has been a presenter at state and regional professional development conferences, and he participated in the South Carolina Department of Education’s Aspiring Principals Program in 2011-2012. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nHe has a Bachelor’s Degree and a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education from the University of South Carolina, as well as a Master’s Degree in Administration and Supervision from Charleston&nbsp;Southern University. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nLawton replaces Chad Cox, recently named as the new principal at Battery Creek High following the retirement of Principal Edmond Burnes.\r\n\r\n<b>Students named&nbsp;</b><b>to dean’s lists</b>\r\n\r\nThe following students were named to Dean’s Lists:\r\n\r\n• University of Alabama student Madelyn R Kalady of Beaufort was named to the Dean\'s List for Spring 2017.\r\n\r\n• Megan Potter of Beaufort was named to the Dean\'s List at Miami University for the 2017 spring semester.', 'School briefs for June 29th-July 5th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'school-briefs-for-june-29th-july-5th', '', '', '2018-07-12 10:58:39', '2018-07-12 14:58:39', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32681', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(32684, 4, '2017-06-29 20:03:44', '2017-06-30 00:03:44', '<b>Chamber wins award&nbsp;</b><b>for communication</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce was recently named a winner of an industry award which celebrates exceptional work in the areas of advertising and marketing.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) selected the Beaufort chamber’s Coast Is Clear advertising campaign for a Communication Excellence Award.\r\n\r\nThe Coast Is Clear advertising campaign was put together in the wake of Hurricane Matthew to inform consumers and tourists that Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands were back in business.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Chamber to host&nbsp;</b><b>Walmart celebration</b>\r\n\r\nWalmart on Robert Smalls Parkway will celebrate its recent renovations with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 7:30 a.m. Friday, June 30, at 350 Robert Smalls Parkway, Beaufort.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe public is invited to attend.\r\n\r\nWal-Mart recently made the following renovations to the store: electronics of the future, updated produce and bakery, new gluten-free category in grocery, new registers on the front checkouts, new seasonal and celebrations center and new state-of-the-art tools in hardware.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo learn more about Walmart store #1383, visit its website at www.walmart.com/store/1383.\r\n\r\nFor more information, visit www.beaufortchamber.org or call 843-525-8500.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Public is invited&nbsp;</b><b>to First Friday event</b>\r\n\r\nFirst Friday After Five, an event sponsored by the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce, will be held from 5-8 p.m. Friday, July 7, in downtown Beaufort. This is an opportunity to explore downtown shops. There will be refreshments and live music.', 'Chamber Corner for June 29th-July 5th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'chamber-corner-for-june-29th-july-5th', '', '', '2017-06-29 20:03:44', '2017-06-30 00:03:44', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32684', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(32686, 4, '2017-06-29 20:04:58', '2017-06-30 00:04:58', '<em>Photo above:&nbsp;This work is by Anne M. Jennings. Photo provided.</em>\r\n\r\nThe work of artists Joseph “Big Joe” Abell and Anne M. Jennings will be featured at the Beaufort Art Association (BAA) starting Sunday, July 2,&nbsp; and running through Sunday, Aug. 27. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe theme of their exhibit will be “Loving the Low Country” dedicated to \"the marshes, ocean, people and wildlife of this fascinating and mysterious land we call home,\" according to a press release. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;\r\n\r\nAn opening reception will be held from 5-7:30 p.m. Friday, July 7, at the Gallery at 913 Bay St. in Beaufort.\r\n\r\nLight refreshments will be served. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThere will also be on exhibit the work of 65 other local artists, who are members of the Gallery.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe public is invited.\r\n\r\nBoth Abell and Jennings love to be outside participating in the natural world. Through their art, they bring their wanderings and adventures to life, inviting the viewer to share in their love of the Lowcountry.\r\n\r\nA native of Lebanon, Ky., Abell is a graduate of Lander College. He has lived in Beaufort with his wife and two children since the early 1970s.\r\n\r\nAn avid outdoorsman who enjoys hunting and fishing, he specializes in scenes of the area. Working with acrylics, his recent works depict the Port Royal Rookery, egrets, wild turkeys, alligators, Coffin Point Plantation, seagulls and the Old Seabrook General Store. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nHe also accepts commissions, and paints portraits of people, pets or the family home. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo find out more about Abell and his art, visit the Starving Artists Market in Port Royal on Saturday mornings, or call 843-812-6985 to visit his studio.\r\n\r\nJennings graduated from the University of Illinois with a degree in art and English. She retired after working 27 years as an elementary school art teacher and school counselor in Wilmington, Del., and moved to the Lowcountry in 2011. She is a photographer/illustrator.\r\n\r\n“I specialize in nature photography and animal illustrations,” she said. “My goal is to tell a story about nature. I often paint or draw on my photographs using bold colors.”\r\n\r\nJennings has been active in the Beaufort Art Association since moving to the Lowcountry, and has participated in shows in Beaufort, Port Royal, Bluffton and Allendale, as well as in Savannah. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nHer poetry and photographs have been published in the Bluffton Breeze magazine, and local newspapers. She also helped organize the Starving Artists Market, a weekly open-air market. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nChartered in 1957, the Beaufort Art Association is a tax-exempt membership organization. Currently, there are around 175 local artists who are members, 65 of whom exhibit in the Gallery.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCall 843-521-4444 or visit www.beaufortartassociation.com. &nbsp;', '‘Loving the Low Country’ featured at BAA Gallery', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'loving-the-low-country-featured-at-baa-gallery', '', '', '2017-06-29 20:04:58', '2017-06-30 00:04:58', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32686', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(32689, 4, '2017-06-29 20:06:04', '2017-06-30 00:06:04', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>COLLEGE FOOTBALL</b></span></p>\r\n<b>Pinckney set to&nbsp;</b><b>return to gridiron</b>\r\n\r\nFollowing a redshirt season, Whale Branch Early College High School graduate Nyles Pinckney is set to take the field for defending football national champion Clemson University.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPinckney enrolled at Clemson University in January 2016.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBefore Clemson, Pinckney rated as high as the No. 79 prospect in the nation by Tom Lemming. He rated as the No. 196 prospect in the nation and the No. 2 overall prospect in South Carolina by Rivals. The productive Pinckney rated No. 261 in the nation and No. 4 player in South Carolina by ESPN.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOne of the top defensive linemen in South Carolina high school history, Pinckney had an outstanding senior year with 72 tackles, 20 tackles for loss, four sacks, six caused fumbles, three recovered fumbles, two blocked punts and two defensive touchdowns in 2015.\r\n\r\nPinckney had 98 tackles, 27 for loss, nine sacks, blocked three field goals, 10 forced fumbles and eight fumble recoveries as a junior. He had 91 tackles, 16 tackles for loss and seven sacks as a sophomore.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPinckney narrowed his college choice to Clemson and South Carolina. He played his high school football for Jerry Hatcher at Whale Branch High School and was recruited by Tony Elliott and Dan Brooks.\r\n\r\nPinckney is majoring in justice studies.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Citadel to meet&nbsp;</b><b>Towson, Elon&nbsp;</b>\r\n\r\nThe Citadel football team has set home-and-home series with Towson and Elon, Athletic Director Jim Senter announced earlier in the month.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Bulldogs and Tigers will meet in Towson\'s Johnny Unitas Stadium on Sept. 29, 2018, and in Johnson Hagood Stadium for the 2019 season opener. The Citadel will play at Elon\'s Rhodes Stadium on Sept. 7, 2019, and then host the Phoenix to open the 2020 season. The Bulldogs are meeting Towson for the first time in program history and lead the all-time series with former SoCon foe Elon 8-5. The Citadel has an all-time record of 33-43 against current members of the Colonial Athletic Association.\r\n\r\nThe additions of Towson and Elon round out The Citadel\'s 2018 and 2019 schedules. In addition to a competitive Southern Conference slate each season, the Bulldogs host Charleston Southern and travel to Alabama in 2018 before hosting Charleston Southern and playing at Georgia Tech in 2019.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSeason tickets are currently on sale for The Citadel\'s 2017 campaign. In addition to tickets for each home game, season-ticket holders have the ability to preorder tickets for the Bulldogs\' Nov. 18 game at Clemson. The Citadel Ticket Office is located in the lobby of McAlister Field House and is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Fans can also call the ticket office at 843-953-DOGS (3647) or visit citadelsports.com/tickets for more information.\r\n\r\nThe Bulldogs begin their 2017 season with two straight home games, facing Newberry on Sept. 2 in the season opener before hosting Presbyterian on Sept. 9. The home schedule also includes an Oct. 7 Parents Day matchup against Mercer, an Oct. 14 NCAA FCS Playoffs rematch with Wofford, the Oct. 28 Homecoming contest against VMI and Senior Day against Western Carolina on Nov. 4.\r\n\r\nThe Citadel roster features two area linemen:&nbsp; Max Ford (Whale Branch High School) and Mike Rentz (Beaufort High School).&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>MEN\'S COLLEGE SOCCER</b></span></p>\r\n<b>Saullo headed into&nbsp;</b><b>2017 season at Newberry</b>\r\n\r\nBattery Creek High School graduate Jonathan Saullo is headed into the 2017 season for the Newberry College men\'s soccer team.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSaullo, who hails from Beaufort, spent the 2016-17 campaign as a redshirt sophomore for the Red Wolves.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA graphic design major, Saullo played for the Hilton Head Storm earlier in his career. Saullo recorded 17 goals during the 2013 season at Battery Creek High School.\r\n\r\nNewberry is scheduled to host longtime rival King in a season opener on Aug. 22.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Red Wolves compete in the SAC, which also includes Wingate, Tusculum, Lenoir-Rhyne, Catawba, Lincoln Memorial, Coker, Mars Hill, Brevard, Queens, Anderson and Carson-Newman.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>FISHING</b></span></p>\r\n<b>Sportfishing and Diving club to hold July meeting</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Sportfishing and Diving Club’s July meeting will be held on Thursday, July 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 begin at 7 p.m.\r\n\r\nThe topic will be king fish. Local Capt. Chris Prince of Cool Cat Sportfishing Charters will discuss techniques about hooking and landing \"smoker\" king fish.\r\n\r\nLenoard Conapinski will smoke and serve Spanish mackerel, blues and king mackerel.\r\n\r\nIn related news, Paul Spencer won the monthly $50 weigh-in drawing sponsored by Chris Butler at Butler Marine.\r\n\r\nGuests are welcome and you do not need a reservation. For additional information, contact Capt. Frank Gibson at 843-522-2122 or email fgibson@islc.net.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>YOUTH FOOTBALL</b></span></p>\r\n<b>Ron Parker to host&nbsp;</b><b>third annual camp&nbsp;</b>\r\n\r\nKansas City Chiefs safety Ron Parker, a former Beaufort High School standout, will host his annual free football camp at BHS on Friday, July 7 and Saturday, July 8.