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(33665, 4, '2017-10-19 14:19:41', '2017-10-19 18:19:41', '<b>Beaufort chamber to&nbsp;</b><b>host grand opening</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce and Ballenger Realty will celebrate the grand opening of its additional location in downtown Beaufort from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20, at 101 West St. Extension.\r\n\r\nA ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at noon. Refreshments will be served.\r\n\r\nBallenger Realty was established in 2000 on Lady\'s Island with only two partners. In May 2004, it expanded and opened its Carteret Street office, and now has 32 agents.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe new office on West Street Extension will be additional office space and its main office will remain at 613A Carteret St.\r\n\r\nTo learn more about Ballenger Realty, visit www.ballengerrealty.com.\r\n\r\nFor more information, visit www.beaufortchamber.org or call 843-525-8500.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Coffee with Colleagues&nbsp;</b><b>coming on Oct. 20</b>\r\n\r\nA free networking opportunity for Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce members will be held from 8:30-9:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 20, at the Downtown Marina at 1006 Bay St., Beaufort.\r\n\r\nCoffee with Colleagues will be hosted by Beaufort Lands End Tours.\r\n\r\nEmail lanelle@beaufortsc.org to RSVP.\r\n\r\n<b>Retouched headshots&nbsp;</b><b>being offered by chamber</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Regional Chamber is partnering with Captured Moments &amp; Photography for a professional headshot event for $75 from1:30-4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19.\r\n\r\nThis is an exclusive half-off offer for chamber members to select a favorite headshot and Captured Moments will retouch the photo.\r\n\r\nTo register for a time slot visit:\r\n\r\nwww.signupgenius.com/go/5080a44ada62caafd0-headshot\r\n\r\n<b>Business for Breakfast&nbsp;</b><b>covers variety of topics</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce and SC LowCountry SCORE Chapter will hold a Business for Breakfast Series for Small Businesses from 8:30-9:30 a.m. Wednesdays at the chamber offices at 701 Craven St. These events are free for chamber members and $15 for nonmembers.\r\n\r\nThe schedule is as follows:\r\n\r\n• Nov. 8: Government Contracting 101 for Small Businesses\r\n\r\n• Dec. 13: Year End Tax Strategies\r\n\r\n• Jan. 10: Click Click Click: Using Social Media\r\n\r\n• Feb. 14: I Did What? — Hiring Without Tears\r\n\r\n• March 14: Building a Successful Brand\r\n\r\n• April 11: Retailing Strategies in an Amazon World\r\n\r\n• May 9: Riddle Me This, Money Man —Financial Statements Made Simpler\r\n\r\n<b>Lunch &amp; Learn offered&nbsp;</b><b>for small businesses</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Regional Chamber will hold a Lunch &amp; Learn event called “7 Ways to Use LinkedIn to Grow Your Small Business.”\r\n\r\nThe event will be held from noon to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, at the chamber offices at 701 Craven St.\r\n\r\n“There are nearly 30 million small businesses in the United States, but only half of them will make it past five years. To ensure your small business is in the successful half, the chamber wants to encourage you to capitalize on various ways LinkedIn can evolve your business,” according to a release.\r\n\r\nThe seminar is free for members and $20 for nonmembers.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nEmail Carolyn@beaufortsc.org.', 'Chamber Corner for October 19th-25th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'chamber-corner-for-october-19th-25th', '', '', '2017-10-20 14:20:19', '2017-10-20 18:20:19', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=33665', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(33668, 4, '2017-10-19 14:20:36', '2017-10-19 18:20:36', 'President Donald Trump signed an executive order to stop paying subsidies for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act.\r\n\r\nU.S. Rep. Mark Sanford, R-SC, and U.S. Sen. Tim Scott, R-SC, responded to that action:\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Rep. Mark Sanford</b></p>\r\nAmericans should be given more choice in healthcare and at a lower cost. It’s as simple as that. And that’s what I tried to achieve with the Obamacare Replacement Act, a bill that I introduced with Sen. Rand Paul earlier this year.\r\n\r\nThe Obamacare Replacement Act, which was officially endorsed by the House Freedom Caucus, would repeal those aspects of Obamacare that acted as the main drivers of increased prices and premiums and replaces them with a free market, patient-centered, and consumer-driven healthcare system.\r\n\r\nAmong other things, this bill would 1) legalize inexpensive insurance plans; 2) help individuals to buy insurance across state lines; and 3) allow individuals to band together to purchase insurance, increasing their purchasing power. These are all aspects of President Trump’s new plan.\r\n\r\nAccordingly, I’m cautiously optimistic about the president’s plan that could lead to small businesses and individuals banding together and buying insurance across state lines, which would give increased bargaining power and lead to lower prices. And the icing on the cake? This plan isn’t a government mandate.&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Sen. Tim Scott</b></p>\r\nDuring a time when South Carolinians, and Americans across the country, stand on the verge of facing more steep premium increases, this is a welcome action. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis announcement is a clear example of how we can help folks gain access to health insurance by increasing affordable options and empowering small businesses to help their employees gain access to coverage.\r\n\r\nThe facts don’t lie. By 2018, nearly 50 percent of all U.S. counties are expected to have only one option on the exchange, leaving more than a quarter of a million people with no option for coverage. Not to mention premiums continue to rise with South Carolinians facing a 31 percent increase by next year.\r\n\r\nThis decision shows what we can do to help the American people as we continue the healthcare debate.', 'Sanford, Scott: Trump made right decision on healthcare', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'sanford-scott-trump-made-right-decision-on-healthcare', '', '', '2017-10-20 14:21:11', '2017-10-20 18:21:11', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=33668', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(33670, 4, '2017-10-20 14:21:08', '2017-10-20 18:21:08', '', 'Maurice Jenkins', 'Maurice Laron Jenkins', 'inherit', 'open', 'closed', '', 'maurice-jenkins', '', '', '2017-10-20 14:21:29', '2017-10-20 18:21:29', '', 33664, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Maurice-Jenkins.png', 0, 'attachment', 'image/png', 0),
(33672, 4, '2017-10-19 14:25:03', '2017-10-19 18:25:03', 'The Lowcountry Food Bank,&nbsp; a volunteer-based nonprofit whose mission is to lead the fight against hunger, announced the election of Shelley Yuhas as the new president of the board of directors, Tiffany Crumpton as the vice chairman, Erik Glaser as treasurer and Brett Hulsey as secretary. In the front row are Hulsey, Yuhas, Darryl Porter, Mike Smith and Lindsey Douglas. In the back row are Mark Mizell, Crumpton, Evie Evans and Tyler Condon. Not shown are Erik Glaser, David Hood and Frank Lapsley. The Lowcountry Food Bank serves the 10 coastal counties of South Carolina and distributed more than 26 million pounds of food in 2016. Photo provided.', 'Lowcountry Food Bank announces board', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'lowcountry-food-bank-announces-board', '', '', '2017-10-20 14:25:22', '2017-10-20 18:25:22', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=33672', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(33673, 4, '2017-10-20 14:23:28', '2017-10-20 18:23:28', '', 'Board Photo October 2017', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'closed', '', 'board-photo-october-2017', '', '', '2017-10-20 14:23:28', '2017-10-20 18:23:28', '', 33672, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Board-Photo-October-2017.jpg', 0, 'attachment', 'image/jpeg', 0),
(33676, 4, '2017-10-19 14:31:02', '2017-10-19 18:31:02', '[caption id=\"attachment_33686\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"3395\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/jewelry.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-33686\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-33686\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/jewelry.jpg\" alt=\"Some of the pieces that will be part of the “Elemental Flair” show at the BAA. Photos provided.\" width=\"3395\" height=\"2547\"></a> Some of the pieces that will be part of the “Elemental Flair” show at the BAA. Photos provided.[/caption]\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/jewelry2.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-33688\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33688\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/jewelry2.jpg\" alt=\"jewelry2\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\"></a> <a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/jewelry3.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-33691\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33691\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/jewelry3.jpg\" alt=\"jewelry3\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1615\"></a>\r\n\r\n“Elemental Flair” is the name of the upcoming Beaufort Art Association (BAA) show, featuring the jewelry-making skills of local artists Barbara Miller and Jan Glover. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe show opens Sunday, Oct. 29, and runs through Jan. 9.\r\n\r\nAn opening reception with the artists will be held from 5-7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, at the BAA Gallery at 913 Bay St. in Beaufort. The public is invited to join in for an evening of friends, food and handcrafted art.&nbsp; Also on exhibit will be the artwork of other local artists who are members of the gallery.\r\n\r\nMiller’s art merges her life-long love of fiber knitting with her admiration for unusual handmade jewelry. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nHaving started knitting at the age of 10, Miller has designed everything from scarves and sweaters to coats and hats. According to the artist, wire knitting uses the same techniques as fiber knitting, substituting wire for yarn and embellishing it with beads to produce a one-of-a-kind piece of wearable art. Most of her designs are collar necklaces or cuff bracelets.\r\n\r\nOver the years, Miller has perfected her art so that it ages well. She uses stainless steel for most of her pieces because it is strong, doesn’t tarnish and has minimal nickel content. &nbsp;\r\n\r\n“My favorite beading materials include semi-precious gemstones, fresh water pearls with unusual textures and shapes, handmade glass beads, coral and shell,” she said. “I have antique gold-filled pieces that have aged extremely well.”\r\n\r\nMiller’s work has been featured in art galleries and clothing designer shops in Asheville, Taos, N.M., and Beaufort, Charleston, Hilton Head, Sullivan’s Island and John’s Island.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCurrently, it can be found in shops and galleries in Beaufort and Hilton Head, and Greensboro, N.C.\r\n\r\nGlover says that an eye condition as a young girl led her to begin making jewelry. She had to wear an eye patch and do regular hand-eye coordination therapy, which involved working on a bead loom with seed beads daily. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nOnce she started down that path, she says her journey continues full steam – and is still therapeutic all these decades later.\r\n\r\n“My next jewelry making encounter was in 1992 when I stumbled upon my first bead and jewelry supply shop,” she said. “With the owner’s help, I designed my first piece – a necklace – and have continued to design and handcraft jewelry ever since.”\r\n\r\nGlover says her interests and range of techniques have varied over time.&nbsp; Her techniques include form folding copper metal, usually embossed or textured, with applied patina and acrylic spray to protect the wearer and the piece’s finish. Other techniques include wire wrapping and stringing. She often uses Fair Trade Kazuri beads, which are handmade in Kenya by Swahili women. &nbsp;\r\n\r\n“In addition to earning salaries four times the average for that region,” Glover said, “these women receive healthcare and child care as part of their employment. When a person purchases Kazuri jewelry, they are helping care for these women and their families.”\r\n\r\nGlover goes a step further by giving a portion of the sales of her Kazuri bead jewelry to Water Mission, an organization that provides clean water to underserved communities.\r\n\r\nChartered in 1957, the Beaufort Art Association is a tax-exempt membership organization. Currently, about 175 local artists belong, with about 65 of them exhibiting their work in the gallery. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nVisit www.beaufortartassociation.com or call 843-521-4444.&nbsp;', '‘Elemental Flair’ shows off artists’ jewelry-making skills', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'elemental-flair-shows-off-artists-jewelry-making-skills', '', '', '2017-10-20 14:34:30', '2017-10-20 18:34:30', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=33676', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(33677, 4, '2017-10-19 14:27:32', '2017-10-19 18:27:32', '<b>The trail is not to&nbsp;</b><b>blame for flooding</b>\r\n\r\nA recent article in the Beaufort Gazette on a community meeting to address the flooding concerns in the Mossy Oaks area indicated that some individuals believe that the construction of the Spanish Moss Trail on the Port Royal Railroad right-of-way to the west of the community was responsible for the flooding.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis is not correct.\r\n\r\nThe railroad was constructed on this alignment in the 1870s and a crossing of the marsh section was installed at that time. While it may have been a trestle in the beginning, I know from personal experience that it has been a culvert for more than 30 years. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nI lived on West Royal Oaks Drive from 1986 to 1992 and thereafter on Brotherhood Way. I walked the railroad right-of-way regularly with my children. Conversations with lifetime residents of Beaufort confirm those observations.\r\n\r\nWhen the Spanish Moss Trail was constructed in this section in 2013, the contractor simply graded the existing surface of the berm and installed a 12-foot wide strip of concrete. No changes were made to the culvert or to the marsh on either side.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis is not to say that the berm itself may not be a factor in the flooding since the existing culvert may be too small or installed at the wrong elevation. The city of Beaufort and its partners are conducting a full analysis of the entire situation and presumably will evaluate this along with many other factors.&nbsp; Whatever their findings, I can assure everyone that the construction of the trail was not responsible for the flooding in the Mossy Oaks area.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><b>Dean Moss\r\n</b><b>Volunteer Executive Director\r\n</b><b>Friends of the Spanish Moss Trail</b></p>', 'Letter to the Editor', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'letter-to-the-editor-26', '', '', '2017-10-27 10:52:05', '2017-10-27 14:52:05', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=33677', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(33680, 4, '2017-10-19 14:29:13', '2017-10-19 18:29:13', '<h3><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Screen-Shot-2017-10-20-at-2.30.06-PM.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-33681\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33681\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Screen-Shot-2017-10-20-at-2.30.06-PM.png\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2017-10-20 at 2.30.06 PM\" width=\"1466\" height=\"1160\"></a></h3>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Screen-Shot-2017-10-20-at-2.29.58-PM.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-33682\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33682\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Screen-Shot-2017-10-20-at-2.29.58-PM.png\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2017-10-20 at 2.29.58 PM\" width=\"1462\" height=\"920\"></a>\r\n<h3>By Everett Ballenger&nbsp;</h3>\r\nWe recently looked at the various price brackets of what homes were selling for in the five areas (the city of Beaufort, Port Royal, Moss Oaks, Lady’s Island and Burton) that we monitor.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt was interesting but not surprising to see the difference in sales numbers the further we went up the price scale.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis month I thought it might be of interest to look by price bracket at the number of homes sold in the last 12 months in the same five areas, using a single date in September to compare single-family home inventory on a year-on-year basis. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nAs to the question of inventory based on the data in the chart, the number of houses available in the areas we monitor has decreased 3.9 percent. This decrease is primarily occurring in homes priced under $300,000.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOther than the $500,000 to $599,999 price range, which saw 47.8 percent decrease, the price brackets above $599,999 inventory remained mostly steady over 2016. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nI feel the year-on-year drop of only 3.9 percent is encouraging when one looks back at the 2015-2016 decrease 12.7 percent.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA steady inventory stream is vital to keeping the Beaufort real estate market humming along.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAgents that were, and still are in the business during the housing collapse in the first decade of 2000, witnessed an almost unprecedented decline in new home building. Needless to say, with such cutback eventually it would come back to bite us as regards to the amount of homes available for sale today. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe inventory situation in Northern Beaufort County has been alleviated to some extent by the influx of national building companies that can mass produce homes at reasonable cost to the home buyer.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOne possible fly in the ointment may be homes that were affected by flooding from Matthew and Irma. The homeowners will need to declare any flood damage they may have suffered when they go to sell the property, and this in turn may dissuade some potential buyers from purchasing that property. Only time will tell if this does indeed become an issue. &nbsp;\r\n\r\n<i>Everett Ballenger is the owner of B.I.C Ballenger Realty and is the former president of the Beaufort County Association of Realtors.</i>', 'Lower-priced housing inventory decreasing', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'lower-priced-housing-inventory-decreasing', '', '', '2017-10-20 14:30:55', '2017-10-20 18:30:55', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=33680', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(33685, 4, '2017-10-19 14:31:08', '2017-10-19 18:31:08', '[caption id=\"attachment_33687\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"980\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/ABA7791.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-33687\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-33687\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/ABA7791.jpg\" alt=\"This one of Bill Lea’s nature photographs. Photo provided.\" width=\"980\" height=\"652\"></a> This one of Bill Lea’s nature photographs. Photo provided.[/caption]\r\n\r\nNational acclaimed nature photography Bill Lea will be presenting “Winter magic in the Grand Tetons and Yellowstone” to the Photography Club of Beaufort on Monday, Nov. 13,h in the Technical College of the Lowcountry in the Auditorium.\r\n\r\nPhotographing wildlife, wildflowers, landscapes and a variety of other natural subjects from the Canadian Rockies to South Florida has long been a passion for Lea. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nHe may be best known for his portrayal of black bears, the Great Smoky Mountains and the Florida Everglades. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nPhotographing black bears for more than two decades has provided Lea with extraordinary opportunities to learn about bears. For nearly 20 years he has been presenting educational programs throughout western North Carolina and Eastern Tennessee in an effort to dispel the many myths and un-truths about bears. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nHe has appeared on Dateline NBC, National Public Radio, Midwest Outdoors, Animal Planet, local radio stations, news stations and a variety of other programs.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Photography Club of Beaufort meets the second Monday each month at 7 p.m. at the Technical College of the Lowcountry, 921 Ribaut Road.\r\n\r\nThe meeting is free and the public is invited to attend. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor more information, visit www.photoclubbeaufort.com.', 'Photographer bringing winter magic to Lowcountry', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'photographer-bringing-winter-magic-to-lowcountry', '', '', '2017-10-20 14:32:45', '2017-10-20 18:32:45', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=33685', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(33690, 4, '2017-10-19 14:32:58', '2017-10-19 18:32:58', '<b>Foundation surprises&nbsp;</b><b>schools with cash awards</b>\r\n\r\nSupporters and board members of the Foundation for Educational Excellence visited 14 Beaufort County schools this week to surprise 19 teachers with grant awards.\r\n\r\nThe teachers, recipients of the foundation’s fall Innovative Teacher Grants, were presented with balloons and oversized checks.\r\n\r\nThe 18 grants ranged from $179 to $1,500 and totaled more than $10,000.&nbsp; The foundation said the awards will provide innovative learning opportunities for more than 4,000 students districtwide. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nFunded projects include reading, coding and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), musical arts performances and a pollinator garden.\r\n\r\nEstablished in 2007, the foundation awarded its first grants in 2009. Twice each year, grants of up to $750 are awarded to individual teachers and up to $1,500 for team requests. Thousands of students have benefitted since 2009. The $10,000 awarded this week brings the foundation’s giving to over $180,000 since grants were first awarded in 2009.\r\n\r\nIn Northern Beaufort County, Beaufort High’s Nancy Ungvarsky and Deborah Kidd were awarded $1,500 for its project called Back to Native: Pollinator Garden.\r\n\r\nEve Weaver of Robert Smalls International Academy was awarded $419.96 for a project called Magnetic Math and Engineering and $246.48 for Geometry in Motion: Integrating Art and Math with Origami.\r\n\r\nJohn Cullinen of Battery Creek High was awarded $571.22 for Infrared Photography: Beyond the Visible Light Spectrum.\r\n\r\nChristopher Crabb and Nicholas Glick of Mossy Oaks Elementary were awarded $1,100 for a project called Disney’s Mulan Jr.\r\n\r\nShelley Krebs of Port Royal Elementary was awarded $320.79 for Critical Thinking with Games.\r\n\r\nAlexis Hines of Beaufort Middle was awarded $750 for Foundations in Personal Finance.\r\n\r\nMelissale Rivera of Shanklin Elementary was awarded $250 for A Snapshot of Me!\r\n\r\n<b>High school seniors&nbsp;</b><b>focus of application day</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort County high school seniors received one-on-one coaching recently as they prepared college applications with help from school counselors, parents, community volunteers and representatives of colleges and universities.\r\n\r\nCollege Application Day, a joint project of the Beaufort County School District, the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education and the South Carolina Department of Education, provides coaching and advice to students at all of the district’s high schools as they fill out actual college applications online.\r\n\r\n“Applying for college isn’t a simple thing,” said Superintendent Jeff Moss. “The complexity of the process can be pretty intimidating, so we provide coaches who work with students one on one during the day.”\r\n\r\n<b>84.9 percent qualify&nbsp;</b><b>for national certificates</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort County School District high school students outperformed their peers from across South Carolina on a key statewide exam during the 2016-17 school year, according to data released by the South Carolina Department of Education.\r\n\r\nSouth Carolina requires all 11th-graders to take WorkKeys exams each spring, and students who post qualifying scores earn “portable” certificates at the Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum levels that can be used to qualify for good-paying jobs anywhere in the nation. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nIncreasing numbers of businesses require job applicants to have WorkKeys certificates. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nAmong Beaufort County 11th-graders, 84.9 percent scored high enough to earn a certificate (Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum), compared to 84 percent of 11th-graders statewide. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThat marked a decrease from last year, when 87.6 percent of district 11th-graders scored high enough to earn a certificate compared to 86.8 percent statewide.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLooking at students earning Silver certificates and above, 63.3 percent of Beaufort County 11th-graders qualified in 2016-17 compared to 60.8 percent statewide. A score of Silver or better was adopted by the South Carolina Education Oversight Committee last month as one measure of a career-ready student in high school.\r\n\r\nSuperintendent Jeff Moss said that many businesses across the nation now use WorkKeys certificates as prescreening tools for job applicants.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“It’s a skills and knowledge measurement system that’s consistent nationwide,” he said, “so businesses can rely on it no matter where they’re located.&nbsp; And it works for our high school students, too, because it lets them know what they need to concentrate on if they hope to land good-paying jobs.”\r\n\r\nMoss said that a variety of work-based experiences are available for Beaufort County students, and the district is working with local business and industry partners to expand and enhance those opportunities.\r\n\r\n<b>State submits plan&nbsp;</b><b>for student success</b>\r\n\r\nThe South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) announced that it has submitted its Consolidated Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) plan to the U.S. Department of Education.\r\n\r\n\"This submission is the culmination of thousands of hours of hard work and collaborative effort by the people of South Carolina,\" said State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman.\r\n\r\n\"Our plan is designed to move student achievement forward and the time is now to get to work on making that happen and ensuring our graduates are prepared for success.\"\r\n\r\nFor over a year, the SCDE collaborated with parents, teachers, school and district administrators, education advocates, and business and community leaders to create a multiple measure education system that provides students with a rigorous system of instruction that leads to high quality learning opportunities and academic outcomes.', 'School briefs for October 19th-25th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'school-briefs-for-october-19th-25th', '', '', '2018-07-12 10:58:37', '2018-07-12 14:58:37', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=33690', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(33694, 4, '2017-10-19 14:34:36', '2017-10-19 18:34:36', '<b>Hargray awards Beaufort&nbsp;</b><b>grant for infrastructure</b>\r\n\r\nThe city of Beaufort has been awarded a $300,000 grant by Hargray Communications Inc. for road and infrastructure improvements in Commerce Park.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAccording to a release, “Hargray’s executive team, which is based in the Lowcountry, understands the importance of economic development. Furthermore, Hargray has also agreed to partner with the city in the efforts to bring an advanced fiber-optic infrastructure to Commerce Park.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo further the partnership between Hargray and the city, they are also bringing high speed wi-fi service to the Henry C. Chambers Park in downtown Beaufort.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMayor Billy Keyserling thanked Hargray for the grant and for its support in improving the infrastructure throughout the city.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Online driver’s license&nbsp;</b><b>renewal now available</b>\r\n\r\nThe South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) recently announced a new way for South Carolina residents to do business with the agency.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMost South Carolinians who have a regular (Class D, E, F, M, or any combination of the four) driver’s license, whose driving privileges are in good standing, can renew their license from home at www.scdmvonline.com.\r\n\r\n“This eliminates the need to visit an SCDMV branch and keeps wait times and lines shorter for the public,” said Executive Director Kevin Shwedo. “We’re a customer-centric agency, and this is a small step in the process of bringing the SCDMV to customers, instead of making customers come to us.”&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDrivers will need to visit the SCDMV every other time they are due for renewal in order to take a new photograph for their license, as long as their driving privileges remain in good standing.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThose with a commercial driver’s license or identification card or international customers must continue to visit an SCDMV branch to renew their license or ID. Due to state and federal laws, these cards are not available for online renewal.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nState law no longer requires vision screenings for most people when they renew their license. This means there’s no reason for many people to visit the SCDMV. A vision screening is still required for a customer to receive his or her first South Carolina beginner’s permit or driver’s license or if returning to the state after being licensed in a different state.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“Customers who did not renew their license the last time by mail can go to our website, confirm their address, and order their new license with a valid credit card,” said Director of Driver Services Annie Phelps. “We’ll use your current photograph and mail your new license. When renewing online, you’ll pay $12.50 for a five-year license. Please destroy your old license when you receive your new one.”&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Running better meetings focus of workshop</b>\r\n\r\nBetter, shorter, and/or more productive meetings … need a refresher?&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA monthly workshop is being conducted to study and correctly apply Robert’s Rules of Order. The study group will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 6, at the Beaufort Branch Library at 311 Scott St.\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 to the public and will be facilitated by Janet Jacobs of the National Association of Parliamentarians. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nCall or text 386-871-8855 or email Janet Jacobs at parliamentarystudy@gmail.com for more information. While not necessary, an RSVP is appreciated.\r\n\r\n<b>Marines foundation&nbsp;</b><b>accepting nominations&nbsp;</b>\r\n\r\nThe Marine Corps Heritage Foundation has begun accepting nominations for its 2018 Annual Awards Program.\r\n\r\nEach year the foundation presents a series of awards for creative works preserving or advancing Marine Corps history, traditions, culture or service. Marines and civilians are eligible to submit their own artistic entries or the distinguished work of others.\r\n\r\nThe foundation honors individuals who have demonstrated leadership in their profession by presenting the John A. Lejeune for Exemplary Leadership Award and recognizes those who have provided unique and significant service to the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation with the Heritage Award.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLast year’s Lejeune Award winners were President George H.W. Bush and First Lady Barbara Bush, while the former chairman of the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation, Gen. Walter E. Boomer, USMC (Ret), was honored with the Heritage Award.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSubmitting a nomination is free. For additional information on the Annual Awards Program, visit www.marineheritage.org; or to schedule an interview about the program with a foundation representative, contact Paulo Sibaja at psibaja@susandavis.com or 202-414-0798.\r\n\r\n<b>Taxpayers have started&nbsp;</b><b>seeing lower car values&nbsp;</b>\r\n\r\nA change in motor vehicle valuation method has taken two years to complete due to the recent reprogramming of the Beaufort County system that has been in place since 2009.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPreviously, a vehicle’s value was determined using the highest trim level for that model in the Department of Revenue (DOR) valuation guide. Because the vast majority of vehicles on the road are base or mid-level models, many vehicles have been over-valued.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn August 2015, Jim Beckert said, “Our practices need to change to reflect the guidance given by DOR and be in line with our neighboring and peer counties.”\r\n\r\nThe new programming selects the lowest-valued vehicle in a model group from the DOR valuation guide if the vehicle’s trim level is not clearly identified.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt is estimated that this valuation change will impact hundreds, if not thousands, of vehicles each month. Over the past four months, the fair market value (FMV) on vehicle renewal bills has been reduced by millions of dollars in FMV, reducing vehicle taxes for many taxpayers.\r\n\r\nDuring this calendar year, new vehicles that were added to the tax rolls resulted in very modest growth of the total FMV of vehicles county-wide.\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County auditor’s new project will help reduce vehicle tax bills even further. State law allows citizens to appeal the DOR mandated value of their vehicle. When the DOR guide is issued to counties and available for use, it is already six months old. By the time the tax year ends, the guide values are 18 months old.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBy using the appeal process, Beaufort County citizens have the opportunity to have their vehicle value reviewed by the auditor to take any depreciation that has accumulated into consideration where the DOR guide does not.\r\n\r\nFor more information, email auditor@bcgov.net.\r\n\r\n<b>Port Royal has three&nbsp;</b><b>new members of council</b>\r\n\r\nThe Town of Port Royal, in conjunction with the Board of Voter Registration and Elections of Beaufort County, has announced that the town will not be conducting its general elections scheduled for Nov. 7 for two town council seats nor an unexpired town council seat.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIncumbents Mary Beth Gray Heyward and Darryl Owens were the only candidates to file for their open seats. Robert Landrum filed for the two-year term that became open when Tom Klein resigned.\r\n\r\nThe Town of Port Royal Municipal Election Commission will meet at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, in the Board of Elections and Voter Registration of Beaufort County conference room, located at 15 John Galt Road, Beaufort, to certify the candidates as the official winners.\r\n\r\n<b>AT&amp;T, T-Mobile, Sprint&nbsp;</b><b>having connection issues</b>\r\n\r\nPeople using AT&amp;T for carrier service or T-Mobile and Sprint mobile devices may experience intermittent connection issues when attempting to call Beaufort County landline phones with a “255” prefix due to data transmission issues with Hargray, the county’s carrier for landline services.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCounty departments can be contacted online via email from the county’s website, www.bcgov.net. Hargray is actively working to resolve the matter.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Tax bills have been&nbsp;</b><b>reviewed, processed</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Assessor’s Office has announced that all completed legal residence applications submitted to its office were reviewed and processed when tax bills were issued.\r\n\r\nBeaufort County Assessor Gary James stated, “Beaufort County is up to date on its review of all legal residence applications. When data was transferred for inclusion in the tax bill run on Oct. 6, all complete applications received and reviewed as of that date had the appropriate exemptions applied to the real property records.”\r\n\r\nThe Assessor’s Office is currently processing applications within one week of receipt.\r\n\r\nJames cautioned that due to a heavy application workload after bills are received by taxpayers, a slightly longer approval timeframe might occur, but his office will continue its efforts to focus on minimizing the delay in approvals, allowing ample time for taxpayers to pay the adjusted amounts.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor more information, contact the Beaufort County Assessor’s Office at 843-255-2400.\r\n\r\n<b>CORRECTIONS</b>\r\n\r\nA story in the Oct. 12 edition misidentified the district that Beaufort County School District board member Evva Anderson represents. She represents District 7.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn the same story, Jerry Smith’s name was misspelled.\r\n\r\nThe Island News regrets the errors.', 'News briefs for October 19th-25th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'news-briefs-for-october-19th-25th', '', '', '2017-10-20 14:35:52', '2017-10-20 18:35:52', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=33694', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(33697, 4, '2017-10-19 14:36:29', '2017-10-19 18:36:29', '<em>Photo above:&nbsp;“Deep in Thought” by Rich Matheny</em>\r\n\r\nThe Photography Club of Beaufort has announced the winners of the semi-annual fall competition.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThirty-two images were critiqued digitally using the criteria of superb technical quality, composition and creative impact.\r\n\r\nJudging the event was local Beaufort artist Nancy Rhett, of the Rhett Gallery in downtown Beaufort. She is an accomplished water color painter and book illustrator. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nDuring the review, Rhett shared her expertise and offered constructive suggestions to help the photographers improve their skills.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nResults of the competition are as follows:\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_33702\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1000\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Ian-Cheah_Lightning-Strike-Twice.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-33702\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-33702\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Ian-Cheah_Lightning-Strike-Twice.jpg\" alt=\"“Lightning Strikes Twice” by Ian Cheah\" width=\"1000\" height=\"635\"></a> “Lightning Strikes Twice” by Ian Cheah[/caption]\r\n\r\n• Novice Category: First Place, “Lightning Strikes Twice” by Ian Cheah.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_33707\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1000\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Karen-Gottschall_Leaves-in-the-Stream_Intermediate.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-33707\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-33707\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Karen-Gottschall_Leaves-in-the-Stream_Intermediate.jpg\" alt=\"“Leaves in the Stream” by Karen Gottschall\" width=\"1000\" height=\"650\"></a> “Leaves in the Stream” by Karen Gottschall[/caption]\r\n\r\n• Intermediate Category, First Place, “Leaves in the Stream” by Karen Gottschall; Second Place went to Marge Pangione for “Pelican Lunchtime”; Third Place was awarded to Gregg Hunt for “Apparition”; and an Honorable Mention was awarded to Karen Norwood for “Wanna Hear a Secret.”\r\n\r\n• Advanced Category: First Place, “Deep in Thought” by Rich Matheny; Second Place was Fred Chitty for “Rainy Day Blues.”\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_33701\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"832\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Al-Heacox_Indepedence-Day-Observance.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-33701\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-33701\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Al-Heacox_Indepedence-Day-Observance.jpg\" alt=\"“Independence Day Observers” by Al Heacox\" width=\"832\" height=\"1000\"></a> “Independence Day Observers” by Al Heacox[/caption]\r\n\r\n• Expert Category: First Place, “Independence Day Observers” by Al Heacox\r\n\r\nThe Photography Club of Beaufort meets at 7 p.m. on the second Monday of each month. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nNationally acclaimed nature photographer Bill Lea will be presenting “Winter Magic in the Grand Tetons and Yellowstone” on Nov. 13 at the Technical College of the Lowcountry in the Auditorium at 921 Ribaut Road.\r\n\r\nThe meeting is free and the public is invited to attend. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor additional information, visit www.photoclubbeaufort.com.', 'Photo club names top picks in fall competition', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'photo-club-names-top-picks-in-fall-competition', '', '', '2017-10-20 14:58:48', '2017-10-20 18:58:48', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=33697', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(33700, 4, '2017-10-19 14:38:19', '2017-10-19 18:38:19', '<b>Geismar launches&nbsp;</b><b>manufacturing facility</b>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_33703\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"800\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/geismar.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-33703\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-33703\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/geismar.jpg\" alt=\"Cutting the celebratory ribbon at 134 Parker Drive are, from left, Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce President Blakely Williams, Geismar North America President Alan Reynolds, Geismar President Raphael Geismar, Geismar CEO Alexandra Curiel, South Carolina Department of Commerce Senior Project Manager Philip Morgan, Beaufort County Councilman Mike Covert and Beaufort County Administrator Josh Gruber.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\"></a> Cutting the celebratory ribbon at 134 Parker Drive are, from left, Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce President Blakely Williams, Geismar North America President Alan Reynolds, Geismar President Raphael Geismar, Geismar CEO Alexandra Curiel, South Carolina Department of Commerce Senior Project Manager Philip Morgan, Beaufort County Councilman Mike Covert and Beaufort County Administrator Josh Gruber.[/caption]\r\n\r\nGeismar, a manufacturer and distributor of railway maintenance equipment, launched its new operations in Beaufort County on Oct. 12.\r\n\r\nThe development is expected to bring $2.9 million of new capital investment and lead to the creation of 50 new jobs.\r\n\r\nServing the North American railroad industry for more than 40 years, Geismar offers a comprehensive range of tools for track works, including hand-held machinery and heavy equipment.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe company features an extensive product catalog that includes a variety of saws, drills, grinders, track motor cars, loaders and more.\r\n\r\nLocated at 134 Parker Drive in Beaufort, Geismar North America will be constructing specialty rail cars and new railway maintenance equipment.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"We are very excited to call Beaufort, South Carolina, our new North American headquarters and our first manufacturing facility in the U.S. After an extensive search and much research, we chose this location based on the state and local commitment to supporting a new manufacturing facility. The local workforce, proximity to major highways and ports, the ability to expand the facility as we grow and the pro-manufacturing attitude made the difference in our decision,” said Geismar North America President Alan Reynolds.\r\n\r\n<b>group46 wins award&nbsp;</b><b>for Employer of the Year</b>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_33706\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1852\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Screen-Shot-2017-10-20-at-2.54.57-PM.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-33706\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-33706\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Screen-Shot-2017-10-20-at-2.54.57-PM.png\" alt=\"Ryan Lockhart, president of group46, was named Employer of the Year by the SC Vocational Rehabilitation Department. He is shown here with David Russell, who worked as a graphic designer at the company.\" width=\"1852\" height=\"1372\"></a> Ryan Lockhart, president of group46, was named Employer of the Year by the SC Vocational Rehabilitation Department. He is shown here with David Russell, who worked as a graphic designer at the company.[/caption]\r\n\r\ngroup46 took home a big award at the Vocational Rehabilitation Open House Luncheon on Oct. 11 in Beaufort.\r\n\r\ngroup46 president, Ryan Lockhart, won Employer of the Year for his advocacy and partnership with the agency.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe event honored business partners who provided work opportunities for the “clients” of the Vocational Rehabilitation Department. About 20 business partners attended, along with “clients” and employers from around the area.\r\n\r\n“group46 was proud to open a position for a vocational rehabilitation ‘client’ over the course of 120 days, facilitating training and making a new position available,” according to a release.\r\n\r\n“I am extremely happy with the program. I originally saw it as a philanthropic opportunity for my company, but it has quickly turned into a fruitful result,” said Lockhart, founder of group46.\r\n\r\n“I think the event was a great success,” said Stephanie Greene, Vocational Rehabilitation Business Development specialist. “I think all of our speakers did a fantastic job on showing their support to our agency and advocating for our&nbsp; ‘clients’ throughout the community.”&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department serves people who are discouraged from working because of their disability. The SCVRD provides job placement, and group46 offered a graphic design position to a person who needed job-specific training.\r\n\r\nBetween Hampton and Beaufort counties, there are about 500 “clients” in the SCVRD program that can contribute to private companies.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor more information, contact Greene at sgreene@scvrd.net or 843-258-0163.\r\n\r\n<b>Weichert recognized&nbsp;</b><b>at national event</b>\r\n\r\nWeichert, Realtors-Coastal Properties, which has four offices in South Carolina including Beaufort, has been named to the Weichert Real Estate Affiliates Inc. Premier Client Group for 2017.