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(41476, 4, '2019-09-11 10:26:29', '2019-09-11 14:26:29', '<strong>Beaufort High (0-1) at Wayne County (1-0)</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Eagles will see their first game action in three weeks when they travel south to face former Bluffton coach Ken Cribb’s team. The Yellow Jackets are also coming off an idle week after smashing Long County 42-0 in their opener Aug. 30. Beaufort High’s offense will need to be in high gear to keep pace with Wayne County, which averaged 30.8 points while going 11-1 last season.\r\n\r\n<strong>Prediction:</strong>Wayne County 33, Beaufort High 14\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Battery Creek (0-1) at Woodland (1-1)</strong>\r\n\r\nIt also has been an extended layoff for the Dolphins, who haven’t played since their 9-6 loss to Whale Branch on Aug. 23. Battery Creek’s secondary will be challenged by a dangerous Wolverines passing game. Woodland hung tough in a 51-20 loss to Summerville to open the season and pounded Lake Marion 49-14 in Week 2. The Dolphins need to establish the run early and complete a few passes to keep the Wolverines from loading the box.\r\n\r\n<strong>Prediction:</strong>Woodland 23, Battery Creek 12\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Whale Branch (2-0) at Ridgeland-Hardeeville (1-1)</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Warriors look for their second road win of the early season when they travel to Ridgeland to face an up-and-coming Jaguars team. Whale Branch got its offense rolling in a 28-0 win over Cross two weeks ago, and the defense has been nasty through two games, allowing a total of six points. The Jaguars have some talent on both sides of the ball, including running back Joseph Robinson and versatile playmakers Ky’Juan Swinton and Brandon Howard. Whale Branch won 37-26 at home last season.\r\n\r\n<strong>Prediction:</strong>Whale Branch 22, Ridgeland-Hardeeville 20\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Beaufort Academy at Richard Winn</strong>\r\n\r\nMark Clifford says the Eagles had 132 missed tackles in their season-opening 50-22 loss to Clarendon Hall. They’ll have to be much more sound on defense to avoid an 0-2 start with a road trip to face a solid Richard Winn team that smashed Cathedral Academy 52-0 in its opener. BA was able to run the ball effectively against Clarendon Hall but needs to get more out of the passing game after completing only three passes in the opener.\r\n\r\n<strong>Prediction:</strong>Beaufort Academy 33, Richard Winn 30\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'High School Football Previews', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'high-school-football-previews', '', '', '2019-09-11 10:26:29', '2019-09-11 14:26:29', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41476', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(41478, 4, '2019-09-11 10:27:05', '2019-09-11 14:27:05', 'Michael Dickson stood at the starting line, zipped up his Team USA top, and saluted the camera.\r\n\r\nIn that moment, a dream had been achieved.\r\n\r\nDickson represented the United States on Tuesday in the inaugural installment of “The Match,” a two-day track and field event pitting Team USA against Team Europe. The event was held in Minsk, Belarus, and featured 139 athletes, including 28 Olympians, eight Olympic medalists, and 11 world championship medalists.\r\n\r\nA two-time state champion hurdler at Beaufort High School, Dickson doesn’t check any of those boxes yet, but he is well on his way. He was a two-time first-team All-American and eight-time Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference champion at North Carolina A&amp;T.\r\n\r\nDickson was quick out of the blocks in the 110-meter hurdles race Tuesday, but he clipped the first hurdle, then grazed the next two as he tried to regain his rhythm, finishing fifth in 13.7 seconds. Spain’s Orlando Ortega won the event in 13.21.\r\n\r\nDickson is currently ranked 50th in the world in the 110-meter hurdles by the IAAF.', 'Beaufort’s Dickson reps Team USA', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'beauforts-dickson-reps-team-usa', '', '', '2019-09-11 10:27:05', '2019-09-11 14:27:05', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41478', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(41480, 4, '2019-09-11 10:27:59', '2019-09-11 14:27:59', '<strong>Mitchell named to Limestone Spring Honor Roll<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></strong>\r\n\r\nSammy Mitchell of Beaufort was named to the Limestone College\'s Spring 2019 Honor Roll.\r\n\r\nSammy was among 130 students honored. To qualify, students must be enrolled full time and earn a GPA of at least 3.75.\r\n\r\n<strong>Byam awarded scholarshp at Valdosta State<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></strong>\r\n\r\nValdosta State University has awarded Beaufort’s Andrew Byam the Student Scholarship for the 2019-2020 academic year. Byam is one of nearly 500 currently enrolled, incoming first-year, or transfer students selected to receive a scholarship through VSU Foundation Inc. These scholarships were established by private donors and are awarded each year to students with excellent academic achievement and/or financial need. Each recipient represents the high standards of the university.', 'School Briefs', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'school-briefs-49', '', '', '2019-09-11 10:27:59', '2019-09-11 14:27:59', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41480', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(41483, 4, '2019-09-11 10:29:00', '2019-09-11 14:29:00', '<strong>League of Women Voters Beaufort Area meeting Sept. 12</strong>\r\n\r\nThe monthly meeting of the League of Women Voters Beaufort Area is set for 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12 at Beth Israel Synagogue on Scott St.\r\n\r\nMarie Smalls, Director of Beaufort County Voter Registration and Elections, will explain the county’s new voting system. The meeting is free and open to the public.\r\n\r\n<strong>MCRD Parris Island holding live-fire training</strong>\r\n\r\nMarine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island will be commencing live-fire training Sept. 14 and 15 from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.\r\nThe marsh and waterways in the range impact area -- to include Archers Creek, Ribbon Creek, and Edding Creek – will be closed to boater traffic.\r\nFor questions regarding firing times and waterway closures please contact the Weapons and Field Training Battalion Range Control at 843-228-3170.\r\n\r\n<strong>2 percent state accommodations tax applications deadline changed</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Accommodations Tax Board is accepting applications from organizations in the County wanting to receive grants from the 2 percent state accommodations tax fund.\r\n\r\nApplications must be received by 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 16. The Board decided to extend the previous deadline of Sept. 9 due to county offices being closed during Hurricane Dorian.\r\n\r\nSouth Carolina law allows for a 2 percent tax levy on the rental of all transient accommodations to help provide financial support to promote tourism and fund tourism-related activities in municipalities and counties within the state. As a result, individuals staying overnight in hotels, motels, inns, and vacation rentals pay 2 percent in addition to the statewide sales tax and any local sales and use tax applied to their lodging cost.\r\n\r\nDirect questions regarding the application process to Linda Maietta at 843-255-2297 or <a href=\"mailto:atax@bcgov.net\">atax@bcgov.net</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>SC AG Wilson joins investigation of Google</strong>\r\n\r\nSouth Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced Monday, Sept. 9 that he’s part of a multistate, bipartisan investigation of tech giant Google’s business practices in accordance with state and federal antitrust laws. The investigation includes 50 attorneys general.\r\n\r\nThe bipartisan coalition announced plans to investigate Google’s overarching control of online advertising markets and search traffic that may have led to anticompetitive behavior that harms consumers. Legal experts from each state will work in cooperation with Federal authorities to assess competitive conditions for online services and ensure that Americans have access to free digital markets.\r\n\r\n“No company, no matter how big and how powerful, is above the law. Every citizen has the right to the protection of his or her privacy even from internet giants. We will get to the bottom of and answer these very serious questions regarding Google’s practices,” said Wilson.\r\n\r\n<strong>SC AG Wilson files brief in abortion case</strong>\r\n\r\nSouth Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson joined a 19-state effort in defending the right of states to prohibit abortion after 20 weeks of pregnancy.\r\n\r\n“The very first, most fundamental right is the right to life, and I’ve always been committed to protecting that,” Wilson said. “This is also an issue of protecting the ability of states to pass laws that their citizens want without interference from the federal government.”\r\n\r\nThe coalition’s brief leans upon the concept a fetus is capable of experiencing pain at the 20-week threshold, if not before.\r\n\r\nThe Supreme Court has long recognized that states have valid interests in regulating abortion upon the grounds of women’s health and protecting the dignity of human life.\r\n\r\nThe brief, filed Tuesday with the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, supports the constitutionality of North Carolina’s 20-week ban as applied to abortions both before and after the point of viability.', 'News Briefs', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'news-briefs-123', '', '', '2019-09-11 10:29:01', '2019-09-11 14:29:01', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41483', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(41486, 4, '2019-09-11 10:29:51', '2019-09-11 14:29:51', '<h4>By DR. MARK SIEGEL</h4>\r\nWhen we watch videos of cataract surgery, it seems like a solo act by the surgeon. While the surgeon is the most crucial member of the team, always remember that cataract surgery is teamwork.\r\n\r\nThe team members in the United States often include:\r\n\r\n– the surgeon (the ophthalmologist)\r\n\r\n– the scrub tech (surgeon’s primary assistant)\r\n\r\n– the anesthesiologist or anesthetist\r\n\r\n– the circulating nurse\r\n\r\n– the ophthalmic tech in the clinic\r\n\r\n– the pre-operative nurse\r\n\r\n– the post-operative nurse\r\n\r\n– the surgical coordinator/scheduler\r\n\r\n– the rest of the team\r\n\r\nRemember that a great surgery requires that the entire team is functioning and working together.\r\n\r\nRecently I was working with a new scrub tech and new nurse for the first time. The nurse had difficulty with prepping the eye. This resulted in a central corneal abrasion which impaired the view during the entire surgery.\r\n\r\nIn cataract surgery there are many steps which I rely on the team for optimal results:\r\n\r\n– avoidance of a central corneal abrasion from the prepping\r\n\r\n– better draping of the patient to provide an optimal operative field\r\n\r\n– accurate head positioning to place the iris parallel to the floor\r\n\r\n– not allowing saline to touch the microscope lens in the middle of a case\r\n\r\n– handing the correct instruments in proper order\r\n\r\nThese are, admittedly, minor issues and the patient still ended up achieving a beautiful result and 20/20 vision. Also, the surgery was completed in 10 minutes without complications or issues.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nBut still, the critic in me says that it could have been just a bit better. And that’s what cataract surgery is about: getting incrementally better every case.\r\n\r\nWhen my scrub tech, who has helped me with thousands of cases, makes a suggestion during surgery, I always heed her advice. Her opinion is valuable and she has insight that is not tainted by the hint of denial that we surgeons sometimes have.\r\n\r\nThe anesthesiologist understands the patient’s systemic health far better than any ophthalmologist and I always trust his/her judgment. When my anesthesiologist tells me that it’s better to postpone surgery for a particular patient for medical reasons, I trust their judgment and do exactly that.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nCataract surgery is elective, and there is no sense in taking unnecessary risks to do a surgery today if it can be done in a safer manner in a few weeks.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nEvery time I operate, at the end of the surgical day, I take time to thank each and every member of my surgical team. I have done this for 15 years in private practice – 20 years when residency and fellowship is included.\r\n\r\nDr. Mark Siegel is the medical director at Sea Island Ophthalmology at 111 High Tide Drive (off Midtown Drive near Low Country Medical Group). Visit www.seaislandophthalmology.com.', 'Cataract surgery involves teamwork', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'cataract-surgery-involves-teamwork', '', '', '2019-09-11 10:29:51', '2019-09-11 14:29:51', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41486', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(41489, 4, '2019-09-11 10:32:15', '2019-09-11 14:32:15', 'By LAURA KAPONER\r\n\r\nOne of the necessary elements for me to maintain my recovery is to have order in my life. If you come into my home everything has a place, rooms have themes, things are organized by size/shape/color/function, etc.