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(48748, 4, '2021-03-10 13:27:47', '2021-03-10 18:27:47', '<strong>From staff reports</strong>\r\n\r\nAt around 11:15 Saturday night, Sheriff\'s Office deputies responded to a report of a shooting at an outdoor party on Delaney Circle in Seabrook.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nDeputies arrived and secured the scene. At the scene, deputies learned that there had been an exchange of gunfire involving multiple people and that three men were wounded during the incident.\r\n\r\nTwo of the wounded men were driven by personal vehicle to the Grays Hill fire station and then transported by ambulance to Beaufort Memorial Hospital (BMH); the other man was driven by personal vehicle to BMH.\r\n\r\nDue to the severity of their wounds, the three were transferred to the Medical University of South Carolina for treatment. As of Monday morning, they remained hospitalized.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nAs of this time, no subjects have been charged in the incident.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nAnyone who has information on the shooting is encouraged to contact Staff Sergeant Todd Duncan at 843-255-3418 or Crime Stoppers of the Lowcountry at 843-554-1111, if wishing to remain anonymous and for possible reward.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>', '3 wounded in Seabrook shooting Saturday night', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', '3-wounded-in-seabrook-shooting-saturday-night', '', '', '2021-03-10 13:27:47', '2021-03-10 18:27:47', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=48748', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(48750, 4, '2021-03-10 13:28:49', '2021-03-10 18:28:49', '<strong>From staff reports</strong>\r\n\r\nThe League of Women Voters Beaufort Area is inviting the public to join a celebration of Women’s History by honoring the history of their state League.\r\n\r\nThe League is hosting a Zoom meeting, free and open to the public, at 6 p.m., Thursday, March 11.\r\n\r\nFour guests will join the meeting to discuss the history of the League.\r\n\r\n1. Sheila Haney, former President of the South Carolina State League and the Darlington League, will share some stories of the South Carolina League’s history from her recently released book, “In Her Shoes.”\r\n\r\n2. Lynn Teague, of Columbia and Vice-President of Issues and Action of the League of Women Voters of South Carolina, will provide everyone with an update on voter-related legislation.\r\n\r\n3. Holley Ulbrich of Clemson and Christe McCoy-Lawrence of Holly Hill, co-presidents of the League of Women Voters of South Carolina, will talk about current League priorities and focus.\r\n\r\nAdvance registration is required via https://bit.ly/3sZuaW0. After registering, guests will receive a confirmation email with instructions for joining the meeting,', 'LWV celebrating 100 years of history', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'lwv-celebrating-100-years-of-history', '', '', '2021-03-10 13:28:49', '2021-03-10 18:28:49', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=48750', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(48752, 4, '2021-03-10 13:30:46', '2021-03-10 18:30:46', '[caption id=\"attachment_48683\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"1020\"]<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/02042021-Comp-Health-van-2-2677_edited-1.jpeg\"><img class=\"size-large wp-image-48683\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/02042021-Comp-Health-van-2-2677_edited-1-1024x679.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1020\" height=\"676\"></a> Bob Sofaly photo<br>After the official ribbon cutting ceremony, Roland Gardner, right, Chief Executive Officer for Beaufort, Jasper, Hampton Comprehensive Health watches as Gloria Warner, left Chief Operations Officer, and Dr. Faith Polkey, Chief Clinical Officer, check out the fully automatic wheel chair lift on the new, smaller treatment van scheduled to go into service soon. Gardner said the van cost more than $345,000 and was purchased with a grant through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.&nbsp;[/caption]', 'ONE TRICKED OUT VAN', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'one-tricked-out-van', '', '', '2021-03-10 13:30:46', '2021-03-10 18:30:46', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=48752', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(48754, 4, '2021-03-10 13:32:42', '2021-03-10 18:32:42', '<strong>From staff reports</strong>\r\n\r\nLady’s Island – St. Helena Fire District’s Killian Johnson and Samuel Williams were among the 28 recruits to graduate Friday, Feb. 26 from the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation’s South Carolina Fire Academy’s eight-week firefighter candidate school in Columbia.\r\n\r\nThese firefighters underwent a 320-hour training program of classroom and hands-on firefighting skills development. Keynote speaker was Assistant State Fire Marshal Chief Nathan Ellis,.\r\n\r\n“This challenging program requires commitment, passion, and dedication,” Fire Academy Superintendent Dennis Ray said. “These recruits have successfully worked together as a team, performed extensive hands-on training with live fires, and passed intensive practical skills evaluations and written tests to meet the National Fire Protection Association standards.”\r\n\r\nThe comprehensive training, offered quarterly at the Fire Academy, includes emergency responder first aid training, hazardous materials operations training, auto extrication, flammable liquids and gas firefighting, rescue training, and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Firefighter I and Firefighter II levels.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, changes were made to class structure and facilities to promote social distancing and recommended precautions.\r\n\r\n“With the successful completion and graduation of these new firefighters who will now be dedicating their lives to serving their communities and the state, our South Carolina fire service is enhanced,” Ray said. “I am proud of their accomplishments, and I also commend the dedicated Fire Academy instructors who brought the recruits through these weeks of instruction leading to graduation.”\r\n\r\n<em>Above: Two firefighters from the Lady’s Island–St. Helena Fire District – Samuel Williams (far left, second row) and Killian Johnson (far right, back row) – are among the 28 to graduate Feb. 26 from South Carolina Fire Academy’s eight-week firefighter candidate school in Columbia.</em>', 'Two from Lady’s Island-St. Helena Fire District graduate firefighter candidate school', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'two-from-ladys-island-st-helena-fire-district-graduate-firefighter-candidate-school', '', '', '2021-03-10 13:32:42', '2021-03-10 18:32:42', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=48754', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(48911, 4, '2021-03-18 08:21:32', '2021-03-18 12:21:32', '', 'AccuWeatherThursday(9)', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'accuweatherthursday9', '', '', '2021-03-18 08:21:32', '2021-03-18 12:21:32', '', 48910, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/AccuWeatherThursday9.jpg', 0, 'attachment', 'image/jpeg', 0),
(48910, 4, '2021-03-18 08:22:53', '2021-03-18 12:22:53', '<b>By Mike McCombs</b>\r\n\r\nA storm system crossing the nation from as far south as the Gulf of Mexico up to the Ohio River Valley began to display its power Wednesday afternoon, and Beaufort County School District (BCSD) leaders trying to avert a bad situation are dismissing schools early Thursday, March 18 before the system reaches the Lowcountry later in the afternoon.\r\n\r\nThe BCSD released a statement late Wednesday afternoon.\r\n\r\n“As a result of projected inclement weather, elementary schools will be dismissing at 11:45 a.m. and middle and high schools at 12:45 p.m. on Thursday, March 18,” the release said. “All afterschool activities are canceled.\r\n\r\n“District buildings will be cleared and shut down by 1:30 p.m.”\r\n\r\nAt dawn on Wednesday, the National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center (SPC) issued a rare “high risk” level warning for dangerous weather for parts of the Southeast.\r\n\r\nThe last such “high risk” warning by the SPC came in May 2019 when tornadoes ravaged the Midwest plains region. There hasn’t been such a warning as early as March since 2012.\r\n\r\nAs of Wednesday night, the storm had already “generated several tornadoes across portions of the South,” according to AccuWeather.\r\n\r\nThe SPC says that this system has the potential to produce large, long-tracking tornadoes. These would be expected to cause widespread damage and be potentially quite dangerous at night when most people are sleeping. Power outages, flooding and dangerous winds are likely, as well.\r\n\r\nAs of Wednesday evening, the highest threat, according to AccuWeather, is expected from eastern Mississippi to eastern Tennessee.\r\n\r\nHowever, come Thursday afternoon into Thursday night, the severe weather threat is expected to shift into the Southeast and portions of the Middle Atlantic region. The primary risk in this region will be tornadoes and straight-line, damaging wind gusts.\r\n\r\nAccuWeather warns that motorists planning on driving along I-95 in this region may encounter delays due to intense rainfall and locally strong winds.', 'Beaufort County Schools to dismiss early on Thursday due to dangerous weather', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', '48910-2', '', '', '2021-03-18 08:29:18', '2021-03-18 12:29:18', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=48910', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(48758, 4, '2021-03-10 13:33:36', '2021-03-10 18:33:36', '<strong>From staff reports</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office asks that the public be on the lookout for 22-year-old Jordan Burgess of Beaufort.\r\n\r\nThe Sheriff’s Office believes Burgess to be responsible for a shooting Thursday, March 4 in Polk Village.\r\n\r\nAround 2:40 p.m. Thursday, deputies responded to a report of an adult male gunshot victim outside a residence on Centerview Drive in Beaufort.\r\n\r\nUpon arrival, deputies secured the scene, the wounded man was located and he was transported to Beaufort Memorial Hospital by Emergency Medical Services.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nAccording to the Sheriff’s Office, deputies learned at the scene that the subject fled prior to their arrival. Investigators responded to the scene to process for forensic evidence and interview witnesses.\r\n\r\nAs the investigation progressed, according to the Sheriff’s Office, Burgess was identified as responsible for the shooting.\r\n\r\nOn Friday, investigators met with a Beaufort County magistrate and obtained warrants for Burgess\'s arrest for Attempted Murder and Possession of a Weapon during the Commission of a Violent Crime.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nAs of press time, Burgess has not been located and remains at large for the active arrest warrants. He is to be considered armed and dangerous, so authorities urge the public not to approach him.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nAnyone who has information on Burgess\'s whereabouts is encouraged to contact Staff Sergeant Todd Duncan at 843-255-3418, Sheriff\'s Office Dispatch at 843-524-2777 or Crime Stoppers of the Lowcountry at 843-554-1111, if wishing to remain anonymous and for a possible reward.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nMeanwhile, after an assessment of his wounds at Beaufort Memorial, the victim was flown to the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, where, as of press time, he is recovering.', 'Sheriff seeking Burgess in connection with shooting', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'sheriff-seeking-burgess-in-connection-with-shooting', '', '', '2021-03-10 13:33:36', '2021-03-10 18:33:36', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=48758', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(48760, 4, '2021-03-10 13:35:04', '2021-03-10 18:35:04', '<strong>Doris Wingate</strong>\r\n\r\nDoris Wingate, 56, of Lady\'s Island entered into eternal rest at her home Friday, January 22, 2021. Memorial services were held at l:00 P.M. Saturday, January 30, in Latta, South Carolina. Arrangements by Chisholm Galloway Home for Funerals.\r\n\r\n<strong>Shahidah Euchiti Small</strong>\r\n\r\nShahidah Euchiti Small, 82 of Seabrook, South Carolina and wife of Isiah Small entered into eternal rest in New York on December 27, 2020. Viewing was Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Chisholm Galloway Home for Funerals. Funeral Services was Sunday, February 14 at Beaufort Seventh-Day Adventist Church. For additional information see SDKSMALL.ORG. Burial, February 16, Beaufort National Cemetery.\r\n\r\n<strong>Estella Lillie Ree<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>Johnson Holmes</strong>\r\n\r\nEstella Lillie Ree Johnson Holmes, 94, of the Saxonville Community of St. Helena Island, SC entered into eternal rest at her home Friday, February 12, 2021. Graveside Services were Saturday, February 20, 2021 in the St. Helena Memorial Garden, 142 Ernest Drive, St. Helena Island. Please keep the family in prayer.\r\n\r\n<strong>Clarence Bradley</strong>\r\n\r\nClarence Bradley, 95, of the Wallace Community on St. Helena Island, SC and widower of Ernestine Bradley entered into eternal rest Thursday, February 4, 2021 at the Beaufort Memorial Hospital in Beaufort, South Carolina. Graveside services with military honors Tuesday, February 9, 2021 in the Beaufort National Cemetery. Chisholm Galloway Home for Funeral in charge.\r\n\r\n<strong>Tyrone Chaplin</strong>\r\n\r\nTyrone Chaplin, \"Ice T,\" 50, of Jenkins Community of St. Helena Island, SC entered into eternal rest at the Beaufort Memorial Hospital Tuesday, January 26, 2021. He was the son of Susie Tedder and Thomas Goodwin. Viewing was at the Helen Galloway\'s Memorial Chapel of Chisholm Galloway Home in Beaufort. Services were Saturday, January 30, 2021 in the Jenkins Cemetery.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n<strong>Katie D. Fields</strong>\r\n\r\nKatie D. Fields, 74, of the Capers Community of St. Helena Island, SC passed away January 26, 2021 at the Beaufort Memorial Hospital. Viewing was at Helen Galloway\'s Memorial Chapel of Chisholm Galloway Home for Funerals, 808 Bladen St. Beaufort. Services were Saturday, February 13, 2021 in the St. Helena Memorial Garden.', 'DEATH NOTICES', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'death-notices-14', '', '', '2021-03-10 13:35:04', '2021-03-10 18:35:04', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=48760', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(48762, 4, '2021-03-09 13:35:18', '2021-03-09 18:35:18', 'March 11 – City of Beaufort’s Design Review Board, 2 p.m., watch on the city’s Facebook page or via Zoom\r\n\r\nMarch 11 – Beaufort County Rural and Critical Lands Preservation Board, 2:30 p.m., watch on The County Channel\r\n\r\nMarch 15 – Beaufort - Town of Port Royal Metropolitan Planning Commission, 5 p.m., watch on the City of Beaufort’s Facebook page or via Zoom\r\n\r\nMarch 15 – Beaufort County Council’s Finance Committee, 2 p.m., watch on The County Channel\r\n\r\nMarch 15 – Beaufort County Council’s Public Facilities Committee, 3:30 p.m., watch on The County Channel\r\n\r\nMarch 16 – Bluffton Township Fire District Board, 4 p.m., watch on the fire district’s Facebook page\r\n\r\nMarch 17 – Cultural District Advisory Board, 2 p.m., watch via Zoom\r\n\r\nMarch 17 – Daufuskie Island Fire District Board, 1 p.m., watch via Go To Meeting; for meeting information check www.beaufortcountysc.gov\r\n\r\nMarch 17 – Beaufort County Transportation Committee, 4 p.m., watch on The County Channel\r\n\r\nMeetings are updated as of press time and do not reflect any last minute cancellations', 'PUBLIC MEETINGS FOR MARCH 11-17', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'public-meetings-for-march-11-17', '', '', '2021-03-10 13:35:52', '2021-03-10 18:35:52', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=48762', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(48764, 4, '2021-03-10 13:36:48', '2021-03-10 18:36:48', '<strong>From staff reports</strong>\r\n\r\nBeaufort Water Search &amp; Rescue (BWSAR) and Fripp Island Sea Rescue (FISR) are hosting their first online auction in conjunction with the 18th annual St. Paddy’s Golf Tournament.\r\n\r\nThe online auction is open and free to everyone and will run though March 17 at https://www.32auctions.com/FISRandBWSARAuction.\r\n\r\nBeaufort Water Search &amp; Rescue and Fripp Island Sea Rescue are all-volunteer organizations that serve the commercial and recreational boating community in water-related incidents and emergencies. Their primary missions are to help boaters in distress and conduct search-and-rescue missions to support and assist the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office, South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, the U.S. Coast Guard and state and federal law enforcement agencies.\r\n\r\nThese local and critical organizations require boats, motors, trailers, accessories, electronics, maintenance and fuel to provide these services to Beaufort County. Both organizations are in the continuing process of upgrading their equipment in order to be able to continue serving their respective waters.\r\n\r\nGenerous auction donations from the community range in value from $100 to $4,000. Examples of auction items include: Golf foursomes at some of Beaufort County’s finest golf courses, Fripp and Hilton Head Island home and condo rentals, catered dinners for four, an oyster roast for 25, drone flying experience, fishing boat charters (flounder gigging, shrimping and off-shore fishing), a coastal expedition at St. Phillips Island cruise, golf cart rentals, guided beach walks for eight, local and world reknown artists’ work, America’s Cup Stars &amp; Stripes Cruise and more.\r\n\r\nThe site is free to register and if you choose to bid, you simply need an email address. Bidders will also be able to set up notifications when they have been outbid or of items to watch.\r\n\r\nFor more information, contact David Manning at 810-441-2528 or frippislandsearescue@gmail.com.', 'Beaufort Water Search & Rescue and Fripp Island Sea Rescue hosting auction', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'beaufort-water-search-rescue-and-fripp-island-sea-rescue-hosting-auction', '', '', '2021-03-10 13:36:48', '2021-03-10 18:36:48', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=48764', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(48767, 4, '2021-03-10 13:38:42', '2021-03-10 18:38:42', '<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Orville-Penniston-as-Young-Sailor.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright  wp-image-48680\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Orville-Penniston-as-Young-Sailor.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"259\" height=\"337\"></a>Beaufort’s Orville Penniston, 95, enlisted in the Navy in Wisconsin in 1943 during World War II. He became an Aviation Machinist Mate working on aircraft engines across the Pacific, seeing service in the Admiralty Islands, New Guinea, and the Philippines. Later, service took him to Panama and Iceland and aboard five different aircraft carriers deployed to the Mediterranean, the Caribbean and the North Atlantic. He retired from the Navy in 1964 as a Chief Petty Officer then continued to work for the government, including at MCAS Beaufort, until 1987.\r\n\r\n– Compiled by John Chubb, American Legion Post 9.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nFor nominations, contact jechubb1@gmail.com.', 'VETERAN OF THE WEEK: ORVILLE PENNISTON', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'veteran-of-the-week-orville-penniston', '', '', '2021-03-10 13:38:43', '2021-03-10 18:38:43', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=48767', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(48769, 4, '2021-03-10 13:39:54', '2021-03-10 18:39:54', 'A late February sunrise over the beach at Hunting Island, captured by Ron Calari. To 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.', 'LOWCOUNTRY LIFE', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'lowcountry-life-150', '', '', '2021-03-10 13:39:54', '2021-03-10 18:39:54', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=48769', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(48771, 4, '2021-03-10 13:42:38', '2021-03-10 18:42:38', 'If you happened by the 200 block of Carteret Street recently, you may have wondered what happened to the building between Bachelor Hill Antiques and the Fordham Market building on the corner of Bay and Carteret Streets.\r\n\r\nIt seems to have disappeared.<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Screen-Shot-2021-03-08-at-1.38.12-PM.png\"><img class=\"alignright size-large wp-image-48675\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Screen-Shot-2021-03-08-at-1.38.12-PM-1024x725.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1020\" height=\"722\"></a>\r\n\r\nOwned by Graham Trask and Fordham Enterprises, the building is being renovated as part of a warehouse renovation project.\r\n\r\nApproved in August by the City of Beaufort’s Historic District Review Board, the new building will blend in with the existing block and will feature a new wood and glass door and entryway and canvas awning, according to board minutes.\r\n\r\n<em>– Mindy Lucas</em>', 'WHERE DID THE BUILDING GO?', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'where-did-the-building-go', '', '', '2021-03-10 13:42:38', '2021-03-10 18:42:38', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=48771', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(48773, 4, '2021-03-10 13:43:26', '2021-03-10 18:43:26', '<strong>By Mindy Lucas</strong>\r\n\r\nAttention Beaufort residents, especially those who live in Mossy Oaks or near Southside Park, a newly formed task force wants to hear from you.\r\n\r\nThe Southside Park Task Force is gathering input on what amenities residents would like to see in the 34-acre park west of Ribaut Road.\r\n\r\nAppointed by the Beaufort City Council in January, the task force is charged with putting together a presentation for ideas on how to improve the park and is reviewing older planning documents as part of that process as well.\r\n\r\nOne of the city’s largest parks, Southside currently features a dog park, walking trail, an open grassy area and restrooms.\r\n\r\nResidents who wish to provide feedback can complete the survey at www.surveymonkey.com/r/SouthsidePark.\r\n\r\nThe survey is also circulating via social media, emailed newsletters and through other means. Paper surveys will also be distributed, a news release from the city stated.\r\n\r\nThe deadline to gather responses is March 28.', 'Have an idea for Southside Park?', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'have-an-idea-for-southside-park', '', '', '2021-03-10 13:43:26', '2021-03-10 18:43:26', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=48773', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(48775, 4, '2021-03-10 13:43:52', '0000-00-00 00:00:00', '', 'McFee returns to City Council', '', 'draft', 'closed', 'closed', '', '', '', '', '2021-03-10 13:43:52', '2021-03-10 18:43:52', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=48775', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(48779, 4, '2021-03-10 13:45:15', '2021-03-10 18:45:15', '<strong>By Mindy Lucas</strong>\r\n\r\nA familiar face was sworn in to Beaufort’s City Council this week.\r\n\r\nFormer Councilman and Mayor Pro Tem Mike McFee returned to City Hall for a swearing-in ceremony held on Tuesday, March 9. The event was also live streamed on Facebook.\r\n\r\nAfter losing by less than 1 percentage point in a tight race between six contenders in November, McFee went on to claim the council seat vacated by Stephen Murray in a special Election held earlier this month and won that seat by 684 votes, or 65.45 percent of the vote.\r\n\r\nAs a matter of protocol, Murray gave up the seat, and its term, to become mayor last fall.\r\n\r\n“It’s a great honor for me to be back on council,” McFee said. “I look forward to continuing to serve you as I have in the past, and continuing to hopefully do the good job that we’ve always done as a completed council now.”\r\n\r\nAll five seats on city council are now filled.', 'McFee returns to City Council', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'mcfee-returns-to-city-council', '', '', '2021-03-10 13:45:15', '2021-03-10 18:45:15', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=48779', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(48781, 4, '2021-03-10 13:48:37', '2021-03-10 18:48:37', '<strong>By Mindy Lucas</strong>\r\n\r\nA new Beaufort-based nonprofit has grand plans for seniors and youth around the Lowcountry.\r\n\r\nFounded by friends and Beaufort natives Pervis Walker and Christopher Thompson, the Great Grand Family Foundation aims to address vulnerabilities in both groups by bringing them together with the shared goal of helping each other.\r\n\r\n“It comes from this idea that the community is an extended family,” Thompson said.\r\n\r\nWalker and Thompson began talking about the idea of pairing the two demographics together in some way last summer when the two realized they had a shared a vision of wanting to give back and perhaps tackle some of the issues they saw were negatively impacting the community.\r\n\r\nThose issues included limited access to mentoring or educational opportunities, a lack of extracurricular activities or lack of safe spaces for youth among others, they said.<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Thompson.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-48672\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Thompson.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"533\" height=\"800\"></a>\r\n\r\nIn talking, both discovered they were inspired by older family members, grandparents or “adoptive grandparents,” they said, as well as other members of the community who stepped in when they needed a guiding hand.\r\n\r\n“So really our organization is about creating strong families, making sure every member of the family is taken care of, the older generation as well as the next generation,” Thompson said.\r\n\r\nAfter receiving their official 501 (c) (3) status from the Secretary of State’s Office earlier this year, they began reaching out to community and civic leaders for support and feedback.\r\n\r\nThey’ve since created a board of directors and are now looking to get the word out about who they are and what they do.\r\n\r\nThe foundation will offer a variety of programs that will focus on education, mentoring and health and wellness activities designed to benefit both seniors and young people.\r\n\r\nThe foundation’s Senior Care program, for example, will train youth on how to conduct home visits with<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>older residents, have a dialogue or observe their situation in order to assess if their basic needs are being met, while its Music Education program will provide young people with opportunities to perform community service in exchange for studio time. While in the studio, teens and young adults will learn all aspects of the music business including sound and audiology to business and entrepreneurship.\r\n\r\nThe music production component is particularly exciting for Walker since he once worked on the production side of the music business and had been toying with the idea of trading community service for studio time as a way to reach younger people in need of a focus.\r\n\r\nHe’d even gone so far as to start a pilot program in the last couple of years to test out its reception and was surprised by how it took off once word got out among parents.\r\n\r\n“They loved it,” he said, adding that the kids were quick learners and realized this was something they could actually do for a living.\r\n\r\n“I believe the success we had gave kids hope. The kids looked at it like this was their opportunity, a chance to do something differently,” he said.\r\n\r\nHaving more than 20 years of experience in sales and additional experience in fundraising with another local nonprofit, Walker is now teaming up with Thompson, who is an adjunct professor and community leader. The two plan to now put their combined expertise in communication, sales and marketing to work in this new endeavor.\r\n\r\nThe organization is also working on some new initiatives such as Mentoring Mondays – an online program that pairs mentors with young people.\r\n\r\nThe foundation will also partner or fill in the gaps not being met by existing service organizations such as with a meal delivery program to seniors on St. Helena Island.\r\n\r\n“The program is strongly dependent on kids and their academic growth,” Thompson said. “We’re trying to encourage emotional growth and independence, and all that kind of hinges on academic and emotional development. If we can support the next generation and the vulnerable members of the family then everybody is stronger.”\r\n\r\n<b>FOR MORE INFORMATION</b>\r\n\r\nFor more information on the Great Grand Family Foundation visit www.greatgrandfamily.org or email: info@greatgrandfamily.org.\r\n\r\n<em>Pictured from top: Pervis Walker and Christopher Thompson</em>', '‘Great Grand Family Foundation’ has grand plans', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'great-grand-family-foundation-has-grand-plans', '', '', '2021-03-10 13:48:37', '2021-03-10 18:48:37', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=48781', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(48783, 4, '2021-03-10 13:53:56', '2021-03-10 18:53:56', '<strong>By Mike McCombs</strong>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/MikeMcCombs.jpg\"><img class=\" wp-image-39574 alignleft\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/MikeMcCombs.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"96\" height=\"130\"></a>If you’re looking at the photo accompanying this piece, you might be puzzled.\r\n\r\nYou might be thinking those three otherwise sane looking people are posing next to an empty wall in downtown Beaufort.\r\n\r\nYou might think something is missing.\r\n\r\nYou might be right.\r\n\r\nThere is a missing marker.\r\n\r\nPhil Cromer, Lillian Haist and Marty Lou Brewton, all of the Beaufort County Historical Society, are standing next to where a historical marker is missing from the side of the old Peoples Bank building at Bay and Scott streets.\r\n\r\nThe marker, roughly 2 feet in height and a foot and a half across and made of bronze … maybe, illustrates the location of “The First Fort.”\r\n\r\nEngraved on the marker are these words: On or near this site in the settlement known as Stuart Town stood the \"Tight Watch House\" erected in 1683-4. After the destruction of the town by the Spanish in 1686 it was replaced by a fort, approximately 100 feet square defended by \"9 Great Guns\" known as the Beaufort Fort after 1710. It was the main defense of the area until Fort Frederick was erected in 1735.\r\n\r\nIf any of that seems strange to you … well, we’ll come back to that.\r\n\r\nAccording to Haist, the President of the Beaufort Historical Society,&nbsp;the marker was likely erected by the organization in the years after World War II. Metal was too scarce for such luxuries during the war, and such a marker was unlikely in the years preceding the war during the Great Depression.\r\n\r\nThe consensus among Haist, Cromer and Brewton is that the marker was erected in the early 1950s.\r\n\r\nA couple pictures of the actual marker can be seen on the page for The First Fort (<a href=\"https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=5939\">https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=5939</a>) on the Historical Marker Database website (www.hmdb.org).\r\n\r\nAccording to Brewton, the size and composition of the missing marker was the standard for markers at the time. She added that there are several under the arches at The Aresnal that are roughly the same size and makeup.\r\n\r\nIn and of itself, it’s likely not worth much more than the metal it’s made of.\r\n\r\nAnd that’s why the Historical Society, a true nonprofit with a limited budget, is hopeful it can just get it back to put it back where it belongs.\r\n\r\nHaist, Cromer and Brewton aren’t accusing anyone of taking the marker. In fact, the consensus is it’s likely just been misplaced.\r\n\r\nThe building was remodeled and painted not too long ago, and it is easily conceivable that the marker was removed during this time and simply never replaced.\r\n\r\n“It’s possible it could be in someone’s garage, in someone’s truck. It could be anywhere,” Brewton said. “They may not even know they have it. We don’t in any way want to be malicious about this, we just want the ... marker back.”\r\n\r\nThe members of the Historical Society reached out to me, hopeful I could possibly remind someone they might know where the marker is. That someone reading this might put 2 and 2 together and remember they have a 2-foot tall piece of bronze leaning in the corner of their office that needs to be returned to the side of a building.\r\n\r\nHopefully.\r\n\r\nIronically, though, the lighthearted mystery surrounding the location of the marker may have actually touched on a more interesting topic.\r\n\r\nGoing back to why the fort described on the marker might seem strange – those facts don’t necessarily match up with the generally accepted facts about where the first fort in Beaufort was actually located.\r\n\r\nCromer, Haist and Brewton all mentioned their doubts. Haist and Brewton were also interested in soon hearing what some of the more knowledgeable Beaufort historians have to say about it.\r\n\r\nBrewton even suggested the marker might simply be wrong.\r\n\r\n“If you look at some of those first, earlier markers, the revisionism of the history is amazing,” Brewton said. “Without good researchers, and we have good ones now … and the state’s department of archives and history to validate everything, you could write whatever you wanted, as long as you could afford the sign.”\r\n\r\nBut that’s a different mystery.\r\n\r\nFor now, the focus is on finding the marker. If anyone out there happens to have an idea where the marker is, drop me a line. We just want to see her get home safe.\r\n\r\n<em>Mike McCombs is the Editor-in-Chief of The Island News and can be reached at TheIslandNews@gmail.com.</em>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'The Case of the Missing Marker', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'the-case-of-the-missing-marker', '', '', '2021-03-10 13:53:56', '2021-03-10 18:53:56', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=48783', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(48823, 4, '2021-03-17 12:31:10', '2021-03-17 16:31:10', '<strong>By LARRY DANDRIDGE<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></strong>\r\n\r\nSheriff P.J. Tanner began his law enforcement career in 1981 and was elected Sheriff of Beaufort County in 1998. He, his deputies, and his professional staff are committed to the highest standards in law enforcement in serving the Beaufort County community.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) serves one of the fastest growing counties in SC. BCSO is responsible for over 923 square miles, including approximately 450 square miles of inland waters, and an estimated population of over 200,000. As evidenced by its international accreditation through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA), Sheriff Tanner and his staff adhere to strict policy and impartial application of laws. To read more about this outstanding law enforcement and public safety organization, please visit www.bcso.net.\r\n\r\nBCSO’s CALEA certification is proof that the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is dedicated to transparency and community advocacy, standardizing and mistake proofing processes, increasing diversity in its workforce, community policing, working closely with community groups, and providing top quality service. The BCSO values citizen recommendations and complaints. The agency has been commended for swiftly disciplining and, if needed, firing its employees for misconduct and improper use of force.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nWith its 245 sworn deputies, the BCSO provides many unique and important services, including: patrol operations and civil process; criminal and illegal drug investigations; cold case investigations; marine and aviation units; forensic DNA and drug identification; bomb and K-9 units; Hilton Head Island and airport police services; victims advocacy; school resource officers; community policing, fingerprinting, crime prevention, security surveys, and education; disaster preparation training; criminal records checks; reserve deputy, explorer, civilian volunteer and chaplain programs; a citizens police academy; Freedom of Information Act requests; management of a sex offender registry; and many more services. Some of those services are described below:<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nAn Education Center to educate citizens of Beaufort County on public safety topics. Contact MSgt. Jennings at 843-255-3287.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nA Citizen Police Academy to provide citizens with interactive training. Contact SSgt. Allen at 843-255-3293 or MSgt. Jennings at 843-255-3287.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nCrime Prevention Specialists responsible for crime prevention initiatives, including education on Neighborhood Watch, security/safety surveys, crime reduction strategies, robbery prevention, child safety, and more.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nA Criminal Records Section to process incident reports, fingerprint cards, tickets, subpoenas, background and insurance requests, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, telephone inquiries, and walk-ins. Obtain report copies at 2001 Duke St., Beaufort, SC 29902 and 70 Shelter Cove LN, Hilton Head, SC 29928. Reports can be obtained online.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nAn Alive at 25 survival course designed to prevent the number one killer of teens, auto crashes. Taught by off-duty deputies.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nSC Crime Stoppers is a statewide program dedicated to receiving and disseminating information to law enforcement agencies, allowing the source to remain anonymous. To report crime, call 843-554-1111 or 1-888-274-6372.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nA Juvenile Services Section designed to bridge the gap between juveniles and law enforcement. It provides law enforcement and school resource officers (SRO) and assists other BCSO divisions. The SRO Program provides law enforcement officers, education, and limited counseling for three middle and three high schools in Beaufort County.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nBCSO’s Law Enforcement Exploring program is for youths to explore the field of law enforcement. Explorer Program contact is Kiera Morris at kieram@bcgov.net and 843-255-3316.\r\n\r\nRead about other BCSO services like Project Lifesaver; victim services, rights, advocacy, assistance, restitution, and compensation; harassment and orders of protection; permits for transport, sale, and purchase of non-ferrous metals; The Community Emergency Response Team; and more at www.bcso.net.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nYou can help the Sherriff’s Office and our community by encouraging qualified residents to apply for BCSO employment, reporting criminal activities, obeying traffic laws, encouraging young men and women to join the Sheriff’s Office’s Explorer Program, signing up for the Citizens’ Police Academy; starting a neighborhood watch, asking for crime prevention surveys and training, and becoming a BCSO volunteer. For the safety of yourself, your family, and others, please remember to wear a mask, follow social distancing recommendations, wash hands frequently, sanitize, and get vaccinated.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nBCSO Main Office (North County) is located at 2001 Duke Street, Beaufort, SC 29902, Phone: 843-255-3200. The BCS Hilton Head Office is located at 70 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928, phone 843-255-3300. Citizens are encouraged to call or e-mail before driving to a Beaufort County Office. Visit BCSO at www.beaufortcountysc.gov. Effective July 17, 2020 all Beaufort County buildings are closed to the public until further notice to minimize the spread of COVID-19.\r\n\r\n<em>Larry Dandridge is an honors graduate of three police academies and a DoD Counter Terrorism course graduate. He served as a police officer and deputy sheriff in AL and MO. He has also worked as a consultant with the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in GA and SC, and the Military Police and Customs operations in TX. An accomplished writer and motivational speaker, the owner of TVV Publishing, a retired Army Test Pilot, the author of the award-winning BLADES OF THUNDER (book One), a retired Aerospace Industry Region Manager, a past University Business, Writing, and Aeronautics Instructor, and volunteer Patient Adviser at the RHJ VA Medical Center, he writes two columns, as a free-lance writer, for the ISLAND NEWS, the Veterans Benefits Column and the What Citizens Should Know About Policing Column. You can contact Larry at his email, LDandridge@earthlink.net.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></em>', 'What does my local Sheriff’s Office do for Beaufort County?', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'what-does-my-local-sheriffs-office-do-for-beaufort-county', '', '', '2021-03-17 12:31:10', '2021-03-17 16:31:10', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=48823', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(48825, 4, '2021-03-17 12:38:19', '2021-03-17 16:38:19', '<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Screen-Shot-2021-03-17-at-12.36.59-PM.png\"><img class=\" wp-image-48826 alignleft\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Screen-Shot-2021-03-17-at-12.36.59-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"124\" height=\"145\"></a><strong>By JOHN MOORE</strong>\r\n\r\nBoarding the plane to return to the United States after two years overseas, uncertainty as to what to expect left me uneasy. Coming from an area in Australia with no active COVID cases into an America portrayed by the media and political hacks as either a viral hell or the last bastion of freedom in the face of a global hoax was unsettling.\r\n\r\nWhat was so starkly illustrated after only a few days in South Carolina was just how deep a disservice that many of our leaders as well as much of the traditional and digital media have done to how the world, and many Americans, perceive America.\r\n\r\nDespite the purveyors of fear and division, I remain a firm believer in the Republic. The vitality of thought, the spirit of community, and the desire for a better tomorrow were woven throughout my daily conversations in Beaufort, Charleston as well as with others from across the U.S.\r\n\r\nExtremism exists, with the sins of our past and present in need of address. But that does not mean that all those that voted for Trump are fascists, that all those calling for greater equity in opportunity and access to the American dream are socialists or anarchists, that Democrats are would-be dictators, or that those without a college degree or that live in remote areas are somehow inferior.\r\n\r\nCentral to the genius of America’s founding is an evergreen framework for the continuous betterment of our union. Regardless of the individual and collective failings of its authors, the American constitution offers us renewed opportunity to come together and forge a better path. I read these words again and find renewed hope:\r\n\r\nWe the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.\r\n\r\nWe the People. The definition of “people” to which the blessings framed in the Constitution are bestowed has rightfully changed to encompass us all as citizens of the same nation. Regardless of race, color, creed, education or economic class, we as citizens share in the promise of America.\r\n\r\nCompromise was at the heart of our founding. Inherent to representative government is that no one person or party can or should dominate.\r\n\r\nWhen listening only to the rushing tides of political and ideological echo chambers, one might perceive that the concept of national interest is no more. Yet, less heard but ever present, the small conversations between us speak of the politics and sense of relatedness that I grew up with as the son of a U.S. Navy Master Chief from South Carolina and a schoolteacher from Virginia.\r\n\r\nWhether in my circle of family and friends in Beaufort and Charleston, talking with the local bartender, engaging with current and former government officials from both parties, or listening to masked strangers in JFK or O’Hare, the desire for and belief in the national interest was evident. This is not to say that all were in agreement over what composes or should inform the national interest, but certainly that there are interests that exist above self.\r\n\r\nPolitics and governing are messy. While we look to blame our political leaders or others, we should realize that we are all complicit in America’s failings, and must together be accountable for creating that more perfect union.\r\n\r\nAs Americans we all are involved. We are our brother’s and sister’s keeper. We are not enemies.\r\n\r\nThose that would spread fear and hate or use metrics of division to pursue not equity but power should ask themselves to what end? The tools of propaganda used by some on the Left and Right in today’s America reflect the methods used by Lenin and Stalin, Hitler, Mussolini, Mao and so many others to sow division, enable exploitation, and dehumanize.\r\n\r\nStepping outside of our individual and group echo chambers to seek inputs from diverse sources of information, to question ourselves and our analyses, to use critical thinking and common sense is essential. Apathy and acceptance without inquiry leaves us vulnerable to extremists internally and those externally who would do us, and America, harm.