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe camp will be held from 10 a.m. until noon Friday, July 7. A motivational speaker will also speak to campers on the first day of the camp. Parker will lead drills and activities from 9:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 8, the final day of the camp.\r\n\r\nThe camp is open to players in grades 3-12. Participants must register for the camp and fill out a waiver at www.ronparker38.com.\r\n\r\nParker was signed by the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent in 2011. He played college football for Newberry College and has also played for the Seahawks, Oakland Raiders and Carolina Panthers in the National Football League (NFL).', 'Sports briefs for June 29th-July 5th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'sports-briefs-for-june-29th-july-5th', '', '', '2017-06-29 20:06:04', '2017-06-30 00:06:04', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32689', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(32691, 4, '2017-06-29 20:06:46', '2017-06-30 00:06:46', '<h3>By State Farm</h3>\r\nDuring severe weather events like hurricanes and tornadoes, winds can reach speeds greater than 100 miles per hour. But even winds at 25 miles per hour can damage homes and property.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTake a few simple steps to learn disaster preparedness and prepare your family and home for the possibility of severe winds.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Develop an emergency plan</b></p>\r\nProper planning can help save your family from injury and inconvenience when severe weather strikes. Prepare your family for severe winds by creating a disaster preparedness plan, including a disaster survival kit and an emergency evacuation plan.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Stay informed</b></p>\r\nGetting up-to-the-minute information is an important part of staying safe in any weather emergency. When severe weather threatens, tune in to a NOAA Weather Radio or battery-powered radio for updates.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA high wind advisory means that sustained winds of over 25 miles per hour are predicted.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThunderstorm, tornado and hurricane warnings should be taken very seriously, as they mean that severe weather has been spotted and is on its way.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Find shelter</b></p>\r\nWhen severe winds occur, move to the middle of your home or basement, away from windows and glass doors. Try to take cover under a staircase or a heavy piece of furniture.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDo not stay in a manufactured home during severe winds. They are easily overturned by high winds, and flying debris can puncture their light frames and exteriors.\r\n\r\nYou may want to build a safe room in your home.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA safe room is an area of your home that has been reinforced to provide protection from broken glass and flying debris. An experienced contractor can build a safe room with a reinforced roof, walls and ceilings in a new or existing home.\r\n\r\nWherever you seek shelter, be sure to bring your family disaster kit with you.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Protect your home</b></p>\r\nWhen severe winds threaten your home, close window shutters or attach protective panels with previously installed fasteners. Information about emergency board-up procedures can be found at the Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH) or the Insurance Institute for Business &amp; Home Safety (IBHS).\r\n\r\nFor more information about construction and retrofitting techniques for securing your home against high winds, see these tips to protect your home during a hurricane.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Secure your property</b></p>\r\nIf there is sufficient warning before the onset of severe winds, move garbage cans, patio furniture, grills and other potentially wind-borne objects inside your home or garage.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn the future, you may want to consider replacing gravel or rock landscaping materials with shredded bark.\r\n\r\nVehicles and boats are also at risk during a severe wind event. Store vehicles in a garage or other enclosure. Moor boats securely. If your boat is ashore in a jack stand, strap the boat down when possible.', 'Take steps to ensure your home is protected', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'take-steps-to-ensure-your-home-is-protected', '', '', '2017-06-29 20:06:46', '2017-06-30 00:06:46', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32691', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(32693, 4, '2017-06-29 20:09:26', '2017-06-30 00:09:26', '<b>Man charged with&nbsp;</b><b>solicitation of minor&nbsp;</b>\r\n\r\nDavid Miguel Medina, 39, of Ridgeland, has been arrested on two charges connected to the solicitation of a minor. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nInternet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office made the arrest. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nInvestigators say Medina sent nude images to the minor victim and solicited him for sex via social media.\r\n\r\nMedina was arrested on June 16. He is being is charged with one count of criminal solicitation of a minor, a felony punishable by up to 10 years in jail; and one count of disseminating obscene material to a person under age 18, also a felony offense punishable by up to 10 years in jail.\r\n\r\nThe case will be prosecuted by the Attorney General\'s Office.\r\n\r\n<b>Officials ask for&nbsp;</b><b>help in solving crime</b>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_32694\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"119\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/akey.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32694\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-32694\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/akey.jpg\" alt=\"Michael Steven Akey\" width=\"119\" height=\"194\"></a> Michael Steven Akey[/caption]\r\n\r\nOn June 24, 1972, Michael Steven Akey, 14, was reportedly abducted by an unknown white man driving a 1962-63 four-door Chevrolet near a watermelon patch at Trammell’s Market. In 1972, Trammell’s Market was located in the area of Joe Frazier Road and Godwin Road in Burton.\r\n\r\nAt the time of the abduction, he was in the company of two juvenile friends and all three were hitching and caught a ride with the subject.\r\n\r\nWhile two were stealing watermelons, the subject drove off with Akey in the vehicle. Akey was not seen alive again.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe juvenile witnesses were unable to provide the identity of the subject.\r\n\r\nOn Feb. 8, 1978, workers discovered skeletal remains while clearing land near Whitehall Plantation on Lady’s Island. The remains were examined by a forensic pathologist and anthropologist and using existing available technology, it was believed the remains were those of Akey and he was interred in Beaufort National Cemetery.\r\n\r\nOn Aug. 24, 2005, the remains were exhumed for mitochondrial DNA analysis to firmly establish the remains were in fact Akey. The FBI Laboratory in Quantico, Va., performed the analysis and concluded the remains were of Akey.\r\n\r\nA reward of up to $2,500 is offered for information leading to an arrest in any Beaufort County cold case.\r\n\r\nDuring some criminal investigations, investigators might exhaust all credible leads in a case. When this happens, the case can become stagnant or what is typically known as “cold.” However, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is making theses cold case files accessible to the public in hopes that someone might come forward with information that may not have yet been uncovered.\r\n\r\nIf you have any information regarding this unsolved cold case, contact Capt. Bob Bromage at 843-255-3402, 843-816-8013 or robertb@bcgov.net. To remain anonymous and collect a possible reward, call Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC (274-6372).\r\n\r\nNo matter how insignificant it may seem, any information offered in reference to a cold case could prove to be the missing link needed to solve the case.\r\n\r\n<b>Man wanted on&nbsp;</b><b>outstanding warrants</b>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_32695\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"202\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/dejesus.jpeg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32695\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-32695\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/dejesus.jpeg\" alt=\"Jose Luis Mancilla-DeJesus \" width=\"202\" height=\"240\"></a> Jose Luis Mancilla-DeJesus[/caption]\r\n\r\nJose Luis Mancilla-DeJesus is wanted by the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office on three active warrants.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHe is 38 years old, 5 feet, 3 inches tall and weighs 110 pounds.\r\n\r\nHis last known address is in Bluffton. Mancilla-DeJesus may be driving a silver Nissan Frontier with SC tag FTD993.\r\n\r\nAnyone with information can contact Cpl. C. LaVan at 843-255-3313 or Beaufort County Dispatch at 843-524-2777.\r\n\r\nTo remain anonymous and collect a possible reward, call Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC (274-6372).\r\n\r\n<b>Men wanted in&nbsp;</b><b>alleged jewelry theft</b>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/zales.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32696\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-32696\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/zales.jpg\" alt=\"zales\" width=\"170\" height=\"240\"></a>\r\n\r\nAt about 2:30 p.m. on June 18, the pictured suspects entered Zales jewelry store at 1414 Fording Island Road in Bluffton and looked at merchandise for approximately 10 minutes.\r\n\r\nThey then asked to examine a ring. As one of the men put the ring on his finger, both men fled the store.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThey were seen getting into a silver four-door Toyota with a Georgia tag, driven by a black&nbsp; female.\r\n\r\nAnyone with information about these individuals, can contact D/S Cushman at 843-255-3309 orl Beaufort County Dispatch at 843-524-2777. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo remain anonymous and collect a possible reward, call Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC (274-6372).\r\n\r\n<b>County improves&nbsp;</b><b>public communication</b>\r\n\r\nIn the wake of Hurricane Matthew and in the interest of providing a consistent message, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office, in coordination with other governmental and public utility entities serving Beaufort County, has made improvements to public information. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn the event of an emergency or natural disaster, the county primarily communicates with the public via e-mail and text through its NIXLE alert and advisory system, which links to social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCounty officials are asking residents to visit www.bcso.net and subscribe to the NIXLE alert and advisory system to receive up-to-date information from the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn addition, there will be an alert link at www.bcso.net, where those who have not subscribed to NIXLE can also access information.\r\n\r\n<b>Sheriff’s office looking&nbsp;</b><b>for dispatchers</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is seeking 911 dispatchers.\r\n\r\nThese 911 dispatchers are the heartbeat of the nation’s 911 system and are the professionals called upon to ensure that Beaufort County citizens receive the best emergency communications and dispatch services by remaining calm, gathering information and providing assistance to individuals in need.\r\n\r\n911 dispatcher jobs require excellent communication skills and the ability to work under stressful situations. 911 operators take all applicable information from the caller, including details and the address of the emergency. While gathering information, 911 operators are then able to dispatch the appropriate agency personnel to assist the needs of the caller.\r\n\r\n911 dispatcher jobs require candidates with some technical savvy, as they will be responsible for operating advanced emergency communications systems through their computers.