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nI have a giant dry-erase weekly to-do list hanging on my fridge, a paper weekly to-do list on my coffee table, and countless notepads to make daily to do lists to carry on me at all times. I was never officially diagnosed with OCD but … feel free to draw your own conclusions.\r\n\r\nHaving said all that, you know and I know that’s just not how life works, mostly because I don’t live in a bubble; my reality consists of a world engaging with a multitude of people who do not function in that same exact way. It took me a while to accept that my perfect system is not the absolute perfect system for everyone in existence. And just because I accept it doesn’t mean I don’t still struggle with this pretty much on a daily basis.\r\n\r\nGrief laughs in my face when it comes to my system. Grief is like a sleeper cell that could detonate at any unknown possible and most likely highly inconvenient moment.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nSome days I’m perfectly fine kicking ass and taking names, in alphabetical order of course. Other days there’s a grief explosion destroying everything in its path.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nWhat I can appreciate about grief is its ability to keep things interesting: sometimes it’s Hulk-like rage, other times it’s ugly hyperventilating crying, and once in a while for me it’s this black-hole void of nothingness where the mute button got hit on all five of my senses.\r\nMore than anything grief is a teacher. It is within my grief I am reminded of the importance to breathe in a state of deep reflection for what was, what is, and what will now never again be.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nGrief throws me in the lake without a life vest yelling, “sink or swim! You choose.” My choice.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nAt the end of the day, the beginning of the day, all day, every day, it is my choice what I’m going to do with the all consuming this of my life.\r\n\r\nI love order, I need order, I crave order, yet I cannot always have order in my life. Grief reminds me of that.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nGrief is that trust fall I did in Girl Scout Camp where I hope they’ll catch me, but I don’t 100 percent know they will until it actually happens.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nDoes that mean I just stay there standing on that rock never even trying? Absolutely not. It means I need to use this grief to build me up, not tear me down, and place my faith in the universe that things are going to be okay.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nI need to place the faith into myself that I am going to be OK.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<em>Laura Kaponer was honored last month as the Stigma Buster of the Year for 2019 by the South Carolina state conference of the National Alliance on Mental Illness.</em>', 'Grief versus the control freak', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'grief-versus-the-control-freak', '', '', '2019-09-11 10:32:15', '2019-09-11 14:32:15', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41489', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(41491, 4, '2019-09-11 10:33:18', '2019-09-11 14:33:18', '<h4>By CELIA STRONG</h4>\r\nTuscany is well known for many things. History, vacation villas, shopping, special foods and, of course, wines.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nGood, better and best wines. This week, a chance to try a wine.\r\n\r\nThe region of Tuscany is located on the western side of the “Italian boot.” There are 33 wine DOC designations in this region. And nine DOCG designations. More than any other region has of the highest and best by Italian wine laws.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nWine history in Tuscany goes back to the 8th century BC. The Etruscans, the Greeks and the Romans all played a part in the development of wine in this area.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nAfter the fall of the Roman Empire, and through the Middle Ages, Catholic monasteries were the main grape growers and winemakers. When aristocratic and merchant classes emerged, share cropping and a system known as “mezzadria” followed.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThose owning land provided use of their lands and resources for planting and, in return, received half, “mezza,” of what was grown.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe Tuscan tradition had landowners using their half of harvested grapes to make wine that they could sell in Florence. In 1282, the first wine merchant guilds were founded. And regulations that controlled where and when wine could be sold were established. (Not within 100 yards of a church, not to children younger than 15, prostitutes, ruffians or thieves.) In the 14th century, there were almost eight million gallons of wine sold in Florence.\r\n\r\nBrancaia is a Tuscan winery that was newly established in 1981. The Widmers, a Swiss couple who loved wine, bought the abandoned Brancaia property that was known as Castellina. Two years later, their wines made first rank in an important Chianti Classico tasting. They bought more land and produced more great wines.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nToday, Barbara Widmer, daughter of the original Widmer couple, is the Brancaia oenologist and manager of their three wine estates. Brancaia is one of Tuscany’s leading wineries.\r\n\r\nBrancaia Tre is one of their red wines. First made in 2000. And named for the three estates its grapes are sourced from. And for the three grape varieties used to make it. Threesomes!<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThis Tuscan blend is made from 80 percent Sangiovese, 10 percent Merlot and 10 percent Cabernet Sauvignon. (Because this particular blend of grapes does not follow the legal “formula” for Chianti or any other DOC Tuscan wine, its designation is IGT.)<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nSangiovese is the main grape of all Chianti DOCG wines. And, its various clones are responsible for other Tuscan wines, DOC and DOCG.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nYoung Sangiovese wines have fruity strawberry flavors and a little spiciness. With some barrel aging, they gain depth and complexity –<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>sour cherry and earth flavors, tea leaf notes, mild tannins and acidities. Blended with Merlot and/or Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese can reach new heights. With the quality of grapes and techniques used at Brancaia, we get highly rated, great-tasting wines.\r\n\r\nFor Brancaia Tre, the grapes are hand harvested, gently pressed and fermented and macerated for 18 days. Aged in oak barrels for 12 months, followed by at least two months aging in its bottles.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThis wine is a deep ruby purple color. Its has perfumy aromas with cherry notes, florals, green pepper and a hint of smoke. A spiciness and minerality and moderate acidity come with its flavors. It is medium bodied and can improve immensely with about 45 to 60 minutes of air. (If you’re in a really hurry, though, choose a large bowl wine glass and do some swirling.)<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThis wine is elegant and well structured, with terrific black fruit, cassis, ripe cherry, smoked meat and dried herb flavors, smooth textures and a lingering finish. Perfect with hearty tomato sauces, grilled meats, poultry and seafoods.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nFor $17.99 at Bill’s Liquors. Enjoy.', 'Wine is a Tuscan tradition, part of its history', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'wine-is-a-tuscan-tradition-part-of-its-history', '', '', '2019-09-11 10:33:18', '2019-09-11 14:33:18', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41491', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(41493, 4, '2019-09-11 10:33:55', '2019-09-11 14:33:55', 'Coastal Art Supply at 216 West Street in Beaufort has expanded to include an art gallery featuring local artists.\r\n\r\nOwners Cynthia and Ralph Zeiss have revitalized the supply section of the business, which now includes supplies for most art forms. The owners have now invited a selection of local artists to exhibit at their gallery.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nFeatured art forms are painting – both oil and acrylic-- pottery, handmade jewelry, watercolor, silk and fiber art and scarves, photography, digitalized photography and mixed media.\r\n\r\nCoastal Art Supply will be serving beverages and appetizers from 5 to 8 p.m. during First Fridays and invite everyone to drop by.\r\n\r\nSome for the featured artists include: Belinda Bales, painter; Marge Boyle, photographer; Anne M. Jennings, photographer/illustrator; Daniel McSweeney, potter; Thomas Van Steenbergh, painter/ illustrator; Dennis Wilikins, painter; and Cynthia Zeiss, silk artist.\r\n\r\nRegular business hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. For more information, call Coastal Art Supply and Gallery at 843-524-2787.', 'Beaufort’s Coastal Art Supply expands, adds gallery', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'beauforts-coastal-art-supply-expands-adds-gallery-2', '', '', '2019-09-11 10:33:55', '2019-09-11 14:33:55', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41493', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(41496, 4, '2019-09-11 10:34:33', '2019-09-11 14:34:33', '<strong>Grounded Running Beaufort open at Beaufort Town Center</strong>\r\n\r\nGrounded Running Beaufort has moved in and opened their doors as the first of 10 new businesses in the big box space, formerly the Kmart at Beaufort Town Center.\r\n\r\nGrounded Running Beaufort is a running specialty store filling all running, walking, and fitness needs. The store is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.\r\n\r\nJoining Grounded Running in the coming months will be Wild Birds Unlimited, The Cracked Egg, RLB Distillery, Hank\'s Lowcountry She Crab Soup and Moss &amp; Hatchet Lowcountry Axe Throwing.', 'Business Briefs', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'business-briefs-23', '', '', '2019-09-11 10:34:33', '2019-09-11 14:34:33', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41496', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(41499, 4, '2019-09-11 10:35:07', '2019-09-11 14:35:07', 'Kids between the ages of 7 and 18 are invited to join Beaufort Children’s Theatre for auditions for Mary Poppins, Jr. on Tuesday, Sept. 24 and Wednesday, Sept. 25 at USCB Center for the Arts in downtown Beaufort.\r\n\r\nAudition times for Tuesday are: 5:15-6:30 p.m. for ages 7 to 9 and 6:30-8 p.m. for ages 10 to 12. Wednesday, auditions are 5:15-7 p.m. for ages 13 to 18 and 7-8:15 p.m. for call-backs.\r\n\r\nProduction dates for Mary Poppins, Jr. have been set for Nov. 22 and 23 at 7 p.m., Nov. 24 at 3 p.m., and Nov. 21 at 9:30 a.m. and noon (for schools only) at the USCB Center for the Arts.\r\n\r\nRehearsals are held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and Sundays from 2 to 4 p.m.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nDepending upon the part, you may not be required to attend every rehearsal, but should be available in case. Tech week (the week prior to shows) rehearsals are every day, and are absolutely mandatory for all parts.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nIf you are interested in auditioning, please arrive 15 minutes prior to the audition time to complete the registration information. Please bring a non-returnable recent photograph of the person auditioning. No experience or preparation is required, only a positive attitude.', 'Beaufort Children’s Theatre announces auditions for Mary Poppins, Jr.', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'beaufort-childrens-theatre-announces-auditions-for-mary-poppins-jr', '', '', '2019-09-11 10:35:07', '2019-09-11 14:35:07', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41499', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(41501, 4, '2019-09-11 10:36:54', '2019-09-11 14:36:54', '<strong>Beaufort County parents should demand music be part of their child’s education</strong>\r\n\r\nAs a music educator for 25 years in the Beaufort County School District, I am sad to note the decline in arts education over the past several years. At one time Beaufort was recognized for its emphasis and integration for infusing the arts with the study of academics to ensure each student’s success-not only in school, but in utilizing life skills.\r\n\r\nEducational opportunities are not the same, are not standard, for every child in our district. Several schools do not offer music in any form, such as general music, chorus, band or strings. Music is revered as the “universal language.” The adage “music is math” is research-based and just as relevant today as when the Greek scholars Pythagoras and Plato first uncovered this unique relationship in their scientific discoveries.