\r\n\r\nWe can differ, loudly on occasion, but we must not be divided in our intent to build a better union. As Americans we are blessed. We the People should never lose sight of the opportunities presented to us, and the potential we hold – together.\r\n\r\n<em>John Moore, currently based in Australia and originally from Virginia, looks forward to visiting family and friends in Charleston and Beaufort whenever possible. Having served with the U.S. Departments of Defense and State in the 1990s, he has more than 25 years of international experience supporting government, humanitarian and development organizations as well as private-sector interests across the Middle East, South Asia, East Africa and the South Pacific.</em>', 'America is flawed, but its promise persists', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'america-is-flawed-but-its-promise-persists', '', '', '2021-03-17 12:38:19', '2021-03-17 16:38:19', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=48825', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(48828, 4, '2021-03-17 12:40:13', '2021-03-17 16:40:13', '<strong>By SCOTT GRABER</strong>\r\n\r\nIt is Sunday and it’s brisk. Actually it’s cold enough for a fire and two cups of coffee before I leave for church.\r\n\r\nMy son and his fiancé are visiting from New York City. They are still sleeping and I expect I’ll leave before they wake. I’ve set out breakfast — cereal, scones and a fruit cup — and left today’s newspaper on the countertop.\r\n\r\nAbout two weeks ago they gave up their apartment, on the Upper West Side, bought a Volvo and drove South. They left New York — a city they love — after a year in lockdown.\r\n\r\nThey are not leaving the Northeast entirely—my son’s job is there. But they wonder, and we have talked, about going back to Manhattan. I suspect that conversation is going on in other living rooms in other houses throughout America.\r\n\r\nZach and Rhianna have lived in the City for three years. During that time they have joined the Metropolitan Museum, learned how to get reduced-price theatre tickets and routinely discovered different, mostly marvelous food within walking distance.\r\n\r\nNew York is a place where you spend most of your life walking the streets, or riding the subway, or using a CitiBike to ride the pathways through the Ramble in Central Park. Zach and Rhianna slept in a very small, expensive loft; but spent most of their weekend on the roof terrace of the Metropolitan Museum or exploring the leafy contradiction that is the West Village.\r\n\r\nAll of that ended a year ago when the virus arrived. Actually we now know it arrived earlier. When its presence was officially acknowledged it infected and killed people at a rate that was open, obvious and catastrophic. The virus found millions of targets, conveniently crammed into relatively small spaces.\r\n\r\nNew York City’s reaction was swift. It shut down the New York Ballet, the Metropolitan Opera, the symphony and all of its public libraries. It shut down movies, indoor book signings and cello recitals.\r\n\r\nYes, one was allowed to venture out for groceries or medicine; but the City insisted that everyone stay insulated, isolated, tuned-into their Governor, Andrew Cuomo, who insisted on a tough distancing and mask protocol. A protocol that was followed to the letter of the law.\r\n\r\nThe New York City lock-down hollowed out the Midtown office towers, ending the commute of hundreds of thousands who came by train from New Jersey and Connecticut. Furthermore, it made those who had second homes (in the Hudson River Valley or in the Catskill Mountains) retreat to those homes. It also made people, like my son and his fiancé, reconsider their lives in New York City.\r\n\r\nOther states did not lock-down as quickly or as completely. Florida’s Governor closed down for 15 days on the front end, but made exceptions for hotels, beaches and child care facilities. In May Governor DeSantis began a phased reopening; but then Florida’s numbers spiked in June.\r\n\r\nNotwithstanding the spike in infections and death, and calls to again lockdown Florida’s economy, DeSantis said, “You have to let people earn a living.”\r\n\r\nDeSantis became the voice for those who argued that “Everyone has a right to work”. He argued for getting the elderly isolated in a safe place, but for keeping the younger population on the job.\r\n\r\nMany years ago I was a student of the Civil War — it was fashionable in those days to watch Ken Burns and to imitate Shelby Foote’s voice.\r\n\r\nIn that sepia tinted time I believed that Lee was a better general than Grant. But I also believed that Grant prevailed because he was not timid, like McClellan, or afraid to take casualties.\r\n\r\nAnd so we have a modern-day Grant, DeSantis, who is willing to take casualties. But not to save the Union. DeSantis is willing to take casualties to save service sector jobs, to keep restaurants open and Florida’s huge tourism engine in operation.\r\n\r\nOne knows you cannot compare Manhattan to Florida; it’s apples and oranges; but there are comparisons under way nonetheless. The Wall Street Journal (Philippe Lemoine) complains, “Not a single government has published a cost-benefit analysis to justify lockdown policies — something policy makers are often required to do while making far less consequential decisions.”\r\n\r\nHowever, a “cost-benefit analysis” can be tricky especially when the “cost” part of the equation are lives lost.\r\n\r\nU.S. Grant understood the cost part — he was in the field watching his men blown apart. I’m not sure our brothers on the right have the same perspective.\r\n\r\n<em>Scott Graber is a lawyer, novelist, veteran columnist and longtime resident of Port Royal. He can be reached at cscottgraber@gmail.com.</em>', 'Perspective key to cost-benefit analysis', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'perspective-key-to-cost-benefit-analysis', '', '', '2021-03-17 12:44:12', '2021-03-17 16:44:12', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=48828', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(48830, 4, '2021-03-17 12:42:54', '2021-03-17 16:42:54', '<strong>By BILL ROGERS</strong>\r\n\r\nIt is Sunshine Week across America. South Carolina’s Freedom of Information Act – the Sunshine Law – gives you access to government meetings and public records.\r\n\r\nLet me share with you the preface to the S.C. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA):\r\n\r\n“The General Assembly finds that it is vital in a democratic society that public business be performed in an open and public manner so that citizens shall be advised of the performance of public officials and of the decisions that are reached in public activity and in formulation of public policy.”\r\n\r\nThis sentence sums up the intent of South Carolina’s Sunshine Law – that it is crucial to be aware of the important decisions public bodies make in your community. But the law and its intent mean nothing if the citizens of our state don’t take it to heart.\r\n\r\nThey do this by attending public meetings to hear what is being discussed.\r\n\r\nThey do this by demanding public documents they have the right to see.\r\n\r\nThey do this by objecting when a school board goes into an illegal secret meeting.\r\n\r\nThey do this by holding public officials accountable when they violate the FOIA.\r\n\r\nThey do this by contacting officials when there is a problem with an FOI request.\r\n\r\nThey do this, most of all, by voting.\r\n\r\nSeveral years ago, I lamented to an Upstate editor that “people don’t care about closed meetings.”\r\n\r\nHe said I was wrong – people don’t care about any meetings.\r\n\r\nUnfortunately, there is truth to his comment.\r\n\r\nThe best reaction to violations of the FOIA is to hold errant officials accountable, often at the ballot box. If members of a public body refuse to follow the law, they likely should not receive your vote in the next election. You can’t complain about government at any level if you don’t get involved and vote.\r\n\r\nS.C. newspapers lead the way in reporting about the misconduct of public officials, but it is really up to the citizens to do something about it.\r\n\r\nGet involved.\r\n\r\nDemand sunshine.\r\n\r\nIt’s your right to know.\r\n\r\nHere endeth the lesson.\r\n\r\n<em>Bill Rogers is executive director of the S.C. Press Association, an advocate for open government in South Carolina.\r\n\r\n</em>\r\n\r\n<em><b>EDITOR’S NOTE:&nbsp;</b>Sunshine Week is March 14-20, 2021. Join journalists in the annual nationwide celebration of access to public information and what it means for you and your community. It’s your right to know.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>&nbsp;</em>', 'Open government is good government – It’s Sunshine Week', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'open-government-is-good-government-its-sunshine-week', '', '', '2021-03-17 12:42:54', '2021-03-17 16:42:54', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=48830', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(48833, 4, '2021-03-17 12:46:20', '2021-03-17 16:46:20', '<h2>Applies to boats less than 26 feet operating on plane or above displacement speed</h2>\r\n<strong>From staff reports</strong>\r\n\r\nThere are new engine cutoff device wear requirements for recreational boat operators as part of the Jan. 1 passage of the National Defense Authorization Act that included a U.S. Coast Guard Reauthorization.\r\n\r\nThese devices, commonly referred to as engine cutoff switches (ECOS), are designed to prevent a boat-strike injury if an operator is accidentally ejected overboard while under way.\r\n\r\nEngine cutoff devices can be located at the helm of the boat or on the tiller or body of an outboard engine and typically connect a boat’s operator to the cutoff switch with a lanyard. Some ECOS devices eliminate the lanyard and rely on wireless proximity devices to shut down an engine if the operator goes overboard.\r\n\r\nEffective April 1, the new law requires a vessel operator to use either a helm or outboard lanyard or wireless ECOS on certain vessels less than 26 feet when traveling on plane or above displacement speed. These vessels include (1) boats that have a functioning engine cutoff device installed at the helm or on an outboard engine or have wireless ECOS, or (2) boats manufactured beginning January 2020. The Coast Guard increased the number of boats required to have ECOS installed after this date in an effort to reduce boating accidents and fatalities.\r\n\r\nExceptions to the ECOS requirement include if the main helm of the vessel is in an enclosed cabin or the vessel is not operating on plane or at displacement speed. Low-speed activities such as fishing or docking do not require use of an ECOS. The vessel operator is also exempt if the boat’s motor produces less than 115 pounds of static thrust – or about the size of a two-horsepower engine.\r\n\r\nThe new law applies to all federally navigable waterways. As this is a federal law, states do not have the ability to enforce the new ECOS regulation. BoatUS expects most states to amend their regulations to match federal law over the coming years.\r\n\r\nWhile boat operators who fail to follow the new requirement could face a $100 civil penalty for the first offense, BoatUS expects the U.S. Coast Guard’s initial focus will be education.\r\n\r\nBoaters are encouraged to check the U.S. Coast Guard website for additional information on this new use requirement and other safety regulations and recommendations.\r\n\r\n“BoatUS supports responsible use of cutoff devices and wants to get the word out to boaters to be aware of this new requirement so they can prepare,” BoatUS Manager of Government Affairs David Kennedy said in a release. “We believe the new requirement allows recreational boaters to operate their vessels in a practical manner while increasing boating safety.”\r\n\r\nKennedy suggests that boat operators double check to see that their engine cutoff switch is working and begin the season by getting into a good habit of wearing it.', 'Boat engine cutoff switch law goes into effect April 1', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'boat-engine-cutoff-switch-law-goes-into-effect-april-1', '', '', '2021-03-17 12:46:20', '2021-03-17 16:46:20', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=48833', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(48836, 4, '2021-03-17 12:49:08', '2021-03-17 16:49:08', '<strong>From staff reports</strong>\r\n\r\nThe South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) is asking for South Carolina residents to take down their bird feeders until early spring after an increase in mortality reports for Pine Siskins, and other species.\r\n\r\nPine Siskins are more susceptible than other species to getting sick from dirty bird feeders, and there has been an increase in the number of reports SCDNR has received from across the state in the last several weeks.\r\n\r\nThose who have bird feeders should take them down until early April, when Pine Siskins have begun to migrate north.\r\n\r\nTemporarily removing bird feeders from your yard will not prevent wild birds from returning after the feeder is put back up.\r\n\r\nWhile many South Carolinians enjoy feeding wild birds, those who have bird feeders must ensure their bird feeders stay clean. Without adequate care, bird feeders can harm, rather than benefit, the local bird population.\r\n\r\nDirty feeders can harbor spoiled feed, seed hulls, and waste which can become a source of bacteria, mold, and transmissible diseases between birds.', 'SCDNR: Take down bird feeders until April', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'scdnr-take-down-bird-feeders-until-april', '', '', '2021-03-17 12:49:08', '2021-03-17 16:49:08', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=48836', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(48838, 4, '2021-03-17 12:56:31', '2021-03-17 16:56:31', '<strong>By Wes Kerr\r\n</strong><strong>LowcoSports.com</strong>\r\n\r\nMay River’s track squad cleaned up in its home meet Saturday, winning five events and capturing the boys’ team title to lead the local contingent at the Shark Invitational.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nFareed Abdullah, Mills Campbell, and Sean Hamby all struck gold to propel May River to a 131.5-point performance, besting runner-up Beaufort High by 20. Abdullah took the 200m dash with a time of 23.07 seconds, Campbell placed first in the 3200m (10:39.13) while finishing two seconds ahead of Beaufort seventh-grader Gavin Moore, and Hamby won the 400m hurdles (1:02.99).<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe Shark boys added to the impressive day with a victory in the 4x800m relay, recording a time of 8:39.63 to notch a 31-second win over Hilton Head High. Beaufort’s Nash Mills earned a first-place finish in the 1600m (4:34.04), and the Eagles went 1-2 in the 800m with Charlie Bennett (2:04.91) taking gold and Mills right behind.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe relay success carried throughout the Lowco contingent on Saturday, as Beaufort’s boys triumphed in the 4x400m (3:41.53) and Bluffton took the 4x100m (44.53). The Bobcat boys earned a solid fourth-place finish in the meet, powered by the relay win and a Camuri Simmons gold in the 100m (11.24).<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nHilton Head came in fifth and won the distance medley relay (11:55.99). Battery Creek finished the meet in eighth place, Whale Branch tied for ninth, and John Paul II‘s Abe Brown, Jeremiah Young, and Anderson Dewig set personal bests.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nBeaufort’s girls paced the area competition, accumulating 116 points to match James Island for second while Effingham County took the top spot in the meet. Layla Warren delivered a dazzling performance in the hurdles, capturing both the 100m (15.97) and 400m variants (1:14.05) to lead the Eagles.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nMay River followed behind in fourth with a win in the 4•800 relay (10:46.94). Battery Creek matched the Sharks’ 63 points thanks to runner-up finishes by Myra Smith in the 200m (27.65) and Keona Sanders in the 400m hurdles (1:17.97), while Hilton Head took the sixth position, sparked by a Cynthia Gudaitis triumph in the 3200m (12:04.66) and a distance medley relay victory (14:14.00).<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nTacoya Heyward’s win in the 100m (12.59) led Bluffton to a seventh-place finish, Whale Branch came in ninth, and John Paul II took 10th as the 4•400 relay team set a new personal record.', 'May River boys, Beaufort girls lead Lowco squads at Shark Invitational', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'may-river-boys-beaufort-girls-lead-lowco-squads-at-shark-invitational', '', '', '2021-03-17 12:56:31', '2021-03-17 16:56:31', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=48838', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(48840, 4, '2021-03-17 12:57:52', '2021-03-17 16:57:52', '<strong>LowcoSports.com</strong>\r\n\r\nBeaufort High girls lacrosse picked up a key road win Thursday, winning 13-9 at James Island.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe Eagles jumped out to an early lead on the first of Annabelle Hooper’s five goals and never trailed, leading 7-6 at halftime before locking down on defense in the second half.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nFive different players scored for Beaufort, with Sophia Pellegrino and Amyah Todd each scoring a hat trick to supplement Hooper’s quintet. Abby Baise and Lillian Carr each added one goal.\r\n\r\nSeniors Lilly Dangerfield and Sydney Lashley anchored the Eagles’ defense, which made key adjustments and halftime and held the Trojans to three goals after the break. Morgan Wright earned the win in goal with 10 saves against 18 shots, and Shelby Holstein came in and sealed the win with two saves on three shots.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe Eagles dropped a heartbreaker at home Monday against May River, falling 12-11 in double overtime. The Sharks took a 6-4 edge into halftime, but Beaufort battled back thanks to several draw controls from Nevaeh Wiggins to turn the tide. The Eagles scored seven goals in the second half to force overtime before May River found the golden goal in the second extra period to pull out the win.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nAmyah Todd and Annabelle Hooper excelled for the Eagles, scoring a game-high four goals each while Todd scooped up 12 ground balls. Talia Moultrie played superb defense for Beaufort, and Shelby Holstein made 14 saves on 23 shots in relief.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>', 'Hooper’s 5 goals lead Eagles to road win over Trojans', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'hoopers-5-goals-lead-eagles-to-road-win-over-trojans', '', '', '2021-03-17 12:57:52', '2021-03-17 16:57:52', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=48840', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(48842, 4, '2021-03-17 12:59:34', '2021-03-17 16:59:34', 'Beaufort Academy’s Chase Vaigneur, center, is all smiles as she gets a high-five from BA coach Jessica Young, left, after hitting her first home run Monday at BA’s Merrit Field. Vaigneur’s solo inside-the-park homer wasn’t enough as the Lady Eagles lost to Cross School 13-11. Photo by Bob Sofaly.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>', 'CELEBRATION', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'celebration', '', '', '2021-03-17 12:59:34', '2021-03-17 16:59:34', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=48842', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(48844, 4, '2021-03-17 13:00:51', '2021-03-17 17:00:51', 'Bishop England’s Kristjana Deveau, center, tries to maintain control of the ball while Battery Creek’s Josie Fent, left, and Karem Valle move in during the second half of their soccer game Thursday at Battery Creek. The Lady Dolphins couldn’t stop the attack from the Battling Bishops and lost 9-0. Photo by Bob Sofaly.', 'OVERWHELMED', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'overwhelmed', '', '', '2021-03-17 13:00:51', '2021-03-17 17:00:51', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=48844', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(48846, 4, '2021-03-17 13:02:25', '2021-03-17 17:02:25', '<strong>LowcoSports.com</strong>\r\n\r\nBeaufort High tennis made quick work of visiting Bluffton on Friday, winning 6-0 in a Region 7-4A matchup.\r\n\r\nThe Eagles cruised to straight sets victories in all six matches, as Graeme Angus, Diego Alvarez, Tucker Martin, Bodie Daniel, and Griffin Stone all earned singles wins, and Walker Perryman and Casey Hoogenboom paired up to win at No. 2 doubles.\r\n\r\nBeaufort (2-0) travels to Hilton Head Prep for a tough matchup Tuesday.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nBluffton (1-1) play at Hilton Head High in a region contest Tuesday.\r\n\r\nSingles\r\n\r\n1. Graeme Angus def. Jack Orlando 6-0, 6-0<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n2. Diego Alvarez def. Joe Nouri 6-1, 6-1\r\n\r\n3. Tucker Martin def. Garrett Rowe 6-3, 6-1\r\n\r\n4. Bodie Daniel def. William Zendzian 6-0, 6-0\r\n\r\n5. Griffin Stone def. Sebastian Tollefson 6-0, 6-1\r\n\r\nDoubles<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n2. Walker Perryman/Casey Hoogenboom def. Todd Patten/Brendon Halas 6-1, 6-3\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<em>Above: Graeme Angus, Beaufort’s No. 1 singles tennis player, returns the ball to Bluffton’s Jack Orlando during the second set of their match Thursday, March 11, at Beaufort High. Angus, a seventh grader from Beaufort Middle School, won the match in straight sets, 6-0, 6-0. Photo by Bob Sofaly.</em>', 'Eagles sweep past region rival', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'eagles-sweep-past-region-rival', '', '', '2021-03-17 15:14:08', '2021-03-17 19:14:08', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=48846', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(48848, 4, '2021-03-17 13:04:22', '2021-03-17 17:04:22', '<strong>From staff reports</strong>\r\n\r\nLily Bostwick and James Stone won all 11 races they entered and the BYAC Tiger Sharks placed fifth among 11 teams Feb. 26-28 at the 2021 Carolina YMCA Swim League Short Course Winter Swimming Championship at the Lakelands YMCA in Greenwood.\r\n\r\nBostwick dominated, earning wins in 15-18 Girls 100-yard Freestyle, 200-yard Breaststroke, 200-yard Freestyle, 50-yard Freestyle, 100-yard Breaststroke and 500-yard Freestyle.\r\n\r\nStone won the 15-18 Boys 200-yard Butterfly, 50-yard Freestyle, 200-yard Freestyle, 100-yard Butterfly and 100-yard Freestyle.\r\n\r\nIn all, 25 BYAC Tiger Sharks swimmers qualified and competed in individual swimming events at the meet. Eight BYAC swimmers qualified for the 2021 S.C. Upper Southeast Regional YMCA Short Course Championship Meet held last weekend.\r\n\r\nAll results can be found on the YMCA website: beaufort-jasperymca.org.\r\n\r\nOther BYAC swimmers\r\n\r\nJacob Mansker: 1st 9-10 Boys 100-yard; 1st 50-yard Backstroke; 4th 50-yard Freestyle; 4th 100-yard IM.\r\n\r\nValerie Baxley: 2nd 6 &amp; Under Girls 50-yard Freestyle; 4th 25-yard Backstroke.\r\n\r\nSarah Mansker: 2nd 7-8 Girls 25-yard Backstroke; 4th in 25-yard Breaststroke.\r\n\r\nLuke Johansen: 2nd Boys age 7-8 25-yard Backstroke; 3rd 25-yard Breaststroke; 3rd 100-yard Freestyle.\r\n\r\nCaleb Johansen: 3rd 9-10 Boys 200-yard Freestyle; 3rd 200-yard IM; 3rd 50-yard Breaststroke.\r\n\r\nSusan Cushman: 2nd 13-14 Girls 100-yard Freestyle; 2nd 200-Yard freestyle.\r\n\r\nAlexis Berryhill: 2nd 11-12 Girls 100-yard Backstroke; 4th 50-yard Breaststroke; 4th 50-yard Backstroke.\r\n\r\nKaylee Bartholomew: 2nd Girls 13-14 200-yard Breaststroke; 2nd 100-yard Breaststroke.\r\n\r\nEmma Grace Dinkins: 2nd Girls 15-18 200-yard Freestyle.\r\n\r\nTaggart Paul Cushman: 2nd 11-12 Boys 200-yard Freestyle.\r\n\r\nStephen Dunning: 3rd Boys 15-18 100-yard Backstroke.\r\n\r\nMedleys: The Tiger Sharks also had four gold medal relay teams. The 10 &amp; Under Boys took first in 200 Medley and 200 Freestyle Relay, while the Girls 12 &amp; Under team took first in both the 200 Medley and 200 Freestyle Relays.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<em>Above: (l to r): Lily Bostwick, Madelyn Colton, Emma Grace Dinkins, Kaylee Bartholomew</em>', 'Bostwick, Stone lead BYAC Tiger Sharks', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'bostwick-stone-lead-byac-tiger-sharks', '', '', '2021-03-17 13:04:22', '2021-03-17 17:04:22', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=48848', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(48850, 4, '2021-03-17 13:07:42', '2021-03-17 17:07:42', '<strong>By Laura Kaponer</strong>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Screen-Shot-2021-03-17-at-12.00.12-PM.png\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-48851 alignleft\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Screen-Shot-2021-03-17-at-12.00.12-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"103\" height=\"122\"></a>For most of my life I believed I wasn’t beautiful. This was the narrative I was given until it became internalized as my absolute truth.\r\n\r\nI would never be the face on a beauty magazine. I would never be someone others aspired to look like. I was not the standard or even remotely close to the standard of beauty.\r\n\r\nIn my 40 years on this planet, none of that has changed.\r\n\r\nI became OK with it as I’m sure so many of us have.\r\n\r\nBut, it’s not OK.\r\n\r\nAs I stare at my naked body in the mirror taking in the mixed terrain; the lumps and bumps, scars and stretch marks I think to myself, “What about this isn’t beautiful?”\r\n\r\nHoping my skin was a different shade, my eyes another color, wishing for longer legs because this is a world not built for short people. Always wishing parts of my body were more than or less than or just altogether completely different.\r\n\r\nWhy did I accept that I was that bowl of porridge, desperately wanting to be picked because I was “just right?”\r\n\r\nThe fact that most of us don’t fit the incredibly marginalized beauty standard doesn’t mean WE have to change. It means the beauty standard itself needs to change. Inclusivity, in and of itself, is beautiful.\r\n\r\nIt means beauty isn’t just one thing that continues to make the rest of us feel inadequate. I don’t want to feel inadequate and I shouldn’t because I’m not. Neither are you.\r\n\r\nIt means beauty is all the things.\r\n\r\nBut for this standard to change, we have to change. We have to put away that beauty measuring yard stick we weaponize between ourselves and others. We need to look at someone to appreciate the uniqueness of their beauty instead of comparing it to our own. As if one type of beauty is superior or inferior to the other. Believe me this is a competition no one ever wins.\r\n\r\nWhy are we so desperate to edit our own existence in an effort to duplicate another’s?\r\n\r\nIt’s not okay that anyone different should be made to feel less than. Aside from the sheer shortness of my legs, there is nothing “less than” about them compared to longer ones. My short legs are capable of many great things.\r\n\r\nMy body is capable of many great things. Probably some I have yet to discover.\r\n\r\nMy full-figured body tells the story of a person who is conquering her eating disorder.\r\n\r\nMy body tells a story of my darker days when my mental illness wasn’t handled to the best of my abilities.\r\n\r\nMy body tells the story of resilience as my hair fell out more than once yet came back again.\r\n\r\nWhy can’t I be an example of the new standard of beauty? Why can’t you?\r\n\r\n<em>Laura Kaponer is a mental health advocate and blogger, as well as a volunteer with the local chapter of NAMI. You can find her on social media by searching #Laurakaponeris1in5.</em>', 'The standard of beauty needs to change', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'the-standard-of-beauty-needs-to-change', '', '', '2021-03-17 13:07:42', '2021-03-17 17:07:42', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=48850', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(48854, 4, '2021-03-17 13:09:19', '2021-03-17 17:09:19', 'Sugar substitutes are sweeteners that can be used instead of regular table sugar. Types of sugar substitutes include:\r\n\r\nNatural sweeteners, such as fruit juices, honey, molasses and maple syrup, which often are promoted as healthier options than sugar or other sugar substitutes.\r\n\r\nArtificial sweeteners, such as saccharin and aspartame, which are synthetic sugar substitutes.\r\n\r\nNovel sweeteners, such as stevia and tagatose.\r\n\r\nSugar alcohols, which are carbohydrates that occur naturally in certain fruits and vegetables, although they also can be manufactured.\r\n\r\nConfused by the variety of sugar substitutes nowadays? Understand the pros and cons to make an informed choice.\r\n\r\nThe topic of sugar substitutes can be confusing. One problem is that the terminology is often open to interpretation.\r\n\r\nSome manufacturers call their sweeteners \"natural\" even though they\'re processed or refined. Stevia preparations are one example. And some artificial sweeteners are derived from naturally occurring substances — sucralose comes from sugar.\r\n\r\nIf you\'re trying to reduce the sugar and calories in your diet, you may be turning to artificial sweeteners or other sugar substitutes. You aren\'t alone.\r\n\r\nArtificial sweeteners and other sugar substitutes are found in a variety of food and beverages marketed as \"sugar-free\" or \"diet,\" including soft drinks and baked goods. Just what are all these sweeteners? And what\'s their role in your diet?\r\n\r\nNatural sweeteners are sugar substitutes that are often promoted as healthier options than sugar or other sugar substitutes. But even these \"natural sweeteners\" often undergo processing and refining.\r\n\r\nNatural sweeteners that the FDA recognizes as generally safe include:\r\n\r\nFruit juices and nectars\r\n\r\nHoney\r\n\r\nMolasses\r\n\r\nMaple syrup\r\n\r\nNatural sweeteners have a variety of uses both at home and in processed foods. They\'re sometimes known as \"added sugars\" because they\'re added to foods during processing.\r\n\r\nNatural sugar substitutes may seem healthier than sugar. But their vitamin and mineral content isn\'t significantly different. For example, honey and sugar are nutritionally similar, and your body processes both into glucose and fructose.\r\n\r\nIt\'s OK to choose a natural sweetener based on how it tastes rather than on its health claims. Just try to use any added sweetener sparingly.\r\n\r\nArtificial sweeteners are synthetic sugar substitutes. But they may be derived from naturally occurring substances, such as herbs or sugar itself. Artificial sweeteners are also known as intense sweeteners because they are many times sweeter than sugar. Artificial sweeteners can be attractive alternatives to sugar because they add virtually no calories to your diet. Also, you need only a fraction of artificial sweetener compared with the amount of sugar you would normally use for sweetness.\r\n\r\nSome artificial sweeteners can even be used in baking or cooking. Note that certain recipes may need modification because unlike sugar, artificial sweeteners provide no bulk or volume. Check the labels on artificial sweeteners for appropriate home use. Also, certain artificial sweeteners may leave an aftertaste. A different artificial sweetener or a combination may be more appealing.\r\n\r\nArtificial sweeteners don\'t contribute to tooth decay and cavities.\r\n\r\nArtificial sweeteners have virtually no calories.\r\n\r\nArtificial sweeteners aren\'t carbohydrates. So unlike sugar, artificial sweeteners generally don\'t raise blood sugar levels. Ask your doctor or dietitian before using any sugar substitutes if you have diabetes.\r\n\r\nHealth concerns: Artificial sweeteners have been scrutinized intensely for decades.\r\n\r\nCritics of artificial sweeteners say that they cause a variety of health problems, including cancer. That\'s largely because of studies dating to the 1970s that linked the artificial sweetener saccharin to bladder cancer in laboratory rats. Because of those studies, saccharin once carried a label warning that it may be hazardous to your health.\r\n\r\nBut according to the National Cancer Institute and other health agencies, there\'s no sound scientific evidence that any of the artificial sweeteners approved for use in the United States cause cancer or other serious health problems. Numerous studies confirm that artificial sweeteners are generally safe in limited quantities, even for pregnant women. As a result, the warning label for saccharin was dropped.\r\n\r\nArtificial sweeteners are regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as food additives. They must be reviewed and approved by the FDA before being made available for sale. The FDA has established an acceptable daily intake (ADI) for each artificial sweetener. ADI is the maximum amount considered safe to consume each day over the course of a lifetime. ADIs are set at very conservative levels.\r\n\r\nNovel sweeteners are hard to fit into a particular category because of what they\'re made from and how they\'re made. Stevia is an example. The FDA has approved highly refined stevia preparations as novel sweeteners but hasn\'t approved whole-leaf stevia or crude stevia extracts for this use. Tagatose is also considered a novel sweetener because of its chemical structure. Tagatose is a low-carbohydrate sweetener similar to fructose that occurs naturally but is manufactured from the lactose in dairy products.\r\n\r\nSugar alcohols (polyols) are carbohydrates that occur naturally in certain fruits and vegetables — although they can also be manufactured. Despite their name, sugar alcohols aren\'t alcoholic because they don\'t contain ethanol, which is found in alcoholic beverages.\r\n\r\nSugar alcohols aren\'t considered intense sweeteners because they aren\'t sweeter than sugar. In fact, some are less sweet than sugar. As with artificial sweeteners, the FDA regulates the use of sugar alcohols.\r\n\r\nSugar alcohols contain calories. But they\'re lower in calories than sugar, making them an attractive alternative.\r\n\r\nSugar alcohols generally aren\'t used when you prepare food at home. Food labels may use the general term \"sugar alcohol\" or list the specific name, such as sorbitol. But they\'re in many processed foods and other products, including chocolate, chewing gum and toothpaste.\r\n\r\nWhen eaten in large amounts, sugar alcohols can have a laxative effect, causing bloating, intestinal gas and diarrhea.\r\n\r\nIn conclusion: When choosing sugar substitutes, it pays to be a savvy consumer. Artificial sweeteners and sugar substitutes can help with weight management. But they aren\'t a magic bullet and should be used only in moderation.\r\n\r\n<em>Edited from an article written by Laurel Kelly, Mayo Clinic staff; www.mayoclinic.org\r\n\r\nExclusive content from CARE Magazine</em>', 'What do you know about sugar substitutes?', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'what-do-you-know-about-sugar-substitutes', '', '', '2021-03-17 13:09:19', '2021-03-17 17:09:19', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=48854', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(48857, 4, '2021-03-17 13:12:15', '2021-03-17 17:12:15', 'For improving your health, few things are more effective than eating healthy, exercising regularly and not smoking. But while all of these behaviors can help you maintain a healthy weight and improve cardiovascular health, did you know they also help reduce the risk of colorectal cancer?\r\n\r\nColorectal cancer remains one of the most common types of cancer in the U.S. In 2020, there were an estimated 104,610 new cases of colon cancer and 43,340 cases of rectal cancer, according to cancer.org. Lifetime Risk of Developing Cancer: Approximately 4.2 percent of men and women will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer at some point during their lifetime, based on 2015–2017 data.\r\n\r\nColorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death in the U.S when men and women are combined, claiming the lives of more than 50,000 Americans each year.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nIt is important for everyone to understand the genetic factors and behaviors that increase the risk of colorectal cancer, and what they can do to reduce the risk.\r\n\r\nWhile both colon and rectal cancers can be referred to as colorectal cancer, there is a difference. Cancer that begins in the colon, the first four to five feet of the large intestine, is referred to as colon cancer. Cancer that begins in the rectum, the last several inches of the large intestine leading to the anus, is called rectal cancer.\r\n\r\nColorectal cancers typically start as a growth of tissue called a polyp. While some types of polyps are benign, a particular type called an adenoma can develop into cancer. This is why regular screening is important.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nColorectal cancer screening (colonoscopy) can find precancerous polyps so they can be removed before becoming cancerous. Screening also helps find colorectal cancer at an early stage, when there are more treatment options and a better chance of being cured.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nIf the cancer is diagnosed at a localized stage, the survival rate is 90%. If the cancer has spread to surrounding tissues or organs and/or the regional lymph nodes, the 5-year survival rate is 71%. If colon cancer has spread to distant parts of the body, the 5-year survival rate is 14%.\r\n\r\nThere are a number of risk factors that are associated with the development of colorectal cancer. Being aware of these will help you and your doctor develop a plan to reduce risks through lifestyle modifications and regular colonoscopic screenings. Some of those risk factors include:\r\n\r\nAge: Although colorectal cancer can occur at any age, the chances of developing the disease increase substantially after age 50.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nRacial/ethnic background: African Americans have the highest incidence of this disease in the U.S. Some other ethnic groups also have an increased risk of colorectal cancer.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nFamily history: The potential for developing colorectal cancer increases if members of your family have had it. There are also several inherited conditions, such as familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP), that can increase your risk.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nEating habits: Diets high in red and processed meats can increase your risk for colorectal cancer. Reduce your chances by increasing your intake of foods high in fiber, including vegetables, fruits and whole grains.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nLack of exercise: Individuals who are obese, with a sedentary lifestyle and little physical activity have an increased potential for colorectal cancer. But studies have found the risk of colorectal cancer is lowered with increasing levels of physical activity. More vigorous or strenuous exercise may lower the risk further.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nSmoking: Cancer-causing compounds associated with smoking can increase the chances of colorectal cancer. Quitting smoking not only reduces your risk of this and several other types of cancer, but cardiovascular disease too. Your doctor has several resources to help you quit.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nExcess alcohol: Although the mechanisms are not fully understood, reducing alcohol consumption can reduce colorectal cancer risk, especially in men. Reducing alcohol intake can also help you maintain healthy weight.\r\n\r\nNot having regular screenings: Based on your family history and behavioral risks, your doctor will determine how often you should have a colonoscopy. Follow that schedule to ensure any potential problems are detected early.\r\n\r\nLike most types of cancer, being aware of risk factors, being screened at the appropriate age and maintaining a healthy lifestyle can reduce your chances of developing colorectal cancer. For more information about this disease, as well as healthy nutrition tips and recipes, visit www.cancercenter.com or the sources listed below.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n<em>Sources: https://seer.cancer.gov/statfacts/html/colorect.html</em>\r\n\r\n<em>https://www.cancer.net/cancer-types/colorectal-cancer/statistics\r\n\r\nExclusive content from CARE Magazine</em>', 'March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'march-is-national-colorectal-cancer-awareness-month', '', '', '2021-03-17 13:12:15', '2021-03-17 17:12:15', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=48857', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(48859, 4, '2021-03-17 13:14:43', '2021-03-17 17:14:43', '<i>This is a healthy and delicious chilled dish, perfect for Lowcountry picnics or a family meal.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></i>\r\n\r\nYield: Serves 10: 1 serving = 1-3/4 cup\r\n\r\n<b>\r\nIngredients</b>\r\n\r\nUse fresh Farmer’s Market vegetables and local shrimp\r\n\r\n1 pound linguini noodles cooked (don’t rinse) and chilled<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n4 cups cooked shrimp, peeled, deveined, tailless<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n1 cup scallions, sliced on angle\r\n\r\n2 cups broccoli florets\r\n\r\n1 cup shredded carrots\r\n\r\n2 cups mushrooms (chantrelle or shitake)\r\n\r\n2 tablespoons sesame oil\r\n\r\n2 teaspoons chili oil\r\n\r\n• cup rice wine vinegar\r\n\r\n2 tablespoons chopped fresh garlic\r\n\r\n1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger\r\n\r\n• cup low-sodium soy sauce or soy sauce substitute (recipe below)<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n• cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes), and zest of 1 lime (1 tablespoon)\r\n\r\n<b>Low-Sodium Soy Sauce Substitute (makes 1 cup)<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b>\r\n\r\n4 teaspoons “Better Than Bullion Reduced Sodium” paste\r\n\r\n1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce\r\n\r\n4 teaspoons balsamic vinegar\r\n\r\n2 teaspoons dark molasses<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n• teaspoon ground ginger\r\n\r\n• teaspoon white pepper\r\n\r\n• teaspoon garlic powder\r\n\r\n1• cups water\r\n\r\n<b>Directions</b>\r\n\r\nMix first 6 ingredients together in large bowl and set aside. Blend remaining ingredients together in blender until well incorporated – about 1 minute. Pour dressing mixture over pasta mixture and toss until well coated, then serve.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Screen-Shot-2021-03-17-at-1.13.39-PM.png\"><img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-48860\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Screen-Shot-2021-03-17-at-1.13.39-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"645\" height=\"159\"></a>', 'Chilled Veggie and Shrimp Noodle Salad', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'chilled-veggie-and-shrimp-noodle-salad', '', '', '2021-03-17 13:14:43', '2021-03-17 17:14:43', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=48859', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(48862, 4, '2021-03-17 13:15:34', '2021-03-17 17:15:34', '<strong>From staff reports</strong>\r\n\r\nBeaufort-Jasper Water &amp; Sewer Authority (BJWSA) will launch its inaugural, virtual Triassic Plant Water Treatment Tour on its website Monday, March 22, which is also World Water Day.\r\n\r\nSee how water is older than the dinosaurs, and learn how BJWSA employees are committed to working diligently daily to ensure their efforts result in a safe environment for the community. Visit the event after March 22 at www.bjwsa.org/education-outreach/triassic-plant-tour-water-treatment/.\r\n\r\nParticipants will take a virtual tour with Chief Water Operator Mark Ferrell at the Chelsea water treatment plant to hear the process from start to finish. Chief of Plant Operations Brian Chemsak and Water Operations Manager Kevin Sexton share the story of the creation of W.E.S., the Water Engineering System, developed to help students learn how water is piped, pumped and distributed to the community by building their own system.\r\n\r\nSweet Tea Rex, BJWSA’s dino mascot, participates in The Price is What?, a gameshow about the costs of water (about $0.02/gallon) compared to colas, bottled water, gasoline and even sweet tea.\r\n\r\n“We hope these clips will bring a better understanding about what it takes to sustain our mission to inspire trust and enhance public health,” Public Education and Engagement Planner Lou Brown said in a release. “We’ve pivoted our in-house tours and public outreach to virtual forums. As soon as we can, we will return to our face-to-face engagement.”\r\n\r\nTeachers and parents may visit BJWSA’s resource page at https://bjwsa.org/education-outreach/resources-and-activities-for-teachers-and-parents/ for other educational activities. Learn more about World Water Day at https://www.worldwaterday.org/.\r\n\r\nFor more information, contact Lou Brown, public education &amp; engagement planner, at 843-987-8047 or by email at lou.brown@bjwsa.org', 'BJWSA launches virtual Triassic Plant water treatment plant tour March 22', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'bjwsa-launches-virtual-triassic-plant-water-treatment-plant-tour-march-22', '', '', '2021-03-17 13:15:34', '2021-03-17 17:15:34', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=48862', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(48864, 4, '2021-03-17 13:18:16', '2021-03-17 17:18:16', '<strong>From staff reports</strong>\r\n\r\nFrom the traditional to the contemporary, Historic Beaufort Foundation’s Spring Architect’s Tour, coming up this Saturday, March 20, will showcase a variety of home styles by some of the area’s most accomplished builders.\r\n\r\nThe annual event will feature five Lowcountry properties in various stages of construction or completion located on sea islands settings throughout the area.\r\n\r\n“Whether you are a history buff, a lover of architecture, or looking for inspiration for your own home, this year’s architectural tour has something for everyone,” said Cynthia Jenkins, Historic Beaufort Foundation’s Executive Director.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nProperties on the tour will include:<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe Cara May Cottage – A small, cozy house in Beaufort’s Historic District (Port Royal Island), designed by Allison Ramsey Architects and built by TD Commercial Builders. Features 11-foot ceilings, tall casement windows and a chic, modern interior.