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOnly 29 out of the nearly 250 companies from the Weichert national franchise network were named to this group of real estate professionals, based on their contributions and performance in 2016.\r\n\r\nThe group was recognized at an event held Oct. 2-4 at the Hyatt Harborside Hotel in Boston.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWeichert Real Estate Affiliates Inc. President and COO Bill Scavone kicked off the event by thanking this year’s PCG members for their willingness to embrace and use Weichert management systems, marketing strategies and training programs to achieve tremendous business success last year.\r\n\r\n“It’s an honor and a privilege to be a part of this group,” said Karen Ryan, co-owner of Weichert, Realtors-Coastal Properties, which has offices in Hilton Head Island, Beaufort, Bluffton and Okatie.\r\n\r\nFor more information, contact Joe or Karen Ryan at 843-341-3700 or visit www.WeichertCP.com.', 'Business briefs for October 19th-25th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'business-briefs-for-october-19th-25th', '', '', '2017-10-20 14:56:13', '2017-10-20 18:56:13', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=33700', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(33710, 4, '2017-10-19 14:56:33', '2017-10-19 18:56:33', '[caption id=\"attachment_33711\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"697\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/verdier-house.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-33711\"><img class=\"wp-image-33711 size-full\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/verdier-house.jpg\" alt=\"The Verdier House is one of the homes that will be part of the Fall Festival of Houses and Gardens tour. Photo provided.\" width=\"697\" height=\"360\"></a> The Verdier House is one of the homes that will be part of the Fall Festival of Houses and Gardens tour. Photo provided.[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe 2017 Fall Festival of Houses and Gardens is fast approaching.\r\n\r\nThe three days of touring are:\r\n\r\n• Friday, Oct. 27: An afternoon stroll is a favorite way to see Beaufort. The private homes on this perennially popular tour are located in the city\'s National Historic Landmark District, the state\'s largest. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nA variety of architectural styles built in the city over the past 20 years are represented. Among the six houses open will be the Hattie Ford House, ca. 1890 on Craven Street, recently called the most beautiful street in the South; the A.P. Prioleau House, ca. 1892; and the Verdier House, ca. 1804.\r\n\r\nTour times are 1, 2 and 3 p.m.\r\n\r\n• Saturday, Oct. 28: Among the six properties open will be Cassena, ca. 1815, the Scheper-Eubanks house and two neighboring houses on The Point. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nRarely open for tour is one of St. Helena Island\'s plantation houses known locally as Frogmore Manor. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis house has a wonderful unique history and reflects architecturally the history of this sea island. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nSt. Helena Island remains predominantly agricultural and is also home to Penn Center, a significant landmark of African-American history. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe York Bailey Museum will be open for tour visitors by special arrangement.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTour times are 10 and 11 a.m.\r\n\r\n• Sunday, Oct. 29: Five local chefs will create regional specialties in private kitchens in five houses on Cat Island and in Habersham.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTour times are 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.\r\n\r\nTickets are $50 per person/per day.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTickets can be ordered online at www.historicbeaufort.org or call 843-379-3331.', 'Popular home tour returns', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'popular-home-tour-returns', '', '', '2017-10-20 14:57:39', '2017-10-20 18:57:39', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=33710', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(33714, 4, '2017-10-19 14:58:51', '2017-10-19 18:58:51', '<h3>By Lee Scott</h3>\r\nThis is the perfect time of year in Beaufort to go bird watching. I\'m not talking about normal birds. I\'m referring to snowbirds, the travelers in boats coming south down the Intracoastal Waterway.\r\n\r\nMy husband and I like to drive our boat out to Mile Marker 520 on the Coosaw River and watch the boats coming out of the Ashapoo-Coosaw Cut. The best time for snowbird watching is around 2 in the afternoon because all the boats want to dock in Beaufort before the sun sets. And now, with Daylight Savings Time ending on Nov. 5, it is even more important.\r\n\r\nThere is another issue for boats this time of year. It’s the timing of the Lady’s Island Bridge openings. If they don’t get to Beaufort by 4, then they have to wait until 6.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt is interesting to watch the boats come out of the cut in formation. There’s not much water in there, especially at low tide, and the power boats have to line up behind the sailboats, which are powering around 5-6 knots. This is pretty slow compared to the 15-25 knot speed that most of the power boats are normally running. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nAs they slowly pop out of the cut, the power boats start to throttle up and pass the sailboats one by one. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nWe like to determine the make and model of the boats; how big they are in length, but also where they originated. Many boats have their country flag and a lot of them also have their yacht club flag. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt’s fun to look at all the toys attached to these boats too. Most of them have their dingy, which they can use if they are anchoring out in the river, but want to get to shore for provisions. You also might see kayaks, canoes and bicycles; however, these items are not visible on the very large boats because they are all stored inside.\r\n\r\nThere are many sailboats with solar panels and large power boats with satellite TV antennas. Both kinds of boats doing any distance traveling will have their marine radar equipment. And the sailboats tend to have jerry cans on the bow filled with fuel.\r\n\r\nWe have seen some snowbirds make their way south in flocks, or Cruising Clubs as they are called. They stick together in order to make their way down along the Florida coast and always in formation.\r\n\r\nYou don’t have to have a boat to go see the annual snowbird migration.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nJust go down to the Beaufort waterfront and swing on the swings.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt is a beautiful site to watch “birds” this time of year.&nbsp;', 'It’s fun to watch the snowbird migration', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'its-fun-to-watch-the-snowbird-migration', '', '', '2017-10-20 14:59:25', '2017-10-20 18:59:25', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=33714', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(33716, 4, '2017-10-19 14:59:31', '2017-10-19 18:59:31', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL</b></span></p>\r\n<b>Beaufort falls to Berkeley,&nbsp;</b><b>suffers first loss of season</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort\'s unbeaten run in the 2017 high school football season came to a close on Oct. 13 as visiting Berkeley pulled away to win 23-14 in a Region 8-4A matchup.\r\n\r\nThanks to the win, Berkeley is now tied with Cane Bay for first-place in the region.\r\n\r\nDetermined Berkeley pulled away to win in the second half.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLongtime rivals, Beaufort and Berkeley were tied 7-7 at halftime.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBerkeley won thanks in part to Keshawn Wicks, who rushed for 225 yards in the winning effort. The Stags were able to make the most of multiple offensive possessions, especially after intermission.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBeaufort quarterback Jeffrey Smyth passed for 220 yards in the loss.\r\n\r\nThe Eagles slipped into the loss column after opening the season with wins over Wando, Battery Creek, Bluffton, May River, Stall and Colleton County.\r\n\r\nPrior to Friday night\'s game, Berkeley had notched wins over Stratford, Summerville, Hanahan, Timberland, Heritage Academy, Hilton Head and Stall after dropping a season-opener to Daniel.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBeaufort has regular-season games remaining versus Cane Bay and Hilton Head. The Eagles are scheduled to host Cane Bay for a key region game on Friday, Oct. 20.\r\n\r\nBeaufort is slated to visit Hilton Head Island for a regular-season finale on Friday, Oct. 27.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Battery Creek levels&nbsp;</b><b>Ridgeland-Hardeeville</b>\r\n\r\nVisiting Battery Creek saved its best for last on Oct. 13, scoring 31 points in the second half to pull away to beat host Ridgeland-Hardeeville 44-18 on the host team\'s homecoming game.\r\n\r\nBattery Creek notched its third straight win over familiar foe Ridgeland-Hardeeville.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAiding Battery Creek in the win, Jabari Williams rushed for three touchdowns.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBattery Creek quarterback Jordyn Gwin passed for three touchdowns. One of Gwin\'s scoring passes was a school-record 99-yard toss to Armani Gibbs.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBattery Creek claimed its second straight win. The Dolphins have notched additional wins over Whale Branch and Calhoun County. Battery Creek has suffered losses to Swansea, Beaufort, Hilton Head, Wade Hampton and Bluffton.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRidgeland-Hardeeville suffered its fourth straight loss. The Jaguars\' current losing skid consists of losses to Colleton County, Hilton Head, May River and Battery Creek.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRidgeland-Hardeeville opened the 2017 season with wins over Thomas Heyward Academy, Estill and Allendale-Fairfax.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Dolphins are scheduled to host May River on Friday, Oct. 20.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Warriors shut out&nbsp;</b><b>Academic Magnet, 49-0</b>\r\n\r\nThe Whale Branch Warriors dominated in their latest outing on the gridiron. Whale Branch didn\'t have any trouble getting past host Academic Magnet in a late-season matchup on Oct. 13. The Warriors rolled, shutting out Academic Magnet 49-0.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhale Branch moved ahead early, forcing Academic Magnet to play from behind throughout the prep football matchup.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNumerous Whale Branch players contributed offensively in the win. Irvin Mulligan rushed for three touchdowns while CJ Brown added two TDs for the Warriors in the convincing victory.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDefensively, Whale Branch excelled in each quarter of the contest, holding outmatched Academic Magnet scoreless.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhale Branch claimed its third straight win. The Warriors\' current three-game win streak includes additional victories over Woodland and North Charleston.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhale Branch has dropped games to Hilton Head, May River, Battery Creek and Bluffton.\r\n\r\nThe Warriors have regular-season games remaining versus Garrett Academy and Burke. Whale Branch is slated to host Garrett Academy on Friday, Oct. 20.\r\n\r\nThe Warriors are scheduled to visit Burke for a regular-season finale on Friday, Oct. 27.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort Academy falls </b><b>to Coastal Christian Prep&nbsp;</b>\r\n\r\nHost Coastal Christian Prep prevented Beaufort Academy from winning on the road on Oct. 13, defeating the Eagles 66-49 in a high scoring high school football affair.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCoastal Christian Prep owned a 14-6 lead at the conclusion of the first quarter but Beaufort Academy managed to take a hard-fought 27-26 lead into halftime.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCoastal Christian Prep outscored the Eagles 28-16 in the third quarter to move back out in front. The Cougars never faltered late as they separated themselves from the Eagles. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nQuarterback Robert Crates led Coastal Christian Prep to the win, completing 17-of-26 passes for 271 yards and seven touchdowns. Crates also excelled on the ground, rushing 30 times for 234 yards and three touchdowns for the Cougars.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIndividual statistics for the Beaufort Academy football team were unavailable at press time.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Eagles are scheduled to visit Cathedral Academy for a regular-season finale on Friday, Oct. 27.&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>HIGH SCHOOL&nbsp;</b><b>VOLLEYBALL</b></span></p>\r\n<b>Beaufort Academy&nbsp;</b><b>blanks Colleton Prep, 3-0</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort Academy shut out Colleton Prep 3-0 in a high school volleyball match on Oct. 12.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDetermined Beaufort Academy edged Colleton Prep 28-26 in the opening set.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRemaining ahead late in the second set, Beaufort Academy topped Colleton prep 25-21. Finishing strong, the Eagles topped Colleton Prep 25-15 in the third set to earn the win.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAlyssa Patrick paced Beaufort Academy in the win, registering seven kills and 10 digs for the Eagles.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCourtney Kirkberger distributed 15 assists and recorded seven digs for Beaufort Academy in the win.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAiding Beaufort Academy in the victory, EmilyAnn Hiers added six kills and 10 assists for the Eagles.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOn Oct. 10, Beaufort Academy edged Hilton Head Prep 3-2. More on the Beaufort Academy-Hilton Head Prep volleyball match follows.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort Academy 3, Hilton Head Prep 2 (14-25, 23-25, 25-18, 26-24, 15-3): </b>Alyssa Patrick recorded 14 kills and 16 digs to help lead Beaufort Academy past Hilton Head Prep 3-2 in a high school volleyball match on Oct. 10.\r\n\r\nAdditional contributors for Beaufort Academy in the victory were Courtney Kirkberger (23 assists), EmilyAnn Hiers (10 kills, 22 digs, 18 assists) and Amelia Huebel (nine kills).\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>GIRLS\' HIGH&nbsp;</b><b>SCHOOL TENNIS</b></span></p>\r\n<b>Beaufort handles&nbsp;</b><b>Hilton Head Prep, 8-1</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort beat Hilton Head Prep 8-1 in a girls\' high school tennis match on Oct. 12.\r\n\r\nComplete results from the Beaufort-Hilton Head Prep girls\' tennis match follow.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort 8, Hilton Head Prep 1</b>\r\n\r\n<b>Singles: </b>McKenzie Daniel (B) def. Lauren Harvey 6-0, 6-0; Morgan Louw (B) def. Holland Traver 6-1, 6-1; Kirsten Stone (B) def. Molly Rankin 6-0, 5-7, 10-4; Sophie Bellomy (B) def. Cassie Cohen 6-3, 7-6 (7-2); Elizabeth Holloway (B) def. Val Carington 6-1, 6-1; Julianna Lane (B) def. Mary Holland 7-5, 6-3. <b>Doubles: </b>Daniel/Bellomy (BHS) def. Harvey/Rankin 8-2; Lucy Aydelette/Caroline Louw (B) def. Traver/Evie Snipes 8-2; Perez/Marko (HHP) def. Wilson/Lubkin 8-3.\r\n\r\n<b>BA outlasts&nbsp;</b><b>John Paul II, 5-4</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort Academy outlasted John Paul II 5-4 in a girls\' high school tennis match on Oct. 10.\r\n\r\nComplete results from the Beaufort Academy-John Paul II girls\' tennis match follow.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort Academy 5, John Paul II 4</b>\r\n\r\n<b>Singles: </b>Jayda Scheper def. Katherine Reilly 6-0 6-1; Presley Jackson def. Alexa Eaddy 6-2 6-1; Abby Dalton def. Abby Quinty 6-2 6-2; Merritt Woodham def. Ladasha Prather 6-3 6-4 ; Mary-Alden Cooper def. Samantha Reilly 6-3 6-1; Ansleigh Pingree def. Brenna Frank 6-2 6-4; Caroline Lavery and Merritt Woodham def. Tallie Pendarvis and Ashley Wilson 6-1. <b>Doubles: </b>Renee Delgado/Caroline Gilmour def. Leath Gray/Bryson Ambrose 6-5; Katherine Reilly/Abby Quinty won by default.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>MEN\'S COLLEGE GOLF&nbsp;</b></span></p>\r\n<b>Nimmer named ACC Golfer of the Month</b>\r\n\r\nClemson University golfer Bryson Nimmer has been named the ACC Men’s Golfer of the Month for September by the Atlantic Coast Conference office.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNimmer had three top 10 finishes in national tournaments and has risen to the No. 9 ranking in the nation, according to Golfweek.\r\n\r\nNimmer opened September with a second-place finish at the Carpet Classic at The Farm in Dalton, Ga.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe junior had rounds of 73-65-69 for a 207 finish, nine-under-par. The 65 tied his career best round.\r\n\r\nThe native of Bluffton then finished seventh at the Trinity Forest Invitational near Dallas from Sept. 24-26 thanks to rounds of 69-73-67, a 209 total, four under par. &nbsp; He completed the month with a 10th place finish at the NIKE Elite in Portland, Ore. thanks to scores of 70-69-68.\r\n\r\nFor the month, Nimmer posted a 69.22 average with six rounds in the 60s, seven under-par rounds and a team best 42 birdies.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>COLLEGE FOOTBALL</b></span></p>\r\n<b>Clemson, USC fans can&nbsp;</b><b>win scholar sweepstakes</b>\r\n\r\nState Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced that the privately funded Future Scholar Holler Facebook Sweepstakes, which will award Clemson University and University of South Carolina football fans game tickets, memorabilia signed by the coaches and $529 in Future Scholar college savings.\r\n\r\nParents are invited to enter the sweepstakes through Friday, Oct. 20, by posting a public photo to their personal Facebook page of their child or family decked out in USC or Clemson gear with the hashtag “#FutureScholarHoller.”&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOne fan from each school will be randomly selected to win a prize pack and a $529 Future Scholar contribution.\r\n\r\nEntrants must be the parent or guardian of a current or potential Future Scholar beneficiary, who must be a legal resident of South Carolina under the age of 18.\r\n\r\nParticipants must “like” the Office of South Carolina State Treasurer’s official Facebook page to qualify. Winners will be announced on Facebook on Monday, Oct. 23.', 'Sports briefs for October 19th-25th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'sports-briefs-for-october-19th-25th', '', '', '2017-10-20 15:01:42', '2017-10-20 19:01:42', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=33716', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(33717, 4, '2017-10-19 14:59:36', '2017-10-19 18:59:36', 'A new manufacturing company is building and expanding its business in Beaufort’s Commerce Park.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDust Solutions Inc. (DSI) is a manufacturer of environmental technology, and works with industrial clients around the world to resolve fugitive dust challenges in complex and critical&nbsp;work environments.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt will bring to the Commerce Park a new 12,000- to 15,000- square-foot manufacturing facility and will employ 20-plus people.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHeaded by Richard Posner, president, and Aura Posner, vice president, the new Beaufort facility will house corporate, engineering and production functions along with sales offices located in Vancouver, Wash.; Santiago, Chile; and Manila, Philippines.\r\n\r\nAura Posner said that “when evaluating DSI’s location strategy, our team assessed several factors including availability of infrastructure, access to well-established and growing transportation corridors for our international business, and importantly, active participation by state and local government and infrastructure partners to support our mission and growth.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“The city of Beaufort’s commitment to supporting manufacturing businesses such as DSI was integral in our decision-making process,” Beaufort City Manager Bill Prokop, said. “It has been a pleasure working closely with the Posners over the last several months to be sure that the city could provide the needs for their expansion.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"They have a great company and it is going to be the ‘poster child’ for further development in our Commerce Park.&nbsp;', 'Dust Solutions to build in Commerce Park', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'dust-solutions-to-build-in-commerce-park', '', '', '2017-10-20 15:00:10', '2017-10-20 19:00:10', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=33717', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(33719, 4, '2017-10-19 15:00:20', '2017-10-19 19:00:20', '<em>Photo above:&nbsp;The Lowcountry Jaycees hosted the Inaugural Beaufort Food Truck Festival on Oct. 14 in downtown Beaufort to benefit Jaycee Camp Hope. People stood in line for a variety of foods, from Cuban to burgers to desserts and much more. Photos by SK Signs &amp; Designs.</em>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_33724\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"2400\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/fest.2.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-33724\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-33724\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/fest.2.jpg\" alt=\"Kona Ice cooled things off with cold treats at the Beaufort Food Truck Festival.\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\"></a> Kona Ice cooled things off with cold treats at the Beaufort Food Truck Festival.[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_33725\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"2400\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/fest.3.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-33725\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-33725\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/fest.3.jpg\" alt=\"A little girl got her face painted at the Beaufort Food Truck Festival, which featured kid’s activities in addition to the wide variety of foods.\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\"></a> A little girl got her face painted at the Beaufort Food Truck Festival, which featured kid’s activities in addition to the wide variety of foods.[/caption]', 'Food truck fest success', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'food-truck-fest-success', '', '', '2017-10-20 15:04:37', '2017-10-20 19:04:37', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=33719', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(33721, 4, '2017-10-19 15:02:24', '2017-10-19 19:02:24', '[caption id=\"attachment_33722\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"611\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/fab.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-33722\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-33722\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/fab.jpg\" alt=\"Some of the artists who will display and sell their work an upcoming event are shown here. Photo provided.\" width=\"611\" height=\"540\"></a> Some of the artists who will display and sell their work an upcoming event are shown here. Photo provided.[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe Fiber Artists of Beaufort (FAB) will be holding its sixth annual show at the SoBA Center for the Creative Arts in Bluffton. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe free show will be open to the public from Tuesday, Oct. 31, through Sunday, Nov. 5. The hours will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; and 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday. There will be a reception open to the public from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1.\r\n\r\nThis will be the second year that FAB holds its show at this venue. &nbsp;\r\n\r\n“We are very excited to continue our relationship with the Society of Bluffton Artists (SoBA) and make our work available to a broader audience,” according to a release.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA portion of this year’s proceeds will be donated to SoBA’s youth workshop scholarship fund. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nFAB’s members are 13 accomplished Lowcountry artisans whose work represents a broad range of contemporary textile art. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nOne-of-a-kind wall art, as well as wearable and three-dimensional pieces for the home will be available for sale. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe artists work in a broad range of techniques and textiles, including knitting, weaving, nuno and needle felting, smocking natural dye techniques, paper making and paper art, silk painting of wall hangings as well as wearable pieces, jewelry and contemporary hand-stitched embroidered pieces. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nMost of the artists have affiliations with galleries in Bluffton and Beaufort as well as exhibiting work and teaching their craft across the country and internationally.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nParticipating artists are Sandra Atkins, Eileen Berchem, Laura Burcin, Margo Duke, Eileen Hoffman, Barbara James, Roxanne Lasky, Laurie Lovell, Linda Patalive, Kathryn Riley Parker, Andrea Stern and Cynthia Zeiss.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nVisit FABFiberArtistsBeaufortSC.', 'Fiber Artists of Beaufort to hold show', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'fiber-artists-of-beaufort-to-hold-show', '', '', '2017-10-20 15:04:41', '2017-10-20 19:04:41', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=33721', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(33728, 4, '2017-10-19 15:04:53', '2017-10-19 19:04:53', 'The Neighborhood Outreach Connection\'s Fore Teachers\' Golf Event was held recently. Eighty players participated in this year\'s tournament to raise money to help students from underserved neighborhoods in Beaufort County excel in school. The winners in the Women\'s Group were Elaine Beringhouse, Irene Miller, Sue Parker and Susie Sutton. The winners in the Men\'s Group were Tom Brettinger, Nigel Jones, Keith Swinehart and Gary Tauscher. The winners in the Mixed Group were Dan Wheeler, Carole Wheeler, Roger Smith and Ken Gudz.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/noc-mens.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-33729\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33729\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/noc-mens.jpg\" alt=\"noc mens\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\"></a> <a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/noc-mixed.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-33731\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33731\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/noc-mixed.jpg\" alt=\"noc mixed\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\"></a> <a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/noc-womens.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-33732\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33732\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/noc-womens.jpg\" alt=\"noc womens\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\"></a>', 'Teeing up to help kids', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'teeing-up-to-help-kids', '', '', '2017-10-20 15:06:09', '2017-10-20 19:06:09', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=33728', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(33730, 4, '2017-10-19 15:05:19', '2017-10-19 19:05:19', 'The University of South Carolina Beaufort has been awarded a grant of nearly $900,000 by the National Science Foundation to support a statewide initiative to boost advanced materials research and production, build capacity in existing industries and to place more highly skilled workers in high-tech jobs.\r\n\r\nThe USCB grant, for $898,037, is part of a $20 million, five-year Research Infrastructure Improvement Track-1 award from the NSF to a statewide consortium of 10 institutions of higher education. The goal of the consortium is to position South Carolina as a leader in advanced materials manufacturing and to boost the state’s production capabilities in the field.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe NSF grant will enable the 10 academic institutions, encompassing more than 100 teachers and 600 students, to collaborate on an initiative called the Materials Assembly and Design Excellence in South Carolina or MADE in SC.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUSCB’s role in the initiative is to work with faculty and students in the other academic institutions on the computational aspects of the Modeling and Computational Core of the MADE in SC program. The computational core is the foundation of the proposed research. It provides an “integrating focus” for the entire project, according to the MADE in SC website.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUSCB will use its federal grant to plan a Master of Science program in Computational Science at the university and to establish a Computational Engineering track of study in the undergraduate Computational Science program. As part of this effort, it will hire three tenure-track Computational Science faculty members, two of whom are to have considerable experience in engineering. With the three new hires, the USCB faculty will have eight Computational Science teachers.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTwo of USCB’s Computational Science faculty members, Yiming Ji, Ph.D., and Xuwei Liang, Ph.D., will work with the new members of the Computational Science faculty and undergraduate students to design modeling and testing software to be used for computer-simulated testing and iterative design of new materials, thus speeding up the design process.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe three new faculty members will develop courses and curricula, will teach courses, and will serve as research mentors to students who participate in modeling, simulation and visualization of the Modeling and Computational Core aspects of the initiative. The first new hire will develop and teach undergraduate courses in Computational Science with an engineering emphasis. The latter two will develop new courses and the curriculum for the master’s program.\r\n\r\nJi, the program director for USCB’s participation in the initiative, is a professor of Computational Science and interim chair of the Department of Mathematics and Computational Science at USCB. He is the director of the university’s Computational Science Program. He was named a “Rising Star” by the Office of Research and Graduate Education at the University of South Carolina system in 2010.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe latest NSF grant is the second major funding initiative for Ji and USCB. Before this latest grant, Ji secured more than $1.6 million in grant and education funding, which was used to hire four Computational Science tenure-track faculty members, to establish a Computational Core facility, and to create a Bachelor of Science degree program in Computational Science. More than 100 students are enrolled in the program today.\r\n\r\n“I feel very honored by this latest grant,” said Ji. “We are making a significant research contribution to the State of South Carolina. Creating a master’s program in Computational Science at USCB will have a tremendously important impact for many years to come. The long-term impact on our students will be the most important thing.”', 'USCB scores major grant by national foundation', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'uscb-scores-major-grant-by-national-foundation', '', '', '2018-07-12 10:58:37', '2018-07-12 14:58:37', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=33730', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(33734, 4, '2017-10-19 15:05:54', '2017-10-19 19:05:54', 'Folks came out in droves on Oct. 14 for the ABLE Fall Festival hosted by the ABLE Foundation. The ABLE Foundation is a nonprofit organization created to provide support and resources to the Beaufort County Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (DSN). DSN provides services to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families in Beaufort County, which is not provided with federal, state or county funds. The bazaar featured games, music, arts and crafts, food and more. Visit www.co.beaufort.sc.us/departments/Community-Services/disabilities-and-special-needs or www.ablefoundationbc.org. Photos by SK Signs &amp; Designs.\r\n\r\n[gallery ids=\"33737,33738,33742,33746,33747,33753,33754,33755,33756,33757,33758,33759,33760,33761,33762,33763,33764,33765\"]', 'A special event for special people', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'a-special-event-for-special-people', '', '', '2017-10-20 15:23:43', '2017-10-20 19:23:43', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=33734', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(33736, 4, '2017-10-19 15:06:55', '2017-10-19 19:06:55', '[caption id=\"attachment_33739\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"534\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/conroy.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-33739\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-33739\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/conroy.jpg\" alt=\"Pat Conroy\" width=\"534\" height=\"712\"></a> Pat Conroy[/caption]\r\n<h3>Staff reports</h3>\r\nThe second annual Pat Conroy Literary Festival will be held from Thursday, Oct. 19, to Sunday, Oct. 22, in Beaufort.\r\n\r\nThe event will celebrate Conroy’s legacy as student and teacher through this year’s festival theme of The Transformative Power of Education.\r\n\r\nExtending the conversations and experiences which began at the Pat Conroy at 70 festival and birthday celebration in October 2015, the Pat Conroy Literary Festival will continue to honor the writing life of Pat Conroy (1945–2016) in his adopted hometown of Beaufort.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe event has been expanded to include larger discussions of Southern literature, life and culture.\r\n\r\nThe multi-day gathering features writer panels and book signings, live dramatic performances, film screenings, receptions, readings, tours, exhibitions and a series of instructive workshops for writers, all centered around the University of South Carolina Beaufort’s Center for the Arts.\r\n\r\nThe schedule is as follows:\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Thursday, Oct. 19</b></p>\r\n• Pat Conroy Literary Center Open House; 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at the Pat Conroy Literary Center\r\n\r\n• Workshop: Who Do You Listen To? Building a Successful Writing Partnership; 10:30-11 a.m., USC Beaufort Center for the Arts, $25\r\n\r\n• Beaufort Tours presents Pat Conroy’s Beaufort; 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 2-3:30 p.m., Beaufort Tours\r\n\r\nNote: These tours continue throughout the festival. Visit patconroyliteraryfestival.org/schedule.\r\n\r\n• Workshop: Tapping Your Creative Genius: A Workshop for Fostering Inspiration; 2-3 p.m., USCB Center for the Arts, $25.\r\n\r\n• Guided Tour: Former Beaufort High School; 4-5:15 p.m., Beaufort Middle School, $25\r\n\r\n• Panel Discussion: Pat Conroy as Beaufort High School Student and Teacher; 5:30-6:30 p.m., Beaufort Middle School, free\r\n\r\n• Panel discussion: Porch Talk Live; 6:45-7:45 p.m., Beaufort Middle School, free\r\n\r\n• Book Signing; 7:45-8:30 p.m., Beaufort Middle School, free\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Friday, Oct. 10</b></p>\r\n• Exhibits Honoring Pat Conroy as Teacher; 5 p.m., USC Beaufort Center for the Arts\r\n\r\n• Panel discussion: Lowcountry Local Favorites; 10-11 a.m., USCB Center for the Arts, $10\r\n\r\n• Workshop: Tell Me a Story … in Verse: The Continuing Appeal of Narrative Poetry; 10:30-11:30 a.m., USC Beaufort Center for the Arts, $25\r\n\r\n• Panel discussion: Pat Conroy’s Story River Books Novelists; 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., USC Beaufort Center for the Arts, $10\r\n\r\n• Pat Conroy Literary Center Open House; Noon-3:30 p.m., Pat Conroy Literary Center, free\r\n\r\n• Reading: Hard Lines: Rough South Poetry; 1-2 p.m., USC Beaufort Center for the Arts, $10\r\n\r\n• Workshop: Writing and Illustrating for the Children’s Book Market; 2-3 p.m., USC Beaufort Center for the Arts, $25\r\n\r\n• Panel discussion: Teaching Pat Conroy’s Writing at the Citadel; 2:30-3:30 p.m., USC Beaufort Center for the Arts, $10\r\n\r\n• Screening: “The Lords of Discipline” and more; 4-6:30 p.m., USC Beaufort Center for the Arts, $45\r\n\r\n• Panel discussion: Citadel Class of 1967 Reunion Discussion; 6:30-7:30 p.m., USC Beaufort Center for the Arts, $45\r\n\r\n• Reception and Book Signing; 8-10 p.m., Pat Conroy Literary Center, $45\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Saturday, Oct. 21</b></p>\r\n• Panel discussion: Children’s Authors and Artists Panel; 10-11 a.m., USC Beaufort Center for the Arts, $10\r\n\r\n• Workshop: Creative Organization for Writers; 10:30-11:30 a.m., USC Beaufort Center for the Arts, $25\r\n\r\n• Conversation: The Transformative Power of Education in the Life of Robert Smalls; 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., USC Beaufort Center for the Arts, $15\r\n\r\n• Pat Conroy Literary Center Open House; Noon to 3:30 p.m., Pat Conroy Literary Center, free\r\n\r\n• Screening: “Corridor of Shame: The Neglect of South Carolina’s Rural Schools”; 1-2:15 p.m., USC Beaufort Center for the Arts, $10\r\n\r\n• Workshop: Book Publishing &amp; Marketing – An Insider’s Guide; 2-3 p.m., USC Beaufort Center for the Arts, $25\r\n\r\n• Panel discussion: Cookbook Author Panel; 2:15-3:30 p.m., USC Beaufort Center for the Arts, $15\r\n\r\n• Performance: the musical “Conrack”; 4-6 p.m., USC Beaufort Center for the Arts, $40\r\n\r\n• Conversation: William E. 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(33741, 4, '2017-10-19 15:08:33', '2017-10-19 19:08:33', '<em>Photo above: Tabernacle Baptist Church in Beaufort is currently raising $500,000 in funds from the private sector to complete the planned Harriet Tubman Monument, a model of which is shown here. Photo provided.</em>\r\n<h3>Staff reports</h3>\r\nA model of a monument honoring abolitionist and humanitarian Harriet Tubman was unveiled on Oct. 17 at the Tabernacle Baptist Church in Beaufort.\r\n\r\nIn June 2016, Tabernacle Baptist Church announced plans to erect a monument to honor Tubman for her services rendered in Beaufort County during the Civil War and for her leadership in the Combahee River Raid.\r\n\r\nTubman came to Beaufort in the spring of 1862 to help alleviate the suffering of the nearly 10,000 slaves abruptly freed after the Union forces occupied Beaufort in November 1861.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn Beaufort, Harriet Tubman served the Union army in many capacities. She was a scout, spy and nurse and assisted in the recruitment of black soldiers. Tubman also ran an “eating house” and established a “wash house” where she taught newly freed women to become self-sufficient by washing, sewing and baking for the Union soldiers.\r\n\r\nTubman helped plan and lead the June 2, 1863, raid along the Combahee River that freed more than 700 slaves. Historians consider her the first woman in the Civil War to help design and execute such a military exercise.\r\n\r\n“It is my design objective to present a serious, dignified memorial experience that captures the essence of the woman, Harriet Tubman; the inner strength and quiet power of this small, relatively uneducated ex-slave,” said sculptor Ed Dwight.\r\n\r\n“It is critical that the memorial be substantial, traditional, inspirational and permanent. With these objectives in mind, I have created an over-life size sculpture of the great Harriet Tubman affixed atop a trapezoidal shape bronze pedestal element.”\r\n\r\nTwo “wing like” bronze sculpture elements are attached to both sides of the pedestal. On each element are scenes depicting groups of slaves rushing headlong toward the central core element, soldiers and gun boats, towards their escape and refuge.&nbsp; Men, women and children are depicted in various states of dress and carrying a variety of belongings.\r\n\r\nThe monument will sit next to the 153-year old church on Craven Street in downtown Beaufort. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nHistorians believe that Harriet Tubman and the newly freed slaves assembled at Tabernacle after the Combahee Raid. The gravesite and bust of escaped slave, military man and politician Robert Smalls is also on the Tabernacle Baptist Church campus.\r\n\r\nTabernacle is currently raising funds from the private sector to complete the $500,000 project.\r\n\r\nThe church is located at 911 Craven St. downtown Beaufort.\r\n\r\nFor more information, visit harriettubmanmonument.com, call 843-525-9006 or 843-524-0376, or email lybensons@aol.com.', 'Tubman sculpture model is unveiled', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'tubman-sculpture-model-is-unveiled', '', '', '2017-10-20 15:10:12', '2017-10-20 19:10:12', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=33741', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(33745, 4, '2017-10-19 15:10:20', '2017-10-19 19:10:20', '<em>Photo above: Aria Anacleto, 3, dumped all her candy in the middle of Bay Street to take a quick inventory during the annual Trick-or-Treat Beaufort in 2016. Photo by Bob Sofaly.</em>\r\n<h3>Staff reports</h3>\r\nThere are lots of spooky goings-on going on in Northern Beaufort County. Here are a few:\r\n\r\n• Trick-or-treaters are invited to don their Halloween costumes and bring their treat bags for the annual <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><b>Trick-or-Treat in Downtown Beaufort</b></span>. Kids can visit more than 50 stores and businesses along Bay Street, West Street, Scott Street, Carteret Street and beyond for “treats” from 4:30-6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26.\r\n\r\nThis event is free and open to the public.\r\n\r\nTrick or Treat in Downtown Beaufort is a safe activity for the children of Beaufort. Parents are strongly encouraged to attend and stroll through the downtown with their children.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBay Street, from Newcastle to Carteret Street (Newcastle Street will not be closed) and Port Republic to Scott Street will be closed to automobile traffic from 4:15-6 p.m.\r\n\r\nTrick or Treat in Downtown Beaufort is hosted by Main Street Beaufort, USA, the City of Beaufort Police Department, and the merchants of downtown Beaufort.\r\n\r\n• MCRD Parris Island is holding a <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><b>Fall Festival</b></span> from 6-10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20, across from Quarters One. There will be costume contests, music, games, bounce houses, food and more. This event is free. Call 843-228-1570 for more information.\r\n\r\n• <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><b>Ghost tour carriage rides</b></span> leave every 20 minutes starting at 6:30 p.m. from the parking lot at 1006 Bay St. Each tour lasts approximately 45 minutes. The tours start at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 20, to Sunday, Oct. 22; and from Friday, Oct. 27, to Sunday, Oct. 30. The cost is $22 for adults and $12 for ages 3-11. Ghost tour walking tours begin at 7 p.m. and leave every 20 minutes from Cannon Park (across the street from 611 Bay St.). Each tour lasts approximately one hour. The cost is $12 for all ages. Visit www.capabeaufort.org/events/ghost-tours.\r\n\r\n• The <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><b>Thomas Heward Academy Haunted Trail</b></span> will feature scary stuff, including zombies and more. There will also be music, prizes, food, games and vendors for all ages, face painting and a jump house.\r\n\r\nThis event is being held at the Blue Heron Nature Trail in Ridgelend. Take I-95 to Exit 21 and look for the signs. Free parking is available.\r\n\r\nThe Haunted Trail will be open from 7 p.m. to midnight on Saturdays, Oct. 21 and Oct. 28, and from 7-10 p.m. Sundays, Oct. 22 and Oct. 29.\r\n\r\nVisit www.thahauntedtrail.com.\r\n\r\n• <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><b>Trunk or Treat</b></span> will be held from 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29, on Paris Avenue between 9th and 12th streets in Port Royal.\r\n\r\nTrunk or Treat is a fun, safe daytime alternative to evening trick or treating for children and their families. Attendees can bring their decorated cars, trucks or golf carts and get in the sprit by handing out goodies to the children. Or, fancy up your lawn chair and hand out candy.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nGames, Tuck the Clown, and free hot dogs and drinks will be on hand as folks wander the three blocks along Paris Avenue viewing the creative assortment of Halloween-decorated vehicles chock full of goodies.\r\n\r\nFor more information or to bring a vehicle, contact Barney Forsythe of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, one of the event sponsors, at barneyf@hargray.com or 573-544-5179.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_33750\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"793\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/DSC0040.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-33750\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-33750\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/DSC0040.jpg\" alt=\"Super heros were popular in 2016 in downtown Beaufort. Photo by Bob Sofaly.\" width=\"793\" height=\"1400\"></a> Super heros were popular in 2016 in downtown Beaufort. Photo by Bob Sofaly.[/caption]', 'Fun abounds for kids of all ages', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'fun-abounds-for-kids-of-all-ages', '', '', '2017-10-20 15:11:59', '2017-10-20 19:11:59', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=33745', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(33767, 4, '2017-10-26 10:47:02', '2017-10-26 14:47:02', '<b>Fort Fremont tour&nbsp;</b><b>offered at library</b>\r\n\r\nTravel back in time to the 1890s and the Spanish American War at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, at the St. Helena Branch Library at 6355 Jonathan Francis Senior Road on St. Helena Island.\r\n\r\nLearn the history, see a scale model of Fort Fremont as it stood in 1898, and take a guided tour of the remains of the fortifications\r\n\r\nThe tour lasts approximately two hours. No reservations are necessary.\r\n\r\nThis event is free.\r\n\r\nFor more information, call the St. Helena Library at 843-255-6487 or visit fortfremont.org.\r\n\r\n<b>Archaeological society&nbsp;</b><b>to hold series of events</b>\r\n\r\nThe Archaeological Society of SC and the Beaufort District Collection of Beaufort County Library are partnering to celebrate International Archaeology Month during&nbsp; October. Several events will be held in the Beaufort area.\r\n\r\nFrom 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, the 5th Annual What the Heck is it Artifact Identification Program will be held at the Beaufort Branch Library at 311 Scott St. to help with your unidentified artifacts.\r\n\r\nDrs. Jon Leader and Eric Poplin will be on hand to help demystify that odd family treasure. Registration is not necessary, but attendees are asked to limit the number of items they bring. The program and identification sessions are free.\r\n\r\nAt 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, the Combahee Ferry Historic District exhibition will return to the Beaufort District Collection space and will be shown through February 2018.\r\n\r\nPoplin will discuss the archaeology of this significant site in a special lecture in the Beaufort Branch Library Meeting Room at the library. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor more information, email Grace Cordial, Beaufort District Collection manager, at gracec@bcgov.net or call 843-255-6468.