\r\n\r\nI encourage parents in our county to demand equality in regard to their child’s education. If your child is missing this vital music component, please refer to <a href=\"http://www.musicationadventure.com/\">www.musicationadventure.com</a> to provide a complete education.\r\n\r\n– Cindy McKain, Beaufort', 'Letter to the Editor', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'letter-to-the-editor-32', '', '', '2019-09-11 10:36:54', '2019-09-11 14:36:54', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41501', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(41504, 4, '2019-09-11 10:39:12', '2019-09-11 14:39:12', 'After a search that lasted more than a week, Codrian Smalls turned himself in Saturday, Sept. 7 to Sheriff\'s Office deputies in Beaufort.\r\n\r\nSmalls, of St. Helena Island, was arrested on a warrant for Criminal Sexual Conduct 1st Degree.\r\n\r\nOn August 29, Sheriff\'s Office deputies responded to a residence in the Lands End community of St. Helena Island to a report of a burglary and sexual assault.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe victim — a woman — reported she was confronted inside her residence by an unknown subject — an African-American man — armed with a handgun. The victim reported that she was held at gunpoint by the unknown subject and sexually assaulted over a period of several hours.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe victim reported that prior to fleeing her residence, and although already armed with his own handgun, the subject stole a handgun from her bedroom.\r\n\r\nSheriff’s Office investigators later identified the subject as Smalls, 24, and a Beaufort County magistrate issued a warrant for the arrest of Smalls for Criminal Sexual Conduct 1<sup>st</sup> Degree.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nSmalls was transported to the Beaufort County Detention Center and incarcerated without incident.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>', 'Sheriff’s deputies arrest man accused of Lands End sexual assault', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'sheriffs-deputies-arrest-man-accused-of-lands-end-sexual-assault', '', '', '2019-09-11 10:39:12', '2019-09-11 14:39:12', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41504', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(41507, 4, '2019-09-11 10:41:26', '2019-09-11 14:41:26', 'Lauren Deer, a Beaufort native and a 2002 graduate of Beaufort High School, was recognized as Firefighter of the Year for the state of North Carolina at the state’s annual awards banquet last month.\r\n\r\nDeer, a volunteer firefighter for Northern Wake Fire Department, earned the award at the annual North Carolina State Firefighter’s Association and Association of Fire Chiefs award banquet Aug. 25 after being nominated by her fire chief Tim Pope.\r\n\r\nDeer, the daughter Bill and Teena Deer, has a bachelor’s degree in biology from Clemson University, a master’s degree in divinity from the Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond, and is completing her doctorate degree in ministry from Campbell University. She is also an ordained minister.\r\n\r\nHer mother Teena, a retired teacher with the Beaufort County School District, said it was Lauren’s uncle Drew who ignited her passion in the fire service.\r\n\r\nWhen Lauren Deer was 16 and visiting family in Easton, Md,, her uncle, the town’s volunteer fire chief, took her with him on an emergency call, and it was then that Deer knew the fire service was for her. As soon as she turned 18, Deer started volunteering as a firefighter locally, and began with the City of Beaufort Fire Department.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nWhile serving with Beaufort, she was an active member of its fire prevention programs, working with Burton Fire Captain Daniel Byrne, then Beaufort’s Fire Marshal, in local schools and businesses teaching safety, in addition to completing her firefighter training.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nIt was also here in Beaufort that Deer’s mother Teena said fuel was added to her passion. Ever since, Deer has maintained a continuous connection with the fire service as a volunteer in other local communities. She became a local celebrity of sorts for the town of Wallace, N.C. as the first female firefighter.\r\n\r\nIn his nomination, Northern Wake’s Chief Pope said, “She has truly been a blessing to me personally, our department, our members and our community.”<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nWhile Pope said Deer is consistently a top 5 percent performer in all categories monitored by the fire department, from responses to training hours, it is her services as a mentor and chaplain that really has made a difference for his department.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nPope said that during the emotional passing of a beloved Fire Captain, Robert Nordman, who lost his battle with cancer last December, it was Lauren who kept their department together and got them through by guiding and counseling their firefighters and families, and remaining by Robert’s side during his final days.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n“She was the glue that held us all together,” Pope said.\r\n\r\nIn addition to volunteering with the Northern Wake Fire Department, Lauren also volunteers with the N.C. First Responder Peer Support Team, which travels the state and counsels firefighters and their families who have suffered or experienced a crisis or trauma. It is here that Lauren hopes her doctoral work will continue to help her serve and strengthen her fellow firefighters throughout the state as they serve their communities. Lauren stated she hopes to bring awareness to the difficulties firefighters face as they deal with trauma, and help them find solutions in doing so.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“To be nominated as the firefighter of the year for a state is one thing,” said Byrne, who attended the ceremony as Deer’s guest, “but to do so as a volunteer says so much more. She accomplished this not only by excelling in her profession, but by excelling in her passion as well. That passion is helping others and placing their needs before hers. Lauren has a purpose on this Earth and she is living it. She is a product of the family and community that raised her. Our community and the school district should be proud of what they sent into the world.”', 'Beaufort’s Deer named top firefighter in North Carolina', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'beauforts-deer-named-top-firefighter-in-north-carolina', '', '', '2019-09-11 10:41:26', '2019-09-11 14:41:26', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41507', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(41511, 4, '2019-09-11 10:43:34', '2019-09-11 14:43:34', 'The Burton Fire District is wrapping up another week of what officials are describing as a string of close calls and tragedies.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n“What is particularly tragic,” Burton Fire Captain Bobby Davidson, who was in command of a devastating scene this week, said, “is that almost all of it could have been prevented by seatbelts and properly restraining children.”\r\n\r\nOn Wednesday, Aug. 28, just past 9 a.m., Davidson and his crew responded to a motor vehicle incident on Trask Parkway involving a 2-year-old child, who was unrestrained and fell out of a moving vehicle. Burton firefighter/EMTs and Beaufort County EMS personnel treated the child who was transported with what appeared to be life threatening injuries.\r\n\r\nJust seven days earlier, on Aug. 21, just before 10 p.m., also on Trask Parkway, Burton and MCAS firefighters, along with County EMS, responded to a vehicle collision involving one vehicle rolling over and ejecting all three occupants, one of which was an approximately 3-year-old child who appeared to be improperly restrained and also appeared to suffer life threatening injuries along with the driver.\r\n\r\nDuring the two-week time period from Aug. 18 to 31, Burton firefighter/EMTs and paramedics, along with EMS personnel, responded to 15 motor vehicle collisions and treated 25 injured people. Four of those incidents involved multiple injured people.\r\n\r\nWhile Burton officials continue to stress the importance of seatbelts; restraining children by securing them in the vehicle in a properly sized car seat or booster seat is critical.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n“It comes down to realizing it could happen to you,” Davidson said. “In a second your child is gone.”', 'Crashes, ejected passengers continue to plague Burton fire crews', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'crashes-ejected-passengers-continue-to-plague-burton-fire-crews', '', '', '2019-09-11 10:43:34', '2019-09-11 14:43:34', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41511', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(41514, 4, '2019-09-11 10:44:45', '2019-09-11 14:44:45', 'Beaufort Memorial Obstetrics &amp; Gynecology Specialists has added a new physician to its medical staff. Tiffany Bersani, M.D., will be seeing patients in the practice’s two locations in Beaufort and Bluffton.\r\n\r\nBoard eligible in obstetrics and gynecology, Dr. Bersani recently completed her four-year OB-GYN residency at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, N.C., where she performed rotations in gynecology, obstetrics, gynecology oncology, reproductive endocrinology, urogynecology and maternal fetal medicine.\r\n\r\nA summa cum laude graduate of the University of Albany-State University of New York with a Bachelor of Science in biology, Dr. Bersani earned her medical degree from State University of New York Upstate in Syracuse.\r\n\r\nAt Beaufort Memorial Obstetrics &amp; Gynecology Specialists, Dr. Bersani will be working with board-certified OB-GYN specialists Drs. Christopher Benson, Marlena Masavage, Gregory Miller and Soldrea Thompson; nurse practitioners Maggie Bisceglia and Suzanne Wolf; and nurse midwife Catherine Tambroni-Parker. Dr. Eve Ashby also sees gynecology patients at Beaufort Memorial Lowcountry Medical Group.\r\n\r\nTo schedule an appointment with Dr. Bersani or any of the practice’s OB-GYN providers, please call 843-522-7820.', 'Dr. Tiffany Bersani joins Beaufort Memorial Obstetrics & Gynecology', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'dr-tiffany-bersani-joins-beaufort-memorial-obstetrics-gynecology-2', '', '', '2019-09-11 10:45:18', '2019-09-11 14:45:18', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41514', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(41518, 4, '2019-09-11 10:49:21', '2019-09-11 14:49:21', 'On a blazing September afternoon in the Lowcountry, a small group of farmers gathered in a field near Gardens Corner in northern Beaufort County to learn about South Carolina’s newest cash crop.\r\n\r\nBlue Sky Processing held the first in a series of Cultivators Workshops on Sunday at its headquarters in Seabrook, educating about 20 industrial hemp farmers from throughout South Carolina on “Soil and CBD Science Basics.”\r\n\r\nThe attendance was only about half of what was expected due to uncertainty surrounding Hurricane Dorian, but Blue Sky President Jennifer Pfuhl was pleased with the turnout and excited about the feedback.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nLocal farmers told organizers they were impressed with the level of expertise provided and the educational nature of the program, rather than a thinly-veiled sales pitch.\r\n\r\n“It was important for us to put together a program that truly educates farmers and helps them grow successful crops,” Pfuhl said. “Our goal with these workshops is to bring in people who are truly experts in their field and can share their wealth of knowledge with our local community.”\r\n\r\nThe featured speakers for the initial workshop were soil scientist Stephanie Connolly, founder of Ltt Soil LLC, and Dr. Uma Dhanabalan, a highly respected physician and founder and CEO of Global Health &amp; Hygiene Solutions, LLC.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nConnolly presented on “Basic Soil Principles 101,” and Dr. Dhanabalan focused much of her talk on the types of contaminants that can be found in hemp or cannabis crops and how they affect the consumer, as well as the importance of taking the body’s cues with regard to how it responds to medicinal products, including cannabis.\r\n\r\n“Cannabis is not for everyone, yet it should be a first-line option — not the last resort,” Dr. Dhanabalan said. “Cannabis is not an entrance drug; it is an exit drug from pharmaceuticals, narcotics, alcohol and nicotine.”\r\n\r\nFor the second half of the program, attendees followed Connolly to an adjacent field for an in-depth presentation on soil principles. Connolly’s presentation focused on the specific types of soil found in various regions of South Carolina and the best strategies for growing successful industrial hemp crops in the region.\r\n\r\n“Marrying soil science and health science for hemp production is crucial,” Connolly said. “Understanding the soil properties of your soil and land as a hemp farmer and taking responsibility for the quality of your product can be a direct link for soil health to public health with regard to heavy metals and pesticides. Soil site assessments give valuable insights and provide a farmer with tools to help create sustainable land management practices.”