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe Cane Island House – Designed by Frederick &amp; Frederick Architects, this home is being built by Patrick McMichael of Broad River Construction and Matt Phifer of Phifer Construction. Features a contemporary design, clean lines, large porches and high ceilings and is also energy efficient.\r\n\r\nThe St. Helena Island House at Station Creek – Designed by Montgomery Planning &amp; Architecture and built by Allan Howell of Howell Builders, this ultra-modern home sits along the marshes of Station Creek with views to St. Phillips Island, Bay Point and the Port Royal Sound.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe Fripp Island House – Designed by Allison Ramsey Architects, this custom home is being built by Allen Patterson of Allen Patterson Builders. Features garden spaces, a pool accent and an “upside-down house” interior floor plan to take in the expansive ocean views from the top floor.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe Factory Creek Home on Lady’s Island – Designed by Montgomery Planning &amp; Architecture, this home is being built by Matt Phifer of Phifer Construction. An innovative project which blends the old and new and reimagines a 1970’s split-level house, the home’s design has been reworked to better incorporate its surrounding environment and views of Factory Creek.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;\r\n\r\n</span>\r\n\r\n<b>IF YOU GO</b>\r\n\r\nThe Spring Architect’s Tour is from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday, March 20, rain or shine. Tickets are $65 each and can be purchased by phone at (843) 379-3331 or online at www.historicbeaufort.org/event/spring-architects-tour. The tour is self-paced and self-driven. Advanced reservations are strongly recommended. For more information visit www.historicbeaufort.org.\r\n\r\n<em>Above: House on St. Helena Island</em>\r\n\r\n<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>', 'Historic Beaufort Foundation kicks off its architect’s tour', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'historic-beaufort-foundation-kicks-off-its-architects-tour', '', '', '2021-03-17 13:18:16', '2021-03-17 17:18:16', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=48864', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(48867, 4, '2021-03-17 13:19:32', '2021-03-17 17:19:32', '<strong>The Historic Port Royal Museum</strong>\r\n\r\n10 a.m. to 3 p.m. or upon request, Thursdays through Sundays, The Historic Port Royal Museum, 1634 Paris Ave. The museum features the turn-of-the-century businesses and industries of Port Royal: Shrimping, crabbing, oystering, the railroad, the school and the mercantile. Great gifts featuring local artists are available. For more information. visit www.portroyalhistory.org, email unionchurch1004@gmail.com or call 843-524-4333.\r\n\r\n<strong>5th Annual<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>Touch a Truck</strong>\r\n\r\n11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, March 20, Beaufort Town Center. Admission is $5 per person. Hosted by the Junior Service League of Beaufort, proceeds will benefit local nonprofits supporting women, children, and families in Beaufort. This event offers kids opportunities to climb, touch, learn and play on some of the coolest vehicles around that build, serve and protect our community. Participants will be able to sit in the driver’s seat and imagine what it is like to operate the vehicles as well as learn more about them from the various sponsors and donors. There will be entertainment area and plenty of food, live music and beverage options. The sponsorship package is available at https://bit.ly/3sZHWrC. Rain date would be April 3.\r\n\r\n<strong>Caves and Cathedrals: Writing a<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>Novel in Dark<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>and Daylight</strong>\r\n\r\n6 p.m., Thursday, March 25. Pat Conroy Literary Center online writers workshop led by Amber Wheeler Bacon and Amelia Brown. Cost is $45. Llimited to 15 participants. To register or for more information, visit https://bit.ly/3plax8I.\r\n\r\n<strong>Hands-on<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>Linked Haiku</strong>\r\n\r\n6 p.m., Wednesday, April 7. Pat Conroy Literary Center online writers workshop led by Miho Kinnas. Cost is $45. Limited to 15 participants. To register or for more information, visit https://bit.ly/3plax8I.\r\n\r\n<strong>CPR re-certification</strong>\r\n\r\n8 a.m to 12:30 p.m., Saturdays, April 10, June 5, Aug. 14, Sept. 25, Nov. 13, at the Wardle Family YMCA, 1801 Richmond Ave., Port Royal, offers CPR. Cost is $25 for YMCA certified course. Those interested need to register at the Y as space is limited and filled on a first come, first serve basis. Questions? Contact William Howell, Aquatics Director, 843-522-9622. To register visit the Y front desk or online at beaufort-jasperymca.org and click ‘Register for a Program’ at the top of the page.\r\n\r\n<strong>Writing as Healing</strong>\r\n\r\n6 p.m. Wednesday, April 14. Pat Conroy Literary Center online writers workshop led by Elizabeth Robin. Cost is $45. Limited to 15 participants. To register or for more information, visit https://bit.ly/3plax8I.\r\n\r\n<strong>CPR training</strong>\r\n\r\n8 a.m to 12:30 p.m., Saturdays, May 29, June 12, July 10, Aug. 21, Sept. 18, Oct. 16, Nov. 20, Dec. 11, at the Wardle Family YMCA, 1801 Richmond Ave., Port Royal, offers CPR. Cost is $35 for YMCA certified course. Those interested need to register at the Y as space is limited and filled on a first come, first serve basis. Questions? Contact William Howell, Aquatics Director, 843-522-9622. To register visit the Y front desk or online at beaufort-jasperymca.org and click ‘Register for a Program’ at the top of the page.', 'WHAT’S HAPPENING', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'whats-happening-44', '', '', '2021-03-17 13:19:32', '2021-03-17 17:19:32', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=48867', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(48869, 4, '2021-03-17 13:21:40', '2021-03-17 17:21:40', '<strong>Holly Hall transferred to Open Land Trust</strong>\r\n\r\nEarlier this year, the Beaufort County Open Land Trust accepted a conservation easement transfer from The Nature Conservancy on 518 acres located in the heart of Lady’s Island.\r\n\r\nHolly Hall Plantation has been protected since 1991 and has been stewarded by The Nature Conservancy. The Open Land Trust is excited to add this pristine property to its array of protected lands in and around Beaufort County.\r\n\r\nHolly Hall is currently managed for wildlife, recreation and some timber production. The property features several miles of public views from the Morgan River, Point Creek and Rock Springs Creek thus also protecting and enhancing the overall water quality.\r\n\r\n<strong>County VA office relocating</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Veterans Affairs office, located in the Beaufort City Hall for the past four years, will be moving to the Department of Special Needs Building on 100 Clear Water Way.\r\n\r\nThe physical move will occur the week of March 22. The office will be closed to facilitate the move from March 19 to March 26. There will be minimum access to phone lines during this time, and the office is requesting calls be held until the week of March 29, when the new office opens.\r\n\r\nThe new location is just off of Castle Rock Road on Clear Water Way in the DSN building. Signage will be visible from the parking area. The office number will remain 843-255-6880 for veteran counselor assistance.\r\n\r\n<strong>Jasper County inmate tests positive for COVID-19</strong>\r\n\r\nOn March 4, a Jasper County Detention Center detainee tested positive for COVID, after previously testing negative on two occasions and exhibiting no symptoms.\r\n\r\nThe Detention Center subsequently identified three additional detainees with symptoms similar to COVID. County officials are working closely with the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control Public Health Division staff, who have approved the steps we have implemented.\r\n\r\nCOVID testing procedures for detainees and staff are underway. Quarantine procedures have been implemented.\r\n\r\n“Our priorities are to ensure the health, safety, and security of our detainees and staff; stop the virus from spreading any further within the facility; and provide medical care for those who are ill,” said Arthur Benjamin, director of the Jasper County Detention Facility. They have implemented a 14-day quarantine.', 'NEWS BRIEFS', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'news-briefs-184', '', '', '2021-03-17 13:21:40', '2021-03-17 17:21:40', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=48869', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(48871, 4, '2021-03-17 13:22:35', '2021-03-17 17:22:35', '<strong>From staff reports</strong>\r\n\r\nThe City of Beaufort has received the Government Finance Officers Association’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the fourth consecutive year.\r\n\r\nThe award reflects the commitment of the City and its Finance Department staff to meeting the highest principles of governmental budgeting.\r\n\r\nTo receive this award the City must meet national guidelines for effective budget presentation. This includes a policy document, a financial plan, an operations guide and a communications device. The guidelines ensure that a government’s budget is transparent and accessible to the public.\r\n\r\n“We’re delighted to receive this award,” Finance Director Kathy Todd said in a release. “Our small staff is committed to best practices in governmental budgeting and transparency to our constituents.”\r\n\r\nMore than 1,600 entities participated in the GFOA program.\r\n\r\nThe City’s Financial Transparency explainer page and budget can be found at http://www.cityofbeaufort.org/161/Financial-Transparency.', 'City wins budget award', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'city-wins-budget-award', '', '', '2021-03-17 13:22:35', '2021-03-17 17:22:35', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=48871', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(48873, 4, '2021-03-17 13:23:20', '2021-03-17 17:23:20', '<strong>From staff reports</strong>\r\n\r\nBeginning Thursday, April 1, the Beaufort County decal system will go “live” at all County Convenience Centers.\r\n\r\nAll vehicles should be prepared to stop as they enter the convenience centers. Attendants will be scanning decals from residents that have received their barcodes – either electronic or sticker.\r\n\r\nResidents that have not received their decal will be denied access to the Centers.\r\n\r\nIf you have applied for a decal and have not heard back, there may be an issue with your application. Please send a help request at beaufortcountysc.gov/solid-waste-and-recycle/convenience-centers/decal-service-request.html.\r\n\r\nOnce an application is approved, you will be issued a decal sticker through USPS mail and an electronic decal via the e-mail provided on your application.\r\n\r\nIf you have not applied for a decal, please submit your information using the online form at beaufortcountysc.gov/SWRDecal. One decal will be issued per Beaufort County property.\r\n\r\nEach residential property owner will be allowed three visits per week to a Convenience Center.\r\n\r\nFor County residents who choose not to apply for a decal, property owners can make arrangements for individual curbside collection from a permitted waste hauler of their choice and at their own expense.\r\n\r\nFor any additional questions or concerns, please visit: www.beaufortcountysc.gov/solid-waste-and-recycle/convenience-centers/decal-info.html.\r\n\r\nA list of these haulers can be found at https://bit.ly/30Nsbs0.', 'County decal system to go ‘live’', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'county-decal-system-to-go-live', '', '', '2021-03-17 13:23:20', '2021-03-17 17:23:20', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=48873', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(48877, 4, '2021-03-17 13:27:47', '2021-03-17 17:27:47', '<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Getting-the-boats-ready-e1616001882402.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-48807 alignright\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Getting-the-boats-ready-e1616001882402.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"368\" height=\"490\"></a>\r\n\r\nMembers of the Beaufort Rowing Club, who launch into Battery Creek from the Parris Island Boat Landing in Port Royal, worked with sculling coaches Charlotte Hollings and John Dunn of Lancaster, Va., to fine-tune their skills for the season ahead. For more information about the club, visit www.beaufortrowingclub.org. Photos by Lolita Huckaby.', 'ROW, ROW, ROW ...', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'row-row-row', '', '', '2021-03-17 13:27:47', '2021-03-17 17:27:47', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=48877', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(48879, 4, '2021-03-17 13:29:30', '2021-03-17 17:29:30', '<strong>From staff reports</strong>\r\n\r\nFor the second year, AMIkids Beaufort is canceling its almost-30-year-old croquet picnic fundraiser at Brays Island due to concerns about spreading COVID-19.\r\n\r\nIn conversations with Brays Island, host of the event, and among the local AMIkids Board of Trustees, it was decided to skip another year of this popular gathering of several hundred people, said John Williams, chair of the AMIkids Beaufort board.\r\n\r\n“We took a lot of things into account, including more people starting to get the vaccines,” Williams said in a release. “Ultimately, though, we agreed that bringing together hundreds of people for our croquet fundraiser was still too big of a health risk for May.”\r\n\r\nThe event, held the first weekend of May, typically raises more than $100,000 of much-needed funds for the non-profit residential education and treatment program for boys who made bad choices and ended up in the court system.\r\n\r\nAMIkids is part of a national organization but is locally governed. For 29 years, the Croquet Picnic has been the primary means of raising money to help the program succeed.\r\n\r\nLast year, the first time the event had been canceled since it started, supporters still contributed about $100,000 through online donations and checks to AMIkids Beaufort.\r\n\r\nThere are options available to help financially support the AMIkids Beaufort. For easy and secure online giving directly to the Beaufort program, visit https://donate.amikids.org/AMIkidsBeaufort to make either a one-time gift or monthly pledge.\r\n\r\nChecks also may be mailed to AMIkids Beaufort, 60 Honeybee Island Road, Seabrook, S.C. 29940.\r\n\r\n“We are hoping that friends of AMIkids Beaufort and those who have supported us so strongly in the past at the annual Croquet Picnic will continue their financial support,” said Mike Ingram, a longtime board member and co-chair of the croquet committee.\r\n\r\n“We used these local funds to expand our career training programs, to take care of facility needs such as HVAC replacements, and all this when we are seeing more young men being assigned to AMIkids Beaufort,” Ingram said.\r\n\r\nThe success at AMIkids Beaufort pays off: Young men who complete AMIkids typically don’t run afoul of the law again, and many leave the program with job skills and training such as Beaufort’s nationally-recognized certificates in welding and food service.\r\n\r\n“AMIkids Beaufort is locally-governed, and we make decisions to help the young men who come to us from the juvenile justice system. Most of them come to us because they made bad choices at an early age. Our job is to educate them to make better choices, to show them a brighter future,” Williams said.\r\n\r\nAMIkids partners with community service projects throughout Beaufort County. Male teens convicted of crimes can be assigned to AMIkids through the Department of Juvenile Justice. Students work toward their high school equivalency diplomas, also known as the GED, and also learn job skills such as welding, carpentry and food service.\r\n\r\nFor more information, visit www.amikidsbeaufort.org.', 'AMIkids Beaufort again cancels croquet fundraiser', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'amikids-beaufort-again-cancels-croquet-fundraiser', '', '', '2021-03-17 13:29:30', '2021-03-17 17:29:30', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=48879', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(48882, 4, '2021-03-17 13:30:42', '2021-03-17 17:30:42', 'Michelle Gaskins, left, picked up a nice bunch of daffodils from Jessica Masimore of Three Sisters Farms in Bluffton on Saturday at the Port Royal Farmers Market. Hundreds of people took advantage of the perfect weather and made their way to the popular market; some to shop and others to just walk around. Photo by Bob Sofaly.', 'DANDY DAFFODILS', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'dandy-daffodils', '', '', '2021-03-17 13:30:42', '2021-03-17 17:30:42', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=48882', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(48884, 4, '2021-03-16 13:31:31', '2021-03-16 17:31:31', 'March 18 – Airports Board, 1:30 p.m., watch on The County Channel or the county’s Facebook page\r\n\r\nMarch 18 – Beaufort County Economic Development Corporation, 2 p.m., check for Zoom meeting information at www.beaufortcountysc.gov\r\n\r\nMarch 18 – Southside Park Task Force, 4-6 p.m., Watch via Zoom or city’s Facebook page\r\n\r\nMarch 22 – Beaufort County Council Caucus, 5 p.m., watch on The County Channel; also open with limited seating, participants must wear a mask and adhere to social distancing guidelines\r\n\r\nMarch 22 – Beaufort County Council Regular Meeting, 6 p.m., watch on The County Channel; also open with limited seating, participants must wear a mask and adhere to social distancing guidelines\r\n\r\nMarch 22 – City of Beaufort’s Zoning Board of Appeals, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., watch via Zoom or on the city’s Facebook page\r\n\r\nMarch 24 – Daufuskie Island Fire District, 5 p.m., watch on Go To Meeting, email comments or questions to DaufuskieIslandFD@gmail.com or call (843) 785-2116 to sign up\r\n\r\nMarch 24 – Lowcountry Regional Transportation Authority, 2 p.m., watch via Zoom\r\n\r\nMeetings are updated as of press time and do not reflect any last minute cancellations', 'PUBLIC MEETINGS FOR MARCH 18-24', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'public-meetings-for-march-18-24', '', '', '2021-03-17 13:32:09', '2021-03-17 17:32:09', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=48884', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(48886, 4, '2021-03-16 13:32:24', '2021-03-16 17:32:24', '<strong>From staff reports</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort History Museum has multiple openings for volunteer directors to join its board.\r\n\r\nThe museum is looking for board members who are civic-minded and share a passion for local history. Due to recent retirements and term expirations, the museum has a specific need for candidates with a strong business and marketing background and/or experience with museum management and operations.\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort History Museum manages the City of Beaufort’s collection of artifacts, and traces its roots to the 1930s. Its aim is to preserve, promote and interpret the 500-year history of the city and surrounding areas, for the education and enjoyment of both visitors and residents alike.\r\n\r\n“We do this not only through the exhibit hall above The Arsenal in the heart of the city’s historic district, but also with a successful lecture series, living-history events and partnerships with other history-minded organizations,” President of the Board Steve Guida said in a release.\r\n\r\nThe museum is nonprofit, all-volunteer organization, and the board of directors is a working board. “We’re looking for folks who like to roll up their sleeves and help tell Beaufort’s story,” Guida said. In particular, candidates should be able to attend monthly board meetings, serve on committees and help with various events. Most directors commit an average of three to five hours per week to support the museum’s objectives, he said.\r\n\r\nTo learn more about the museum visit its website (www.beauforthistorymuseum) and if interested in pursuing this opportunity send a brief summary of your qualifications and interest to finance@beauforthistorymuseum.com.', 'Beaufort History Museum board seeks directors', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'beaufort-history-museum-board-seeks-directors', '', '', '2021-03-17 13:33:05', '2021-03-17 17:33:05', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=48886', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(48888, 4, '2021-03-17 13:35:05', '2021-03-17 17:35:05', '<strong>Impressed with these Marines</strong>\r\n\r\nYour recently published story “Billet Over Rank” by Lance Cpl. Ryan Hageali, USMC, was outstanding.\r\n\r\nI am greatly impressed with how well he described the prestige, pressure, and immense responsibility bestowed upon those serving as a Senior Drill Instructor. I am equally impressed with the two Marines he interviewed for the story. Their desire to give back to the Marine Corps by serving in such a demanding billet at this early stage in their career is impressive.\r\n\r\nI served my first tour as a Drill Instructor early on and all I thought at first was what did I do to deserve this? It was years later when I returned for duty again as a Senior Drill Instructor and nearing the end of my career that I grasped the enormity of the task at hand and the debt I owed to the Corps.\r\n\r\nThese Marines are a credit to themselves and to the Marine Corps. With talented, dedicated, and highly motivated Marines like Lance Cpl. Ryan, Sgt. Tellez, and Sgt. Feliciano setting such a great example, I think the Corps is in good hands. They and the Marines they train will certainly serve with distinction and add to the proud traditions and history earned by the Marines who served before. Semper Fi!\r\n\r\n– L. Vinny Francese, MGySgt,<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nUSMC, ret., Beaufort\r\n\r\n<strong>Hunting Island needs improvements</strong>\r\n\r\nWe have just returned home from a week at Hunting Island. We have been there several times over the past few years. I found your article about the “Winds of Change” very interesting, especially about Hunting Island paying bills for the other S.C. parks.\r\n\r\nThe fee for camping there is not cheap, and the campground roads are just TERRIBLE. We travel all over the U.S., Canada and Alaska and have stayed at some very nice campgrounds that are a lot cheaper than Hunting Island.\r\n\r\nThey need to improve the roads in the campground. There are gigantic potholes everywhere. We usually have rain, and there are many campsites that get flooded. There’s a lot of improvement (other than a laundry) that needs to be done there.\r\n\r\n– Fay Trogdon, Randleman, N.C.', 'LETTERS TO THE EDITOR', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'letters-to-the-editor-34', '', '', '2021-03-17 13:35:05', '2021-03-17 17:35:05', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=48888', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(48890, 4, '2021-03-17 13:37:29', '2021-03-17 17:37:29', '<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Ray-Stocks-as-Young-Officer.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-48804 alignright\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Ray-Stocks-as-Young-Officer.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"311\" height=\"350\"></a>Beaufort’s Ray Stocks, 97, entered the Aviation Cadet program in 1943 in North Carolina. He became a bombardier/navigator/radar officer serving in and instructing on B-17, B-29, B-47 and B-52 aircraft during World War II, Korea and afterwards. He retired from the Air Force as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1964.\r\n\r\n– Compiled by John Chubb, American Legion Post 9.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nFor nominations, contact jechubb1@gmail.com.', 'VETERAN OF THE WEEK: RAY STOCKS', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'veteran-of-the-week-ray-stocks', '', '', '2021-03-17 13:37:29', '2021-03-17 17:37:29', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=48890', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(48892, 4, '2021-03-17 13:39:10', '2021-03-17 17:39:10', 'Helen Evans captured this sunset Tuesday evening, March 9 off Sea Island Parkway on St. Helena Island. To 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.', 'LOWCOUNTRY LIFE', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'lowcountry-life-151', '', '', '2021-03-17 13:39:10', '2021-03-17 17:39:10', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=48892', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(48894, 4, '2021-03-17 13:47:23', '2021-03-17 17:47:23', 'RE: Downtown Beaufort investments and an invitation to participate in historic preservation\n\nDear John, Board Chair, HISTORIC BEAUFORT FOUNDATION:\n\nPlease share this letter with your fellow Board Members. I am writing to correct some misleading statements about our downtown plans and to restate an invitation to join with us and others in preserving important buildings and property rights.\n\n<strong>The Invitation: </strong>Project Shelter or The Arts District. Several years ago, Sharon and I, acting through 303 Associates, joined with United Way and HBF to form Project Shelter. The objective was to assist in restoring Freedman\'s Cottages, to help heirs retain their property, and to provide intown housing. HBF\'s role was to assist in the design phase for renovation and construction. The United Way hired a staff person, and the City waived some fees. We purchased a house on Wilmington Street, a Freedman\'s Cottage on Washington Street and two vacant lots in the Northwest Quadrant as a place to start. At that time Libby Anderson City Planning Director estimated that between 50% and 70% of houses and lots in the NW quadrant were vacant. We donated the house on Wilmington Street to Project Shelter. It was renovated, leased, and ultimately sold. We agreed to donate the Washington Street Cottage subject to its renovation. This Freedman\'s Cottage went through the standard Historic Review Board (HRB) process with no assistance from HBF. Allison Ramsey donated architectural service. Grayco generously agreed to donate building materials at cost, and Russ Diller agreed to do the work at his cost. Due to the design requirements placed on the house, the cost to renovate the house exceeded its market value. HBF did nothing to assist. The project was abandoned, and we sold the house to a couple who pursued renovation. After some time and with new owners, the house began to disappear board by board. It was believed the neighbors were using the boards for firewood. The building disappeared. Not the finest example of preservation work. We sold the other two lots to Habitat. I mention this now because I invited HBF to join with us and restart Project Shelter at a meeting with your staff on February 18. I expected a response to be, \"That\'s a great idea, let us discuss this with our Board\" or \"We have limited resources so we will need resources to participate.\" The quick response was \"We\'re too busy.\" Is it the Board position at HBF that you are \"too busy\" to participate in preserving houses and property rights in the Historic District?\n\n<strong>Arts District: </strong>For years we have been concerned about the loss of historic family ownership in the Northwest Quadrant and the difficulty property owners have in renovating their houses. A few years ago, in cooperation with the Beaufort Arts Council, we helped fund and supported the identification of the Northwest Quadrant as an Arts District. The action was endorsed by the Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce, the Technical College of the Lowcountry, Main Street Beaufort, and the Beaufort Arts Council. A copy of the City\'s unanimous resolution in support of this measure is available. On February 18, I invited HBF to join with us to move this initiative forward to restore historic cottages. I expected a willingness to think about it or discuss the opportunity with the Board. What I got was \"We\'re too busy.\" Is this the HBF Board position? Do you know of a better plan to help save those cottages and ensure heirs are not forced to sell their houses? May we know about such plans? Does HBF even care or maybe you are \"too busy\'\'?\n\n<strong>Downtown Beaufort Investments: </strong>Unfortunately, we live in a time when inflammatory and misleading statements are presented as fact. HBF has fallen into this pattern and is being careless with the truth and reckless with assertions. Before specifics, let\'s consider some history.\n\nThe Saltus Building (circa 1797) on Bay Street across the street from HBF\'s Verdier House sat vacant, boarded, and with weeds and litter in front of the building for 25 years. Saltus is believed to be the tallest surviving commercial tabby building in South Carolina. The Saltus House is a treasure. We restored the Saltus House in 2001. This improved the appearance of Bay Street. We also replaced a fenced equipment yard on Waterfront Park with a garden and dining area. The increase in employment, property taxes, business license fees, and hospitality taxes have benefitted all residents and taxpayers. HBF looked at this eyesore for 25 years and did nothing. Was it because HBF was \"too busy\'\'?\n\nWe created Tabby Place event center inside a building that had been closed for 20 years. As part of the renovation, we spent $100,000 to raise the floor by 19 inches to be above FEMA flood levels. The space has been successful and has benefitted residents, merchants, hoteliers, property owners, and city taxpayers. HBF did nothing about this vacant downtown building. Does the HBF Board just not care or were you simply \"too busy\"?\n\nIn recent years, four banks have closed in downtown. The ground floor of each one of those buildings remains vacant. We looked at alternatives for the Port Republic Street bank building that we own. Converting into a restaurant requires paying $40,000+ in impact fees, plus the cost for ADA Accessible restrooms and other improvements. Raising the floor above flood level is not feasible. We donated use of the building to the Pat Conroy Literary Center for two years while we prepared plans for reuse. HBF has done nothing about any of these vacant buildings other than make exaggerated false claims about our plans. We are putting an annex to Tabby place at this site so that organizations can have break out rooms for meetings being held in Tabby Place. Maxine Lutz asserts that this annex will attract \"hundreds\" of people. She does not know what she\'s talking about, and she doesn\'t seem to care. Is the HBF Board willing to be associated with such irresponsible behavior? Is the HBF Board \"too busy\"?\n\nYour firm Merrill Lynch moved from a building on Port Republic Street that we plan to replace with apartments and retail. One of the stated reasons Merrill moved was the condition of the building. The building is in bad shape, poorly constructed, below flood level, and is not listed as deserving protection. The Building has been mostly vacant for three years. Unlike the current building, the proposed new building will have landscaping on two sides and will be above the flood level. Has the HBF Board taken a position on the demolition? On the building? We have met with neighbors and are addressing their concerns. We are happy to meet with you and the HBF Board to discuss your concerns if you aren\'t \"too busy?\" Tom\'s Shoe Shop, formerly located on the NW corner of Port Republic and West Street, is referred to in an HBF social media post as a being removed. You personally shared that post. You failed to mention that HBF requested the removal. There is a written agreement between HBF and the Beaufort Inn regarding the removal. Did you intend to mislead the readers, or did you fail to check the facts? You could have easily called us for a copy. Perhaps you simply relied on bad information from others, and you did not check for yourself because you are \"too busy.\"\n\n<strong>Reputation and Credibility:</strong> Recently HBF, under your leadership, has embarked on a campaign of misinformation and deceit. This campaign is designed to cast doubt on the propriety of our investments in the core commercial area of Downtown Beaufort. This is shameful, immoral and demeans HBF. Simply because a few elitists imply that we should have been more forthcoming does not make it true. HBF implies that we have been less than open about our plans. That\'s hogwash, and you, as a Chairman and Board Member, should know it. We have been completely open and transparent. There have been at least 28 articles published in the Gazette since 2013 describing our plans. We have discussed our plans in public forums and in presentations. There have been numerous meetings with the Historic Review Board (HRB). Not only has HBF staff had the opportunity to speak at each of these reviews, HBF has a designated appointee on the HRB. What is true is that HBF has had, literally, a seat at the table and was represented during every step of the review process. The simple truth is that HBF is being used by a few people with a personal agenda. Is the HBF Board really TOO BUSY to check the facts? Is HBF\'s Board seeking to cast doubts on the process they helped establish? Is the HBF Board \'TOO BUSY\" to care about the vacant buildings in Beaufort\'s Core Commercial district? Is the HBF Board TOO BUSY to monitor HBF actions at the HRB? Is the HBF Board TOO BUSY to do anything to help the people who want to be able to use their property including vacant Freedman\'s Cottages in the Northwest Quadrant.\n\nMr. Troutman, as a Board Member and officer, you owe a Fiduciary Duty to HBF that requires the \"highest standard of care\". You and your fellow board members have \"unique responsibilities related to monitoring, distribution, administration, and/or investment of property, such as public or charitable assets of the business, in addition to intangible assets, like the company\'s reputation and its role in the community. It is obvious that the HBF Board has relied too much on staff and failed to do sufficient fact checking. These reckless actions must end promptly if you and your Board Members fulfill your Fiduciary Duty.\n\nWe have invested substantial amounts in improving Beaufort\'s Core Commercial District. We have complied with all regulations despite claims by HBF to the contrary. We will not sit by while misleading statements and falsehoods damage our reputation, our business and property rights. We will not be concerned with claims that you are \"too busy.\"\n\nI extend to you and your Board an invitation to help with Project Shelter or the Arts District or other creative ways to help benefit Beaufort and the vacant Freedman\'s Cottages in the Historic District. As small, locally owned companies, 303 Associates and The Beaufort Inn have been busy trying to do just that for decades. You work for Merrill Lynch, one of the largest investment management firms in the world. Merrill is owned by Bank of America, one of the largest banks in the world. If you truly care about historic preservation in Beaufort, then stop the smear tactics and deceit. Stop trying to subvert a long-standing legal process and work with others to bring some of the vast resources controlled by Merrill and BOA to help fill these empty buildings and to save heirs properties and homes. If you will do this now, it can be a legacy that will give satisfaction and instill pride in you, in your family and in your company.\n\nSincerely,\n\nRichard H. Stewart\n\n(paid advertisement)', 'OPEN LETTER TO HISTORIC BEAUFORT FOUNDATION', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'open-letter-to-historic-beaufort-foundation', '', '', '2022-01-13 11:46:38', '2022-01-13 16:46:38', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=48894', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(48898, 4, '2021-03-17 13:50:58', '2021-03-17 17:50:58', '<strong>By Lolita Huckaby</strong>\r\n<h4>Can we talk some more about growth – good and bad?</h4>\r\nBEAUFORT<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>- It was interesting that Island News Editor Mike McCombs had a front-page story last week about the missing historic marker from the corner of Bay and Scott streets.\r\n\r\nThere seems to be even greater public interest in the potential missing history of much of downtown Beaufort, indeed, the city\'s character.\r\n\r\nAt this point in history, the \"mystery\" is centered on Port Republic Street where 303 Associates and Dick Stewart have plans to covert much of the two block area into two major new buildings with 24 apartments, more than 80 additional rooms, a parking garage and expansion of the existing Beaufort Inn.\r\n\r\nSuffice to say, much has been said about the proposed projects, largely on social media. But people are talking and there’s no consensus … the people are divided.\r\n\r\nWhat will such building projects, if constructed, mean to the small, quaint downtown district. There\'s the initial construction phase to think about and then the addition of people … and their cars.\r\n\r\nFor many, the proposals mean progress and that means $$$ for restaurants and retail shops now struggling to overcome the financial setback of COVID.\r\n\r\nAs is often the case, action on these major projects is pretty much \"out of the barn.\" City approvals have been given and precedents have been set.\r\n\r\nIt is true that plans for the latest controversy, the corner of Charles and Port Republic streets, are in something of a holding pattern since the Historic Review Board, after a feisty meeting on March 10, agreed to the demolition of the old Edwards building, but only if final plans for the three-story apartment building proposed for the block are approved.\r\n\r\nThe issue of parking – always a hot topic in town – is to be satisfied by a proposed four-tier parking garage on Craven Street, also a 303 Associates project. Preliminary plans for the structure were approved by the city, aka the Historic Review Board, in 2017 and have received two extensions by the staff since then but no final approval.\r\n\r\nTo date, no ground has been broken for the garage although a nice, predominately vacant parking lot sits where Nippy\'s Grill use to serve lunch and, before that, Beaufort’s Alvin Ord\'s was<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>born. Talk about history!\r\n\r\nIt\'s a fact the City Council is now considering changes to the demolition ordinance, but only after three downtown buildings, including the former business home of one of the town\'s early black merchants, have been bulldozed for the Port Republic projects. The ordinance will put some sort of a time limit on the demolition permits which now run indefinitely.\r\n\r\nAnd the Council, after a controversy last year with the Historic Beaufort Foundation over appointments to the five-member Historic Review Board, agreed it was probably time for an update of the 1979 Beaufort Preservation Manual. Also referred to as the Milner Report, the document is suppose to serve as a guide for building in the city\'s historic district.\r\n\r\nThe update is slated for completion by the early fall, obviously too late to impact the 303 Associates projects on the review agendas now. But hopefully, not too late for other changes sure to come.\r\n<h4>Still waiting for the BiLo change</h4>\r\nBEAUFORT – Speaking of 303 Associates and change, no official word yet on the future of the Boundary Street Bi-Lo, scheduled to close its doors on April 4.\r\n\r\nLocated in the Beaufort Town Center Shopping Plaza, aka the Jean Ribaut Square, which is owned by Dick Stewart, the Bi-Lo was one of the few in the state NOT purchased by Food Lion. The Salisbury, N.C., grocery company purchased most of the South and North Carolina BiLos including the one in Shell Point. But not the Boundary Street location.\r\n\r\nWithout the grocery, much of the downtown area, including Pigeon Point and the Northwest Quadrant, becomes something of a \"food desert\" with the nearest grocery the Piggly Wiggly three miles away on Ribaut Road or across the Woods Bridge to grocery store mecca.\r\n\r\nOh yes, the \"new\" Publix is coming to the Plaza on S.C. 170, but anyone who\'s ridden by there to check on progress knows not to count on shopping those aisles any time soon.\r\n\r\nRumor is that Food Lion may be waiting in the wings with plans to come to the rescue of those poor grocery shoppers not lucky enough to have cars. But the company\'s public relations people aren\'t saying so. We\'ll just have to wait and see.\r\n<h4>Update on Dominion tree cutting</h4>\r\nBEAUFORT – You know there had to be one.\r\n\r\nCity staff reports the majority of the public tree massacre, aka the routine maintenance tree cutting by Dominion Energy, is complete.\r\n\r\nWhat\'s done is done. Ready for hurricane season.\r\n\r\nThere IS some more \"fine-tuning\" to be done … on the palmettos. The contract cutters are suppose to contact property owners before removal begins.\r\n\r\n<em>Lolita Huckaby Watson is a community volunteer and former reporter/editor with The Beaufort Gazette, The Savannah Morning News, Bluffton Today and Beaufort Today. She can be reached at bftbay@gmail.com.</em>', 'LOWCOUNTRY LOWDOWN', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'lowcountry-lowdown-29', '', '', '2021-03-20 18:14:31', '2021-03-20 22:14:31', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=48898', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(48901, 4, '2021-03-17 14:01:31', '2021-03-17 18:01:31', '<h4><b>Who gets more tickets in the Lowcountry, minorities or whites? And who gets a pass?</b></h4>\r\nBy Mindy Lucas\r\n\r\nWhen Lisa Allen got the most recent data back from the City of Beaufort earlier this year, she was pleased by what she saw in one set in particular.\r\n\r\nFor November and December, the data showed a 20-point swing in the number of citations, or tickets, between Black and White people. In October, the percentage of citations given had been equal, but just a month later, the percentage of White individuals cited had increased by 10 percent, while the percent for Black individuals cited had decreased by 10 percent.\r\n\r\nThe numbers seemed to be moving more toward each group’s percentage of the population – a <a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Screen-Shot-2021-03-17-at-1.53.36-PM.png\"><img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-48902\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Screen-Shot-2021-03-17-at-1.53.36-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"405\" height=\"844\"></a>good sign, Allen observed.\r\n\r\nFor Allen, a former news journalist and founder of the Citizens Task Force for Law Enforcement Accountability, the 20-point difference was a positive trend that also piqued her natural curiosity.\r\n\r\n“Having dealt with data for years, whenever you get a statistically significant change in data, one wants to know the reason why,” she said.\r\n\r\nWhile it remains unclear why the swing occurred, Allen said any number of factors could have caused the change – from police officers doing something differently while out on patrol to the population behaving differently.\r\n\r\nAt the same time, the data also showed an increase in the number of warnings given to Black residents, which suggested officers were giving this population the benefit of the doubt, Allen points out.\r\n\r\nEither way, it’s all part of what she and the 30-plus member task force has set out to look at as part of the group’s mission to increase the trust, collaboration and communication between residents and law enforcement.\r\n\r\nAllen and other members of the task force started meeting with the heads of local law enforcement agencies last summer. As part of that effort, the agencies release their data to the task force, while Allen shares the task force’s reports on the data with the agencies before releasing them the community.\r\n\r\nThe number of traffic stops, citations and warnings are part of a larger pool of data the group asked the agencies to make public. Since then, the task force has received nearly all of the data requested from the four major law enforcement entities in the area.\r\n\r\nThat in itself is saying something, Allen said.\r\n\r\n“No one likes to have someone looking over their shoulders,” she said. “This is new to a lot of the local law enforcement agencies, and overall they’ve all been very cooperative and understanding of the need to provide this information to the community.”\r\n\r\nCitations and warning numbers, and more importantly who is receiving them, can be particularly compelling to examine since law enforcement officers have some level of discretion in this area, both Allen and agency heads noted.\r\n\r\nThe task force also strives to understand exactly what the numbers mean and provide context where needed.\r\n\r\nFor example, in the data provided, a warning is generally counted as something given to one individual. However, an individual can actually rack up multiple citations during one incident. For instance, if someone is stopped and given a ticket for speeding, he or she may also be ticketed for something else such as a suspended license.\r\n\r\nThe city and county do not currently provide a breakout of the numbers of people who have received citations since that isn’t something easily provided or would require matching thousands of individual data points, Allen explained.\r\n\r\nThat’s why it’s important to note when looking at the data provided for citations, those numbers don’t represent individuals but the total number of citations given, she said.\r\n\r\nStill, even with multiple citations thrown into the mix, the instances of multiple citations should occur equally between White and Black populations, she argued.\r\n\r\nIn addition, the task force believes that the benefit of the doubt, whether issuing a warning or a ticket, should be extended to everyone equally, regardless of race.