\r\n\r\n<b>Artists showcase work at Beaufort Art Association</b>\r\n\r\n“Dueling Studios:&nbsp; Two Friends Feature Their Favorites – Flora &amp; Fauna” is the name of the current Beaufort Art Association (BAA) show, featuring the work of local artists Marilee Sartori and Dusty Conner. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe show runs through Sunday, Oct. 29.&nbsp; &nbsp;\r\n\r\nAlso on exhibit will be the artwork of other local artists who are members of the gallery.\r\n\r\n<b>Fine Arts faculty&nbsp;</b><b>to display works</b>\r\n\r\nThe Sea Islands Center Gallery at the University of South Carolina Beaufort will present an exhibition featuring the work of the faculty of the Department of Fine Arts.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe opening reception will be held from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2. Another reception will take place from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, to welcome the South Carolina Art Education Association and First Friday attendees. The exhibit will be on view through Dec. 2.\r\n\r\nWork displayed will include ceramic sculptural pieces inspired by bird forms and textures, prints relating to themes of home and gender, mixed media digital prints that relate to the history of film and dance, sculptures created from natural objects such as trees and roots and meditative textural fabric two-dimensional pieces.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Frank Lloyd Wright&nbsp;</b><b>film to be shown</b>\r\n\r\nDue to a scheduling conflict, An Evening With Masterpieces will now be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, at the Technical College of the Lowcountry, 921 Ribaut Road, Beaufort.\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Land Trust, in conjunction with filmmaker Michael Miner, will present a screening of Miner’s latest Frank Lloyd Wright documentary.\r\n\r\nThe documentary will showcase eight of Frank Lloyd Wright’s finest buildings, including such famed structures as Fallingwater, the Dana-Thomas house and the Johnson Wax administration building, plus lesser known gems like Cedar Rock, the Stanley Rosenbaum house and the rarely seen Auldbrass plantation.\r\n\r\nImmediately following the screening, author David DeLong and Auldbrass restoration architect Tom Crews will join the filmmaker onstage for a panel discussion of the Frank Lloyd Wright Revival Initiative, and its efforts to re-build Frank Lloyd Wright demolished structures on their original sites.\r\n\r\nTickets are $25. Visit designedbyfranklloydwright.com/2017/07/an-evening-with-masterpieces.\r\n\r\n<b>Christian Science event&nbsp;</b><b>coming to Lowcountry</b>\r\n\r\nLearn to Pray and Heal (a spiritual adventure) is the title of a free talk presented by international speaker Nate Frederick, a member of the Christian Science Board of Lectureship.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, at the Bluffton Branch Library.\r\n\r\nThis event is co-sponsored by the Hilton Head Christian Science Church and the Beaufort Christian Science Society.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Church’s Fall Bazaar&nbsp;</b><b>to be held Nov. 4</b>\r\n\r\nThe Parish Church of St. Helena will hold a Fall Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, at the Parish Hall, 507 Newcastle St., downtown Beaufort.\r\n\r\nThere will be arts and crafts and much more.\r\n\r\nCall 843-522-1712 or visit StHelenas1712.org/Events.\r\n\r\n<b>Bourbon, Bubbles &amp; </b><b>Brew is back for fifth year</b>\r\n\r\nThe 5th annual Bourbon, Bubbles &amp; Brew will take place Sunday, Nov. 12, at Breakwater Restaurant at 203 Carteret. St.\r\n\r\nThe event will benefit the Beaufort Film Society and the 12th annual Beaufort International Film Festival.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHosted by Gary and Donna Lang and Beth Shaw, there will be culinary delights prepared by the Breakwater Restaurant. Musical entertainment will be provided by the local Cluster Shucks band. Tickets are limited. Visit www.beaufortfilmfestival.com or call 843-522-3196.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Dueling Pianos event&nbsp;</b><b>rescheduled for Nov. 17</b>\r\n\r\nDueling Pianos, Alzheimer’s Family Services of Greater Beaufort‘s 10th Annual Dinner Theatre, has been rescheduled and will now be held Friday, Nov. 17, at The Shed in Port Royal.\r\n\r\nThe evening will offer music, dinner stations provided by local chefs, a full open bar sponsored by Gilbert Law Firm, both a silent and live auction and a retro photo booth to record your memories of the night. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nDoors open at 6 p.m. for cocktails and the silent auction.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTickets are $65 in advance and $75 at the door.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor more information or to order tickets, visit www.afsgb.org or call 843-521-9190.\r\n\r\n<b>Film society offering&nbsp;</b><b>free screenings</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Film Society is presenting some of the best Short, Animation and Student films from its collection of Beaufort International Film Festival Finalists Selections from 2007 to present.\r\n\r\nAll screenings will be held Wednesdays through Nov. 29 at the Plaza Theatre in Beaufort, with admission free to the general public. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nCheck in time is 11:30 a.m. with the screenings beginning at noon and ending at 1 p.m.\r\n\r\nVisit beaufortfilmfestival.com for more information.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Drug testing for&nbsp;</b><b>children available</b>\r\n\r\nCoastal Paternity is offering CHILDGUARD testing, also known as Hair Environmental Exposure Test, to detect drugs in children.\r\n\r\nA positive CHILDGUARD test will show whether a child has had contact with drug smoke, and contact or ingestion of drugs.\r\n\r\nThe testing can detect up to nine drugs in a child’s hair. The tests are admissible in court and there is no age limit. It also tests for both exposure and ingestion.\r\n\r\nFor more information, visit www.coastalpaternigyt.com or call 855-521-1362.\r\n\r\n<b>Habitat for Humanity&nbsp;</b><b>in need of volunteers</b>\r\n\r\nWondering how you might be able to help LowCountry Habitat for Humanity?&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAttend its 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>Weekly historic tours </b><b>available at Fort Mitchel</b>\r\n\r\nJoin The Heritage Library for weekly tours at 10 a.m. Thursdays of the Civil War battery on Skull Creek built to protect Port Royal Sound and the Seabrook Coaling Station.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe cost is $12 for adults and $7 for children.\r\n\r\nFor more information and to purchase tickets, visit bit.ly/FtMitchelTours.\r\n\r\n<b>Christian theater&nbsp;</b><b>performances offered</b>\r\n\r\nMusic of Forever, a Christian theater production, is being held at 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at Grace AME Chapel on Charles Street in Beaufort.\r\n\r\nAccording to Hillary Lathan, who puts on the show with her husband, Alan, the show puts Jesus on a personal level that everyone can relate to. &nbsp;\r\n\r\n“People that may never walk into a church will come to the drama and experience the gospel in a way that is real and fresh to them,” she said. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe show includes seven characters and seven pieces of music. The irony of the number is intentional, as seven is a biblically significant number, according to Hillary. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor more information, visit www.musicofforever.org. The performances are free, but donations are accepted.\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.', 'What To Do the week of October 26th-November 1st', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-to-do-the-week-of-october-26th-november-1st', '', '', '2017-10-27 10:49:23', '2017-10-27 14:49:23', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=33767', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(33769, 4, '2017-10-26 10:49:33', '2017-10-26 14:49:33', 'Girl Scout Rainbow Troop 4105 recently held its first Breast Cancer Walk. Girl Scout founder Juliette “Daisy” Gordon Low, among many, died of breast cancer. The walk was held from the Woods Memorial Bridge to White Hall Drive on Lady’s Island. Ruth Reynolds, 92, led the walk over the bridge. The troop returned back across the bridge and was honored with lunch at the Waterfront Park, hosted by leaders, parents and adult volunteers. Beaufort Mayor Billy Keyserling gave a motivational speech and posed for a group picture. Photo provided.', 'Walking for awareness', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'walking-for-awareness', '', '', '2017-10-27 10:51:59', '2017-10-27 14:51:59', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=33769', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(33770, 4, '2017-10-26 10:49:37', '2017-10-26 14:49:37', '<b>Conroy’s name is&nbsp;</b><b>being exploited</b>\r\n\r\nI am writing to you — or in fact to your readers — because I don’t know who else might address the potential concerns of the entirety of Beaufort County.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLet’s admit, our “community” is certainly balkanized, if not necessarily divided in its views. I write because I am truly ashamed of our community.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn what respect?&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor shamelessly exploiting the name of Pat Conroy.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI completely understand that every writer would like to have his day —and certainly the recognition he is due. But I suspect that even Mr. Conroy would wonder at the way his name is exploited in our community since his death. Isn’t this a bit like attacking someone who cannot defend himself?\r\n\r\nI will admit, I have never read a single one of Mr. Conroy’s books, though I have seen terrible renditions of them from Hollywood in a few cases.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYou know who I am talking about here. Perhaps it was the “lady” who complained about the MCAS flyovers back in the day, when she was filming in Beaufort. Or is that just an apocryphal story?\r\n\r\nThe question for us as residents of this community is whether we want people to exploit Pat Conroy’s name.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRemember him, of course. Respect him, certainly. But do we have to have every community group in Beaufort County reaching out in his name, month after month? And this includes the media. You know who you are.\r\n\r\nPlease, let’s try to be respectful. I know it is hard in this insane age we live in. But many of us escape to Beaufort precisely because we hope there is still some measure of human decency out there somewhere.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><b>Lloyd Richardson\r\n</b><b>Beaufort</b></p>\r\n<b>Black soldiers&nbsp;</b><b>monument unwise</b>\r\n\r\n<i>Editor’s note: State Reps. Bill Chumley and Mike Burns have proposed building a monument to black Confederate soldiers.</i>\r\n\r\nThe members of the South Carolina African American Heritage Commission would like to register our opposition to the ill-informed proposal to erect a monument in honor of South Carolina’s Civil War-era African American Confederate pensioners.\r\n\r\nFirst, we all can agree that the idea of a monument to recognize the significant role African Americans played in the Civil War is a worthwhile pursuit.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHowever, a monument to commemorate the men forced into glory is essentially an attempt to rewrite the history of African-American contributions to America’s freedom struggle. In its current iteration, the proposal is ahistorical, insulting and uninformed.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe suggestion that African-American slaves had the ability to choose to volunteer for service in the Confederate cause is preposterous. Since there were no volunteers then, these men were forced into service. They were, in fact, men who were coerced to labor against their wills.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAfrican Americans have always cherished freedom and dedicated themselves to the cause of liberty. The Confederacy originated out of the very idea of denying African Americans freedom.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Confederate government was built on the institution of slavery and undergirded with the regressive ideas of white supremacy. The fact that the majority of African Americans who participated in the war effort did so on the side of the Union speaks volumes.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Confederacy rejected black participation in its cause, until that very cause was little more than a concept, and wanted nothing to do with African-American soldiers. They only saw blacks as servants and pawns in a very dangerous game.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAs Alexander Stephens, the vice president of the Confederacy, said in 1861, the U.S. Constitution was fundamentally wrong because it guaranteed black equality.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe idea that African Americans would volunteer to fight for a government built on those principles defies logic.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe issues that divided the nation in the mid-19th century continue to plague us today. The fact that some legislators are willing to recognize the service of African Americans during the war is commendable. However, the fact that they would commend those who were coerced into service against their will is misguided.\r\n\r\nThe Civil War is part of the difficult American past. If the state really wants to honor the service of African Americans during the war, we suggest supporting those who want to build a monument to Robert Smalls, a man who gave his service trying to build a better South Carolina with the admirable goal of racial equality and not racial oppression.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><b>Dr. Abel A. Bartley\r\n</b><b>Chairperson\r\n</b><b>South Carolina African American Heritage Commission&nbsp;</b></p>', 'Letters to the Editor', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'letters-to-the-editor-16', '', '', '2017-10-27 10:51:01', '2017-10-27 14:51:01', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=33770', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(33772, 4, '2017-10-26 10:51:14', '2017-10-26 14:51:14', '[caption id=\"attachment_33777\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"503\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Michael-D-Coker3.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-33777\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-33777\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Michael-D-Coker3.png\" alt=\"Michael Coker\" width=\"503\" height=\"604\"></a> Michael Coker[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe Battle of Port Royal Sound will be the focus of a program sponsored by The Beaufort History Museum in partnership with the Beaufort County Library.\r\n\r\nThe event will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7, at the Beaufort Branch Library, 211 Scott St.\r\n\r\nThe Battle of Port Royal Sound was one of the earliest naval operations of the Civil War. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nOn Nov. 7, 1861, a massive U. S. Naval fleet and U. S. Army expeditionary force sailed into Port Royal Sound and captured Fort Walker on Hilton Head and Fort Beauregard on St. Helena Island.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAt the time, it was the largest armada ever launched by the United States.\r\n\r\nBeaufort was among the first southern towns to fall into Union hands.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Federal occupation changed the course of Beaufort District history and led to the Reconstruction Era.\r\n\r\nMichael D. Coker, Berkeley County Museum and Heritage Center executive director and historian, will bring this important battle, and the events surrounding it, to life.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHe will share stories from his book, “The Battle of Port Royal Sound,” about this pivotal point in the Civil War.\r\n\r\nAdmission is free. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nA donation of $5 is suggested and reservations are required.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo sign up, visit the BHM website at www.beauforthistorymuseum.com.\r\n\r\nPrint out the ticket and bring it to the event. Lectures sell out, so only those with tickets will be admitted first.', 'Battle of Port Royal Sound focus of lecture', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'battle-of-port-royal-sound-focus-of-lecture', '', '', '2017-10-27 10:53:17', '2017-10-27 14:53:17', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=33772', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(33773, 4, '2017-10-27 10:51:46', '2017-10-27 14:51:46', '', 'IMG_0897', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'closed', '', 'img_0897-2', '', '', '2017-10-27 10:51:46', '2017-10-27 14:51:46', '', 33769, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/IMG_0897-1.jpg', 0, 'attachment', 'image/jpeg', 0),
(33776, 4, '2017-10-26 10:52:12', '2017-10-26 14:52:12', '<b>Man gets 15 years&nbsp;</b><b>for robbery, assault</b>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_33787\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"480\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Smalls-Phillip-Ronald.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-33787\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-33787\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Smalls-Phillip-Ronald.jpg\" alt=\"Phillip Ronald Smalls \" width=\"480\" height=\"600\"></a> Phillip Ronald Smalls[/caption]\r\n\r\nA Beaufort man was convicted on Oct. 17 in two separate incidents in which he shot a Southside Boulevard resident and robbed a Lady’s Island convenience store.&nbsp; &nbsp;\r\n\r\nPhillip Ronald Smalls Jr., 25, pleaded guilty to armed robbery, assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature, and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHe was sentenced to 15 years in prison, of which he must serve no less than 85 percent.&nbsp; &nbsp;\r\n\r\nOn Oct. 5, 2015, Smalls kicked open an apartment door and fired a 9 mm handgun at the man inside, striking him in the abdomen. Smalls also fired at a neighbor, the intended target of the shooting. He left the apartment complex, drove over the McTeer Bridge and crashed into a tree.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOfficers found the car running, with the car’s doors open. Police found two handguns, one linking the defendant to the shooting.&nbsp; &nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn an unrelated incident on Oct. 17, 2015, Smalls robbed the Shop N’ Go at 57 Sams Point Road. He demanded money, and the clerk handed over cash from the cash register and from under the counter, some of which was wrapped in orange packaging. Smalls was later found during a traffic stop.&nbsp; &nbsp;\r\n\r\n“Wads of cash in orange packaging were found in his pockets,” Assistant Solicitor Mary Jordan Lempesis said. “Not only was he seen on the in-store video, but the initials written on the money’s distinct packaging were made by the convenience store clerk who counted the money at the beginning of her shift.”&nbsp; &nbsp;\r\n\r\nSmalls’ criminal history includes convictions for third-degree burglary, simple possession of marijuana, possession of crack cocaine, petit larceny and unlawful carrying of a weapon.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Sheriff\'s office: Routine&nbsp;</b><b>traffic stop nets drugs</b>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_33782\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"192\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/albany.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-33782\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-33782\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/albany.jpg\" alt=\"Karwanna Albany\" width=\"192\" height=\"240\"></a> Karwanna Albany[/caption]\r\n\r\nA routine traffic stop ended up with the driver facing drug sale and distribution charges.\r\n\r\nAccording to a Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office report, at about 8:30 a.m. on Oct. 15, a sheriff’s deputy was on Trask Parkway in Seabrook and saw a black Dodge Charger speeding near Alexis Drive.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe deputy pulled the car over and, according to the report, he saw the female driver, who was the only person in the car, lean toward the passenger side as if she was moving something.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe report states that the deputy smelled a strong odor of marijuana coming from inside of her vehicle.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe deputy then directed the driver, Karwanna Albany, 38, of Dale, to get out of the car. The deputy asked Albany if there were any illegal drugs in her car and she said no, but acknowledged the inside of her Charger smelled like marijuana, the report states.\r\n\r\nWhile backup deputies remained with Albany, the deputy began to search the inside of her vehicle.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe report states that during the search of the front compartment of the Charger, the deputy found two bags with small amounts of marijuana, a plastic bag with powder cocaine and a container with powder cocaine, as well as some loose marijuana on the front passenger seat and floorboard. He said he also found a backpack in the back seat that contained paraphernalia, powder cocaine and marijuana.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe powder cocaine amounted to a trafficking weight and the marijuana a distribution weight. Albany was placed under arrest and transported to the Beaufort County Detention Center, where she was incarcerated for trafficking cocaine and possession with intent to distribute marijuana. She posted bond and was released from the Detention Center. &nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Man is wanted on&nbsp;</b><b>grand larceny charges</b>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_33784\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"167\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/robinson.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-33784\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-33784\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/robinson.jpg\" alt=\"Clinton Robinson\" width=\"167\" height=\"240\"></a> Clinton Robinson[/caption]\r\n\r\nClinton Robinson is wanted by the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office on charges on grand larceny.\r\n\r\nRobinson is a black, about 6 feet, 6 inches tall, and weighs 198 pounds.\r\n\r\nHe is known to frequent the area of Beaufort MHP on Parris Island Gateway.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnyone with information is asked to call Sgt. Adam Draisen at 843-255-3409 or BCSO Dispatch at 843-524-2777; or CrimeStoppers at 888-274-6372 to remain anonymous and for a possible reward.\r\n\r\n<b>Man convicted of&nbsp;</b><b>killing restaurateur</b>\r\n\r\nA man who ambushed a Bluffton restaurateur with a shotgun blast to the head as he sat on his back porch has been convicted of murder.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA Beaufort County jury found Samuel Thompson Collins, 39, guilty of the slaying of Jonathan Cherol, who was killed shortly after midnight on Oct. 27, 2015, as he sat with a friend on the porch in the Pinecrest subdivision of Bluffton.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCloaked in darkness and standing in Cherol’s back yard, Collins twice fired a 12-gauge Mossberg shotgun that he had borrowed from a friend. One shot hit a neighboring house; another struck Cherol in the head.\r\n\r\nCollins also was convicted of using a firearm in the commission of a violent crime. He was sentenced to 50 years in prison.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSurveillance video from the Pinecrest subdivision, interviews with the suspects and cellphone text messages connected the Collinses to the incident. Samuel Collins’ DNA was discovered on the Mossberg shotgun, which Collins returned to its owner in the early-morning hours following Cherol’s murder, along with articles of clothing that also contained his DNA.\r\n\r\n“The forensic evidence in this case was really overwhelming” said Kimberly Smith of the 14th Circuit Solicitor’s Office, who prosecuted the case.\r\n\r\n<b>Man wanted on&nbsp;</b><b>weapon charges</b>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_33783\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"169\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/habersham.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-33783\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-33783\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/habersham.jpg\" alt=\"Byran Michael Habersham\" width=\"169\" height=\"240\"></a> Byran Michael Habersham[/caption]\r\n\r\nByran Michael Habersham is wanted by the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office for possession of weapon during violent crime.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHe is known to frequent the Burton area, the Joe Frazier area and the Fripp Point.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHabersham is known as “Snoop” on the streets. He is 6 feet, 4 inches tall and weighs about 160 pounds.\r\n\r\nHe is considered armed and dangerous.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnyone with information is encouraged to call Investigator Brandon Disbrow at 843-255-3407 or Beaufort County Dispatch at 843-524-2777; or CrimeStoppers at 888-274-6372 to remain anonymous and for a possible reward.\r\n\r\n<b>Sheriff’s office investigating&nbsp;</b><b>Seabrook shooting&nbsp;</b>\r\n\r\nAt approximately 5:30 a.m. on Oct. 21, Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a residence on Fawnwood Lane in Seabrook regarding a shooting incident.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAt the scene, victims and witnesses told deputies they were awakened by the sound of multiple gunshots coming from outside of the home. They also said that two vehicles parked in the yard had been struck by bullets and the unknown suspects had fled the area after firing the shots.\r\n\r\nThe six children and five adults that were inside the residence at the time of the shooting were not injured.\r\n\r\nInvestigators found multiple cartridge casings of different calibers scattered on the ground outside of the residence, indicating there were at least two firearms used in the shooting. Investigators continue to interview victims and witnesses in an effort to identify the subjects responsible.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnyone with information is encouraged to contact Sgt. Andrew Rice at 843-255-3429; or CrimeStoppers at 888-274-6372 to remain anonymous and for a possible reward.\r\n\r\n<b>Woman jumps from&nbsp;</b><b>Broad River Bridge&nbsp;</b>\r\n\r\nShortly after 9 a.m. on Oct. 18, a motorist called 911 after they saw a woman jump into the water from the Broad River Bridge.\r\n\r\nBeaufort County Sheriff\'s Office deputies and Burton Fire District personnel responded and, as they arrived at the boat landing, flagged down a man who was out in the water on his boat.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe man immediately steered his boat to the deputies and fire personnel and offered them a ride to find the woman. Deputies and fire personnel boarded his boat, while others went onto the bridge where they spotted the woman floating in the water.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe man piloted his boat to the location that they spotted her, where she was recovered from the water by deputies and fire personnel on-board. The woman was responsive when they pulled her from the water and was brought safely back to the boat landing. She was then transported by Emergency Medical Services to the Beaufort Memorial Hospital for further evaluation.\r\n\r\n<b>BCSO looking for man&nbsp;</b><b>wanted on fraud charges</b>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_33786\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"187\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/scriven.jpeg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-33786\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-33786\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/scriven.jpeg\" alt=\"Cornell Martez Scriven\" width=\"187\" height=\"200\"></a> Cornell Martez Scriven[/caption]\r\n\r\nCornell Martez Scriven is wanted by the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office on charges of breach of trust with fraud intent.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nScriven, 22, is black&nbsp; and weighs 175 pounds. He is known to frequent the Mitcheville Road area of Ridgeland.\r\n\r\nAnyone with information is encouraged to call Investigator Cornillus LaVan at 843-255-3313 or Beaufort County Dispatch at 843-524-2777; or CrimeStoppers at 888-274-6372 to remain anonymous and for a possible reward.', 'Public safety briefs for October 26th-November 1st', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'public-safety-briefs-for-october-26th-november-1st', '', '', '2017-10-27 10:57:40', '2017-10-27 14:57:40', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=33776', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(33779, 4, '2017-10-26 10:53:36', '2017-10-26 14:53:36', '<b>Retired businessman&nbsp;</b><b>newest member of board</b>\r\n\r\nA retired businessman and school board veteran took his oath of office as the newest member of the Beaufort County Board of Education.\r\n\r\nJohn Dowling was elected to fill the District 6 seat vacated by former board member Patricia Felton-Montgomery, representing portions of Okatie and Sun City Hilton Head. Felton-Montgomery resigned her seat earlier this year.\r\n\r\nBefore retiring and moving to Sun City, Dowling worked as a program manager at a computer company in Massachusetts.\r\n\r\nHe has also been a special education office manager in the Wachusett (Mass.) Regional School District and a staff member at the Massachusetts Association of School Committees (School Boards). &nbsp;\r\n\r\nHe served three terms on the Narragansett Regional School Committee in Templeton, Mass. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn addition, he served in the U.S. Army from 1966-1969.\r\n\r\n“I’m thrilled with the opportunity that the voters have given me, and the trust that they’ve placed in me,” Dowling said. “I plan to hit the deck running and open a dialogue with my fellow board members to make a strong contribution to moving the school district forward.”\r\n\r\n<b>Polaris Tech seeks&nbsp;</b><b>executive director</b>\r\n\r\nAs architects and engineers finalize construction plans for the new Polaris Tech Charter School in Ridgeland, the steering committee is seeking an executive director to lead the school and prepare for the August 2018 opening.\r\n\r\n“It’s an exciting step to have the executive director/head of school job being advertised at the same time our developer is working on final plans to get the school under construction,” said Sandra Chavez, chair of the Polaris Tech Steering Committee.\r\n\r\nThe executive director will be the only employee of the Polaris Tech board and will work closely with the board on matters such as hiring staff, finalizing curriculum, reviewing documents such as student and employee handbooks, and adding input to the school facility construction.\r\n\r\n“This is our leadership position, and we are seeking a very special person to lead our very special school,” Chavez said. “Polaris Tech will be a different type of school for the Lowcountry and we are excited to show what we can do.”\r\n\r\nThe Polaris Tech academic emphasis will be on six career areas: aerospace, health science, information technology, logistics, advanced manufacturing and business management. It will serve up to 250 students in grades 6-10 when the school opens, and then will add one high school grade each year until it serves the span of middle and high school and offers diplomas.\r\n\r\nThe full job description is available at the Polaris Tech website, www.polaristech.org .\r\n\r\nThe new state charter school will be built in Ridgeland on the site of the former hospital, near the airport and near existing public schools.\r\n\r\nPolaris Tech is a state-approved charter school to serve middle and high school students from Jasper County and the Lowcountry.\r\n\r\nIt is a free school with no tuition that will focus on preparing young people for successful work.\r\n\r\n<b>State of the Schools&nbsp;</b><b>to be held Nov. 1</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Regional Chamber has rescheduled its annual State of the School event due to Tropical Storm Irma.\r\n\r\nIt will be held from 8-9:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, at Holiday Inn &amp; Suites, 2225 Boundary St.\r\n\r\nSouth Carolina Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman and the leaders from the area school systems will share information concerning education in Beaufort County and the impact on the local community.\r\n\r\nSpeakers will include Spearman, Dr. Jeffrey Moss, superintendent of the Beaufort County School District; Dr. Richard Gough of the Technical College of the Lowcountry; and Dr. Al Panu of the University of South Carolina Beaufort.\r\n\r\nGuests will also hear from a panel of leaders representing the area’s private and charter schools including: Beaufort Academy, Bridge Preparatory School, Holy Trinity Classical Christian School, John Paul II High School, Lowcountry Montessori School, Riverview Charter School and St. Peter\'s Catholic School.\r\n\r\nThe cost is $20 for chamber members; $25 for nonmembers; and $160 for a table of eight.\r\n\r\nContact LaNelle at LaNelle@BeaufortSC.org.\r\n\r\n<b>Local student named&nbsp;</b><b>to symphony orchestra</b>\r\n\r\nJanelle Vernoy of Beaufort was recently named to the 2017 Bob Jones University Symphony Orchestra (BJUSO).\r\n\r\nVernoy is a junior majoring in Church Music.\r\n\r\n\"It\'s been great to welcome so many new members this year,\" said conductor Michael Moore.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"In addition to our music majors, we have several very talented musicians majoring in accounting, communications, computer science, education, health sciences, graphic design and Christian ministries.\"', 'School briefs for October 26th-November 1st', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'school-briefs-for-october-26th-november-1st', '', '', '2018-07-12 10:58:37', '2018-07-12 14:58:37', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=33779', 0, 'post', '', 1);
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(33788, 4, '2017-10-26 10:55:12', '2017-10-26 14:55:12', 'Andrea Ogiony shot this photo of an alligator on the side of a pond in Habersham.\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-54', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:27:09', '2018-07-12 15:27:09', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=33788', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(33790, 4, '2017-10-26 10:58:04', '2017-10-26 14:58:04', '<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">PROVIDED BY STATE FARM</h4>\r\nYour condo is more than a roof over your head: It\'s your home. So make sure you understand insurance basics and coverage options for your unit.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Lender requirements</b></p>\r\nMost mortgage lenders require proof of condo unit owners insurance before they approve a purchase. If you\'re in the market for a condo unit, contact an insurance representative right away to get the process started.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Price factors</b></p>\r\nYour condo unit owner policy\'s price, or premiums, depends on the amount of coverage, the deductible (the cost the policyholder must pay before insurance payments begin) and any applicable discounts and charges.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLess coverage and a high deductible mean lower premiums. More coverage and a low deductible mean higher premiums.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA knowledgeable insurance agent can help you find the right balance for your home and family.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Master policy, unit policy</b></p>\r\nGenerally, a condo association insures the building and common elements under a single policy, called the master policy. This policy typically provides one of three kinds of coverage:\r\n\r\n• The basic building (walls, roof, floors, elevators), but not unit items (such as appliances, carpeting, cabinets, wall coverings) and in some cases not interior walls.\r\n\r\n• The basic building and unit items, but not unit additions, alterations or improvements made by you at your expense.\r\n\r\n• The basic building and unit items, including additions, alterations and improvements.\r\n\r\nWhen a master policy is in place, you will need to purchase an individual policy to cover the items and changes in your unit not covered by the association master policy, including your personal property, personal liability and assessments made against all members of the association.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYou may also want to consider coverage for damage to your unit not compensated because of the master policy deductible.\r\n\r\nKeep in mind that unit owner insurance responsibilities can vary widely. For example, some associations may have no master policy, which shifts the responsibility for insuring the structure to the unit owners.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nReview your building\'s insurance documents and bylaws with a qualified agent early in the purchasing process to make sure you comply with all requirements and purchase adequate coverage for your home.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Other unit policy coverage</b></p>\r\nA typical condo unit owner policy also includes coverage for several other common items and situations:\r\n\r\n• Personal property: In most cases, condo unit owners are responsible for insuring their possessions against theft, damage or loss. Personal property coverage insures your clothes, furniture, electronic equipment and other household items for their replacement value or their actual cash value (original price minus depreciation). Your property is usually covered whether it is in the unit or you have it with you when you are away from home.\r\n\r\n• Loss of use: This coverage applies if you temporarily have to live elsewhere because your condo was made uninhabitable by a fire or other covered peril. The policy will reimburse you for the portion of hotel bills, meals, laundry and other living expenses that exceed what you would pay if you were living in your home.\r\n\r\n• Personal liability: Liability coverage protects you if others make a claim or bring suit against you for physical injuries, bodily injury or property damage for which you are responsible. It also provides protection if you or a family member causes damage to others\' property. Some policies will pay for defense and court costs, in addition to settlement costs.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<i>The information in this article was obtained from various sources not associated with State Farm.&nbsp;</i>\r\n\r\n<i>These suggestions are not a complete list of every loss control measure. The information is not intended to replace manuals or instructions provided by the manufacturer or the advice of a qualified professional.&nbsp;</i>\r\n\r\n<i>State Farm makes no guarantees of results from use of this information.</i>', 'What’s covered in condo unit owner\'s insurance?', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'whats-covered-in-condo-unit-owners-insurance', '', '', '2018-07-26 10:16:19', '2018-07-26 14:16:19', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=33790', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(33793, 4, '2017-10-26 10:58:59', '2017-10-26 14:58:59', '[caption id=\"attachment_33794\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"640\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Debris-Removal-Site-e1509116427242.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-33794\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-33794\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Debris-Removal-Site-e1509116427242.jpg\" alt=\"Self-loaders lined up at the Naples, Fla., Debris Recovery Site known as &quot;Recovery,&quot; where they unload their vegetative debris in advance of its being ground into mulch and sold for biofuel.\" width=\"640\" height=\"444\"></a> Self-loaders lined up at the Naples, Fla., Debris Recovery Site known as \"Recovery,\" where they unload their vegetative debris in advance of its being ground into mulch and sold for biofuel.[/caption]\r\n<h3>By Bill Rauch</h3>\r\nIn adversity there is always opportunity. The post-hurricane brand of adversity brings opportunity for three groups: landscapers, roofers and debris removal specialists.\r\n\r\nLandscapers stay pretty local, roofers sometimes travel a hundred miles or so to set up their temporary shops, but debris removal specialists come from thousands of miles around. These are the enormous trucks and trailers with the hydraulic arm and claw situated at the rear of the truck’s high-walled bed with which debris can be picked up from the curbside and loaded into both the truck and the trailer.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMost of the time these behemoths work in the land-clearing business, but they can make a lot more money cleaning up after hurricanes, and in the days and months after hurricanes they come from far and wide to help out … and to make those big bucks.\r\n\r\nThere are about 300 self-loaders east of the Mississippi River, according to a story that ran in the Houston Chronicle in September as Houston was cleaning up from Hurricane Harvey and Florida was preparing to do the same in the wake of Hurricane Irma.\r\n\r\nWith all of the damage from Harvey, Irma and then Nate, this year the self-loaders have been in short supply.&nbsp; That’s what the Houston Chronicle story was about: Texas’ fears that Florida was paying better rates and that therefore the self-loaders would be passing Houston by. The effect of that, it was feared, was that Houston’s clean-up would be slowed down, which would not only anger residents but could put Houston in the position of running past the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA’s) 180-day limit after which, in Houston’s case, the federal government would no longer pay 90 percent of the cost of the clean-up.\r\n\r\nCitizen complaints are one thing, but losing the federal match inevitably means a big one-time tax increase, a tax levy that comes when taxpayers are already financially stressed from dealing with the storm’s destructive — and expensive — wrath.\r\n\r\nHouston Mayor Sylvester Turner faced the challenge doing the only thing he could do: He offered to pay the debris removal contractors more, thus in effect putting himself into a bidding war with some Florida communities. A few of those communities — including Naples, Fla. — answered the challenge by increasing their own per cubic yard debris removal rates.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDebris removal rates are typically set long before the hurricane comes. Communities negotiate contracts with a general debris removal contractor who then hires in the days after the storm dozens of sub-contractors from as far away as Wisconsin, Minnesota and Maine. In Houston’s case the general contractor was DRC Emergency Services.&nbsp; Naples used AshBritt, a firm made famous by New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie when, seeing his state was unprepared the day in 2012 that Hurricane Sandy moved on, he hired them that day for $100 million on a controversial no-bid basis.\r\n\r\nBut, according to truckers, the sweetest place to work this year was in the City of Key West, Fla. That’s not because Key West paid a handsomer base rate than any other community. According to Gary Volenec, the city’s engineer, Key West is paying $7.14 per cubic yard to AshBritt for debris removal which is just a little above average. Naples, Fla.’s base rate was $5.50, but the city council there recently added sweeteners that nearly doubled that rate. The City of Victoria, Texas, renegotiated after the storm with their contractor, AshBritt, to get to a $6-$10.65 rate. But Harris County, Texas — the county in which Houston is situated — stuck at $4.15 per cubic yard.&nbsp; The clean-up there is progressing, but slowly.&nbsp; &nbsp;\r\n\r\nBy way of comparison, after Hurricane Matthew last year Beaufort County paid a base rate of $8.29 per cubic yard to its contractor, Ceres Environmental. The contractor picked up and disposed of about 1,650,000 cubic yards of debris just under FEMA’s required 180-day deadline for providing matching funds, which in Beaufort County’s case was 75 percent, according to Eric Larson, Beaufort County’s Solid Waste and Stormwater manager. The State of South Carolina is picking up the remaining 25 percent of FEMA-eligible costs, county officials said.\r\n\r\nSo, why do the truckers prefer the Key West work?\r\n\r\nHere’s how it works. Once the debris is picked up at curbsde it is taken to the city’s Temporary Debris Management Site where it is ground into mulch. But because Key West is just about built out, there is nowhere to put the mulch. Instead, from there the mulch must be trucked at a cost of $17.75 per cubic yard 125 miles to a landfill on the mainland just south of Homestead, Fla. Here’s the math on that. Let’s say the truck holds 75 cubic yards in the front and 65 cubic yards in its trailer. Ashbritt would be paid $2,485 per load with the trucker receiving about 85 percent of that payment or about $2,112 per trip up and back U.S.1. An owner-driver could make the trip on an average twice a day, although some&nbsp; trucking companies used tag-team drivers so they could operate virtually around the clock, enjoying also the easier and more economical traffic flows on the narrow road in the middle of the night.\r\n\r\nOf that $2,485 payment, if the paperwork is kept to FEMA standards, all but $621.25 will be reimbursed to Key West by the federal government. The State of Florida hasn’t yet said if they’ll pick up the $621.25, e.g. the remaining 25 percent.\r\n\r\nOne trucker — in from Alabama to help with the Collier County, Fla., clean-up — told me last week, “Yeah, this work’s OK … better than clearing land.&nbsp; I’m netting about $2,000 a day. But if my truck hadn’t broke down I could have been working in Key West.&nbsp; My buddy got there in time.&nbsp; He’s making $50,000 a week.”\r\n\r\nAt that rate a trucker could pay for a new rig in three to four weeks. And have a few dollars left over for steak and beer.\r\n\r\nIt’s been a good year for the grapple guys.\r\n\r\n<i>Bill Rauch was the mayor of Beaufort from 1999-2008. Email Bill at TheRauchReport@gmail.com.</i>', 'A good year for the grapple guys', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'a-good-year-for-the-grapple-guys', '', '', '2017-10-27 11:00:42', '2017-10-27 15:00:42', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=33793', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(33797, 4, '2017-10-26 11:01:01', '2017-10-26 15:01:01', '<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 Dick Jennings presents Haley Roberts of Clay Stanley Custom Homes a Certificate of Appreciation for displaying the U.S. flag. Photo provided.</em>\r\n\r\n<b>New business helps&nbsp;</b><b>keep traveling kids busy&nbsp;</b>\r\n\r\nTheresa Duncan has created a business called Air Craft that sells craft kits filled with age specific craft, colored pencils, stickers, coloring book and other supplies that will entertain children ages 3 to 10 while en route to their destination.\r\n\r\nEach kit resembles a suitcase that children can carry, and they are filled with three crafts for kids, as well as an adult craft. The kits are sized to easily fit on top of airline tray tables and can store all of the supplies while the child is crafting. All of the materials are TSA-approved.\r\n\r\nThe idea for the craft-in-a-box came easily to Duncan who travels frequently while her husband serves in the U.S. Navy.