\r\n\r\nPfuhl says Blue Sky wanted to host the event in the spirit of collaboration and the notion that a rising tide lifts all boats.\r\n\r\n“It was great to bring together many of the key players in the emerging hemp industry here in Beaufort County and throughout South Carolina,” Pfuhl said. “At Blue Sky, we value cooperation and collaboration and believe we all can benefit from working together to share what we’ve learned on each of our journeys.”\r\n\r\nFor more information, visit <a href=\"http://madebybluesky.com/\">madebybluesky.com</a>.\r\n\r\n<em>Above: Outside soil demo - Soil scientist Stephanie Connolly explains basic soil principles and the importance of the various layers of soil during her presentation at the initial Cultivators Workshop held Sunday, Sept. 8, at Blue Sky Processing in Sheldon. Photo courtesy of The Levy Group.</em>', 'Blue Sky hosts hemp farming workshop in Beaufort County', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'blue-sky-hosts-hemp-farming-workshop-in-beaufort-county', '', '', '2019-09-11 10:49:21', '2019-09-11 14:49:21', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41518', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(41523, 4, '2019-09-11 10:50:46', '2019-09-11 14:50:46', 'Noted teacher and historian Margaret Pickett will present a lecture entitled “The History of Indigo in Beaufort’s Sea Islands” at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17 at the Beaufort Branch Library at 311 Scott St.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThis is the first lecture in the Beaufort History Museum/Beaufort County Library 2019 Fall Local History Series.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nAdmission to the lecture is free. However, a donation of $5 is suggested and reservations are required. To sign up visit <a href=\"http://www.beauforthistorymuseum.com/\">www.beauforthistorymuseum.com</a>. Please print out the ticket and bring to the event.\r\n\r\nFunds collected will be used to support ongoing museum programs and the Phase II renovation of the Exhibit Hall currently under way. Phase I of the renovation opened last year.\r\n\r\nPickett is the co-director of Pickett Educational Resources, an independent researcher, author and living history presenter. In addition to developing and presenting history programs for schools, she has researched and created programs in which she portrays women of the past.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nHer current portrayals include Eliza Lucas Pinckney, Dorothy Sinkler Richardson and Rebecca Motte. She is the co-author of The European Struggle to Settle North America 1521–1608 and the author of Eliza Lucas Pinckney Colonial Plantation Manager and Mother of American Patriots, 1722–1793.\r\n\r\nThe lecture will address the history of indigo in South Carolina and how it affected the sea islands around Beaufort. Indigo was a very important and lucrative crop because the blue dye extracted from the plants was in high demand.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nIn 1744 Eliza Lucas Pinckney sent a sample of indigo she had developed on her father’s plantation to England where it was said to be as good as the indigo produced by the French in their island colonies in the West Indies.\r\n\r\nIndigo soon became a valuable export for Carolina planters. Its cultivation and processing as <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indigo_dye\">dye</a> produced one-third the total value of the colony\'s exports before the <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Revolutionary_War\">Revolutionary War</a>. Manager of three <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plantations_in_the_American_South\">plantations</a>, Pinckney had a major influence on the colonial economy.\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort History Museum, located in the historic Arsenal at 713 Craven Street, has evolved to focus specifically on the history of the Beaufort District. It strives to manage and display artifacts and documents held by the City of Beaufort, telling the compelling stories of this area from the early 16th Century until modern times.', 'Lecture to explore history of indigo in Beaufort', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'lecture-to-explore-history-in-indigo-in-beaufort', '', '', '2019-09-12 11:22:17', '2019-09-12 15:22:17', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41523', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(41526, 4, '2019-09-11 10:51:32', '2019-09-11 14:51:32', 'The Pat Conroy Literary Center and NeverMore Books will host Susan Cushman, author of the short story collection Friends of the Library, for a book discussion from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17.\r\n\r\nFree and open to the public, the discussion will be followed by a book signing.\r\n\r\nCushman returned to her home state of Mississippi to speak at Friends of the Library groups in 10 small towns in 2017-18, including Oxford, where she had previously studied at the University of Mississippi. Those visits and the people she met inspired the stories in this, her fifth book.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nFriends of the Library is the story of Adele Covington, who becomes an author in her sixties and goes on a book tour of Mississippi. Chasing her personal demons through the Christ-haunted South of her childhood, Adele befriends an eclectic group of wounded people and decides to tell their stories.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n“Friends of the Library reminds us of the affecting, empowering ways libraries serve as safe havens for the stories and storytellers in our communities,” said Jonathan Haupt, executive director of the Pat Conroy Literary Center.\r\n\r\nCushman’s previously published books include: Cherry Bomb (a novel), Tangles and Plaques: A Mother and Daughter Face Alzheimer’s (a memoir), and two anthologies, A Second Blooming: Becoming the Women We Are Meant to Be, and Southern Writers on Writing. She lives in Memphis with her husband.', 'Conroy Center, NeverMore Books welcome Susan Cushman', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'conroy-center-nevermore-books-welcome-susan-cushman', '', '', '2019-09-11 10:51:32', '2019-09-11 14:51:32', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41526', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(41528, 4, '2019-09-11 10:52:35', '2019-09-11 14:52:35', 'The Beaufort Digital Corridor has announced the Fall 2019 edition of CODEcamp – Introduction to Web Development, its final offering of the year. Registration is open now for this limited seating opportunity.\r\n\r\nThe eight-week course is taught from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays from Oct. 5 through Nov. 23 at the Corridor’s BASEcamp facility. Register at https://tinyurl.com/y6x5b9u8.\r\n\r\nCODEcamp is a project-based, introductory code education program designed for busy adults of all experience levels in a convenient, affordable, guided class format. Students learn fundamentals of HTML, CSS and JavaScript with a combination of written and verbal instruction using real-time online programs.\r\n\r\nThe University of South Carolina Beaufort will again be involved with CODEcamp instruction. This year, Jarod Valvo, a junior in the computational science program at USCB, will instruct the class.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe practical application of what is learned with hands-on CODEcamp can be utilized right away. The next class will cover a different kind of coding, such as Android, React Native or a beginning course on mobile (iOS/android), depending on what the community wants to learn.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nParticipants can further their coding education by attending the SC Codes monthly meetup at BASEcamp. SC Codes is a free self-guided platform for all South Carolinians to continue their coding education.', 'CODEcamp returns to Beaufort Digital Corridor', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'codecamp-returns-to-beaufort-digital-corridor', '', '', '2019-09-11 10:52:35', '2019-09-11 14:52:35', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41528', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(41530, 4, '2019-09-11 10:54:21', '2019-09-11 14:54:21', 'Habersham’s Ron Callari captures an alternate view of the Richard V. Woods Memorial Bridge on a sunny Beaufort day from the Whitehall Plantation on Lady’s Island.', 'Lowcountry Life', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'lowcountry-life-111', '', '', '2019-09-11 10:54:21', '2019-09-11 14:54:21', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41530', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(41533, 4, '2019-09-11 10:57:07', '2019-09-11 14:57:07', '<h4>By MINDY LUCAS</h4>\r\nA Beaufort man has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run incident involving a 6-year-old boy who was riding his bike in the Burton area over the weekend, officials say.\r\n\r\nSteven Andre Hopkins, 56, was arrested in connection with the hit and run, which occurred around 8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 6, on Joe Frazier Road near Edgehill Lane, according to Lance Cpl. Matthew Southern with the S.C. Highway Patrol.\r\n\r\nHopkins was driving a 2005 Dodge pickup truck when he allegedly struck the child. He was later arrested and charged with felony driving under the influence, hit and run and driving with a suspended license, according to Beaufort County court records.\r\n\r\nThe child was the only person injured in the incident which is still being investigated, Southern said. He was taken to an area hospital by EMS, though his condition was not known as of press time on Monday, Sept. 9.\r\n\r\nA bond totaling more than $225,000 was set for Hopkins at a bond hearing on Saturday, according to Beaufort County court records.\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Sheriff’s Department also responded to the incident.', 'Beaufort man arrested in hit and run of 6-year-old boy in Burton area', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'beaufort-man-arrested-in-hit-and-run-of-6-year-old-boy-in-burton-area', '', '', '2019-09-11 10:57:07', '2019-09-11 14:57:07', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41533', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(41536, 4, '2019-09-11 11:00:12', '2019-09-11 15:00:12', '<h4>By MINDY LUCAS</h4>\r\nA popular Lowcountry brewery is expanding its business in Beaufort County.\r\n\r\nSalt Marsh Brewing, currently based in Old Town, Bluffton, will open a second location at 1111 11th Street, in Port Royal.\r\n\r\nThe $4.5 million project will include a restaurant, brewery and taproom with a dock offering “sunset views and shrimp boats galore.” The project is also expected to create about 70 to 80 jobs to begin with, said Salt Marsh Brewing co-owner Nick Borreggine.\r\n\r\n“About 43 of those jobs will be just on the brewery side,” he said.\r\n\r\nBorreggine – along with his father, Nick Borreggine Sr. – also owns Fat Patties in Bluffton and Port Royal. The two are partnering with investor Lynn Jersild for the new business, expected to open in December of 2020, he said.\r\n\r\nThe three have been working with local economic development officials as well as the S.C. Department of Commerce on the project since January of 2019.\r\n\r\nA 7,000-square-foot warehouse that’s currently being used to process shrimp, will be renovated for the brewery which will feature an automated canning line. A 4,500-square-foot building next to it, which currently houses an industrial ice machine, will become the restaurant.\r\n\r\nThe business will also include a dock for boaters to tie-on and an outdoor space including a Carolina room and a stage for live music.\r\n\r\nThe restaurant and brewery will be provide a unique visitor destination for foodies and beer lovers alike, since there aren’t any other brewing companies with dock access in the region, Borreggine said.\r\n\r\n“I think there is one in Maine but yes, it is pretty unique,” he said.\r\n\r\nBorreggine and his wife, who live on Lady’s Island, said they realized they were spending a lot of time in Port Royal for festivals and other events, so the new location made a lot of sense.\r\n\r\n“I’m looking forward to taking a boat to work,” he said.\r\n\r\nThe brewery will feature Salt Marsh’s trademark line of craft beer and a new line of fruited sour beers in which beer is aged in oak barrels with locally grown fruits added in.\r\n\r\nThe restaurant, which hasn’t been named yet, does not have a set menu, but Borreggine said he envisions it featuring fire-roasted meats and seafood.\r\n\r\n“But it will not be a seafood restaurant per se,” he said.\r\n\r\nHe also doesn’t expect to be in direct competition with Fishcamp on 11th Street, a popular seafood restaurant overlooking Battery Creek, next door to the warehouse site.\r\n\r\nInstead it will build on what’s already there, making the area even more of a visitor draw.