\r\n\r\nBeaufort’s Police Chief Dale McDorman said officers with the City of Beaufort practice non-biased policing and receive extensive bias profile training, taught by instructors from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy.\r\n\r\n“Unintentional bias does occur, and we want to make sure that all of our officers are trained to be aware of it,” he said in his statement included in the task force’s February report.\r\n\r\nAnother caveat in comparing the data to a group’s population numbers, as the task force is doing, is to note that those who are stopped, ticketed or warned are not necessarily residents. They may be visitors or just passing through the area.\r\n\r\nIt’s something that every jurisdiction has pushed back on, Allen said, since chiefs and division heads often say residents aren’t the only population they are policing.\r\n\r\n“And it makes sense,” she concedes, noting that compared to Beaufort’s population of just more than 13,000 people, the number of people passing through the city on any given day can easily reach 60,000 vehicles, according to both the city and S.C. Department of Transportation data, Allen said.\r\n\r\nBut the task force does take into consideration Beaufort’s visitor and tourism-related traffic, including those attending Parris Island’s Marine Corps graduation ceremonies.\r\n\r\nStill, it has to have some benchmark to start with, she said, adding that’s why she frequently includes the populations and demographics of surrounding areas as well.\r\n\r\n“That’s why I’ve pulled the lens back to even reflect Chatham County, which includes Savannah. Chatham County is only 40 percent African American, so there’s no jurisdiction within an hour’s drive of the City of Beaufort that is a majority African American with the exception of St. Helena Island and Hampton County,” she said.\r\n\r\n<strong>Outside of Beaufort</strong>\r\n\r\nSo how are other jurisdictions in Beaufort County doing in terms of citations and warnings?\r\n\r\nData provided from the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office showed that while White people received more than half of all warnings given and nearly 40 percent of all citations issued for 2020 – much less than their percentage of the population – people of color were warned and ticketed much more than their percentage or share of the population.\r\n\r\nIn the county, when it comes to the number of warnings given compared to their share of the population, White people are much more likely to be given a pass, Allen noted.\r\n\r\nIn Bluffton, data provided by the Bluffton Police Department also showed while White people received half of all citations issued and over 60% of all warnings issued for 2020, people of color received citations at a greater proportion than their population in the community.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Screen-Shot-2021-03-17-at-11.58.31-AM.png\"><img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-48809\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Screen-Shot-2021-03-17-at-11.58.31-AM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"690\" height=\"724\"></a>\r\n\r\nHowever, the numbers of warnings people of color received more closely aligned with their population’s numbers, suggesting that officers were giving those in this group the benefit of the doubt, Allen said.\r\n\r\nStill, the most compelling data comparison here was the number of warnings and citations overall given with a larger share of the warnings given to White people, Allen noted.\r\n\r\nOfficials with both the sheriff’s office and town of Bluffton have stated they enforce laws impartially and practice non-bias policing.\r\n\r\n“We are confident that the outcomes of our traffic stops are the result of ethical and duty-bound policing,” Sheriff PJ Tanner said in his statement included in the task force’s report.\r\n\r\n“We hold our deputies to a high standard, backed by strong policy and adherence to professional accountability. We remain open to discussions that help us achieve our mission of better understanding and addressing the diverse issues affecting Beaufort County,” he said.\r\n\r\nAllen said it’s also important to note there are “many factors” that impact why some populations encounter law enforcement more often than others – poverty, laws targeting specific populations, unintentional bias or systemic barriers may all contribute.\r\n\r\n“…It likely extends far beyond law enforcement. Many in our community, including those who commute into the county to work, face disproportionate challenges regarding stable housing, quality education and job opportunities. This is just one aspect of a much larger problem,” she said.\r\n\r\n<strong>Where is the task force’s work now?</strong>\r\n\r\nSince meeting with the police chiefs and heads of all four of the area’s major law enforcement jurisdictions, all have provided much of the data the task force has requested such as citations, warnings, arrests, numbers and demographics of sworn officers, use of force numbers and type and citizen complaints.\r\n\r\nPort Royal just recently provided this data, which the task force is currently reviewing.\r\n\r\nIn addition, both the City of Beaufort and Town of Bluffton’s police departments have taken steps to post their data on their respective websites for greater public access, which the task force has commended.\r\n\r\n“Those two are doing a great job,” Allen said.\r\n\r\nThe task force hopes that by continuing to track and monitor the data, the findings will lead to more community discussions on ways to increase law enforcement effectiveness and impartiality.\r\n\r\n“In order to have an inclusive, fair society, public officials and the public can’t make assumptions based on anecdotes and beliefs,” Allen concluded in a release earlier this year.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n“We want our leaders to use facts to guide us toward a community that treats everyone with respect and offers opportunities equally,” she said. “Gathering and posting data on a regular basis can help them – and us – do that.”\r\n\r\n<b>NEXT UP IN THIS SERIES</b>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">A closer look at some of the area’s arrest data and how the area’s numbers compare to national trends.\r\n<b></b></p>\r\n<strong>ABOUT THIS SERIES</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Island News takes a look at the work of the Citizens Task Force for Law Enforcement Accountability, created in 2020, and their findings.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>WHAT IS THE CITIZENS TASK FORCE FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT ACCOUNTABILITY?</b></p>\r\nA grassroots, community based group, the Citizens Task Force for Law Enforcement Accountability was formed last July by county residents in response to the death of George Floyd at the hands of police in Minneapolis and the worldwide protests that followed. The task force is guided in part by recommendations from the 2015 President’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing.\r\n\r\nThe group’s mission is to “increase the trust, collaboration and communication between residents and law enforcement, which in turn will make everyone — officers, deputies and residents — safer.”\r\n\r\nThat task force is currently working with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office, the Beaufort Police Department; the Bluffton Police Department and the Port Royal Police Department.\r\n\r\nThe task force also wants to “improve the transparency of Beaufort County’s police and sheriff departments’ policies, training, and staffing, as well as track traffic stops, arrests, use of force, citizen complaints, and in-custody injury or death by age, gender, and race.”\r\n<h4><b>&nbsp;</b></h4>', 'Benefit of the Doubt', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'benefit-of-the-doubt', '', '', '2021-03-19 06:20:43', '2021-03-19 10:20:43', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=48901', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(48980, 4, '2021-03-24 11:30:42', '2021-03-24 15:30:42', '<strong>By Scott Graber</strong>\r\n\r\nIt is Sunday and it is warmer.\r\n\r\nThe early morning warmth is in stark contrast to the frigid weather we experienced in January and February. The sunlight streaking my lawn seems to be a harbinger of a warmer, happier, vaccine-attenuated future.\r\n\r\nToday we learn that Hong Kong is relatively quiet, its streets no longer choked with Chinese — young people who resent Beijing and who long for their British Colonial past. These beaten-back kids accepting, grudgingly accepting to be sure, the Beijing model that says, “We’re going to let you make money… but you can’t criticize the Party or the government.”\r\n\r\nThe Chinese have made a remarkable economic turnaround in my lifetime. In 1945, when I came into this world, China was a huge, impoverished, unstable empire sliding inexorably into civil war. When I was in college they got themselves into a internal, self-consuming “cultural revolution” that turned China’s teenagers against their parents.\r\n\r\nThe kids shamed, exiled and systematically destroyed their elders because they were not pure — or pure enough. We watched this self-flagellation from a distance wondering if these strange folk would ever learn to get along with each other.\r\n\r\nChina has a geography that begins with 160,000 square miles of real property known as the North China Plain. This fertile, well watered topography permits two harvests (mostly rice and soybeans) and is the home of one billion people. It is China’s center of gravity.\r\n\r\nFor a long time various governments — called dynasties — tried to protect the North China Plain from the fierce horsemen who wandered down from Mongolia. The most famous of these, Kublai Khan, ruled for almost 90 years. Later the British and other European powers divided China into spheres of economic influence. Then, in 1932, the Japanese invaded, engaging in rape and butchery that beggars the modern imagination. Please read “Rape of Nanking” if you need more details.\r\n\r\nChina now has a population of 1.4 billion people and an authoritarian government determined to keep these 1.4 billion people employed and fed and reasonable healthy. In order to do this it must keep its economy expanding. And so it has engaged the world with an economic strategy that effectively says, “We will make televisions, cell phones and ear buds for cheap; sell them for cheap; but you’ve got to let us get our raw materials wherever we can — and for cheap.”\r\n\r\nThis formula plays itself out everywhere, but mostly visibly in Africa, where China has captured the markets for cobalt, coltan, manganese and oil. It has completely replaced the Colonial powers in terms of trade (in these raw materials) and it is currently rebuilding Africa’s roads, its colonial-era rail beds and its port facilities under its “One Belt, One Road” Program.\r\n\r\n“One Belt, One Road” worries many in the United States because we see resources falling under Chinese control. But what really worries the United States is the fact that China wants to insure that these raw materials get back to China without any geographical hindrance. In this connection they are essentially annexing the South China Sea and the East China Sea. They are also building aircraft carriers and submarines in order to make these annexations creditable.\r\n\r\nBut does this de facto annexation have anything to do with Beaufort?\r\n\r\nSome years ago the Port of Savannah made a decision to focus on Chinese made goods and the distribution of those goods throughout the United States. These days about 40 percent of Savannah’s port business deals with huge Chinese container ships and their cargo.\r\n\r\nThe other local interest, the United States Marine Corps, trains many of its young recruits on Parris Island. It is the presence of these young men and women on Okinawa, now going on 75 years, that has lent stability to the relationships between China, Japan, the Koreas and the Philippines.\r\n\r\n(It is important to remember that the Japanese, worried about a reliable source of oil, rubber and raw materials, also took control the South China Sea in 1941 by seizing Singapore, Saigon and Manila.)\r\n\r\nRecent polling reveals an overwhelming distrust of the Chinese people. Part of that distrust stems from the Wuhan Virus and the appropriation of American technology. But do we have a stake in keeping China’s economy growing and stable?\r\n\r\nMass unemployment will bring chaos to the 1.4 billion people crammed into urban areas. Unemployment will bring demonstrations. And where those demonstrations go may not be a good place for China, for its neighbors, or for the United States.\r\n\r\n<em>Scott Graber is a lawyer, novelist, veteran columnist and longtime resident of Port Royal. He can be reached at cscottgraber@gmail.com.</em>', 'How will we address modern China?', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'how-will-we-address-modern-china', '', '', '2021-03-24 11:31:21', '2021-03-24 15:31:21', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=48980', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(48983, 4, '2021-03-24 11:33:13', '2021-03-24 15:33:13', '<strong>By Terry Manning</strong>\r\n\r\nThe lyrics of the old gospel song bubble up from distant memory.\r\n\r\n“Don\'t let the devil ride,\r\n\r\nOh, don\'t let the devil ride,\r\n\r\nIf you let the devil ride,\r\n\r\nHe will want to drive,\r\n\r\nDon\'t let him ride”\r\n\r\nThis usually happens when I am watching or reading news about the most recent former president and the threats he makes against lawmakers who didn’t support his false claims of fraud in the 2020 presidential election or who speak publicly about the Republic Party’s needing to move on from his influence.\r\n\r\n“Don\'t let him flag you down\r\n\r\nOh, oh, don\'t you let him flag you down\r\n\r\nIf he flags you down, he turns your soul around\r\n\r\nDon\'t let him ride”\r\n\r\nIt happens when I hear politicians who should know better make statements that defy common sense. Like Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson, who made comments about not being afraid of the rioters who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 because, “I knew those were people that love this country, that truly respect law enforcement, would never do anything to break the law, and so I wasn\'t concerned.”\r\n\r\nMaybe Johnson would have felt differently if he had been dressed as a Capitol policeman, but I digress …\r\n\r\nHe continued — prefacing his next comments with, “This could get me in trouble” — he would have been “a little concerned” if the demonstrators had been Black Lives Matter and Antifa activists. A mostly white crowd of armed insurgents? What’s to worry about? A predominantly Black crowd marching for police reform? Grab your guns!\r\n\r\n“Don\'t you let him be your boss\r\n\r\nDon\'t you let him be your boss\r\n\r\nIf you let him be your boss\r\n\r\nYour soul will be lost\r\n\r\nDon\'t let him ride”\r\n\r\nIt happened when I read South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott told Fox News that “Woke supremacy is as bad as white supremacy.”\r\n\r\nI ask you, dear reader, just what in the who-said-huh is “woke supremacy”? Is that what brought down Dr. Seuss? Pepé Le Pew? Mr. Potato Head? I guess when you compare those atrocities to hundreds of years of systemic racism and racially motivated violence, including the recent massage parlor shootings in Atlanta, maybe Scott … has a – No, I won’t grant his having a point even for the sake of emphasizing how foolish he sounded making it. There is no “woke supremacy,” Sen. Scott! He knows better, but he also knows who his constituents are.\r\n\r\n“Don\'t let him drive your car\r\n\r\nDon\'t you let him drive your car\r\n\r\nIf you let him drive your car\r\n\r\nHe\'s sure to go too far\r\n\r\nDon\'t let him drive”\r\n\r\nIt happened when South Carolina’s senior senator, Lindsey Graham, was quoted waxing mystically to Axios about the former president: “There’s something about (Donald) Trump. There’s a dark side, and there’s some magic there, and what I’m trying to do is harness the magic.”\r\n\r\nThere are entire fictional genres based on the various ways attempts to “harness” dark forces can go wrong, but sure, Lindsey, why not you? He is convinced the party can’t regain control of Congress next year without the support of the former president and the sizable bloc of Republican voters he still commands. He’s probably right.\r\n\r\nWhat a dilemma for Republicans like Liz Cheney, Adam Kinzinger, Mitt Romney — and probably Mitch McConnell — who are ready to leave Trump in the rearview mirror, but the devil can’t fade in the distance while he still has the wheel.\r\n\r\n“Don\'t let him call your name\r\n\r\nDon\'t you let him call your name\r\n\r\nIf you let him call your name\r\n\r\nYou get there just the same\r\n\r\nDon\'t let him ride”\r\n\r\nI’m not actually calling Trump the devil; the GOP’s problems are bigger than one man. The triumvirate menaces of racism, greed and violence have driven too much of our nation’s history. It doesn’t matter which party was in charge. But the current Republican Party seems to have embraced them with an enthusiasm and openness that is newly troubling.\r\n\r\nThe Rev. Oris Mays left us a warning in lyrics they might do well to heed. Or maybe they have decided the potential gains from the dark forces they embrace will be worth the risk. Heaven help us all if they fail — or if they succeed.\r\n\r\n<em>Terry E. Manning lives and works in Savannah, Ga. He is a Clemson graduate and worked for 20 years as a journalist. He can be reached at teemanning@gmail.com.</em>', 'Dark forces drive political machinations', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'dark-forces-drive-political-machinations', '', '', '2021-03-30 14:58:36', '2021-03-30 18:58:36', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=48983', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(48985, 4, '2021-03-24 11:34:34', '2021-03-24 15:34:34', '<strong>LowcoSports.com</strong>\r\n\r\nBeaufort High’s girls and May River’s boys took home the team titles Saturday at the Marwin Kline Invitational track meet held at Whale Branch Early College High School.\r\n\r\nSenior standout Layla Warren led the way for Beaufort’s girls, who totaled 142 points to easily outpace May River (98.5) and Hilton Head High (91) to top the 12-team field. Battery Creek (79) was fourth, followed by Bluffton (56.5) in fifth.\r\n\r\nWarren won both the 100- and 400-meter hurdles and finished second in the javelin, and the Eagles claimed the 4•100 and 4•400 relays. Anna Brown also claimed gold in the 800, and Jayla Daise was second in the shot put and discus and third in the javelin.\r\n\r\nBattery Creek’s Myra Smith had a monster day, winning both the 100 and 200 — and edging Bluffton star Tacoya Heyward in the 100 with a time of 12.63 seconds — and placing second in the triple jump. Teammate Keona Sanders won the high jump and was runner-up in the 400 hurdles, and Erica Tobin claimed gold in the javelin, silver in the high jump, and bronze in the 100.\r\n\r\nMay River’s boys dominated on the track, sweeping the relays and getting wins from Jaxon Beebe (1600) and Fareed Abdullah (200) to rack up 129 points and edge Beaufort High by 20. Battery Creek (87) was third, followed by Hilton Head High (73) in a 14-team field.\r\n\r\nBeaufort’s Nash Mills claimed a pair of victories in the 400 and 3200, and Charlie Bennett edged Beebe by less than a second to win the 800 and placed third in the 1600.\r\n\r\nBattery Creek’s Michael Martello was a multi-event winner, claiming the shot put and discus. Simmons was the 100 and placed second in the 200, and Whale Branch’s Richard Parker won the 110 hurdles and was third in the long jump.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\r\n\r\nJohn Paul II did not have any champions, but the Golden Warriors had two athletes hit qualifying standards for the SCISA State Championships — Bella Termini in the discus (71-3) and Jeremiah Young in the 200 (25.34).<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>', 'Beaufort girls, May River boys take titles at Marwin Kline Invitational', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'beaufort-girls-may-river-boys-take-titles-at-marwin-kline-invitational', '', '', '2021-03-24 11:34:34', '2021-03-24 15:34:34', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=48985', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(48987, 4, '2021-03-24 11:35:33', '2021-03-24 15:35:33', '<strong>By Brian Rietveld</strong>\r\n<strong>LowcoSports.com</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Jerry Bruns Show continued this weekend as the brisk, windy conditions were not enough to cool off the Beaufort High sophomore, who continued his hot start to the high school boys golf season by claiming low medalist honors in a four-team match Saturday at Dolphin Head Golf Club on Hilton Head Island.\r\n\r\nBruns shot even-par 72 at the Gary Player track to earn his second individual title of the young season, finishing three shots clear of Hilton Head High’s Nolan Hawkins.\r\n\r\nCoach Rawn Grant and Seahawks won the team title with a team total of 315. Hawkins led the Seahawks with a three-over 75, followed by Ben Batson’s 78. To round out their top four scores, Hilton Head High took two of the three 81s carded by Garret Fader, Michael Gavin, and Jackson Crouch.\r\n\r\nBeaufort finished second with a team total 332. Eagles freshman Simon McAlister signed an 83 total to partner up with Bruns’ impressive 72. James Island High School finished third with a total of 342 and Bluffton High School rounded out the match with a team total of 375.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\r\n\r\nBluffton sophomore Jones Saylor continued his strong play this season with a steady 7-over 79 in the cold winds. James Island’s top player, Connor Heyboer, turned in a 77, good enough for third lowest on the day.', 'Bruns wins again, but Seahawks take team title', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'bruns-wins-again-but-seahawks-take-team-title', '', '', '2021-03-24 11:35:33', '2021-03-24 15:35:33', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=48987', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(48989, 4, '2021-03-24 11:36:15', '2021-03-24 15:36:15', '<strong>LowcoSports.com</strong>\r\n\r\nJohn Paul II swept all eight races to claim the SCISA State Sailing Regatta championship Friday at the South Carolina Yacht Club.\r\n\r\nFrom the first race to the last, the Golden Warriors were in control, winning each race and taking several of the contests by several boat lengths.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\r\n\r\nJPII claimed the title with a perfect score of eight points, easily outpacing runner-up Porter-Gaud (20). Hilton Head Christian Academy (26) was third, followed by Hilton Head Prep (39).<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\r\n\r\nThe winning squad was made up of Neil Bunce, Caroline Gilmour, Sara Sullivan, Thomas Mazzeo, Michael Fitzgibbons, and Andrew Todesco.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>', 'JPII claims SCISA state title', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'jpii-claims-scisa-state-title', '', '', '2021-03-24 11:36:15', '2021-03-24 15:36:15', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=48989', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(48991, 4, '2021-03-24 11:37:03', '2021-03-24 15:37:03', '<strong>LowcoSports.com</strong>\r\n\r\nBeaufort High scored four runs in the fifth inning to break open a close game, and Chase McKelvey closed the door with two scoreless innings as the Eagles claimed an 8-5 victory in their series opener with Region 7-4A rival James Island on Monday.\r\n\r\nOllie Holmes earned the win on the mound and went 2-for-3 with a homer and two RBIs, and leadoff man Matt Bornsheuer went 3-for-4 with two RBIs to help the Eagles hand the Trojans their first loss of the region slate.\r\n\r\nThe Trojans opened the scoring when two runs scored on a wild pitch on a crazy play in the first inning, but Holmes singled home Bornsheuer in the bottom half to cut the margin in half. Beaufort took the lead in the second, as Josh Denton drew a leadoff walk, James Davenport doubled, and Bornsheuer tied it with an RBI single before Davenport came around on a wild pitch for a 3-2 lead.\r\n\r\nJames Island tied it with a double-steal of home in the third, but Holmes led off the next inning with a solo blast to left to give the Eagles the lead for good. Holmes drew a leadoff walk to spark the big fifth inning, scoring on Colin Peterson’s double before Davenport and William Winburn added sacrifice flies and Bornsheuer had an RBI single later in the frame.\r\n\r\nHolmes walked the first two batters in the sixth and McKelvey issued a free pass to his first batter to give the Trojans an opening, but the sophomore worked out of the jam with minimal damage thanks to an inning-ending double play when Bornsheuer gunned down a runner at the plate on a fly out to right.\r\n\r\nJames Island put two runners on in the seventh, but McKelvey again walked the tightrope to nail down the save and a huge region-opening win.', 'Beaufort High hands Trojans first region loss', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'beaufort-high-hands-trojans-first-region-loss', '', '', '2021-03-24 11:37:03', '2021-03-24 15:37:03', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=48991', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(48993, 4, '2021-03-24 11:37:56', '2021-03-24 15:37:56', 'May River’s Alano Moore, left, battles for control of the ball with Beaufort’s Nevaeh Wiggins during a very physical lacrosse game Monday night at Beaufort High. The visiting Lady Sharks defeated the Lady Eagles 11-12 in double overtime. Photo by Bob Sofaly.', 'TOUGH LOSS', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'tough-loss', '', '', '2021-03-24 11:37:56', '2021-03-24 15:37:56', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=48993', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(48995, 4, '2021-03-24 11:48:39', '2021-03-24 15:48:39', '<strong>From staff reports</strong>\r\n\r\nTwo John Paul II Catholic School seniors have been promoted to the rank of Eagle Scout.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_48975\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"256\"]<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/JonathanField.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-48975\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/JonathanField-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"256\" height=\"320\" /></a> Jonathan Field[/caption]\r\n\r\nJonathan Field and Hayden Jennings are members of St. Peter’s Catholic Church Troop 200. Jonathan’s project was the addition of a beach volleyball court and Hayden’s project was the addition of an outside classroom.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_48976\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"278\"]<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/HaydenJennings.jpg\"><img class=\" wp-image-48976\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/HaydenJennings-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"278\" height=\"348\" /></a> Hayden Jennings[/caption]\r\n\r\n“I realized that our school loves volleyball – credit to our Powder Puff Volleyball Tournament and House Volleyball Tournament last year – so I made it my mission to construct an outdoor volleyball court,” Field said in a news release. “As soon as we set the net up, students were playing on it. Since then, its only rest has been at night when the students aren’t at school.”\r\n\r\nField noted that many hands and hearts contributed to his project and he is grateful for their help.\r\n\r\n“Bill Nimmer, Richard Jennings, and Michael Brock were instrumental in achieving a final product worthy of admiration, and I could not have done it without the continued support of my parents,” Field said. “I would also like to thank other JPII students that supported my cause.”\r\n\r\n“I thought an outdoor classroom structure was a great idea, so I went with it,” Jennings said. “Anyone who visits or attends the campus of JPII can take a trip down to the classroom and use it. It is a great alternative learning environment along with a great spot to relax.”\r\n\r\nAccording to Hayden, his project would not have been possible without the special support of his parents.\r\n\r\n“I had my parents help me all throughout my scouting career and so when the Eagle Scout project slowly approached, they were by my side the whole time.”\r\n\r\nMany of Hayden’s friends, fellow scouts, and JPII classmates (Sam Rembold, Aidan Tibbitt, Kristian Santos, Jonathan Field, Tripp Currier, David Shaw, Edwin Cisca, Ben Richardson, Austin McIntosh, Malone Kinard-Huisinger, and Steven Schidrich) stepped up to assist him in constructing the classroom.\r\n\r\nOnly four percent of Boy Scouts achieve Eagle Scout, the organization’s highest rank. To reach Eagle Scout, a scout must earn a minimum of 21 merit badges, plan and oversee a project requiring at least 100 man-hours, and additional community service requirements.', 'Pair of JPII seniors achieve Eagle Scout rank', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'pair-of-jpii-seniors-achieve-eagle-scout-rank', '', '', '2021-03-24 11:48:39', '2021-03-24 15:48:39', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=48995', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(48998, 4, '2021-03-24 11:50:45', '2021-03-24 15:50:45', '<h2>Scholarships named in honor of author Pat Conroy</h2>\r\n<strong>From staff reports</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Fripp Island Women’s Club has awarded Pat Conroy Water Is Wide Scholarships to Alyson Boggess and Robert Powel, both students at the Technical College of the Lowcountry.\r\n\r\nIn honor of author and longtime Fripp Island resident Pat Conroy (1945-2016), the Fripp Island Women’s Club (FIWC) created the scholarship in 2016. In collaboration with the nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center, FIWC awards the scholarship to adult students over the age of 21 returning to college in order to enhance their education and their professional endeavors.\r\n\r\nTo date, the FIWC has sponsored and presented five scholarships, totaling $9,000, to students attending the University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB) and the Technical College of the Lowcountry (TCL).\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_48972\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"387\"]<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Powell111546.jpg\"><img class=\" wp-image-48972\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Powell111546.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"387\" height=\"516\" /></a> Robert Powell[/caption]\r\n\r\nBoggess, of Beaufort, is a senior nursing student at TCL, where she also serves as her class representative. She is a busy wife, involved mother of 3 children, and also an active volunteer at the YMCA.\r\n\r\nHer letters of recommendation comment on her stellar work ethic, sensitivity, and empathy. To quote her letter of nomination,\"She has a servant\'s heart, and I cannot think of a better person who would be your nurse.”\r\n\r\nOne of her instructors describes her as \"a natural leader, hardworking, and shows great compassion.\" Alyson will graduate in May 2021 with her Associates Degree in Nursing.\r\n\r\nPowel, of Bluffton, is enrolled in TCL’s Physical Therapy Assistant Program. He wishes to use his own physical therapy experience to \"inspire patients and pass along hope\" during recovery.\r\n\r\nOne letter of recommendation speaks to Powel’s balancing a full-time job along with pursuing his education and volunteering for many community events and charities. Another recommendation said, “Robert, born and raised in Beaufort, is an excellent communicator and problem solver, who also introduced (me) to collard greens, shag dancing, and college sports.”\r\n\r\nTo learn more about the FIWC and how you can support or apply for the Pat Conroy Water Is Wide Scholarship, visit www.frippwc.com/scholarship.html.\r\n\r\nAnd to learn more about the educational mission of the nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center, visit www.patconroyliterarycenter.org.', 'Fripp Island Women’s Club awards 2 scholarships to TCL students', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'fripp-island-womens-club-awards-2-scholarships-to-tcl-students', '', '', '2021-03-24 11:50:45', '2021-03-24 15:50:45', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=48998', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(49000, 4, '2021-03-24 11:52:31', '2021-03-24 15:52:31', '<strong>From staff reports</strong>\r\n\r\nBeloved southern storyteller Pat Conroy (1945-2016) – best known as the author of The Water Is Wide, The Great Santini, The Lords of Discipline, and The Prince of Tides – is as synonymous with the Lowcountry as pluff mud. And five years after his death, the Beaufort literary center bearing his name is entering a new chapter.\r\n\r\nThe nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center was established by Conroy’s family and friends in 2016 following the author’s death from pancreatic cancer. The Center continues Conroy’s legacy as educator and storyteller through an interpretive center and a robust calendar of in-person and virtual educational events to the benefit of writers, readers, teachers, and students in and well beyond the lowcountry.\r\n\r\nOn the basis of the remarkable experiences of its thousands of annual visitors and the quality of its top-notch educational programs, the Conroy Center has quickly grown into a must-see destination of the lowcountry.\r\n\r\nThe Center is Tripadvisor’s top-rated attraction in Beaufort, South Carolina’s only affiliate of the American Writers Museum, second American Library Association Literary Landmark, and winner of the 2019 Civitas Award for Tourism Leadership.\r\n\r\nNow the Conroy Center begins a new chapter with the purchase and renovation of its permanent home at 601 Bladen Street, the former Svalina Law Firm building, open for public tours Thursday through Sunday, noon to 4 p.m., and other times by appointment.\r\n\r\nThe Conroy Center has come home, like Conroy himself, whose USMC family had moved 23 times before arriving in Beaufort in 1961, when Pat was 16 and first fell in love with the historic seaside town he would adopt as his hometown and muse.<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Porch-on-King-St.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-large wp-image-48969\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Porch-on-King-St-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1020\" height=\"765\" /></a>\r\n\r\nWith its waterfront views, free parking, and welcoming red doors, the Center’s new building houses a three-room main gallery filled with curated artifacts from Conroy’s writing and teaching life — including his Fripp Island writing desk, his father’s flight jacket, and examples of the author’s handwritten manuscripts and correspondence.\r\n\r\nVisitors are guided through the exhibition by an extraordinary corps of volunteer docents, many of whom knew the author personally and are able to share their own stories as part of the tour experience.\r\n\r\nThe Center also has a gift shop, featuring books by and about Conroy as well as by a selection of local writers, guest instructors, and Conroy Center volunteers.\r\n\r\nThe new location also has rooms named in honor of writers Cassandra King Conroy and Anne Rivers Siddons, and an education room that will serve as a hub for the Center’s many programs benefiting readers and writers alike — including critique groups, writers workshops, book club discussions, and visiting writers programs.\r\n\r\nThe Conroy Center’s new location at the corner of Bladen and King Streets also comes with quite a scenic view of the Beaufort River and a section of Bay Street which Conroy immortalized as the Street of Tides in his novel The Prince of Tides.\r\n\r\nAdmission to the nonprofit Conroy Center is free, but donations are always welcome. The purchase and renovation of the building was made possibility by the gracious generosity of many donors, and gifts in support of the Center’s new home are most welcome through the Center’s website, by mail, or in person.\r\n\r\nTo learn more about the Pat Conroy Literary Center’s year-round educational mission, calendar of upcoming programs, and opportunities to donate in support, please visit online at www.patconroyliterarycenter.org or in person at 601 Bladen Street in historic Beaufort.', 'Pat Conroy Literary Center begins new chapter at 601 Bladen', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'pat-conroy-literary-center-begins-new-chapter-at-601-bladen', '', '', '2021-03-24 11:52:31', '2021-03-24 15:52:31', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49000', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(49002, 4, '2021-03-23 11:52:46', '2021-03-23 15:52:46', 'When the pandemic sent the nation into a shutdown last year, plenty of Americans found themselves jobless and in need of quick solutions to stay financially afloat.\r\n\r\nSome scurried to online job sites in hopes of finding a new position pronto, while others endeavored to learn new skills that would enhance their job prospects.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\r\n\r\nBut not everyone reacts in prompt and practical ways when faced with hardship. Job loss, or any setback in or out of a pandemic, comes with emotional baggage that can paralyze people when they need to take action, says Dr. Allen Lycka (www.drallenlycka.com), co-author of the international bestseller The Secrets to Living a Fantastic Life.\r\n\r\n“Too often, we can’t summon the will to triumph over such adversities because we let a victim mentality overtake us,” says Lycka, who for three decades was a cosmetic dermatologist, but today is a transformational keynote speaker, thought leader, and life-changing coach.\r\n\r\n“When you’re going through immense adversity, it’s difficult to think that you can come out better and stronger on the other side. But you can.”\r\n\r\nTo do so, he says, there are inner qualities people need to call on that will help, such as:\r\n\r\nTenacity. If there is one attribute that determines success, it’s tenacity. Intelligence and skill are great to have, but it’s those who bring tenacity and perseverance who always succeed. Hard work, even when you feel you can’t do it, pays off. That’s true on the job and it’s true when you’re looking for a job. Sure, you need to refuel sometimes. So, take a break, then get back to it. But don’t break for too long.\r\n\r\nAttitude. Attitude follows closely behind tenacity because it affects so many aspects of a person’s life, such as emotional state, personality, social interactions, and career. “We all know someone in our life who, no matter how great things are going, will complain about something,” Lycka says. “They will complain, whine and frown.” Your attitude determines whether or not you will enjoy life and finish it successfully.\r\n\r\nEnthusiasm. It’s difficult for people to summon strong feelings of excitement about the next stage of life when life’s current stage has knocked them down. But they must. “Enthusiasm is the spark you bring to daily life that starts the fire,” Lycka says. It’s important to remember that enthusiasm is contagious. Maybe you aren’t spreading it right now, but perhaps you can catch it. Since your time and energy are limited, pay attention to how you feel after spending time with people in your life, and seek out those who fill you up, energize and inspire you.\r\n\r\nVulnerability. This one may sound surprising, but it’s really not. “If you don’t allow yourself to be vulnerable, then you won’t take risks,” Lycka says. We may not like vulnerability because we think it’s bad, but it’s neither good nor bad. To win and accomplish whatever it is you set out to accomplish, you must take a risk and that means you are going to have to make yourself vulnerable.\r\n\r\n“It’s important to remember that it’s not what happens to you, it’s what you do with what happens,” Lycka says. “Taking on a mindset with that point of view may be challenging at first, but once you do, life will be enormously different.”\r\n\r\n<em>About Dr. Allen Lycka (www.drallenlycka.com): He was previously acknowledged as one of the leading cosmetic dermatologists globally for three decades and is now a transformational keynote speaker, life-changing coach, workshop provider and mentor. At the top of his career in 2003, he was crushed by a misdiagnosis of ALS (also known as Lou Gehrig\'s disease) and was told he had six months to live. He defied the odds by finding another doctor who saved his life. A near death survivor, he discovered his “golden pearls” through the experience. He has now dedicated his life to helping others and provides answers in his international bestselling book, The Secrets to Living A Fantastic Life… Discover The 13 Golden Pearls Within, co-authored with Harriet Tinka, who had a similar life experience, surviving death after being kidnapped, stabbed, and left for dead. The “Golden Pearls” are the commonality they discovered.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></em>', '4 inner strengths that can help you survive pandemic year losses', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', '4-inner-strengths-that-can-help-you-survive-pandemic-year-losses', '', '', '2021-03-24 11:53:34', '2021-03-24 15:53:34', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49002', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(49004, 4, '2021-03-24 11:55:28', '2021-03-24 15:55:28', 'There are many misunderstandings surrounding one of the sweetest nutritional topics: sugar.\r\n\r\nOver the centuries, this crystalline sweetener has invaded everyone’s snacks, drinks, guts, and minds. It has caused its fair share of controversy, too.\r\n\r\nAlthough everyone is familiar with sugar as a concept, what is sugar?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\r\n\r\nSugar is a soluble carbohydrate—a biological molecule consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms. Other carbohydrates include starch and cellulose, which is a structural component of plant cell walls.\r\n\r\nSimple sugars, or monosaccharides, include glucose and fructose. Granulated sugar is a compound sugar, or disaccharide, known as sucrose, which consists of glucose and fructose. During digestion, the body breaks down disaccharides into monosaccharides.\r\n\r\nStill, the chemistry of sugar does not explain its infamy. The substance gained its dastardly reputation because it tastes delicious and, if consumed too freely, is bad for our health.\r\n\r\n1. Sugar is addictive\r\n\r\nAlthough certainly present in some people, addiction-like behaviors toward sugar and other foods are present only in a minority of obese individuals. However, we should remember that sugar can drive the overconsumption of foods alongside its addiction-like potential.\r\n\r\nSome experts believe sugar is an addictive substance. However, high level research studies concur, there is not currently scientific evidence that sugar is addictive, although it is known that sugar has psychological effects, including producing pleasure, and these are almost certainly mediated via brain reward systems.\r\n\r\nIt is worth noting that even though health experts do not class sugar as an addictive substance, that does not make it healthful.\r\n\r\n2. Sugar makes kids hyperactive\r\n\r\nThis is perhaps the most common myth associated with sugar: eating candy causes children to run wild. In fact, there is no scientific evidence that sugar increases hyperactivity in the vast majority of children.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\r\n\r\nFor instance, a 1995 meta-analysis in JAMA combined data from 23 experiments across 16 scientific papers. They concluded: “This meta-analysis of the reported studies to date found that sugar (mainly sucrose) does not affect the behavior or cognitive performance of children.” However, people with children may doubt the truth of this conclusion.\r\n\r\n3. Sugar causes diabetes\r\n\r\nAnother relatively common myth is that sugar directly causes diabetes. However, there is no direct link between the two. The confusion perhaps arises because there is an intrinsic association between blood sugar levels and diabetes.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\r\n\r\nThe story is a little more complicated, though. Overweight and obesity are risk factors for type 2 diabetes, and consuming high levels of sugar does increase the likelihood of developing overweight or obesity. However, sugar is not the direct cause of type 2 diabetes.\r\n\r\nAs for type 1 diabetes, dietary and lifestyle factors do not play a part.\r\n\r\n4. Avoid fruit when dieting\r\n\r\nFruits are delicious, partly because they are sweet, thanks to naturally occurring sugars. Because of their sugar content, some people believe that we should avoid eating fruit when maintaining a moderate weight.\r\n\r\nThis is a myth. Fruits contain a range of healthful compounds, including a variety of vitamins and minerals, and fiber. There is no doubt that consuming fruit benefits health. Removing it from our diet to reduce sugar intake would be a mistake.\r\n\r\nFruit consumption is associated with health benefits, including a reduced mortality rate.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\r\n\r\n5. We must eliminate sugar from our diet\r\n\r\nBecause we know consuming excess sugar is bad for health, it makes sense to reduce our intake. However, it is not necessary to remove it from our diet entirely.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\r\n\r\nAs we noted above, fruits contain sugar, and they benefit health, so cutting it from our diet would be counter-productive.\r\n\r\nAs with everything in life, moderation is key. With that said, sweetened beverages, such as soda, have associations with several negative health consequences, including kidney damage, cellular aging, hip fractures, obesity, type 2 diabetes, and more.\r\n\r\nCutting soda from our diets would be a very good move.\r\n\r\n6. Sugar causes cancer\r\n\r\nDespite the rumors, most experts do not believe sugar directly causes cancer or fuels its spread.\r\n\r\nCancer cells divide rapidly, meaning they require a great deal of energy, which sugar can provide. This, perhaps, is the root of this myth.