\r\n\r\n“I want to help families shift away from, or limit, screen time and instead have kids and parents connect with their inner creativity through crafts,” Duncan said. “There is tremendous value in having kids use their imagination to transform raw materials into a craft of their own.”\r\n\r\nDuncan is trying to raise $15,000 on Kickstarter to get Air Craft off the ground (pun intended).&nbsp;\r\n\r\nKickstarter helps creative professionals find the resources and support they need to make their ideas a reality.\r\n\r\n“Our ultimate goal is to sell in airports and be easily accessible when families are beginning or coming home from an adventure,” Duncan said.\r\n\r\nFor more information, visit letsaircraft.com or visit the Kickstart campaign at kck.st/2xS85k7.\r\n\r\n<b>Cook on Bay to&nbsp;</b><b>hold grand opening</b>\r\n\r\nCook on Bay will celebrate its Grand Opening with a ribbon cutting and a party from 4-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, during First Friday in downtown Beaufort.\r\n\r\nThe public is invited to stop in and meet the owners and enjoy some complimentary food, beverages and wine, along with prizes, product and gift certificate giveaways and lots more including a drawing for the grand prize, a mini Big Green Egg.\r\n\r\nCook on Bay is located at 720 Bay St. in downtown Beaufort.\r\n\r\n<b>Digital corridor offers&nbsp;</b><b>help to business people</b>\r\n\r\nWant to work alongside like-minded people and check out what\'s going on at Beaufort Digital Corridor\'s BASEcamp?\r\n\r\nCoworking @ The Corridor will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27.\r\n\r\nSpend the day working out of BASEcamp, Beaufort\'s business incubator and co-working office. Pick a desk, settle in and check out the BDC community.\r\n\r\nHigh-speed Wi-Fi and access to conference space is included. No RSVP is necessary; walk-ins are welcome.\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Digital Corridor is at 500 Carteret St., Suite D, Beaufort.', 'Business briefs for October 26th-November 1st', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'business-briefs-for-october-26th-november-1st', '', '', '2017-10-27 11:02:59', '2017-10-27 15:02:59', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=33797', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(33802, 4, '2017-10-26 11:05:07', '2017-10-26 15:05:07', '<em>Photo above:&nbsp;The Beaufort Memorial Hospital’s Valentine Ball honorary chairs for the Feb. 9 Cocktail Affair are Rosemary and Kevin Cuppia (left). Saturday night\'s Valentine Ball co-chairs are&nbsp; Laura and Robert Achurch (center) and Sarah and Dr. Perry Burrus (right).&nbsp; Proceeds from the weekend will be used toward renovation of the hospital’s Surgical Pavilion. Photo provided.</em>\r\n\r\nBeaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation’s five-star fundraiser, the highly anticipated Valentine Ball, promises to live up to its laurels in 2018 with another party-packed weekend planned for Friday, Feb. 9, and Saturday, Feb. 10.\r\n\r\nThe festivities will begin Friday with the return of the Cocktail Affair, a social from 6-8:30 p.m. at Tabby Place in downtown Beaufort. The main event follows Saturday night with pre-ball dinner parties at private residences and a black-tie gala at Tabby Place.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nProceeds from the 29th annual Valentine Ball are earmarked for the renovation of Beaufort Memorial’s Surgical Pavilion. To date, the foundation’s signature event has raised more than $4.7 million for a wide range of hospital needs, including the Keyserling Cancer Center, Cochrane Heart Center, LifeFit Wellness Center, HealthLink for Children and Pratt Emergency Center.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCo-chairing the event this year are Laura and Robert Achurch III and Dr. Perry Burrus and his wife Sarah. Kevin and Rosemary Cuppia are serving as honorary chairs of the Cocktail Affair. All three couples have a long history with the hospital and have been steadfast supporters of the foundation.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“Having worked in the medical field, I understand how unique it is to have a hospital of this caliber in our community,” said Sarah Burrus, who worked at BMH for five years while completing her graduate studies in social work. “I would put us up against any of the country’s best community hospitals.”\r\n\r\nBurrus’ roots to Beaufort Memorial run deep. Her grandfather, Harold Trask, was one of the founding members of the board of directors. She was born in the hospital and landed her first job at BMH. It’s also where she met her husband, a general surgeon on the medical staff since 1993. Three of the couple’s four children were delivered at BMH.\r\n\r\n“I was 10 years old when I attended my first pre-ball dinner party at my grandparents’ house,” she said. “The hospital has always been so special to me and my family.”\r\n\r\nLaura and Robert Achurch have been involved with the hospital for many years as well. Robert serves as Beaufort Memorial’s outside general counsel and Laura has been a Valentine Ball volunteer since its early days. She served on the decorating committee of the first gala and has worked on several other committees over the years. The couple also has hosted numerous pre-ball dinner parties at their home.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“Beaufort is a social place,” Laura Achurch said. “People love a party here. With the Valentine Ball, everyone gets to enjoy a great evening and contribute to a very important part of our community.”&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe four co-chairs will be working with dozens of volunteers who help organize every aspect of the ball, from pre-ball dinner parties to the silent auction to the evening’s music and decadent desserts.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDozens more will host the private dinner parties that have made the Valentine Ball such a standout among fundraisers. In addition to providing the venue for the parties, the hosts decorate their homes, plan the menu and pay for the food, helping reduce the cost of putting on a party for some 500 people.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLast year, organizers added the Cocktail Affair to serve as a warmup to the gala or an alternative for those unable to make the main event.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“It was a big hit,” Kevin Cuppia said. “We had hors d’oeuvres, an open bar, a silent auction and a jazz band. It was fun to mix and mingle and see old friends.”\r\n\r\nFor more information on the Cocktail Affair and Valentine Ball, visit valentineball.org or call the foundation at 843-522-5774.&nbsp;', 'Annual Valentine Ball set for Feb. 9-10', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'annual-valentine-ball-set-for-feb-9-10', '', '', '2017-10-27 11:06:22', '2017-10-27 15:06:22', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=33802', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(33803, 4, '2017-10-26 11:03:22', '2017-10-26 15:03:22', 'LowCountry Habitat for Humanity is celebrating World Habitat Day 2017 with a Habitat’s Kid2Kid Toy Sale. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nNeighboring schools and churches are partnering with the organization to collect donations of new and gently used toys, which will be for sale at Habitat’s Kid2Kid Toy Sale.\r\n\r\nThe sale will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 4, at Sea Island Presbyterian Church on Lady’s Island Drive in Beaufort.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“LowCountry Habitat knows that our future lies in the hands of our children and future generations,” according to a release. “For this reason, we are committed to empowering children to make a difference in our society. &nbsp;\r\n\r\n“Habitat’s Kid2Ked Toy Sale will allow local children from a wide variety of circumstances to get directly involved with Habitat’s mission and to see firsthand what they can do to make a difference.”\r\n\r\nThe goal of Habitat’s Kid2Kid Toy Sale is twofold: to increase involvement with local youth and to kick-start fundraising for the House That Kids Built.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHabitat for Humanity was founded on the conviction that every man, woman and child should have a simple, durable place to live in dignity and safety and that decent shelter in decent communities should be a matter of conscience and action for all. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nHabitat ReStores were developed to provide Habitat affiliates with another income stream for building houses while providing a place where still useful building materials and supplies can be recycled and gently-used home furnishings can be resold to new owners reducing the burden on local landfills.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor more information about LowCountry Habitat for Humanity, call the Habitat office at 843-522-3500.', 'Toy sale to benefit House That Kids Built', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'toy-sale-to-benefit-house-that-kids-built', '', '', '2017-10-27 11:04:26', '2017-10-27 15:04:26', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=33803', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(33806, 4, '2017-10-26 11:06:39', '2017-10-26 15:06:39', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>HIGH SCHOOL&nbsp;</b><b>VOLLEYBALL</b></span></p>\r\n<b>Three BA players&nbsp;</b><b>earn All-Region honors</b>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_33807\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"621\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/BA-volleyball.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-33807\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-33807\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/BA-volleyball.jpg\" alt=\"Beaufort Academy volleyball players Alyssa Patrick, Amelia Huebel and EmilyAnn Hiers have earned All-Region honors. Photo courtesy of Beaufort Academy.\" width=\"621\" height=\"398\"></a> Beaufort Academy volleyball players Alyssa Patrick, Amelia Huebel and EmilyAnn Hiers have earned All-Region honors. Photo courtesy of Beaufort Academy.[/caption]\r\n\r\nBeaufort Academy has announced that three of its varsity girls\' volleyball players were included on the 2017 SCISA Class AA Region IV Volleyball All-Region Team. Alyssa Patrick was named First Team while Amelia Huebel and EmilyAnn Hiers earned Second Team honors.\r\n\r\nBeaufort Academy Head Coach Donna Patrick was also named SCISA All-Region Coach of the Year.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPatrick had recorded 314 attacks, 146 kills, 91 digs, eight blocks and 36 aces through Beaufort Academy\'s first 20 matches. The productive Patrick switched from setter to outside hitter this season.\r\n\r\nHuebel had posted 295 attacks, 124 kills, 31 digs, 21 blocks, 130-of-139 serves, compiled a 94 percent serving ratio and delivered 18 aces for the Eagles. She is in her first full season as a middle hitter for the accomplished Beaufort Academy volleyball program.\r\n\r\nHiers, a setter/outside hitter, had registered 198 assists, 222 attacks, 81 kills, 76 digs, 12 blocks, 224/231 serves, compiled a 95 percent serving ratio and logged 22 aces for the Eagles through the initial 20 matches in her first season as a setter after making the move from outside hitter.\r\n\r\n<b>BA advanced to the SCISA 1A championship match: </b>Beaufort Academy continued to win in the SCISA Class 1A Volleyball State Tournament on Oct. 21, shutting out both Patrick Henry Academy and Cathedral Academy to advance to the state championship match.\r\n\r\nThe Eagles prevailed after winning all three of their matches on Oct. 20.\r\n\r\nBeaufort Academy topped Patrick Henry 2-0 (25-7, 25-19) and blanked Cathedral Academy 2-0 (27-25, 25-22) on Oct. 21 as it earned the right to compete in the state title match.\r\n\r\nWith the win, Beaufort Academy advanced to meet Mead Hall in the state title match in Sumter on Oct. 23. Results of that match were not available at press time.\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort Academy&nbsp;</b><b>shuts out John Paul II</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort Academy shut out John Paul II 3-0 in a high school volleyball match on Oct. 17.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Eagles edged John Paul II 25-23 in the opening set of the high school volleyball match.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRemaining out in front in the second set, Beaufort Academy beat John Paul II 25-17.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Eagles held off a late charge from John Paul II in the third set, winning 30-28.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAlyssa Patrick delivered nine kills, 20 digs and two aces for the Eagles.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHelping to lead Beaufort Academy to the win, Courtney Kirberger finished 14-of-14 on serves while registering 13 assists, 10 digs and two kills.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL</b></span></p>\r\n<b>Battery Creek beats&nbsp;</b><b>May River, 31-20</b>\r\n\r\nBattery Creek pulled away to beat new rival May River 31-20 in a Region 8-3A football game on Oct. 20.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWith the win, Battery Creek improved to 4-5 overall and 2-2 in the Region 8-3A.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMay River dropped to 2-6 overall and 1-2 in the region with the loss.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Dolphins aren\'t scheduled to be back in action on Friday, Oct. 27. Battery Creek is slated to start competing in the postseason next week.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMay River is scheduled to face Wade Hampton in a regular-season finale on Friday, Oct. 27.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBattery Creek produced offensively throughout the region matchup. A pair of players went over 100 yards in the victory.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTrey Booth rushed for 133 yards and two touchdowns in the Dolphins\' victory.\r\n\r\nJordan Gywn passed for 106 yards and rushed for two touchdowns in Battery Creek\'s win.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBattery Creek remained in the win column after defeating host Ridgeland-Hardeeville 44-18 on the road one week earlier.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPrior to Oct. 20\'s game, May River had beaten Ridgeland-Hardeeville 34-8 in its most recent outing on Oct. 6.\r\n\r\nThe Dolphins have posted additional wins over Whale Branch and Calhoun County thus far in the 2017 season. Battery Creek has dropped games to Swansea, Beaufort, Hilton Head Island, Wade Hampton and Bluffton.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Dolphins will look to carry momentum from the regular-season over into the postseason when the playoffs kick off during the first week of November.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Whale Branch captures&nbsp;</b><b>Region championship&nbsp;</b>\r\n\r\nWhale Branch is home to another region champion. Determined Whale Branch beat Garrett Academy Tech 49-6 on Oct. 20 to win the Region 6-2A football championship.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Warriors, under the direction of head coach Jerry Hatcher, excelled both offensively and defensively throughout the regular-season matchup. Victorious Whale Branch also thrived on special teams during the prep gridiron battle.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWith the win, Whale Branch improved to 4-4 overall and 4-0 in Region 6-2A.\r\n\r\nGarrett Academy Tech dropped to 3-5 overall and 2-2 in the region with the loss.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNumerous Whale Branch players stepped up on each side of the ball and on special teams.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nJamel Moultrie led the Whale Branch defensive effort with four interceptions. Moultrie nearly tied a state record. The state record for interceptions is five.\r\n\r\nLeading the Warriors offensively, Irvin Mulligan rushed for four touchdowns. Mulligan was able to help lead Whale Branch as the Warriors set the tone early.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nJaheem Hazel aided the Whale Branch offensive attack, scoring two touchdowns for the Warriors.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAlong with the victory over Garrett Academy Tech, Whale Branch has notched wins against Woodland, North Charleston and Academic Magnet.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhale Branch is slated to face familiar foe Burke for a regular-season finale on Friday, Oct. 27.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort drops&nbsp;</b><b>game to Cane Bay</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort suffered its second straight loss on Oct. 20 as visiting Cane Bay pulled away to win 49-33 in a late-regular-season high school football game.\r\n\r\nLongtime rivals, Beaufort and Cane Bay met for a region matchup.\r\n\r\nWith the loss, Beaufort slipped to 6-2 and 3-1 in the region.\r\n\r\nCane Bay improved to 8-1 overall and 4-0 in the region with the win.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Eagles remained in the loss column after opening the 2017 season 6-0.\r\n\r\nKris Copeland led Cane Bay to the win, rushing for 309 yards and five touchdowns on 22 carries.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDetermined Cane Bay came out strong in the second half, scoring two quick touchdowns to stretch its lead out of Beaufort\'s reach.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Eagles weren\'t without some highlights in the late-regular-season high school football matchup, especially on the offensive side.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nJeffrey Smith led the Eagles offensively, scoring three touchdowns.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBeaufort remained in the loss column following a setback to Berkeley one week earlier. Berkeley beat the Eagles 23-14 on Oct. 13.\r\n\r\nBeaufort has posted wins over Wando, Battery Creek, Bluffton, May River, Stall and Colleton County thus far in the 2017 season.\r\n\r\nThe Eagles are slated to visit Hilton Head Island for a regular-season finale on Friday, Oct. 27.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>GIRLS\' HIGH&nbsp;</b><b>SCHOOL SOCCER</b></span></p>\r\n<b>Aldred named new&nbsp;</b><b>BA girls\' soccer coach&nbsp;</b>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_33808\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"866\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/aldred.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-33808\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-33808\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/aldred.jpg\" alt=\"Steve Aldred has been named the new head coach of the Beaufort Academy girls\' soccer team. Photo courtesy of Beaufort Academy.\" width=\"866\" height=\"566\"></a> Steve Aldred has been named the new head coach of the Beaufort Academy girls\' soccer team. Photo courtesy of Beaufort Academy.[/caption]\r\n\r\nAfter an incredible 15 years of coaching girls\' varsity soccer, David Byrne has stepped down as Beaufort Academy head coach. Steve Aldred is set to guide the Beaufort Academy girls\' soccer team as its new head coach in the spring.\r\n\r\n\"It is with a mixture of emotions that I announce I will not be coaching the girls\' varsity soccer team this upcoming season. I feel fortunate to teach and coach at an amazing school where I have had the opportunity to work with students in so many different capacities. My work with the soccer program, spanning 15 years, has easily been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. In addition, we have developed a strong program that has experienced much success, most notably winning state championships in 2010, 2013 and 2017,\" stated Byrne.\r\n\r\nIn 15 years as the varsity girls\' soccer head coach at Beaufort Academy, Byrne represented the school with the highest of integrity and character. He had an excellent run as head coach, winning three state championships and sending three players - Miranda Weslake, Sissy Mungin and Meredith Andrepont Anderson - on to play collegiate soccer.\r\n\r\n\"It\'s obviously hard to step down after you put 15 years of your heart and energy into building a strong program,\" said Beaufort Academy Athletic Director Neal McCarty. \"We take pride in the fact that David\'s efforts and success have left our girls\' soccer program better off and in good hands.\"&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAldred, with nearly 30 years of soccer coaching experience, currently holds the UEFA \'A\' Coaching License, the Futsal License and the AFC Goalkeeping License.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAs a player, Aldred played for professional soccer clubs Fulham and Crystal Palace in England during the early 1980s at youth and reserve level before taking up soccer coaching that led to full-time coaching positions in England, Malaysia, Indonesia, Japan, Hong Kong, China, Australia and the United States.\r\n\r\n\"I am very much looking forward to working with our talented girls here at Beaufort Academy, and I am excited about developing our program to compete at the highest level,\" said Aldred.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>GIRLS\' HIGH&nbsp;</b><b>SCHOOL TENNIS</b></span></p>\r\n<b>Beaufort blanks&nbsp;</b><b>Bluffton, 6-0&nbsp;</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort blanked Bluffton 6-0 in a girls\' high school tennis match on Oct. 17.\r\n\r\nComplete results from the Beaufort-Bluffton girls\' tennis match follow.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort 6, Bluffton 0 - Singles: </b>McKenzie Daniel def. Rachel Riley 6-3, 6-0; Morgan Louw def. Lydia John 6-2, 4-6, 12-10; Kirsten Stone def. Rachel Richardson 6-2, 6-1; Sophie Bellomy def. Serena Lynn 6-0, 6-0; Lucy Bruns def. Anastasiya Antsyferova 6-0, 6-1.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Doubles:</b> Caroline Louw/Lucy Aydelette def. Alex Davis/Olivia Boshan 6-1, 6-1.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>RUNNING</b></span></p>\r\n<b>Running fundraiser to&nbsp;</b><b>benefit Hopeful Horizons</b>\r\n\r\nGrounded Running is celebrating its 12-month anniversary by running for a cause. It will host \"Hours for Hope\" to benefit Hopeful Horizons from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4.\r\n\r\nPeople can support owner Tim Waz as he runs for 12 hours to raise donations, with 100 percent of the proceeds going directly to Hopeful Horizons.\r\n\r\nTo donate, visit www.groundedrunningshop.com/grounded-running-hours-for-hope.html.\r\n\r\nGrounded Running is a running specialty store to help you achieve your running and walking goals. It is located at 864 Parris Island Gateway, Beaufort. Call 843-986-4523.', 'Sports briefs for October 26th-November 1st', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'sports-briefs-for-october-26th-november-1st', '', '', '2017-10-27 11:07:34', '2017-10-27 15:07:34', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=33806', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(33808, 4, '2017-10-27 11:06:12', '2017-10-27 15:06:12', '', 'aldred', 'Steve Aldred has been named the new head coach of the Beaufort Academy girls\' soccer team. Photo courtesy of Beaufort Academy.', 'inherit', 'open', 'closed', '', 'aldred', '', '', '2017-10-27 11:07:16', '2017-10-27 15:07:16', '', 33806, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/aldred.jpg', 0, 'attachment', 'image/jpeg', 0),
(33811, 4, '2017-10-26 11:07:38', '2017-10-26 15:07:38', '[caption id=\"attachment_33812\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1416\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/eder.jpeg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-33812\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-33812\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/eder.jpeg\" alt=\"Linda Eder \" width=\"1416\" height=\"1462\"></a> Linda Eder[/caption]\r\n\r\nBroadway star Linda Eder will perform for one night only at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, at the USCB Center for the Arts. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nShowcasing one of the greatest contemporary voices of our time, Eder\'s diverse repertoire spans Broadway, standards, pop, country and jazz, according to a release.\r\n\r\nAs the tragic character Lucy in the Broadway musical “Jekyll &amp; Hyde,” from composer Frank Wildhorn, Eder blew the roof off of New York\'s Plymouth Theatre each night as she belted out signature songs \"Someone Like You\" and \"A New Life.”\r\n\r\n“Her Broadway debut, for which she was rewarded with a Drama Desk nomination, sent her already rapidly rising star blazing across the sky, securing her spot as one of America\'s most beloved singers and dynamic live performers,” according to the release.\r\n\r\nStephen Holden, of The New York&nbsp; Times, wrote, \"What do we mean when we use the word perfection? The question arises every time I watch the pop singer Linda Eder.\"\r\n\r\nMost recently, in October 2013, Eder released “Christmas Where You Are,” the follow-up to her best-selling “Christmas Stays the Same.”\r\n\r\nBorn in Tucson, Ariz., and raised in Brainerd, Minn., Eder began her career singing in her home state and eventually landed a gig at Harrah\'s Casino in Atlantic City. But it was her appearances on the 1987 season of “Star Search,” where she won for an unprecedented 12 weeks, that attracted the attention of audiences and record companies alike.\r\n\r\n“Eder launched her recording career in 1991 with her self-titled debut album and soon established a niche as America\'s most popular and acclaimed new interpreter of pop standards and theatrical songs with 15 solo albums and 12 musical recordings,” the release states. “Those albums highlight Eder\'s abundant vocal gifts as well as her skill for delivering dramatic, emotionally resonant interpretations of familiar songs while making them her own.”\r\n\r\nThe concert stage remains the mainstay of Eder\'s career. She has performed for sold-out crowds in venues across the United States and throughout Europe. She has also been featured on numerous PBS television concerts. She has performed at many venues such as Carnegie Hall, The Town Hall, The Kennedy Center, Davies Hall, Radio City Music Hall, Wolftrap and the Ravinia Festival.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHer collaborations include the late Oscar-winning composer and pianist Marvin Hamlisch, Tony winner Michael Feinstein, and Keith Lockhart, conductor of the Boston Pops Orchestra.\r\n\r\nTicket are $40 for adults; $35 for seniors/military; and $20 for students.\r\n\r\nFor more information or purchase tickets, visit uscbcenterforthearts.com.', 'Broadway star to perform at arts center', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'broadway-star-to-perform-at-arts-center', '', '', '2017-10-27 11:08:53', '2017-10-27 15:08:53', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=33811', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(33813, 4, '2017-10-26 11:08:18', '2017-10-26 15:08:18', 'Charitable giving can play an important role in many estate plans. Philanthropy cannot only give you great personal satisfaction, it can also give you a current income tax deduction, let you avoid capital gains tax and reduce the amount of taxes your estate may owe when you die.\r\n\r\nThere are many ways to give to charity. You can make gifts during your lifetime or at your death. You can make gifts outright or use a trust. You can name a charity as a beneficiary in your will, or designate a charity as a beneficiary of your retirement plan or life insurance policy. Or, if your gift is substantial, you can establish a private foundation, community foundation or donor-advised fund.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Making outright gifts</b></p>\r\nAn outright gift is one that benefits the charity immediately and exclusively. With an outright gift you get an immediate income and gift tax deduction.&nbsp; Make sure the charity is a qualified charity according to the IRS. Get a written receipt or keep a bank record for any cash donations, and get a written receipt for any property other than money.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Will or trust bequests</b></p>\r\nThese gifts are made by including a provision in your will or trust document, or by using a beneficiary designation form. The charity receives the gift at your death, at which time your estate can take the income and estate tax deductions.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Charitable trusts</b></p>\r\nAnother way for you to make charitable gifts is to create a charitable trust. You can name the charity as the sole beneficiary, or you can name a non-charitable beneficiary as well, splitting the beneficial interest (this is referred to as making a partial charitable gift).&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe most common types of trusts used to make partial gifts to charity are the charitable lead trust and the charitable remainder trust. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThere are expenses and fees associated with the creation of a trust.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Charitable lead trust</b></p>\r\nA charitable lead trust pays income to a charity for a certain period of years, and then the trust principal passes back to you, your family members or other heirs. The trust is known as a charitable lead trust because the charity gets the first, or lead, interest. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nA charitable lead trust can be an excellent estate planning vehicle if you own assets that you expect will substantially appreciate in value. If created properly, a charitable lead trust allows you to keep an asset in the family and still enjoy some tax benefits.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Charitable remainder trust</b></p>\r\nA charitable remainder trust is the mirror image of the charitable lead trust. Trust income is payable to you, your family members or other heirs for a period of years, then the principal goes to your favorite charity.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA charitable remainder trust can be beneficial because it provides you with a stream of current income — a desirable feature if there won\'t be enough income from other sources.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Private family foundation</b></p>\r\nA private family foundation is a separate legal entity that can endure for many generations after your death. You create the foundation, then transfer assets to the foundation, which in turn makes grants to public charities. You and your descendants have complete control over which charities receive grants.\r\n\r\nBut, unless you can contribute enough capital to generate funds for grants, the costs and complexities of a private foundation may not be worth it. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nA general guideline is that you should be able to donate enough assets to generate at least $25,000 a year for grants.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Community foundation</b></p>\r\nIf you want your dollars to be spent on improving the quality of life in a particular community, consider giving to a community foundation. Similar to a private foundation, a community foundation accepts donations from many sources, and is overseen by individuals familiar with the community\'s particular needs, and professionals skilled at running a charitable organization.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Donor-advised fund</b></p>\r\nSimilar in some respects to a private foundation, a donor-advised fund offers an easier way for you to make a significant gift to charity over a long period of time.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA donor-advised fund actually refers to an account that is held within a charitable organization. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe charitable organization is a separate legal entity, but your account is not — it is merely a component of the charitable organization that holds the account. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nOnce you transfer assets to the account, the charitable organization becomes the legal owner of the assets and has ultimate control over them. You can only advise — not direct — the charitable organization on how your contributions will be distributed to other charities.\r\n\r\n<i>This article was written by Broadridge, an independent third party, and provided to you by Arthur Levin, managing director, at TLS Wealth Management of Raymond James. Levin is a financial advisor with Raymond James &amp; Associates, Inc., 305 Carteret St., Beaufort. He can be contacted at 843-379-6100 or arthur.levin@raymondjames.com. Visit www.tlswealthmanagement.com.</i>\r\n\r\n<i>This information was developed by Broadridge, an independent third party. 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(33816, 4, '2017-10-26 11:00:56', '2017-10-26 15:00:56', 'Island Girls Night Out, an opportunity to socialize, win prizes and meet new friends, was held Oct. 19 at Something for Everyone in Beaufort, where there is literally something for everyone, including plenty for the birds and garden.\r\n\r\nAbout 50 women came out for the event, which featured door prizes and gift certificates from Macdonald MarketPlace, Lands End Tours, Guys and Dolls, Port Wren Capital, Red Woof Inn dog and cat care, Hair Play, Lowcountry Store, Jersey Mike’s, the Plaza Theatre, Grace &amp; Glory and more.\r\n\r\nSomething for Everyone is located at 1002 Bay St.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[gallery columns=\"4\" ids=\"33817,33818,33819,33821,33822,33823,33824,33825,33826,33827,33828,33830,33831,33833,33834,33836,33805,33812\"]', 'Ladies have fabulous night out at Something for Everyone', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'ladies-have-fabulous-night-out-at-something-for-everyone', '', '', '2017-10-27 11:28:16', '2017-10-27 15:28:16', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=33816', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(33820, 4, '2017-10-26 11:10:28', '2017-10-26 15:10:28', '<em>Photo above: Church mice are a popular attraction at the Parish of St. Helena’s Fall Bazaar. Photo provided.&nbsp;</em>\r\n\r\nIt’s that time of year, once again, when the temperature cools down and the smell of fall fills the air. It’s time for the Fall Bazaar of The Parish of St. Helena in downtown Beaufort. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis year, the Parish of St. Helena wants to go back to her roots: the community. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe rector of the parish, Rev. Shay Gaillard, said, “We have a heart for the community, and hope that many people will join us for this annual event.”\r\n\r\nWhat can you expect? St. Helena’s World Famous Church Mice return at the Mouse House. These adorable and highly collectable handmade mice seem to find their way across the nation. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThere will also be homemade baked goods from the kitchens of Parish members, ornaments, items from the 2or3 Treasure House and handcrafted gifts available.\r\n\r\nThe event will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, in the Parish Hall, at 507 Newcastle St.\r\n\r\nFor more information, call 843-522-1712.', 'Parish Fall Bazaar is back', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'parish-fall-bazaar-is-back', '', '', '2017-10-27 11:11:51', '2017-10-27 15:11:51', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=33820', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(33835, 4, '2017-10-26 11:11:59', '2017-10-26 15:11:59', '<b>Run better meetings&nbsp;</b><b>focus of workshop</b>\r\n\r\nBetter, shorter, and/or more productive meetings … need a refresher?&nbsp;\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, Nov. 6, at the Beaufort Branch Library at 311 Scott St.\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 to the public and will be facilitated by Janet Jacobs of the National Association of Parliamentarians. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nCall or text 386-871-8855 or email Jacobs at parliamentarystudy@gmail.com for more information. While not necessary, an RSVP is appreciated.\r\n\r\n<b>Marines foundation&nbsp;</b><b>accepting nominations&nbsp;</b>\r\n\r\nThe Marine Corps Heritage Foundation has begun accepting nominations for its 2018 Annual Awards Program.\r\n\r\nEach year the foundation presents a series of awards for creative works preserving or advancing Marine Corps history, traditions, culture or service. Marines and civilians are eligible to submit their own artistic entries or the distinguished work of others.\r\n\r\nThe foundation honors individuals who have demonstrated leadership in their profession by presenting the John A. Lejeune for Exemplary Leadership Award and recognizes those who have provided unique and significant service to the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation with the Heritage Award.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLast year’s Lejeune Award winners were President George H.W. Bush and First Lady Barbara Bush, while the former chairman of the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation, Gen. Walter E. Boomer, USMC (Ret.), was honored with the Heritage Award.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSubmitting a nomination is free. For additional information on the Annual Awards Program, visit www.marineheritage.org; or to schedule an interview about the program with a foundation representative, contact Paulo Sibaja at psibaja@susandavis.com or 202-414-0798.\r\n\r\n<b>State Park Service&nbsp;</b><b>upgrades website</b>\r\n\r\nThe South Carolina State Park Service upgraded its website at www.SouthCarolinaParks.com with a new look and easy-to-navigate design.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe updated site features an interactive park finder map, enhanced pages for each of South Carolina’s 47 state parks and new program listings and features. It also incorporates the parks’ Instagram feed, live webcams and more.\r\n\r\nThe upgrade was designed by Bluffton-based BFG Communications, the communications marketing agency of record for the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation &amp; Tourism.\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort County offers&nbsp;</b><b>shredding event&nbsp;</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Public Works Department Solid Waste and Recycling Section will hold a secure document shredding event for county residents from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4. The event will be held at the Public Works South site at 9 Benton Field Road in Bluffton.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIndividuals will be limited to disposing of no more than four boxes or bags.\r\n\r\nAny types or colors of paper, file folders or envelopes are acceptable. Staples or paper clips do not need to be removed. Materials can be brought in any container or bag and will be emptied into roll carts for immediate shredding. Only residential quantities will be accepted. No materials from commercial businesses will be accepted. No electronics will be collected at this event.\r\n\r\nFor more information, contact the Solid Waste and Recycling Section at 843-255-2736 or visit www.bcgov.net/recycle.\r\n\r\n<b>County councilman&nbsp;</b><b>to hold public forum</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort County Council Member Gerald Dawson, District 1, will hold a public meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14, in the cafeteria at James J. Davis Elementary School at 364 Keans Neck Road, Seabrook.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe purpose of the meeting is to discuss solid waste collection and the Dale Recycling Drop-Off Convenience Center.\r\n\r\nFor more information, contact Dawson at gdawson @bcgov.net or by calling 843-255-9536.\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort County residence&nbsp;</b><b>applications up to date</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Assessor’s Office has announced that all completed legal residence applications submitted to its office were reviewed and processed when tax bills were issued.\r\n\r\nBeaufort County Assessor Gary James said, “Beaufort County is up to date on its review of all legal residence applications. When data was transferred for inclusion in the tax bill run on Oct. 6, all complete applications received and reviewed as of that date had the appropriate exemptions applied to the real property records.”\r\n\r\nThe Assessor’s Office is currently processing applications within one week of receipt. According to James, it’s rare that the larger coastal counties in the state are up to date on exemption approvals prior to processing property tax bills. It is not unusual for larger counties to be months behind in the processing of applications.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Assessor’s Office has streamlined its approval process and added staff to help ensure the county is keeping up with the needs of taxpayers. These efforts to maintain current data minimizes the number of tax bills with incorrect exemption requiring a later change.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nJames cautioned that due to a heavy application workload after bills are received by taxpayers, a slightly longer approval timeframe might occur, but his office will continue its efforts to focus on minimizing the delay in approvals, allowing ample time for taxpayers to pay the adjusted amounts.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor more information, contact the Beaufort County Assessor’s Office at 843-255-2400.\r\n\r\n<b>Whitehall development&nbsp;</b><b>meeting is delayed</b>\r\n\r\nA nearly full house of Lady\'s Island residents came to the Beaufort City Council Chambers to hear about plans from the Metropolitan Planning Commission (MPC) of MidCity Real Estate Partner\'s application for development at Whitehall.\r\n\r\nHowever, the meeting was delayed due to a lack of quorum. 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(33838, 4, '2017-10-26 11:13:01', '2017-10-26 15:13:01', 'There are lots of spooky goings-on going on in Northern Beaufort County. Here are a few:\r\n\r\n• The Lowcountry Master Gardeners are celebrating Halloween with a scarecrow contest on Saturday, Oct. 28, at the Port Royal Farmers Market. Set up starts at 8 a.m. and prizes will be awarded at 11:30 a.m. This event is free; just bring your scarecrow entry and a way to stand, tie or sit it for display. There will be awards for People’s Choice, Farmer’s Choice, Most Scary, Best Use of Natural Materials and Best Scarecrow Drawing (for ages 10 an under). For more information, email KimberlyAnnMcFann@me.com.\r\n\r\n• Beaufort Academy will hold a Fall Festival from 3-5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, at the school. This family-friendly annual event is free and open to Beaufort Academy students, family, friends and alumni. There will be games, a haunted house, bounce houses for both the preschool and older kids, a football toss, lots of prizes, snacks, pizza, face painting, music, a bake sale and more.\r\n\r\n• Trick-or-treaters are invited to don their Halloween costumes and bring their treat bags for the annual Trick-or-Treat in Downtown Beaufort. Kids can visit more than 50 stores and businesses along Bay Street, West Street, Scott Street, Carteret Street and beyond for treats from 4:30-6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26.\r\n\r\nThis event is free and open to the public.\r\n\r\nBay Street, from Newcastle to Carteret Street (Newcastle Street will not be closed) and Port Republic to Scott Street will be closed to automobile traffic from 4:15-6 p.m.\r\n\r\n• Ghost tour carriage rides leave every 20 minutes starting at 6:30 p.m. from the parking lot at 1006 Bay St. Each tour lasts approximately 45 minutes. The tours start at 7 p.m. from Friday, Oct. 27, to Sunday, Oct. 30. The cost is $22 for adults and $12 for children ages 3-11. Ghost tour walking tours begin at 7 p.m. and leave every 20 minutes from Cannon Park (across the street from 611 Bay St.). Each tour lasts approximately one hour. The cost is $12 for all ages. Visit www.capabeaufort.org/events/ghost-tours.\r\n\r\n• The Thomas Heward Academy Haunted Trail will feature scary stuff, including zombies and more. There will also be music, prizes, food, games and vendors for all ages, face painting and a jump house.\r\n\r\nThis event is being held at the Blue Heron Nature Trail in Ridgeland. Take I-95 to Exit 21 and look for the signs. Free parking is available.\r\n\r\nThe Haunted Trail will be open from 7 p.m. to midnight on Saturday, Oct. 28, and from 7-10 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29.\r\n\r\nVisit www.thahauntedtrail.com.\r\n\r\n• Trunk or Treat will be held from 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29, on Paris Avenue between 9th and 12th streets in Port Royal. Trunk or Treat is a fun, safe daytime alternative to evening trick or treating for children and their families. Attendees can bring their decorated cars, trucks or golf carts and get in the sprit by handing out goodies to the children. Or, fancy up your lawn chair and offer games as well as candy.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTuck the Clown and free hot dogs and drinks will be on hand as folks wander the three blocks along Paris Avenue viewing the creative assortment of Halloween-decorated vehicles chock full of goodies.\r\n\r\nFor more information or to bring a vehicle, contact Barney Forsythe at barneyf@hargray.com or 573-544-5179.', 'Looking for Halloween fun?', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'looking-for-halloween-fun', '', '', '2017-10-27 11:13:31', '2017-10-27 15:13:31', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=33838', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(33840, 4, '2017-10-26 11:11:49', '2017-10-26 15:11:49', 'Three longtime Beaufort Memorial senior directors have been promoted to associate vice president, expanding their leadership roles at the 197-bed nonprofit hospital.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_33842\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1703\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/LaurieMartin-2.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-33842\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-33842\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/LaurieMartin-2.jpg\" alt=\"Laurie Martin\" width=\"1703\" height=\"2100\"></a> Laurie Martin[/caption]\r\n\r\nLaurie Martin, Daniel Mock and Susie Roos have been credited with making significant contributions to the hospital over the last decade, helping grow healthcare services to better meet the needs of the community.\r\n\r\nAs senior director at BMH, Martin was involved in the development of a variety of programs, including the opening of Beaufort Memorial Bluffton Medical Services in 2006. She started at the hospital as a multi-department director, overseeing outpatient, pulmonary and cardiac rehabilitation services, as well as the Wound Care Center.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA graduate of the University of Florida, Martin began her career as an occupational therapist, moving into management after earning her Master’s in Hospital Administration at the University of Central Florida. Prior to joining BMH in 1999, she served in various leadership roles at hospitals in Texas, Florida and North Carolina. Her new responsibilities will include LifeFit Wellness Services, Community Health, and Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_33841\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1779\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/DanielMock-2.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-33841\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-33841\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/DanielMock-2.jpg\" alt=\"Daniel Mock \" width=\"1779\" height=\"2100\"></a> Daniel Mock[/caption]\r\n\r\nMock started his career at Beaufort Memorial nearly 25 years ago as a clinical respiratory therapist. He went on to become director of Cardiopulmonary Services and most recently has served as senior director of Cardiovascular and Imaging Services. He also helped develop a number of hospital programs, including outpatient imaging in Beaufort and Bluffton, the Breast Health Center and Cochrane Heart Center, and brought new technology to the community, offering such services as angiography, cardiac catheterization and bronchoscopy.