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo learn more about becoming an emergency services dispatcher, visit www.bcso.net/Employment/Job%20Descriptions/Dispatcher.php.', 'Public safety briefs for June 29th-July 5th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'public-safety-briefs-for-june-29th-july-5th', '', '', '2017-06-29 20:09:26', '2017-06-30 00:09:26', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32693', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(32698, 4, '2017-06-29 20:11:19', '2017-06-30 00:11:19', '<em>Photo above: Callawassie Island is a “blend of tidal river refuge and easy water access via any of the community’s four public docks, to the Intracoastal Waterway and Atlantic Ocean, allow for a plethora of maritime activities,” according to a press release. Photo provided.</em>\r\n\r\nCallawassie Island has been recognized by Ideal-LIVING, during their 2nd Annual Best of the Best Awards for planned communities.&nbsp; &nbsp;\r\n\r\nLast year, Callawassie Island was recognized as one of Ideal-LIVING’s Best Island Communities for its amenities and natural environment.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis year, Callawassie was noted as one of the Best Boating Communities and Best Culinary Experiences in the nation. &nbsp;\r\n\r\n“The blend of tidal river refuge and easy water access via any of the community’s four public docks, to the Intracoastal Waterway and Atlantic Ocean, allow for a plethora of maritime activities,” according to a press release.\r\n\r\n“From kayaking to sailing, fishing, tubing or launching out to the Gulf Stream, the scale and scope of the boating experiences possible from the facilities at Callawassie Island are as vast as the ocean itself. This harmoniously intertwined balance of man-made opportunity and natural beauty makes Callawassie Island’s boating perks easily deserving of Ideal-LIVING’s praise.”\r\n\r\nThe press release continues: “As for the dining experiences, Callawassie Island cuisine carries on the appreciation of nature’s local generosity. Offering a vast array of dishes that not only highlight local cuisine, but also dishes from around the world, reflective of the island’s residents who have gathered from all walks of life, the dining experience at Callawassie ensures not only enjoyment, but also celebrates the island’s diverse culture. To be simple, fresh and at the same time sophisticated is a rare combination, mastered every day in the kitchens of Callawassie Island.”\r\n\r\nFor more information on Callawassie Island, call 843-987-2125 or visit CallawassieIsland.com.', 'Callawassie named ‘Best of the Best’', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'callawassie-named-best-of-the-best', '', '', '2017-06-29 20:11:19', '2017-06-30 00:11:19', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32698', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(32701, 4, '2017-06-29 20:12:45', '2017-06-30 00:12:45', '<em>Photo above: American Legion Beaufort Post 9 is striving to promote both patriotism and businesses in the Beaufort area by calling attention to those that proudly display the U.S. flag at their location. Post 9 presents those enterprises with a framed certificate thanking them. Here Post 9 Vice Commander Paul Sweet presents Dr. William Donovan of Donovan Family Dentistry with a certificate of appreciation for displaying our nation\'s flag.</em>\r\n\r\n<b>Onewaylimo.com&nbsp;</b><b>is now available</b>\r\n\r\nOneWayLimo.com (OWL) is now available throughout the state of South Carolina for travelers to have access to luxury transportation to and from the airport as well as for special events and general ground transportation.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt is also available at Savannah-Hilton Head International Airport.\r\n\r\nOWL is not a limousine company, but an online booking system integrating with limo companies to fill their vehicles when they\'re empty.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"Our goal is to work with the entire black car market and offer travelers an alternative to Uber and Lyft,” said Joe Salemme, president and founder of OneWayLimo. “Customers simply log onto OneWayLimo.com for access to licensed, insured, clean and professionally operated vehicles at significantly reduced rates. OWL is doing for limo companies what Priceline and Expedia did for the airlines and hotels.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"Our booking process is simple and efficient. Book online for transportation to or from the airport, and for general ground transportation or contact us directly for special events like weddings and proms.\"&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFounded in 2015, OneWayLimo, based in Shelton, Conn., is a luxury transportation brokerage company servicing all major cities on the East Coast. OneWayLimo offers a web application for consumers to access a network of professional, licensed and insured drivers for black car transportation to the airport, weddings or other events.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Licenses available for&nbsp;</b><b>solid waste collectors</b>\r\n\r\nBeginning Saturday, July 1, solid waste hauler licenses for 2017-2018 will be available for all associated collectors and haulers operating in Beaufort County.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe county will not accept disposal charges at its approved landfills from collectors and haulers who do not have a valid license after Aug. 1.\r\n\r\nLicense fees are $100 per year for the first vehicle and $50 for each additional vehicle/decal.\r\n\r\nBeaufort County’s Code of Ordinances requires that all contractors providing residential waste collection and transportation within the county have a license which, along with decals, can be obtained from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays at the Beaufort County Public Works Department at 120 Shanklin Road in Beaufort.\r\n\r\nQuestions should be directed to Cindy Carter at ccarter@bcgov.net or 843-255-2745.\r\n\r\n<b>Southern Current is&nbsp;</b><b>launching solar project</b>\r\n\r\nSouthern Current, a developer in the residential, commercial and utility-scale solar markets, is launching a new solar farm in Hampton County. The company is investing $2.5 million in the project.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSouthern Current is an owner and developer of utility-scale solar energy facilities across the southeastern United States. With an in-house team of development professionals, the company manages projects from site selection and origination through construction and operation.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“Southern Current is excited to keep bringing more clean energy projects to South Carolina. We owe a special thanks to all our partners that work for Hampton County, who have embraced solar energy and the new revenue it will generate. This solar farm will bring clean, renewable energy benefiting South Carolinians for decades to come,” said Southern Current Chief Development Officer Paul Fleury.\r\n\r\nFor more information on Southern Current, visit the company’s website at www.southerncurrentllc.com.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Learn to run&nbsp;</b><b>better meetings</b>\r\n\r\nDo you need a refresher on how to run better, shorter, and/or more productive meetings?\r\n\r\nA monthly workshop is being conducted to study and correctly apply Robert’s Rules of Order.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe study group will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 7, and Wednesday, Sept. 6, at the Beaufort Branch Library on Scott Street.\r\n\r\nBeginners and/or intermediates will learn about agendas, preparation of minutes, proper use of motions, bylaws and more.\r\n\r\nThis event is free and open to the public.\r\n\r\nIt will be facilitated by Janet Jacobs of the National Association of Parliamentarians. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nContact Jacobs to RSVP at 386-871-8855 or at parliamentarystudy@gmail.com.', 'Business briefs for June 29th-July 5th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'business-briefs-for-june-29th-july-5th', '', '', '2017-06-29 20:12:45', '2017-06-30 00:12:45', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32701', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(32704, 4, '2017-06-29 20:13:46', '2017-06-30 00:13:46', '[caption id=\"attachment_32705\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1944\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/aerial.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32705\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-32705\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/aerial.jpg\" alt=\"Dennis Johnson, Warren Florence and Sara Bruns are the faces of the Dataw Island Club Tennis Center. \" width=\"1944\" height=\"972\"></a> Dennis Johnson, Warren Florence and Sara Bruns are the faces of the Dataw Island Club Tennis Center.[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe Dataw Island Club Tennis Center on St. Helena Island is one of just 12 winners in the 36th annual USTA Facility Awards program, which recognizes excellence in the construction and/or renovation of tennis facilities throughout the country.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Dataw Island Club Tennis Center will be honored in October at the Next Generation: A Tennis Innovation Workshop at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld in Orlando.\r\n\r\nThe Dataw Island Club Tennis Center is home to an active social and USTA-playing community, with more than 20 USTA league teams each year.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe club’s annual USTA Dataw SPLASH! Tournament, held in June, draws competitors from South Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia. The event, featuring local Special Olympics athletes, benefits SOAR Special Recreation and the local Special Olympics organization.\r\n\r\n“Great tennis facilities like the Dataw Island Club Tennis Center help us to grow the game at the grass-roots level, and we are proud to recognize them for their ongoing impact on the sport of tennis,” said Kurt Kamperman, USTA chief executive of the community Tennis and the USTA National Campus. “Dataw Island Club Tennis Center has embraced many of our tennis initiatives and kept the sport at the forefront of its community each year.”\r\n\r\nThe Dataw Island Tennis Center is led by Warren Florence, who is also the club’s head teaching pro.\r\n\r\nFlorence credits his team — and teamwork — with the success of the Dataw Island Tennis Program.\r\n\r\n“It’s all about the team and anticipating needs,” he said. “I view Dennis (Johnson) and Sara (Bruns) with great importance as the faces of our program and facility. If we’re in sync and having fun, it translates to our members and guests.”&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThroughout the school year, Florence, his staff and volunteers also work with local special athletes and their schoolmates through an on-site educational program.', 'Dataw Island Club Tennis Center received kudos', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'dataw-island-club-tennis-center-received-kudos', '', '', '2017-06-29 20:13:46', '2017-06-30 00:13:46', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32704', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(32707, 4, '2017-06-29 20:38:42', '2017-06-30 00:38:42', '<b>New internist joins Beaufort Primary Care</b>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_32708\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1800\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Alejandro-Garcia-Salas-MD.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32708\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-32708\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Alejandro-Garcia-Salas-MD.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Alejandro Garcia Salas\" width=\"1800\" height=\"2700\"></a> Dr. Alejandro Garcia Salas[/caption]\r\n\r\nBeaufort Memorial Hospital has added another internist to the medical staff at Beaufort Primary Care. Dr. Alejandro Garcia Salas, a lieutenant commander with the U.S. Navy Medical Corps, will join the practice the first week of July.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA graduate of M.D. Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, Garcia Salas completed his internship and residency at Portsmouth Naval Hospital in Virginia and received additional training in cardiology at the Balboa Naval Hospital in San Diego, and combat casualty care in San Antonio, Texas. He also participated in humanitarian missions in Oaxaca, Mexico and Leon, Nicaragua.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor the last four years, the board-certified internal medicine specialist has served as a staff physician at Beaufort Naval Hospital. While stationed in the Lowcountry, he was deployed for eight months aboard the USNS Comfort Hospital Ship.