\r\n\r\n“I would even throw Madison’s two blocks away into that mix,” he said. “I think all three of us will bounce off each other.”', 'Lowcountry brewery expanding business, creating new jobs with multi-million investment', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'lowcountry-brewery-expanding-business-creating-new-jobs-with-multi-million-investment', '', '', '2019-09-11 11:00:12', '2019-09-11 15:00:12', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41536', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(41669, 4, '2019-09-20 16:44:26', '2019-09-20 20:44:26', 'Congressman Joe Cunningham will hold a town hall meeting in Beaufort at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21 at Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce at 711 Bladen Street.\r\n\r\nMembers of the public are invited to join to ask questions, share their priorities, and voice their concerns. Doors will open to the public at 10:30 a.m., and the event will last until noon.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Cunningham to hold town hall meeting Saturday in Beaufort', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'cunningham-to-hold-town-hall-meeting-saturday-in-beaufort', '', '', '2019-09-20 16:44:26', '2019-09-20 20:44:26', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41669', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(41540, 4, '2019-09-11 11:06:07', '2019-09-11 15:06:07', '<h4>By MIKE McCOMBS</h4>\r\nFormer South Carolina Governor and U.S. Representative (R-SC-1) Mark Sanford announced Sunday, Sept. 8 that he will run as a Republican candidate for president, presenting a primary challenge for President Trump.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nSanford, 59, had been considering a run for some time but delayed an announcement of his decision just a week earlier, saying he wanted to wait until the threat of Hurricane Dorian had passed the Lowcountry.\r\n\r\nSanford announced his decision on Fox News Sunday before explaining his decision in a series of eight posts from his Twitter account later in the morning.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nHere is Sanford’s complete statement on Twitter:\r\n\r\n“I am compelled to enter the Presidential Primary as a Republican for several reasons – the most important of which is to further and foster a national debate on our nation\'s debt, deficits and spending. We have a storm coming that we are neither talking about nor preparing for given that we, as a country, are more financially vulnerable than we have ever been since our Nation’s start and the Civil War. We are on a collision course with financial reality. We need to act now.\r\n\r\nAs I have watched the Democrat debates I hear no discussion, or even recognition, of what is occurring. Instead I hear a laundry list of new unpaid for political promises. On the Republican side, spending is up well above President Obama.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/\">@realDonaldTrump</a> has ruled out action on the very things that drive spending and accumulated debt.\r\n\r\nDebate is even being canceled on the Republican side, though I believe we need a conversation and action more than ever given our present course.\r\n\r\nEssentially no one “leading” in Washington is leading, or even speaking of, our financial predicament. We are living in a government spending and financial la-la land. Which brings me to the larger question of what I, or any of us, can do about it?\r\n\r\nI have a unique vantage point and set of experiences – as a Governor, as a Member of Congress and as a taxpayer outside of politics. I do believe we must have this conversation now and humbly I step forward.\r\n\r\nI respect the view of many Republican friends who have suggested that I not run, but I simply counter that competition makes us stronger. I believe competition of ideas is good, not bad, for the Republican Party and for our country.\r\n\r\nI ask for your wisdom, prayers, suggestions and time along the road ahead. Please join us – get involved – and know how much I would appreciate hearing from you.”\r\n\r\nMuch of Sanford’s announcement was reiterated in a press release Monday. In addition to the things he mentioned in his statement, he added that he hopes to bring “civility and humility” back to government.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n“The President’s approach has hampered needed debate and while he is often good in recognizing what\'s been ailing many Americans, he has not been as skillful in producing the \'hows\' of fixing what\'s wrong,” Sanford said in the release. “In many cases he has simply railed against the system, and while there are big parts of Washington that need repair, throwing out institutions and traditions that have tempered the fiery spirits of politics for more than 200 years would be a mistake – particularly if you are a conservative.”\r\n\r\nSanford joins former Massachusetts Governor William Weld and former U.S. Representative Joe Walsh (R-IL-8) as challengers to President Trump in the Republican primary field.\r\n\r\nHow successful that challenge can be remains to be seen, however.\r\n\r\nGOP officials in several states, including here in South Carolina, are trying to cancel the 2020 primaries, making it nearly impossible for challengers to gain the delegates necessary to pose any real threat to Donald Trump.\r\n\r\nAnd Trump has indicated he has no interest in debating his challengers, Republican or Democrat.\r\n\r\nSanford was South Carolina’s representative for the 1st Congressional District from 1995 to 2001 before being elected governor over Democrat Jim Hodges in 2002.\r\n\r\nHe served two terms as governor and was known for being a fiscal hawk. His second term, however, was marred when, in 2009, he disappeared for roughly a week. His staff had insisted he was hiking on the Appalachian Trail, but he re-emerged to admit, tearfully, he had been in Argentina with girlfriend Maria Belen Chapur.\r\n\r\nStill, Sanford finished out his term as governor.\r\n\r\nConservative South Carolina voters showed that, at least on some level, they had forgiven the contrite Sanford in 2012 when they elected him to Congress again. He served from 2013 to 2019 and was ofetn critical of Trump after he was elected to the White House.\r\n\r\nThat criticism hurt him in 2018. Trump endorsed his opponent, Katie Arrington, who beat Sanford in a primary challenge. Arrington went on to lose to now-Rep Joe Cunningham.\r\n\r\nDuring his 12 years in Congress, Sanford served on a variety of committees, ranging from Transportation and Infrastructure to Budget, Oversight and Science.\r\n\r\nAn Eagle Scout, Sanford graduated from Furman University where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Business. He later received a Master of Business Administration from the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nSanford has also worked in real estate and has managed the family farm near Beaufort. He resides in Mount Pleasant.', 'Lowcountry’s Sanford announces run for president', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'lowcountrys-sanford-announces-run-for-president', '', '', '2019-09-11 11:06:07', '2019-09-11 15:06:07', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41540', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(41544, 4, '2019-09-11 11:09:24', '2019-09-11 15:09:24', 'By MINDY LUCAS\r\n\r\nOnly a few days after Hurricane Dorian passed dangerously close to the Lowcountry, there was hardly any sign a major storm had moved through the area, save for some downed trees and debris-strewn yards.\r\n\r\nThe storm, which picked up strength as it closed in on South Carolina last week had fortunately continued to move up the coast and stayed out to sea, causing less damage and hardly any flooding compared to previous hurricanes Matthew and Irma.\r\n\r\nBy Monday, Sept. 9, most businesses and government offices had reopened and returned to their normal operating schedules.\r\n\r\nBut for the first few days after, the storm left a considerable number of those in Beaufort, particularly on Lady’s Island and St. Helena Island, without power. Outage maps showed more than 20,000 residents were without power on Thursday, Sept. 5.\r\n\r\nBy Saturday however, crews with Dominion Energy had restored power to 92 percent of its customers in South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nIn South Carolina, crews were expected to restore power to nearly all customers by Sunday night, a news release from the company stated.\r\n\r\nWhile there were no fires in Beaufort during the hurricane, the City of Beaufort/ Town of Port Royal Fire Department responded to 21 storm-related calls for downed trees or similar incidents, said department chief Reece Bertholf.\r\n\r\nHowever, in Burton, a fire had crews with the Burton Fire District and Beaufort County Emergency Medical Services scrambling in the middle of the hurricane.\r\n\r\nThe fire, at a house on Bonaire Circle in the Shell Point area, broke out around 4:30 a.m. on Thursday, said Captain Dan Byrne with the district.\r\n\r\nFirefighters arriving on the scene found a single family home with flames coming through the roof. While the blaze was brought under control quickly, high winds kept reigniting embers and driving flames, Byrne said.\r\n\r\nA man at the home was able to escape the fire and was uninjured, he said. The man has been displaced by the fire.\r\n\r\nFirefighters remained on the scene for longer than two hours making sure the blaze was fully extinguished. While the fire was unintentional, it has not been determined if it was caused by the storm, Byrne said on Thursday.\r\n\r\nThe department also responded to more than 13 storm-related calls, involving trees and downed power lines, and were called to four medical emergencies involving people experiencing breathing difficulties and chest pains, Byrne said.\r\n\r\nBy midday Thursday, there was little evidence of any major flooding in the downtown Beaufort Historic District and a few people could be seen walking through Waterfront Park.\r\n\r\nMost of the businesses along Bay Street appeared to have weathered the storm well and only one broken window from a second floor could be found along the sidewalk in front of Lowcountry Real Estate.\r\n\r\nHurricane Dorian follows Matthew in 2016, and Irma, in 2017, which caused considerable damage and flooding in the Lowcountry.\r\n\r\nThe storm has caused at least 45 confirmed deaths in the Bahamas, according to national news outlets and the search for many more still missing, continues.\r\n\r\n<em>Above: Hunter VanDam of Coastal Tree Service cuts up limbs from a massive downed oak tree which fell during Hurricane Dorian in Shell Point. There were no injuries, save two backyard fences. Photo by Bob Sofaly</em>', 'Beaufort residents clean up after Hurricane Dorian moves on', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'beaufort-residents-clean-up-after-hurricane-dorian-moves-on', '', '', '2019-09-11 11:09:42', '2019-09-11 15:09:42', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41544', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(41550, 4, '2019-09-18 10:41:15', '2019-09-18 14:41:15', '<strong>Register for YMCA youth indoor soccer<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></strong>\r\n\r\nRegistration for YMCA Youth Indoor Soccer is open thru Oct. 7 at The Wardle Family Y located at 1801 Richmond Ave in Port Royal. Ages 3-9. Season is Oct. 28-Dec. 20. Cost is $55 for Y members, $70 for non-members. For additional info, contact Mike Woods, Y Sports Director, at 843-522-9622, ext. 244. Register at the Y or <a href=\"http://beaufort-jasperymca.org/\">beaufort-jasperymca.org</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Register to be a Tiger Shark</strong>\r\n\r\nBYAC Tiger Sharks Swim Team registration is open for the 2019-2020 season. There are three levels of swim team for ages 5 and up who meet swim team group requirements: Shark Pups; Group 1; and Group 2. Evaluations on going on now for group placement. Learn more online at <a href=\"http://beaufort-jasperymca.org/\">beaufort-jasperymca.org</a> (click on Aquatics&gt;Swim Team), stop by the Y in Port Royal (1801 Richmond Ave.) or call the Y at 843-522-9622.\r\n\r\n<strong>YMCA to offer CPR classes</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Wardle Family YMCA, located at 1801 Richmond Ave in Port Royal, offers CPR classes for community members on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon on the following dates in 2019: Sept. 21, and Nov. 23.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nCost is $35 for this YMCA-certified course and those interested need to register at the Y as space is limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Questions? Contact Lou Bergen, Aquatics Director to register for this class. Call the Y at 843-522-9622 or visit beaufort-jasperymca.org\r\n\r\n<strong>Activities at Hunting Island State Park</strong>\r\n\r\nThere are fun, interesting and educational activities every day hosted by Park Ranger and Lowcountry Master Naturalist Megan Stegmeier.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nSundays: Dolphin Ecology Kayak Tour, 8 a.m. (Sept. 29); Sand/candy art, 11 a.m.; Hunting Island Bingo, 2:30 p.m.; Shark Tooth Excursion, 4 p.m. (Sept. 29)\r\n\r\nMondays: Tie dye, 11 a.m.; Secrets of the Salt Marsh, 4 p.m.\r\n\r\nTuesdays: CCC Video, 1 p.m.; Native American Dreamcatchers, 2 p.m. (Sept. 24); Beach Walk, 3 p.m.\r\n\r\nWednesdays: Alligator Talk, 11 a.m.; Stepping Stones, 2 p.m.\r\n\r\nThursdays: Driftwood painting, 11 a.m. (Sept. 19); CCC Video, 1 p.m.; Feeding Frenzy, 3 p.m.\r\n\r\nFridays: Lowcountry reptiles, 11 a.m. (Sept. 27); Fish printing, 2 p.m.