\r\n\r\nMock holds a Bachelor of Science in Health Science from Armstrong Atlantic State University in Savannah. In his new position as associate vice president, he will oversee Cardiovascular, Imaging and Laboratory Services.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_33843\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1612\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Susie-Roos-2.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-33843\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-33843\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Susie-Roos-2.jpg\" alt=\"Susie Roos \" width=\"1612\" height=\"2099\"></a> Susie Roos[/caption]\r\n\r\nRoos spent the first half of her 35-year career as a critical care nurse before taking on progressive leadership roles in the hospital. A member of the BMH staff since 2003, she has served most recently as senior director of Nursing Quality. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nRoos graduated from American University with a BSN and went on to earn a Master’s in Health Service Administration from the University of Saint Francis and a Doctor of Nursing Practice in Executive Leadership from American Sentinel University. She also holds a nationally recognized certification as a nurse executive through the American Nurse Credentialing Center. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nActively involved in professional nursing leadership organizations, Roos currently serves on the board of the South Carolina Organization of Nurse Leaders and the Nursing’s Standards and Practice Committee of the South Carolina Board of Nursing. She has led several nursing quality and patient safety initiatives, including achievement of the ANCC Pathway to Excellence quality designation for BMH\r\n\r\nAs associate vice president of Patient Safety and Patient Experience, she will be responsible for ensuring patient satisfaction and a safe care environment.&nbsp;', 'Senior directors promoted to associate VPs', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'senior-directors-promoted-to-associate-vps', '', '', '2017-10-27 11:27:53', '2017-10-27 15:27:53', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=33840', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(33845, 4, '2017-10-26 11:16:14', '2017-10-26 15:16:14', '<h3>By Lee Scott</h3>\r\nYesterday, my husband asked me if I was going out and, if so, could I please pick up a few things at the drug store.\r\n\r\n“No!” I yelled. “I cannot go in there!”\r\n\r\n“Why not?” he asked.\r\n\r\n“You know perfectly well,” I replied. “Candy corn is being sold now!”\r\n\r\nI have no self-control when it comes to candy corn. I can smell it when I first walk in the door. The entire aisle may be filled with other Halloween candy, like Hershey\'s candy bars and Kit-Kat bars. It doesn\'t matter.&nbsp; It is the Brach’s Candy Corn that I desire. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor the purists like me, we buy only the traditional candy corn. We are not fooled by imitators. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe original candy corn was developed over 130 years and has three colors. It has a large yellow bottom, a smaller orange middle and then is topped with a white tip. It is said the product is meant to mimic actual kernels of corn. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThere is also a correct way to eat them: one color at a time with the white going first, although, technically, this practice is not dictated by the makers of the product.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI was explaining to some of the ladies at my Book Club about the ingredients contained in candy corn. There are two main ingredients: sugar and corn syrup. Oh yes, there are other ingredients, but do not fool yourself. This is candy. There are no vitamins listed on the package and there are 140 calories per 19 pieces.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThat is about a handful for me, which means if I go throughout the day and just eat a couple of handfuls, I will have eaten the caloric equivalent of a complete dinner. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis is why I cannot buy a package of candy corn. I am much better off standing there at the nail salon counter shoving small handfuls in my mouth before the manicurist takes me.\r\n\r\nLater, my husband returned from the drug store. He had also picked up some other items we needed and so while I was unpacking, I noticed a familiar smell. Sure enough, there in the bottom of a bag was an 18.5-ounce bag of Brach’s Candy Corn.\r\n\r\n“Candy, little girl!” my spouse said in his scariest Halloween voice.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“No,” I screamed like one of those victims in a horror movie. “Hide them!” Which he did.\r\n\r\nOf course, it did not take me long to find the goods. The bag was hidden behind the soups and pastas. But Halloween comes only once a year and so I allowed myself to succumb to my annual Brach’s Candy Corn binge.&nbsp; &nbsp;\r\n\r\nNeedless to say, there was no dinner that night.', 'Addiction to candy corn is severe', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'addiction-to-candy-corn-is-severe', '', '', '2017-10-27 11:16:59', '2017-10-27 15:16:59', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=33845', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(33847, 4, '2017-10-26 11:17:07', '2017-10-26 15:17:07', '<em>Photo above: Alicia Wynn was diagnosed with cancer at 33 years old. She has gone through surgery and chemotherapy. Photo by Paul Nurnberg.</em>\r\n\r\n<i>Editor’s note: This is the second of two stories on local breast cancer survivors in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is held every October.</i>\r\n<h3>By Marie McAden</h3>\r\nAt just 33 years old, Alicia Wynn never imagined she would be battling breast cancer. Far younger than the age recommended for annual mammograms, she didn’t want to believe the lump she discovered in her right breast could be a malignant tumor.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBut when the lump got bigger, she grew concerned and decided to schedule a mammogram at the Beaufort Memorial Breast Health Center. The imaging test was followed by an ultrasound and then a biopsy at the hospital.\r\n\r\n“I was so scared,” the St. Helena Island resident said. “I didn’t want it to be cancer.”&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThere was no denying it once she got the call from Beaufort Memorial board-certified general surgeon Dr. Perry Burrus. The mother of three had stage 2 lobular breast cancer.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAs soon as the diagnosis was confirmed, the Breast Health Center nurse navigator arranged for Wynn to meet with three specialists who would be treating her cancer, and attended those appointments with her.\r\n\r\n“In some places, they first perform surgery to remove the tumor, then stop to think of options” said BMH board-certified oncologist Dr. Majd Chahin. “Here, we all meet with the patient and then get together to decide the best course of action.”&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTaking a team approach to her treatment was especially important with Wynn because her tumor tested positive for HER2, a protein that promotes the growth of cancer cells.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“With HER2-positive breast cancer, you get a better outcome if you have chemotherapy before surgery,” Chahin said. “Six to seven out of 10 patients experience complete remission.”\r\n\r\nThe chemo and surgery would be followed by 45 radiation treatments. Wynn knew she was in for a long, unpleasant ride. But she wouldn’t make the journey alone. Her family and fiancée were there to support her all along the way.\r\n\r\nHer mother accompanied her to most of the chemo treatments. The powerful drugs caused a number of side effects, including vomiting and diarrhea. On day 12, just as she was getting ready to attend her 5-year-old’s kindergarten graduation, her hair began to fall out. Once she got through the event, she decided to shave her head.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“My fiancé and brother shaved their heads, too. It made me so happy because I felt like they were in it with me.”\r\n\r\nHer kids were equally supportive. They made posters encouraging her to get through the treatment and beat the cancer.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt wasn’t long after she began the chemo that she noticed the size of the lump in her breast was diminishing. By the time she completed the treatment, she couldn’t feel it anymore.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“She had a fabulous response to the chemo,” Burrus said. “She came in with a pretty large tumor and it was gone.”&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo ensure there was no residual disease in her breast, she underwent a lumpectomy and radiation therapy.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“Everyone at the hospital was so amazing,” Wynn said. “They prayed for me and cried with me. They helped me get through it. I’m so happy the way everything turned out.”\r\n\r\n<i>To schedule your mammogram, call 843-522-5015.</i>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_33849\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"720\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/mom.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-33849\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-33849\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/mom.jpg\" alt=\"Alicia Wynn’s mother went to her daughter’s oncology appointments. Photo provided.\" width=\"720\" height=\"960\"></a> Alicia Wynn’s mother went to her daughter’s oncology appointments. Photo provided.[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_33848\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"540\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/brother.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-33848\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-33848\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/brother.jpg\" alt=\"Alicia Wynn’s fiancé and brother shaved their heads in solidarity. Photo provided.\" width=\"540\" height=\"960\"></a> Alicia Wynn’s fiancé and brother shaved their heads in solidarity. Photo provided.[/caption]', 'Sometimes it take a village', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'sometimes-it-take-a-village', '', '', '2017-10-27 11:18:48', '2017-10-27 15:18:48', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=33847', 0, 'post', '', 2),
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(33852, 4, '2017-10-26 11:19:02', '2017-10-26 15:19:02', '<em>Photo above: A woman walks through a Beaufort neighborhood after Tropical Storm Irma hit Beaufort County. Photo by Bob Sofaly.</em>\r\n<h3>Staff reports</h3>\r\nSixteen South Carolina counties were recently declared major disaster areas, including Beaufort County. That means more federal aid to supplement Tropical Storm Irma recovery efforts is being made available.\r\n\r\nFor individuals, the Small Business Administration has assigned a disaster declaration to Beaufort and Jasper counties following Irma.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBusinesses and residents of Beaufort and Jasper counties, as well as Colleton and Hampton counties, are eligible for financial assistance from the U.S. Small Business Administration in the form of low-interest disaster loans.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThese loans are available through Dec. 4. To learn more and apply, visit the SBA website at www.sba.gov/disaster-assistance/hurricane-irma.\r\n\r\nMeanwhile, the Federal Emergency Management Agency Public Assistance Program is being made available to local governments, state agencies, eligible private nonprofit organizations and electric cooperatives that submit Requests for Public Assistance.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis program is not available to individuals.\r\n\r\nSC Gov. Henry McMaster submitted a formal disaster declaration request on Sept. 28 following damage assessments from the South Carolina Emergency Management Division, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, affected electric co-operatives and local governments.\r\n\r\nState and affected local governments are now eligible to apply for federal funding to pay 75 percent of the approved costs under certain categories such as debris removal and road repair related to the storm.&nbsp;', 'Disaster relief funds are made available', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'disaster-relief-funds-are-made-available', '', '', '2017-10-27 11:20:11', '2017-10-27 15:20:11', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=33852', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(33855, 4, '2017-10-26 11:20:17', '2017-10-26 15:20:17', '<em>Photo above: This is a clear-cut lot in Port Royal off Paris Avenue. There is nothing left but a few bulldozer tracks. Photo by Bob Sofaly.</em>\r\n<h3>By Amy Rigard</h3>\r\nAs development throughout Northern Beaufort County continues to increase, the number of large, mature trees decreases.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe city and local municipalities have tree ordinances in place to help preserve the natural landscape, but developers sometimes choose to clear cut trees and incur fines in the near-term for the sake of longer-term potential profit.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSome residents, including Gordon Fritz, argue that county leadership isn’t doing enough to protect the natural environment.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThat is why the Lady’s Island resident, together with other citizens, formed the Sea Island Corridor Coalition about a year ago to provide those who live and work along the Sea Island Parkway a voice in its future, especially for community planning and land use issues.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“If something is not done to curtail the uncontrolled and environmentally blind actions of those developers coming to our area to exploit and profit from the destruction of our environments, we will lose the very values that have attracted thousands of our fellow residents to our communities,” said Fritz.\r\n\r\nFritz’s latest concern is over the clear cutting of trees in the town of Port Royal.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“There are now three areas where the land has been stripped of 95 percent of the green cover to make room for apartment complexes,” according to Fritz.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHe said he finds it appalling that “developers are not held to any good development practices by the Port Royal authorities, but are allowed to clear cut.” &nbsp;\r\n\r\nOne specific example Fritz noted was the clear cutting of an area where the 48-unit Marsh Point apartment complex will be built.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe contractor for this development was within the law since a tree audit was completed, and a tree mitigation fee of $4,000 was paid.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAccording to the tree mitigation section of the Port Royal code, “The clear cutting of trees by any developer for the sole purpose of clearing land or offering land for sale shall be prohibited.”&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe code also states, “No developer shall cut, destroy, cause to be destroyed, move or remove any disease-free trunk with a diameter of 8 inches or more (25-inch circumference), measured three feet up from the base, in conjunction with or preparation for any development activity until such removal has been approved in accordance with the provisions of this article.”&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe code also includes a condition that requires suitable replacement trees to be planted elsewhere on development sites. If the development site cannot accommodate the replacement of trees, the developer pays a fee of $1 per caliper inch, capped at $4,000 per site.\r\n\r\nAccording to Fritz, that “paltry” fee should be of great concern to Port Royal residents when it comes time to develop the South Carolina Ports Authority property, which is an area covered by a large maritime forest containing many live oaks and other trees.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFritz, a biologist and environmentalist, is also a real estate broker who has developed a 550-acre residential community on Lady’s Island.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHe said is not anti-development and has an appreciation for both sides of the issue. He does, however believe that “good development practices can co-exist with our environmental values, and it is time for the public, especially the town of Port Royal, to organize and demand good development practices before that special place they call home disappears.”', 'Clear cutting paves way for development', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'clear-cutting-paves-way-for-development', '', '', '2017-10-27 11:22:07', '2017-10-27 15:22:07', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=33855', 0, 'post', '', 2),
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(33858, 4, '2017-10-26 11:22:15', '2017-10-26 15:22:15', '<em>Photo above: Members of the Marine Corps Band entertained the crowd at the 9th Annual Habersham Harvest Festival. Photos by SK Signs &amp; Designs.</em>\r\n\r\nThe Habersham Marketplace presented the 9th Annual Habersham Harvest Festival on Oct. 21-22.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe festival “represents family values while striving to support our local economy and give the Beaufort region a special event to look forward to each year,” according to organizers.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“This classic fair highlights all that this time of year has to offer while capturing the essence of the fall, community, localism and farming – with lots of fun and games for the kids to enjoy. This homegrown family festival is an entertaining and educational street festival.\"\r\n\r\nThere were artisan vendors, food, live music on the main stage, plus plenty of activities for kids of all ages including a 47-foot ferris wheel, vintage rides, contests, face painters, hayrides, the Beaufort County Library bookmobile, a petting zoo and more.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_33862\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"2448\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Brogan-the-Wheaten-photographed-by-Ron-Callari.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-33862\"><img class=\"wp-image-33862 size-full\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Brogan-the-Wheaten-photographed-by-Ron-Callari-e1509118220857.jpg\" alt=\"In an effort to celebrate dogs as an integral part of the Lowcountry lifestyle, the Dogs of Habersham (DOH) was kicked off recently by Ron Callari. Leading up to the 9th Annual Habersham Harvest Festival, the Dogs of Habersham has conducted over 60 photo shoots of dogs. At this year’s festival, DOH welcomed “visiting dogs” to Habersham with free photo shoots and re-imagined art for sale. A portion of all of DOH’s packages sold is donated to the Lowcountry Humane Society. For more information, visit facebook.com/dogsofhabersham. Photo by Ron Callari.\" width=\"2448\" height=\"2962\"></a> In an effort to celebrate dogs as an integral part of the Lowcountry lifestyle, the Dogs of Habersham (DOH) was kicked off recently by Ron Callari. Leading up to the 9th Annual Habersham Harvest Festival, the Dogs of Habersham has conducted over 60 photo shoots of dogs. At this year’s festival, DOH welcomed “visiting dogs” to Habersham with free photo shoots and re-imagined art for sale. A portion of all of DOH’s packages sold is donated to the Lowcountry Humane Society. For more information, visit facebook.com/dogsofhabersham. 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Photo by SK Signs &amp; Designs.[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_33860\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"2400\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/IMG_1224.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-33860\"><img class=\"wp-image-33860 size-full\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/IMG_1224.jpg\" alt=\"Above left: Festival-goers browse the booths of the many arts and crafts vendors at the 9th Annual Habersham Harvest Festival.\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\"></a> Above left: Festival-goers browse the booths of the many arts and crafts vendors at the 9th Annual Habersham Harvest Festival. 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(33874, 4, '2017-11-02 18:28:16', '2017-11-02 22:28:16', '<b>Chesty Puller author&nbsp;</b><b>talk set for Nov. 3</b>\r\n\r\nParris Island Historical and Museum Society will present a free author talk at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, at the Community Room of Palmetto Electrical Cooperative at 1 Cooperative Way, Hardeeville.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCol. Jon T. Hoffman, USMCR, Ret., will share his knowledge on the life of Chesty Puller.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLt. Gen. Lewis “Chesty” Puller had an illustrious career spanning decades and including conflicts in Haiti, Nicaragua, Guadalcanal, Peleliu and Korea. He is the most decorated Marine in history, with five Navy Crosses and the U.S. Army Distinguished Service Cross.\r\n\r\nAttendees will have the opportunity to learn from and ask questions about the man, the myth, the legend who has inspired generations of Marines with his valor in battle, strong leadership, unwavering loyalty to the Corps and memorable quotes.\r\n\r\nHoffman was commissioned in the Marine Corps Reserve in December 1978 and served 30 years as an infantry officer and field historian, including 17 years of active duty. He retired as colonel in 2008.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHe extensively researched Puller, gaining special access to his personal papers as well as his military records. This research culminated with the publishing of his book, \"Chesty: The Story of Lieutenant General Lewis B. Puller, USMC.\" (New York: Random House, 2001).&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAfter the talk, Hoffman will be available for book signings. Seating is limited, so reserve seats at chestypullerpihms.eventbrite.com or by contacting 843-228-3198 or office.pihms@gmail.com.\r\n\r\nBooks will not be available for sale at the venue. For those interested in obtaining a copy of the book, contact the gift shop at 843-228-2166 or email giftshop.pihms@gmail.com.\r\n\r\n<b>Fine Arts faculty&nbsp;</b><b>to display works</b>\r\n\r\nThe Sea Islands Center Gallery at the University of South Carolina Beaufort will present an exhibition featuring the work of the faculty of the Department of Fine Arts.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe opening reception will be held from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2. Another reception will take place from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, to welcome the South Carolina Art Education Association and First Friday attendees. The exhibit will be on view through Saturday, Dec. 2.\r\n\r\nWork displayed will include ceramic sculptural pieces inspired by bird forms and textures, prints relating to themes of home and gender, mixed media digital prints that relate to the history of film and dance, sculptures created from natural objects such as trees and roots and meditative textural fabric two-dimensional pieces.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Frank Lloyd Wright&nbsp;</b><b>film to be shown</b>\r\n\r\nDue to a scheduling conflict, the date for An Evening With Masterpieces will now be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, at the Technical College of the Lowcountry, 921 Ribaut Road, Beaufort.\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Land Trust, in conjunction with filmmaker Michael Miner, will present a screening of Miner’s latest Frank Lloyd Wright documentary.\r\n\r\nThe documentary will showcase eight of Frank Lloyd Wright’s finest buildings, including such famed structures as Fallingwater, the Dana-Thomas house and the Johnson Wax administration building, plus lesser known gems like Cedar Rock, the Stanley Rosenbaum house, and the rarely seen Auldbrass plantation.\r\n\r\nImmediately following the screening, author David DeLong and Auldbrass restoration architect Tom Crews will join the filmmaker onstage for a panel discussion of the Frank Lloyd Wright Revival Initiative, and its efforts to re-build Frank Lloyd Wright demolished structures on their original sites.\r\n\r\nTickets are $25. Visit designedbyfranklloydwright.com/2017/07/an-evening-with-masterpieces.\r\n\r\n<b>Christian Science event&nbsp;</b><b>coming to Lowcountry</b>\r\n\r\nLearn to Pray and Heal (a spiritual adventure) is the title of a free talk presented by international speaker, Nate Frederick, a member of the Christian Science Board of Lectureship.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, at the Bluffton Branch Library.\r\n\r\nThis event is co-sponsored by the Hilton Head Christian Science Church and the Beaufort Christian Science Society.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Parish of St. Helena&nbsp;</b><b>is holding Fall Bazaar&nbsp;</b>\r\n\r\nIt’s that time of year, once again, when the temperature cools down and the smell of fall fills the air. It’s time for the Fall Bazaar of The Parish of St. Helena in downtown Beaufort. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhat can you expect? St. Helena’s World Famous Church Mice return at the Mouse House. These adorable and highly collectable handmade mice seem to find their way across the nation. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThere will also be homemade baked goods from the kitchens of Parish members, ornaments, items from the 2or3 Treasure House and handcrafted gifts available.\r\n\r\nThe event will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, in the Parish Hall, at 507 Newcastle St.\r\n\r\nFor more information, call 843-522-1712.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Toy sale to benefit&nbsp;</b><b>House That Kids Built</b>\r\n\r\nLowCountry Habitat for Humanity is celebrating World Habitat Day 2017 with a Habitat’s Kid2Kid Toy Sale. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nNeighboring schools and churches are partnering with the organization to collect donations of new and gently used toys, which will be for sale at Habitat’s Kid2Kid Toy Sale.\r\n\r\nThe sale will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 4, at Sea Island Presbyterian Church on Lady’s Island Drive in Beaufort.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe goal of Habitat’s Kid2Kid Toy Sale is twofold: to increase involvement with local youth and to kick-start fundraising for the House That Kids Built.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor more information about LowCountry Habitat for Humanity, call the Habitat office at 843-522-3500.\r\n\r\n<b>Bourbon, Bubbles&nbsp;</b><b>&amp; Brew is back</b>\r\n\r\nThe 5th annual Bourbon, Bubbles &amp; Brew will take place Sunday, Nov. 12, at Breakwater Restaurant at 203 Carteret St.\r\n\r\nThe event will benefit the Beaufort Film Society and the 12th annual Beaufort International Film Festival.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHosted by Gary and Donna Lang and Beth Shaw, there will be culinary delights prepared by the Breakwater Restaurant. Musical entertainment will be provided by the local Cluster Shucks band. Tickets are limited. Visit www.beaufortfilmfestival.com or call 843-522-3196.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Girls night out coming </b><b>to Massage Envy</b>\r\n\r\nIsland Girls Night Out, an opportunity to socialize, meet new friends and win prizes will be held from 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, at Massage Envy in the Cross Creek Shopping Center next to JCPenney on Robert Smalls Parkway in Burton.\r\n\r\n<b>Dueling Pianos event&nbsp;</b><b>rescheduled for Nov. 17</b>\r\n\r\nDueling Pianos, Alzheimer’s Family Services of Greater Beaufort‘s 10th Annual Dinner Theatre, has been rescheduled and will now be held Friday, Nov. 17, at The Shed in Port Royal.\r\n\r\nThe evening will offer music, dinner stations provided by local chefs, a full open bar sponsored by Gilbert Law Firm, both a silent and live auction and a retro photo booth to record your memories of the night. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nDoors open at 6 p.m. for cocktails and the silent auction.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTickets are $65 in advance and $75 at the door.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor more information or to order tickets, visit www.afsgb.org or call 843-521-9190.\r\n\r\n<b>Women’s group to hold&nbsp;</b><b>December luncheon</b>\r\n\r\nThe Low Country Christian Women’s Connection will hold its December luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6, at the Hampton Hall Clubhouse.\r\n\r\nThe event will feature singing, fun, games and prizes. The group will also collect nonperishable food for a local family charity.\r\n\r\nThe guest speaker, from Bishop, Ga., is Faith Jennings, whose topic will be “How She Found Freedom From a Life of Bondage.”\r\n\r\nLunch is $25 and must be prepaid and received by Wednesday, Nov. 29.\r\n\r\nMake checks payable to “CWC Bluffton” and mail them to Carol Mock, 607 Argent Way, Bluffton, SC&nbsp; 29909.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Film society offering&nbsp;</b><b>free screenings</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Film Society is presenting some of the best Short, Animation and Student films from its collection of Beaufort International Film Festival Finalists Selections from 2007 to present.\r\n\r\nAll screenings will be held Wednesdays through Nov. 29 at the Plaza Theatre in Beaufort, with admission free to the general public. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nCheck in time is 11:30 a.m. with the screenings beginning at noon and ending at 1 p.m.\r\n\r\nVisit beaufortfilmfestival.com for more information.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Habitat for Humanity&nbsp;</b><b>in need of volunteers</b>\r\n\r\nWondering how you might be able to help LowCountry Habitat for Humanity?&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAttend its 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>Weekly historic tours </b><b>available at Fort Mitchel</b>\r\n\r\nJoin The Heritage Library for weekly tours at 10 a.m. Thursdays of the Civil War battery on Skull Creek built to protect Port Royal Sound and the Seabrook Coaling Station.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe cost is $12 for adults and $7 for children.\r\n\r\nFor more information and to purchase tickets, visit bit.ly/FtMitchelTours.\r\n\r\n<b>Christian theater&nbsp;</b><b>performances offered</b>\r\n\r\nMusic of Forever, a Christian theater production, is being held at 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at Grace AME Chapel on Charles Street in Beaufort.\r\n\r\nAccording to Hillary Lathan, who puts on the show with her husband, Alan, the show puts Jesus on a personal level that everyone can relate to. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe show includes seven characters and seven pieces of music. The irony of the number is intentional, as seven is a biblically significant number, according to Hillary. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor more information, visit www.musicofforever.org. The performances are free, but donations are accepted.\r\n\r\n<b>Pan-African group&nbsp;</b><b>seeks volunteers</b>\r\n\r\nThe nonprofit Pan-African Family Empowerment &amp; Land Preservation Network Inc. is seeking volunteers for multiple positions.\r\n\r\nThey have an immediate need for an experienced webmaster, grant writers and administrative assistants. Also needed are committed fundraising volunteers; community outreach presenters and office clerks willing to assist landowners with homestead exemptions; tax rate reductions; installment property tax payment qualification; and referrals to various heirs’ property and/or land use programs that generate income to pay property taxes and create generational wealth.\r\n\r\nTraining for all volunteers will be held at the Pan-African Family Empowerment Network’s office in the Landmark (Regions Bank) Building, 69 Robert Smalls Parkway, Suite 3B, Beaufort.\r\n\r\nFor more information, call 843-592-6076.', 'What To Do the week of November 2nd-8th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-to-do-the-week-of-november-2nd-8th', '', '', '2017-11-03 18:30:19', '2017-11-03 22:30:19', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=33874', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(33876, 4, '2017-11-02 18:30:34', '2017-11-02 22:30:34', '<em>Photo above: A little girl in Mexico receives a shoebox of gifts from Operation Christmas Child. Photo courtesy of Samaritan’s Purse.</em>\r\n\r\nOperation Christmas Child is seeking donations for its shoebox operation.\r\n\r\nThe program is a project of Samaritan’s Purse, an international Christian relief and evangelism organization headed by Franklin Graham.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“The mission of Operation Christmas Child is to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world, and together with the local church worldwide, to share the good news of Jesus Christ,” according to a release.\r\n\r\nSince 1993, Operation Christmas Child has collected and delivered more than 146 million gift-filled shoeboxes to children in more than 150 countries and territories. For many of these children, the gift-filled shoebox is the first gift they have ever received.\r\n\r\nOn Monday, Nov. 13, drop-off locations around the Lowcountry will be open to receive gift-filled shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child.\r\n\r\nDuring the project\'s National Collection Week (Nov. 13–20), shoebox donations filled with school supplies, hygiene items and fun toys for children living in poverty overseas will be accepted.\r\n\r\nDonation dropoff sites include Community Bible Church at 638 Parris Island Gateway in Beaufort. Dropoff times are 3-6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 13 through Friday, Nov. 17; 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18; 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19; and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 20.\r\n\r\nAnother dropoff site will be at the Great Swamp Baptist Church, 9009 Tarboro Road in Ridgeland. Hours will be 9-11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 13, through Wednesday, Nov. 15, Friday, Nov. 17, and Monday, Nov. 20; 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16; 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18; and 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19.', 'Program seeking Christmas ‘shoeboxes’ of gifts', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'program-seeking-christmas-shoeboxes-of-gifts', '', '', '2017-11-03 18:33:26', '2017-11-03 22:33:26', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=33876', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(33878, 4, '2017-11-02 18:31:29', '2017-11-02 22:31:29', '<b>Men sentenced to&nbsp;</b><b>50 years for murder</b>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_33880\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"394\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Casey-Kason-Jones-Jr..png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-33880\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-33880\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Casey-Kason-Jones-Jr..png\" alt=\"Casey Kason Jones Jr.\" width=\"394\" height=\"579\"></a> Casey Kason Jones Jr.[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_33883\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"401\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Jarod-Bostick.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-33883\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-33883\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Jarod-Bostick.png\" alt=\"Jarod Bostick\" width=\"401\" height=\"593\"></a> Jarod Bostick[/caption]\r\n\r\nTwo Hampton County men have been convicted of forcing their way into the home of a 32-year-old Ridgeland man and shooting him to death while four juveniles were in the house.\r\n\r\nCasey Kason Jones Jr., 31, and Jarod Bostick, 28, were found guilty recently of the 2015 murder of Jeremiah Wilson, 32. They also were convicted of first-degree burglary and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime after a three-day trial in Jasper County General Sessions Court.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBoth defendants received 50-year sentences – 30 years for murder, 15 for burglary and five for the weapon charge, to be served consecutively.\r\n\r\n“Not only did they kill a man in his home, (Wilson’s) 11-year-old son was standing there when he answered the door, so these defendants laid eyes on him and knew he was there before they killed his father,” Assistant Solicitor Mary Concannon Jones of the 14th Circuit Solicitor’s Office said. “They knew what they were doing and had zero regard for the children who were there.\r\n\r\n“These kids have been forever changed.”\r\n\r\nMary Jones, who tried the case, is a member of the Solicitor’s Office Career Criminal Unit. That team prosecutes the circuit’s most serious and habitual offenders. It has earned convictions against 39 of 42 defendants in 2017.\r\n\r\nCasey Jones’ previous convictions include second-degree burglary and strong-armed robbery from 2009, which resulted in a 10-year sentence that was suspended to six years imprisonment and five years of probation. Bostick has previous convictions for shoplifting (2012) and forgery (2013).\r\n\r\nJasper County Sheriff’s Office deputies were sent to a home on Clover Circle in Ridgeland on June 3, 2015, after receiving a report of a gunshot victim there. They arrived to find Wilson lying dead just inside his open front door.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDeputies also found video surveillance cameras throughout the home and a television in the living room displaying feeds from the cameras. Recordings showed two men greeted by Wilson on the porch of his home. A few moments later, they forced their way inside at gunpoint, followed by a third man, who ran from the car into the house. Cameras also captured the three men exiting the home quickly several minutes later and driving away. All three suspects appeared to possess handguns. The video did not show the shooting.\r\n\r\nFour juveniles were present when Wilson was shot. Two hid in a closet, and the other two were ordered to the ground by the assailants. Each reported hearing about four gunshots, then seeing the victim lying on the floor.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWilson suffered six gunshot wounds – one each on his head and hand, and four in his torso.\r\n\r\nA third defendant — Casey Jones’ father, Casey Kason Jones Sr. — was tried on the same three charges but found not guilty of each.\r\n\r\nCircuit Court Judge Carmen T. Mullen handed down the sentences.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Vehicle crashed into home, </b><b>driver suffers injuries</b>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/jennings.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-33884\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33884\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/jennings.jpg\" alt=\"jennings\" width=\"1140\" height=\"960\"></a>\r\n\r\nThe Burton Fire District responded to a motor vehicle accident on Oct. 29 involving a vehicle striking a home and injuring the driver.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nJust past 5 a.m., the Burton Fire District was dispatched to a reported motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Broad River Boulevard and Jennings Road.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBurton firefighters arrived to find a vehicle partially embedded inside a home.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe female driver of the vehicle was able to get herself out and was outside the vehicle when firefighters arrived. She was treated for what appeared to be non-life threatening injuries and transported to the hospital. The home appeared to be unoccupied at the time.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBurton fire crews remained on scene for over two hours maintaining scene safety until the vehicle was removed. The damage to the home appeared to be superficial and no structural elements appeared to be damaged.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Burton Fire District has responded to over 270 motor vehicle accidents in 2017.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Firefighters extinguish&nbsp;</b><b>blaze on Coleman Lane&nbsp;</b>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/coleman.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-33881\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33881\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/coleman.jpg\" alt=\"coleman\" width=\"4032\" height=\"3024\"></a>\r\n\r\nFirefighters were called to 1106 Coleman Lane in the city of Beaufort at 11:57 a.m. on Oct. 24.\r\n\r\nArriving fire crews found a fire in the front living room of the single-story home. The fire had breached the front windows and smoke and flames could be seen from the street.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nActing Battalion Chief Lt. Gary Guldner directed arriving engine companies to attack the fire with a hose line and had Ladder Company 1 force entry into the structure. &nbsp;\r\n\r\n“Luckily, the lone occupant of the home was safe with neighbors when I got here” said Guldner. “The neighbor did an excellent job reporting to me that everyone was safely outside the home, allowing me to focus on extinguishment efforts.”&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“The first information crews receive upon arrival is critical” said Chief Bertholf, “Life safety is our first order of business and when we can couple that with property conservation due to accurate information, we can adjust our risk matrix for the firefighters. In this case it allowed us to extinguish the bulk of the fire prior to entering the house and create a safer environment for the firefighters to search the home for any unknown occupants.”&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFire damage to the home was confined to the front living room.&nbsp; However, the home was inundated with smoke and had smoke damage throughout. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nWithin minutes of arrival of the first fire engine the bulk of the fire was knocked down and was completely extinguished within 10 minutes.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“The first crews on scene from Engine Company 3 did an excellent job limiting fire spread and extinguishing the fire” said Guldner. “This could have gone much worse, but as it is, it appears that the home is salvageable.” &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe cause of the fire is under investigation and there were no injuries. &nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;The City of Beaufort/Town of Port Royal Fire Department was assisted in response by the Burton Fire District, Beaufort County EMS and the City of Beaufort Police Department.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Sheriff’s office: Reduce&nbsp;</b><b>chances of being victim</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Sheriff\'s Office is reminding residents and guests of simple strategies to help reduce their risks of becoming victims of opportunistic crime.\r\n\r\nIn recent weeks there have been numerous reports of vehicle break-ins throughout Northern and Southern Beaufort County. Although referred to as \"break-ins,” the vast majority involved unlocked vehicles that were not forcibly entered.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPerpetrators generally travel by bicycle or on foot through parking lots or driveways and pull on door handles in search of unlocked vehicles. When 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 the risk of becoming a victim of this type of opportunistic crime:&nbsp;\r\n\r\n• Remove your keys, lock your vehicle and set your alarm. Opportunistic thieves will often forgo the challenge of a locked vehicle in favor of one that is not.\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• Under no circumstance should you leave a firearm in your vehicle. Invariably, stolen firearms are used in violent and potentially deadly crimes.\r\n\r\n• Report suspicious activity immediately.\r\n\r\n<b>Sheriff’s office looking&nbsp;</b><b>for stolen vehicle</b>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/car.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-33879\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33879\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/car.jpg\" alt=\"car\" width=\"240\" height=\"161\"></a>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance in locating a 2009 black Ford Explorer with the license plate number LRM862.\r\n\r\nThe vehicle was stolen on Oct. 20 from Whites Lane in Beaufort.\r\n\r\nAnyone with information is asked to call Sgt. 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(33886, 4, '2017-11-02 18:35:12', '2017-11-02 22:35:12', '<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 Dick Jennings presents Laurie Woods, staff and children of Hobbit Hill Preschool with a Certificate of Appreciation for displaying the U.S. flag.</em>\r\n\r\n<b>Fridays @ the Corridor:&nbsp;</b><b>Doing business in&nbsp;</b><b>mobile world</b>\r\n\r\nYou don\'t have to look far before you\'ll see someone walking around with their nose buried in their phone. People use their phones all the time, whether to shop or find a spot to grab a bite to eat and then shop some more.\r\n\r\nAt the November Fridays @ the Corridor event, Steven Scarborough, senior UX designer for Gulfstream, will discuss the importance of catering your website and online presence to the mobile customer.\r\n\r\nThis one-hour interactive forum, meant to engage and inform Beaufort\'s knowledge-based community, will be held at 8:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 10.\r\n\r\nAttendance is limited to 25 guests, with priority seating for Digital Corridor members.&nbsp;\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>Cook on Bay to&nbsp;</b><b>hold grand opening</b>\r\n\r\nCook on Bay will celebrate its grand opening with a ribbon cutting and a party from 4-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, during First Friday in Downtown Beaufort.\r\n\r\nThe public is invited to stop in and meet the owners and enjoy some complimentary food, beverages and wine; along with prizes, product and gift certificate giveaways and lots more including a drawing for the grand prize, a mini Big Green Egg.\r\n\r\nCook on Bay is located at 720 Bay St. in downtown Beaufort.\r\n\r\n<b>Business for Breakfast&nbsp;</b><b>covers variety of topics</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce and SC LowCountry SCORE Chapter will hold a Business for Breakfast Series for Small Businesses on Wednesdays at the chamber offices at 701 Craven St.\r\n\r\nThese events are free for chamber members and $15 for nonmembers.\r\n\r\nThe schedule is as follows:\r\n\r\n• 8:30-10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 8: Government Contracting 101 for Small Businesses: This two-hour program will provide attendees with the basics of small business federal government contracts. Part One will be an overview of small business government contracting, including prime and subcontracting assistance programs, obtaining SBA certification generally, and obtaining certifications as minority-, women- and veteran-owned small business.\r\n\r\nPart Two will be about identifying government contracting opportunities for small businesses, (including minority-, women- and veteran-owned businesses) to sell to the government.\r\n\r\nPart Three will be about successfully bidding for federal contracts by small businesses, minority-, women- and veteran-owned businesses.\r\n\r\nCoffee and breakfast will be provided.\r\n\r\nVisit www.beaufortchamber.org to register. for the program.\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort hosts celebration&nbsp;</b><b>for Lynn Monday Home</b>\r\n\r\nThe Lynn Monday Home will celebrate its grand opening in downtown Beaufort at 701 Bay St.