\r\n\r\nHowever, all cells need sugar, and cancer cells also require other nutrients to survive, such as amino acids and fats, so it’s not all about sugar. According to Cancer Research UK: “There’s no evidence that following a sugar-free diet lowers the risk of getting cancer, or boosts the chances of surviving if you are diagnosed.”\r\n\r\nAs with diabetes, there is a twist — increased sugar intake has links with weight gain, while overweight and obesity are linked with increased cancer risk. So, although sugar does not directly cause cancer and does not help it thrive, if someone consumes high levels of sugar and develops obesity, their risk increases.\r\n\r\nScientists are continuing to investigate the relationship between cancer and sugar intake. If there are links between the two, they are likely to be convoluted. For instance, the American Cancer Society write: “There is […] evidence that a dietary pattern high in added sugars affects levels of insulin and related hormones in ways that may increase the risk of certain cancers.”<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\r\n\r\nOther researchers have found links between sugar intake and specific cancers, such as endometrial cancer and colon cancer. However, for now, the link is not as solid as the rumor mill claims.\r\n\r\nIn conclusion:\r\n\r\nSugar is a much-researched topic. Something to bear in mind is that many studies investigating the health impacts of sugar receive funding from the food industry. One review of research into soft drink consumption, nutrition, and health examined the results of 88 relevant studies. They found “clear associations” between soft drink intake, body weight, and medical issues.” Tellingly, they also report that “studies funded by the food industry reported significantly smaller effects than did non-industry-funded studies.”\r\n\r\nAlthough there are a number of misunderstandings surrounding sugar, some things are certain: although it might not directly cause diabetes or cancer, eating high levels of sugar is not healthful. Moderation is the solution.\r\n\r\nSource: Adapted from an article at https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/medical-myths-all-about-sugar\r\n\r\n<em>Exclusive content from CARE Magazine</em>', '6 MEDICAL MYTHS ABOUT SUGAR', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', '6-medical-myths-about-sugar', '', '', '2021-03-24 11:55:28', '2021-03-24 15:55:28', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49004', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(49006, 4, '2021-03-24 11:57:06', '2021-03-24 15:57:06', '<strong>From staff reports</strong>\r\n\r\nDespite the stress, anxiety and burnout healthcare workers are experiencing on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, two nurses at Beaufort Memorial Hospital (BMH) have fearlessly stepped up to ease the burden on their coworkers and tend to their patients with kindness and humanity.\r\n\r\nFor their selfless compassion and commitment to patient care, nurses Nina McKinnon and Eliza Hendricks were recently awarded the DAISY Award for Exceptional Nurses, a prestigious national honor reserved for RNs who go the extra mile to care for patients and their families.\r\n\r\nHendricks, a nighttime charge nurse in the hospital’s Progressive Care Unit (PCU), was nominated for the award by Michigan-based traveling nurse Jessica Sapp, who worked at the hospital for four months in 2020 during a surge in the pandemic.\r\n\r\n“Eliza was always ready to jump right in to help any of her nurses,” Sapp recalled in a media release. “I cared for some very sick COVID patients and she didn’t hesitate to go into their rooms even if it put her at increased risk of contracting the virus. She is a wonderful, caring person and provides extraordinary care in every situation.”\r\n\r\nA nurse at the hospital for 10 years, Hendricks said treating COVID patients takes a lot of teamwork.\r\n\r\n“They require more care,” she said. “I do have concerns with COVID, but those people need my help. They didn’t ask to get this disease. So, I protect myself as best I can and just do my job.”\r\n\r\nMcKinnon, a charge nurse on the Fourth Floor, also was nominated by a traveling nurse.\r\n\r\n“Coming to a new place and not knowing anyone can be overwhelming,” said Corey Smith, an RN from Denver who worked the night shift at BMH from April to November of 2020. “Nina was welcoming from the start. Even though she had patients of her own and had extra duties as a charge nurse, she would drop everything to help you with your patient if you needed it. And she was pregnant at the time. She’s like Wonder Nurse.”\r\n\r\nThough she only works weekends, McKinnon is just as happy to help on her days off, answering texts from nurses who have questions or concerns.\r\n\r\n“We have less staff on nights so we have to pull together,” McKinnon said. “I try to be there for them. I have four kids, so I’m usually up.”\r\n\r\nThe two DAISY winners were presented their awards at surprise ceremonies held at the hospital. They each received a hand-carved sculpture titled “A Healer’s Touch” and a bouquet of daisies.\r\n\r\nCreated in 1999 by a Seattle couple as a way to honor the nurses who took care of their dying son, the DAISY Award has since been adopted by healthcare facilities all over the world. Anyone can nominate a Beaufort Memorial nurse for the honor. Applications are available throughout the hospital.', 'BMH honors 2 RNs with DAISY Award', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'bmh-honors-2-rns-with-daisy-award', '', '', '2021-03-24 11:57:06', '2021-03-24 15:57:06', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49006', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(49009, 4, '2021-03-23 11:57:41', '2021-03-23 15:57:41', 'Presented by Fred Gaskin\r\n\r\nAfter planning and looking forward to retirement for years, it isn’t unusual that the actual transition to retirement can cause significant stress for many newer retirees.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\r\n\r\nRetirement means different things to different people. It can be a time to travel, spend more time with family, or pursue a personal passion. But making a move from a steady stream of income to tapping into decades’ worth of hard-earned savings can be very overwhelming.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\r\n\r\nAccording to Schwab’s 2020 Modern Retirement survey, 52 percent of Americans within five years of retirement feel overwhelmed by how they will manage different income sources once they make the transition into retirement. With 10,000 Baby Boomers turning 65 every day**, people need help turning their savings into steady income and making their money last in retirement.\r\n\r\nSchwab’s survey also found that nearly three-quarters of pre-retirees are worried about running out of money in retirement, so if that idea scares you, you’re not alone.\r\n\r\nFortunately, there are some steps you can take to better manage your income needs in retirement:<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\r\n\r\n1. Have a plan about how much you can spend in retirement. Schwab’s survey found that retirement income planning is more overwhelming than other financial topics often considered stressful including the financial impact of losing a job, buying a home, or paying for college. Mapping out a plan for how much money you’ll need, how to strategically withdraw money along the way, and how to manage your investment portfolio will give you more confidence that you’re on the right path. You wouldn’t go on a long road trip without mapping out your journey – approach your retirement the same way.\r\n\r\n2. Think about how to invest. Just because you’ve hit retirement and are starting to draw down from your savings doesn’t mean you should stop investing. A portion of your assets should remain invested in order to help contend with inflation and make your money last in retirement. Half of the pre-retirees surveyed by Schwab admit they find it difficult to know how to invest, so for some people it might help to get investing guidance from a professional.\r\n\r\n3. Don’t forget about taxes. According to Schwab’s survey, 70 percent of pre-retirees are unfamiliar with the tax implications of withdrawing money from their retirement accounts. How you manage tax obligations will depend on your specific situation, but it can be important to think about diversifying your account types, including tax-deferred, taxable, and tax-advantaged Roth IRA accounts. And don’t forget about required minimum distributions from retirement accounts.\r\n\r\nSchwab Intelligent Income™, an automated income solution available with Schwab Intelligent Portfolios, can help answer critical and often complex income-related questions about how much to withdraw, how to invest based on individual goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon, and how to withdraw from a combination of taxable, tax-deferred, and Roth enrolled accounts in a tax-smart and efficient way.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\r\n\r\nSo much of the focus is on savings and investing for the future, and rightfully so, but having a plan in place to manage your savings once you hit your golden years is equally important.\r\n\r\nFor most retirees, retaining flexibility will be an important determinant of whether they enjoy their ‘Golden Years’. As I’ve pointed out in prior columns, the hardest part for most clients in these situations is just getting started. Once you’ve jumped into the process, you’ll realize that by thoughtfully planning for both your income needs and income sources, you’ll have more confidence and importantly, a better understanding of what you need to do to manage your future.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\r\n\r\nMore information about Schwab Intelligent Income is available at Schwab.com/IntelligentIncome.\r\n\r\nWe are here to help, whether it’s retirement income planning or comprehensive financial and estate planning, we have the resource and tools to assist. We would welcome the opportunity to help you move forward with confidence. For more information, call Fred Gaskin at 843-473-3620.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\r\n\r\nFred Gaskin is the branch leader at the Charles Schwab Independent Branch in Bluffton. He has over 35 years of experience helping clients achieve their financial goals. Some content provided here has been compiled from previously published articles authored by various parties at Schwab.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\r\n\r\nThe information here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. This information does not constitute and is not intended to be a substitute for specific individualized tax, legal or investment planning advice. Where specific advice is necessary or appropriate, please consult with a qualified tax advisor, CPA, Financial Planner or Investment Manager.\r\n\r\n*Online survey of 1,000 Americans aged 55 and older with $100,000 or more in investable assets. Respondents self-defined as within five years of retirement.\r\n\r\n**Pew Research survey\r\n\r\nPlease read the Schwab Intelligent Portfolios Solutions™ disclosure brochures for important information, pricing, and disclosures related to the Schwab Intelligent Portfolios and Schwab Intelligent Portfolios Premium programs.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\r\n\r\nSchwab Intelligent Portfolios® and Schwab Intelligent Portfolios Premium® are made available through Charles Schwab &amp; Co. Inc. (“Schwab”), a dually registered investment advisor and broker dealer. Portfolio management services are provided by Charles Schwab Investment Advisory, Inc. (\"CSIA\"). Schwab and CSIA are subsidiaries of The Charles Schwab Corporation.\r\n\r\nSchwab Intelligent Income® is an optional feature for clients to receive recurring automated withdrawals from their accounts. Schwab does not guarantee the amount or duration withdrawals nor does it guarantee meeting Required Minimum Distributions. You may incur IRS penalties for early withdrawal of funds depending on the account type.\r\n\r\n(0421-19LP)', 'Three Ways to Simplify Retirement Income Planning', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'three-ways-to-simplify-retirement-income-planning', '', '', '2021-03-30 15:01:46', '2021-03-30 19:01:46', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49009', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(49011, 4, '2021-03-24 12:09:17', '2021-03-24 16:09:17', '<strong>From staff reports\r\nPhotos by Bob Sofaly</strong>\r\n\r\nFollowing its acquisition of 62 BiLos/Harveys across the Carolinas and Georgia last year, Food Lion reopened the BiLo at 860 Parris Island Gateway as a Food Lion store on Wednesday, March 17.\r\n\r\nThe new Food Lion, open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily, will employ approximately 75, according to a release from the company.\r\n\r\n“I am thrilled to have the opportunity to open this new store in Beaufort, a community I have served for many years,” Store Manager Brandon Collins said in a release. “It gives me great pleasure to be able to provide great service and opportunities to the community. Our neighbors can count on us to provide a great shopping experience and a welcoming environment for years to come. I am honored and excited to serve this community, embrace its culture and share many more memories together.”\r\n\r\nFood Lion did not acquire the Boundary Street BiLo, and BiLo has announced the store will close April 4.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_49013\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"1020\"]<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/03172021-Food-LIon-2_edited-1-1.jpeg\"><img class=\"size-large wp-image-49013\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/03172021-Food-LIon-2_edited-1-1-1024x755.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1020\" height=\"752\" /></a> Bob Sofaly photo<br />Following the grand opening of the new Food Lion in the Parris Island Gateway shoppling center, officials within the Food Lion Grocery Store chain pose for pictures. Here, from left are Keri Wilhelm, Director of Merchandising; Tammy Freeman, Perishable Manager; Brandon Collins, Store Manager; Grant English, Director of Operations and Billy Williams, Divisional Vice President.[/caption]\r\n\r\n“We regularly assess our store footprint to ensure we deliver the products and services our neighbors need at the everyday low prices they expect,” Food Lion External Communications Manager Matt Harakal said in an email. “We have a strong presence in the region and are always looking for opportunities to deepen that connection. If we have anything to share about (this specific location), we will keep you notified.”\r\n\r\nThe Parris Island Gateway store offers an expanded variety of South Carolina offerings, such as fresh produce from W.P. Rawl Farms from Pelion, S.C., Columbia’s-own Cromer’s Popcorn and Iron City Coffee freshly roasted in Blythewood, S.C. A list of additional local vendors with products in the new store can be found at https://www.foodlion.com/in-our-community/local-goodness/south-carolina/.\r\n\r\nTo help invite neighbors into the new store, welcome gifts were provided to firefighters at the Burton Fire Department and Port Royal Fire Station; faculty and staff at Riverview Charter School and Port Royal Elementary School; and staff at the Beaufort County YMCA.\r\n\r\nThrough Food Lion Feeds – the retailer’s hunger-relief initiative – the retailer donated $1,500 to Allen AME, which is an agency of the Lowcountry Food Bank. The church will also regularly receive food from the new store to distribute to neighbors in need through Food Lion Feeds’ industry-leading food rescue program.\r\n\r\nFood Lion Feeds has donated the equivalent of nearly 750 million meals since 2014 to food-insecure neighbors.', 'Parris Island Gateway BiLo reopens as Food Lion', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'parris-island-gateway-bilo-reopens-as-food-lion', '', '', '2021-03-24 12:09:17', '2021-03-24 16:09:17', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49011', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(49017, 4, '2021-03-24 12:12:26', '2021-03-24 16:12:26', '<strong>By Bob Sofaly</strong>\r\nPatrons feast on freshly roasted oysters Saturday during the Old Fashioned Oyster Roast at the Moose Lodge on Broad River Rd. The oysters were roasted traditionally over an open fire under a burlap sack.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_48962\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"682\"]<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/03202021-Moose-Lodge-Oyster-Roast-1-3983.jpeg\"><img class=\"size-large wp-image-48962\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/03202021-Moose-Lodge-Oyster-Roast-1-3983-682x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"682\" height=\"1024\" /></a> Bob Sofaly photos<br />John Fletcher pours water onto a traditional burlap sack while fresh osters roast over an open fire.[/caption]', 'MOOSE LODGE OYSTER ROAST', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'moose-lodge-oyster-roast', '', '', '2021-03-24 12:12:26', '2021-03-24 16:12:26', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49017', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(49019, 4, '2021-03-24 12:14:05', '2021-03-24 16:14:05', '[caption id=\"attachment_48959\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"1020\"]<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/03202021-Touch-a-Truck-3-3963.jpeg\"><img class=\"size-large wp-image-48959\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/03202021-Touch-a-Truck-3-3963-1024x773.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1020\" height=\"770\" /></a> Bob Sofaly photo<br />Carter Harris gets some help from First Sgt. Joel Blackwell of the Beaufort Police Department while suting up in a tactical vest and traditional helmet during the fifth annual Touch a Truck on Saturday at Beaufort Town Center. Many children lined up to get their picture made while wearing the tactical gear.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_48961\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"1020\"]<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/03202021-Touch-a-Truck-1-3959.jpeg\"><img class=\"size-large wp-image-48961\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/03202021-Touch-a-Truck-1-3959-1024x626.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1020\" height=\"624\" /></a> Bob Sofaly photo<br />One of the trucks on display during Saturday’s fifth annual Touch a Truck event at the Beaufort Town Center was Beaufort County Sherrif’s Office’s MRAP, Mine Resistant Ambush Protected, transport. The vehicle which can cost from $500,000 upwards to $100,000,000, was purchased through the Department of Defense’s 1033 program which allows for sale of surplus weaponry and tatical vehicles to local law enforcement angencies, according to an article in Wikipedia. The event was sponsored by the Junior Service League of Beaufort.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'TOUCH A TRUCK', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'touch-a-truck', '', '', '2021-03-24 12:14:05', '2021-03-24 16:14:05', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49019', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(49021, 4, '2021-03-23 12:14:29', '2021-03-23 16:14:29', '<strong>The Historic Port Royal Museum</strong>\r\n\r\n10 a.m. to 3 p.m. or upon request, Thursdays through Sundays, The Historic Port Royal Museum, 1634 Paris Ave. The museum features the turn-of-the-century businesses and industries of Port Royal: Shrimping, crabbing, oystering, the railroad, the school and the mercantile. Great gifts featuring local artists are available. For more information. visit www.portroyalhistory.org, email unionchurch1004@gmail.com or call 843-524-4333.\r\n\r\n<strong>Caves and Cathedrals: Writing a Novel in Dark and Daylight</strong>\r\n\r\n6 p.m., Thursday, March 25. Pat Conroy Literary Center online writers workshop led by Amber Wheeler Bacon and Amelia Brown. Cost is $45. Llimited to 15 participants. To register or for more information, visit https://bit.ly/3plax8I.\r\n\r\n<strong>ZenDen’s 3rd Anniversary</strong>\r\n\r\n11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, March 27, 707 &amp; 709 Paris Ave., Port Royal. A small festival will feature a food truck, ice cream, local artists, and expert crafters.\r\n\r\n<strong>Hands-on Linked Haiku</strong>\r\n\r\n6 p.m., Wednesday, April 7. Pat Conroy Literary Center online writers workshop led by Miho Kinnas. Cost is $45. Limited to 15 participants. To register or for more information, visit https://bit.ly/3plax8I.\r\n\r\n<strong>Maye River Quilters Guild meeting</strong>\r\n\r\n10 a.m., Saturday, April 10 via Zoom. To get the link for the meeting, visit mayeriverquiltguild.com. For additional meeting dates and times, and for membership forms to join the group, visit the website or call 843-530-1244.\r\n\r\n<strong>CPR re-certification</strong>\r\n\r\n8 a.m to 12:30 p.m., Saturdays, April 10, June 5, Aug. 14, Sept. 25, Nov. 13, at the Wardle Family YMCA, 1801 Richmond Ave., Port Royal, offers CPR. Cost is $25 for YMCA certified course. Those interested need to register at the Y as space is limited and filled on a first come, first serve basis. Questions? Contact William Howell, Aquatics Director, 843-522-9622. To register visit the Y front desk or online at beaufort-jasperymca.org and click ‘Register for a Program’ at the top of the page.\r\n\r\n<strong>Writing as Healing</strong>\r\n\r\n6 p.m. Wednesday, April 14. Pat Conroy Literary Center online writers workshop led by Elizabeth Robin. Cost is $45. Limited to 15 participants. To register or for more information, visit https://bit.ly/3plax8I.\r\n\r\n<strong>CPR training</strong>\r\n\r\n8 a.m to 12:30 p.m., Saturdays, May 29, June 12, July 10, Aug. 21, Sept. 18, Oct. 16, Nov. 20, Dec. 11, at the Wardle Family YMCA, 1801 Richmond Ave., Port Royal, offers CPR. Cost is $35 for YMCA certified course. Those interested need to register at the Y as space is limited and filled on a first come, first serve basis. Questions? Contact William Howell, Aquatics Director, 843-522-9622. To register visit the Y front desk or online at beaufort-jasperymca.org and click ‘Register for a Program’ at the top of the page.', 'WHAT’S HAPPENING', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'whats-happening-45', '', '', '2021-03-24 12:15:27', '2021-03-24 16:15:27', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49021', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(49023, 4, '2021-03-24 12:16:32', '2021-03-24 16:16:32', 'At the Rotary Club of Beaufort’s March 17 luncheon meeting, 31 Rotarians assembled and bagged toys, books, and other fun and educational materials that were then donated to the Beaufort Salvation Army for distribution to area children. Pictured above are Rotarians John Troutman (left) and Greg Dyson (right) packaging a selection of toys. The Rotary Club of Beaufort is Beaufort’s oldest Rotary. Rotarians hold hybrid meetings, either attending in person or virtually through Zoom. Photo courtesy of Rotary Club of Beaufort.', 'GIVING BACK', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'giving-back-2', '', '', '2021-03-24 12:16:32', '2021-03-24 16:16:32', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49023', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(49025, 4, '2021-03-24 12:20:36', '2021-03-24 16:20:36', '<strong>From staff reports</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Spanish Moss Trail has reopened from Riverside to Rogers drives following the completion of major stormwater infrastructure construction along portions of it.\r\n\r\nTwo segments of the trail closed in August 2020 to accommodate stormwater drainage improvements in the Mossy Oaks neighborhood. One segment reopened in February.\r\n\r\nA few punch-list items need to be completed in this segment in Basin 2, said Neal Pugliese, chairman of the task force overseeing the Mossy Oaks Stormwater Drainage Project. Those may necessitate short detours along the trail at times, he said. The trail still needs to be striped, for example.\r\n\r\n“But major work is completed, so cyclists, joggers and pedestrians should be able to enjoy the trail. We’re thrilled with that,” Pugliese said.\r\n\r\nThe $8.4 million stormwater project, which is almost complete, began in earnest in July 2020, with an accelerated timeline to install major drainpipes at the correct elevation in Basin 1 (near the Duck Pond) and Basin 2 (near Southside Park), and to install tidal flap gates in Battery Creek along the Spanish Moss Trail. Flooding has plagued the Mossy Oaks neighborhood over the years – often during heavy rains or king tides or storm surges. The new infrastructure has significantly ramped up drainage capacity.\r\n\r\n<em>Above: New tidal gates along the Spanish Moss Trail. Photo courtesy of the City of Beaufort.</em>', 'Spanish Moss Trail totally reopened; Mossy Oaks drainage work near completion', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'spanish-moss-trail-totally-reopened-mossy-oaks-drainage-work-near-completion', '', '', '2021-03-24 12:20:36', '2021-03-24 16:20:36', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49025', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(49027, 4, '2021-03-24 12:22:00', '2021-03-24 16:22:00', '<strong>Photo and story by Bob Sofaly</strong>\r\n\r\nWorkmen with Quality Hardscapes in Okatie were busy in the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park on Sunday and Monday removing some of the dirt where historical markers commemorating Beaufort’s 300th anniversary were located.\r\n\r\nEdgar Silva of Quality Hardscapes said Monday, that in addition to new landscaping and park benches, pavers are going to be laid down. The markers will then be put back where they were.\r\n\r\n“It’s going to look really nice when we’re done,” he said.\r\n\r\nThe entire project should be complete by the end of the week.', 'BEAUTIFYING HISTORY', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', '49027-2', '', '', '2021-03-24 12:22:20', '2021-03-24 16:22:20', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49027', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(49030, 4, '2021-03-23 12:22:39', '2021-03-23 16:22:39', 'March 25 – Beaufort-Jasper Water and Sewer Authority, 8 a.m., watch on www.bjwsa.org/publicmeeting\r\n\r\nMarch 25 – Solid Waste and Recycling Board, 2 p.m., virtual meeting only, watch on The County Channel<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\r\n\r\nMarch 25 – Beaufort County Zoning Board of Appeals, 5 p.m., virtual meeting only, watch on The County Channel\r\n\r\nMarch 25 – Lowcountry Council of Governments, 6 p.m., watch on the LCOG Facebook page\r\n\r\nMarch 25 – City of Beaufort’s Park and Tree Advisory Commission, 3-5 p.m., watch via Zoom or on the city’s Facebook page\r\n\r\nMarch 26 – Northern Beaufort County Regional Plan Implementation Committee, 9:30 a.m., virtual meeting only, check for meeting information at www.beaufortcountysc.gov\r\n\r\nMarch 29 – Beaufort Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees – Finance Meeting, 7:30 a.m., Zoom meeting, check for meeting information at www.beaufortcountysc.gov\r\n\r\nMarch 30 – Beaufort City Council Special Meeting, 7 p.m., watch via Zoom or on the city’s Facebook page\r\n\r\nMarch 31 – Beaufort Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees, 7:30 a.m., Zoom meeting, check for meeting information at www.beaufortcountysc.gov\r\n\r\nMarch 31 – Burton Fire District Commission, 6 p.m., check for virtual meeting information at www.beaufortcountysc.gov\r\n\r\nMeetings are updated as of press time and do not reflect any last minute cancellations.', 'PUBLIC MEETINGS FOR MARCH 25-31', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'public-meetings-for-march-25-31', '', '', '2021-03-24 12:23:05', '2021-03-24 16:23:05', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49030', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(49032, 4, '2021-03-24 12:23:56', '2021-03-24 16:23:56', '<strong>Hospitality and healthcare workers go hand in hand</strong>\r\n\r\nAs the vaccination process in our area continues, our local health care workers have been working tirelessly to ensure our community gets vaccinated in a quick and healthy manner.\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Area Hospitality Association (BAHA) aimed to find a way to say thank you to the many healthcare heroes in our community fighting the COVID-19 pandemic and getting vaccinations out these past few months. BAHA has received more than 100 donations from industry partners to support area health care heroes to keep their morale high and convey how very thankful we are for their devotion to our community’s health.\r\n\r\nMany of the businesses that were severely affected by the pandemic this past year did not hesitate to donate to the cause. Donations poured in from local hoteliers for “Staycations” at the Beaufort Inn, Best Western Sea Island Inn, Holiday Inn Beaufort, and the Hilton Garden Inn. Area restaurants including Breakwater, Saltus, Plums, Hearth, Q on Bay, Q’s Chicken Shack, and Old Bull Tavern donated numerous gift cards. Other donors included Hunting Island State Park and Balance Barre &amp; Fitness.\r\n\r\nWhile some folks would not connect hospitality and healthcare together, this past year has proven them wrong. The same healthcare heroes we aim to honor with these donations, are also the ones that provided area hospitality business with to go orders and frequent visits while indoor dining was closed.\r\n\r\nIf the pandemic has any type of silver lining, we would think it brought a significant appreciation to two industries we all need and are grateful for in the end.\r\n\r\n<em>– Ashlee Houck, Executive Director,<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></em>\r\n\r\n<em>Beaufort Area Hospitality Association\r\n\r\n</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>We have a lot of questions</strong>\r\n\r\nMy husband and I moved to Beaufort from the Upstate two years ago. We built a new house within a short walking distance of downtown so that we could enjoy our quaint new hometown.\r\n\r\nWhat disturbs us the most about the quickly moving demolition and building projects downtown is the seeming persistence of the forces behind the additional rooms for the Beaufort Inn, including a parking garage.\r\n\r\nThe Inn’s existing 48 rooms, including houses that they have acquired on Port Republic and Craven, are already creating traffic congestion problems in that area. I personally was tied up there (Sunday), for example. When they have large events such as weddings, it’s a zoo down there.\r\n\r\nOur quaintness and small coastal town appeal is quickly eroding. What can we do besides complain?\r\n\r\nIs there a move afoot to stop these projects? Did we choose the right new mayor who can balance the old with the new and who will know how to say, “Enough is enough?”\r\n\r\nIs the Historic Review Board caving to these entities because of the almighty dollar? There are lots of questions.\r\n\r\n<em>– Suzanne Brown, Beaufort</em>', 'LETTERS TO THE EDITOR', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'letters-to-the-editor-35', '', '', '2021-03-24 12:23:56', '2021-03-24 16:23:56', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49032', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(49041, 4, '2021-03-24 12:30:46', '2021-03-24 16:30:46', '<strong>By Mike McCombs</strong>\r\n\r\nIf any Beaufort County students had tests scheduled for Thursday afternoon, they got a reprieve, at least for a day, when the Beaufort County School District scheduled an early dismissal in anticipation of a dangerous weather system hitting the Lowcountry.\r\n\r\nBeaufort itself got a reprieve, as well, when the system which was responsible for tornadoes and flooding across the Deep South left the area soggy but safe after heavy rains early Thursday evening.\r\n\r\nBut there was one big test Thursday evening, and the City of Beaufort passed with flying colors.\r\n\r\nAccording to a release from Col. Neal Pugliese, USMC (Ret.), Chairman of the Mossy Oaks Multijurisdictional Drainage Task Force, “Beaufort received about 3 inches of rain in 55 minutes with the bulk of the rain falling within a 25-minute period, which is an astounding amount of water. Despite an enormous amount of water falling within a very short period of time, the new drainage system in Mossy Oaks operated as designed.”\r\n\r\nAccording to Pugliese, the stormwater was gathered from more than 550 acres, directed to drainage ditches, and then moved to and through tidal gates at the Spanish Moss Trail via two major water outfalls. And everything worked like a charm.\r\n\r\nAt dawn on Wednesday, the National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center (SPC) had issued a rare “high risk” level warning for dangerous weather for parts of the Southeast.\r\n\r\nThe last such “high risk” warning by the SPC came in May 2019 when tornadoes ravaged the Midwest plains region. There had not been such a warning as early as March since 2012.\r\n\r\nAs of Wednesday night, the storm had already “generated several tornadoes across portions of the South,” according to AccuWeather.\r\n\r\nThe SPC said that the system<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>had the potential to produce large, long-tracking tornadoes. Such tornadoes would be expected to cause widespread damage and be potentially quite dangerous at night when most people are sleeping. Power outages, flooding and dangerous winds were likely, as well.\r\n\r\nCome Thursday afternoon into Thursday night, the severe weather threat was expected to shift into the Southeast and portions of the Middle Atlantic region. The primary risk in this region was tornadoes and straight-line, damaging wind gusts.\r\n\r\nBeaufort County School District (BCSD) leaders trying to avert a bad situation decided Wednesday afternoon to dismiss schools early Thursday before the system reached the Lowcountry.\r\n\r\nThe Lowcountry dodged a bullet, however, when the system produced only heavy rain in the area.\r\n\r\n<em>Above: Beaufort Elementary School Principal Melissa Holland, far left, and Jamey Porter make sure their students stay together and get on the right bus during early dismissal on Thursday, March 18. Holland said of the 367 students registered at the school about a third are still virtual, leaving about 70 bus riders on any given day. Dangerous weather was forecast for Thursday afternoon prompting early dismissal for all Beaufort County Schools, including cancellation of high school athletic events. Photo by Bob Sofaly.</em>', 'Beaufort avoids ‘dangerous’ weather; Mossy Oaks drainage system passes test', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'beaufort-avoids-dangerous-weather-mossy-oaks-drainage-system-passes-test', '', '', '2021-03-24 12:30:46', '2021-03-24 16:30:46', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49041', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(49043, 4, '2021-03-24 12:34:55', '2021-03-24 16:34:55', '<h4><strong>By Lolita Huckaby</strong>\r\n\r\nGot your decal?</h4>\r\nBeaufort<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> - </span>County public relations folks have been working hard to notify taxpayers as of April 1, the new windshield decal system implemented last year is \"going live.\"\r\n\r\nThis means those inspectors at the county\'s nine public convenience centers are gonna get tough on those who try to sneak into the gated sites to dispose of their garbage. For those who STILL haven\'t gotten their decals … and yes, there are some folks out there who HAVE applied and not received any decals … be prepared.\r\n\r\nAnd … no surprise ... the County Council is already talking about Phase 2 – imposing a new fee to support the solid waste program. Council gave the first of three readings to the ordinance this week, although a lot of details haven\'t been ironed out.\r\n\r\nA cost of $194 annually was thrown out, but staff was directed to figure out how much that cost compares with the taxes paid by property owners for garbage disposal.\r\n\r\nAs a lot of ideas to raise money, this proposal may not pass, but you might want to pay attention. You could zoom watch the County Council meetings on the county\'s Facebook page if you\'re so inclined or go to the County Council meeting agendas and read the background report.\r\n\r\nOr you can just wait until the idea is adopted, the elected officials bless the idea and it shows up on your tax bill.\r\n<h4>Like the Spring robins, cruise ships are back</h4>\r\nBEAUFORT – After a year\'s absence, a cruise ship was tied up to the downtown seawall this past weekend.\r\n\r\nCruise ships were one of the first transportation methods to close down in the Covid-19 quarantine, but reports are some companies are slowly returning to their tour schedules.\r\n\r\nThe American Cruise Line vessel which visited Beaufort had only 30 passengers and they apparently weren\'t allowed to shop downtown. City officials said they had no idea the boats were coming and wasn\'t sure when others would be following.\r\n\r\nOver in Port Royal, folks there also aren\'t sure when the two Victory Cruise Line ships harboring there for the past year will be leaving.\r\n<h4>Beaufort Tribune surfaces again</h4>\r\nBEAUFORT – The \"battle\" for the future of Beaufort – Dick Stewart and 303 Associates vs. Historic Beaufort Foundation – has turned into something of a \"war of words.\"\r\n\r\nStewart, as head of the development company 303 Associates, in a paid full-page ad in last week\'s The Island News criticized the HBF and its departing chairman John Troutman for not working with his efforts.\r\n\r\nIn opposition to Stewart\'s plans for the downtown area, specifically Port Republic Street, local businessman and developer George Trask has resurrected his online newspaper, The Beaufort Tribune, to run a series of articles on 303\'s projects.\r\n\r\nGeorge\'s son, Graham Trask, who also owns property in the downtown area, including the former Fordham Hardware Building and 209 West Street where a three-story retail and residential building has been permitted, has raised questions about the legality of the city\'s permitting process.\r\n\r\nPending any legal challenges being filed, the next phase will be final plans for the replacement building at 303 Charles Street to be presented to the city Historic Review Board. The board earlier this month gave approval to the demolition at 303 Charles Street, contingent on building approval being issued for the replacement. The Historic Beaufort Foundation has issued no public statements in response to Stewart\'s charges.\r\n<h4>Southside Park ideas pile in</h4>\r\nBEAUFORT – City officials were hoping to get lots of public input on the future of Southside Park and it happened – a thousand primarily online responses have been received prior to this weekend\'s deadline for comment.\r\n\r\nA special citizens task force was formed by the City Council at the start of the year to collect ideas on how the popular park on Southside Blvd. should be developed. The tract, once owned by the Beaufort-Jasper Water and Sewer Authority, currently has an informal walking path and a very popular dog park.\r\n\r\nThe future of the park has been a subject of much discussion and several studies since the Mossy Oaks area, where the Southside Park is located, is one of the more politically active neighborhoods in the city. Once the ideas are consolidated and prioritized, a price tag can be placed on the project and we\'ll see how quickly it happens.\r\n<h4>Bridges tells Port Royal adios</h4>\r\nPORT ROYAL – March is Women\'s History Month, and you had better believe there\'s plenty of women making history in this community to celebrate.\r\n\r\nAs a supporter of good planning and its long-range impact on how our communities may, or may not, develop, Port Royal Planning Director Linda Bridges is at the top of this columnist\'s list.\r\n\r\nBridges who is retiring after 22 years in the various town administrative offices along Paris Avenue has seen a lot of comings-and-goings and probably made more than one property owner angry at her.\r\n\r\nBut the planners use the \"plans\" adopted by the elected officials and sometimes … just sometimes … the elected officials do something different. She follows Beaufort City Planner Libby Anderson who left quietly almost two years ago after 20 years in the hot spot.\r\n<h4>Good thing they waited until after St. Pat\'s</h4>\r\nBEAUFORT – If you\'re planning a trip to Savannah via U.S.17 (is there any other way from Beaufort County except by boat?), you might want to plan for some delays.\r\n\r\nThe S.C. Department of Transportation, after years of talk, begun work on widening that 4.2 mile stretch between the Talmadge Bridge and the U.S. 17-S.C.315 intersection from two to four-lanes. Known as the Speedway Boulevard, roadside clearing began more than a year ago but notices are out it\'s time for the real construction begin.\r\n\r\nThe once scenic strip – wetlands and strip clubs – has an estimated 18,000 vehicles traveling it daily. But DOT stresses the construction delays will be \"slight\" and they plan to keep lanes of traffic open.\r\n\r\n<em>Lolita Huckaby Watson is a community volunteer and former reporter/editor with The Beaufort Gazette, The Savannah Morning News, Bluffton Today and Beaufort Today. She can be reached at bftbay@gmail.com.</em>', 'LOWCOUNTRY LOWDOWN', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'lowcountry-lowdown-30', '', '', '2021-03-24 12:34:55', '2021-03-24 16:34:55', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49043', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(49045, 4, '2021-03-24 12:38:15', '2021-03-24 16:38:15', '<h4><b>Former downtown church site to become ‘learning center’ for Reconstruction Beaufort\r\n</b><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">\r\n<strong>By Mindy Lucas</strong></span><b>\r\n</b></h4>\r\nA half-acre piece of property in a residential section of downtown Beaufort could soon become the home of the city’s newest history and interpretive center.\r\n\r\nPlanners for the Second Founding of America: Reconstruction Beaufort received approval from the city’s Zoning Board of Appeals on Monday, March 22, to turn an empty building at 913 West Street in the Old Commons neighborhood into a “learning center.”\r\n\r\nThe 3,100 square-foot building was formerly the home of Beaufort Bible Chapel, which closed earlier in the year after its membership began to dwindle, said Reconstruction Beaufort’s founder, former Beaufort Mayor Billy Keyserling.\r\n\r\nKeyserling’s brother, Paul, plans to purchase the property and the grassy lot next door, and will lease the property back to the organization. The center will in turn work with the National Park Service’s Reconstruction Era National Historical Park and its network of sites, Keyserling said.\r\n\r\nIn 2017, the Keyserlings donated the former Beaufort firehouse on the corner of Scott and Craven streets to the park service to use as the new park’s visitor center and headquarters.\r\n\r\nIn addition to changing the building to a learning center, planners at<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>Monday’s meeting were asking for a variance to allow the building to continue operating at its current size. The Beaufort Code does not allow for public or “civic facilities” within the city to exceed more than 2,500 square feet without one.\r\n\r\nZoning Board members placed several conditions on the applicant’s plans before unanimously approving it. Among those, the more than 50-year-old building must retain its current size or not be altered to make it any larger. The open grassy lot next to the building is also to be kept as it is.\r\n\r\nIn the weeks leading up to the zoning board’s decision, Billy Keyserling had reached out to members of the neighborhood association and other residents in the area with details of the group’s plan in an effort to be transparent, he said.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_48948\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"1020\"]<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/IMG_1158.jpeg\"><img class=\"size-large wp-image-48948\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/IMG_1158-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1020\" height=\"765\" /></a> The Keyserlings are considering putting a conservation easement on the property. Photo by Mindy Lucas.[/caption]\r\n\r\nBoth the building and the open space next to it would not be altered and the open space would be used as a passive park with interpretative signs for visitors wanting to learn more about Reconstruction and the role Beaufort played during this era in history, he told residents.\r\n\r\nThe center would offer programs and activities to small school groups.\r\n\r\n“Our primary interest in this is having a park and a place for training smaller groups of students in video, writing, art and storytelling,” he said.\r\n\r\nThe organization would eventually like to locate and move a small, 600-square-foot Freedman’s Cottage to the site to serve as part of the site’s interpretative work.\r\n\r\nWhile the initiative will not formally be part of the National Park until it is sustainable, Park Service staff will assist with its programs and be provided additional work space at the site since they have outgrown the firehouse location, Keyserling said.\r\n\r\nSome neighbors at Monday night’s meeting and in a previous Zoom meeting on the project expressed concerns over noise and additional traffic in the neighborhood.\r\n\r\nThe proposal initially caused a “great deal of anxiety” from many who live in the neighborhood a few blocks west of the University of South Carolina Beaufort “about the volume of use more than anything,” said Zoning Board chairman Josh Gibson who also lives in Old Commons.\r\n\r\n“The church as it is right now is a very low impact, part of a very small residential community, only three blocks wide,” Gibson said.\r\n\r\nKeyserling said he didn’t anticipate the center being much of a “traffic generator” adding that events that might attract large crowds, such as a history lecture, would be rare.\r\n\r\nThe center would typically be used by smaller groups of visitors or students with most of its activities taking place indoors, he went on to say. The site also has built-in or ample off-street parking to handle this traffic, he said.\r\n\r\n“It is my personal view, and that of all in our organization, that the intended changes will not have an adverse impact,” he said.