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAt Beaufort Primary Care, Garcia Salas will be working with internists Drs. Andrea Hucks, Steven Kessel and Robert Webb and nurse practitioners Amy Wagner and Ronda O’Connell. A native of Guatemala, he is fluent in both English and Spanish.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBeaufort Primary Care is located at 989 Ribaut Road, Suite 260. To make an appointment with Garcia Salas or any of the other healthcare providers in the practice, call 843-522-7600.\r\n\r\n<b>New dentist joins&nbsp;</b><b>Howard Family Dental</b>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_32709\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"599\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/hardy.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32709\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-32709\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/hardy.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Kevin Hardy \" width=\"599\" height=\"800\"></a> Dr. Kevin Hardy[/caption]\r\n\r\nDr. Kevin Hardy has joined the Beaufort office of Howard Family Dental.\r\n\r\nHardy is originally from Danville, Va. He is a graduate of The University of Notre Dame and Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Dentistry.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHe also earned his MBA from the Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Business and JD degree from the Cleveland Marshall College of Law.\r\n\r\nHoward Family Dental\'s Beaufort office is now open Monday through Friday. Visit howardfamilydental.com.', 'Health briefs for June 29th-July 5th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'health-briefs-for-june-29th-july-5th', '', '', '2017-06-29 20:38:42', '2017-06-30 00:38:42', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32707', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(32711, 4, '2017-06-29 20:40:15', '2017-06-30 00:40:15', 'Bert DuBose of Beaufort shot this beautiful sunrise.\r\n\r\nTo submit a Lowcountry Life photo, you must be the photographer or have permission to submit the photo to be published in The Island News. Please submit high resolution photos and include a description and/or names of the people in the picture and the name of the photographer. Email your photos to theislandnews@gmail.com.&nbsp;', 'Lowcountry Life', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'lowcountry-life-41', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:27:11', '2018-07-12 15:27:11', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32711', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(32714, 4, '2017-06-29 20:41:21', '2017-06-30 00:41:21', '<b>Council member to&nbsp;</b><b>hold listening meeting</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort County Council Member Alice Howard will hold a listening meeting for District 4 residents (Beaufort/Town of Port Royal/Shell Point/Parris Island), allowing them an opportunity to provide feedback on county matters.\r\n\r\nThe meeting will be held from 7:30-8:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 12, at&nbsp; Pluff Mudd Coffee Co., 1632-A Paris Avenue, Port Royal.\r\n\r\nResidents do not need to register in advance for the meeting.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor more information, contact Howard at ahoward@bcgov.net or 843-255-2202.\r\n\r\n<b>Certified delinquent&nbsp;</b><b>tax bills are mailed&nbsp;</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Treasurer’s Office has mailed 4,200 certified delinquent tax bills to taxpayers with outstanding balances on their real and personal property.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo avoid an additional delinquent fee of $50, taxpayers are urged to pay in full by Aug. 31.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAfter that date all payments on delinquent accounts must be made by guaranteed funds, which are: cash, cashier’s check, certified funds or money order. Personal checks will not be accepted. Taxes must be paid by 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29, to prevent the property from being auctioned at the Delinquent Tax Sale.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTaxes can be paid at one of the office’s three locations, online by phone or by mail.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nVisit BeaufortCountyTreasurer.com.\r\n\r\n<b>Mosquito spraying may&nbsp;</b><b>take place through June 30</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort County Mosquito Control may conduct aerial training, surveillance, and/or spray missions that may include the application of EPA-registered public health insecticides during daylight hours through Friday, June 30.\r\n\r\nIt uses low-flying aircraft and its aerial spraying is dependent upon ideal weather. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt does not treat the salt marsh habitats for adult mosquitoes during these aerial operations.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor additional information, call 843-255-5800.\r\n\r\n<b>Several roads to&nbsp;</b><b>get new asphalt</b>\r\n\r\nAsphalt paving will be taking place from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Friday, June 30, at the following locations:\r\n\r\n• Seabrook Road from U.S. 21 to Mile Post 1.29\r\n\r\n• Keans Neck Road from Kinloch Road to Mile Post 4.08\r\n\r\n• Bellinger Hill Road from Turn Bridge Lane to Plantation Road\r\n\r\n• Mitchellville Road from Blueberry Hill Road to the dead end\r\n\r\n• West Frontage Road from Alexander to Rosemary roads.\r\n\r\nThis work could be intermittent due to unfavorable weather conditions and unforeseen mechanical failures. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThere will be lane closures, but traffic will be maintained through the use of traffic control devices. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nMotorists are asked to use caution when driving through the work zone. &nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Dataw HOA honors&nbsp;</b><b>Rep. Mark Sanford&nbsp;</b>\r\n\r\nU.S. Rep. Mark Sanford, R-SC, visited Dataw Island recently to be formally thanked by the private community’s homeowner’s association.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“Sanford, who was instrumental in supporting private communities in their fights to access federal funding for hurricane relief after Matthew swept through the Lowcountry this past fall, expressed his continued support,” according to a press release.\r\n\r\n“We’re privileged to have Congressman Mark Sanford with us today,” said General Manager Ted Bartlett, on behalf of the Dataw Island Owners Association. “We wanted to express our sincere thanks and gratitude for his willing and capable assistance in getting the attention necessary in the wake of Hurricane Matthew.”\r\n\r\nBartlett said he was impressed with how proactive Sanford has been from the start – beginning from when he and member Jim Dickson decided to call Sanford just after the storm; not only did he answer, but he picked up on the second ring, the release states.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“When we asked you what we thought we should do, you had already done it,” Bartlett said. “You had already prepared letters to both the governor and FEMA, that in our opinion, definitely helped precipitate action on the matter. For this, we would like to thank you, Congressman Sanford, as well as your continued effort to modify the Stafford Act, to treat private communities&nbsp;most fairly.” &nbsp;\r\n\r\nAfter additional introductions, Sanford thanked Dataw for inviting him and pledged his continued support.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“One of the things that I have heard consistently from people in different coastal communities, which really are part and parcel to the way people have chosen to live in the coastal South Carolina, is that we shouldn’t be disadvantaged simply because we choose to associate in our active years or our retirement years the way we do,” Sanford said.&nbsp;', 'News briefs for June 29th-July 5th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'news-briefs-for-june-29th-july-5th', '', '', '2017-06-29 20:41:21', '2017-06-30 00:41:21', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32714', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(32716, 4, '2017-06-29 20:42:12', '2017-06-30 00:42:12', '<h3>By Monica Wiser</h3>\r\nJust about every day, I have to break the news to my patients that their insurance company does not cover hearing aids. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThey are deemed “medically unnecessary” by Medicare and many other insurers. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt is a slap in the face to the 48 million Americans who suffer from hearing loss. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nAccording to the American Speech-Language Hearing Association, 90 percent of those cases cannot be treated with medication or simple surgery. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nInsurance companies may believe that they are saving money by exempting hearing aids from coverage, but the cost of not treating hearing loss is far greater. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nUntreated hearing loss has been linked to several health conditions that insurance companies do end up covering. The following medical conditions have been linked to untreated hearing loss.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Increased risk of dementia</b></p>\r\nJohns Hopkins University recently published a longitudinal study that revealed that people with hearing loss are up to five times as likely to develop dementia if the loss goes untreated. Several other such studies have confirmed this finding (Brandeis University, University of Pennsylvania and Washington University in St. Louis).&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThere are several theories as to why this occurs: increased cognitive load,&nbsp; social isolation and atrophy of the region of the brain that not only processes speech, but processes memory. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe cost to society to treat dementia is estimated to be up to $215 billion annually when the cost of home healthcare and assisted living are taken into account. It is more costly to the nation than treating heart disease or cancer, according to a RAND study.&nbsp; The cost to the patient and their family members is far greater. &nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Increased risk of falls</b></p>\r\nPeople with untreated hearing loss are three times as likely to suffer from injury-causing falls. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe average hospital cost for a fall injury is $35,000. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nAccording to the CDC, falls are the leading cause of injury death for Americans 65 years and older. Non-fatal falls are estimated to cost $34 billion in direct medical costs. &nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Increased hospitalizations</b></p>\r\nThese hospitalizations are not only due to falls, but to lack of awareness of surroundings, leading to car accidents, workplace accidents and pedestrian accidents. The cost of these hospitalizations cannot be accounted for due to the various conditions that may be diagnosed during hospitalization.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Depression</b></p>\r\nThe economic burden of depression, including workplace costs, direct costs and suicide-related costs, was estimated to be $210.5 billion in 2010.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Anxiety</b></p>\r\nAnxiety disorders cost the U.S. more than $42 billion a year, according to The Economic Burden of Anxiety Disorders, a study commissioned by ADAA.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Stress&nbsp;</b></p>\r\nIt is estimated that treating work-related stress alone costs $300 billion, according to the University of Massachusetts Lowell. Stress outside of the workplace was not calculated in this figure.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThese health conditions are costing the nation well over $800 billion, annually. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhile hearing loss does not contribute to every case of dementia, falls, hospitalizations, depression, anxiety and stress, a significant portion of that figure can be reduced by treating hearing loss.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe real cost of not treating hearing loss, however, cannot be measured in cold, hard figures. The cost to society of the unrealized potential of people with hearing loss is immeasurable. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt is time for the healthcare industry to reexamine the medical necessity for treating hearing loss with hearing aids.