\r\n\r\nSaturdays: A Walk In The Woods, 10 a.m. (Sept. 28); Dolphin Ecology Kayak Tour, 12:30 p.m. (Sept. 21); Turtle Time, 1 p.m. (Sept. 21); Creatures of the night, 2:30 p.m. (Sept. 28).\r\n\r\nFor a description of these programs and a complete calendar of activities, go to southcarolinaparks.com/hunting-island and click on “Programs &amp; Events.”\r\n\r\nAll are invited to attend these free events, though there is an entry fee to Hunting Island State Park and reservations are needed for lighthouse programs.\r\n\r\nFor more information, call 843-838-7437 or go to the Friends of Hunting Island website and the Facebook page: FOHI Sea Turtle Conservation Project.\r\n\r\n<strong>Beaufort Christian Women’s Connection</strong>\r\n\r\nPlease join the Beaufort Christian Women’s Connection for their fall catered luncheon and program Thursday, Sept. 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Sea Island Presbyterian Church, 81 Lady’s Island Drive. Nuances will feature a fashion show. Shannon Kaprive will speak on her journey on Becoming God’s Masterpiece. Cost is $18. Please reserve you spot by Sept. 13 by calling, texting or emailing Marti Myers at 843-321-0962 or <a href=\"mailto:puddlesportia@gmail.com\">puddlesportia@gmail.com</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Get moving with Beaufort Track Club</strong>\r\n\r\nJoin the Beaufort Track Club at the Beaufort High School track from 6:30-7:30 p.m. each Tuesday night for an open community track workout. Beginner, intermediate, and advanced workouts are posted each week to ensure that you are getting the workout that you need.\r\n\r\nVisit the Facebook page “Beaufort Track Club” for more information.\r\n\r\n<strong>May River Quilters Guild</strong>\r\n\r\nOn the first Saturday of every month, the May River Quilters Guild meets at Palmetto Electric Cooperative, 1 Cooperative Way, Hardeeville. Members meet at 9:30 a.m. for social exchange. The meeting starts at 10 a.m. Please call 847-707-6034.\r\n\r\n<strong>Seaside Stitchers return to action</strong>\r\n\r\nThe American Sewing Guild (ASG) is a notional Organization of sewing enthusiasts. The S.C. Central Savannah River Chapter of the American Sewing Guild has a neighborhood group in the Beaufort area named Seaside Stitchers, which hs returned from hiatus. The meetings are the third Monday of the month at the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club at 1 p.m.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nMonthly meetings are for everyone who sews. It is for sewers of a variety of skill levels and interests so anyone who has an interest in sewing is encouraged to attend and find out what ASG is all about. For more information, go to <a href=\"http://www.asg.org/\">www.ASG.org</a>. For more information about Seaside Stitchers, contact Sheila Tindall at 843-838-9473\r\n\r\n<strong>Monday night is Movie Night at USCB Center for the Arts</strong>\r\n\r\nMonday night is Movie Night at the USCB Center for the Arts, celebrating inspiring documentaries: Honeyland and Raise Hell: The Life and Times of Molly Ivins.\r\n\r\nMonday movies start at 7 p.m. and all seats are $7. Tickets can be purchased online at uscbcenterforthearts.com or at the door.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nSeptember 23: Honeyland – Nestled in an isolated mountain region deep within the Balkans, Hatidze Muratova lives with her ailing mother in a village without roads, electricity or running water. She’s the last in a long line of wild beekeepers, eking out a living farming honey in small batches to be sold in the closest city – a mere four hours’ walk away. Hatidze’s peaceful existence is thrown into upheaval by the arrival of an itinerant family, with their roaring engines, seven rambunctious children and herd of cattle. Hatidze optimistically meets the promise of change with an open heart, it doesn’t take long however, before a conflict evolves that exposes the fundamental tension between nature and humanity, harmony and discord, exploitation and sustainability.\r\n\r\nSeptember 30: Raise Hell: The Life and Times of Molly Ivins – Raise Hell tells the story of media firebrand Molly Ivins, six feet of Texas trouble who took on the Good Old Boy corruption wherever she found it. Her razor sharp wit left both sides of the aisle laughing, and craving ink in her columns. She knew the Bill of Rights was in peril, and said “Polarizing people is a good way to win an election and a good way to wreck a country.” Molly’s words have proved prescient.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n<strong>Parkinson’s support group</strong>\r\nA support group for individuals with Parkinson’s Disease and carepartners meets the first Thursday of each month at the Beaufort Memorial Lifefit Wellness Center from 1:30 to 3 p.m. For more information, visit our Facebook page or call Ric at 843-525-1229.\r\n\r\n<strong>4th Touch A Truck Fundraiser</strong>\r\n\r\nThe <a href=\"http://www.jslbeaufort.com/\">Junior Service League of Beaufort</a> will host its 4th Touch A Truck fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 16 in downtown Port Royal from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Paris Avenue. Cost of admission is $5 per person.\r\n\r\nTouch A Truck is a family event that offers a unique and interactive experience for children of all ages. Children will have the opportunity to see, touch, and safely explore their favorite vehicles that serve our community.\r\n\r\nThe event will feature many different types of equipment to explore, including a fire truck, ambulance, a Humvee, construction vehicles, and even a helicopter. The entertainment area will include a variety of activities including face painting, bounce-houses for kids and much more. And to round out the experience, enjoy music and fabulous food, drinks, and libations available for purchase.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nIn the case of rain, the event will be postponed to Dec. 7. Pets are not allowed at the event.\r\n\r\nCall Brittany Rosson at 618-967-6815 or visit <a href=\"http://www.touchatruckbeaufort.com/\">www.touchatruckbeaufort.com</a> for more information.\r\n\r\n<strong>Legal clinics at downtown library</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Library is offering free legal clinics at the downtown branch at 311 Scott St.\r\n\r\nEach clinic will feature a 30- to 40-minute lecture followed by an open question-and-answer session. All session run from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m.\r\n\r\nGet free answers concerning bankruptcy law (Sept. 16), wills, estates and probate (Sept. 30), Landlord/tenant law issues (Oct. 14) and family law issues (Oct. 28).\r\n\r\nFor more information, call the S.C. Bar Pro Bono Program at 803-799-6653, ext. 158 or 1-877-797-2227, ext. 158 or visit <a href=\"http://www.scbar.org/clinics\">www.scbar.org/clinics</a>.\r\n\r\nThe clinics are not designed to provide guidance on a specific situation. If you need legal advice on a specific situation, you will need to contact an attorney.\r\n\r\n<strong>Royal Pines arts and crafts event</strong>\r\n\r\nThe artists and crafts people of Royal Pines invite you to their fall event on the patio of The Tavern at the Lady’s Island Country Club from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 12. Items include handmade soaps and lotions, kiln-fired glass, bottle candles, photography, tie-dye clothing and much more. Bruster’s ice cream cart will be there with ice cream cups, apple dumplings, and their fall flavor.\r\n\r\n<strong>******DON’T INCLUDE THESE … SAVED FOR FUTURE UPDATES******</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Friends of Hunting Island’s Tuesday Turtle Talks</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Friends of Hunting island announce the 2019 Tuesday Turtle Talks running through Tuesday, Aug. 13 at 10:30am at the picnic shelter by the Lighthouse. There is no fee for the TTT, but the park entry fee does apply.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nEach week various topics will be discussed including the natural history of loggerhead turtles, what happens when the turtles come to Hunting Island to lay their eggs, and the conservation and challenges specific to a barrier island such as Hunting Island State Park. Participation, ideas and questions are always welcome.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nAfter the talk, participants can join TTT host Denise Parsick on a short beach walk. All ages are invited to attend this educational and engaging program.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nAnd for early risers: If you want to join a turtle patrol to check out loggerhead nests, come to the Visitor’s Center parking lot at 6 a.m. sharp any day of the week, and talk with a volunteer in an orange shirt to join a group for that day’s patrol. All ages welcome.\r\n\r\n<strong>Local storytelling organization formed</strong>\r\n\r\nEvelene Stevenson, owner of the Spirit of Old Beaufort Tours, has formed a local storytelling organization, the Sea Isles Storytellers, which will be headquartered in the Sea Island Center at 876 Sea Island Parkway, St. Helena Island.\r\n\r\nAll are invited to come to the first meeting from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11, which will be&nbsp;christened by the Back Porch Storytellers from Charleston.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nAll have stories to tell, and Stevenson wants an organization that listens and encourages those of all ages to tell a story, sing a song and listen to others tales.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nPlease send an email, including name and phone number, to seaislandcenter@gmail.com or call Evelene Stevenson at 843-271-2478.\r\n\r\n<strong>Beaufort Soil and Water Conservation District hosts First Saturday program</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Conservation District’s new FIRST SATURDAY programs begin Sept. 7 at Crystal Lake Park on Lady’s Island. The first program is called Snakes are Not Scary and is one of the most popular of their classroom presentations.\r\nThe program begins with a 9:15 a.m. trail hike, followed by the Snakes are Not Scary Presentation at 10 a.m. and story time at 11:15 a.m. For more information, call 843-255-7306 or email <a href=\"mailto:bswcd@islc.net\">bswcd@islc.net</a> <a href=\"http://beaufortconservationdistrict.org/\">beaufortconservationdistrict.org</a>', '', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', '41550-2', '', '', '2019-09-18 10:41:15', '2019-09-18 14:41:15', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41550', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(41552, 4, '2019-09-18 10:42:51', '2019-09-18 14:42:51', '<h4>By RICHARD ECKSTROM</h4>\r\nDumb.\r\n\r\nAs I wrestle with how to most clearly express my opinion on the decision to cancel next year’s S.C. Republican presidential primary, one word comes to mind: “Dumb.”\r\n\r\nFor those who don’t know, here’s background: On Sept. 7, the executive committee of the S.C. Republican Party, by voice vote, changed the party rules in order to forego a 2020 presidential primary, which likely would have been held in February. This means South Carolina’s 50 votes at next summer’s National Republican Convention will be automatically cast for President Trump.\r\n\r\nAnd it means some 750,000 rank-and-file Republicans – whose votes, financial support, and volunteer efforts are so needed by party leadership – won’t have a direct voice in the process.\r\n\r\nUnderstandably, the committee intended to benefit President Trump by canceling the primary. But did they? The President is all but assured of the nomination, yet the committee somehow managed to come off as afraid he wouldn’t fend off a challenge. With his nomination not seriously in question, it’s hard to see how this maneuver helps him.\r\n\r\nThe state party chairman defended the move by saying the President lacked a viable challenger. Maybe so, but primary voters tend to be a well-informed bunch, and they’re certainly capable of deciding that point on their own.\r\n\r\nThe party chairman also cited the cost, saying that scrapping a vote would save tax dollars. That’d be more credible if protecting the taxpayers was an ideal that Republican leadership still embraced. Sadly, neither party shows much interest in fiscal responsibility these days.\r\n\r\nThis isn’t about President Trump. Nor is it about Mark Sanford, nor of either of the other announced Republican challengers. It’s about voters. Voters want a say, and they should have one.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nAnd that includes many devoted Trump backers who’d love another chance to go to the polls and show their support for the president. Incidentally, a recent poll showed nearly two-thirds of likely Republican voters say the party should hold a primary even if President Trump were the only one on the ballot.\r\n\r\nThis comes across as a power grab by the elite – and against the peasantry.\r\n\r\nIt’s true that there’s a precedent for skipping presidential primaries; Republicans did it in 1984 and 2004, and Democrats did it in 1996 and 2012. Of course, in those cases incumbent presidents were running virtually uncontested from within their party. And in 1992, when incumbent president George H.W. Bush faced intraparty opposition, S.C. Republicans went ahead with a primary vote. Even President Bush’s most steadfast supporters didn’t waiver, because they believed in the strength of their candidate and his ideals.