\r\n\r\nIn addition, the Keyserlings are considering putting a conservation easement on the property that would protect it from future development, he said.\r\n\r\nResidents who live on either side of the property in question voiced their concerns with the project at the meeting held online Monday night with many saying their concerns had been addressed.\r\n\r\n“While I understand that not everything can be ironclad in the proposal regarding tour buses, thus far, I’m comfortable with the proposal,” said Kim Poovey, whose property is behind the former church’s education building.\r\n\r\nNoise was one of Poovey’s primary concerns. She said while she initially wanted to see small cottage homes on the site mirroring those in the neighborhood, her biggest concern now was keeping the neighborhood safe and quiet.\r\n\r\n“I think (the proposed plan) is going to keep our neighborhood safe, and I feel strongly that the city would support our neighborhood if concerns did arise,” she said.\r\n\r\nJustin and Julie Seibold who live directly across from the building on West Street also expressed approval of the plans for a learning center devoted to Reconstruction.\r\n\r\n“So far we feel pretty OK with what we’re hearing,” Justin Seibold said. “Our biggest concern would be loud speaker noise.”\r\n\r\n“But the project overall sounds interesting,” Julie Seibold said. “It sounds like something I would want to be involved with helping.”\r\n\r\n<em>Mindy Lucas is the Beaufort reporter for The Island News and is a staff writer for Lowcountry Weekly. 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(49047, 4, '2021-03-24 12:40:25', '2021-03-24 16:40:25', '<strong>By Mike McCombs\r\nPhoto by Bob Sofaly</strong>\r\n\r\n“Upcoming event details coming soon!”\r\n\r\nAs of Tuesday, that lone sentence was still floating in a sea of empty white space on the Beaufort Water Festival’s web page.\r\n\r\nThough the page still lists this year’s festival dates as July 16-25, 2021, the events of the last year make it easy to believe that disappointment might not be far away.\r\n\r\nThat’s not going to happen, Beaufort Water Festival Commodore Erin “Tank” Morris said Tuesday afternoon.\r\n\r\n“We are having a festival,” Morris confirmed. “The opening ceremonies will still be held July 16.”\r\n\r\nIn late February, South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster removed the mandate against gatherings of 250 or more people. That paved the way for organizers to continue planning for the 2021 Water Festival with relative confidence their work wouldn’t be a waste of time.\r\n\r\n“Once the Governor lifted the mandate, that sprung things into action,” Morris said. “We had been handcuffed. The community is ready for an event. We immediately started an open dialogue with the city. They have been a great partner. It will be good to try and return to normal and bring life back to downtown and to Beaufort. It will be a real shot in the arm.”\r\n\r\nThe 65th Beaufort Water Festival was originally scheduled for July 17 through 26, 2020. But in early May, with the COVID-19 pandemic growing, the event’s Board of Directors made the decision to bite the bullet.\r\n\r\nAt the time, the Beaufort Water Festival Board of Directors wrote:\r\n\r\n“Our Water Festival crew has spent many months planning the 65th Annual Beaufort Water Festival for<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>July 2020. Paramount to our planning has been the current status of COVID-19 and the health precautions needed to maintain a safe environment.\r\n\r\n“Our organization has three driving factors: the community, partnerships, and volunteers. The relationships among these elements are what makes the Annual Beaufort Water Festival a leading, time-honored tradition throughout the southeast.\r\n\r\n“Considering the recommendations from the Center of Disease Control, health care professionals, and ultimately, the safety and health of us all, we feel it is necessary to postpone the 65th Annual Beaufort Water Festival and all associated sports and water &amp; air events until July 2021. This decision was not made easily and is driven by the utmost concern for our community, partners, and dedicated staff of volunteers.\r\n\r\n“We thank you for your understanding and we are confident that if we all work together and support each other, our community will return to normalcy stronger than ever.”\r\n\r\nThat “dedicated staff of volunteers” is one of the biggest reasons Morris is excited this year’s event is a “go.”\r\n\r\n“A great part about it is the crew I get to work with,” Morris said. “They have been involved, some since 2019, and have all stuck it out. They have been able to pick back up where they left off.”\r\n\r\nMorris said his group had been making loose plans, nothing concrete, knowing they might have to hit the ground running at any time.\r\n\r\n“We were planning but not planning,” he said. “At least we were able to get things pointed in the right direction.”\r\n\r\nAs of Tuesday, there were still a lot of unknowns. How many people would be allowed in events? What events would be held? Will there be a headliner?\r\n\r\nMorris said some of those decisions and announcements may be public by our press time. He indicated that most of those decisions would be made and announced by this weekend.\r\n\r\nWhile it’s still unclear what it will look like, it appears the Beaufort Water Festival will return in July 2021 and at least a little bit of normal will return to Beaufort.\r\n\r\n<em>Mike McCombs is the Editor of The Island News and can be reached at TheIslandNews@gmail.com.</em>', 'Commodore says 65th Water Festival on for 2021', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'commodore-says-65th-water-festival-on-for-2021', '', '', '2021-03-29 20:45:13', '2021-03-30 00:45:13', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49047', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(49298, 4, '2021-04-07 14:00:01', '2021-04-07 18:00:01', '<strong>From staff reports</strong>\r\n\r\nAt its March 30 meeting, Beaufort City Council elected Councilman Mike McFee to be mayor pro tem. McFee, who was elected to City Council in a Special Election held March 2, was mayor pro tem in his previous term on City Council.\r\n\r\nThe mayor pro tem acts as mayor when Mayor Stephen Murray is absent.\r\n\r\nIn other actions, City Council:\r\n\r\n– Extended the mask requirement in buildings accessible to the public in the City of Beaufort through April 30. Council encouraged those who are eligible for a vaccine to make an appointment as soon as possible. About 37 percent of Beaufort County residents aged 15 or older have been vaccinated, according to the Department of Health &amp; Environmental Control.\r\n\r\n– Agreed to co-sponsor the Lowcountry Wind Symphony’s May 1 concert at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park.\r\n\r\n– Approved the request from the Beaufort Water Festival to hold the 65th annual festival from July 16 to 25. The popular festival was not held last year due the pandemic. The festival organizers agreed to adhere to any pandemic-related restrictions in place during the festival’s time frame.', 'McFee elected mayor pro tem; mask ordinance extended', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'mcfee-elected-mayor-pro-tem-mask-ordinance-extended', '', '', '2021-04-07 14:00:01', '2021-04-07 18:00:01', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49298', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(49091, 4, '2021-03-31 11:49:36', '2021-03-31 15:49:36', '<strong>By Terry Manning</strong>\r\n\r\nI was asked what I saw as the main difference between Republicans and Democrats.\r\n\r\nWell, I answered, you could invite both parties over to play “Call of Duty,” and Democrats would show up with video-game controllers and virtual-reality goggles. Republicans would show up with flak jackets and AK-47s.\r\n\r\nI was riffing on the GOP’s disproportionate obsession with Second Amendment rights over all others, but the comparison falls in line with their seeming commitment to escalating every difference of opinion into all-out war.\r\n\r\nIn war, there is no room for compromise, so none is sought and none is granted.\r\n\r\nStill, I respect the desire for bipartisanship. It would be a great example for young Americans to see lawmakers on both sides of the aisle working together to advance the nation’s interests. But it’s not going to happen anytime soon, and I think President Biden has learned that lesson, making comments that the American Rescue Plan – aka the COVID-19 stimulus bill – met his goal of bipartisanship by being supported by Republicans outside of Washington (to the tune of 76 percent positive) even if not by those inside Congress (no GOP lawmakers voted for it).\r\n\r\nInterestingly enough, according to Newsweek, a poll conducted by Data for Progress and Vox Media showed nearly a third of Republican voters think their lawmakers did vote for the plan. Maybe the most recent former president was right to lean on uninformed voters, since they can be counted on to support him and the party no matter what they say or do — or do not.\r\n\r\nSome Republican lawmakers actually bragged on aspects of the plan they knew would help their constituents, making sure to differentiate between those narrow aspects they liked and the overall plan they did not support. Hopefully their voters remember that even the most appealing parts of the plan would not have passed without Congressional Democrats voting for it, along with Vice President Kamala Harris as tiebreaker in the Senate.\r\n\r\nStill, the hope for bipartisanship lives. Even in the face of a full-scale assault on voting rights in Republican-controlled statehouses around the nation, West Virginia Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin is reserving wholesale support for the Democratic-sponsored For the People Act, which would supersede many of those planned rollbacks.\r\n\r\n“Pushing through legislation of this magnitude on a partisan basis may garner short-term benefits,” Manchin wrote, “but will inevitably only exacerbate the distrust that millions of Americans harbor against the U.S. government.”\r\n\r\nWhich could very well be true, but what about the millions for whom passage of the bill would bolster their belief government is not only able but willing to do things that work on their behalf?\r\n\r\nThe demographic that believes the Big Lie about the last election is never going to be persuaded to believe otherwise, so why waste time trying to change their minds? And further, why should Democrats risk losing the support of the people who put them in office in a futile effort to reach these hard-liners?\r\n\r\nGeorgia has already passed a ridiculous set of voting changes, including making it a crime to offer food or drink to voters standing in long lines. This happens mostly in Democratic-leaning districts where precincts have been reduced in numbers to discourage voters by making voting as tortuous as possible.\r\n\r\nEven after the state’s governor and Republican election officials said the vote was secure and presented evidence to support that assessment. But facts didn’t keep that same governor from signing the bill into law mere hours after its passage. And now Georgia’s success is being studied to help the GOP develop “best practices,” according to the New York Times, so they can replicate this atrocity in at least 42 other states.\r\n\r\nAt this point the Big Lie is less about what happened in 2020 and more about will happen in 2022, 2024 and thereafter. The GOP’s influence is shrinking as the nation’s populace becomes more diverse and voters become more open to voting for government - at least at the federal level, so far – that reflects their own diversity and openness.\r\n\r\nSo where will Manchin find Republicans to vote for a bill that speeds their own demise? He seems all too willing to trade power already in the Democrats’ hands for a bipartisanship still in the bush.\r\n\r\n<em>Terry E. Manning lives and works in Savannah, Ga. He is a Clemson graduate and worked for 20 years as a journalist. He can be reached at teemanning@gmail.com.</em>', 'Bipartisanship may belong on endangered list', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'bipartisanship-may-belong-on-endangered-list', '', '', '2021-03-31 11:49:36', '2021-03-31 15:49:36', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49091', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(49093, 4, '2021-03-31 11:51:56', '2021-03-31 15:51:56', '<strong>By Scott Graber</strong>\r\n\r\nSome words, especially Italian words, are just fun to say. For example, “bellissima” and “molto bene” and “bambini.”\r\n\r\nRight at the moment I’m sitting at the bar, at Hearth, sipping a reasonably generous pour of an Italian red called Sangiovese.\r\n\r\nSangiovese, pronounced san-geo-vay-say, is a great word to say. Being able to use that word in Beaufort, S.C., is some small consolation for not being able to say it in Italy.\r\n\r\nSome years ago I was in Genoa walking the city with a Beaufort-born friend, Jim Thomas, and his wife, Paola. We were looking at the various palaces — called palazzo — in the old City. Jim was giving us the important families, the architectural details, and the dates the palazzo were built.\r\n\r\nAt one particular palazzo — perhaps it was Palazzo Ducal located next to the Piazza Matteotti — Jim gave us its date of birth. But Paola disagreed. She said it was older, much older.\r\n\r\n“Paola,” Jim said, “I’m the architect here.”\r\n\r\n“But Jim,” Paola replied, “I’m the Italian.”\r\n\r\nAfter another five minutes of argument over provenance, we decided to seek out a trattoria and continue the debate over a glass of wine — un bicchiere di vino. And it was here, in this small, low-ceiling tavern, where I was introduced to Gavi.\r\n\r\nItaly is well-known for its red wine — its full-bodied Barolos, Chiantis and Barbarescos. It is less famous for its white wines. But Cortese di Gavi, or just plain Gavi, is a wine produced on 4,100 acres in the Italian Piedmonte just north of Genoa.\r\n\r\nPiedmonte is a region near the Alps, and near the Ligurian Sea, and consequently has a temperature that fluctuates. It can be sunny, warn during the day; then cooler at night. This, apparently, is a fluctuation that makes for a good grape.\r\n\r\nOf course grapevines have grown on the Italian peninsula forever, probably starting with the Etruscans, hitting a high point about 100 years before Christ. At this point it was estimated that Rome consumed 47 million gallons of wine annually — about a bottle of wine each day for every citizen.\r\n\r\nThe Romans looked for hillside terrain in regions near a river. They knew there was a tendency for cold air to flow down a hillside and to pool in pockets of frost in the valley. So they grew their grapes on hillsides that got the sun — hillsides that would provide sufficient warmth to ripen grapes.\r\n\r\nAs Roman legions pushed into France, Spain and Germany they took their taste for wine and their pruning knives with them. As long as there were steep hills — steep enough to catch the sun and shield the vines from the northern winds — grapes could be grown; and wine could be produced; and evidence of these vine-trimming tools have been found near Roman garrison posts in Trier and Cologne.\r\n\r\nThe Romans didn’t understand the concept of bacteria. That knowledge would come with Louis Pasteur hundreds of years later. They didn’t know that the sulfites (in wine) killed most of the bacteria. Or that Lactic bacteria, responsible for fermentation, is a digestive aid. They did not know the alcohol content probably took care of Streptococcal bacteria.\r\n\r\nBut they must have sensed that wine was a lot better for the Legionnaires than water.\r\n\r\nVirgil, the Roman poet, wrote about wine — particularly about the austerity and integrity of the Roman wine growers. Virgil’s contemporary, Horace, espoused the Epicurean view of taking life’s pleasures, including wine, in moderation. He also included tips about what wine should be paired with birthdays, special events and for everyday occasions.\r\n\r\nAnd so I have this singular memory of a dark room, listening to an American man and his Italian wife debating the age and the merits of the Palazzo Ducal, thinking that this is the best wine I have ever tasted. And so began my own uneven, up and down affair with Gavi.\r\n\r\nWhen I returned to South Carolina, I discovered that Gavi was seldom on anybody’s wine list. I discovered that it is produced in relatively small batches; and the Italians really like it, and consequently not much Gavi gets exported.\r\n\r\nSeveral years ago — at an anniversary dinner at Palmetto Bluff — I discovered there was a Gavi on the wine list. I ordered a bottle and was instantly transported to that low-ceilinged trattoria in Genoa.\r\n\r\nI know that I will never be able to separate the happiness of that night in Genoa, from the taste of those grapes; but making that distinction does not matter.\r\n\r\n<em>Scott Graber is a lawyer, novelist, veteran columnist and longtime resident of Port Royal. He can be reached at cscottgraber@gmail.com.</em>', 'Sometimes, making a distinction does not matter', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'sometimes-making-a-distinction-does-not-matter', '', '', '2021-03-31 11:51:56', '2021-03-31 15:51:56', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49093', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(49095, 4, '2021-03-31 11:53:39', '2021-03-31 15:53:39', '<strong>By Larry Dandridge</strong>\r\n\r\nWhy do police officers not hot pursue and chase down every person who runs from them in a vehicle? Today, most police departments have a NO HOT PURSUIT POLICY or pursue only when the fleeing person is a fleeing felon and is more of a danger free, than if he or she were to be pursued and caught. Hot pursuit of people committing minor traffic violations and other minor crimes and, when the officer does not know why the suspect is fleeing, puts everyone including pedestrians, passengers, bystanders, other drivers, the officer, and the fleeing person in great danger. Hot pursuits result in far too many people killed and seriously injured. Hot pursuits also result in law suits filed against the officer and his department.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\r\n\r\nMore than 36,000 people die every year in motor vehicle accidents in the USA. Approximately 6,000 pedestrians are killed each year by motor vehicles. More than 5,000 bystanders and passengers have been killed in police car chases since 1979 and thousands more were injured as officers pursued drivers at high speeds and under extremely hazardous conditions.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\r\n\r\nAccording to the National Institute of Justice Study Report 122025, dated May 16, 1990, the Justice Department calls hot pursuits, “the most dangerous of all ordinary police activities” and urges police departments to adopt policies listing exactly when officers can and cannot pursue someone.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\r\n\r\nBottom line, ask your police chief and sheriff to ban hot pursuits for minor traffic and other minor violations and when the police do not know why the person driving is fleeing. Serious criminals can be caught later in most cases, because the police usually have the make and model of their car, the license plate number, the driver’s descriptions, and other information to track them down.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\r\n\r\nWhy do police officers sometimes use choke holds on people? Choke Holds are dangerous and banned by police departments, with one exception. Choke holds are a high level of force and at times deadly force. Many years ago, choke holds were used sometimes to subdue persons resisting arrest and fighting (assaulting) a police officer or another person. Today, every police department, that the author knows of, has a policy against the use of choke holds. The only time a police officer should resort to a choke hold is if they believe that they or another person is in imminent danger of being killed or seriously injured ---- and no other form of force or action will safely work.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\r\n\r\nThere are two basic types of choke holds, the Air Choke and the Blood Choke. Although less effective at inducing unconsciousness than its blood choke counterpart, the air choke causes excruciating pain and air hunger. In combat sports a fighter will usually submit to an air choke hold. Air chokes have been associated with fractures of the larynx or hyoid bone, and are considered less safe than blood chokes.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\r\n\r\nBlood chokes (or sleeper holds) are a form of strangulation that compress one or both carotid arteries and/or the jugular veins without compressing the airway, hence causing temporary unconsciousness in 10–20 seconds. Injury or death is possible if the arteries remain constricted for more than 20 seconds. Properly applied blood chokes require little physical strength.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\r\n\r\nThe Los Angeles Police Department banned chokeholds in 1980, and was soon followed by most police departments nationwide. Choking suspects was widely banned by American police departments by the early 1990s, when New York City strengthened the force of an earlier ban on chokeholds.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\r\n\r\nAny police officer who decides to use a choke hold and, he or she or another person is NOT in imminent danger of being seriously injured or killed, should not use a choke hold. Even if an officer is imminent danger of serious injury or being killed, it would still be wise to use any other tool the officer has available to stop the attacker ------ if another tool like a baton, pepper spray, or taser is available, would do the job, and can be safely used.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\r\n\r\nBecause a miniscule number of officers are continuing to use choke holds despite being prohibited by department policy, it is long past time for Police Departments (and the criminal justice system if needed) to hold accountable any police officer who violates this policy. Officers who use a choke hold in violation of department policy, in a non-lethal encounter, with a person should be disciplined severely, most likely fired, certification rescinded, and prosecuted if needed.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\r\n\r\nImagine being a police officer in a fight, on the ground, with an enraged or mentally ill, attacker, who might be high on drugs with super human strength, for what you (the police officer) believed was going to have your pistol taken from you, or if the attacker was so large and powerful that the police officer believed he or she would be killed with the attacker’s bare hands — a choke hold may be all the police officer could do to survive. Even when justified, officers should expect to be sued when he or she uses a choke hold.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\r\n\r\n</span>\r\n\r\n<em>Larry Dandridge is an honors graduate of three police academies and a DoD Counter Terrorism course graduate. He served as a police officer and deputy sheriff in AL and MO. He has also worked as a consultant with the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in GA and SC, and the Military Police and Customs operations in TX. An accomplished writer and motivational speaker, the owner of TVV Publishing, a retired Army Test Pilot, the author of the award-winning BLADES OF THUNDER (book One), a retired Aerospace Industry Region Manager, a past University Business, Writing, and Aeronautics Instructor, and volunteer Patient Adviser at the RHJ VA Medical Center, he writes two columns, as a free-lance writer, for the ISLAND NEWS, the Veterans Benefits Column and the What Citizens Should Know About Policing Column. You can contact Larry at his email, LDandridge@earthlink.net.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\r\n\r\n</span></em>\r\n\r\n<b>EDITOR’S NOTE</b>\r\n\r\nThis is column 5 of a 12-column series on what citizens should know about police officers, use of force, and challenges the police and citizens face. Columns 1, 2, 3, and 4 introduced the series by answering the questions:\r\n\r\nWhat are the risks involved in police work?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\r\n\r\nHow does a COP (Constable on Patrol) decide on what level of force to use?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\r\n\r\nWhen can a police officer use deadly force?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\r\n\r\nWhen can deadly force be used on a fleeing felon?\r\n\r\nDo life and death decisions made by police really have to be made so quickly?\r\n\r\nWhat does the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office do for Beaufort County?\r\n\r\nDo police officers take care to avoid hurting innocent bystanders?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\r\n\r\nDo police officers have to retreat when facing a dangerous person?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\r\n\r\nCan a police officer be unfit to serve, even if they do not break the law?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\r\n\r\nDo police officers have to retreat when facing a dangerous person?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\r\n\r\nCan a police officer be unfit to serve, even if they do not break the law or violate department written policies?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\r\n\r\nThese columns are not meant to replace carefully reading local, county, state, and federal law or the need for a lawyer when seeking legal advice.\r\n\r\nLarry Dandridge is not an employee of THE ISLAND NEWS and his opinions are his alone. Readers should rely on their local police and sheriff’s departments and their attorneys for all law enforcement information and legal advice. Although every precaution has been taken in the preparation of these articles, the publisher and author assume no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed by the author or THE ISLAND NEWS for damages resulting from the use of information contained herein.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<em><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></em>', 'Answers to More Questions About Policing', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'answers-to-more-questions-about-policing', '', '', '2021-03-31 11:53:39', '2021-03-31 15:53:39', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49095', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(49097, 4, '2021-03-31 11:55:26', '2021-03-31 15:55:26', '<strong>By Sgt. Erin Morejon, USMC</strong>\r\n\r\nMCAS Beaufort<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> – </span>When young men and women sign a 4 to 5-year active duty Marine Corps contract, they take an oath that ensures they understand the magnitude of their commitment. However, they may not realize that they’ll have to make another difficult decision when they near the end of their obligated service.\r\n\r\nMany see it as a binary choice. On one hand, they can re-enlist and continue to enjoy esprit de corps, military benefits and the security of a government job. On the other, they can leave behind the structure and security of the Marine Corps for a civilian job that caters more to domestic comfort.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\r\n\r\nHowever, there is a third option. Marines can transition directly from active duty into the Marine Corps Reserve. They can retain many benefits of active service while gaining greater flexibility.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\r\n\r\nStaff Sgt. Andre Babineaux, the staff noncommissioned officer-in-charge of Reserve Component Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 501, made this decision in January, 2021. Babineaux currently works as a security training specialist for General Dynamics in Northern Virginia while supervising 20-30 flight equipment technician Marines at VMFAT-501 in Beaufort, South Carolina during periodic drill sessions, generally one weekend per month.\r\n\r\n“I was active duty for over 10 years, but wanted to test the waters in the civilian world after getting my degree in aeronautics,” Babineaux said. “However, at my last unit, I got to work on the F-35 Lightning II, giving me a lot of valuable experience that I wanted to continue to build upon. While on active duty, I learned more about the MCR and the Direct Affiliation Program through Lt. Col. Howell, a Marine reserve pilot at VMFAT-501, and thought it could be a great opportunity.”\r\n\r\nThe DAP is a program that allows active duty Marines to sign up for an opening in a reserve unit six months prior to their end of active service. An added benefit of this program is that the Marine and their dependents will receive six months of free Tricare Prime after their transition date.\r\n\r\n“The healthcare benefit was a major influence on my decision,” Babineaux said. “Even after that six-month period, reservists still qualify for Tricare Reserve Select and the Tricare Dental Program, which is still a really good deal.”\r\n\r\nServing in the Marine Corps Reserve also provides access to many other benefits for service members and their families. Some of these benefits include life insurance, employment assistance, access to a Veterans Affairs home loan, the ability to contribute toward a thrift savings plan, and progression toward a retirement plan.\r\n\r\n“Having all of the benefits and resources that comes with serving in the reserve component takes a lot of guess work out of the mix for transitioning active duty Marines,” said Master Sgt. Vincent Sicilia, the operations chief with Prior Service Recruiting, 6th Marine Corps Recruiting District. “However, one of the main reasons that we see Marines come back to us is that they miss the brotherhood and being around other like-minded individuals. We can provide that for these Marines while giving them the flexibility to focus on family, life and a career outside of the Marine Corps.”\r\n\r\nMarines who transition from active duty to the reserves are not required to sign another contract. If the Marine’s civilian life changes or their home unit receives mobilization orders, the Marine has the flexibility to exit the MCR at any time. However, as a reservist, they may volunteer for deployments, the Individual Mobilization Augmentee program or activation orders if opportunities arise.\r\n\r\n“I wanted to continue to serve my country and grow my experience with working on the F-35, so I signed on for an IMA at my previous unit, VMFAT-501,” Babineaux said. “However, as long as I meet my yearly requirements, I am able to schedule my own drills, and I have the flexibility to get out at any time if I decide it’s not working for me.”\r\n\r\nThroughout the United States there are more than 180 reserve training centers. Current or former active duty Marines looking to transition into the MCR may contact 6th Marine Corps District, Prior Service Recruiting to learn more about the available jobs at these locations.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\r\n\r\n“Advice that I would give to a Marine that isn’t entirely certain in their decision to end their military service is to not close the door all the way,” said Babineaux. “I would suggest to use the DAP program and become a part of the MCR at the very least, not only because of the benefits, but also because it is much easier to transfer back into active service if a Marine decides to do so. A Marine has everything to gain and nothing to lose when transferring from active duty to the MCR.”\r\n\r\n<em>Above: Staff Sgt. Andre Babineaux, a Marine with Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501, is a prior active duty Marine who is now part of the Marine Corps Reserves. 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(49100, 4, '2021-03-31 11:57:41', '2021-03-31 15:57:41', '<strong>LowcoSports.com</strong>\r\n\r\nMay River’s boys won six events — including two in which the Sharks posted the best times in South Carolina Class 4A this season — to lead the way at the Bob Jenkins Coaches Classic Region 7 track and field meet Saturday at Whale Branch Early College High School.\r\n\r\nJaxon Beebe’s winning time of 2:01.24 in the 800 meters and the Sharks’ mark of 8:26.82 in the 4•800 relay both set the standard for Class 4A to lead an impressive showing from May River, but they weren’t the only ones setting state standards.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\r\n\r\nBattery Creek’s Michael Martello won the discus with an incredible throw of 142 feet, 9 inches — the best mark in Class 3A this season — to beat runner-up Xavier Chaplin of Whale Branch, whose mark of 127-9 was the best in Class 1A so far in 2021. Martello also placed second in the shot put.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\r\n\r\nThe Warriors also saw Richard Parker win the 110-meter hurdles with a Class 1A-best time of 15.95 seconds and place second in the 400 hurdles, while Chaplin set Class 1A standards while placing second in the discus and third in the shot put (47-1).<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\r\n\r\nBeaufort High picked up three wins on the track, with Zyrin Odom winning the 400 (52.71), Nash Mills claiming the 1600 (4:31.49) and placing second in the 800, and Joseph Patterson winning the 3200 (10:29.44).<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\r\n\r\nIn addition to Martello’s strong performance, Battery Creek teammate Trevin Singleton had a spectacular with four podium finishes, placing second in the 110 hurdles, long jump, and triple jump, and third in the 200.', 'May River boys set pace at Coaches Classic region meet', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'may-river-boys-set-pace-at-coaches-classic-region-meet', '', '', '2021-03-31 11:57:41', '2021-03-31 15:57:41', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49100', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(49102, 4, '2021-03-31 11:58:23', '2021-03-31 15:58:23', '<strong>LowcoSports.com</strong>\r\n\r\nBattery Creek’s girls won five events and placed in the top three in six more to lead the way at the Bob Jenkins Coaches Class Region 7 track and field meet Saturday at Whale Branch Early College High School.\r\n\r\nMay River and Beaufort High each won four events, while Whale Branch and Hilton Head High won three apiece.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\r\n\r\nMyra Smith led the impressive showing from Battery Creek, winning the 100 (12.73) and triple jump (32-8.5) and placing second in the 200 and third in the long jump. Erica Tobin also won two events, the high jump (4-10) and javelin (78-8), and placed third in the 100, and Keona Sanders won gold in the 400 hurdles (1:11.71), placed second in the high jump, and finished third in the 100 hurdles.\r\n\r\nBeaufort had three athletes post multiple top-two finishes, as Charlize Antia won the 1600 (5:26.93) and was second in the 3200, Reyonce Black won the long jump (17-3.5) and was second in the 100, and Jayla Daise claimed gold in the shot put (35-3) and silver in the javelin. Anna Brown also claimed gold for the Eagles, winning the 800 (2:30.50).<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\r\n\r\nKaylyn Caldwell led the way for the host Warriors, winning the 400 hurdles (1:21.91) and the triple jump (31-5.5) and placing second in the 100 hurdles and triple jump. Diamond Wright won the 100 hurdles (18.08) with the best time in Class 1A this season, while Caldwell set the 1A standard in the 400 hurdles, and Faith Eugune’s third-place time in the 200 (28.58) was the best mark in the classification in 2021.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\r\n\r\nA pair of SCISA athletes also set classification standards, as John Paul II junior Zoe Mast’s fifth-place mark of 72-7 in the discus was the best in SCISA 2A this season, and Holy Trinity senior Abby Carte placed second in the 400 with a SCISA 1A-best time of 1:07.95. The Mighty Lions hold seven state standards in SCISA 1A.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>', 'Smith, Creek girls clean up at Coaches Classic', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'smith-creek-girls-clean-up-at-coaches-classic', '', '', '2021-03-31 11:58:23', '2021-03-31 15:58:23', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49102', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(49104, 4, '2021-03-31 11:59:11', '2021-03-31 15:59:11', '<strong>LowcoSports.com</strong>\r\n\r\nBeaufort High girls lacrosse rallied from a halftime deficit for a hard-fought 10-8 home win over James Island on Monday.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\r\n\r\nAmyah Todd and Sophia Pellegrino each scored four goals, and Todd assisted on another and gathered a team-high 12 ground balls, while Holland Perryman and Annabelle Hooper added a goal each for the Eagles.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\r\n\r\nSydney Lashley scooped up seven ground balls, and Pellegrino, Abby Baise, and Kellina Snipes gathered six each for Beaufort, but the defensive star was goalie Shelby Holstein, who saved 15 of 23 shots on goal to preserve the narrow margin.', 'Lashley shines in goal as Eagles rally past Trojans', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'lashley-shines-in-goal-as-eagles-rally-past-trojans', '', '', '2021-03-31 11:59:11', '2021-03-31 15:59:11', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49104', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(49106, 4, '2021-03-31 12:01:10', '2021-03-31 16:01:10', '<strong>LowcoSports.com\r\nPhoto by Bob Sofaly</strong>\r\n\r\nRuthie Floyd scored two goals while Sophia Felix and Natalie Cruz Woodley each netted one as Battery Creek girls soccer got back in the win column Thursday night with a 4-3 victory over visiting Hanahan in Region 8-3A play.\r\n\r\nFelix got things started for the Dolphins just three minutes into the game as she sent one past the Hanahan keeper to put the Dolphins up early. Creek scored again late in the first half to go up 2-0 going into the break.\r\n\r\nBattery Creek scored two more goals in the second half, but Hanahan fought back hard, scoring three of their own before falling short.\r\n\r\n<em>Above: Battery Creek’s Sophia Felix, left, gets a foot on the ball before a Hannanan player can get to it late in the first half Thursday night at BCHS. The Lady’s Dolphins had to battle all night against a stiff Hannahan defense to come away with a 4-3 victory.</em>', 'Floyd nets two as Dolphins down Hawks', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'floyd-nets-two-as-dolphins-down-hawks', '', '', '2021-03-31 13:57:13', '2021-03-31 17:57:13', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49106', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(49108, 4, '2021-03-31 12:03:04', '2021-03-31 16:03:04', '<strong>LowcoSports.com</strong>\r\n\r\nBeaufort High baseball put up five runs in the fourth to break open a tied game, then tacked on five in the sixth to finish off a 13-3 home win over Region 7-4A rival May River on Monday.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\r\n\r\nMay River ace Darin Horn struck out 10 before the Eagles chased him with one out in the fourth after Ollie Holmes broke a 3-3 tie with an RBI single and Rhogue Wallace followed with a two-run triple. Wallace scored on a wild pitch, and Colin Peterson delivered a two-out RBI single to make it 8-3.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\r\n\r\nPeterson came through again with a sacrifice fly in the seventh, and Matt Bornsheuer, Rush Riley, Holmes, and Wallace each added RBIs in the inning to invoke the 10-run rule.\r\n\r\nHolmes went the distance on the mound for the Eagles, allowing three runs and seven hits with eight strikeouts and two walks, and he was 2-for-3 with three RBIs at the plate.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\r\n\r\nRiley was 3-for-3 with three RBIs, Wallace was 2-for-3 with a triple and three RBIs, and Peterson was 2-for-3 with a pair of RBIs for Beaufort.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\r\n\r\nJames Layman was 2-for-3 with a double, and Horn was 1-for-2 with two RBIs for the Sharks.\r\n\r\n<em>Above: Beaufort’s Matt Bornsheuer steals and slides safely into second base as James Island’s second baseman Hayes Snow puts on the tag without the ball Monday evening at BHS. The Eagles went on to win the Region game 8-5.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></em>', 'Eagles power past Sharks', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'eagles-power-past-sharks', '', '', '2021-03-31 13:55:50', '2021-03-31 17:55:50', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49108', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(49110, 4, '2021-03-31 12:04:22', '2021-03-31 16:04:22', '<strong>From staff reports\r\nPhoto by Bob Sofaly</strong>\r\n\r\nHunter Hollingsworth’s two-run triple in the seventh padded Battery Creek baseball’s lead and the right-hander closed out the game with back-to-back strikeouts propelling the Dolphins to a 4-0 region win over Academic Magnet on Tuesday at Shipyard Park.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\r\n\r\nLuke Sanders dazzled on the mound, throwing six shutout innings while striking out eight to get the win. The senior lefty put Creek on the board in the third with an RBI double, scoring CJ Robinson, who opened the inning with a leadoff walk and stole second to move into scoring position.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\r\n\r\n“Complete team effort,” Creek coach Billy Allen said. “Luke (Sanders) had a terrific outing and Hollingsworth finished it off there in the seventh. A great way to start off region play.”<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\r\n\r\nAcademic Magnet had a chance to break the game open in the bottom of the second after the Raptors loaded the bases with no outs. But Sanders found his stride, striking out the next three batters to get out of the inning.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\r\n\r\nAfter the Dolphins’ run in the second, the two teams remained scoreless until the seventh. Robinson led off with a walk and advanced to second base on a throwing error. Hollingsworth’s two-run triple followed, and Bradley Smith capped the scoring with a sacrifice fly to score Hollingsworth.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\r\n\r\n“We will look at the positives from tonight’s game and look to keep the momentum heading into this weekend,” Allen said. “We’ll get right back at it tomorrow, but we’ll enjoy this one.”\r\n\r\nBattery Creek (1-2, 1-0) and Academic Magnet will square off again on Friday at Dolphin Field. First pitch is scheduled for 6 p.m.\r\n\r\n<em>Above: Hilton Head Prep’s Harrison Green goes into the air to catch a bad throw as Battery Creek’s Quade Matthews makes it back to second base during the top of the third inning on Monday, March 25. The Dolphins gave up 14 runs in the fifth inning and lost their opening game to the Sea Hawks, 17-3.</em>', 'Creek opens region play with shutout of Raptors', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'creek-opens-region-play-with-shutout-of-raptors', '', '', '2021-03-31 13:54:40', '2021-03-31 17:54:40', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49110', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(49112, 4, '2021-03-31 12:05:39', '2021-03-31 16:05:39', '<strong>Beaufort students make Wofford Dean\'s List</strong>\r\n\r\nMichael J. Sosulski, provost of Wofford College, has announced Dean\'s List students for the Fall 2020 semester, including three students from Beaufort. The Beaufort students are Caroline Quinn Fleming, Kathleen H. Simkins and Paige Marie Zeigler.\r\n\r\nTo be named to the Dean\'s List, a student must be enrolled for at least 12 semester hours of graded courses and attain a semester grade point average of 3.6 or higher. Wofford College, established in 1854, is a four-year, residential liberal arts college located in Spartanburg.\r\n\r\n<strong>Beaufort’s Glorioso recognized by Georgia Southern</strong>\r\n\r\nGeorgia Southern University recently recognized approximately 2,420 students on the Fall 2020 President\'s List. Kathryn Glorioso of Beaufort (29906) has been named to the list for excellence in academics. To be eligible for the President\'s List, a student must have at least a 4.0 grade point average and carry a minimum of 12 hours for the semester.\r\n\r\n<strong>9 with area ties named to The Citadel\'s fall 2020 dean\'s list</strong>\r\n\r\nThe dean\'s list is a recognition given to cadets and students who are registered for 12 or more semester hours and whose grade point average is 3.20 or higher, with no grade of I (Incomplete) and no grade below C for work in a semester.\r\n\r\nThe nearly 1,400 cadets and students recognized for their academic achievements during the fall 2020 semester include these local cadets and students: Thomas Conrad of Beaufort, Lyndsay Pires of Goose Creek, Alma Orozco-Rico of Beaufort, Patrick Strawn of Beaufort, Reed Reichel of Beaufort, Christopher Rohrer of Beaufort, Kyle Davis of Beaufort, Matthew Hurtt of Beaufort and Ty Bouscal of Beaufort.\r\n\r\n<strong>TCL offers culinary classes on fast track</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Technical College of the Lowcountry is offering a fast-track summer program that allows students to complete four culinary arts classes in just seven weeks. Plus, free tuition is also available for qualified S.C. residents through the SC Wins Scholarship.\r\n\r\nClasses will be held at the TCL New River Campus in Bluffton and will run Mondays through Thursdays, June 7 through July 27 from 9 a.m. to 4:40 p.m. Students will then be prepared for advanced classes when the all-new Culinary Institute of the South opens in the fall in Bluffton’s Buckwalter Place.\r\n\r\nClasses include: BKP 101, Intro to Baking; CUL 101, Principles of Food Production I; HOS 140, The Hospitality Industry; and HOS 155, Hospitality Sanitation.\r\n\r\nApply online at www.tcl.edu/apply, or contact Dean Miles Huff for more information at mhuff@tcl.edu or 843-470-6046.\r\n\r\n<strong>TCL offering free training programs</strong>\r\n\r\nThrough funding from the state of South Carolina, the Technical College of the Lowcountry is offering scholarships that cover the cost of many of TCL’s non-credit, continuing education workforce training programs.\r\n\r\nThe scholarship is worth up to $5,000 per participant and can go toward tuition, fees, textbooks and related testing. Many programs can be completed in a few short months.