\r\n\r\nThe event will be held from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7, with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 4:15 p.m.\r\n\r\nLynn Monday Home is a lifestyle brand dedicated to home decor and gracious entertaining. Through Lynn Monday\'s design, clients can bring the sophisticated style of Lynn\'s point-of-view into their personal space. Regular trade hours began on Oct. 28. Store hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday.\r\n\r\nTo learn more about Lynn Monday Home, visit LynnMondayHome.com.\r\n\r\nFor more information, visit www.beaufortchamber.org or call 843-525-8500.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Networking event&nbsp;</b><b>coming to BA</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce will host a networking event from 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, at Beaufort Academy at 240 Sams Point Road on Lady’s Island.\r\n\r\nThis is an opportunity to network while enjoying food and beverages.\r\n\r\nThis event is free for chamber members and Beaufort Academy parents, and $5 for guests.\r\n\r\nEmail lanelle@beaufortsc.org.', 'Business briefs and Chamber Corner for November 2nd-8th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'business-briefs-and-chamber-corner-for-november-2nd-8th', '', '', '2017-11-03 18:36:47', '2017-11-03 22:36:47', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=33886', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(33889, 4, '2017-11-02 18:36:51', '2017-11-02 22:36:51', '<h3>By Sen. Tom Davis</h3>\r\nLast May, as the 2017 legislative session in Columbia drew to a close, a bill that had been passed by the House, designated H. 3886 and titled the South Carolina Homeowners Association Act, was put on the Senate calendar for consideration.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAfter reviewing the bill and discussing it with several managers for community associations in my senate district, I exercised my right to block the bill, thus carrying it over until the 2018 session. Since the session will reconvene in January, I want to explain my objections, both to inform my constituents and to encourage the bill’s proponents to accept my amendments.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe bill starts out innocently enough: It obligates a seller of property to give copies of association documents to a purchaser, requires an association to provide members with notice before increasing a financial obligation and provides magistrate courts with jurisdiction to adjudicate civil disputes that pertain to associations. If the bill had stopped there I would not have blocked it.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe bill, however, goes much further: It creates a new state government agency called the \"Office of the Homeowners Association Ombudsman” and provides this ombudsman with broad powers to supervise and regulate associations’ affairs, including the right to “receive complaints from declarants, homeowners associations, executive boards of homeowners associations, or other interested parties regarding potential violations of the law, regulations or documents governing their respective homeowners association.”\r\n\r\nAnd that’s not all: the bill also specifically directs the ombudsman to “employ and supervise staff necessary to assist in carrying out the powers and duties.” In other words, to cut through the legislative rhetoric, the bill not only creates a new state agency to preside over and regulate the affairs of homeowners associations, it lays the groundwork for the new agency’s subsequent expansion.\r\n\r\nThis is a terrible idea. A new state czar to oversee our state’s homeowners associations? An expansion of state regulation into private affairs? What could have given rise to this? Upon inquiry I learned the bill had been drafted, sponsored and pushed by Myrtle Beach-area representatives in the House who said they were tired of getting phone calls from constituents complaining about arrogant homeowners associations that abused their authority.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI have been a real estate attorney practicing in Beaufort County for the past 32 years and I am very familiar with homeowners associations. Usually an association’s documents are drafted by the lawyer for the community’s developer, and when the developer leaves, the enforcement of those restrictions is left to a board of directors whose members are elected by the homeowners.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMy experience has been that such volunteer boards of directors, when faced with tough choices, try to make decisions consistent with their fiduciary duties, in an attempt to protect the rights of all the owners in the community. But yes, I have also seen instances where an association’s board has acted unreasonably and in a manner that was punitive and unfair to the homeowner. Such is the nature of any human association. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThat is no justification, however, for the creation of a state-level Homeowners Association Ombudsman, and I do not believe a majority of those involved in homeowners associations want that sort of state involvement in their private affairs. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nCreating a new system that provides for the filing of complaints with a government agency in Columbia, with the attendant requirement of them traveling there to hash out their disputes, is not in their best interests. If any constituent reading this thinks otherwise, please contact me by email at the address below.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn the meantime, with the excellent assistance of other members of Beaufort County’s legislative delegation, notably Reps. Weston Newton and Jeff Bradley, I am working with the bill’s proponents to amend it so that the good portions are retained and the objectionable ones deleted – that is, to keep the new disclosure requirements and expanded jurisdiction of magistrate courts to resolve disputes, but to strike all of the ombudsman language.\r\n\r\nIn fact, Reps. Newton and Bradley have already successfully put forward amendments to limit the powers given in the bill to the newly created state agency. I intend to continue those efforts in the Senate next January, but with the goal of completely removing the ombudsman&nbsp; from the bill, root and branch; an agency once created inevitably grows over time, and it’s best to not even start down that road.\r\n\r\n<i>Sen. Tom Davis is a state senator representing Beaufort and Jasper counties. 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(33891, 4, '2017-11-02 18:37:39', '2017-11-02 22:37:39', 'The USCB Center for the Arts independent film series is back on after an extensive audio video equipment upgrade.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe series kicks off at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 6, with “Lucky.”\r\n\r\nThe film follows the spiritual journey of a 90-year-old atheist and the quirky characters that inhabit his off-the-map desert town.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHaving out-lived and out-smoked all of his contemporaries, the fiercely independent Lucky finds himself at the precipice of life, thrust into a journey of self-exploration, leading towards that which is so often unattainable: enlightenment.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAcclaimed character actor John Carroll Lynch\'s directorial debut, \"Lucky,\" is at once a love letter to the life and career of Harry Dean Stanton as well as a meditation on mortality, loneliness, spirituality, and human connection.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLucky’s all-star cast includes: Harry Dean Stanton, David Lynch, Ron Livingston, Ed Begley Jr., Tom Skerritt and Beth Grant.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAccording to Variety magazine, “Everything Harry Dean Stanton has done in his career, and his life, has brought has brought him to this moment of triumph in Lucky.”\r\n\r\nThe Center for the Arts is at 805 Carteret St.\r\n\r\nVisit www.uscbcenterforthearts.com.', 'Movie Night returns to Center for the Arts', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'movie-night-returns-to-center-for-the-arts', '', '', '2017-11-03 18:38:04', '2017-11-03 22:38:04', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=33891', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(33893, 4, '2017-11-02 18:38:00', '2017-11-02 22:38:00', 'Jack Howison got this amazing shot of a bald eagle having supper in an old osprey nest in Northern Beaufort County.\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-55', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:27:09', '2018-07-12 15:27:09', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=33893', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(33894, 4, '2017-11-02 18:38:21', '2017-11-02 22:38:21', '<h3>By Alan Wilson</h3>\r\nSouth Carolina has a drug problem and many elected leaders have begun looking at how best to deal with it. In August, I also took action. My office filed a lawsuit against a company for its role in creating that problem. This lawsuit is not a magical silver bullet that will end this epidemic and the company being sued is not solely to blame for the crisis. However, when we look at the statistics and we read the stories we are left with the inescapable conclusion that we must take action now.\r\n\r\nIn 2016, South Carolina ranked ninth in the nation in opioid prescribing rates. Since 2011, more than 3,000 South Carolinians have died from prescription opioid overdoses.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn 2015, there were more deaths in South Carolina from taking prescription opioids or heroin than there were homicides. Between 2000 and 2013, the number of babies born addicted to opioids has quadrupled. There have been more opioid prescriptions written between 2012 and 2016 than there are residents in South Carolina.\r\n\r\nThere are some who believe that this epidemic only affects “druggies” or heroin users, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that most heroin users started with prescription opioids. More than three out of four new heroin users report abusing prescription opioids first.\r\n\r\nTypically, someone gets hurt or has surgery and is given a prescription opioid for pain. Because the drugs are so addictive, they may continue to take the drug even after they should have stopped or at doses that are dangerously high. Once they can no longer get more of the prescription drug, they turn to buying heroin on the street, since heroin is also an opioid. Many of the overdoses happen because the potency of street heroin varies so widely, and sometimes includes fentanyl, a synthetic opioid that’s even stronger than heroin.&nbsp; Whether it is prescription opioids, heroin or fentanyl, the result is too often deadly.\r\n\r\nMany of our citizens have personally struggled or watched a loved one struggle with this addiction. Many have watched a loved one die from this addiction. As taxpayers, we need to be concerned as well. Since 2007, South Carolina has spent roughly $15.8 million on Purdue opioids through its Medicaid program and more than $28 million through our State Health Plan for public employees. Medicaid spending for OxyContin from 2013 to 2016 was 90 percent more than the closest competitor drug. There has been an additional burden and expense borne by law enforcement, emergency providers and social service agencies, including $6 million dollars in expenses for agencies treating substance abuse disorders alone.\r\n\r\nThe statistics and stories are alarming and they demand action. That’s why my office has filed a lawsuit against Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin and other opioids. Let me be clear that there is absolutely nothing wrong with a credible company lawfully selling an approved drug on the free market to people who desperately need it. However, when, as our complaint alleges, a company knowingly markets an extremely dangerous and addictive drug to doctors and patients in a way that leads them to believe that it is not as dangerous or addictive, or more effective, that is a problem.\r\n\r\nThis lawsuit is one of the ways we can fight the opioid epidemic, however everyone has a role to play. We can all personally fight the epidemic by taking these steps:\r\n\r\n• If you have an injury or surgery and a doctor prescribes an opioid for pain, ask if there’s an alternative.\r\n\r\n• If you and your doctor decide an opioid is the best option, get it and take it for the shortest time possible. One problem now is that a doctor may prescribe a 30-day supply when all that’s really needed is three or four days.\r\n\r\n• If you do have prescription painkillers, keep them locked up so someone else cannot abuse them.\r\n\r\n• And if you have leftover pills, dispose of them immediately by taking them to a participating pharmacy that’s a controlled substance public disposal location. You can also take them to your local police department or sheriff’s office that takes part in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn addition to taking these steps, we all need to become better educated on this threat.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe opioid epidemic is real and it is devastating our communities, but we can slow and even reverse it by having open conversations and working together.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<i>Alan Wilson is the SC Attorney General.</i>', 'How we can fight the opioid epidemic together', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'how-we-can-fight-the-opioid-epidemic-together', '', '', '2017-11-03 18:39:31', '2017-11-03 22:39:31', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=33894', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(33900, 4, '2017-11-02 18:40:12', '2017-11-02 22:40:12', 'More than 120 community members, business and government representatives, elected officials, board of education members, educators and students were briefed recently on the status of Beaufort County’s public schools at the district’s annual State of the Schools event.\r\n\r\nThe district also recognized outstanding individual contributions and achievements by students, educators and community volunteers. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nSpecial recognitions for 2017 were:\r\n\r\n• World Impact Award: Art students and teachers from Bluffton, Hilton Head and May River high schools were honored for their work with the Memory Project. Using photos as guides, local students created portraits of children living in desperate circumstances in other countries, including children at refugee camps in war-torn Syria and Afghanistan. The Beaufort County students’ portraits were delivered to children overseas.\r\n\r\n•&nbsp;Service to Community Award: Broad River Elementary teacher Angela Brown and her husband, Lt. Daniel Byrne, community support officer for the Burton Fire District, were honored for developing trauma kits that classroom teachers could use in emergency situations to keep severely injured students alive until emergency responders could take over. Teachers were trained on emergency procedures in August by Byrne and other Burton Fire District personnel.&nbsp; Additional trauma kits are being sought for other district schools.\r\n\r\n• Home-Grown Hero Award: St. Helena Elementary School prekindergarten teacher Merriam Browne was honored as an outstanding classroom professional who attended St. Helena Elementary as a student, went to college, became a teacher and then came back to her hometown roots to work.&nbsp; Browne is the 2017-18 Teacher of the Year at St. Helena Elementary.\r\n\r\n• Spirit of Success Award: Ivan Collier was honored as a student who had experienced hardships and setbacks as young adult, but turned his life around and got on track for a successful future.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCollier, a 2017 graduate of Islands Academy, is currently working toward a college degree at the Technical College of the Lowcountry while also working as a manager at a local restaurant.\r\n\r\nSuperintendent Jeff Moss highlighted a number of 2017 achievements by the district, including:\r\n\r\n• The seventh consecutive improvement in the district’s on-time high school graduation rate, which is at an all-time high.\r\n\r\n• The fifth consecutive increase in college scholarship dollars, with 2017 district seniors earning more than $40 million, also an all-time high.\r\n\r\n• For the first time ever, district high school students outperformed their peers across the state in all four end-of-course assessments (Algebra 1, Biology, English 1 and U.S. History and Constitution).\r\n\r\n• District students in grades 3-8 outperformed their peers across the state in Mathematics (all six grades tested) and English Language Arts (three of six grades tested).\r\n\r\n• A dramatic increase in the number of community volunteers in schools, from 1,300 three years ago to more than 7,200 today.\r\n\r\n• An increase in the number of students taking advantage of the district’s school choice program, with more 3,500 students currently enrolled in schools outside their attendance zones.\r\n\r\n• Nearly a quarter-million dollars raised for B3 scholarships that allow qualified Beaufort County students to attend the Technical College of the Lowcountry tuition-free.\r\n\r\nMoss pointed out academic areas that remain as significant challenges, but he emphasized that district students and educators are making progress.\r\n\r\n“Are we where we want to be? No,” Moss said.&nbsp; “But are we doing well? Yes, I believe we are.”\r\n\r\nBreakfast participants also heard performances by Beaufort High School’s Sea Island Sound Brass Quintet.', 'State of the Schools highlights achievements, challenges', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'state-of-the-schools-highlights-achievements-challenges', '', '', '2018-07-12 10:58:37', '2018-07-12 14:58:37', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=33900', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(33902, 4, '2017-11-02 18:40:50', '2017-11-02 22:40:50', 'The Rotary Club of the Lowcountry\'s 21st Annual Family Oyster Roast will be held Saturday, Nov. 4. The event will be held in Port Royal\'s Live Oaks Park on Paris Avenue.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nGates open at 6 p.m.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTickets are $30 and include all-you-can-eat oysters, hot dogs, chili, beer and non-alcoholic beverages. Children under 12 are free.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThere will be a live and silent auction with lots of door prizes to be awarded. Music will be provided by Mike Kavanaugh.\r\n\r\nTickets can be purchased at the Port Royal Police Department, Bay Street Jewelers, Palmetto State Bank and Lowcountry Insurance on Lady\'s Island. Tickets can also be purchased at the gate.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAll monies raised benefit charities that help people in the Lowcountry.&nbsp;', 'Rotary to host oyster roast', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'rotary-to-host-oyster-roast', '', '', '2017-11-03 18:42:02', '2017-11-03 22:42:02', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=33902', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(33903, 4, '2017-11-02 18:40:52', '2017-11-02 22:40:52', '<h3>By Dr. Mark Siegel</h3>\r\nSpending time outdoors is one of childhood’s delights. Now, eye research suggests it may also be a key to our eye health, as long as we avoid over-exposure to sunlight.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAlthough spending too much time outdoors without protection from the sun\'s ultraviolet (UV) light can damage eyes and skin, new studies show that natural light may be essential for normal eye development in kids.\r\n\r\nEncouraging children to spend more time outdoors may be a simple and cost-effective way to improve their vision as well as general health, according to several recent studies. They add to the growing evidence that spending time outdoors may lower the risk of nearsightedness in children and adolescents.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNearsightedness is more common today in the United States and many other countries than it was in the 1970s.\r\n\r\nOne of the new studies showed that for each additional hour children spent outdoors per week, their risk of being nearsighted dropped by about 2 percent.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNearsighted children in this study spent on average 3.7 fewer hours per week outdoors than those who either had normal vision or were farsighted. The study investigated whether children who logged more outdoor time also spent less time performing near work, such as playing computer games or studying, but no such relationship was found.\r\n\r\nA second study found that when schoolchildren were required to spend 80 minutes of recess time outdoors every day, fewer of them became nearsighted when compared to children who were not required to spend recess outdoors.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnother study, with Danish children, was the first to show that the rate of eye growth varies in relation to exposure to daylight. This is important, because if the eye grows too long, as measured from front to back, the child will be nearsighted. The children’s eyes grew normally during the long days of summer in Denmark, but grew too fast during the short days of winter.\r\n\r\nThough researchers don’t yet know exactly why outdoor time is beneficial, they think it’s probably related to exposure to daylight rather than to playing sports or other specific activities.\r\n\r\nAt this time, scientists think that UV light is not needed for normal eye development. So, they think kids can gain the eye health benefits and other pluses of playing outdoors and at the same time protect their eyes from long-term UV damage. Just make sure they wear UV-blocking sunglasses and hats when out in the sun. This goes for teens and young adults, as well.\r\n\r\nFuture studies are planned to learn more about how time outdoors supports healthy vision. Questions include whether time spent on near work should be limited, and whether there are factors — like parents\' attitudes, access to safe playgrounds, or others — that may result in nearsighted children spending less time outdoors. More research is also needed to explain how much of the outdoor time benefit comes from daylight exposure and how much from exercising distance vision, since both of these may be key factors in preventing nearsightedness.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<i>Dr. Mark Siegel is the medical director at Sea Island Ophthalmology at 111 High Tide Drive (off Midtown Drive near Low Country Medical Group). Visit www.seaislandophthalmology.com.</i>', 'Being outdoors may reduce kids\' risk of nearsightedness', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'being-outdoors-may-reduce-kids-risk-of-nearsightedness', '', '', '2017-11-03 18:41:31', '2017-11-03 22:41:31', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=33903', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(33905, 4, '2017-11-02 18:41:46', '2017-11-02 22:41:46', '<h3>By Lee Scott</h3>\r\nIf you have driven anywhere along the I-95 corridor, you have no doubt seen the increase in traffic.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn addition, you may have noticed there are more accidents and construction projects than ever before.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHaving endured so many trips up and down I-95 myself, I decided to do something completely different. I bought an Amtrak train ticket. Instead of driving 650 miles to Towson, Md. (approximately 10 hours), I decided someone else should do the driving.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Palmetto is the Amtrak train that passes through Yemassee. It travels from Miami to New York City, making numerous stops, including the Yemassee Depot.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI really did not know the Yemassee Station was operational until I started to ask people. Turns out I\'m not the only one tired of the car drive. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen my spouse dropped me off at the train station, I entered the building and realized some of my neighbors were on the same train heading up to Annapolis for the Navy Homecoming.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThey travel by train a lot and enjoy it. They pointed out the black and white photographs of soldiers going off to war hanging on the walls. According to the Yemassee website, from 1915 to 1965, the station was the first place where potential Marine recruits stopped before reaching Parris Island.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn 2011, a British reality show filmed in Yemassee, and they did a full cosmetic renovation of the depot’s exterior including a new gabled roof, siding and a wrap-around porch. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn 2016 the town received funds that allowed the interior to be redone. The building has a new restroom, classic wooden benches and a new electrical system.\r\n\r\nThe ride from Yemassee to Baltimore is estimated to take around 12 hours (give or take). Not knowing what to expect, I brought a book to read, but I never picked up the novel. I chatted with people, had lunch and dinner in the café and took naps. The stops didn’t bother me because they reminded me to get up and stretch my legs.\r\n\r\nLooking at the people on the train, I was reminded of a quote from “Murder on the Orient Express” made by M. Bouc: \"All around us are people, of all classes, of all nationalities, of all ages.\" This was true of the Palmetto Train also.&nbsp; Yet, unlike the Orient Express, there was no murder mystery to solve except the one in my unread novel.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI would personally recommend the train for anyone tired of driving. The staff was helpful and friendly and they added to the overall enjoyment of the trip. On top of everything, I arrived at my destination well rested and of good humor.', 'Train vs. car? I’ll take the train', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'train-vs-car-ill-take-the-train', '', '', '2017-11-03 18:42:34', '2017-11-03 22:42:34', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=33905', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(33908, 4, '2017-11-02 18:42:37', '2017-11-02 22:42:37', '<b>Acute care nurse joins&nbsp;</b><b>Beaufort Primary Care</b>\r\n\r\nBoard-certified acute care nurse practitioner Mary Beth Donovan has joined Beaufort Memorial Primary Care where she will work with internist Dr. Alejandro “Alex” Garcia Salas.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_33910\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1321\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Donovan-Mary-Beth-with-lab-coat-3.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-33910\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-33910\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Donovan-Mary-Beth-with-lab-coat-3.jpg\" alt=\"Mary Beth Donovan \" width=\"1321\" height=\"1982\"></a> Mary Beth Donovan[/caption]\r\n\r\nDonovan, who received her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from the Medical College of Georgia and her Master of Science degree in Nursing from the University of South Alabama, has been a member of the hospital\'s medical staff since early 2013, practicing with Dr. Clark Trask at Beaufort Memorial Coastal Care MD.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_33909\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1260\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/A-Garcia-Salas-MD_headshot.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-33909\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-33909\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/A-Garcia-Salas-MD_headshot.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Garcia Salas\" width=\"1260\" height=\"1890\"></a> Dr. Garcia Salas[/caption]\r\n\r\nGarcia Salas, a board-certified internal medicine specialist, joined Beaufort Memorial Primary Care earlier this year after a career with the U.S. Navy Medical Corps, most recently as a staff physician at Beaufort Naval Hospital.\r\n\r\nA graduate of the 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. Fluent in both English and Spanish, he has participated in humanitarian missions in Mexico and Nicaragua, and was deployed for eight months aboard the USNS Comfort Hospital Ship.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBeaufort Memorial Primary Care also includes board-certified internal medicine specialists Drs. Andrea Hucks, Steven Kessel and Robert Webb and nurse practitioners Amy Wagner and Ronda O’Connell. The practice, which is located at 989 Ribaut Road, can be reached by calling 843-522-7600.\r\n\r\n<b>Statewide events bring&nbsp;</b><b>awareness about hospice</b>\r\n\r\nDuring November, Agapé Hospice will be joining thousands of organizations and individuals around the country to recognize and support hospice services.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAgapé Hospice will host Life Blooms Eternally, which will be held at multiple locations across South Carolina throughout November in honor of National Hospice Care Month.\r\n\r\nEach location will feature a display of floral umbrellas and transform the grounds of the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park in Beaufort, the State House in Columbia, Falls Park, Greenville, Central Carolina Tech College, Sumter, US Customs House, Charleston and many more. The displayed umbrellas represent lives touched by hospice services.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe public is invited and umbrellas may be purchased in honor or memory of a loved one. Proceeds benefit the Agapé Senior Foundation.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor more information about the 2017 Life Blooms Eternally events, go to LifeBloomsSC.com.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor more information about Agapé Hospice, visit AgapeHospice.com or call 1-800-411-AGAPÉ (2427).\r\n\r\n<b>Drug testing for&nbsp;</b><b>children available</b>\r\n\r\nCoastal Paternity is offering CHILDGUARD testing, also known as Hair Environmental Exposure Test, to detect drugs in children.\r\n\r\nA positive CHILDGUARD test will show whether a child has had contact with drug smoke, and contact or ingestion of drugs.\r\n\r\nThe testing can detect up to nine drugs in a child’s hair. The tests are admissible in court and there is no age limit. It also tests for both exposure and ingestion.\r\n\r\nFor more information, visit www.coastalpaternity.com or call 855-521-1362.\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.', 'Health briefs for November 2nd-8th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'health-briefs-for-november-2nd-8th', '', '', '2017-11-03 18:44:05', '2017-11-03 22:44:05', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=33908', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(33912, 4, '2017-11-02 18:44:09', '2017-11-02 22:44:09', '[caption id=\"attachment_33913\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1440\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/rotary.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-33913\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-33913\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/rotary.jpg\" alt=\"Anne Matthews nominated Wayne “Gabby” Grabenbauer for the Chair’s Circle. Photo provided.\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\"></a> Anne Matthews nominated Wayne “Gabby” Grabenbauer for the Chair’s Circle. Photo provided.[/caption]\r\n\r\nBeaufort resident and Rotarian Wayne “Gabby” Grabenbauer, was recently recognized at a Rotary Club of Beaufort meeting for his joining the Chair’s Circle of Rotary International’s Arch Klumph Society. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThat recognition is reserved for Rotarians who have given $500,000 or more to the Rotary International Foundation. His recognition came from fellow South Carolinian Anne Matthews, a longtime friend and a past vice president and director of Rotary International.\r\n\r\nThe Arch Klumph Society is named after the sixth president of Rotary, and it recognizes The Rotary Foundation’s highest tier of donors – those who have contributed $250,000 or more during their lifetime. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nGrabenbauer had previously donated $250,000 to the foundation, so with his recent second donation of $250,000, he is recognized at the Chair’s Circle tier. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nOnly 73 Rotarians in the U.S. have attained Chair’s Circle and he is the only Rotarian from the state of South Carolina at this level.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn presenting his recognition, Matthews spoke of Grabenbauer as “… the living role model of what a Rotarian should be. His donation will make a difference in the lives of countless humans in developing nations, yet Gabby will never meet or know those whose lives he has touched.”\r\n\r\nGrabenbauer joined the Rotary Club of Beaufort in 1971 and has had perfect attendance at every meeting for 31 years, from 1985 until an illness prevented him from attending weekly meetings in 2016.', 'Local Rotarian recognized for $500,000 in donations', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'local-rotarian-recognized-for-500000-in-donations', '', '', '2017-11-03 18:45:14', '2017-11-03 22:45:14', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=33912', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(33915, 4, '2017-11-02 18:45:18', '2017-11-02 22:45:18', '<h3>By Richard Eckstrom&nbsp;</h3>\r\nAs I’ve traveled the state over the years, it hasn’t been uncommon for members of the law enforcement community to bring up issues that concern them. And gang activity is one subject that often comes up.\r\n\r\nNo longer just a big city issue, gang activity is on the rise in even small communities across the state and nation. Sometimes you’ll read about it. However, authorities are regularly investigating gang-related crimes that don\'t reach the public\'s eye.\r\n\r\nEfforts to deal with the menace are frequently complicated by a number of factors – high among them a lack of candor. Politicians, neighborhood leaders and business groups tend to want to put forward the most flattering image possible of their community. Thus, they don’t want the kind of headlines that a focus on gangs might bring. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;\r\n\r\nBut as those on the front lines will tell you, any successful gang-fighting strategy hinges on public awareness. Citizens must know about the problem, understand the stakes and participate in decisions to restore safety to their streets. Tip-toeing around the problem will only make it worse.\r\n\r\nA recent shooting in Columbia reflects a familiar pattern. In mid-September, gunmen opened fire outside a nightclub in the middle of the city, injuring eight people. What was the motive? The curious citizen was left to guess as the details came out at a snail’s pace.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nInitial media reports even omitted the normal details such as a description of the shooters, even after police had identified suspects. Citizens were kept in the dark and were nervous about the unknown threat.\r\n\r\nPublic statements spoke of the “violence that grips our country,” as if to deflect attention from the violence here locally. And officials have still not outlined what steps they’ll take to avert a problem in the future.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMost of the information made public came not from local officials but from the FBI, which released specifics about the incident – including details captured on surveillance cameras – after a special agent filed a federal gun charge against one of the suspects.\r\n\r\nUltimately, the shooting was labeled a “music industry” conflict. Whether that’s sugar-coating the issue I can’t say. But if there’s a difference between gang violence and “music industry” violence, it’s certainly a minor one.\r\n\r\nAn all-too-frequent problem facing local governments is that meat-and-potatoes issues such as public safety take a back seat to big-ticket, headline-grabbing initiatives. Again, Columbia offers a cautionary tale.\r\n\r\nFour years ago, the capital city went more than six months without a permanent police chief. Yet officials were loath to publicly mention the police department’s woes. Instead, their focus at the time was on building a shiny new baseball stadium.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSadly, this period of instability for the police department came during a period of escalating gang activity and a rash of shootings, including the slaying of a mother of four by documented gang members, and a shooting that left a USC student paralyzed.\r\n\r\nThe city got its stadium – a nice one, to be sure – and a first-rate minor league team. To some residents, however, the ball park stands as a monument to misplaced priorities … a failing that put people’s safety at risk.\r\n\r\nMy intent is not to denigrate the city but to encourage an important conversation. Keeping citizens safe is a core function of government, and citizens aren’t well-served when their leaders neglect or gloss over serious challenges, especially violent crime.\r\n\r\nCertainly, a community’s sense of pride and image are important to its vitality. But that pride is beneficial when it’s harnessed to solve problems, not when it’s cause to sweep them under the rug.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nGangs, in particular, are an uncomfortable reality statewide. I’ve spoken with multiple law enforcement professionals who have shared their thoughts on a range of possible solutions. But one sentiment they all share is that the first step toward solving this problem is acknowledging it.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<i>Richard Eckstrom is a CPA and the SC comptroller.</i>', 'A public safety problem that can no longer be ignored', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'a-public-safety-problem-that-can-no-longer-be-ignored', '', '', '2017-11-03 18:45:47', '2017-11-03 22:45:47', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=33915', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(33917, 4, '2017-11-02 18:45:49', '2017-11-02 22:45:49', '<b>Northern Beaufort County&nbsp;</b><b>voters will sit out election</b>\r\n\r\nVoters in Northern Beaufort County will be sitting out this year’s elections on Tuesday, Nov. 7.\r\n\r\nThe only items on the ballot will be elections for Bluffton Town Council seats and only voters in Bluffton districts will be casting their ballots.\r\n\r\nThe other items that would have been on the ballot were for three Port Royal Town Council seats.\r\n\r\nHowever, the Town of Port Royal, in conjunction with the Board of Voter Registration and Elections of Beaufort County, has announced that the town will not be conducting its general elections for two town council seats nor an unexpired town council seat.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIncumbents Mary Beth Gray Heyward and Darryl Owens were the only candidates to file for their open seats. Robert Landrum filed for the two-year term that became open when Tom Klein resigned.\r\n\r\nThe Town of Port Royal Municipal Election Commission will meet at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, in the Board of Elections and Voter Registration of Beaufort County conference room, located at 15 John Galt Road, Beaufort, to certify the candidates as the official winners.\r\n\r\n<b>New poll manager&nbsp;</b><b>training offered</b>\r\n\r\nThe Board of Voter Registration and Elections of Beaufort County will be conducting new poll manager training. Anyone interested in working the polls for the first time can enroll in one of these sessions.\r\n\r\nAll training sessions will be conducted at the Board of Voter Registration and Elections of Beaufort County Office at 15 John Galt Road, Beaufort.\r\n\r\nTraining will take place from 2-6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7.\r\n\r\nThe sessions will last approximately four hours. It is recommended that attendees bring a snack to eat/drink during short breaks.\r\n\r\nTo register for the training, call 843-255-6900 or send an email and include your name, mailing address, the preferred date of the training you wish to attend and a phone number where you can be reached during the day to voter@bcgov.net.\r\n\r\n<b>Indivisible Beaufort SC&nbsp;</b><b>to hold education forum</b>\r\n\r\nIndivisible Beaufort SC will hold its November meeting at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 4, at the large meeting room of St. Helena Branch Library at 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road.\r\n\r\nThe program will be “Public Education in South Carolina — What’s Next?” &nbsp;\r\n\r\nSpecial speakers will be Bruce Marlowe, Ph.D., professor of education and chair of the Department of Education at the University of South Carolina Beaufort; and Bernadette Hampton, president of the South Carolina Education Association and formerly a longtime math teacher at Battery Creek High School. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe speakers will explore the current state of public education in general, and the upcoming plans and programs in the South Carolina legislature and on the federal level. Attendees will be polled for their ideas on improving public education in our state. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe public is welcome. &nbsp; &nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Mosquito spraying may </b><b>take place through Nov. 3</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, Nov. 3.\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>Tree Advisory Committee&nbsp;</b><b>has two open seats</b>\r\n\r\nThe City of Beaufort’s Park and Tree Advisory Commission (PTAC) has two openings: one for a general citizen and one for a design professional (landscape designer, landscape architect, engineer, architect, etc.).&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPTAC provides the Beaufort City Council with recommendations on the city’s parks and open spaces. In addition, PTAC provides guidance on issues related to urban forestry. PTAC hosts the City’s annual Arbor Day Celebration.\r\n\r\nPTAC meets monthly at 3 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of the month.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBrian Franklin, the city’s landscape architect, provides staff support.\r\n\r\nApplications must be submitted by Friday, Nov. 10.\r\n\r\nEmail landerson@cityofbeaufort.org or call 843-525-7012\r\n\r\n<b>Foster homes are&nbsp;</b><b>needed in county</b>\r\n\r\nWith a shortage of loving, supportive foster homes in the area, and throughout the state, the Child Abuse Prevention Association (CAPA) is seeking to bridge that service gap.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCAPA is now a licensed Child Placing Agency to recruit, train and support resource (foster) families thanks to funding from United Way of the Lowcountry and a recently awarded Victims of Crime Grant (VOCA). &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThrough this private public partnership between DSS and CAPA, the agency will recruit families in Beaufort County. DSS currently needs over 1,000 more licensed homes. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nToday, CAPA can serve 15 children each night at their Children\'s Home. However, with the recruitment of just five resource families they can more than double that number. CAPA intends to expand services to the entire 14th Judicial Circuit in the coming years.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"The Beaufort Community has supported CAPA\'s Open Arms Children\'s Home for over three decades as we have offered a safe, loving home to over 2,300 children,\" said Christina Wilson, executive director of CAPA, who is also a foster and adoptive mother. \"We are now expanding our services to serve even more.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“As a foster mother myself, I know firsthand how much support foster families truly need. The CAPA board believes that our organization is in a unique position to recruit, train and support loving caregivers to take care of abused or neglected kids just as we have for the past 30 years through our shelter program. It is a natural progression and one we are so very excited to make.”\r\n\r\nAnyone interested in serving as a CAPA Resource Family can call Erin Walker at 843-524-4350 or email foster@capabeaufort.org.\r\n\r\n<b>Run better meetings&nbsp;</b><b>focus of workshop</b>\r\n\r\nBetter, shorter, and/or more productive meetings … need a refresher?&nbsp;\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, Nov. 6, at the Beaufort Branch Library at 311 Scott St.\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 to the public and will be facilitated by Janet Jacobs of the National Association of Parliamentarians. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nCall or text 386-871-8855 or email Janet Jacobs at parliamentarystudy@gmail.com for more information. While not necessary, an RSVP is appreciated.\r\n\r\n<b>Marines foundation&nbsp;</b><b>accepting nominations&nbsp;</b>\r\n\r\nThe Marine Corps Heritage Foundation has begun accepting nominations for its 2018 Annual Awards Program.\r\n\r\nEach year the foundation presents a series of awards for creative works preserving or advancing Marine Corps history, traditions, culture or service. Marines and civilians are eligible to submit their own artistic entries or the distinguished work of others.\r\n\r\nThe foundation honors individuals who have demonstrated leadership in their profession by presenting the John A. Lejeune for Exemplary Leadership Award and recognizes those who have provided unique and significant service to the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation with the Heritage Award.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLast year’s Lejeune Award winners were President George H.W. Bush and First Lady Barbara Bush, while the former chairman of the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation, General Walter E. Boomer, USMC, Ret., was honored with the Heritage Award.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSubmitting a nomination is free. For additional information on the Annual Awards Program, visit www.marineheritage.org; or to schedule an interview about the program with a foundation representative, contact Paulo Sibaja at psibaja@susandavis.com or 202-414-0798.\r\n\r\n<b>County offers shredding event in Bluffton&nbsp;</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Public Works Department Solid Waste and Recycling Section will hold a secure document shredding event for county residents from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe event will be held at the Public Works South site at 9 Benton Field Road in Bluffton.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIndividuals will be limited to disposing of no more than four boxes or bags.\r\n\r\nAny types or colors of paper, file folders or envelopes are acceptable. Staples or paper clips do not need to be removed. Materials can be brought in any container or bag and will be emptied into roll carts for immediate shredding.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOnly residential quantities will be accepted. No materials from commercial businesses will be accepted. No electronics will be collected at this event.\r\n\r\nFor more information, contact the Solid Waste and Recycling Section at 843-255-2736 or visit www.bcgov.net/recycle.\r\n\r\n<b>County councilman&nbsp;</b><b>to hold public forum</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort County Councilman Gerald Dawson, District 1, will hold a public meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14, in the cafeteria at James J. Davis Elementary School at 364 Keans Neck Road, Seabrook.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe purpose of the meeting is to discuss solid waste collection and the Dale Recycling Drop-Off Convenience Center.\r\n\r\nResidents do not need to register in advance for the meeting. For more information, contact Dawson at&nbsp; gdawson @bcgov.net or by calling 843-255-9536.', 'News briefs for November 2nd-8th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'news-briefs-for-november-2nd-8th', '', '', '2017-11-03 18:47:03', '2017-11-03 22:47:03', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=33917', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(33919, 4, '2017-11-02 18:48:03', '2017-11-02 22:48:03', '[caption id=\"attachment_33922\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"250\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/dye.