\r\n\r\n<i>Monica Wiser, M A. CCC-A, is an audiologist in private practice at Beaufort Audiology &amp; Hearing Care, 38 Professional Village on Lady’s Island. She has over 20 years of experience in the field of audiology and has worn hearing aids since childhood.</i>', 'Hearing loss can cause numerous issues', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'hearing-loss-can-cause-numerous-issues', '', '', '2017-06-29 20:42:12', '2017-06-30 00:42:12', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32716', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(32718, 4, '2017-06-29 20:30:31', '2017-06-30 00:30:31', '<em>Photo above:&nbsp;Making a race of it during the Dragonboat Races, Single Marines, background, narrowly won over the JAX Fire Dragons during Race #6 in the Beaufort River. Photos by Bob Sofaly.</em>\r\n\r\nThe popular Dragonboat Races were held June 24 on the Beaufort River.\r\n\r\nThe event raised thousands of dollars both through the sport of dragonboat racing, and outreach efforts, including one-one-one grants to help with needs that are typically not met through traditional means for those impacted by cancer in Beaufort County.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_32719\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1400\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/DSC0400.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32719\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-32719\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/DSC0400.jpg\" alt=\"Dragonboat racers from Gilbert Law Firm accelerate away from the competition to win Race #5 June 24 on the Beaufort River.\" width=\"1400\" height=\"635\"></a> Dragonboat racers from Gilbert Law Firm accelerate away from the competition to win Race #5 June 24 on the Beaufort River.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_32722\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1400\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/RES7310.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32722\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-32722\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/RES7310.jpg\" alt=\"Each team at the event brought their own tent and created their “headquarters.”\" width=\"1400\" height=\"1012\"></a> Each team at the event brought their own tent and created their “headquarters.”[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_32723\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"2136\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/RES7316.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32723\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-32723\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/RES7316.jpg\" alt=\"Boat drummers, like Kinsey Olson for “Thunder Struck,” also went around and gathered donations from spectators at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park.\" width=\"2136\" height=\"3216\"></a> Boat drummers, like Kinsey Olson for “Thunder Struck,” also went around and gathered donations from spectators at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park.[/caption]', 'The race is on!', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-race-is-on', '', '', '2017-06-29 20:46:46', '2017-06-30 00:46:46', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32718', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(32720, 4, '2017-06-29 20:46:01', '2017-06-30 00:46:01', '<em>Photo above: Bob Bender, left, tries to get the student to join him. Others in the group, standing in the background, point to a dolphin jumping in the water. Most of the students had never seen a dolphin in the wild. Photos by Bob Sofaly.</em>\r\n<h3>By Chuck Newton&nbsp;</h3>\r\nAbout 30 high school students and counselors from Mississippi, South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia and Florida learned about the coastal environment on June 22 at The Sands in Port Royal.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe students are part of the six-week-long Resident Program of the mathematics and science division of Claflin University’s Upward Bound program, according to Kalinn Halls, one of the program’s counselors.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“The program helps high school students study math and science away from their own school environment with weekly field trips,” she said.\r\n\r\nThese students were taking part in the “Live Between the Tides” program, said Bob Bender, curator of the Low Country Estuarial and Coastal Learning Center in Port Royal.\r\n\r\nBender showed the mostly inner city students that fragile life can be found even under a simple rock. He also explained how tides affect the environment while trying to catch a baby stone crab.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“When we are done here,” he said, “we’ll gently place this rock back in place so as not to disturb where these animals live.”\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_32727\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"2100\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/RES7298.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32727\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-32727\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/RES7298.jpg\" alt=\"Students in Claflin University’s Upward Bound program take a photo of the baby stone crab being displayed by Bob Bender.\" width=\"2100\" height=\"1473\"></a> Students in Claflin University’s Upward Bound program take a photo of the baby stone crab being displayed by Bob Bender.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Students get up close to marine life', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'students-get-up-close-to-marine-life', '', '', '2018-07-12 10:58:39', '2018-07-12 14:58:39', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32720', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(32723, 4, '2017-06-29 20:43:30', '2017-06-30 00:43:30', '', '_RES7316', 'Boat drummers, like Kinsey Olson for “Thunder Struck,” also went around and gathered donations from spectators at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park.', 'inherit', 'open', 'closed', '', '_res7316', '', '', '2017-06-29 20:44:16', '2017-06-30 00:44:16', '', 32718, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/RES7316.jpg', 0, 'attachment', 'image/jpeg', 0),
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(32731, 4, '2017-06-29 20:48:40', '2017-06-30 00:48:40', '<em>Photo above:&nbsp;Workmen with 4 Seasons Construction Co. raze the Sea Eagle Market, Huddle House and pictured here, the old Burton Fire Station on Wednesday afternoon along Boundary Street. Photos by Bob Sofaly.</em>\r\n\r\nDemolition started on June 20 of three buildings along a key stretch of Beaufort’s Boundary Street that soon will have a wide, sweeping view of the saltwater marsh.\r\n\r\nThe work will be followed up with a general cleanup and landscaping at a later date.\r\n\r\n“This is an important piece of work to beautify the main entrance to historic Beaufort, to showcase our beautiful marsh vistas and create important open space along the busy roadway,” Beaufort City Manager Bill Prokop said.\r\n\r\nThe former Sea Eagle seafood market was the first to come crashing down, ollowed by the former Huddle House and then the old, unused fire station shed.\r\n\r\nThe demolitions are a joint effort of the city, Beaufort County and the Beaufort County Open Land Trust to open up the marsh views and create a passive park along this key entrance to historic Beaufort.\r\n\r\nEfforts to open up the marsh vista are part of the overall $32 million joint Boundary Street Improvement Corridor started in early 2016. The program is on schedule for completion in early 2018 and is on budget, despite slowdowns from Hurricane Matthew and an earlier tropical storm.\r\n\r\nAfter the city&nbsp;bought the Sea Eagle Market property&nbsp;in 2016, the&nbsp;&nbsp;owners relocated across Boundary Street and expanded to include a restaurant. Beaufort County bought the former Huddle House and the Beaufort County Open Land Trust bought the United Way building. Demolition of that structure has been delayed while the county uses it for office space.\r\n\r\nFor more information, visit&nbsp;www.boundarystreetupdate.com.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_32736\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"2100\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Boundary-St.-Demolition-2.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32736\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-32736\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Boundary-St.-Demolition-2.jpg\" alt=\"The old Huddle House on Boundary Street was gutted and demolished. The building at far right is one of the old fire stations for the Burton Fire District, which was razed as well.\" width=\"2100\" height=\"1311\"></a> The old Huddle House on Boundary Street was gutted and demolished. The building at far right is one of the old fire stations for the Burton Fire District, which was razed as well.[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_32735\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"2100\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Boundary-St.-Demolition-1.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32735\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-32735\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Boundary-St.-Demolition-1.jpg\" alt=\"The vacant Sea Eagle Marget on Boundary Street has been razed.\" width=\"2100\" height=\"1473\"></a> The vacant Sea Eagle Marget on Boundary Street has been razed.[/caption]', 'Boundary Street buildings razed', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'boundary-street-buildings-razed', '', '', '2017-06-29 20:48:40', '2017-06-30 00:48:40', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32731', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(32732, 4, '2017-06-29 20:53:00', '2017-06-30 00:53:00', '[caption id=\"attachment_32738\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"480\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/grandchildren-e1498783833275.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32738\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-32738\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/grandchildren-e1498783833275.jpg\" alt=\"Lee Scott’s grandchildren look at the plaques on the Columbarium at Arlington National Cemetery. Photo by Lee Scott.\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\"></a> Lee Scott’s grandchildren look at the plaques on the Columbarium at Arlington National Cemetery. Photo by Lee Scott.[/caption]\r\n<h3>By Lee Scott</h3>\r\nTwo years ago, I wrote about going to visit my father at Arlington National Cemetery. This year, for the first time, I took my four grandchildren. Their great-grandfather is buried at the Columbarium in Arlington.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAs we sat there on the bench looking at Dad’s headstone, the questions started. &nbsp;\r\n\r\n“Why is he in such a little box?”&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“What about a coffin?”&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“Who are all these other people?”&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“What does Tec SPC mean?”&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI turned to my daughter, Faith, and daughter-in-law, Pam, and said, “Your turn.” &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThey answered their questions and told stories about my father. After a while the kids started to walk around and look at all the names of other soldiers. They were curious as to the ones who died young and the ones who were very old.\r\n\r\nThen they came back to me and asked, “Why is there a cross over great-grandpa’s name?” I explained that he was a Christian. &nbsp;\r\n\r\n“But why,” they asked, “are there so many different crosses and what are these other symbols?”&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI got up and looked. They were right. I had never noticed before.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI started to point out, Methodist, Lutheran and Episcopal. Then I realized I did not recognize other symbols.&nbsp; &nbsp;\r\n\r\nPam found a list of U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs approved “emblems of belief” that are available. As the kids walked around they found Judaism, Hindu and other faith symbols. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nWe all discovered it does not matter which faith symbol hangs over the name. The soldiers’ common bond was belief that the United States of America was worth defending and despite their differences, they came together.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOn the way back home to Beaufort, I drove by the Beaufort National Cemetery on Boundary Street. Turns out, you do not have to drive all the way to Arlington to visit a National Cemetery.