\r\n\r\nEligible TCL continuing education programs include:\r\n\r\nCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA)\r\n\r\nCertified Patient Care Technician (CPCT)\r\n\r\nCertified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)\r\n\r\nEmergency Medical Technician (EMT)\r\n\r\nCommercial Driver’s License (CDL)\r\n\r\nComputer Numeric Control (CNC)\r\n\r\nManufacturing Training (ManuFirst SC)\r\n\r\nWelding\r\n\r\nMany continuing education programs lead to industry-recognized credentials and certificates. Those with this specialized training will be prepared for careers in many in-demand occupational areas from healthcare to manufacturing.\r\n\r\nVisit www.tcl.edu/ce to learn more or call 843-525-8205.', 'EDUCATION BRIEFS', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'education-briefs-26', '', '', '2021-03-31 12:05:39', '2021-03-31 16:05:39', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49112', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(49114, 4, '2021-03-30 12:05:51', '2021-03-30 16:05:51', '<strong>From staff reports</strong>\r\n\r\nTwo Beaufort High students and a Holy Trinity student are among the 11 Beaufort County seniors named Heritage Classic Foundation scholars for the 2020-2021 school year. The students come from six different high schools.\r\n\r\nBeaufort High seniors Abigail Chiaviello and Caleb Henry and Holy Trinity senior Elizabeth O’Neal join eight others – Karina Dorris (Bluffton High), Penelope Roman-Gomez (Bluffton High), Shelby Dorth (Hilton Head Christian Academy), Thomas Hughson (Hilton Head Island High), Joseph Hutchinson (Hilton Head Island High), Niklas Kronlein (Hilton Head Island High), Julia Kubec (Hilton Head Island High), Taylor Gilmore (May River High) – from a total of six high schools.\r\n\r\nDue to COVID-19 safety concerns, the annual Scholar luncheon was not held. The scholars received their awards by mail and met Heritage Classic Foundation Scholar Committee Chairman, Scott Richardson and other committee members during a video conference.\r\n\r\n“This is always an exciting day for the Heritage Classic Foundation, even if we are just meeting virtually,” Richardson told the scholars. “Choosing the 11 students to receive these awards was a hard task. We believe your accomplishments should be rewarded and your teachers and administrators deserve special praise.”\r\n\r\nRichardson also pointed out, “You are not just straight-A students. You are leaders in your schools, communities and churches. Your interests vary from music to sports to caring for the elderly.”\r\n\r\nBeaufort’s Chiaviello is involved the Interact Club and is president of the French Honors Society. She has lettered in track and lacrosse. She spent her junior year in France as a Rotary Exchange student and is now a Rotary Youth Ambassador. Chiaviello credits the experience for awakening her passion for travel and studying the global community and its diversity.\r\n\r\nHenry has been dedicated to the DECA and VEX Robotics Clubs at Beaufort High. He formed the school’s official robotics team and lead them to a top-five finish at the state championship. He is member of the Interact Club and was a Boy Scout that helped clean up Fort Fremont multiple times.\r\n\r\nO’Neal, the Kirby Award recipient, is on the Senior Council at Holy Trinity Classical Christian School. The Council has organized spirit weeks and planned fundraisers. She takes photos for the yearbook and is passionate about competing on the debate team. She is active in her church and sings in the choir. She also volunteers at a local nursing home and has been humbled by the experience.\r\n\r\nSix of the newly named Scholars will receive a $16,000 scholarship over the next four years, including the Scholar Alumni Award. Four additional awards carry a $20,000 opportunity.\r\n\r\nA new scholarship was introduced. The Kirby Scholarship, a one-year, $3,000 scholar award, was created in memoriam of past Scholar Committee chairman Ward Kirby and will be granted every year moving forward.\r\n\r\nNext fall, 41 Beaufort County collegians will be receiving Foundation grants at an expenditure of $178,000. A grand total of $4.63M will have been awarded to 353 students after the 2021 distribution.\r\n\r\nIn addition to these 11 scholarships, the Foundation is funding four $2,500 annual scholarships to the University of South Carolina Beaufort and two $1,500 annual scholarships to the Technical College of the Lowcountry.', 'Three area students among Heritage Classic Foundation scholars', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'three-area-students-among-heritage-classic-foundation-scholars', '', '', '2021-03-31 12:06:29', '2021-03-31 16:06:29', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49114', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(49116, 4, '2021-03-31 12:11:03', '2021-03-31 16:11:03', '<strong>From staff reports</strong>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_49081\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"1020\"]<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Holland-Perryman-Jonathan-Haupt_photo-by-Susan-DeLoach.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-49081 size-large\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Holland-Perryman-Jonathan-Haupt_photo-by-Susan-DeLoach-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1020\" height=\"680\" /></a> Holland Perryman &amp; Jonathan Haupt[/caption]\r\n\r\nFor National Poetry Month in April, join the Pat Conroy Literary Center\'s Jonathan Haupt and Holland Perryman as they explore Pat Conroy’s lifelong relationship with poetry as a reader, as a self-described “failed poet,” and as a writer who found a creative outlet for his Great Love of poetry in his iconic lyrical and descriptive prose.\r\n\r\nThrough discussion of Pat’s teachers, mentors, favorite poets, and fellow advocates of poetry, and through published and unpublished writings spanning the breadth of his life, this free virtual program fosters a new appreciation for his admiration of poetry, his dedication to the writing craft, and the myriad ways in which poetry shines through Conroy’s storied prose.\r\n\r\nThis presentation was originally created in collaboration with poet and retired educator Tim Conroy, author of Theologies of Terrain.\r\n\r\nHaupt and Perryman will give two presentations of Pat Conroy’s Great Love of Poetry, both virtual and free to attend: 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 6, hosted by Richland Library in Columbia; and 6 p.m. Monday, April 19, 6 p.m., hosted by the Charleston County Public Library.\r\n\r\nTo learn more and register, visit www.patconroyliterarycenter.org or www.facebook.com/patconroyliterarycenter.\r\n\r\nHaupt is the executive director of the nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center, the former director of the University of South Carolina Press, and co-editor of the anthology Our Prince of Scribes: Writers Remember Pat Conroy, winner of 17 book awards.\r\n\r\nThe first poet to be twice featured on the “Lowcountry Poets Corner” segment of the ETV author interview series By the River, Beaufort High School student Perryman is an award-winning writer and the first student intern of the Pat Conroy Literary Center.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_49082\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"648\"]<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Otram-Slabess.jpg\"><img class=\"size-large wp-image-49082\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Otram-Slabess-648x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"648\" height=\"1024\" /></a> Otram Slabess poets[/caption]\r\n\r\nDuring National Poetry Month, the Conroy Center will also offer two online poetry writing workshops and an Open Mic reading featuring local poets:\r\n\r\n6 p.m. Wednesday, April 7, Hands-on Linked Haiku, workshop led by Miho Kinnas ($45/person, limited to 15) Learn more and register at https://patconroyliterarycenter.eventbrite.com.\r\n\r\n6 p.m. Thursday, April 8, Open Mic Night, featuring Beaufort\'s Otram Slabess poets: Emily Davis-Fletcher, Jacquelyn Markham, Quitman Marshall, Warren Slesinger, and Olivia Stiffler — presented in partnership with the S.C. Writers Association. Live-streamed on the Conroy Center’s Facebook at www.facebook.com/patconroyliterarycenter.\r\n\r\n6 p.m. Wednesday, April 14, Writing as Healing, workshop led by Elizabeth Robin ($45/person, limited to 15). Learn more and register at https://patconroyliterarycenter.eventbrite.com.', 'Exploring Pat Conroy’s love of poetry', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', '49116-2', '', '', '2021-03-31 12:12:14', '2021-03-31 16:12:14', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49116', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(49119, 4, '2021-03-30 12:12:29', '2021-03-30 16:12:29', 'Eating nuts can improve your heart health and lower your risk of dying early from heart disease and other causes. Research has found that people who are at risk of a heart attack can cut their risk by eating a healthy diet that includes nuts.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\r\n\r\nResearch suggests that eating nuts may:\r\n\r\nLower your low-density lipoprotein, or LDL or \"bad,\" cholesterol and triglyceride levels, which play a major role in the buildup of deposits called plaques in your arteries.\r\n\r\nImprove the health of the lining of your arteries.\r\n\r\nLower levels of inflammation linked to heart disease.\r\n\r\nReduce the risk of developing blood clots, which can lead to a heart attack and death.\r\n\r\nSome nuts have more heart-healthy nutrients than others. Most nuts, though, contain at least some unsaturated fats, omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, vitamin E, plant sterols and L-arginine—all of which are heart-healthy.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\r\n\r\nOne drawback to nuts is that they\'re high in calories, so it\'s important to limit portions. And keep in mind that you could cancel out the heart-healthy benefits of nuts if they\'re covered with chocolate, sugar or salt. But choosing nuts instead of a less-healthy snack may help you stick to a heart-healthy diet.\r\n\r\nSource: https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/consumer-health-nuts-and-your-heart/\r\n\r\n<em>Exclusive content from CARE Magazine</em>', 'Nuts and your heart', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'nuts-and-your-heart', '', '', '2021-03-31 12:13:24', '2021-03-31 16:13:24', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49119', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(49122, 4, '2021-03-31 12:14:50', '2021-03-31 16:14:50', 'Babies—who are especially vulnerable to the damaging effects of ultraviolet (UV)—need vigilant care from their parents to protect them from these dangers. Babies\' skin is thinner than that of an older child, meaning it burns much more easily. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, research shows that nearly a quarter of infants become sunburned or tanned in their first summer, with more than half getting burned or tanned while they\'re still under 2 years old. This can lead to a much higher risk of developing melanoma later in life, since sustaining 5 or more sunburns in youth raises the lifetime risk of this deadly skin cancer by 80%.\r\n\r\n<strong>Sunburn signs<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>and symptoms<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></strong>\r\n\r\nWhile babies can become sunburned after just 15 minutes of sun exposure, the signs and symptoms may not appear until 6 to 12 hours later. These include:\r\n\r\nRed, warm and itchy skin (for mild sunburn)\r\n\r\nWidespread burning (for severe sunburn)\r\n\r\nBlistered skin\r\n\r\nPainful skin\r\n\r\nFever or chills\r\n\r\nNausea\r\n\r\nSwollen face\r\n\r\nDehydration\r\n\r\nHome treatment for a baby with mild sunburn includes cool baths and putting aloe vera gel or cool compresses on burned areas. But severe sunburn on an infant requires a more emphatic response and is treated like any other serious burn. Call your baby\'s pediatrician or get emergency medical care. Babies can end up with grave or even life-threatening problems from too much ultraviolet light. It\'s no joke.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tips to prevent sun damage to your baby</strong>\r\n\r\nTo avoid such consequences, here are tips to stop sun damage in its tracks. These include:\r\n\r\nLimiting your baby\'s time in the sun between the hours of 10am and 4pm. Better yet, try to keep her/him out of the sun entirely in that time period. This is a simple avoidance technique that works because that\'s when the sun\'s rays are strongest.\r\n\r\nDressing your baby in a wide-brimmed hat and baby sunglasses (if she/he keeps them on!). Look for sunglasses with 99% UV protection.\r\n\r\nDressing baby in lightweight clothing that covers their arms and legs. More and more clothing is being sold now that offers built-in UV protection, and babies and kids can even take a dip in the pool in these pieces.\r\n\r\nSlathering babies over 6 months in sunscreen on all visible skin areas. Buy broad spectrum sunscreen that blocks both UV-A and UV-B light as these are the most damaging rays. The SPF, or sun protection factor, of any sunscreen should be 15 or higher. It is important to know which products you should NOT use on babies’ skin. Avoid sunscreen products with retinyl palmitate or DEET. It’s best not to use an aerosol product, but rather use a cream-based sunscreen you can rub on gently.\r\n\r\nApplying sunscreen to baby\'s skin at least 30 minutes before heading outdoors, since the sunscreen needs time to soak in.\r\n\r\nReapply sunscreen at least every 2 hours, and more often if baby spends time in the water or sweats profusely.\r\n\r\nSources: Kaleroy Papantoniou, M.D., F.A.A.D. www.advanceddermatologypc.com • www.whattoexpect.com<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\r\n\r\nwww.gothink.com\r\n\r\n<em>Exclusive content from CARE Magazine</em>', 'Keeping Your Baby Sun-Safe', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'keeping-your-baby-sun-safe', '', '', '2021-03-31 12:14:50', '2021-03-31 16:14:50', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49122', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(49124, 4, '2021-03-30 12:15:03', '2021-03-30 16:15:03', '<strong>County office closed for good Friday</strong>\r\n\r\nAll County offices will be closed Friday, April 1, in observance of Good Friday. County Convenience Centers will remain open.\r\n\r\nAll Convenience Centers will be closed Sunday, April 4, in observance of Easter Sunday, but will resume normal schedules Monday, April 5. Residents are encouraged to check their local center for official operating hours and are asked to plan accordingly.\r\n\r\nFor more information, please contact Beaufort County Solid Waste and Recycling Section at www.beaufortcountysc.gov/recycle or 843-255-2736.\r\n\r\nOperations at the Hilton Head Island Airport and Beaufort Executive Airport will remain available during the holiday.\r\n\r\nEmergency and public safety services remain available.\r\n\r\n<strong>Waterfront Park playground closed</strong>\r\n\r\nThe turf at the playground at Henry C. Chamber Waterfront Park was to be replaced beginning Tuesday, March 30, and the playground will be closed for several days.\r\n\r\nThe repairs are necessary because the seams of the turf have been separating, according to Downtown Operations Director Linda Roper. The repairs are covered through the warranty with Great Southern Recreation, which will be replacing the turf.\r\n\r\n<strong>Deaf/hard-of-hearing can get notations on license plates</strong>\r\n\r\nSouth Carolinians who are deaf or hard-of-hearing, or who have people who are deaf or hard-of-hearing drive their vehicles, are now able to add special notations linked to their license plates. This notation will only be available to law enforcement in the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles’ (SCDMV) online database.\r\n\r\nThe notation will alert a law enforcement officer that a driver may be deaf or hard-of-hearing when a license plate check is performed. This allows the officer to adjust the way he or she communicates with the driver during a traffic stop.\r\n\r\nAn individual can add this notation to his or her license plate with the required paperwork at any SCDMV branch.\r\n\r\n“We know there is a real fear of miscommunication during a traffic stop,” said Executive Director Kevin Shwedo. “This notation will help those who are deaf or hard-of-hearing feel more understood in those situations. Anything we can do to help improve the safety of our customers and law enforcement officers, we are proud to do it.”\r\n\r\nThe “deaf/hard-of-hearing” notation may be applied to the license plate of any private passenger vehicle. Property-carrying vehicles and commercial motor vehicles are not eligible under the law.\r\n\r\nTo add the hearing impaired notation to a vehicle in the SCDMV database, the individual must complete an Application for the Hearing Impaired (SCDMV Form RG-004A). The application must include a medical statement from a physician or audiologist certifying the hearing loss. This application is available for download at www.scdmvonline.com.', 'NEWS BRIEFS', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'news-briefs-185', '', '', '2021-03-31 12:16:15', '2021-03-31 16:16:15', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49124', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(49126, 4, '2021-03-31 12:17:01', '2021-03-31 16:17:01', '<strong>From staff reports</strong>\r\n\r\nBeaufort County’s Passive Parks Manager is seeking public input in developing the conceptual master plans for the Pineview Preserve and Bailey Memorial Park properties.\r\n\r\nA survey will be available to the public until Wednesday, April 7 at https://bit.ly/2PHj3ms. The purpose of the master plan survey is to gain knowledge from the public of the type of passive recreation opportunities those who will use these properties want to see in their community.\r\n\r\nPineview Preserve is 110 acres of upland and wetland forests with scattered freshwater depression marshes. It is located off Sams Point Road on Lady’s Island, adjacent to Rock Springs Creek.\r\n\r\nBailey Memorial Park is 54 acres of upland and wetland forests located off Confederate Avenue in Bluffton near the May River in the Alljoy Community.\r\n\r\nCounty code defines passive recreation as “recreation requiring little or no physical exertion focusing on the enjoyment of one’s natural surroundings. In determining appropriate recreational uses of passive parks, the promotion and development of resource-based activities such as fishing, camping, hunting, boating, gardening, bicycling, nature studies, horse-back riding, visiting historic sites, hiking, etc., shall be the predominate measure for passive park utilization.\"\r\n\r\nCurrently, both properties are only available to the public through pedestrian access. However, public input will be directly used to create the conceptual master plans for each property, which will allow the County to obtain funding for future passive recreation improvements and public access.\r\n\r\nAn outdoor open house for each property will be scheduled in May 2021 for further public feedback.\r\n\r\nFor more information about the Passive Parks Program, visit https://bit.ly/2P6kDON or call 843-255-2152.', 'Input needed for Pinewood Preserve, Bailey Memorial Park', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'input-needed-for-pinewood-preserve-bailey-memorial-park', '', '', '2021-03-31 12:17:01', '2021-03-31 16:17:01', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49126', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(49128, 4, '2021-03-31 12:18:28', '2021-03-31 16:18:28', '<strong>From staff reports</strong>\r\n\r\nMonday, April 5 will mark the 182nd birthday of Robert Smalls.\r\n\r\nSmalls, born a slave April 5, 1839 in Beaufort, commandeered a Confederate ship – the CSS Planter – during the Civil War and sailed it from Charleston harbor to the U.S. Naval blockade, freeing himself, his crew and their families.\r\n\r\nHe helped convince President Abraham Lincoln to accept African-American soldiers into the Union Army.\r\n\r\nSmalls returned to Beaufort after the Civil War and was elected to the South Carolina Legislature and the U.S. House of Representatives during Reconstruction. He founded the S.C. Republican Party and wrote the legislation providing for S.C. to have the first free and compulsory public school system in the United States.\r\n\r\nTo honor his birthday, the Beaufort Republican Women’s Club will be hosting a unity event from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday at the Tabernacle Baptist Church courtyard at 907 Craven Street. The event is free and the public is invited. For more information, call Angel Flewelling at 843-271-3368.', 'Event to honor Robert Smalls\' Birthday', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'event-to-honor-robert-smalls-birthday', '', '', '2021-03-31 12:18:28', '2021-03-31 16:18:28', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49128', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(49130, 4, '2021-03-31 12:20:17', '2021-03-31 16:20:17', '[caption id=\"attachment_49079\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"1020\"]<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/03282021-Moose-Lodge-Easter-Egg-Hunt-3-4435.jpeg\"><img class=\"size-large wp-image-49079\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/03282021-Moose-Lodge-Easter-Egg-Hunt-3-4435-1024x764.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1020\" height=\"761\" /></a> Bob Sofaly photo<br />Brooke-Lynn Moon, 3, finds another Easter Egg in the midst of Springtime wild flowers during Moose Lodge 1855’s inaugural Easter Egg hunt Sunday in Burton. Brooke-Lynn, attending with her grandmother Teresa Allan, was one of about 50 children participating in the event which was divided into four different age groups.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_49078\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"994\"]<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/03282021-Moose-Lodge-Easter-Egg-Hunt-1-4031.jpeg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-49078\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/03282021-Moose-Lodge-Easter-Egg-Hunt-1-4031.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"994\" height=\"961\" /></a> Bob Sofaly photo<br />Children pile into the inflatable “Disco Dome” during a break in action of the inaugural Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday afternoon at Moose Lodge 1855 in Burton. The family oriented event had games for the children, a traditional Easter Egg hunt diveded into four groups of varying ages and an old fashioned cookout. Organizers of the event said that it was the Lodge’s way of giving back to the community and they will try to host family friendly events ever-other month or so to which the public is cordially invited.[/caption]', 'EASTER ADVENTURE', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'easter-adventure', '', '', '2021-03-31 13:20:56', '2021-03-31 17:20:56', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49130', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(49132, 4, '2021-03-31 12:21:18', '2021-03-31 16:21:18', '<strong>By Wells Fargo Advisors</strong>\r\n\r\nFor millions of unpaid U.S. caregivers, finding a healthy balance between taking care of children and elderly loved ones is a constant challenge—and often a drain on time, health, and finances.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\r\n\r\nAccording to a 2017 report from Transamerica Institute, 74 percent surveyed have been caregivers for one or more years, with 27 percent providing care for five or more years. Caregiving is a full-time job for many—even though 52 percent are already employed. Thirty-six percent of caregivers spend 100 or more hours per month on time-intensive duties including companionship, meal preparation, personal care, and feeding.¹<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the same Transamerica report cites that the health of caregivers often takes a back seat to those they care for—55 percent admit their duties leave them physically and emotionally exhausted. Seventeen percent say their general health has declined since becoming a caregiver.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\r\n\r\nWhich begs the question: “Who cares for the caregivers?”<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\r\n\r\nIf you’re a caregiver, or know someone who is, here are five practical ideas to consider.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\r\n\r\n1. If you work, talk with your employer. Caring for family members can be a 24-hour-a-day responsibility, making it nearly impossible to coordinate with the demands of a full-time job. Among those who are employed or who have held jobs during their time as caregivers, approximately one-third have used personal, vacation, and sick-leave days for caregiving. Furthermore, depending on household income level, as many as one-fifth of caregivers have taken a leave of absence.¹<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\r\n\r\nTo find a better balance between your home and work life, discuss these options with your manager and human resources professional:\r\n\r\nDetermine if your situation qualifies for the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Under this federal law, covered employers may be required to protect your job while you take unpaid leave for qualified medical and family situations. Under FMLA, eligible employees may qualify for 12 weeks of unpaid leave in a 12-month period. Even though this is an unpaid leave, it could be worth considering if you really need to concentrate on caregiving duties for a period of time.\r\n\r\nAsk if your company has an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Some companies have an EAP built into their benefit plans to assist with the challenges that come with caregiving. Benefits may include referrals to counseling services, support groups for caregivers, and services for care recipients.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\r\n\r\nAdjust your work schedule or location.If the nature of your job permits it, talk with your manager about a flexible schedule or working from home—which can also save on commuting time and transportation expenses.\r\n\r\n2. If others don’t volunteer their help—ask for it. Don’t assume—or let others assume—you can handle all the caregiving responsibilities alone. If family and friends volunteer help, take it. If they don’t offer, recruit others to ease the burden. Discuss with family members how much time, energy, and money each is able to contribute to your loved one’s care. Don’t be afraid to arrange for “respite time” for yourself; if family members or others contribute time so that you can take a vacation, have time with a friend, or get to your own medical appointments, that will help you be a better caregiver.\r\n\r\nPost and share a caregiving chart that lists everyone’s tasks on a weekly or monthly basis. Every minute delegated is time back for you, so no task is insignificant—from your child playing a game with grandma to your sister taking your father to his doctor’s appointment.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\r\n\r\n3. Organize financial resources. A 2016 AARP study found U.S. caregivers spend an average $6,954 a year on out-of-pocket caregiving expenses.² Get a handle on all family financial resources and current living costs – both your loved one’s, and your own. Estimate outlays down the road and plan for emergencies. Use budgeting software to track your finances. If your loved one has limited financial resources, talk to an experienced elder law attorney about whether he or she might qualify for government assistance. An attorney can also help create the proper legal mechanisms to allow for management of your loved one’s financial resources and property.\r\n\r\n4. Take advantage of (free) resources providing information and assistance. Resources such as Eldercare.gov, Caregiver.com, AARP.org, and Medicare.gov can provide useful information and contacts. If you’re caring for someone with very limited resources who is receiving Medicaid, find out if your state offers a program that allows recipients to use benefits to pay caregivers. Also check with religious organizations and social services agencies in your community that may provide free or low-cost care or companionship for elderly adults.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\r\n\r\n5. Take care of yourself. Save for your future—don’t let supporting loved ones jeopardize your own long-term financial security. Contributions to 401(k) plans, IRAs, and 529 college savings accounts offer tax benefits that can help you invest more tax efficiently.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\r\n\r\nFinally, don’t feel guilty about scheduling “me time” when you can—have dinner out with friends, play a round of golf, or join a book club or gym. Keep your own health in check with regular doctor visits, and use your vacation time to get away and rejuvenate your mind, body, and spirit.\r\n\r\n¹Transamerica Institute, “The Many Faces of Caregivers: A Close-Up Look at Caregiving and Its Impact” Report, 2017.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\r\n\r\n²AARP, “Family Caregiving and Out-of-Pocket Costs: 2016 Report,” 2016.\r\n\r\nWells Fargo Advisors is not a tax or legal advisor.\r\n\r\n<em>This article was written by/for Wells Fargo Advisors and provided courtesy Katie C. Phifer, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER<sup>™</sup>, and Vice President-Investments in Beaufort, SC at 843-982-1506. Investments in securities and insurance products are:<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></em>\r\n\r\n<em>Wells Fargo Advisors is a trade name used by Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, Member SIPC, a registered broker-dealer and non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo &amp; Company.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>© 2020 Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC. All rights reserved. #0121-00431</em>\r\n\r\n<em>NOT FDIC-INSURED/NOT BANK-GUARANTEED/MAY LOSE VALUE</em>', 'The Caregiver Crunch: Five Time-and-Money Coping Strategies', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'the-caregiver-crunch-five-time-and-money-coping-strategies-2', '', '', '2021-03-31 12:21:18', '2021-03-31 16:21:18', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49132', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(49134, 4, '2021-03-30 12:21:36', '2021-03-30 16:21:36', '<strong>Beaufort County<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>Democratic Party<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>virtual trivia fundraiser</strong>\r\n\r\n7 pm. Thursday, April 1. Show off your trivia knowledge and be eligible to win special prizes. Tickets are sold by teams ($100 per team) with a maximum of six people to a team. You can also buy a single ticket ($25) and you will be matched up with a team. Teams are encouraged to pick a poignant or amusing team name. Tickets are available at https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bcdptrivia2. Teams may purchase Bonus Point Tickets in order to boost their scores and increase their chance of winning the Grand Prize or one of the other many prizes. Gather your teammates – buy a team ticket, come up with a name and join friends for a night of fun and laughter. A Zoom link will be sent out a few days prior to the event.\r\n\r\n<strong>Easter parade</strong>\r\n\r\n11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, April 3, Sprenger Health Care, Port Royal. The Easter Bunny is coming to town. Come watch a Covid-safe parade that will begin and end at Sprenger.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Unknown Story<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>of Senator Niels<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>Christensen, 1876-1939</strong>\r\n\r\nThrough Monday, April 22, www.beaufortcountyhistoricalsociety.com. The Beaufort County Historical Society and the Beaufort District Collection of the Beaufort County Library invite the public to view a filmed presentation about the life and work of Niels Christensen, Jr., who represented Beaufort County in the S.C. Senate from 1905 to 1924. His father immigrated from Denmark and served in the Civil War; his mother came with her family from Massachusetts. This talk can be viewed on-line at the website beaufortcountyhistoricalsociety.com, under the Events tab. The speaker is Anne Christensen Pollitzer, granddaughter of Sen. Christensen, and a fifth-generation Beaufortonian. Her remarks and slides offer a vivid picture of life in Beaufort and Columbia in the late 19th and early 20th century. She draws heavily from the detailed journal maintained by Frederick Christensen, Niels’ brother and business partner. This is the story of a man who created several small businesses that provided employment for many in Beaufort and of a Senator who worked both in the community and in the Legislature to advance progressive policies on behalf of the general public.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Historic Port<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>Royal Museum</strong>\r\n\r\n10 a.m. to 3 p.m. or upon request, Thursdays through Sundays, The Historic Port Royal Museum, 1634 Paris Ave. The museum features the turn-of-the-century businesses and industries of Port Royal: Shrimping, crabbing, oystering, the railroad, the school and the mercantile. Great gifts featuring local artists are available. For more information. visit www.portroyalhistory.org, email unionchurch1004@gmail.com or call 843-524-4333.\r\n\r\n<strong>Robert Smalls unity event</strong>\r\n\r\n4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday, April 5, Tabernacle Baptist Church courtyard, 907 Craven Street, Beaufort. Hosted by the Beaufort Republican Women’s Club, the event is free and the public is invited. Born a slave in Beaufort on April 5, 1839, Robert Smalls was a U.S. Navy hero, a businessman, and a member of the U.S. House of Representatives. He also is the founder of the South Carolina Republican Party. For more information, please call Angel Flewelling at 843-271-3368.\r\n\r\n<strong>Hands-on Linked Haiku</strong>\r\n\r\n6 p.m., Wednesday, April 7. Pat Conroy Literary Center online writers workshop led by Miho Kinnas. Cost is $45. Limited to 15 participants. To register or for more information, visit https://bit.ly/3plax8I.\r\n\r\n<strong>Maye River Quilters<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>Guild meeting</strong>\r\n\r\n10 a.m., Saturday, April 10 via Zoom. To get the link for the meeting, visit mayeriverquiltguild.com. For additional meeting dates and times, and for membership forms to join the group, visit the website or call 843-530-1244.\r\n\r\n<strong>CPR re-certification</strong>\r\n\r\n8 a.m to 12:30 p.m., Saturdays, April 10, June 5, Aug. 14, Sept. 25, Nov. 13, at the Wardle Family YMCA, 1801 Richmond Ave., Port Royal, offers CPR. Cost is $25 for YMCA certified course. Those interested need to register at the Y as space is limited and filled on a first come, first serve basis. Questions? Contact William Howell, Aquatics Director, 843-522-9622. To register visit the Y front desk or online at beaufort-jasperymca.org and click ‘Register for a Program’ at the top of the page.\r\n\r\n<strong>Writing as Healing</strong>\r\n\r\n6 p.m. Wednesday, April 14. Pat Conroy Literary Center online writers workshop led by Elizabeth Robin. Cost is $45. Limited to 15 participants. To register or for more information, visit https://bit.ly/3plax8I.\r\n\r\n<strong>Bringing Community Together Through Wellness &amp; Art – 2021 Wellness Expo</strong>\r\n\r\n9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, May 21, Holiday Inn &amp; Suites, 2225 Boundary Street, Beaufort. Admission is $5. Come meet wellness practitioners, artists and authors for a full day of inspiration and ways to cultivate a healthy lifestyle. See demonstrations and introductory classes. There will be door prizes and a small gift to take home. For more information, contact Lin Drechsler at EastCoastComplementaryHealth.com or 941-735-8373.\r\n\r\n<strong>CPR training</strong>\r\n\r\n8 a.m to 12:30 p.m., Saturdays, May 29, June 12, July 10, Aug. 21, Sept. 18, Oct. 16, Nov. 20, Dec. 11, at the Wardle Family YMCA, 1801 Richmond Ave., Port Royal, offers CPR. Cost is $35 for YMCA certified course. Those interested need to register at the Y as space is limited and filled on a first come, first serve basis. Questions? Contact William Howell, Aquatics Director, 843-522-9622. To register visit the Y front desk or online at beaufort-jasperymca.org and click ‘Register for a Program’ at the top of the page.', 'WHAT’S HAPPENING', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'whats-happening-46', '', '', '2021-03-31 12:23:43', '2021-03-31 16:23:43', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49134', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(49136, 4, '2021-03-31 12:24:05', '2021-03-31 16:24:05', '<strong>From staff reports</strong>\r\n\r\nBeaufort County’s Passive Parks Manager is seeking public input in developing the conceptual master plan for Okatie River Park.\r\n\r\nA survey will be available to the public until Sunday, April 4, by visiting https://bit.ly/3tMubgk.\r\n\r\nOkatie River Park is 18 linear acres of pasture under a grand live oak tree canopy along the headwaters of the Okatie River in the Bluffton area. The property was purchased by the County in 2013 under the Rural and Critical Lands Preservation Program to protect the Okatie River from development along its banks as well as allowing public access for passive recreation.\r\n\r\nCounty code defines passive recreation as “recreation requiring little or no physical exertion focusing on the enjoyment of one’s natural surroundings. In determining appropriate recreational uses of passive parks, the promotion and development of resource-based activities such as fishing, camping, hunting, boating, gardening, bicycling, nature studies, horse-back riding, visiting historic sites, hiking, etc., shall be the predominate measure for passive park utilization.”\r\n\r\nCurrently, the property is not open to the public. However, the County and the adjacent Pepper Hall Plantation developer(s) are working together to provide future public access from Highway 278.\r\n\r\nPublic input will be directly used to create the conceptual master plan, which will be presented in an upcoming outdoor open house. For more information about the Passive Parks Program please visit www.beaufortcountysc.gov/passiveparks or call 843-255-2152.', 'County seeks input for Okatie River Park at Pepper Hall Plantation plan', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'county-seeks-input-for-okatie-river-park-at-pepper-hall-plantation-plan', '', '', '2021-03-31 12:25:18', '2021-03-31 16:25:18', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49136', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(49138, 4, '2021-03-31 12:28:56', '2021-03-31 16:28:56', '<strong>From staff reports</strong>\r\n\r\nTwo Beaufort residents were sentenced Monday for their roles in the shooting deaths of a St. Helena Island man and his nephew in 2017.\r\n\r\nNashon Pringle, 21, was sentenced to 20 years in prison, and his half-brother Raheem Bennett, 19, was sentenced to 18 years Monday at the Beaufort County Courthouse. Both previously pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in the deaths of Robert and Chaz Blanding.\r\n\r\nRobert Blanding of St. Helena Island, 25, and his 19-year-old nephew, Chaz Blanding, were shot to death during an apparent robbery attempt on a secluded Lady’s Island road, just after dark on Nov. 21, 2017.\r\n\r\nMonday’s sentencings bring to three the number of defendants convicted in the Blanding deaths. Symone Jones, 23, pleaded guilty as indicted in October 2019 to two counts of accessory after the fact of murder. She was sentenced to 11 years in prison.\r\n\r\nCharges against two other defendants in the case – Gerard Kenard “Roddy” Daise, 21, and Channon Talon “Glizzy” Preston, 21 – were dismissed after a jury could not determine guilt after a full presentation of the evidence.\r\n\r\nThe defendants were prosecuted by Mary Jones of the 14th Circuit Solicitor’s Office.\r\n\r\n“This case illustrates the difficulty – and sometimes, the impossibility – of proving a case with only co-defendant testimony,” Mary Jones said. “There was little physical evidence, and the only eye-witnesses were involved in the homicide.”', 'Pair sentenced for 2017 killing of St. Helena resident, nephew', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'pair-sentenced-for-2017-killing-of-st-helena-resident-nephew', '', '', '2021-03-31 12:28:56', '2021-03-31 16:28:56', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49138', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(49141, 4, '2021-03-31 12:30:38', '2021-03-31 16:30:38', '<strong>Photo by Bob Sofaly</strong>\r\nMembers of Indivisible Lowcountry protest in front of Republican Congresswoman Nancy Mace’s office on Boundary Street on Wednesday afternoon, March 24, in Beaufort. Mace had been scheduled to attend an event in Beaufort but had to remain in DC to deal with other matters.', 'A NOT-SO-WARM WELCOME', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'a-not-so-warm-welcome', '', '', '2021-03-31 13:58:21', '2021-03-31 17:58:21', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49141', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(49143, 4, '2021-03-31 12:31:26', '2021-03-31 16:31:26', '<strong>From staff reports</strong>\r\n\r\nNow that the U.S. Census is complete, what’s next? The League of Women Voters Beaufort Area wants to be sure you know it’s redistricting and just what that means.\r\n\r\nThe LWV Beaufort Area is hosting an online redistricting program at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 8 via Zoom. The meeting is free and open to the public.\r\n\r\nInterested citizens can register in advance for the meeting at https://bit.ly/3cyBjHt. After registering, participants will receive a confirmation email with instructions for joining the meeting.\r\n\r\nThis fall, the S.C. Legislature will be drawing new Federal Congressional and State Senate and Congressional district maps. This program will educate voters about the process, as well as concerns that the maps are drawn fairly.\r\n\r\nWhy it matters?\r\n\r\nPolitical and racial gerrymandering distorts and undermines representative democracy by allowing officials to select their voters rather than voters to elect their officials. When done for purposes of racial discrimination or to ensure the dominance of one political party, gerrymandering runs counter to equal voting rights for all eligible voters.\r\n\r\nWhat is the LWV doing?\r\n\r\nThe League promotes transparent and accountable redistricting processes and to end hyper-partisan practices that don\'t benefit constituents. The League believes responsibility for fair redistricting should be vested in an independent special commission, with membership that reflects the diversity of the unit of government. The League works in states across the country to pass ballot initiatives to institute independent redistricting commissions.\r\n\r\nOn April 29, the LWV will host a “People Powered Day of Action” with events around the country to shine a light on the redistricting process. Fair maps depend on the input of the public, and no one organization or one person has the solution for fair maps – making collaboration with partner organizations and community leaders necessary for impactful events.', 'League of Women Voters to host redistricting program', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'league-of-women-voters-to-host-redistricting-program', '', '', '2021-03-31 12:31:26', '2021-03-31 16:31:26', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49143', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(49145, 4, '2021-03-31 12:33:28', '2021-03-31 16:33:28', '<strong>By U.S. Army Spc. Flonasia Neals, S.C. National Guard</strong>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_49074\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"1020\"]<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/6569518.jpg\"><img class=\"size-large wp-image-49074\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/6569518-1024x720.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1020\" height=\"717\" /></a> U.S. Army National Guard Soldiers with the 125th Cyber Protection Battalion, South Carolina National Guard, work with the city of Beaufort and other regional organizations as they conduct their first ever cybersecurity exercise Wednesday March 24, at the Beaufort Police Department training facility. Photo by U.S. Army Spc. Flonasia Neals, S.C. National Guard.[/caption]\r\n\r\nU.S. Army National Guard soldiers with the 125th Cyber Protection Battalion, South Carolina National Guard, partnering with South Carolina Enforcement Division’s S.C. Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity (SC-CIC), assisted the city of Beaufort and other surrounding organizations at the Beaufort Police Department training facility Wednesday, March 24, in the city’s first practical cyber exercise consisting of regional leaders developing a plan to respond to cyber threats and attacks.\r\n\r\nParticipants in this exercise were instructed to give logical responses to realistic cyber-focused scenarios. The soldiers guided other participants in properly assessing and responding to practical cybersecurity threats and attacks by providing knowledge of tactical support and experiences to help members formulate real life operational contingency plans.\r\n\r\nThe soldiers who participated in the cybersecurity exercise were led by U.S. Army Lt. Col. William “Mel” Medlin, 125th Cyber Protection Battalion commander.\r\n\r\nKey figureheads for the City of Beaufort and Beaufort County were in attendance and participated in scenarios during the daylong event, including officials from the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office and Emergency Management; Beaufort-Jasper Water and Sewer Authority; the City of Beaufort and Town of Port Royal police and fire departments; and Beaufort Memorial Hospital.