\r\n\r\nSouth Carolina’s Republican and Democratic presidential primaries have always been an exciting time for our state. Because of their early placement on the calendar – each is their party’s third nominating contest, and the first in the south – the country’s eyes are on us. For a few weeks every four years, the national spotlight shines on our state, our people, our uniqueness, our traditions.\r\n\r\nPrimaries give South Carolinians a front row seat to the choosing of the leader of the free world. They’re a financial boon for the state, bringing in millions in campaign-related spending.\r\n\r\nPrimaries are healthy for the democratic process. They allow for people to become engaged in a way that general elections don’t. That’s especially important in South Carolina, a state in which the nominees for both parties skip in the fall as they devote their time to so-called “battleground states.”<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nAnd they’re good for the candidates and the parties. They bring citizens into the political process, provide for the airing of ideas, and help cultivate campaign and organizational talent.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nCanceling the primary benefits absolutely no one, including the candidate the party hierarchy professes to support.\r\n\r\nLetting people vote would have sent President Trump to the nominating convention with the blessing of the state’s voters while giving conservative voters who supported other candidates the knowledge they at least had some input. Denying hundreds of thousands of Republicans a role in the process was an unforced error, to borrow a sports metaphor. The executive committee of the S.C. Republican party has put an asterisk beside a nomination that wasn’t otherwise in doubt and probably alienated lots of ordinary voters they’ll need for success in the future.\r\n\r\nAnd that\'s just dumb.\r\n\r\n<em>Richard Eckstrom is a Certified Public Accountant and the state’s comptroller.</em>', 'Canceling SC’s Republican primary a dumb thing to do', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'canceling-scs-republican-primary-a-dumb-thing-to-do', '', '', '2019-09-18 10:42:51', '2019-09-18 14:42:51', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41552', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(41556, 4, '2019-09-18 10:44:57', '2019-09-18 14:44:57', '<h4>By SCOTT GRABER</h4>\r\nIt is Sunday, and I’m at Tanglewood in Lenox, Mass., the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Tonight the BSO is giving us Yo Yo Ma and his cello.\r\n\r\nFor most of my youth I did not know the sound of the cello. Sure, I had unknowingly heard the sound of the cellos, but that sound was overwhelmed by violins, violas, French horns and kettle drums. It wasn’t until “Send in the Clowns” that I truly knew the sad, haunting sound that transports one directly to the Court of Richard III.\r\n\r\nTonight, my wife and I are just outside the Koussevitzky Shed — a huge, open-sided structure that can seat 5,000 people. We have paid $24 (each) for a spot on The Lawn where we have spread a blanket, opened a bottle of Gnarly Head Authentic Red and have a view of the Jumbotron.\r\n\r\nWe are surrounded by others — perhaps 10,000 Yo Yo loving fans — who have brought their blankets, their basket-borne quiche, their bottles of Bogle Essential Red and, in some cases, their issue. Just in front of us is a family of three that features a young father and mother – perhaps they are 35 – and a daughter who seems to be 5 or 6. For the hour before Yo Yo appears on the Jumbotron, they are content to eat and drink; or watch the others eat, drink and prepare themselves for the Maestro.\r\n\r\nAs I watch this scene unfold, I wonder if Yo Yo Ma’s cello will make an imprint on the 5-year-old girl. I’m wondering whether or not these notes, delivered in the dark and under a starry Massachusetts sky, will stay with the child who seems, at the moment, mesmerized.\r\n\r\nProbably not.\r\n\r\nStudies done in 2005 indicate that most early events — things that happen when one is 3- or 4-years old, disappear from memory. Patricia J Bauer, at Emory, did research that shows that by 7, events that happened earlier begin to fade. By the time one is 8-years old, her results show that children have forgotten 40 percent of what occurred earlier in their lives.\r\n\r\nWhen explaining her research she uses the image of a kitchen colander, saying that a toddler’s brain is like a metal colander with big holes in it. Memory, by contrast, are like bits of orzo. She says that most of these bits of orzo escape through the holes.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nHowever, that ends when a child moves into his or her young adult years. This is when the holes get smaller and the bits of orzo get bigger. That is when, according to Bauer, we begin to hold on to our memories — especially musical memories.\r\n\r\nIt is argued by a host of scientists that the brain, when we are young adults, is most ‘plastic’ and most efficient in remembering. Brain imaging shows that music stimulates the production of dopamine, serotonin and oxytocin. Music ‘sparks’ this feel-good neural activity and the lyrics we learned and loved at 18 get hardwired. Forever.\r\n\r\nThat is why I remember Dion, Paul Anka and Billy Eckstein. It is why I can repeat the words to Teenager in Love, Diana and I Apologize with precision at age 74. It is why — when I am alone in my tastefully furnished living room — I can say, “Alexa, play ‘Precious Lord’ by Elvis Presley” and then sing,\r\n\r\n“Precious Lord take my hand,\r\n\r\nLead me on, let me stand\r\n\r\nI am tired, I’m weak, I’m alone\r\n\r\nThrough the storm, through the night\r\n\r\nLead me on to the light\r\n\r\nTake my hand Precious Lord, Lead me home\r\n\r\nWhen we made our reservations, we thought that Yo Yo would be backed-up by a full orchestra. Closer examination of our tickets would have revealed that it was just Yo Yo, his cello, and six suites written by Bach. When Yo Yo moved into Suite No. 4, I began to feel drowsy — and so I stretched-out on our blanket and drifted off. Then, from far away, I heard,\r\n\r\n“There is a young cowboy he lives on the range,\r\n\r\nHis horse and his cattle his only companions,\r\n\r\nHe works in the saddle and sleeps in the canyons ...”\r\n\r\nAs I regained my senses, I realized that James Taylor had joined Yo Yo Ma onstage and together they were doing, “Sweet Baby James,” an anthem from my own, long-gone youth. And so I joined James, Yo Yo and 15,000 others singing,\r\n\r\n“Deep greens and blues are the colors I choose,\r\n\r\nWon’t you let me go down in your dreams,\r\n\r\nAnd rock-a-bye Sweet Baby James.”', 'The music of our youth sticks with us forever', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'the-music-of-our-youth-sticks-with-us-forever', '', '', '2019-09-18 10:44:57', '2019-09-18 14:44:57', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41556', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(41559, 4, '2019-09-18 10:46:01', '2019-09-18 14:46:01', '<h4>By LEE SCOTT</h4>\r\nWhen I was a child, I loved to sit in the morning before school and eat my cereal. Mom would keep a variety available for her eight children, but we were mostly limited to Frosted Flakes, Cocoa Puffs, Alpha-bits and of course Sugar Smacks.\r\n\r\nThose were the big four. We would sit at the table and the sibling who was lucky enough to be the earliest would open the new box of cereal and find a toy. What fun! Pure sugar for breakfast and a cheap little toy that might last about five minutes. Life was good.\r\n\r\nAs we got older, we had the option of picking out our own cereal and sometimes that decision was based on the cool toy inside. Like the Plastic Spoonman from Outer Space in the Shredded Wheat. That cereal is still a favorite of mine today, but it was the toy that originally enticed me.\r\n\r\nNow mind you, this was the era before you were told what you were eating and that the object inside the box was probably hazardous. The Food Labeling Act of 1990 opened many people’s eyes as to the nutritional content of the cereals and ultimately forced the manufacturers to at least attempt to put together some healthier cereals.\r\n\r\nSome say the toys were eliminated after the 1988 recall of 30 million flutes and binoculars which were deemed unsafe. I find it interesting that any toy lasted long enough to become unsafe, but I agree that a four-year-old should not be pulling out a decoder spy ring from the cereal box.\r\n\r\nUltimately, the manufacturers switched to coupons or codes on the boxes. The ones you cut out and save 100 of them to get a book for your school.\r\n\r\nAs I was sitting at my table this morning, I started to read the Raisin Bran box in front of me. On the front in bold red letters was written “Healthy Heart.” This was not something I cared about when I was 7-years-old.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThen I turned the box around and found an entire new method for getting a toy (book). Buy a Kellogg’s product, take a picture of your receipt and get credit to redeem a book for your choice to keep or donate. There were rules in the fine print. Dates available, registration and some other things, but a far cry from reaching into the box and pulling out my own Dragnet whistle.\r\n\r\nThen, while placing the Raisin Bran box back in the cabinet, I spotted my old faithful Kellogg’s Rice Krispies box. It was there on the back – in large print – the recipe for Rice Krispie Treats.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nSome things do not change after all.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Whatever happened to my cereal toys?', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'whatever-happened-to-my-cereal-toys', '', '', '2019-09-18 10:46:01', '2019-09-18 14:46:01', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41559', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(41562, 4, '2019-09-18 10:46:44', '2019-09-18 14:46:44', 'Whale Branch turned in another solid all-around performance Friday to preserve its undefeated record.\r\n\r\nDe’Arius Hazel and Jaylen Reeves each had two rushing touchdowns, and Keith Bing took the opening kickoff of the second half back for a score to power the Warriors to a 36-12 win at Ridgeland-Hardeeville.\r\n\r\nThe Warriors led 7-6 at halftime on the strength of Hazel’s 9-yard TD run, and they opened it up with Bing’s 87-yard kickoff return and Reeves’ 22-yard TD run to make it 22-6. Hazel added a 3-yard scoring run and Reeves scored from 9 yards out in the fourth quarter to seal the win.\r\n\r\nReeves rushed for 106 yards and two TDs on 14 carries and was 4-for-4 passing for 63 yards. Hazel carried the ball 14 times for 88 yards and two TDs.\r\n\r\nAmir Jenkins and Jaden Jenkins each had an interception for the Warriors.\r\n\r\nAntonio Chaneyfield threw a 6-yard TD pass to Brandon Howard, and Joseph Robinson added a 9-yard TD run for the Jaguars.\r\n\r\nWhale Branch (3-0) is off this week before hosting Phillip Simmons on Sept. 7.', 'Warriors top Jags, stay unbeaten', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'warriors-top-jags-stay-unbeaten', '', '', '2019-09-18 10:46:44', '2019-09-18 14:46:44', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41562', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(41564, 4, '2019-09-18 10:47:43', '2019-09-18 14:47:43', '&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>VOLLEYBALL</strong>\r\n\r\nBeaufort Academy notched another dominant win Monday, beating St. Andrew’s 3-0 to improve to 12-1.\r\n\r\nThe Eagles rolled to a 25-15, 25-14, 25-12 win behind a balanced effort. McCayla Willingham had a team-high nine kills and three blocks, and Chase Vaigneur added eight kills, four aces, and five assists. Amelia Huebel also had a good night at the net with four kills and two blocks, while Emily Ann Hiers dished out 10 assists and served seven aces, and Mary Hanna Hiers collected a team-best 26 digs.\r\n\r\nOn Thursday, the Eagles swept to a 3-0 (25-8, 25-5, 25-11) win over Bridges Prep. Emily Ann Hiers dished out 14 assists to go with six kills, five aces, and five digs, while Vaigneur collected nine assists, six kills, and five aces, Huebel had a team-high seven kills and five aces, and Mary Hanna Hiers added six aces and seven digs.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>SWIMMING</strong>\r\n\r\nHilton Head High swept the competition in a seven-team dual meet Thursday at Hilton Head Island Rec Center.\r\n\r\nThe Seahawks boys and girls each went 6-0 against their fellow Beaufort County swimmers. May River’s girls were 5-1, with their lone loss coming against Hilton Head High, and the May River and Beaufort High boys each went 4-1-1 with a loss to the Seahawks and a 72-72 tie head-to-head.\r\n\r\nHilton Head High’s Cohen Bruner (200 free, 100 free) and Tommy Hughson (200 IM, 500 free), and May River’s John Brester (50 free, 100 breast) each won two events on the boys side, while Beaufort High’s James Stone (100 fly) and Samual Marrero (100 back) each captured one title.\r\n\r\nOn the girls side, Hilton Head High’s Mia Sinkiewicz (200 IM, 100 back), Beaufort High’s Lily Bostwick (100 free, 50 free), and Hilton Head Prep’s Sterling Burd (200 free, 500 free) each won two events, and May River’s Allie Ingram (100 fly) and Bluffton’s Tia Reed (100 breast) each won one.