&nbsp; You may have noticed burials going on there sometimes.&nbsp; &nbsp;\r\n\r\nI went into the cemetery and met John Williams, a retired Marine and one of the volunteers. He explained that in the cemetery there are soldiers who fought on both sides of the Civil War along with many others who later served to defend America. &nbsp; &nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo, before you attend your Fourth of July barbecue and before you attend the fireworks, you may want to visit Beaufort National Cemetery. It is a good reminder of all those soldiers who have served their country.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd while you are at it, try to take some children with you. It is important they understand early about what fighting for our freedom means. But, be prepared, you may have to answer a lot of questions.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHappy Fourth of July!&nbsp;', 'Remember those who served this July 4', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'remember-those-who-served-this-july-4', '', '', '2017-06-29 20:52:17', '2017-06-30 00:52:17', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32732', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(32739, 4, '2017-06-29 20:52:01', '2017-06-30 00:52:01', '<em>Photo above:&nbsp;Kathleen Gray-Gardner, center, watches as James N. Cerico Jr., left, and Meghan Eddy sort through bottles, cans and other recyclable material at the Beaufort County Department of Special Needs. Photos by Bob Sofaly.</em>\r\n\r\n<b>Staff reports</b>\r\n\r\nEmployees at Beaufort County Disabilities &amp; Special Needs (DSN) are proud of the work they do and want to bring more public awareness to the facility and services they provide. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nDSN assists individuals with intellectual and related disabilities such as autism, spinal cord injuries and traumatic brain injuries. Services are provided for consumers throughout their lives, depending upon the need.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor many years, the program was housed in a small former church building in Port Royal. In 2012, DSN moved to its current, much larger, location at 100 Clear Water Way in Beaufort.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe additional space allows for program growth, including increased classroom size, a large lunchroom, indoor and outdoor recreation areas, a vegetable garden and a special place called “the ABLE Garden” where consumers and staff can enjoy its serenity. The rest of the facility contains a conference area and administrative offices.\r\n\r\nEarly interventionists (EI) assist children with developmental delays from birth through age 5, providing assessment and linking them with needed services. If warranted, the school district will provide services from the ages of 6 to 21. This program currently works with 85 families throughout Beaufort County. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nPost-high school, DSN offers a wealth of programs and services such as supervised independent living and seven residential training homes; a Day Treatment Program to assist adults in developing and maintaining daily life and employment skills; respite care and support for families and caregivers; and a summer camp experience called Camp Treasure Chest.\r\n\r\nFred Furman, a case manager with 18 years of experience at DSN, finds satisfaction in helping individuals with intellectual disabilities to achieve their greater potential by helping them identify their abilities and their needs and to work toward realistic and meaningful goals.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“We encourage consumer input in the decisions that will affect their services and their future,” said Furman. “I’m extremely proud that we are consumer-centered.”&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDSN has a cadre of six case managers similarly working with other consumers.\r\n\r\n“Finding appropriate and satisfying employment for consumers is a hallmark of our training efforts in the Day Program,” said Terry Geitner, Day Program director.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThere are individual and group work assignments in various settings in the community. They provide janitorial services for Parks and Leisure Services (PALS), laundry services at Fripp Island, Goodwill Industries, in local supermarkets and in the scullery at Beaufort Marine Air Station.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDarien Haley, training coordinator, said that she could see the difference that meaningful employment makes in the lives of consumers.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“They come alive and their personalities blossom,” she said.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOne of the consumers, who works at Publix, believes he is the best bagger there and takes pride in the work he does.\r\n\r\nTo round out life experiences, Vickie Prescott, planning specialist, schedules monthly outings in the community such as visiting parks, playing tennis, trips to the beach, swimming, exploring museums, among other activities. She is also instrumental in bringing interesting programs to the facility.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWith all of the services and support DSN offers, the mission is ”to facilitate opportunities for consumers to live productively and inclusively in the community.”\r\n\r\n“The glue for the DSN program is the entire staff involvement in the coordination and integration of all components of the program, which provides the continuity of our services,” said Bill Love, DSN executive director. He also acknowledged the tremendous support provided by the Beaufort County commissioners and the administration.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_32740\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"973\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/RES7174-1.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32740\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-32740\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/RES7174-1.jpg\" alt=\"Bruce Marroquín stands over Bruce Shaw and makes sure he feeds documents into the shredder properly at the Beaufort County Department of Special Needs. \" width=\"973\" height=\"1400\"></a> Bruce Marroquín stands over Bruce Shaw and makes sure he feeds documents into the shredder properly at the Beaufort County Department of Special Needs.[/caption]', 'Special needs program helps special people', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'special-needs-program-helps-special-people', '', '', '2017-06-29 20:52:01', '2017-06-30 00:52:01', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32739', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(32744, 4, '2017-06-29 20:52:59', '2017-06-30 00:52:59', 'Some samples of mosquitoes trapped in Beaufort County have tested positive for West Nile virus, according to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC).\r\n\r\n\"Identifying mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus in our state is not uncommon,\" said Chris Evans, DHEC\'s staff entomologist. \"A positive identification should serve as a reminder of the importance of preventing mosquito bites. It\'s the most important step you can take to prevent the spread of illness from mosquitoes to humans.\r\n\r\n\"The mosquito carrying this virus is usually active at night, but can also be active at dusk and dawn and in shady areas during the day,\" Evans said. \"As the state\'s public health agency, we partner with jurisdictions across the state to help trap and identify mosquitoes carrying diseases that can be spread to humans. &nbsp;\r\n\r\n“The virus actually starts with a bird. It spreads when a mosquito bites a bird that has the virus in their blood. The mosquito then can spread the virus to other birds, animals or people, when it bites during feeding.\"\r\n\r\n\"We have strategically applied public health insecticides in Beaufort County\" said Gregg Hunt, Beaufort County Mosquito Control director. \"Our trucks operate during nighttime hours when these mosquito species are most active. The insecticide that we use is very effective, and was selected because it should have a quick knockdown.\"\r\n\r\n\"Most people infected with West Nile virus have no symptoms,\" said Linda Bell, state epidemiologist. \"The risk of serious illness such as encephalitis, a potentially fatal inflammation of the brain, occurs in less than 1 percent of people infected.\"\r\n\r\nAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, symptoms of West Nile virus include the following:\r\n\r\n• No symptoms in most people. Most people (70-80 percent) who become infected with West Nile virus do not develop any symptoms.\r\n\r\n• Febrile illness in some people. About one in five people who are infected will develop a fever with other symptoms such as headache, body aches, joint pains, vomiting, diarrhea or rash. Most people with this type of West Nile virus disease recover completely, but fatigue and weakness can last for weeks or months.\r\n\r\n• Severe symptoms in a few people. Less than 1 percent of people who are infected will develop a serious neurologic illness such as encephalitis or meningitis (inflammation of the brain or surrounding tissues). The symptoms of neurologic illness can include headache, high fever, neck stiffness, disorientation, coma, tremors, seizures or paralysis.\r\n\r\n\"If you have concerns about the virus or develop symptoms, you should contact your healthcare provider,\" Bell said.\r\n\r\nDHEC was notified June 23 of the virus-positive mosquitoes taken from the Beaufort County area.\r\n\r\n“There have been no confirmed transmissions of West Nile virus to humans here in Beaufort County or South Carolina this year,” said R. Taylor Lee, Low Country Regional Health director. “We will continue to monitor going forward.”\r\n\r\nOfficials emphasized that the public plays a vital role in controlling the spread of all mosquito-borne diseases.\r\n\r\n\"Mosquito control workers can\'t do it alone,\" Hunt said. \"We need residents to help.\"\r\n\r\nDead birds can help DHEC and local partners track West Nile virus. Residents can report the finding of dead birds to DHEC.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nVisit www.scdhec.gov/HomeAndEnvironment/ReportIt/ReportDeadBirds.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor more information about preventing mosquito bites and the spread of West Nile virus and other mosquito-borne illnesses, go to www.scdhec.gov/mosquitoes.', 'West Nile found in Beaufort County', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'west-nile-found-in-beaufort-county', '', '', '2017-06-29 20:52:59', '2017-06-30 00:52:59', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32744', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(32746, 4, '2017-06-29 20:56:35', '2017-06-30 00:56:35', '<em>Photo above: A great place to watch&nbsp;fireworks&nbsp;is on the water from a boat. Photo by Bob Sofaly.</em>\r\n<h3>Staff reports</h3>\r\nWhether it’s a few sparklers in your own backyard or one of the community-wide celebrations, there’s nothing like fireworks on the Fourth. Here’s how to get your firework fix: &nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>Independence Day at Parris Island&nbsp;\r\n</b></span><b>Tuesday, July 4\r\n</b><b>MCRD Parris Island</b></p>\r\nGates open at 5 p.m.; Parris Island Band performs at 6:30 p.m.; fireworks start at approximately 9:20 p.m.\r\n\r\nFree and open to the public, this family-friendly event will feature a kid’s fun zone, The Parris Island Band performing patriotic music, and an incredible fireworks celebration. Food and beverages (alcohol and non-alcohol) as well as patriotic glow sticks, bracelets and headbands will be available for purchase.\r\n\r\n<b>What to bring/what to leave at home:</b> No weapons are allowed on base (including concealed weapon permit holders). Additionally, no coolers or outside food/drink is allowed (exceptions for baby formula and milk), pets (except service animals) or outside fireworks are allowed.\r\n\r\n<b>Tips:&nbsp;</b>\r\n\r\n• Follow the signs and use the right-most lane when approaching the main gate area.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n• All people entering the base are required to present a form of ID.\r\n\r\n• There will be multiple parking areas around the depot. Drivers should follow the signs, and Marines will direct them where to park.There will be no overnight parking.&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>Port Royal 4th of July Celebration\r\n</b></span><b>Tuesday, July 4\r\n</b><b>&nbsp;The Sands of Port Royal</b></p>\r\nEvent begins at 5 p.m.; fireworks around 9 p.m.