\r\n\r\nStephen Murray, Beaufort mayor and S.C. Coast Cyber Center vice chair, explained to participants the importance of communicating among the organizations present to help keep each other and the citizens of Beaufort protected.\r\n\r\nThe South Carolina National Guard partners with Department of Defense, federal, state, and local governments, and corporate partners to better understand the threats and impacts of a cyber-attack. The South Carolina National Guard uses collaborative training and exercises to build relationships in order to improve cybersecurity practices within the state.', 'SC National Guard assists Beaufort with cybersecurity readiness', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'sc-national-guard-assists-beaufort-with-cybersecurity-readiness', '', '', '2021-03-31 12:33:28', '2021-03-31 16:33:28', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49145', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(49147, 4, '2021-03-30 12:34:12', '2021-03-30 16:34:12', 'April 1 – Lady’s Island Plan Implementation Committee, 3 p.m., virtual meeting, watch on The County Channel or the county’s Facebook page\r\n\r\nApril 1 – Southside Park Taskforce, 4 p.m., watch via Zoom or city’s Facebook page\r\n\r\nApril 5 – Beaufort County Council Executive Committee, 1 p.m., watch on The County Channel or the county’s Facebook page\r\n\r\nApril 5 – Beaufort County Council Community Services Committee, 2 p.m., watch on The County Channel or the county’s Facebook page\r\n\r\nApril 5 – Beaufort County Council Natural Resources Committee, 3:30 p.m., watch on The County Channel or the county’s Facebook page\r\n\r\nApril 5 – Beaufort County Council Planning Commission, 6 p.m., watch on The County Channel or the county’s Facebook page\r\n\r\nApril 6 – City of Beaufort Neighborhood Association Meeting, 10 – 11:30 a.m., watch via Zoom or city’s Facebook page\r\n\r\nApril 6 – Beaufort County School Board, 6-8 p.m., watch on The County Channel\r\n\r\nBeaufort County offices will be closed Friday, April 2.\r\n\r\nMeetings are updated as of press time and do not reflect any last minute cancellations<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>', 'PUBLIC MEETINGS FOR APRIL 1-7', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'public-meetings-for-april-1-7', '', '', '2021-03-31 12:34:40', '2021-03-31 16:34:40', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49147', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(49149, 4, '2021-03-31 12:35:51', '2021-03-31 16:35:51', '<strong>Nothing taller than a coconut tree</strong>\r\n\r\nHaving read Dick Stewart\'s long letter in last week\'s Island News, it reminded me of the building code we encountered on the island of Aitutaki. Like Beaufort, locals know who owns and has owned each piece of land for the last 13 generations. Anyone who wants to build must seek permission through consensus from the community with one caveat. Nothing can be built taller than a coconut tree.\r\n\r\nMaybe that should be the standard in Beaufort?\r\n\r\n<em>– Davis Folsom, Beaufort</em>', 'LETTER TO THE EDITOR', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'letter-to-the-editor-46', '', '', '2021-03-31 12:35:51', '2021-03-31 16:35:51', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49149', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(49151, 4, '2021-03-31 12:37:15', '2021-03-31 16:37:15', '<strong>From staff reports</strong>\r\n\r\nBeaufort resident and Airports Board Member Dan Ahern was nominated and recently received the Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award recognizing 50 years of safe piloting.\r\n\r\nTo be eligible for the Wright Brothers MPA, candidates must have 50 years of U.S. piloting experience, held a U.S. Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) or FAA pilot certificate with an unblemished record of 50 or more years of civil and military flying experience, of which up to 20 years may be U.S. military experience, and be a U.S. citizen, or permanent resident, during the 50 years of U.S. piloting experience.\r\n\r\nAhern began his love of flying while in the military, obtaining his private license while part of a flying club. Upon leaving military service, his VA benefits allowed him to obtain his commercial license and flight instructor license. He is currently a full time flight instructor based at Beaufort Executive Airport on Lady’s Island.\r\n\r\nAhern volunteers as a flight instructor with both Beaufort and Hilton Head Civil Air Patrol squadrons, is an FAA SC safety team representative and has volunteered and instructed at the Civil Air Patrol National Flight Academy instructing Civil Air Patrol Cadets.\r\n\r\n“I very much appreciate this award, and am grateful to have been able to fly for over 50 years,” Ahern said in a release. “I thank the fellow pilots that sent in nomination letters for this award.”\r\n\r\n“All of us at the airport are very proud of all that Dan has accomplished,” Airports Director Jon Rembold said in a release. “It’s no easy feat to meet the criteria for this prestigious award and we’re so glad to count Dan as one of our friends. We’re grateful for the many ways he continues to promote aviation and aviation safety.”', 'Beaufort’s Ahern recognized for safe flying', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'beauforts-ahern-recognized-for-safe-flying', '', '', '2021-03-31 12:37:15', '2021-03-31 16:37:15', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49151', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(49154, 4, '2021-03-31 12:38:31', '2021-03-31 16:38:31', 'Horses can rest to a significant extent while standing up, but to achieve REM sleep – a deep sleep also called paradoxical sleep or desynchronized sleep – they must lie down. They can only doze in the standing position, as we humans may do on the sofa, but to achieve proper sleep, they must lie down, like these horses photographed by Ron Callari on Cherokee Farm Road in Beaufort. To 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.', 'LOWCOUNTRY LIFE', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', '49154-2', '', '', '2021-04-01 16:44:46', '2021-04-01 20:44:46', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49154', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(49157, 4, '2021-03-31 12:41:46', '2021-03-31 16:41:46', '[caption id=\"attachment_49070\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"1020\"]<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Don-R-and-Vernon-L-Wersler-as-PFC.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-49070 size-large\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Don-R-and-Vernon-L-Wersler-as-PFC-1024x850.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1020\" height=\"847\" /></a> Don (right) and his twin brother, Vernon Wersler (left), as PFC[/caption]\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Don-Wersler-as-PFC.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-large wp-image-49071\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Don-Wersler-as-PFC-847x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"847\" height=\"1024\" /></a>\r\nBeaufort’s “Dancing Don” Wersler, 97, enlisted in the United States Marine Corps straight from high school in June 1943. He served during World War II aboard the USS Vincennes (CL-64) as a member of a 20mm anti-aircraft gun crew. Vincennes saw service in the battles of the Mariana Islands, Philippines, Leyte Gulf, Formosa, and off Okinawa and Japan. He served 24 years in the Corps at a variety of posts from Hawaii to Newport, including Parris Island. He retired as a Master Sergeant and is known all around Beaufort for his dancing and volunteer work.\r\n\r\n– Compiled by John Chubb, American Legion Post 9.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\r\n\r\nFor nominations, contact jechubb1@gmail.com.', 'VETERAN OF THE WEEK – “DANCING DON” WERSLER', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'veteran-of-the-week-dancing-don-wersler', '', '', '2021-03-31 12:41:47', '2021-03-31 16:41:47', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49157', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(49159, 4, '2021-03-31 12:43:14', '2021-03-31 16:43:14', '<strong>From staff reports</strong>\r\n\r\nA father of three was killed and two more people were critically injured in a house fire Saturday night on Dream Catcher Lane in Burton, according to the Burton Fire District.\r\n\r\nThe deceased was identified as Chase Goude of Beaufort. According to media reports, Goude’s father was one of the two men critically injured attempting to save his life.\r\n\r\nJust before 11:45 p.m., Burton and MCAS firefighters, along with Beaufort County EMS, responded to a reported house fire. Initial reports from 911 callers stated that an adult male was still inside the home.\r\n\r\nFirefighters arrived on scene and reported heaving fire showing from the front of a single wide mobile home, as bystanders directed firefighters to an addition in the rear of the home where the victim was reported to be. Fire crews rushed into the home under heavy fire conditions and removed Goude, who was transported to Beaufort Memorial Hospital where he died.\r\n\r\nGoude is survived by his wife Tanner Goude and three sons between the ages of 3 and 7. A GoFundMe has been set up to help the family. To view the GoFundMe, visit: https://gf.me/v/c/dp4s/chase-goude-family-fatal-fire-loss.\r\n\r\nThe South Carolina State Law Enforcement Division and Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office, along with Burton fire investigators and investigators from the South Carolina Fire Marshal’s office, are investigating.', 'Father of 3 killed in Burton house fire', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'father-of-3-killed-in-burton-house-fire', '', '', '2021-03-31 12:43:14', '2021-03-31 16:43:14', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49159', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(49161, 4, '2021-03-31 12:45:23', '2021-03-31 16:45:23', '<h4><b>Man photographed touching alligator turns himself in</b></h4>\r\n<strong>By Mindy Lucas</strong>\r\n\r\nA man posing with an alligator on Fripp Island, and appearing to lift the massive animal’s tail, turned himself in recently to authorities after a post circulating on social media asked for help identifying him.\r\n\r\nThe post, shared by Fripp Island Golf and Beach Resort on Saturday, March 27, included the man and what appeared to be a friend snapping his photo.\r\n\r\n“Fripp Island Resort would like to remind all of our residents, guests, and visitors that Fripp is a wildlife habitat. Harassment, enticement, or feeding of wildlife is both illegal and dangerous. We are sharing this incident in hopes that the violators will be found, not to encourage this behavior,” the post stated.\r\n\r\nOfficials with the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) opened an investigation after it was notified of the incident the week of March 22, according to the department’s Public Information Coordinator David Lucas.\r\n\r\nIt is illegal to harass wildlife in South Carolina. In addition, there are specific laws and fines relating to the harassment of alligators, Lucas said, meant to deter people from doing exactly what the man was seen doing in the photograph – putting himself and possibly another in danger.\r\n\r\nAlligators may appear to move slowly but can actually cover a lot of ground very quickly and should always be considered dangerous, Lucas said.\r\n\r\nThe mature alligator pictured with the men was at least 10 feet long, he said.\r\n\r\nIn 2018, a 45-year-old woman was<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>killed in Sea Pines on Hilton Head Island. In 2020, a 58-year-old Johns Island woman was killed in an alligator attack on Kiawah Island in Charleston.\r\n\r\nThe incident was the 3rd such fatality involving an alligator attack in South Carolina since the state started keeping records in 1976, according to DNR.\r\n\r\nIt’s understandable that people are fascinated by alligators, Lucas said, but it’s imperative that if they’re going to take a photo, they keep their distance.\r\n\r\n“And people should never attempt to approach an alligator,” he said.\r\n\r\nThe man, whose name has not been released, turned himself in on Saturday, March 27, Lucas said. He was charged in the incident and will have to appear in court.', 'DO NOT TOUCH', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'do-not-touch', '', '', '2021-03-31 13:46:28', '2021-03-31 17:46:28', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49161', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(49163, 4, '2021-03-31 12:53:53', '2021-03-31 16:53:53', '<h4><b>While Beaufort developer has his say, residents’ reactions remain mixed</b></h4>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>By Mindy Lucas</strong>\r\n\r\nBeaufort developer Dick Stewart says his downtown development projects are not about changing the historic fabric or nature of Beaufort but enhancing what’s there.\r\n\r\n“What this is about is enhancing that – taking vacant buildings or vacant places such as surface parking lots and converting them into vibrant parts of this community,” he said, recently at a public information session held by his company online on Wednesday, March 24.\r\n\r\nStewart’s plans for Beaufort’s downtown commercial district have come under fire recently by proponents of historic preservation and residents who say they have been caught off guard by the recent bulldozing of buildings – buildings they say are, in fact, historic and should have been preserved.\r\n\r\nIn the more than one-hour, public-relations styled presentation, Stewart and his staff took turns outlining and discussing plans for five major projects, on or around Port Republic Street, now in various stages of approval and construction.<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Screen-Shot-2021-03-31-at-11.29.38-AM.png\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-49064\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Screen-Shot-2021-03-31-at-11.29.38-AM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"422\" height=\"416\" /></a>\r\n\r\nAt times during the meeting, Stewart seemed to want to set the record straight.\r\n\r\n“We find ourselves at a point now where we are happy to have this meeting and give you the facts and give you information and to correct unfortunately some misinformation that has served unique purposes driven perhaps by motivations that are not completely altruistic on the part of a limited number of people,” he said.\r\n\r\nAt other times, he was defiant.\r\n\r\n“We are not going to be cowed or intimidated by that stuff. This is a project or series of projects that we are proud of,” he went on to say.\r\n\r\nStill, there are those who continue to take issue with the developments saying they’re concerned the projects would transform Port Republic street, a short narrow street in the heart of the city’s downtown commercial district into “a canyon of three-story buildings,” as longtime Beaufort resident and former Historic Beaufort Foundation Executive Director Maxine Lutz wrote<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/is-this-really-beaufort/\"> in a recent op-ed</a>.\r\n\r\n“I predict the totality of these projects will pose the greatest impact on traffic congestion on neighboring businesses and residences, on infrastructure and on the National Historic Landmark District at any time in history, including the Great Fire of 1907,” she said.\r\n\r\nLutz took issue with the lack of a master plan for the commercial district and the “piece meal” way in which the projects have been proposed and approved over time.\r\n\r\nIn addition, she and other residents are concerned over the recent tearing down of smaller structures in the area such as the Bampfield Building, at 307 West Street, by Stewart and his company, 303 Associates, to make way for the projects. It is thought the building, built after World War II, had connections to African American History and Robert Smalls’ family.\r\n\r\nResidents have commented at meetings on the project and have turned to social media in the last month or so to voice their outrage over the demolition.\r\n\r\n“How did this happen?” one commenter among many said on Facebook.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Screen-Shot-2021-03-31-at-11.28.48-AM.png\"><img class=\" wp-image-49066 alignleft\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Screen-Shot-2021-03-31-at-11.28.48-AM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"290\" height=\"1271\" /></a>“Outrageous,” said another. “People should march downtown to bring attention to this. … I find it interesting that this wave of destruction was pushed thru (sic) during the pandemic.”\r\n\r\nSeveral of the company’s projects, however, have been moving through the stages of approvals at various planning and Historic District Review Board (HDRB) meetings for years, as Stewart and his staff pointed out at the March 24 meeting.\r\n\r\n“There have been at least 28 articles published in the (Island Packet – Beaufort) Gazette since 2013 describing our plans,” he also noted <a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/open-letter-to-historic-beaufort-foundation/\">in a four-page letter</a>, addressed to Historic Beaufort Foundation chairman’s John Troutman.\r\n\r\nIn addition, the projects have been discussed at public forums and in presentations like the one held on March 24, he said.\r\n\r\nStewart also said in his letter, that Historic Beaufort had “embarked on a campaign of misinformation and deceit” about the projects under Troutman’s leadership.\r\n\r\nWhile tensions have flared between Stewart and Historic Beaufort Foundation (HBF), the HDRB has also come under fire from frustrated residents who said they weren’t properly notified about the meetings that included Stewart’s latest project at 211 Charles Street.\r\n\r\nStewart has plans to tear down the building currently on the site, once an A&amp;P grocery store, to build a proposed three-story apartment complex.\r\n\r\nThe Cannon Building, as the complex is being called, will feature apartments with retail space along Charles Street, company representatives said in the March 24 presentation, though preliminary plans have not been approved yet.\r\n\r\nSome residents at the HDRB’s February meeting said they received mailed notices from the city either the day before or the day of the meeting.\r\n\r\nIn addition, residents waiting to give comment at its recent meeting, after the issue of the Charles Street demolition was held over, became agitated when it first appeared they would not be allowed to speak at the online meeting.\r\n\r\nHowever, the review board quickly made a motion to allow for public comment.\r\n\r\nWhile the former grocery store building is more than 50 years old, the structure is not included on the city’s list of historic contributing properties. The review board is charged with going by that list when giving consideration to those buildings which may or may not be torn down, review board members said at its most recent meeting.\r\n\r\nIn addition, Stewart said he is merely following the rules set forth by the city and is not demolishing any historic buildings.\r\n\r\n“We follow that list as has been the case for decades for people doing business in the city and in the historic district,” he told residents at his presentation.\r\n\r\nBut some have said the building’s exclusion from the list is an oversight on the part of the city.\r\n\r\n“If that survey had been kept up-to-date that building might have been listed,” HBF’s current Executive Director Cynthia Jenkins said.\r\n\r\nThe list, last updated in 1997, is something former Mayor Billy Keyserling’s task force, formed in 2019 to address HBF’s seat on the Historic District Review Board and review the city’s preservation manuals, was planning to take up this year, she said.\r\n\r\nJenkins and others have also argued that structures that are at least 50 years old that meet various criteria such as contributing to a place’s architectural or cultural history, can be eligible for inclusion on <a href=\"https://www.nps.gov/subjects/nationalregister/how-to-list-a-property.htm\">The National Register of Historic Places</a> and as such, offered certain protections and tax exceptions.\r\n\r\nThe loss of buildings and changes to the city’s overall “historic fabric” could also threaten the city’s standing as a <a href=\"https://www.cityofbeaufort.org/178/Historic-District\">National Landmark Historic District</a><a href=\"https://www.nps.gov/subjects/nationalregister/how-to-list-a-property.htm\">,</a> she said.\r\n\r\n“So when you’re talking about what is a threat, it’s the loss plus the infill that’s inappropriate or could have been built anywhere, with no special quality, and that’s out of scale,” she said.\r\n\r\nMany residents and HDRB members alike at past meetings have taken issue with the height of Stewart’s projects including the hotel proposed for the corner of Scott and Port Republic Streets and the recently proposed apartment complex at the opposite end of the street.\r\n\r\n“Height, scale and mass are the critical words,” Jenkins said, adding that those descriptions are taken directly from the Beaufort Preservation Manual.\r\n\r\nStewart has argued that he and project planners with 303 Associates have taken inspiration for<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Screen-Shot-2021-03-31-at-11.29.19-AM.png\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-49065\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Screen-Shot-2021-03-31-at-11.29.19-AM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"333\" height=\"1521\" /></a> their projects from previous 1800s-era structures such as the Beaufort Hotel and Sea Island Hotel, structures that no longer stand in downtown Beaufort. All were three stories or taller, they have pointed out.\r\n\r\nBut the Beaufort Hotel and the Sea Island Hotel sat on blocks of their own, with hardly anything around them, and facing the river, Jenkins countered.\r\n\r\n“And they were not on the narrowest street in Beaufort,” she said, adding that they were proportionate to what was around them at that time.\r\n\r\nPart of the zoning issues Beaufort is having in recent years, she said, has to do with allowing for a higher level of density that was never part of downtown Beaufort’s history.\r\n\r\n“Historically, there were never this many buildings this big in Beaufort,” she said.\r\n\r\nQuestions and comments by residents at the end of the March 24 presentation and online at various meetings have been mixed ranging from those who said they thought the projects would be great for the economy or for the revitalization of Beaufort.\r\n\r\nOthers had issues with the mass and scale or various other factors with the projects.\r\n\r\nPeggy and Ed Simmer who live directly across from the proposed apartment complex said they have met with project planners at 303 Associates who shared with them plans for the project.\r\n\r\n“They have considered our thoughts and concerns, answered our questions, and have made changes based on our input,” Peggy Simmer said in an email. “We consider them good neighbors.”\r\n\r\nThe Simmers said they supported “thoughtful infill that compliments the historic fabric in the National Landmark Historic District” and believe that project has the potential to do that.\r\n\r\nFor that reason, they said they supported the demolition of the existing structure on the site.\r\n\r\n“But only if there is a commitment to build an approved structure that fits within the mass and scale of the surrounding neighborhood,” she said. “We do have concerns that the original proposal exceeded appropriate mass and scale for this location.”\r\n\r\nThe email went on to say while the couple thought a three-story building might work well on Bay Street near the Elliott House and The Anchorage, they felt a two-story building would work much better at the corner of Charles and Port Republic.\r\n\r\n“It is our understanding that 303 Associates plans to make some changes to the original plan to make it fit better at this location, and we look forward to seeing their revised plans,” she said.\r\n\r\nWhile several of the review board’s members wanted to table the issue of demolition until the city’s permitting process was reviewed and the building could be examined by officials with the state’s historic preservation office, ultimately the board voted unanimously to approve the demolition of the building on the condition that demolition permits would not be issued until building permits are issued.\r\n\r\nIn the meantime, Stewart, a longtime Beaufort resident, has also argued that change has already occurred during his own time in the city and has pointed to the firm’s past projects such as the renovation of the Saltus building and dozens more.\r\n\r\nIn addition, he and The Beaufort Inn’s hospitality director Jonathan Sullivan, have said the projects would have a “great economic impact” on Beaufort.\r\n\r\n“The economic impact directly to the taxpayers and to the local municipalities is just over $1 million a year in taxes, for property taxes, hospitality taxes and accommodation taxes,” Sullivan said.\r\n\r\nStill there are those who remain concerned about what the new projects could mean to the changing face of Beaufort.\r\n\r\nJenkins, who took over the role of Historic Beaufort Foundation’s Executive Director in 2019, said the city is urgently in need of a comprehensive plan that looks at all of these issues and the core commercial district.\r\n\r\n“You think about what changed Charleston,” she said. “It was hotels and the overdevelopment of it that required parking garages.”\r\n\r\nWe do not want to become another Charleston, she added.\r\n\r\n“But we’re getting ready to turn a corner that we’ll never come back from.”\r\n\r\n<em>Mindy Lucas is the Beaufort reporter for The Island News and is a staff writer for Lowcountry Weekly. 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(49260, 4, '2021-04-07 09:30:15', '2021-04-07 13:30:15', '', '03302021 Colleton County @ BHS tennis - 4050', 'Bob Sofaly photo\nBeaufort High’s Joseph Coombs, left, and Witt Compton teamed up to defeat Colleton County’s Paker Craven and Keller Reasonover 6-0, 6-0, on Tuesday, March 31 at Beaufort. As a team the Beaufort Eagles remain undfeated 7-0.', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '03302021-colleton-county-bhs-tennis-4050', '', '', '2021-04-07 13:27:06', '2021-04-07 17:27:06', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/03302021-Colleton-County-@-BHS-tennis-4050.jpeg', 0, 'attachment', 'image/jpeg', 0),
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(49263, 4, '2021-04-07 09:31:32', '2021-04-07 13:31:32', '', 'Acting Secretary of the Navy Visits Parris Island', 'U.S. Navy Cmdr. Andy Litteral, Public Works Officer, escorts the Honorable Thomas W. Harker, Acting Secretary of the Navy, through the new rifle ranges at Weapons and Field Training Battalion April 1, 2021 during his visit aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. The visit provided an opportunity for Harker and the Chief of Staff for the Secretary of the Navy, Mr. Thomas Ross, to observe recruit training and interact with recruits and permanent personnel aboard the installation to better understand the operations, unique geography, environment, and facilities of the depot. \n\n(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley)', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'acting-secretary-of-the-navy-visits-parris-island', '', '', '2021-04-07 13:19:45', '2021-04-07 17:19:45', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/6584419.jpg', 0, 'attachment', 'image/jpeg', 0),
(49264, 4, '2021-04-07 13:11:06', '2021-04-07 17:11:06', '<strong>By Scott Graber</strong>\r\n\r\nSometime this summer — when we are drifting into 90-degree lethargy — the Supreme Court will take up (again) the question of college football compensation.\r\n\r\nSeveral years ago the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decided that the National Collegiate Athletic Association had a legitimate interest in preserving “amateurism” in its effort to distinguish its brand — a brand that is different from the NFL’s professional brand.\r\n\r\nHowever this same Court said the NCAA can’t put arbitrary restrictions on the kinds of perks it does permit. In particular it can’t restrict colleges from granting educational benefits like “post eligibility internships”.\r\n\r\nPost eligibility internships?\r\n\r\nThe NCAA thereafter appealed the Ninth Circuit’s decision to the Supreme Court saying a post eligibility internship could actually be a $500,000 job at Nike — a huge cash bonanza that it would shred the notion of amateurism.\r\n\r\nThis morning the Wall Street Journal tells us the Justice Department will take the side of college athletes — athletes who disagree with the NCAA’s restrictions. Who say post eligibility internships at Nike, or wherever, are necessary for equity and fairness.\r\n\r\nHow, one may ask, did we get here?\r\n\r\nLong ago colleges had a deal for those young men who played varsity football.\r\n\r\nThe deal was, “Come and play ball for us and we will give you a really nice place to live; a degree in Accounting; topped off by a dollop of Saturday afternoon celebrity.” A few schools, like Ohio State, could also promise an all expenses paid, post season weekend in Pasadena.\r\n\r\nThe promise worked because most of the players were actually students — few were bound for the NFL. And most of the players could not say that they, individually, had anything to do with a multi-million dollar television contract being negotiated by their alma mater.\r\n\r\nIn years past there were actually student-athletes who were electrical engineering majors; who aspired to work for General Electric; who understood that designing capacitors was their future.\r\n\r\nThen the Big Ten, the Atlantic Coast Conference and the Southeastern Conference upped the ante. The new deal involved carpeted dormitories; attractive, mostly female tutors; and cafeterias featuring multi-station, Golden Corral-styled food choices. Importantly, it did not feature compulsory courses like calculus, organic chemistry or electrical engineering.\r\n\r\nThings began to change when winning a post season bowl game — like the Cotton Bowl — became a non-negotiable requirement for postseason job security. It began to change when otherwise normal, well-adjusted alumni began to insist on a winning season. And it changed when a winning season became a fire-hose of cash for the University of Alabama.\r\n\r\nBefore you label me a Leon Trotsky-styled socialist, let me say that I love the idea of college athletics. I love the notion of Saturday afternoon competition where young men, and women, measure their athletic ability by running very fast, or jumping very high, or out-thinking a long time rival from the agricultural college from across the state.\r\n\r\nBut I don’t love the notion that winning — consistent winning — is essential.\r\n\r\nIn 2002 Pat Conroy published a non-fiction book titled “My Losing Season.” Pat gave me an advanced reading copy that I devoured while I was at St Lawrence University watching my son get his right eye blackened and his nose bloodied in a Rugby match.\r\n\r\n“My Losing Season” told the story of Citadel’s 1966-67 basketball season — a season that began with promise but ended with defeat and ignominy. And it took Pat 35 years to sort through that season and to write something positive about that process.\r\n\r\n“Losing prepares you for the heartbreak, setback, and tragedy that you will encounter in the world more than winning ever can. By licking your wounds you learn how to avoid getting wounded the next time. The American military learned more by its defeat in South Vietnam than it did in all the victories ever fought under the Stars and Stripes. Loss invites reflection and reformulating a change of strategies. Loss hurts, bleeds and aches. Loss is always ready to call your name in the night. Loss follows you home and taunts you at the breakfast table ...”\r\n\r\nAlthough there may be nobility in losing, it is no fun whether or not it is virtual or involves contusion, avulsion or fracture. But winning should not be the only reason for living.\r\n\r\nMoney has made winning non-negotiable. The Supreme Court will soon determine if sharing that money — indirectly to be sure — is essential.\r\n\r\n<em>Scott Graber is a lawyer, novelist, veteran columnist and longtime resident of Port Royal. He can be reached at cscottgraber@gmail.com.</em>', 'College athletics could learn from losing', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'college-athletics-could-learn-from-losing', '', '', '2021-04-07 13:11:06', '2021-04-07 17:11:06', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49264', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(49266, 4, '2021-04-07 13:16:47', '2021-04-07 17:16:47', '<strong>By Terry Manning</strong>\r\n\r\nThe controversy involving rapper Lil Nas X and the video for his song “Montero (Call Me By Your Name)” should be instructive for parents: Not everything that is marketed to the general public is appropriate for children, not even when children make the choice.\r\n\r\nFor those who don’t know, the performer best known for his inescapable 2019 hit, “Old Town Road,” released a video for a new song that features him reenacting the Biblical fall of man, his death by stoning and subsequent descent into Hell via stripper pole.\r\n\r\nThere, the protagonist seduces the Devil, kills him and assumes the throne. Edgy stuff for a pop music video, even without the visuals of Nas X performing a lapdance on Ol’ Scratch.\r\n\r\nThe usual suspects — conservative politicians, faith leaders, concerned parents — jumped at the chance to criticize the video and its homoerotic content. Surprisingly, they were joined by groups less common to public condemnation of rap music, such as other rappers who felt the gay imagery in the video was a step too far, even for a genre where materialism, glorification of drugs and violence, and denigration of women are par for the course.\r\n\r\nThe flames of discontent only burned hotter after Nas X collaborated with a fashion company to release “Satan Shoes,” customized Nike athletic shoes with the number 666, an upside-down pentagram and (allegedly) a single drop of human blood incorporated into their black-and-red design. The limited-edition shoes — only 666 pair were produced — sold out in less than a minute after their official release despite being priced at $1,018. Nike was able to get an injunction against shipment of the controversial footwear, at least for the short term.\r\n\r\nNas X hit all the buttons. And purposefully. He said he wanted to draw out the people who regularly make life a living Hell for members of the LGBTQ community so he could rub their noses in their own biases and prejudices. The lyrics of the song describe the negative messages thrown at gays and how those messages are internalized and become denial, self-hatred and, sometimes, death.\r\n\r\nNow, this is not an invitation for you to bombard me with your opinions on sexuality. I have read all the Bible verses you’ll quote. I agree with and support gay rights, but that’s not why I am discussing Lil Nas X. I’m talking about the song and video because so much of the criticism of the new song amounts to, “What about the children?”\r\n\r\nA lot of children took a liking to “Old Town Road.” The repetitive chorus, the rap-country combo of thump and twang, even the cornball videos. These were things a lot of young people found appealing. Nas X won awards from the Grammys, BET, MTV, and was Best New Artist at the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards.\r\n\r\nFew of the people listening to the song, though, were really listening to the song.\r\n\r\nThe lyrics referenced lean, a concoction of carbonated soda and narcotic drugs; infidelity; and female body parts. As Nas X asked in response to the clamor over “Montero,” who was worried about the children when they were walking around singing “Old Town Road”? Were the inappropriate lyrics less inappropriate when they were in reference to heterosexual relationships? Or had parents been fooled because they figured, if the song was bad no one would play it in front of kids?\r\n\r\nThe same thing happened a couple years ago with Chance the Rapper. Chance rose to fame on streaming platforms, and he set records on Grammy night, winning best new artist, best rap album, and best rap performance for music from an album with no sales. What really raised his public profile was a gospel-flavored medley he performed that night with guest input from luminaries Kirk Franklin, Tamela Mann, and even a full gospel choir.\r\n\r\nParents ate it up. Until they bought the album, Coloring Book, and played it at home and were greeted on just the second track by repeated uses of the b-word, f-word, n-word, s-word and — OK, you get the idea. Friends of mine expressed shock, but at least on iTunes, nine of the album’s 14 tracks are clearly marked as having explicit content. That one performance fooled them.\r\n\r\nI’m not saying it’s easy to raise a child, and kids do get introduced to things we might not think they’re ready for, but before you start crying “What about the children?” over things they see in popular culture, make sure the culture can’t point back and ask, “What about the parents?”\r\n\r\n<em>Terry E. Manning lives and works in Savannah, Ga. He is a Clemson graduate and worked for 20 years as a journalist. 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(49268, 4, '2021-04-07 13:18:56', '2021-04-07 17:18:56', '<strong>By Larry Dandridge\r\n\r\nWhy do police sometimes use deadly force on people brandishing a Fake Gun?</strong> Police Officers are increasingly facing off against people with extremely-real-looking pellet and BB guns, toy weapons, and weapon replicas. Sometimes, the people the police face with a fake gun are mentally ill. The police also encounter fake guns at domestic disturbances, making traffic stops, serving arrest warrants, robberies, brandishing, assaults, and other calls.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\r\n\r\nAccording to criminal justice and policing experts, law enforcement officers have good reason to be fearful. Of the world’s more than one billion total guns, approximately 393, 000 are civilian-owned in the U.S. By comparison, the U.S. military holds about 4.5 million guns, and state and local police have just over 1 million. The US far more civilian-owned guns than any other country in the world. Based on recent estimates, there are more firearms in America than there are people. That presents a constant potential threat to police officers, deputy sheriffs, and federal law officers.\r\n\r\nPolice officers have to obey the deadly force laws and only use deadly force when he or she believes that he or she or another person is in imminent danger of being killed or seriously injured. This applies to officers who are convinced the perpetrator is pointing or in the process of pointing and about to use a deadly weapon to kill or seriously injure.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\r\n\r\nMany shootings of people with fake guns happen at night and other low light conditions. In almost every case, the victims failed to comply with an officer’s orders and most pointed guns (or fake guns) at officers. These fake guns include BB or pellet guns, Airsoft guns, replica guns, toys, starter pistols, and lighters.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\r\n\r\nIt is virtually impossible to train officers to be able to identify imitation firearms from any distance. Short of eliminating the fake guns, police have little choice (and frequently less than a second) to assume the guns are lethal. Gunmakers and gun rights groups, such as the National Rifle Association have successfully stopped all efforts to stop production of these fake guns or radically alter their appearance.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<strong>Why do the police not shoot guns, knives, and other deadly weapons out of people’s hands?</strong> Police Officers are universally taught to shoot center of mass. They cannot shoot guns, hammers, hatchets, machetes, knives, baseball bats, screw drivers, and other such deadly weapons out of a perpetrator’s hands. Hand guns are not that accurate and when a person is under great stress, which is always the case when a police officer is confronted with a life or death or serious injury situation, accuracy is further degraded. Contrary to many people’s belief, police officers do not shoot to kill, they shoot to STOP a person from killing or seriously injuring them or seriously killing or seriously injuring another person.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\r\n\r\nShooting to wound someone may not stop the threat. If a person is shot in the leg, the threat may still exist, as a suspect could still use his or her hands to fire a gun or stab an officer. It takes a highly skilled marksman to hit someone exactly in the arm or leg. Most officers are not skilled marksmen. Many police shootings are done while running after suspects making it virtually impossible to shoot to wound. Hands and arms can be the fastest-moving body parts.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\r\n\r\nA suspect can move his hand and arm to a firing position in less than a quarter of a second. The average officer pulling the trigger as fast as he can using semi-automatic pistol, requires about 1/4 second to discharge each round. There is just no way an officer can react, track, shoot and reliably hit the hand of a threatening person or hit a weapon in a suspect\'s hand in the time span involved.\r\n\r\nAlso, the vast majority of police officers have never fired a pistol, shotgun, or rifle at anyone. Most officers have only fired their service weapons at a range during training. In 11 years of the author’s law enforcement career, he personally never shot at anyone.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\r\n\r\nIt is certain, that the more realistic training, non-lethal tools, backup, body armor, and protection (cover) an officer has at his or her disposal the less likely anyone, police officer or citizens, will be seriously injured or killed. When police officers were issued pepper spray in the CALEA certified department that the author served in the mid-1990s, the number of people who resisted arrest went down significantly and the number of officer and perpetrator injuries went down by 20%. Today police departments have bean bag shotgun rounds, pepper spray, tasers, and other non-lethal weapons but frequently have no time to use them (or call for them) when facing an immediate life threating suspect.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\r\n\r\n</span>\r\n\r\n<em>Larry Dandridge is an honors graduate of three police academies and a DoD Counter Terrorism course graduate. He served as a police officer and deputy sheriff in AL and MO. He has also worked as a consultant with the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in GA and SC, and the Military Police and Customs operations in TX. An accomplished writer and motivational speaker, the owner of TVV Publishing, a retired Army Test Pilot, the author of the award-winning BLADES OF THUNDER (book One), a retired Aerospace Industry Region Manager, a past University Business, Writing, and Aeronautics Instructor, and volunteer Patient Adviser at the RHJ VA Medical Center, he writes two columns, as a free-lance writer, for the ISLAND NEWS, the Veterans Benefits Column and the What Citizens Should Know About Policing Column. You can contact Larry at his email, LDandridge@earthlink.net.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\r\n\r\n</span></em>\r\n\r\n<b>EDITOR’S NOTE</b>\r\n\r\nThis is column 6 of a 12-column series on what citizens should know about police officers, use of force, and challenges the police and citizens face. Columns 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 introduced the series by answering the questions:\r\n\r\nWhat are the risks involved in police work?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\r\n\r\nHow does a COP (Constable on Patrol) decide on what level of force to use?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\r\n\r\nWhen can a police officer use deadly force?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\r\n\r\nWhen can deadly force be used on a fleeing felon?\r\n\r\nDo life and death decisions made by police really have to be made so quickly?\r\n\r\nWhat does the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office do for Beaufort County?\r\n\r\nDo police officers take care to avoid hurting innocent bystanders?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\r\n\r\nDo police officers have to retreat when facing a dangerous person?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\r\n\r\nCan a police officer be unfit to serve, even if they do not break the law?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\r\n\r\nDo police officers have to retreat when facing a dangerous person?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\r\n\r\nCan a police officer be unfit to serve, even if they do not break the law or violate department written policies?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\r\n\r\nWhy do police officers not hot pursue and chase down every person who runs from them in a vehicle?\r\n\r\nWhy do police officers sometimes use choke holds on people?\r\n\r\nThese columns are not meant to replace carefully reading local, county, state, and federal law or the need for a lawyer when seeking legal advice.\r\n\r\nLarry Dandridge is not an employee of THE ISLAND NEWS and his opinions are his alone. Readers should rely on their local police and sheriff’s departments and their attorneys for all law enforcement information and legal advice. Although every precaution has been taken in the preparation of these articles, the publisher and author assume no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed by the author or THE ISLAND NEWS for damages resulting from the use of information contained herein.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<em><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></em>', 'Why shoot someone with a fake gun and why not shoot weapons out of the hands of criminals?', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'why-shoot-someone-with-a-fake-gun-and-why-not-shoot-weapons-out-of-the-hands-of-criminals', '', '', '2021-04-07 13:18:56', '2021-04-07 17:18:56', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49268', 0, 'post', '', 0);