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-33922\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-33922\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/dye.png\" alt=\"Dale Dye\" width=\"250\" height=\"246\"></a> Dale Dye[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Film Society has announced that Dale Dye will be presented the inaugural Pat Conroy Lifetime Achievement Award at the 12th annual Beaufort International Film Festival.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe festival dates are Feb. 21-25, 2018, with the Red Carpet Reception and Awards Gala taking place on Sunday, Feb. 25, at the University of South Carolina Beaufort Center for the Arts.\r\n\r\n“If you look at his body of work in the film industry over the past three decades, read the stories from the directors he has worked with like Robert Zemeckis, Steven Spielberg and Oliver Stone, you’ll see why we’re so very honored to present the first Pat Conroy Lifetime Achievement Award to Hollywood legend Dale Dye,” said Beaufort Film Society President Ron Tucker.\r\n\r\nThe award is named for best-selling author and Academy Award-nominated screenwriter Pat Conroy, who was a longtime resident of Beaufort before his death from pancreatic cancer in March 2016.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“It is with the blessing of the Conroy family that we have named our most prestigious honor in the name of Pat Conroy,” said Rebecca Tucker, co-director of the Beaufort International Film Festival. “Beaufort’s long film history began with Pat when his novel \'The Great Santini\' was made into a feature film and shot right here in Beaufort.”&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDye was the military advisor on three productions shot in the Beaufort area: “Forrest Gump,” “Rules of Engagement” and the television pilot “Semper Fi.”\r\n\r\n“Dye is one of the most recognized and respected players in the movie and TV industry. His work has had a huge effect both behind and before the cameras, particularly in projects with a military theme. He has been credited with single-handedly changing the way Hollywood makes war movies,” according to a release.\r\n\r\nThe work of Dye in Hollywood has ranged from technical adviser to acting roles in war movies, many of which earned acclaim such as “Platoon,” “Casualties of War,” “Saving Private Ryan” and “Band of Brothers.” He also hosted the History Channel’s documentary series, “The Conquerors.”\r\n\r\nDye is a native of Southeast Missouri. In 1962, he graduated as a cadet officer from Missouri Military Academy with hopes of attending the U.S. Naval Academy. When that failed and there was no money available for college, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and reported to boot camp in January 1964. He served in Vietnam in 1965 and 1967 through 1970, surviving 31 major combat operations.\r\n\r\nHe emerged from Southeast Asia highly decorated, including the Bronze Star with V for Valor and three Purple Hearts for wounds suffered in combat. He spent 13 years as an enlisted Marine, rising to the rank of master sergeant before he was chosen to attend Officer Candidate School.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAppointed a warrant officer in 1976, he later converted his commission and was a captain when he was sent to Beirut with the Multinational Peacekeeping Force in 1982-83. He is a graduate of the University of Maryland with a major in English.\r\n\r\nAs a lifelong movie buff with a special penchant for war movies, Dale decided to head for Hollywood when he retired from active duty in 1984.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHis idea was to see if he could help make war movies more realistic and improve screen portrayals of military men and women.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHe founded Warriors Inc., a business with the stated agenda of shining some positive light on the people who serve and sacrifice in American military uniform past, present and future.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOver the years, Dye built his business into the premier military consultancy to motion pictures and television, employing his well- respected, rugged and realistic method of fully immersing actors in a boot camp-style training program before the cameras roll.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo date his firm has worked on more than 50 movies and TV shows, including several Academy Award and Emmy winning productions.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo further his agenda, Dye also founded the Warriors Publishing Group, which publishes a premium slate of military-themed books written by veteran authors.\r\n\r\nHe is currently in pre-production with what will be his feature film directorial debut in the World War II-themed film “No Better Place to Die.”\r\n\r\nThe Pat Conroy Lifetime Achievement Award is sponsored by The Thorne Foundation courtesy of Leslie and Landon Thorne.\r\n\r\nFor more information about the 12th Annual Beaufort International Film Festival, visit beaufortfilmfestival.com. 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(33920, 4, '2017-11-02 18:48:05', '2017-11-02 22:48:05', '<em>Photo above: A patient has her knee examined at Beaufort Memorial Hospital. Photo provided.</em>\r\n\r\nFollowing an extensive onsite review this summer by a Joint Commission surveyor, Beaufort Memorial Hospital (BMH) once again was awarded disease-specific certification for hip and knee replacement.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe hospital’s Joint Replacement Center first earned the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval in 2015. To maintain certification, BMH has had to continuously provide data on performance measures used to monitor the effectiveness and quality of its program.\r\n\r\n“The certification gives the community an objective assessment of clinical excellence,” said Shawna Doran, vice president of Quality &amp; Risk for BMH. “Patients can be assured of the quality and safety of our program.”\r\n\r\nBMH submitted two years of data to The Joint Commission prior to the on-site evaluation by a specialist in orthopaedics. During the all-day visit, the surveyor assessed Beaufort Memorial’s clinical practice guidelines and performance measures to ensure compliance with national evidence-based standards.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“It takes months to years to prepare for certification,” said Andrea Sadler, program coordinator for Beaufort Memorial’s Joint Replacement Center. “In addition to the ongoing data, we need to provide The Joint Commission, it requires extensive education and training of the staff involved in the care of patients.”&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBeaufort Memorial is one of only 13 healthcare facilities in the state to receive disease-specific care certification in knee and hip replacement from The Joint Commission, the premier health care accrediting body in the nation. The certification is awarded for a two-year period.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor more information on Beaufort Memorial’s Joint Replacement Center, visit www.beaufortmemorial.org or call 843-522-7435.', 'BMH earns re-certification for hip, knee replacement', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'bmh-earns-re-certification-for-hip-knee-replacement', '', '', '2017-11-03 18:50:19', '2017-11-03 22:50:19', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=33920', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(33925, 4, '2017-11-02 18:50:23', '2017-11-02 22:50:23', '[caption id=\"attachment_33926\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"960\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/BA-Seniors-2.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-33926\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-33926\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/BA-Seniors-2.jpg\" alt=\"The Beaufort Academy football program held its Senior Night festivities on Oct. 27. Photo courtesy of Beaufort Academy. \" width=\"960\" height=\"614\"></a> The Beaufort Academy football program held its Senior Night festivities on Oct. 27. Photo courtesy of Beaufort Academy.[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>HIGH SCHOOL&nbsp;</b><b>CROSS COUNTRY</b></span></p>\r\n<b>Beaufort runner wins </b><b>Class 4A Lower State title</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort runner Marlon Belden crossed the line in 16:17 to win the boys\' race in the Class 4A Lower State cross country championships on Oct. 28.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOn the girls\' side, Hilton Head Island\'s Tori Herman finished first in 18:51.\r\n\r\nThe Hilton Head Island boys\' and girls\' teams captured the Class 4A Lower State cross country championships.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAccompanying his teammate in the Top 10, Beaufort\'s Collin Durham placed 10th in 17:20.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTeam scores from the Class 4A and Class 3A statewide events follow.&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Class 4A</b></p>\r\n<b>Boys\' Team Scores: </b>Hilton Head 28; Beaufort 58; Darlington 86; Cane Bay 138; St. James 145; Hartsville 187; Berkeley 190; North Myrtle Beach 215; Myrtle Beach 235; Wilson 246; Stall 335.\r\n\r\n<b>Girls\' Team Scores:</b> Hilton Head 24; North Myrtle Beach 88; Cane Bay 114; Colleton County 114; Beaufort 129; Hartsville 176; St. James 177; Wilson 208; Berkeley 227; Myrtle Beach 233; Darlington 238.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Class 3A</b></p>\r\n<b>Boys\' Team Scores: </b>Waccamaw 53; Bishop England 102; May River 112; Bluffton 119 Camden 132; Pelion 159; Wade Hampton 182; Aynor 228; Indian Land 240; Hanahan 263; Oceanside Collegiate Academy; Gilbert; Manning 366; Timberland 386; Edisto 445; Lake City 450; Battery Creek 477; Georgetown 494; Brookland Cayce 495; Swansea 544; Loris 631.\r\n\r\n<b>Girls\' Team Scores:</b> Waccamaw 45; May River 58; Indian Land 79; Bluffton 94; Pelion 153; Bishop England 196; Camden 218; Aynor 261; Gilbert 263; Georgetown 274; Hanahan 278; Oceanside Collegiate Academy 281; Battery Creek 300; Wade Hampton 401; Lake City 460; Manning 478.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL</b></span></p>\r\n<b>Beaufort Academy outlasts&nbsp;</b><b>Cathedral in shootout&nbsp;</b>\r\n\r\nDashawn Epps rushed for 451 yards and five touchdowns as Beaufort Academy beat Cathedral Academy 78-50 in a late-season high school football game on Oct. 27.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWith the win, Beaufort Academy improved to 4-5.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCathedral Academy dropped to 6-3 with the loss.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Eagles used a diverse offensive attack to claim the win.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nJaxon Spratling followed Epps in the Beaufort Academy rushing column, adding 168 yards and two touchdowns for the Eagles in the hard-fought win.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nEdward McCormick also added two touchdowns for the Eagles.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOn the defensive side, McCormick recorded a team-high 15 tackles. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nContributing defensively for Beaufort Academy, Daniel Richards posted five tackles and an interception.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBeaufort Academy\'s latest regular-season included additional wins over Patrick Henry Academy, Northside Christian Academy and Calhoun Academy. The Eagles dropped regular-season games to St. John\'s Christian Academy, Clarendon Hall, Faith Christian Academy, Andrew Jackson Academy and Coastal Christian Prep. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nBeaufort Academy is set to host Holly Hill in the first round of the playoffs on Friday, Nov. 3.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Whale Branch&nbsp;</b><b>beats Burke, 42-6</b>\r\n\r\nWhale Branch pulled away to beat region rival Burke 42-6 in a high school football regular-season finale on Oct. 17.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe victory allowed Whale Branch to end region play undefeated with a 5-0 record.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWith the win, Whale Branch improved to 5-4 overall.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBurke dropped to 1-8 with the loss.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhale Branch turned in a dominant performance, thriving defensively, offensively and on special teams. The dominant Warriors carried a lead out of each quarter.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIrvin Mulligan led Whale Branch on the ground, rushing for three touchdowns.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Warriors excelled on offense, defense and special teams thanks to contributions from several players.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nJamel Moultrie returned a kickoff for a touchdown for the Warriors.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nJordan Reeves added an interception return for Whale Branch in the convincing victory.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Warriors claimed additional wins over Woodland, North Charleston, Academic Magnet and Garrett Academy Tech during the regular season.\r\n\r\nWhale Branch will host Buford in the opening round of the playoffs. Buford claimed wins over Indian Land, Lewisville, Parkwood, Lee Central, Franklin Christian, North Central and Andrew Jackson Academy during the regular-season.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort handles&nbsp;</b><b>Hilton Head Island&nbsp;</b>\r\n\r\nVisiting Beaufort pulled away to beat Hilton Head Island 41-7 in a high school football regular-season finale on Oct. 27.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWith the win, Beaufort improved to 7-2.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHilton Head Island dropped to 4-5 with the loss.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBeaufort moved ahead early and never faltered. The Eagles took a lead out of each quarter and limited the Hilton Head offensive unit throughout the late-season matchup.\r\n\r\nSeveral players delivered both offensively and defensively as well as on special teams for the Eagles in the victory. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nBeaufort\'s 10-game regular-season included additional wins over Wando, Battery Creek, Bluffton, May River, Stall and Colleton County. The Eagles suffered losses to Berkeley and Cane Bay during their latest regular-season.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHilton Head Island\'s 2017 regular-season included wins over Whale Branch, Battery Creek, Ridgeland-Hardeeville and Stall.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Seahawks dropped additional regular-season games to Bluffton, Berkeley, Cane Bay and Colleton County.\r\n\r\nBeaufort is slated to visit Myrtle Beach for the opening round of the playoffs on Friday, Nov. 3.&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>GIRLS\' HIGH&nbsp;</b><b>SCHOOL TENNIS</b></span></p>\r\n<b>A.C. Flora blanks&nbsp;</b><b>Beaufort, 6-0</b>\r\n\r\nA.C. Flora blanked Beaufort 6-0 in a Class 4A girls\' tennis match on Oct. 25.\r\n\r\nComplete results from the A.C. Flora-Beaufort girls\' tennis match follow.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA.C. Flora 6, Beaufort 0 - Singles: Raquel Acco d. McKenzie Daniel 6-1, 6-2; Megan Pleasant d. Morgan Louw 6-0, 6-0; Elise Sandlin de.f Kirsten Stone 6-0, 6-0; Breland Gann d. Sophie Bellomy 6-2, 7-5; Karsyn Misenheimer d. Lucy Bruns 6-3, 6-3. Doubles: Caroline Coble/Bess Watson d. Caroline Louw/Lucy Aydlette 6-4, 6-0.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>FISHING/DIVING</b></span></p>\r\n<b>Sportfishing and Diving Club to hold meeting&nbsp;</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Sportfishing and Diving Club’s November meeting will be held on Thursday, Nov. 9 at the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club located on Lady’s Island off of Meridian Road.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe social begins at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting will begin at 7 p.m.\r\n\r\nAl Stokes, manager of the Waddell Mariculture Center, will present \"The Past, the Present and the Future for our Port Royal Sound Fishery.\" This is a new overview of SCDNR\'s research plans for local marine fisheries.\r\n\r\nIn related news, Rick Norris won the monthly $50 weigh-in drawing sponsored by Chris Butler at Butler Marine.', 'Sports briefs for November 2nd-8th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'sports-briefs-for-november-2nd-8th', '', '', '2017-11-03 18:52:12', '2017-11-03 22:52:12', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=33925', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(33928, 4, '2017-11-02 18:40:15', '2017-11-02 22:40:15', '[caption id=\"attachment_33929\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"467\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/datawphoto.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-33929\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-33929\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/datawphoto.png\" alt=\"County Councilman Paul Sommerville, center, was recently honored by the Dataw Island Property Owners Association. Photo provided.\" width=\"467\" height=\"227\"></a> County Councilman Paul Sommerville, center, was recently honored by the Dataw Island Property Owners Association. Photo provided.[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe Dataw Island Owners Association (DIOA) recently hosted Beaufort Country Council Chairman D. Paul Sommerville, who represents District 2, which includes MCAS, Beaufort, Lady’s Island, Fripp Island, Dataw Island, Hunting Island and areas in between.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThese coastal areas have been affected by severe storms over the past two years, and the DIOA invited Sommerville to recognize his hard work and representation throughout these events.\r\n\r\n“After the past two years of severe weather we have appreciated the relationship among our private community, the county government, the state government and various federal government agencies,” said DIOA President Steve Wexler.\r\n\r\nDataw’s general manager, Ted Bartlett, formally expressed gratitude to Sommerville, the Beaufort County Council and county administration:&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“On behalf of all staff, Dataw Island Club and especially all Dataw Island Owner’s Association property members, I would like to express our appreciation of, and gratitude for, all of the efforts made over the past many months as we have planned for and recovered from a number of extraordinary weather events,” he said.\r\n\r\n“The County Council has provided us with good leadership through some pretty troubling times. The county administration and staff has performed admirably, as they have prepared for and responded to the weather events that have so tried our county.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“From the pre-planning notices and press conferences to the actions during storm times and the subsequent multi-faceted recovery efforts which included a highly needed request for action to FEMA after Hurricane Matthew, we are all very pleased with the actions taken by our local government and county staff.&nbsp; I know that we are all very pleased to find ourselves residents here and feel comforted that we are in good hands here in Beaufort County, South Carolina.”\r\n\r\nA Beaufort native and Army veteran, Sommerville’s committee assignments include Natural Resources, Community Services, and Finance.', 'Dataw Island honors County Councilman Sommerville', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'dataw-island-honors-county-councilman-sommerville', '', '', '2017-11-03 18:53:28', '2017-11-03 22:53:28', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=33928', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(33931, 4, '2017-11-02 18:53:35', '2017-11-02 22:53:35', '<b>School board setting&nbsp;</b><b>poor example for kids</b>\r\n\r\nI am writing as someone who was bullied growing up, as a parent of a second-grade student in Beaufort County schools who has been bullied (though thankfully not in school), and as a concerned constituent of Beaufort County.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI have spoken about this issue before at a school board meeting and it brings me great sadness that this matter continues to come up. As many of you know, October was anti-bullying awareness month.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI don’t know if all of this is coincidental or completely random that the topic of bullying continues to be brought up with regarding the school board members, but regardless, as adults I feel we need a refresher course on what constitutes bullying.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe following is copied verbatim from the district website on what bullying is and what the anti-bullying policy is for Beaufort County schools:\r\n\r\n“What is bullying?\r\n\r\n“Bullying is unwanted aggressive behavior that invokes a real or perceived threat or action. It is a behavior that is repeated or can be repeated by one individual or many individuals. Long lasting effects of bullying may cause life-long problems for both the victim and the bully.\r\n\r\n“What are the types of bullying and some examples?\r\n\r\n• Verbal bullying includes name calling, verbal threats, spreading rumors or excluding a student from activities or conversations.\r\n\r\n• Physical bullying involves one or more students aggressively hitting or attacking another student. &nbsp;\r\n\r\n• Social/cyberbullying is electronic aggression using the Internet, social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.), e-mails, instant messaging and text messaging.\r\n\r\n“When and where is bullying likely to happen?\r\n\r\n“Bullying is likely to occur at school, on the way to or from school, on the playground, in the cafeteria, in the classroom and sometimes on the Internet.\r\n\r\n“What is Beaufort County School District\'s policy on bullying?\r\n\r\n“Any and all incidences of bullying should be reported immediately.\r\n\r\n“How are bullying incidents handled in Beaufort County School District?\r\n\r\n\"• School administration will contact all parties associated with the bullying incident to make sure that all parties are aware of the policy against bullying and the consequences for continuing to bully.\r\n\r\n\"• Incidents will be documented and parents in all cases will be contacted.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"• Consequences can be as simple as a warning and as serious as a recommendation for expulsion.\r\n\r\n“Visit SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING to report an incident of bullying, harassment, or intimidation. You may choose to include your name or remain completely anonymous.”\r\n\r\nIt is a cause of great concern for me that this is a matter we, as the adults, strive to teach our children and we expect them to abide by this. But how unbelievably hypocritical can we be when we don’t practice what we preach?&nbsp;\r\n\r\nChildren learn through example. Our actions speak louder than words. To put it more simply, how can I expect my son to say “please” and “thank you” if I don’t say “please” or “thank you?” I can’t. He learns by observing me, just like every single student in this district.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt is incredibly naive and shortsighted to think that our children, the children the board members were elected to represent, do not see this abhorrent behavior. Like I said, my son is 7 and he knows that something is amiss with the grownups.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhether you perceive the exercise of the First Amendment by calling for someone’s resignation a threat, or saying you wish someone would just fall off a cliff, or that those who are the perceived “dissenters” will all go to hell, these words are being made public in newsprint and social media.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI would like to point out that two of the above-mentioned incidents are clear examples of verbal and cyber bullying. The third is a constitutionally protected right. Members of Congress call for the impeachment of our president every day and they aren’t subjected to the same ridicule by their cohorts that one board member has been.\r\n\r\nExercising the First Amendment to freedom of speech and freedom of the press is an essential cornerstone of our government and it is what makes this country great. Responding with wishes of harm, on the other hand, could be construed as a violation of the First Amendment.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo I have to ask: How do the schools handle verbal and cyber bullying? How can we seriously expect our children to not participate when this is the example?&nbsp;\r\n\r\nEnough finger pointing. Enough name calling. Enough with the threats. We have earned our ages so why don’t we all start acting like we are the adults and stop?\r\n\r\nThis is counterproductive and only takes away from the important issues. It’s about how to run a school district. It’s about providing all students stellar academic opportunities and athletics and extracurricular activities so that they can grow and become productive and contributing members of society.&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><b>Jennifer Wallace\r\n</b><b>Beaufort</b></p>\r\n<b>Thanks to all who helped&nbsp;</b><b>with Pat Conroy festival</b>\r\n\r\nThe Pat Conroy Literary Center held our second annual Pat Conroy Literary Festival in partnership with the University of South Carolina Beaufort Center for the Arts.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe festival was a vibrant celebration of the transformative power of education, abounding with literary inspiration, educational workshops, film screenings, poetry readings, panel discussions by a pantheon of writers and teachers, and beautifully staged performances of the musical “Conrack,” an engaging discussion of the life of Beaufort’s iconic Robert Smalls, and guided walking tours through the current Beaufort Middle School — the former Beaufort High School where Pat graduated in 1963 and returned to teach four years later.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Conroy Festival was an immersive, heartfelt weekend of unforgettable experiences for our presenters and participants alike because of the dedication and generosity of our many sponsors, partners and volunteers who make the festival not only possible and successful but also an absolute joy to present.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBeing a volunteer is a gift of time that comes from the heart, and we thank each one of the dozens of volunteers from the Pat Conroy Literary Center, the USCB Center for the Arts and the Beaufort County School District who gave their time and talents in support of the Pat Conroy Literary Festival.\r\n\r\nWe also wish to extend a special thank you to the many Beaufort students who volunteered this year.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Conroy Center strives to educate and inspire a community of readers and writers, and at this year’s Conroy Festival it was our community of student volunteers who truly inspired us, emblematic of Pat Conroy’s lifelong commitment to learning and teaching and reflective of his great love for the South Carolina Lowcountry and its diverse voices. We are grateful to the Interact students of Beaufort High School who assisted with the book signing at the Conroy Center: Ellie Stone, Amanda Davenport, Alma Orozco-Rico, Hailey Brancho and Michael Cence. And we also offer a big thank you to the Beaufort Middle School Gryphon ambassadors, who not only helped with the guided walking tours of their school, but who also designed and created posters for the tour: Mason Aimar, Davis Martin, Jack Van Gundy, James Fabian and JaNaya Jackson.\r\n\r\nIn an essay appearing in \"A Lowcountry Heart,\" Pat wrote, “I consider the two years in Beaufort when I taught high school as perhaps the happiest time of my life.” Indeed, our time spent working with and getting to know our Beaufort High School and Middle School volunteers was among the happiest memories of this year’s Pat Conroy Literary Festival. Many thanks to those wonderful students.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><b>With great love and great thanks,\r\n</b><b>Jonathan Haupt and Maura Connelly\r\n</b><b>Pat Conroy Literary Center</b></p>', 'Letters to the Editor', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'letters-to-the-editor-17', '', '', '2017-11-03 18:54:55', '2017-11-03 22:54:55', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=33931', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(33933, 4, '2017-11-02 18:55:06', '2017-11-02 22:55:06', '<em>Photo above: These are some of the items that were up for auction to raise money for the 200 Club of the Coastal Empire. Photos provided.</em>\r\n<h3>Staff reports</h3>\r\nThe Inaugural Songs and Beers for Heroes, which was originally scheduled for Sept. 11, was held on Oct. 23.\r\n\r\nThe first date was postponed due to Tropical Storm Irma. And in spite of a stormy weather on Oct. 23, the community still came together and made the event a success.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRaising nearly $10,000 for the surviving families of fallen First Responders, the funds were presented to the nonprofit 200 Club of the Coastal Empire, the charity that provides financial assistance to the families several counties, including those in Beaufort County.\r\n\r\n“Without the brave men and women who risk their lives for our sake, our lives would be very different,” according to the organization\'s website. “That’s why when tragedy strikes, the 200 Club immediately responds with financial support to help lessen the devastating effects. We realize money can never replace the loss or disability of a loved one, but funds can be extremely helpful in easing the financial burden associated with these tragic events.\r\n\r\n“Our line-of-duty benefit for firefighters and law enforcement officers, while active members of their departments, is an immediate and significant cash payment to the surviving spouse and children. This benefit is presented at a meeting attended by the family members, fellow officers and directors of the 200 Club, who discuss the club’s benefit program with the family.\r\n\r\nThe event’s sponsors included Evicore, Homann’s Africa, Palmetto Fire Apparatus, Randy Fix and Charter One Realty, Lee Distributing, Budget Blinds, Nitelites, Home Depot, Weidner &amp; Wegmann LLC and Sign Pro Plus.\r\n\r\nThe music acts included Naytiv, Spike Ivory and the Pinckney Island Boys for entertaining the crowd. Seven local breweries also participated, including Coastal Empire, Dead Eric, Hilton Head Brewing, River Dog, Salt Marsh, Service Brewing and Southern Barrel.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFat Patties hosted the event.\r\n\r\nThe 2nd Annual Songs and Beers for Heroes will be held on Sept. 11, 2018. Details will be forthcoming as the date draws closer.\r\n\r\nVisit www.twohundredclub.org.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/auction-2017-6.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-33940\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33940\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/auction-2017-6.jpg\" alt=\"auction 2017 6\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\"></a> <a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/auction-2017-5.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-33939\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33939\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/auction-2017-5.jpg\" alt=\"auction 2017 5\" width=\"1536\" height=\"2048\"></a> <a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/auction-2017-3.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-33937\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33937\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/auction-2017-3.jpg\" alt=\"auction 2017 3\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\"></a> <a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Auction-2017-1.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-33935\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33935\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Auction-2017-1.jpg\" alt=\"Auction 2017 1\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\"></a>', 'First responders organization holds fundraiser', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'first-responders-organization-holds-fundraiser', '', '', '2017-11-03 18:57:21', '2017-11-03 22:57:21', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=33933', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(33934, 4, '2017-11-02 18:55:35', '2017-11-02 22:55:35', '[caption id=\"attachment_33938\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1400\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/violet.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-33938\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-33938\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/violet.jpg\" alt=\"BMH technician Birdie Wright is shown here with the portable robot, nicknamed Violet by the staff, that kills antibiotic-resistant germs using high-intensity, pulsed ultraviolet light. Photo by Paul Nurnberg.\" width=\"1400\" height=\"2100\"></a> BMH technician Birdie Wright is shown here with the portable robot, nicknamed Violet by the staff, that kills antibiotic-resistant germs using high-intensity, pulsed ultraviolet light. Photo by Paul Nurnberg.[/caption]\r\n\r\nLeapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national nonprofit healthcare ratings organization, awarded Beaufort Memorial an “A” for the third time in a row in its fall 2017 report card. Out of the 46 hospitals in South Carolina, BMH was one of only 19 to receive the top grade, and one of only 13 hospitals to receive an “A” in three successive reports.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“Beaufort Memorial has worked diligently to maintain the highest levels of patient safety in every area of care from hospital-acquired infections to preventing adverse drug reactions,” said BMH President and CEO Russell Baxley. “Once again achieving an ‘A’ grade is a testament to the commitment our staff has shown to protecting our patients.”\r\n\r\nDeveloped under the guidance of an expert panel, Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade uses 30 measures of hospital safety data to assign A, B, C, D and F grades to more than 2,600 hospitals twice a year. Hospitals are graded based on how they scored in five major categories: infections, problems with surgery, practices to prevent errors, safety problems, and doctors, nurses and hospital staff.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBeaufort Memorial was one of 832 awarded an “A” for its commitment to keeping patients safe and meeting the highest safety standards in the U.S.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLast year, BMH invested in a $100,000 portable robot that kills antibiotic-resistant germs using high-intensity, pulsed ultraviolet light. It was the first hospital in South Carolina to use the cutting-edge technology, proven effective in hospitals like the MD Anderson Cancer Centers.\r\n\r\nIn addition, the nonprofit hospital created a pharmacist-led medication reconciliation team tasked with obtaining a complete and accurate record of a patient’s drug regimen at admission and then monitoring it throughout the continuum of care to prevent inadvertent medication errors.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;“It takes consistent, unwavering dedication to patients to achieve the highest standards of patient safety. An ‘A’ Safety Grade recognizes hospitals for this accomplishment,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “We congratulate the clinicians, board, management and staff of Beaufort Memorial for showing the country what it means to put patient safety first.” &nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo view individual hospital grades and state rankings, go to www.hospitalsafetygrade.org.&nbsp;', 'Beaufort Memorial earns ’A’ for patient safety', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-memorial-earns-a-for-patient-safety-2', '', '', '2017-11-03 18:56:36', '2017-11-03 22:56:36', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=33934', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(33943, 4, '2017-11-02 18:57:26', '2017-11-02 22:57:26', '<em>Photo&nbsp;above: The Marsh Tacky is the SC State Heritage Horse and one of the most endangered breeds in the world. Photo by Aileen Goldstein.</em>\r\n<h3>Staff reports</h3>\r\nWhat could be more fun than an old-fashioned country fair, filled to the brim with historical flair, held at a beautiful local plantation? &nbsp;\r\n\r\nWith the arrival of crisp fall air, the Santa Elena Foundation is hosting the first annual Lowcountry Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, at Cotton Hall Plantation off U.S. 17 in Northern Beaufort County.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe fun-filled Saturday is headlined by Marsh Tacky Horse Races, providing an exciting show for all who attend. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Carolina Marsh Tacky Association showcases this unique breed, originally introduced by the Spanish explorers of the 16th century. The Marsh Tacky is the SC State Heritage Horse and one of the most endangered breeds in the world. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nBefore they race in the afternoon, these beautiful horses will be on display in fun show demonstrations. Guests are encouraged to bring chairs.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Lowcountry Fair will also showcase multiple living history re-enactments from the colonial era Men of Menendez to Revolutionary and Civil War re-enactors and more performing throughout the day, along with weapons demonstrations. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor children, a petting zoo, pony rides and sugar cane mill tours will bring delight. On stage, a variety of live performances – from The Chilly Willy Band to flamenco dancing demonstrations – will fill the afternoon. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nBroadcasting by the County Channel and use of a Jumbotron display will keep fair-goers from missing any of the action on stage, throughout the fairgrounds or on the racecourse.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFood will be for sale from restaurant partners Eat Local Beaufort (Plum’s, Saltus, Hearth), Q on Bay, Lady’s Island Oysters and Sea Eagle Market). For dessert, the food truck “It’s Only Fair” will sell fair-themed goodies. Beer, wine, and general refreshments will also be available for purchase.\r\n\r\nOne of the most significant events of the day will be a presentation by Count Alvaro Armada Barcaiztegui, a descendent of Pedro Menendez de Aviles, the founder of Santa Elena in 1566 and governor of La Florida until 1574. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nArriving from Spain to attend the Lowcountry Fair, the count will bestow the foundation with an original 16th century medal and a letter signed by Pedro Menendez, dated in Santa Elena in 1571.\r\n\r\n“Our board and volunteers wanted to give the community an event unlike any other – to commemorate our history and celebrate our local culture – and that’s just what the Lowcountry Fair with historical flair will bring. Of course, none of this could be accomplished without the support of our local community,” said Megan Meyer, executive director of the Santa Elena History Center.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAll of the activities and entertainment are included in the admission price for the day.\r\n\r\nTickets are available for purchase online (www.santa-elena.org/lowcountry-fair) and at the event admission gate. If purchased in advance, bring confirmation of your tickets to the gate for entry. Prices are $20 for adults; $10 for children ages 5-17; $50 for families; and $40 for active duty military families (show ID). &nbsp;\r\n\r\nPatron tickets, which include seating for lunch and finish-line seating for the races, are available for $100. Event sponsorships are also still available starting at $500.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nVisit santa-elena.org/lowcountry-fair.To learn more about the SC Marsh Tacky Association, visit marshtacky.info/mt.', 'Marsh Tacky horse races coming to Lowcountry', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'marsh-tacky-horse-races-coming-to-lowcountry', '', '', '2017-11-03 18:58:15', '2017-11-03 22:58:15', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=33943', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(33946, 4, '2017-11-02 18:58:19', '2017-11-02 22:58:19', '<em>Photo above: The Battery Creek girls volleyball team is raising money for diabetes research. Photo provided.</em>\r\n<h3>By Justin Jarrett</h3>\r\nThe Battery Creek volleyball team is enjoying its best season in decades, and the Dolphins also are making an impact off the court.\r\n\r\nThe Dolphins recently clinched the Region 8-3A title – their first region crown since 1991 — and on the same night they held a raffle to benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.\r\n\r\nIt’s a cause that hits close to home because two team members – sophomore Amayah White and freshman Laiani McCullough – are living with Type 1 Diabetes. The notion of a fundraiser to benefit the JDRF and aid local outreach programs for families who are unable to purchase testing supplies was the team’s idea.\r\n\r\n“Their teammates just kind of wanted to rally behind them and understand more about it,” fourth-year coach Torri McCullough said. “It was kind of a learning process. Everybody was kind of scared to ask, and the girls didn’t really want to talk about it.”\r\n\r\nThat changed during the team’s summer retreat to Parris Island. During a campfire discussion one night at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Torri McCullough asked his players to take turns sharing one positive thing and one negative thing that has made an impact on them. Laiani and Amayah both spoke about living with Type 1 Diabetes, which furthered the dialogue.\r\n\r\nNow their teammates – many of whom also play on the Dolphins’ softball team with Laiani and Amayah – have a better understanding of how to recognize when their friends might need to test their glucose levels, as well as the constant challenges for diabetics.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMcCullough said both girls initially were hesitant to open up about their condition but have become more accepting of their diagnoses and hope to continue to speak more openly to students and parents and advocate for those who are unable to afford the costly supplies necessary to care for their condition.\r\n\r\nHaving the support of their teammates has helped them reach the newfound comfort level.\r\n\r\n“The best thing for those two is that they have each other,” McCullough said. “Sometimes during the match Laiani would be testing and everyone would turn around and be looking at her and make her uncomfortable. Now she knows they just want to make sure she’s OK.”\r\n\r\n<i>Justin Jarrett can be reached at LowcoSports@gmail.com.</i>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_33948\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1708\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Laiani-Amayah.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-33948\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-33948\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Laiani-Amayah.jpg\" alt=\"Sophomore Amayah White and freshman Laiani McCullough are living with Type 1 Diabetes. Photo provided.\" width=\"1708\" height=\"2277\"></a> Sophomore Amayah White and freshman Laiani McCullough are living with Type 1 Diabetes. Photo provided.[/caption]', 'The Battery Creek volleyball team looks to spike diabetes', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-battery-creek-volleyball-team-looks-to-spike-diabetes', '', '', '2017-11-03 19:02:25', '2017-11-03 23:02:25', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=33946', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(33949, 4, '2017-11-02 19:00:14', '2017-11-02 23:00:14', '<h3>By Sally Mahan</h3>\r\nThe U.S. Department of Homeland Security has granted South Carolina’s request for an extension to become REAL ID compliant, meaning drivers will now have until Oct. 18, 2018, to get their new identification cards.\r\n\r\nUnder the federal REAL ID act, all driver’s licenses must be equipped with machine-readable technology, which typically comes in the form of a chip. The IDs being issued now by South Carolina are considered non-compliant.\r\n\r\nPrevious to the extension, South Carolinians without a REAL ID would not have been able to fly or get onto military bases or into secured federal buildings as of Jan. 1, 2018. Residents would have had to fly on another form of ID, such as a U.S. military identification, a passport or a permanent resident card.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis extension means South Carolina’s current, unexpired driver’s licenses and identification cards will continue to be accepted to board domestic flights, enter secure federal buildings and visit military installations through Oct. 10, 2018. After that time they must have a REAL ID.\r\n\r\nIt is anticipated that this is the last extension request the state will have to submit.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“While this agency fully anticipated this extension and saw no barrier to receiving it, we’re pleased that DHS did the right thing for the people of the state,” said South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) Executive Director Kevin Shwedo. “South Carolinians can rest assured knowing their state-issued licenses and IDs are still accepted for federal activities that will eventually require a REAL ID.”&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMeanwhile, the SCDMV is providing a way for SC residents to confirm if the documents needed to order and buy a REAL ID driver’s license online are on file with the agency.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWith the SCDMV’s newly designed mobile-first website, customers can log in and learn if they may be eligible for ordering a REAL ID license online when the cards become available in 2018.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“This eliminates the need to call, wait on hold and confirm that all of the needed documents are on file for you to get a REAL ID,” said Shwedo. “Customers can now access this information throughout all hours of the day, not just during normal business hours.”&nbsp;\r\n\r\nVisit www.scdmvonline.com, search “REAL ID,” and begin the transaction from the REAL ID web page.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYou’ll enter your license number, Social Security number and date of birth to see if the required documents are on file.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAll of the following must be true for you to be eligible to buy a REAL ID license online next year: &nbsp;\r\n\r\n• Required documents are on file with the SCDMV;\r\n\r\n• Driving privileges are in good standing;\r\n\r\n• Have a regular (Class D, E, F, M, or any combination of the four) license.\r\n\r\nIf the required documents are not on file and you’re interested in changing your current SC license to a REAL ID, you must bring the following documents to an SCDMV branch now:&nbsp;\r\n\r\n• Proof of identity (birth certificate or valid US passport);\r\n\r\n• Proof of Social Security number;\r\n\r\n• Two proofs of current, physical SC address;\r\n\r\n• Proof of all legal name changes.\r\n\r\nIf you have an identification card, commercial driver’s license, or are an international customer, REAL ID licenses and IDs will not be available for online ordering.\r\n\r\nVisit www.scdmvonline.com or email questions to REALID@scdmv.net.', 'Drivers must get new ID in 2018', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'drivers-must-get-new-id-in-2018', '', '', '2017-11-03 19:00:59', '2017-11-03 23:00:59', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=33949', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(33952, 4, '2017-11-02 19:01:15', '2017-11-02 23:01:15', '<em>Photo above: The BA girls volleyball team are the new state champs in the SCISA Class A division. Photos provided.