\r\n\r\nHosted by the town of Port Royal and Historic Port Royal Foundation, the Independence Day celebration will include food booths, refreshments, vendors, entertainment, face painting, a water slide, bounce houses and more.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>What to bring/what to leave at home: </b>Bring your own lawn chairs. Bug spray is recommended. No coolers, golf carts or pets allowed.\r\n\r\n<b>Tips: </b>There is free public parking at the Sands and along city streets. &nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Community 4th of July Picnic</span>\r\n</b><b>11 a.m. Tuesday, July 4\r\n</b><b>Riverview Baptist Church\r\n</b><b>2209 Boundary St., Beaufort</b></p>\r\nCommunity members are invited to attend the July 4th Picnic at Riverview Baptist Church in Beaufort.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThere will be games and events for children and adults.\r\n\r\n<b>What to bring: </b>The church will provide meats and drinks, but everyone attending is asked to bring a small side dish.&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>Salute from the Shore&nbsp;\r\n</b></span><b>Tuesday, July 4</b></p>\r\nEvery year on July 4, hundreds of thousands of people gather on the beaches of South Carolina in patriotic attire to wave the red, white and blue and to demonstrate their gratitude to America’s finest for their bravery and commitment.\r\n\r\nThe focal point of the Salute from the Shore has traditionally been highlighted with a flyover of military aircraft. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe flyover will start at 1 p.m. in Myrtle Beach. For a full schedule of flyover times in the Beaufort area, visit salutefromtheshore.org/2017-flyover-schedule.\r\n\r\n<b>What to bring: </b>Participants on the beaches are strongly urged to organize patriotic displays in groups, big and small, and to share their tributes online for armed forces around the world to see.\r\n\r\n<b>Tip: </b>Salute from the Shore encourages participants to share their stories about why they love America and those that protect it by posting their own video and images of the event on social networks to be seen by American Armed Forces deployed throughout the world.\r\n\r\nParticipants can share online at&nbsp;\r\n\r\n• www.salutefromtheshore.org/share-your-salute\r\n\r\n• Facebook www.facebook.com/SalutefromtheShore\r\n\r\n• Twitter @July4Salute, #SalutefromtheShore\r\n\r\n• Instagram @July4salute, #SalutefromtheShore\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Annual Skull Creek 4th of July Celebration</span>\r\n</b><b>7 p.m. Tuesday, July 4\r\n</b><b>fireworks begin at sunset\r\n</b><b>Skull Creek Boathouse</b></p>\r\nThe fireworks display will come from a barge in the Intercoastal Waterway. There will also be music from the Andrew Velez Band.\r\n\r\n<b>Tip: </b>There will be a beer garden at the Skull Creek Boathouse\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">HarbourFest Fireworks at Shelter Cove</span>\r\n</b><b>Tuesday, July 4\r\n</b><b>fireworks start at dusk\r\n</b><b>Shelter Cove Harbour Waterfront</b></p>\r\n<b>Tip:</b> A variety of shuttles are available. Visit www.palmettodunes.com for details.\r\n\r\nFestivities begin at 6 p.m. Shannon Tanner, a crowd favorite who has performed at this event for more than 25 years, will perform. There will be face painting, carnival games and bouncy houses for the children.&nbsp; This family-friendly event will include food and beverage sales also. &nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Tip: </b>Parking is available throughout the area, but will fill up quickly. Avoid traffic and parking stress and come early to dine at one of the restaurants on the waterfront, or bike to the event, but be sure to use the pedestrian bridge under U.S. 278 to avoid vehicle traffic.&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>Fireworks at Harbour Town in Sea Pines\r\n</b></span><b>9 p.m. Tuesday, July 4\r\n</b><b>Harbour Town Lighthouse and&nbsp;\r\n</b><b>Calibogue Sound</b></p>\r\nThe festivities include music, food and more.\r\n\r\n<b>Tip: </b>Parking is located in designated lots along Greenwood Drive; look for attendants to direct. Shuttle transportation will be available to and from Harbour Town. Visit www.seapines.com/events/Fireworks-at-Harbour-Town/July-2017.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">River Street Fourth of July Celebration</span>\r\n</b><b>9:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 4\r\n</b><b>Historic River Street, Savannah</b></p>\r\nThe celebration will begin at 4 p.m. and includes a kid’s zone, prize giveaways and entertainment. River Street will be closed to traffic from 6 p.m. to 3 a.m., so be sure to park elsewhere to avoid delays in leaving after the show. &nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>What to bring: </b>Chairs and bug spray\r\n\r\n<b>Tips:&nbsp;</b>\r\n\r\n• There will be VIP seating available for active and retired military on a first come, first served basis.\r\n\r\n• A great spot for Beaufortonians to see the River Street fireworks is on Hutchinson Island.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Tybee Island Fireworks</span>\r\n</b><b>9 p.m.\r\n</b><b>July 4, 2016\r\n</b><b>Tybee Island Pier</b></p>\r\nSpend a day at the beach and set up the perfect viewing spot early.\r\n\r\nParking fills up quickly and meters are enforced until 8 p.m. islandwide.\r\n\r\n<b>What to bring: </b>Chairs, sunscreen, coolers\r\n\r\n<b>Tip: </b>The city’s website, www.cityoftybee.org, includes a link, “Know Your Beach” where visitors can find beach conditions and current parking vacancy estimates for the island.&nbsp;', 'Let the celebrations begin!', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'let-the-celebrations-begin', '', '', '2017-06-29 20:56:35', '2017-06-30 00:56:35', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32746', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(32749, 4, '2017-06-29 20:57:21', '2017-06-30 00:57:21', '<h3>By Lisa Allen</h3>\r\nAbout 90 people poured into a Beaufort fellowship hall on June 22 to hear about development plans for the Whitehall property, a 19-acre highly visible parcel at the foot of the Richard V. Woods Memorial Bridge.\r\n\r\nThe session, arranged by the Sea Island Corridor Coalition, included a primer on the city development approval process from City Planner Libby Anderson, an appeal from the Coastal Conservation League that the developer save trees and open space, and a plea from coalition president Chuck Newton for the public to remain organized, educated and active.\r\n\r\nMidCity Real Estate Partners, based in Atlanta, is in the process of buying the parcel from a bank that acquired it via foreclosure. The sale is expected to be final by the end of the year and once approved, MidCity will proceed with development. A representative from MidCity planned to attend the meeting but a conflict arose at the last minute, Newton said.\r\n\r\nCity planner Anderson said several Whitehall development plans — and owners — have come and gone since the property was annexed into the city of Beaufort in 2005.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA letter distributed at the end of the meeting from Kirk Demetrops, CEO of MidCity, said the group did a rough concept plan for the parcel in 2016, but is now talking with the city about donating a parcel for public access. They also want to promote pedestrian and bicycle connectivity to downtown.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMidCity said it anticipates having a complete, detailed plan for the property available by early August.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“We believe there is significant demand for high quality residential and boutique commercial and office (space) along Sea Island Parkway,” Demetrops wrote. “Other uses are being considered.”&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDemetrops concluded with “If there are any important factors discussed (at the meeting), please summarize and provide to us.”\r\n\r\nSeveral residents expressed concern about additional traffic pressure on Meridian Road, already a heavily used alternative to the Woods Bridge.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnderson said the scope of the traffic study has yet to be determined, but it’s likely the development will have more than one point of entry.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“In some respects, dilution is a solution,” she said. She would suggest to the county that the traffic study review the entire length of Meridian Road, including its intersection with both Sea Island Parkway and Lady’s Island Drive.\r\n\r\nKate Schaefer, director of the conservation league’s South office, said her group believes walkability is paramount, particularly given the parcel’s location. “We have a swing bridge and no transit system.”\r\n\r\nShe said when communities are designed to enable people to tend to daily needs via foot or bike — called “internal trip capture”—the number of car trips are cut in half.\r\n\r\nHowever, even under the city’s brand new form-based code, open space and walkability components aren’t required under the property’s T4N neighborhood zoning.\r\n\r\n“That’s the plan, that’s the vision, but it isn’t a requirement,” Anderson said. The city also has a much shorter set-back requirement from the water compared to the county.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnderson said developers will have to submit several plans for approval, including subdivision, infrastructure, traffic study, design review and an arborist report. Some will be reviewed by staff, some by the Beaufort-Port Royal Metropolitan Planning Commission. The city is required under state law to decide quickly on each plan, taking no longer than 60 days.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Metropolitan Planning Commission is comprised of two representatives each from the city of Beaufort, the town of Port Royal and Beaufort County. In theory, a city development could be outvoted 4-2 by Port Royal and the county.\r\n\r\nNewton said the intent of the meeting was to make sure residents will be part of the development discussion. He said he wants conversations out in the open rather than behind closed doors.\r\n\r\n“We’re trying to get into the game early,” he said.', 'Group steels itself for Whitehall development', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'group-steels-itself-for-whitehall-development', '', '', '2017-06-29 20:57:21', '2017-06-30 00:57:21', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32749', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(32754, 4, '2017-07-06 08:57:00', '2017-07-06 12:57:00', '<b>Five days, five years&nbsp;</b><b>in history at camp</b>\r\n\r\nFive important years in Beaufort’s history will be the topics at the Fun With History Day Camps at the Verdier House Museum from 9 a.m. to noon from July 10-14 and July 31-Aug. 4.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe camps, sponsored by Historic Beaufort Foundation, are open to children ages 8 to 11.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nActivities, including games, arts and crafts and short walking tours, will focus on five different milestones in Beaufort’s history. Those include the visit of the French in 1562; the Yemassee War in 1715; phosphate mining in 1870; the arrival of the U.S. Marine Corps on Parris Island in 1915; and the world of Beaufort as described in The Sea Island Lady in 1939.\r\n\r\nCamps will be led by experienced educators dedicated to providing unique and engaging experiences. Refreshments will be provided mid-morning.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe cost per child is $75 per week for HBF family members and $85 per child per week for non-HBF members.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCall education coordinator Sue Stanny at 843-379-3331 or email at sstanny@historicbeaufort.org for a Parents’ Information Packet and to register. Space is limited to first-come, first-served.\r\n\r\n<b>Library event to </b><b>focus on local travel</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Branch Library will host Matt Richardson, a longtime Beaufort resident and travel writer, as he talks about a number of fun, interesting and surprisingly easy-to-reach travel destinations less than a day\'s drive from the Beaufort area.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis free event will be held at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 12, at the library at 311 Scott St.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Group to hold&nbsp;</b><b>Backpack Bash</b>\r\n\r\nMentoring Young Minds, a nonprofit organization, will host its first Back to School Backpack Bash on Saturday, Aug. 12, at the John Parker Park in Port Royal.\r\n\r\nRegistration opened on Saturday, July 1, at Eventbrite.