<b>&nbsp;</b></em>\r\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Beaufort is home to three state champions this fall.</b></h1>\r\n<h3>By Steve Lemaster</h3>\r\nBeaufort Academy girls volleyball team and the girls tennis teams both recently captured state championships.\r\n\r\nThe volleyball team concluded its latest campaign by winning the SCISA Class A state title. Their coach, Donna Patrick, was named Region Coach of the Year.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Eagles beat Mead Hall 3-1 in the SCISA Class A volleyball championship match in Sumter on Oct. 23.\r\n\r\nPatrick guided Beaufort Academy to the state championship, and Beaufort Academy turned in a dominant performance throughout the state tournament.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Eagles lost only one set, eventually ending the 2017 season with a 24-3 overall record.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBeaufort Academy, however, faced tough competition throughout the postseason.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSeveral players contributed for Beaufort Academy during the state title match.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCourtney Kirberger was 19-for-19 serving, delivering three aces, four kills and 16 assists for the Eagles in the victory.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAllison Suber posted a team-high 10 kills, two blocks and seven digs for the Beaufort Academy volleyball team.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAlyssa Patrick paced the Eagles with with a team-high 19 digs and also contributed five kills as the Beaufort Academy squad pulled away to win and capture the title.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAiding the Beaufort Academy attack, Emma Hincher went 17-for-18 serving and recorded four aces and seven kills in the championship-clinching victory.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe title is the first state championship in the history of the Beaufort Academy volleyball program, which boasts numerous talented alumni.\r\n\r\nBeaufort Academy went on a 6-0 run in the postseason. The Eagles exited the 2017 campaign with a 24-3 overall record after facing a challenging regular-season schedule.\r\n\r\nBeaufort Academy beat Cambridge Academy 2-0 on Oct. 20, then topped Coastal Christian 1-0.\r\n\r\nThe Eagles also knocked off defending state champion Wardlaw on Oct. 20, winning 25-19, 25-20 in a back and forth high school volleyball battle.\r\n\r\nBeaufort Academy continued to win one day later on Oct. 21, defeating both Patrick Henry Academy and Cathedral Academy. 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(33960, 4, '2017-11-09 08:23:05', '2017-11-09 13:23:05', '<b>Holiday craft market offered Wednesdays</b>\r\n\r\nThe Santa Elena Foundation, in partnership with Hank\'s Lowcountry She Crab Soup, relaunched its second-annual craft market on Nov. 8 with the holidays in mind.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe market will be open from 2-6 p.m. every Wednesday until after the new year, and will feature live entertainment, arts and crafts vendors, local food artisans, giveaways and a kid\'s craft table.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe goal of the market is to raise awareness of local artisans and vendors, offer an alternative to big-box holiday gifts, and raise money for the foundation\'s preservation efforts.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe events are open to the public and the entertainment, parking and kid\'s craft table are free.\r\n\r\nThe market will be at the corner of Bladen and North streets in downtown Beaufort.\r\n\r\n<b>Holiday Market of Beaufort coming to BA</b>\r\n\r\nThe Holiday Market of Beaufort will be held from 5-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10, and 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, at Beaufort Academy at 240 Sams Point Road on Lady’s Island.\r\n\r\nFriday is Lady’s Night for ages 21 and over and will include beer, wine and hors d’oeurves. Tickets are $25.\r\n\r\nSaturday is Family Fun Day and will include Letters to Santa, vendors and more.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTickets are available online at eventbrite.com or at the door.\r\n\r\n<b>Mitchelville topic&nbsp;</b><b>of upcoming program</b>\r\n\r\nBefore there was the town of Hilton Head, there was the town of Mitchelvile, the first self-governed Freedman’s town in America that was started in 1862 on what was to become America’s first modern resort island.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThat is the topic of a Dinner &amp; A Lecture from 5:30-7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 13, at Verdier House, 801 Bay St., as part of Historic Beaufort Foundation’s Fall Lecture Series.\r\n\r\nMitchelville has gone mostly unrecognized in American history. It was only a memory of native islanders until 2005, when a diverse group of Hilton Head Island citizens joined forces to preserve, protect and promote its heritage through the Mitchelville Preservation Project.\r\n\r\nA wine and hors d’oeuvre reception begins at 5:30 p.m.; the program is from 6-7 p.m.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAdmission for members is $15/$25 per member/couple. Nonmember admission is $20/$30 per person/couple.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCall 843-379-3331 to make reservations. Reservations for Saltus River Grill’s special for lecture ticket-holders may be made by calling Saltus at 843-379-3474.\r\n\r\n<b>Drum circle to </b><b>play at park</b>\r\n\r\nA group of local percussion lovers who enjoy the impromptu experience that a drum circle brings are inviting others to join in.\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort SC Drum Circle will meet from 5:30-7 p.m. the second Monday of each month at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park in Beaufort. The next event will be held on Monday, Nov. 13.\r\n\r\nAll are welcome to this family friendly, free event. No experience necessary.\r\n\r\nParticipants should bring some water and any non-electronic drum or other percussion instrument.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nVisit the \"Beaufort SC Drum Circle\" Facebook page, email beaufortscdrumcircle@gmail.com or contact Jane at 732-259-1935 or Lanny at 843-441-0169.\r\n\r\n<b>Home tour event&nbsp;</b><b>to benefit St. Peter’s</b>\r\n\r\nThe 16th Annual Homes For the Holidays Tour will be held from Friday, Nov. 17, through Sunday, Nov. 19, in the Pigeon Point neighorhood\r\n\r\nA gala will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17; and tours will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, and from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday.\r\n\r\nThe tour of homes benefits St. Peter’s Catholic School, which is commemorating 26 years of education at the school.\r\n\r\nThis year’s tour will feature six homes decorated by local designers including Sweet Bay, Scout Southern Market, Samantha Sullivan with Laura Tucker Designs, Newtique Boutique, Macdonald Market Place and Buds and Blooms Landscaping.\r\n\r\nVisit beauforthomesfortheholidays.com.\r\n\r\n<b>Bourbon, Bubbles &amp; Brew&nbsp;</b><b>is back for fifth year</b>\r\n\r\nThe 5th annual Bourbon, Bubbles &amp; Brew will take place Sunday, Nov. 12, at Breakwater Restaurant at 203 Carteret. St.\r\n\r\nThe event will benefit the Beaufort Film Society and the 12th annual Beaufort International Film Festival.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHosted by Gary and Donna Lang and Beth Shaw, there will be culinary delights prepared by the Breakwater Restaurant. Musical entertainment will be provided by the local Cluster Shucks band. Tickets are limited. Visit www.beaufortfilmfestival.com or call 843-522-3196.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Girls night out coming&nbsp;</b><b>to Massage Envy</b>\r\n\r\nIsland Girls Night Out, an opportunity to socialize, meet new friends and win prizes, will be held from 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, at Massage Envy in the Cross Creek Shopping Center next to JCPenney on Robert Smalls Parkway in Burton.\r\n\r\n<b>Dueling Pianos event&nbsp;</b><b>rescheduled for Nov. 17</b>\r\n\r\nDueling Pianos, Alzheimer’s Family Services of Greater Beaufort‘s 10th Annual Dinner Theatre, has been rescheduled and will now be held Friday, Nov. 17, at The Shed in Port Royal.\r\n\r\nThe evening will offer music, dinner stations provided by local chefs, a full open bar sponsored by Gilbert Law Firm, both a silent and live auction and a retro photo booth to record your memories of the night. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nDoors open at 6 p.m. for cocktails and the silent auction. Tickets are $65 in advance and $75 at the door.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor more information or to order tickets, visit www.afsgb.org or call 843-521-9190.\r\n\r\n<b>Grammy-award winner coming to Fripp</b>\r\n\r\nMusic and Stories from the Blue Ridge Mountains will be performed on Fripp Island by David Holt, inductee into the NC Music Hall of Fame and recipient of four Grammy awards, two with legendary Doc Watson.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe program will be held at 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19, at the Community Centre at 205 Tarpon Blvd.\r\n\r\nHolt will tell stories, sing and play several of the many instruments he has mastered, like banjo, guitar, harmonica, washboard, which a 100-year woman from Bamberg taught him, cow bones, a paper bag (you read that right, a brown paper bag. Bring one to the concert and ask him to play it). Oh, let\'s not forget the spoons, which he also wields in the kitchen because he loves to cook.\r\n\r\nTickets will be available at the door and are $25 for adults (check or cash only) and free for students. There will also be a catered reception.\r\n\r\nVisit www.frippfriendsofmusic.com or call 843-838-1777.\r\n\r\n<b>Women’s group to hold&nbsp;</b><b>December luncheon</b>\r\n\r\nThe Low Country Christian Women’s Connection will hold its December luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6, at the Hampton Hall Clubhouse.\r\n\r\nThe event will feature singing, fun, games and prizes. The group will also collect nonperishable food for a local family charity.\r\n\r\nThe guest speaker, from Bishop, Ga., is Faith Jennings, whose topic will be “How She Found Freedom From a Life of Bondage.”\r\n\r\nLunch is $25 and must be prepaid and received by Wednesday, Nov. 29.\r\n\r\nMake checks payable to “CWC Bluffton” and mail them to Carol Mock, 607 Argent Way, Bluffton, SC&nbsp; 29909.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Film society offering&nbsp;</b><b>free screenings</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Film Society is presenting some of the best Short, Animation and Student films from its collection of Beaufort International Film Festival Finalists Selections from 2007 to present.\r\n\r\nAll screenings will be held Wednesdays through Nov. 29 at the Plaza Theatre in Beaufort, with admission free to the general public. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nCheck-in time is 11:30 a.m. with the screenings beginning at noon and ending at 1 p.m. Visit beaufortfilmfestival.com for more information.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Habitat for Humanity&nbsp;</b><b>in need of volunteers</b>\r\n\r\nWondering how you might be able to help LowCountry Habitat for Humanity?&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAttend its 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>Weekly historic tours&nbsp;</b><b>available at Fort Mitchel</b>\r\n\r\nJoin The Heritage Library for weekly tours at 10 a.m. Thursdays of the Civil War battery on Skull Creek built to protect Port Royal Sound and the Seabrook Coaling Station.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe cost is $12 for adults and $7 for children.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor more information and to purchase tickets, visit bit.ly/FtMitchelTours.\r\n\r\n<b>Christian theater&nbsp;</b><b>performances offered</b>\r\n\r\nMusic of Forever, a Christian theater production, is being held at 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at Grace AME Chapel on Charles Street in Beaufort.\r\n\r\nAccording to Hillary Lathan, who puts on the show with her husband, Alan, the show puts Jesus on a personal level that everyone can relate to. &nbsp;\r\n\r\n“People that may never walk into a church will come to the drama and experience the gospel in a way that is real and fresh to them,” she said. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe show includes seven characters and seven pieces of music. The irony of the number is intentional, as seven is a biblically significant number, according to Hillary. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor more information, visit www.musicofforever.org. The performances are free, but donations are accepted.\r\n\r\n<b>Pan-African group&nbsp;</b><b>seeks volunteers</b>\r\n\r\nThe nonprofit Pan-African Family Empowerment &amp; Land Preservation Network Inc. is seeking volunteers for multiple positions.\r\n\r\nAmong other things, the Beaufort-based public charity provides financial and technical assistance to help Gullah-Geechee, and other African-descent families save their ancestral homes and land for current and future generations.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThey have an immediate need for an experienced webmaster, grant writers and administrative assistants.\r\n\r\nAlso needed are committed fundraising volunteers; community outreach presenters; and office clerks willing to assist landowners with homestead exemptions; tax rate reductions; installment property tax payment qualification; and referrals to various heirs’ property and/or land use programs that generate income to pay property taxes and create generational wealth.\r\n\r\nTraining for all volunteers will be held at the Pan-African Family Empowerment Network’s office in the Landmark (Regions Bank) Building, 69 Robert Smalls Parkway, Suite 3B, Beaufort.\r\n\r\nFor more information, call 843-592-6076, or email volunteers@panafricanfamilyempowermentnetwork.org.\r\n\r\n<b>Second Helpings&nbsp;</b><b>volunteers needed</b>\r\n\r\nSecond Helpings, a nonprofit that rescues food from area restaurants and grocery stores and delivers the food to local agencies to stop hunger, is in need of volunteers.\r\n\r\nShifts are available on Hilton Head, in Bluffton and in Beaufort. Volunteers can sign up for one day a week or month.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor more information, contact Lili Coleman at execdirector@secondhelpingslc.org or call 843-689-3689. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nVisit secondhelpingslc.org.&nbsp;', 'What To Do the week of November 9th-15th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-to-do-the-week-of-november-9th-15th', '', '', '2017-11-09 08:23:05', '2017-11-09 13:23:05', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=33960', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(33962, 4, '2017-11-09 08:23:49', '2017-11-09 13:23:49', '<h3>By Celia Strong</h3>\r\nOkey dokey. Here we are again. More new wines. All with the upcoming holidays in mind. Have to love it!\r\n\r\nMendocino is our wine area for this week. This is a county that stretches across the northern borders of both Napa and Sonoma counties. Wine-wise, the Mendocino wine appellation is part of the much larger North Coast AVA. It is also one of California’s largest wine areas with some of the most diverse climates in its vineyards. There are 10 AVAs within Mendocino.\r\n\r\nAs a whole, Mendocino is one of the leading wine regions for organically grown grapes; about 25 percent of the 15,000 acres of vineyards.\r\n\r\nThe name “Mendocino” comes from the family name of a 16th century\r\n\r\nSpanish explorer, Lorenzo Suárez de Mendoza, who explored the coast of this region.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe first vineyards in Mendocino date back to the 1850s, in the Redwood Valley. Farmers chose planting vines as a second choice after not being successful in California gold mines. (Seems to me that maybe they didn’t know a gold mine when they saw one, what with the price of vineyards today.)\r\n\r\nThe range of climates in Mendocino make it a good source for a variety of grapes. The Anderson Valley is one of the coolest growing areas in the United States.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThere were a handful of wineries there, by the 1980s, but it was Roederer from the Champagne region of France that showed the potential for great sparkling wines. That means the Champagne varieties - Chardonnay and Pinot Noir - do well in Anderson Valley.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAround Ukiah, in the center of the Mendocino AVA, where the weather is warmer, Cabernet, Merlot, Petit Sirah and Zinfandel do really well.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nJust north of Lake Mendocino, the Redwood and Potter Valleys face each other. This is where the first vineyards in Mendocino were planted, within reach of the great redwood forest. Zinfandels do well here.\r\n\r\nThe oldest commercial vineyard in Mendocino County is Parducci Wines, our winery this week.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nParducci (par-dew-chee) was founded in 1931 during Prohibition. Until the late 1960s, Parducci was the only commercial winery in Mendocino. In part, this was because San Francisco was more than 100 miles away. Napa and Sonoma wines benefited from their proximity to the city where their new American wines were showcased in shops and restaurants.\r\n\r\nIn May, Parducci celebrated its 85th year. With the release of a new wine, “85,” a special cuvée in honor of John Parducci.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nParducci is based in Ukiah and owned and operated by the Thornhill family. This family continues the traditions started by the Parduccis with its award-winning wines and sustainable grape growing. Three times, in 2007, 2009 and 2014, the state of California has awarded Parducci Wine Cellars with the Governor’s Environmental and Economic Leadership Award. (This is California’s highest environmental award.)\r\n\r\nLike other producers, Parducci offers several tiers of wines. Ours, today, are from their Small Lot series. We are only discussing two, because these two are more suitable for holiday dinners. But, look out for and try others.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWith this series, they blend grapes from several select sites (lots). By blending they are able to produce more complex wines at really affordable prices.\r\n\r\nParducci Small Lot Sauvignon Blanc is our white. This wine is 100 percent Sauvignon Blanc, all from Mendocino County. It is full of lemon and tropical fruit (mangos, pineapple, peaches) aromas and flavors. Plus melons, and a subtle creamy texture along side the crisp, bright acidity. It’s terrific with vegetables, white pizzas, salads, and, yes, holiday turkey dinners.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor $10.99.\r\n\r\nThe Parducci Small Lot Pinot Noir is a treasure. When you start looking at Mendocino County Pinot Noirs, there can be some price shock. The exact point of the Small Lot Series.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis wine is all Pinot Noir, all from Mendocino County. It is aged for 12 months in oak barrels – 20 percent new French oak and 80 percent neutral oak. Each lot of grapes is fermented separately and then the blend is done.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nJuicy raspberry and strawberry aromas jump from your glass. And, then, you taste the berries and coffee and vanilla and black pepper and truffles and cedar. Just proves how parts of Mendocino are so well-suited for this variety.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTry it with salmon, grilled poultry, pork and red meats. And turkey.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor $11.99.\r\n\r\nSo, seems Parducci does rule. From Small Lots on up.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nEnjoy.\r\n\r\n<i>Celia Strong works at Bill’s Liquor &amp; Fine Wines on Lady’s Island.</i>', 'Holiday wines from Parducci rule', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'holiday-wines-from-parducci-rule', '', '', '2017-11-09 08:23:49', '2017-11-09 13:23:49', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=33962', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(33964, 4, '2017-11-09 08:25:17', '2017-11-09 13:25:17', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL</b></span></p>\r\n<b>Beaufort High falls&nbsp;</b><b>to Myrtle Beach&nbsp;</b>\r\n\r\nHost Myrtle Beach proved to be too much for Beaufort High in the opening round of the Class 4A State Playoffs. Myrtle Beach managed to pull away to beat visiting Beaufort High 46-7, defeating the Eagles convincingly in an early postseason high school football game on Nov. 3.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWith the loss, Beaufort High ended its season 8-3.\r\n\r\nMyrtle Beach advances to the second round of the Class 4A State Playoffs with the win.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort High football team was forced to play from behind in each quarter. Dominant Myrtle Beach was able to convert early and often offensively.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHomestanding Myrtle Beach excelled throughout the postseason contest. Jermani Green paced Myrtle Beach on the ground, rushing for 121 yards and four touchdowns.\r\n\r\nMyrtle Beach was able to thrive both on the ground and through the air. Leading a highly produictive aerial attack for the Seahawks, quarterback Lawson Cribb completed 12-of-23 passes for 251 yards and three touchdowns.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBeaufort High wasn\'t without a few highlights in the season-ending loss as quarterback Jeffrey Smith completed 11-of-27 passes for 167 yards and one touchdown. Smith hooked up with Jamon Graham on a 70-yard scoring pass for the Eagles\' only touchdown in the early-postseason matchup.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOn the ground for Beaufort High, running back Kyleik Middleton was limited to 40 rushing yards.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFollowing the victory over the Eagles, Myrtle Beach will face Lower Richland in the second round of the Class 4-A State Playoffs on Friday, Nov. 10.\r\n\r\n<b>Whale Branch battles&nbsp;</b><b>back, beats Buford&nbsp;</b>\r\n\r\nWhale Branch battled back from an 18-point deficit to beat Buford 30-27 in the opening round of the Class 2A State Playoffs on Nov. 3.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWith the win, Whale Branch improved to 6-4 and advances to host Batesburg-Leesville in the second round of the Class 2A State Playoffs.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBuford suffered the season-ending loss after posting back-to-back wins.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhale Branch notched its fourth straight win after opening the season 0-4. Much-improved Whale Branch has a current win streak that consists of additional victories over longtime rivals Woodland, North Charleston, Academic Magnet, Garreatt Academy Tech and Burke.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Warriors fared well on offense, defensive and special teams.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nProviding a lift for the Warriors on special teams, kicker Jhonathan Diaz connected on three field goals. A 25-yard field goal from Diaz with 4:37 remaining allowed Whale Branch to take a 30-27 lead over Buford.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBuford controlled the postseason high school football contest early, owning a 21-3 lead over Whale Branch in the first half.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBut the Warriors wouldn\'t be denied the win.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTwo scoring runs from Irvin Mulligan and a touchdown pass from CJ Brown to Jamal Moultrie allowed Whale Branch to carry a 24-21 lead into halftime.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhale Branch owned a 27-21 lead but Buford answered with another touchdown.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPersevering, the Warriors round up winning, thanks to Diaz\'s third field goal of the game. Buford missed an extra point kick following its final touchdown.\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort Academy&nbsp;</b><b>levels Holly Hill&nbsp;</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Academy football team won easily in the opening round of the postseason and made history in the process. The Eagles leveled Holly Hill 43-6 on Nov. 3, claiming the first playoff win in Beaufort Academy\'s history.\r\n\r\nWith the win, Beaufort Academy improved to 5-5 and will meet Wardlaw Academy in the semifinals of the SCISA 8-Man Division 1 Playoffs on Friday, Nov. 10.\r\n\r\nHolly Hill ended its season 2-8 with the loss.\r\n\r\nThe Raiders had carried some momentum over into the postseason after upending St. John\'s Christian Academy 26-18 on the road in a regular-season finale on Oct. 27.\r\n\r\nTogether, Deshawn Epps and Jax Spratling accounted for five touchdowns.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nEpps paced Beaufort Academy on the ground, rushing for 196 yards. The productive Epps also hauled in a 45-yard touchdown reception.\r\n\r\nSpratling rushed 16 times for 103 yards for the Eagles in the victory.\r\n\r\nDirecting the Beaufort Academy offense, quarterback Dawson Coleman passed for 55 yards and rushed for 35 additional yards. Combined, Coleman delivered a pair of touchdowns for the Eagles in the winning effort.\r\n\r\nDefensively, Beaufort Academy thrived, holding Holly Hill out of the endzone. The Holly Hill offense was held scoreless as Beaufort Academy prevailed.\r\n\r\nHolly Hill scored its only touchdown on a fumble return on the game\'s opening possession.\r\n\r\nSeveral Beaufort Academy players provided a lift on the defensive side but none more so than Edward McCormick. The game\'s leading tackler, McCormick delivered 15 tackles for the Eagles.\r\n\r\nSpratling finished second behind McCormick in the Beaufort Academy defensive category, posting 12 tackles of his own.\r\n\r\nAnother Beaufort Academy player, Daniel Richards, delivered four tackles for losses and three pass breakups as the Eagles won convincingly.\r\n\r\n<b>Dolphins fall short&nbsp;</b><b>versus Bishop England</b>\r\n\r\nThe Battery Creek Dolphins couldn\'t pull off a win on the road in the opening round of the postseason. Bishop England held on to win 32-26 over Battery Creek in the first round of the Class 3A State Playoffs on Nov. 3. With the loss, Battery Creek concluded its season 4-6.\r\n\r\nBishop England improved to 8-2 and advanced to the second round of the Class 3A State Playoffs with the win.\r\n\r\nQuarterback Leo Albano led Bishop England to the win. Albano amassed 440 yards of total offense and four touchdowns to lead the Battling Bishops to the hard-fought win in the opening round.\r\n\r\nThe productive Albano rushed for three touchdowns and threw for another TD, hooking up with Chris Dangler on a scoring toss to allow Bishop England to carry a commanding 25-0 lead into halftime.\r\n\r\nHowever, Battery Creek mounted a furious comeback. The Dolphins pulled to within two touchdowns in the second half as Bishop England clung to a 32-20 lead. Battery Creek was able to tack on a touchdown on the game\'s final play.\r\n\r\nOffensively for the Dolphins in the season-ending setback, quarterback Jordan Gwyn passed for 184 yards, rushed for 84 yards and had a hand in on four touchdowns.\r\n\r\nIn other area high school football games on Nov. 3, it was Whale Branch 30, Buford 27; Beaufort Academy 43, Holly Hill 6; Myrtle Beach 46, Beaufort High 7; Dillon Christian 35, John Paul II 0; Robert E. Lee 42, Hilton Head Christian 7; Timberland 12, May River 10 and Thomas Heyward 20, Christian Academy 14 (OT).\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>HIGH SCHOOL&nbsp;</b><b>VOLLEYBALL</b></span></p>\r\n<b>Battery Creek\'s Lampkin&nbsp;</b><b>named to All-State Team</b>\r\n\r\nA local high school volleyball player has earned an All-State honor. Battery Creek standout Ta\'Quasia Lampkin has been named to the Class 3A All-State Team.\r\n\r\nAnother area high school volleyball player, Megan Briody of Bluffton, also earned an All-State nod in Class 3A.\r\n\r\nThe complete Class 3A All-State Team follows.\r\n\r\n<b>Class 3A All-State Team:</b> MacKenzie Hayes, Crescent; Alexis Albright, Powdersville; Lexi Irby, Chapman; Whitley Kahler, Camden; Lexie Edwards, Gilbert; Berkley Causey, Aynor; Anna Warren; Ta’Quasia Lampkin, Battery Creek; Sydney Norton, Walhalla; Ally Waters, Palmetto; Haley Beck, Woodruff; Emily Alanis, Indian Land; Rebecca Lorimer, Strom Thurmond; Savanna Morris, Waccamaw; Gwen Conway, Bishop England; Megan Briody, Bluffton; Brianna Strobert, Swansea; Catherine Hardy, Powdersville.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>HIGH SCHOOL&nbsp;</b><b>CROSS COUNTRY</b></span></p>\r\n<b>Beaufort\'s Belden&nbsp;</b><b>finishes 11th in meet</b>\r\n\r\nMarlon Belden finished 11th individually in the Class 4A Cross Country Meet at Sandhills Research Center on Nov. 4 to lead the Beaufort High School boys\' team to a sixth-place showing.\r\n\r\nBoys\' and girls\' team and individual results from the Class 4A Meet follow.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Class 4A Girls</b></p>\r\n<b>Team Scores:</b> Daniel 41; Hilton Head 57; Eastside 95; AC Flora 109; Wren 152; Dreher 193; Travelers Rest 220; North Myrtle Beach 270; Blue Ridge 271; Greer 310; Chapin Cane Bay 345; Colleton County 354; Aiken 365; St. James 430; Beaufort 447; Westwood 457; South Aiken 458; Hartsville 461; Lugoff Elgin 555.\r\n\r\n<b>All-State:</b> Mari Cagle Lockhart, Daniel 18:13; Ally Wilson Daniel 18:23; Hannah Twine, AC Flora 18:30; Tori Herman, Hilton Head 18:52; Isabel Muehleman, Hilton Head 19:00 Olivia Esselman, South Aiken 19:03; Madison Ellis, Eastside; Taylor Houston, Greer 19:12; Maren Sorber, Daniel 19:13; Pippa Richter, AC Flora 19:14; Eliza Sorber Daniel 19:17; Olivia Henn, Eastside 19:27; Kathleen Allden, Dreher 19:27; Cara Bognar, Eastside 19:28; Sarah Cooke, Hilton Head 19:28.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Class 4A Boys</b></p>\r\n<b>Team Scores: </b>Hilton Head 61; Eastside 66; Greer 137; Blue Ridge 146; Aiken 147; Beaufort 185; Daniel 185; AC Flora 223; Chapin 243; Wren 293; Darlington 303; Dreher 329; South Aiken 349; Travelers Rest 369; North Augusta 394; Cane Bay 428; St. James 474; Hartsville 475; Westwood 483; Berkeley 496.\r\n\r\n<b>All-State:</b> Sam Gilman, Hilton Head 15:36, Noah White, Eastside 15:42; Coen Roberts, Greer 15:56; Ryan Moosbrugger, Hilton Head 15:57; Joshua Williams, Hilton Head 16:12; Zakiah Bassett, South Aiken 16:13; Jaden Kingsley, Chapin 16:17; Bruce Nation, Aiken 16:27; Mismeh Balawi, Daniel 16:32; Kyle Thompson, Blue Ridge 16:34; Marlon Belden, Beaufort 16:35; Luc Sanchez, Eastside 16:39; Austin Lane, Blue Ridge 16:40; Grayson Martin, Eastside 16:42; Barrett Broome, Blue Ridge 16:45\r\n\r\n<b>May River runner earns&nbsp;</b><b>spot on bowl team</b>\r\n\r\nMay River runner Madison Lewellen has been named to the Mike Moore South Carolina Shrine Bowl Run Team.\r\n\r\nOne of the area\'s top high school runners, Lewellen finished 10th in the Class 3A Cross Country Meet to pace May River in a second-place finish.\r\n\r\nLewellen was one of 12 high school senior runners from across the state selected for the team. The team will run on Dec. 16,&nbsp; the same day as the Shrine Bowl in Spartanburg.\r\n\r\nA breakdown of the Shrine Bowl Run Team follows.\r\n\r\n<b>Girls:</b> Carter Marchbanks (Riverside); Morgan Moseley (Mann); Sarah Taylor (Byrnes); Riley Stuart (River Bluff); Melea Sangl (Hanna); Megan Winningham (Ashley Ridge); Darrian Cole (West Florence); Lanie Knight (Rock Hill); Hannah Twine (A.C. Flora); Madison Ellis (Eastside); Madison Lewellen (May River); Mary Abbott (Walhalla).\r\n\r\n<b>Boys: </b>Patrick Spychalski (Wando); Wynn Johnson (Dorman); Andrew Castano (Riverside); Thomas Sutcliffe (Lexington); Marlin Young (Riverside); Steven Andreen (Spring Valley); Brandon Poston (Sumter); Noah McLain (Dorman); Amir McCall (Spring Valley); Zack Kochert (Irmo); Colby Caviness (River Bluff); Alexander Umberg (Norman); Jeff Keene (Lexington); Drew Thomas (Boiling Springs); Logan Easterlin (Dorman); Dylan Adams (Stratford); Ethan Smith (Fort Mill); Brandon Wilson (River Bluff); Parker Calvert (Stratford); Hunter Whetstone (Lexington); Kyle Thompson (Blue Ridge); Bruce Nation (Aiken); Jacob Holcombe (Walhalla); Daniel Whitten (Southside)’ Jack Moody (Waccamaw); Chandler Stanley (Pelion); Elijah Stewart (Seneca); Brett Schlesinger (Academic Magnet); Seth Corey (Greer Middle College); Adam Lester (Liberty).', 'Sports briefs for November 9th-15th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'sports-briefs-for-november-9th-15th', '', '', '2017-11-09 08:25:17', '2017-11-09 13:25:17', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=33964', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(33966, 4, '2017-11-09 08:26:01', '2017-11-09 13:26:01', '<b>Thanks to those who&nbsp;</b><b>walked for water</b>\r\n\r\nOn behalf of The Beaufort Walk for Water 2017 steering committee, we’d like to thank the 261 walkers who joined us on Oct. 14 at the Live Oaks Park in Port Royal to raise more than $26,000 and bring awareness to the need for safe, clean drinking water in other parts of the world.\r\n\r\nThe walk was a great success and it would not have been possible without our wonderful sponsors who “stepped up to the plate” to make sure this important event took place. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nFirst Presbyterian Beaufort, St. Mark’s Episcopal, St. John’s Lutheran, Sea Island Presbyterian, Water’s Edge UMC, the Unitarian Universalists Fellowship of Beaufort, Cleland Construction and the Beaufort-Jasper Water &amp; Sewer Authority, each helped with not just the finances to cover costs but provided volunteers to help coordinate the event.\r\n\r\nThanks to community support like Beaufort’s walk, Water Mission, headquartered in Charleston, is able to reach even more of the 1.8 billion people who don’t have access to clean water. The international nonprofit is working in Puerto Rico and other islands of the Caribbean to help those devastated by this fall’s hurricanes.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThank you, again, to those who helped make this year’s walk a success. Watch for more information about next year’s schedule!\r\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><b>Beaufort Walk for Water&nbsp;\r\n</b><b>Steering Committee</b></p>', 'Letter to the Editor', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'letter-to-the-editor-27', '', '', '2017-11-09 08:26:01', '2017-11-09 13:26:01', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=33966', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(33968, 4, '2017-11-09 08:30:01', '2017-11-09 13:30:01', 'This breathtaking photo at Habersham Creek was shot by Jeanne Edwards.\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-56', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:27:09', '2018-07-12 15:27:09', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=33968', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(33969, 4, '2017-11-09 08:28:10', '2017-11-09 13:28:10', '<b>Bluffton woman&nbsp;</b><b>reports sex assault</b>\r\n\r\nAt approximately midnight on Nov. 4, Beaufort County Sheriff\'s Office deputies responded to Bluestone Apartments at 4921 Bluffton Parkway in Bluffton to a report of a disturbance. When deputies arrived they found a woman in an apartment screaming for help.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nShe told them she was walking her dog when she was approached by an African-American man who began punching her in the face. He pushed her to the ground and began to rip off her clothes, while stating his intention to sexually assault her.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAt that point, the woman\'s dog became aggressive toward the man and he ran off in an unknown direction. The woman was emotionally distraught and sustained physical injuries during the assault.\r\n\r\nShe was transported by Emergency Medical Services to a local hospital for treatment. The woman has since been released from the hospital.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe man was possibly in his 30s with a crooked nose (maybe from a prior broken nose), missing an upper front tooth and smelled of alcohol and cigarettes.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOther identifying physical features, such as height, approximate weight and whether he had any facial hair are not known at this time. He was wearing a black or dark hooded sweatshirt and latex medical/food services style gloves (color unknown).\r\n\r\nOf particular significance, the suspect was described by the victim as having a speech impediment— possibly a lisp—as she noticed he had problems pronouncing words that contained the letter “s.”\r\n\r\nSheriff\'s Office investigators are currently obtaining details and are asking for information from the public. Anyone that may have seen something in the area of Bluestone Apartments or the suspect is urged to call Sheriff\'s Office Emergency Dispatch at 911 or Sgt. Seth Reynells at 843-255-3709; or CrimeStoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC (274-6372) to remain anonymous and collect a possible reward.\r\n\r\n<b>Pedestrian, dog struck&nbsp;</b><b>in Trask Parkway accident</b>\r\n\r\nJust before 7 p.m. on Nov. 2, the Burton Fire District was dispatched to a motor vehicle accident on Trask Parkway by Detour Road. Burton firefighters arrived on scene to find a female pedestrian and a dog lying on Trask Parkway after being struck by a motor vehicle.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe pedestrian suffered what appeared to be serious injuries and was transported to the hospital. The dog was also transported to a local emergency veterinarian service with&nbsp;unknown injuries.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTwo lanes of Trask Parkway were blocked for approximately 45 minutes while emergency crews assisted the injured pedestrian and dog. The driver of the motor vehicle was uninjured.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Parris Island Gateway&nbsp;</b><b>crash injures two</b>\r\n\r\nJust past 2:30 p.m. on Nov. 2, the Burton Fire District responded to a motor vehicle accident in the area of 368 Parris Island Gateway. Firefighters arrived on the scene to a two-vehicle accident involving a pickup truck and a moped.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe moped operator, who was not wearing a helmet, suffered what appeared to be critical injuries and was transported to the hospital.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe driver of the pickup truck had minor injuries and was not transported.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThree lanes of Parris Island Gateway were blocked for approximately 30 minutes while emergency crews assisted the injured drivers.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Cold case is still&nbsp;</b><b>being investigated</b>\r\n\r\nMargit Schuller, 34, was found shot to death in the laundry room shortly after 8 p.m. on Nov. 1, 1987, at Palmetto Apartments on Harding Street in Beaufort.&nbsp; &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe investigators developed several suspects, but forensic science of the time could not establish any firm link. Robbery and sexual assault were two of the possible motives, but neither took place.\r\n\r\nBlood evidence was found and collected along the same route believed taken by the suspect to flee the laundry room. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt was apparent during the struggle with Schuller that the suspect’s handgun discharged, traveling through her upper body and wounding the shooter on ricochet. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nAt the time, blood typing was the industry standard and could only exclude or include a suspect in a criminal case, it would not serve as standalone as conclusive involvement of a crime.\r\n\r\nMonths later, a handgun was recovered by workers clearing a lot on U.S. 21, over a few miles from the scene. The handgun was identified as the one used to shoot and kill Schuller through forensic examination. The owner of the handgun was never identified, as it was a foreign brand and may have been brought to the United States unrecorded.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn 1999, the blood evidence from the scene was resubmitted to the forensic laboratory for DNA analysis. A profile was developed by the laboratory and submitted to the FBI DNA database, which to this day has yet to return a match.\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.”\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is making these files accessible to the public in hopes that someone might come forward with information that may not have yet been uncovered.\r\n\r\nAnyone with any information can contact Capt. Bob Bromage at 843-255-3402, 843-816-8013 or robertb@bcgov.net; or CrimeStoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC (274-6372) to remain anonymous and collect a possible reward.\r\n\r\n<b>CERT training is&nbsp;</b><b>being offered</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort County residents interested in learning more about self-sufficiency during a disaster are invited to participate in the Community Response Team Program.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe CERT program provides training for individuals to increase self-sufficiency in a disaster.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nParticipants will learn to provide emergency assistance to their families and neighbors.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCERT classes are free of charge.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe next series will start Tuesday, Dec. 5. Classes will be held at the Technical College of the Lowcountry campus in Bluffton at 100 Community College Drive in room 125.\r\n\r\nThe course is taught in four class sessions from 6-9 p.m. and one Saturday class from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The classes include:\r\n\r\n• Tuesday, Dec. 5: Personal Preparedness and Hazard Mitigation\r\n\r\n• Thursday, Dec. 7: Disaster Medical I\r\n\r\n• Tuesday, Dec. 12: Disaster Psychology/Terrorism Response\r\n\r\n• Thursday, Dec. 14: Disaster Medical II/CERT Organization\r\n\r\n• Saturday, Dec. 16: Fire Suppression/Disaster Search Techniques &amp; Exercise\r\n\r\nFor more information or to register, send an email to cert@bcgov.net or contact Major David Zeoli, Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office, at 843-812-8035 or Kris Legge at 843-263-2783.', 'Public safety briefs for November 9th-15th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'public-safety-briefs-for-november-9th-15th', '', '', '2017-11-09 08:28:10', '2017-11-09 13:28:10', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=33969', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(33972, 4, '2017-11-09 08:30:31', '2017-11-09 13:30:31', '<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 Dick Jennings presents Tommy Tucker of Tucker Dry Cleaners a Certificate of Appreciation for displaying the U.S. flag. Photo provided.</em>\r\n\r\n<b>Live Oak Builders&nbsp;</b><b>receives awards</b>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/LOB-Exterior-Front.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-33973\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33973\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/LOB-Exterior-Front.jpg\" alt=\"LOB Exterior Front\" width=\"2100\" height=\"1303\"></a>\r\n\r\nLive Oak Builders, a custom home builder in Beaufort and the Sea Islands, won several awards at the 18th Annual Lighthouse Awards Gala, held recently at the Hilton Head Marriott Resort &amp; Spa.\r\n\r\n“The Lighthouse awards are truly like the Academy Awards for our building industry,” said Dan Monroe, chairman of the Lighthouse Awards program since its inception. “It gives builders the opportunity to be recognized for the hard work, talent and vision they put forward in building some of the most remarkable homes in this area and beyond.”\r\n\r\nLive Oak Builders submitted a recently completed new home located on Dataw Island. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe design is called “Tideland Haven” and is a popular Southern Living style. It was designed by Historical Concepts LLC and further customized for the owners by Our Town Plans LLC.\r\n\r\nThe construction costs for new homes and remodeled homes entries ranged from $125,000 to $3.5 million. Subdivided into categories, each entry competed against similar price range and construction scope.\r\n\r\nLive Oak Builders’ received awards for “Best Kitchen,” “Best Exterior,” and “Best Overall.”\r\n\r\n“The owners were an absolute pleasure to work with. The custom elements they chose to add to this already stunning design put this house in a league of its own,” said Todd Bradley, owner of Live Oak Builders.\r\n\r\nA fourth award for Best Brochure/Marketing Piece was presented to Live Oak Builders for its “Welcome Package.” Designed, developed and executed by Terry Rice, of TR Marketing, the package consists of special offerings from local businesses that homeowners may find helpful as they settle into their new home in the Lowcountry.&nbsp; &nbsp;\r\n\r\n“As a small business owner, I’ve had this idea for some time, but was unable to act on it. With Terry on board for marketing and communications, I knew she could make it happen,” said Todd.\r\n\r\nLive Oak Builders’ Design and Remodeling Center is located at 1402 Boundary St.&nbsp; Call 843-524-2343, email&nbsp; liveoakbuilders@embarqmail.com; or visit www.liveoakbuilder.com.\r\n\r\n<b>Coca-Cola to construct&nbsp;</b><b>local distribution center</b>\r\n\r\nCoca-Cola Consolidated has announced plans to construct a new $5 million sales and distribution center at the Cypress Ridge Industrial Park in Ridgeland.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe company will be bringing 45 existing jobs with the operation and creating at least 20 new jobs.\r\n\r\n“Coca-Cola has been an important partner to our state for a long time – employing over 1,200 South Carolinians. Every time a company like Coca-Cola decides to invest in South Carolina, it shows the world that there is no company too big or too small to find success here,” said Gov. Henry McMaster.\r\n\r\nCoca-Cola Consolidated has seven locations in South Carolina and employs more than 1,200 people in the state.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe new facility will handle sales and distribution of Coca-Cola products throughout Allendale, Bamberg, Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton and Jasper counties.\r\n\r\nThe company will be locating its operations in the Cypress Ridge Industrial Park’s Speculative Building in Ridgeland.\r\n\r\nFor more information, visit www.cokeconsolidated.com.\r\n\r\n<b>Fridays @ the Corridor:&nbsp;</b><b>Doing business&nbsp;</b><b>in mobile world</b>\r\n\r\nYou don\'t have to look far before you\'ll see someone walking around with their nose buried in their phone. People use their phones all the time, whether it be to shop or find a spot to grab a bite to eat and then shop some more.\r\n\r\nAt the November Fridays @ the Corridor event, Steven Scarborough, senior UX designer for Gulfstream, will discuss the importance of catering your website and online presence to the mobile customer.\r\n\r\nThis one-hour interactive forum, meant to engage and inform Beaufort\'s knowledge-based community, will be held at 8:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 10.\r\n\r\nAttendance is limited to 25 guests, with priority seating for Digital Corridor members.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe nonmember fee is $10 and can be paid by cash or check at the door.\r\n\r\nMetered and free street parking is available in and around BASEcamp at 500 Carteret St.\r\n\r\nRSVP to fridays@beaufortdigital.com.', 'Business briefs for November 9th-15th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'business-briefs-for-november-9th-15th', '', '', '2017-11-09 08:30:31', '2017-11-09 13:30:31', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=33972', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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