\r\n\r\nThe group plans to give away 300 backpacks with some schools supplies in them.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nEmail mym.program@gmail.com for more information.\r\n\r\n<b>Library launches&nbsp;</b><b>summer reading program</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Library team has launched its summer reading season.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nChildren of all ages, teens and adults can register for the program at any of the library’s locations, including the library’s new Bookmobile.\r\n\r\nThe program’s premise is simple: Participants read books to win prizes. Participants choose what they want to read, and points are issued along the way.\r\n\r\nIn addition to the reading component, participants can attend events built upon this year’s theme, “Build a Better World.” Teens, children and families can participate in events centered on building structures, miniature cars, space crafts and LEGOs.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nStaff from the South Carolina Aquarium will visit some branches. Participants can enjoy energetic, live music performances from regional talent such as The Jolly Lollies and Patty Shukla.\r\n\r\nThe program and events are free to Beaufort County residents. Visit BeaufortCountyLibrary.org/Summer-Reading to learn more.\r\n\r\n<b>Hospice in need&nbsp;</b><b>of volunteers</b>\r\n\r\nFriends of Caroline Hospice Thrift Store is seeking a variety of volunteers to assist in the overall operation of the store. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nOpportunities include assisting in sorting/pricing donations, organizing, social media monitoring and customer service. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nStore hours are from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday and Saturday; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor more information, contact Sara, volunteer coordinator at 843-525-6257 or visit www.friendsofcarolinehospice.org for an online volunteer application.\r\n\r\n<b>Volunteer orientation&nbsp;</b><b>at Habitat for Humanity</b>\r\n\r\nWondering how you might be able to help LowCountry Habitat for Humanity?&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAttend their Volunteer Orientation held at 10 a.m. the second Saturday of every month at 616 Parris Island Gateway, Beaufort.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nVolunteer opportunities exist in every area of operations at LowCountry Habitat; there is a need for all types of abilities and skill levels, from construction to volunteering at the ReStore to serving on various committees and more.\r\n\r\nFor more information, contact Lee McSavaney, volunteer coordinator at 843-522-3500 or email info@lowcountryhabitat.org.\r\n\r\n<b>Christian camp&nbsp;</b><b>will offer sports</b>\r\n\r\nGo the Distance, a sports camp for children ages 6-12, will be held from 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Monday, July 24, through Friday, July 28, at Beaufort Academy.\r\n\r\nThis Christian sports camp is being sponsored by Tidal Creek Fellowship.\r\n\r\nCampers can choose between basketball, soccer, ultimate Frisbee and cheerleading.\r\n\r\nThe camp features Christian coaches, quality sports instruction, positive role models, daily Bible times, skits and fun.\r\n\r\nThe cost is $40 per camper, but additional siblings in the same family are $25. Every camper receives a camp T-shirt, collector’s pin and daily take-home Bible studies.\r\n\r\nBeaufort Academy is at 240 Sams Point Road on Lady’s Island. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo register or for more information, visit www.tidalcreek.net.\r\n\r\n<b>Starving Artist Market&nbsp;</b><b>returns to Port Royal &nbsp;</b>\r\n\r\nThe Starving Artists Market, an open air art market featuring all original arts and crafts, is re-opening.\r\n\r\nIt is located at 1503 Paris Ave. in Port Royal and will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays through mid-December weather permitting.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn addition to arts, crafts and antiques, there will be art demonstrations and art market t-Shirts.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis is the market’s third year in Port Royal and it will once again be featuring paintings, drawings, jewelry, photographs, scarves, woodwork, glass art, sea shell art and other original creations by local artists.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLocal fine artists, crafters or local antique dealers who wish to participate should call or text Jim Torcum at 843-592-4285 for more information.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Tsa Lung yoga is&nbsp;</b><b>offered at TheraVista</b>\r\n\r\nThe public is invited to “experience the self-healing practice of Tsa Lung, an ancient Tibetan Bon tradition,” from 4-5:30 p.m. Sundays at TheraVista: Haven for the Awakening Soul.\r\n\r\n“Tsa Lung engages your mind, body and spirit with purifying breathing and gentle yoga exercises,” according to a release. “Participants will learn inner refuge meditation, nine purification breaths and sitting yoga exercises to revitalize your life force energy and connect to your deep self. No previous yoga or meditation experience is required.”&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA gratitude offering of $10-$20 is suggested.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTheraVista: Haven for the Awakening Soul is at 263 Brickyard Point Road on Lady\'s Island\r\n\r\nVisit theravista.org or email Emily at emilydfj@gmail.com.', 'What To Do the week of July 6th-12th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-to-do-the-week-of-july-6th-12th', '', '', '2017-07-06 08:57:00', '2017-07-06 12:57:00', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32754', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(32756, 4, '2017-07-06 08:58:39', '2017-07-06 12:58:39', '<h3>By Bill Rauch</h3>\r\nLast week — which slipped by largely unnoticed — was a pivotal week in one of the great dramas of our time.\r\n\r\nTo begin the story modestly, driving home I noticed that one of my neighbors is installing solar panels on his roof. The word has also circulated recently that a solar farm is going in where there is now farmland at the end of the road. Sailing in the northeast last summer, we saw what was described as a highly successful wind farm off Block Island in the Long Island Sound. Driving through the west we saw wind farms that went on for miles.\r\n\r\nEven SCE&amp;G is now on board. They’re building a 6,156-panel solar farm on land adjacent to their headquarters in Cayce, according to a news release the company issued last week. The facility will come online in November, the company said.\r\n\r\nEnergy generation from sustainable sources is working.&nbsp; And not just because of subsidies and tax breaks. The technologies, while continuing constantly to be improved, are now financially feasible.\r\n\r\nBut there’s still one big problem: when the wind dies, or the rains come, or night falls, the generators stop. And the technology that would permit the storing of sufficient energy — the batteries with the capacity to store and provide adequate power when the generators are off — power enough to energize our homes and businesses aren’t there yet. A Bloomberg New Energy Finance report published last week predicted $239 billion will be spent worldwide on lithium-ion batteries by 2040. This money will go largely to batteries we charge during peak times to power our homes and businesses and cars during the off-peak times, the report said.\r\n\r\nThose technologies, when taken together — wind, solar, lithium-ion batteries — will begin to move us in a substantial way away from our current fossil fuel dependence.\r\n\r\nBut that is then and this is now.\r\n\r\nThe scientific community says in virtual unison that now is the time to get off the fossil fuels that provide inestimable comfort to our lives. Study after study finds there is a clear nexus between fossil fuel use and sea level rise. And the seas are demonstrably rising. Heeding the warnings, the Democrats in both the U.S. Senate and the California General Assembly are calling for a full transition to renewable energy sources.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe greenies are at the gates.\r\n\r\nMarked sea level rise threatens chaos in ways unimaginable. What if not chaos would result from the federal government, for example, announcing that in the out years FEMA won’t continue to offer flood insurance for oceanfront lots? Who of sound mind thinks the private sector might then step in to save the day? How many trillions in real estate values would be lost that day? And that’s just in the USA.\r\n\r\nRegrettably wind and solar — now each growing like gangbusters — aren’t ready yet to pick up the slack. Neither certainly is their infant clean energy cousin, biothermal.\r\n\r\nThat leaves clean coal and nuclear that might provide the clean bridge to the clean future, which is what prompted me to write about this subject today. Their respective prospects each took a beating last week.\r\n\r\nSouth Carolina Electric and Gas (SCE&amp;G) and its partner, Santee Cooper, are billions of dollars over budget and only about 38 percent complete at their jointly-owned state-of-the-art V.C.Sumner 1&amp;2 nuclear plants near Jenkinsville in the Midlands. SCE&amp;G has already raised their rates across the board by about 20 percent to pay for the beleaguered project. The company’s customers (us) now pay more for a kilowatt hour of electricity than any other public electrical utility customers this side of Las Vegas. To make things worse, now SCE&amp;G and Santee Cooper’s contractor for the project, The Westinghouse Electric Company, recently sought bankruptcy protection. SCE&amp;G and Santee Cooper told the Public Service Commission last week that they’ll take until Aug. 10 to decide whether to go it alone building the two new reactors, or scale the project back to one new reactor, or scuttle it altogether.\r\n\r\nThe company’s customers have already pitched in $1.4 billion of the $7.7 billion they (we) are now scheduled to pay under a recently-negotiated settlement agreement. If the utilities scrap the project, that money (our money) is gone. It was invested in a dinosaur farm.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMeanwhile, last week the largest “clean coal” facility in the U.S. announced it would no longer burn coal to generate electricity, and that it would instead power the plant with natural gas. The Southern Company and Mississippi Power, the plant’s owners, will not turn on the “coal gasification” portion of their long-heralded Kemper County Power Plant, the companies said in a joint statement. This was the technology that was supposed to make coal clean. Now gone like the dinosaurs.\r\n\r\nSo if nuclear and clean coal aren’t going to provide the needed cleaner bridge to the future, what might?\r\n\r\nLast week it was also announced that dichloromethane levels have doubled in the stratosphere since 2004.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhat are they and why do they matter?\r\n\r\nDichloromethanes are the little-regulated active ingredient in adhesives and industrial strength solvents that are used for stripping paint and degreasing kitchen, factory and automotive equipment. According to a British study reported on last week in the scientific journal Nature Communications, the dichloromethane gasses that are released when these adhesives and solvents are used both deplete the ozone layer (which had been reportedly healing itself as of late) and — the study says — they also trap heat in the atmosphere that contributes significantly to global warming.\r\n\r\nSince wrestling the chlorofluorocarbons to the ground at the beginning of this century, we’ve needed a new villain, a villain less central to our collective comfort than are the fossil fuels. Dichloromethanes may be it. Limiting their use might help buy some of the time needed to improve, build and distribute the batteries so that the energy derived from wind and solar can be stored.\r\n\r\nMaybe there’s still hope we’ll avoid the chaos.\r\n\r\nIt was plenty hot enough in Beaufort last week. We lathered the boys in SPF 50 sunblock before they went off to their soccer camp. And, yes, the tides seeping silently up into the yard were plenty high enough too.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<i>Bill Rauch was the mayor of Beaufort from 1999-2008. Email Bill at TheRauchReport@gmail.com.</i>', 'The Greenies are at the gates but interim solutions falter', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-greenies-are-at-the-gates-but-interim-solutions-falter', '', '', '2017-07-06 08:58:39', '2017-07-06 12:58:39', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32756', 0, 'post', '', 0);