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>CROSS COUNTRY</strong>\r\n\r\nMay River’s boys and Hilton Head High’s girls claimed the team titles, while a pair of Beaufort High runners took the individual crowns at the Beaufort County Cross Country Championships on Saturday.\r\n\r\nThe Sharks edged the Seahawks by eight points to claim the boys title, but Hilton Head High’s girls returned the favor, edging the Sharks by five points.\r\n\r\nBeaufort High’s Marlon Belden won the boys title with a time of 16:03, crossing the line 53 seconds ahead of runner-up Owen Andrews of May River.\r\n\r\nBeaufort High’s Shannon Smith won the girls race in 19:37, beating teammate Charlize Antia by 22 seconds.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>GOLF</strong>\r\n\r\nMay River claimed another victory over its county rivals Thursday at Pinecrest Golf Club.\r\n\r\nSydney Bowes fired a 4-over-par 40 to claim individual medalist honors and lead the Sharks to a team score of 176, good for an 11-shot win over Hilton Head High.\r\n\r\nBeaufort High finished fourth with a 262 total. Elissa Hooper led the Eagles with a 61, followed by Joanne Straub (66), Molly Straub (67), and Rylee Hill (68).\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>TENNIS</strong>\r\n\r\nBeaufort High girls tennis opened region play with a 5-1 win over visiting Bluffton on Thursday.\r\n\r\nBeaufort (1-1, 1-0) was scheduled to travel to Hilton Head High for a key region matchup Tuesday.\r\n\r\n<strong>Singles</strong>\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>Phelan O’Keefe (BLHS) def. Sophie McMullen 6-0, 6-2</li>\r\n 	<li>Madelyn Confaare (BHS) def. Anastaysia Anstyferova 4-6, 6-1, 10-5</li>\r\n 	<li>Elizabeth Holloway (BHS) def. Lydia John 6-1, 6-1</li>\r\n 	<li>Lucy Aydlette (BHS) def. Rachael Richardson 6-0, 6-2</li>\r\n 	<li>Juliana Lane (BHS) def. Natalie Rizzo 6-0, 6-0</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<strong>Doubles</strong>\r\n<ol start=\"2\">\r\n 	<li>Grace Trask/Lauren Bartlett (BHS) def. Olivia Boshaw/Abby Stevens 3-6, 6-1, 10-6</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n&nbsp;', 'Sports Briefs', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'sports-briefs-21', '', '', '2019-09-18 10:47:43', '2019-09-18 14:47:43', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41564', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(41566, 4, '2019-09-18 10:48:57', '2019-09-18 14:48:57', '<strong>Beaufort High (0-2) at Valdosta (Ga.) (4-0)</strong>\r\n\r\nThe difficult schedule continues for the Eagles with a trip to face Georgia powerhouse Valdosta. The Wildcats sent Beaufort High home with a 49-20 defeat last season, and Valdosta has picked up right where it left off, outscoring opponents 196-90 during a 4-0 start. It’s another tough assignment for a Beaufort team that is trying to improve each week and build toward region play.\r\n\r\n<strong>Prediction:</strong>Valdosta 47, Beaufort High 20\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Battery Creek (0-2) at Legion Collegiate (2-1) </strong>\r\n\r\nAfter losing two early-season games, the Dolphins picked up a road trip to Rock Hill to face first-year charter school Legion Collegiate. The Lancers are playing just their third game ever (one of their two wins was by forfeit), and they’re coming off their first win —&nbsp;a 62-0 pounding of Calhoun Falls Charter — so it’s hard to gauge this matchup. Battery Creek’s offense has struggled through two games, but the defense has shown signs of being pretty strong. It’s a tough task to get off a bus ride that long and play a football game, but the Dolphins are hungry for a win.\r\n\r\n<strong>Prediction:</strong>Battery Creek 20, Legion Collegiate 13\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Beaufort Academy (0-2) at Holly Hill Academy (1-1)*</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Eagles are having a tough time in their SCISA 8-man title defense, thus far, and it won’t get much easier this week against a much-improved Holly Hill team. The Raiders beat Calhoun Academy 34-8 last week after opening with a narrow 30-28 loss to a solid Jefferson Davis squad. BA won a wild one last year, 49-42 in overtime at home. The Eagles better hope this one is not as high-scoring, because their offense isn’t yet ready for a shootout.\r\n\r\n<strong>Prediction:</strong>Holly Hill Academy 32, Beaufort Academy 26\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'High School Football Preview', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'high-school-football-preview', '', '', '2019-09-18 10:48:57', '2019-09-18 14:48:57', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41566', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(41569, 4, '2019-09-18 10:49:37', '2019-09-18 14:49:37', 'A trip to Wayne County was a rough re-entry after three weeks without a game for Beaufort High.\r\n\r\nThe Eagles were overwhelmed early Friday, losing 41-14 to the Georgia powerhouse Yellowjackets.\r\n\r\nWayne County built a 35-0 halftime lead and extended it to 41-0 before the Eagles found the end zone twice in the fourth quarter.\r\n\r\nTyler Haley hit Rhogue Wallace for a 3-yard touchdown to get Beaufort on the board, and Dee Mitchell scooped and scored from 40 yards on a fumble forced by Theo Washington to cap the scoring.\r\n\r\nThe Eagles (0-2) travel to Valdosta (Ga.)', 'Eagles outmatched vs. Yellowjackets', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'eagles-outmatched-vs-yellowjackets', '', '', '2019-09-18 10:49:37', '2019-09-18 14:49:37', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41569', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(41572, 4, '2019-09-18 10:50:12', '2019-09-18 14:50:12', 'Battery Creek turned in a dominant defensive effort in the first half but couldn’t carry it through after the break in a 31-6 loss at Woodland on Friday.\r\n\r\nThe Dolphins blanked the Wolverines in the first half and went to the locker room leading 6-0 on the strength of Brandon Wilson’s fumble return for a touchdown. But Woodland got its passing game going in the second half and pulled away.\r\n\r\nWilson finished with five tackles (one for loss), two sacks, and two fumble recoveries to anchor Battery Creek’s defense.\r\n\r\nJaeon Allen led the Dolphins with 68 rushing yards on 12 carries, while Jacove Anderson added 53 yards on 14 carries and Kyseem Jabar had 46 yards on three carries.\r\n\r\nThe Dolphins (0-2) travel to Legion Collegiate Academy in Rock Hill on Friday.', 'Strong 1st half not enough for BC', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'strong-1st-half-not-enough-for-bc', '', '', '2019-09-18 10:50:12', '2019-09-18 14:50:12', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41572', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(41574, 4, '2019-09-18 10:51:04', '2019-09-18 14:51:04', 'Nearly all Beaufort County School District student athletes met the district’s academic participation requirements during the 2018-19 academic year.\r\n\r\nNinety-seven percent of Beaufort County’s high school and middle school student athletes maintained their academic eligibility by meeting the district’s minimum 2.0 GPA participation requirement.\r\n\r\nOf 2,855 high school athletes in the district, 2,754 met the academic requirement during the first two academic quarters and 101 did not. Of 1,561 middle school athletes, 1,518 met the requirement and 43 did not.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe overall district-wide GPA for high school student athletes for the 2018-19 academic year was 3.86. The overall district-wide GPA for middle school student athletes for the 2018-19 academic year was 3.70.\r\n\r\n“Eight years ago our district raised the academic bar for athletic participation, and today our student athletes continue to meet that challenge,” Superintendent Frank Rodriguez said. “They compete in their chosen sports and also in the classroom.”\r\n\r\nA number of teams maintained overall GPAs higher than 4.0. Those included girls and boys cross country, golf, swimming and tennis, and also girls volleyball, lacrosse and softball. Middle school volleyball teams maintained a GPA higher than 4.0.\r\n\r\nMore than 40 students graduating with the Class of 2019 signed college athletic scholarships.\r\n\r\nAfter a series of community forums in 2011, the Board of Education approved the 2.0 GPA requirement for athletes. Only one other South Carolina district (Richland District 1 in Columbia) has a similar requirement.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe district’s middle and high schools have after-school tutorial programs to assist students who are in danger of falling below the 2.0 requirement. Interim reports, report card grades, teacher/sponsor recommendations and coaching staff requirements are used to identify students required to attend after-school programs.\r\n\r\nThe South Carolina High School League’s statewide minimum GPA requirement is 1.0.', 'Beaufort County’s middle, high school athletes making the grade', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'beaufort-countys-middle-high-school-athletes-making-the-grade', '', '', '2019-09-18 10:51:04', '2019-09-18 14:51:04', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41574', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(41576, 4, '2019-09-18 10:55:46', '2019-09-18 14:55:46', '<strong>Mitchell named to Limestone Spring Honor Roll<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></strong>\r\n\r\nSammy Mitchell of Beaufort was named to the Limestone College\'s Spring 2019 Honor Roll.\r\n\r\nSammy was among 130 students honored. To qualify, students must be enrolled full time and earn a GPA of at least 3.75.\r\n\r\n<strong>Byam awarded scholarshp at Valdosta State<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></strong>\r\n\r\nValdosta State University has awarded Beaufort’s Andrew Byam the Student Scholarship for the 2019-2020 academic year. Byam is one of nearly 500 currently enrolled, incoming first-year, or transfer students selected to receive a scholarship through VSU Foundation Inc. These scholarships were established by private donors and are awarded each year to students with excellent academic achievement and/or financial need. Each recipient represents the high standards of the university.', 'Schools Briefs', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'schools-briefs', '', '', '2019-09-18 10:55:46', '2019-09-18 14:55:46', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41576', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(41579, 4, '2019-09-18 10:56:42', '2019-09-18 14:56:42', 'United Way of the Lowcountry is recruiting volunteers to serve on the Community Impact Committee. These volunteers help determine how undesignated United Way Annual Campaign donations will be distributed to local agencies and services throughout Beaufort and Jasper Counties to make a lasting impact.\r\n\r\nThrough the Community Impact Model, United Way of the Lowcountry is addressing the needs of today, while diligently working to address the root causes of key issues. With the community\'s support, United Way is focusing on four priority areas: basic needs, education, health and income/family stability.\r\n\r\nThose who donate to United Way of the Lowcountry have the opportunity to serve on the Community Impact Committee and help determine what programs will provide our community with the greatest impact. This funding cycle, United Way of the Lowcountry is seeking volunteers to review programs in the areas of Education and Health. No experience is needed and training is provided.\r\n\r\nVolunteers must be able to attend one of the training dates. All training will take place at the United Way of the Lowcountry office at 1277 Ribaut Road in Beaufort.\r\n\r\nThose interested in participating, should contact Chrystie Turner at <a href=\"mailto:cturner@uwlowcountry.org\">cturner@uwlowcountry.org</a> or call 843-379.3067 for more information.\r\n\r\n<strong>Training Dates</strong>\r\n\r\nSept. 27: 2-4 p.m.\r\n\r\nOct. 2: 1-3 p.m.\r\n\r\nOct. 7: 2-4 p.m.\r\n\r\nOct. 15: 9-11 a.m.', 'United Way of Lowcountry seeking volunteers', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'united-way-of-lowcountry-seeking-volunteers', '', '', '2019-09-18 10:56:42', '2019-09-18 14:56:42', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41579', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(41582, 4, '2019-09-18 11:00:55', '2019-09-18 15:00:55', '<h2>Treasurer’s office encouraging residents to receive bills electronically</h2>\r\nFor one lucky taxpayer, taxes might be a little easier to pay this year. Simply by signing up to receive their tax bill electronically, Beaufort County taxpayers will be eligible to win $3,000.\r\n\r\nPayIt, the Beaufort County Treasurer’s innovative partner in government payment solutions, announced a special sweepstakes for Beaufort County’s taxpayers.\r\n\r\n“We have all had something get lost in the mail. When that is your tax bill, it can be a very costly problem,” Beaufort County Treasurer Maria Walls said in a release. “Signing up for e-billing eliminates that worry and, this year, it includes the added bonus of potentially paying for your taxes.”\r\n\r\nSigning up for e-billing is easy and can be done in four simple steps.\r\n\r\n1. Visit myBeaufortCounty.com or the myBeaufortCounty app on your mobile device.\r\n\r\n2. Log in or create an account.\r\n\r\n3. Select your Beaufort County properties.\r\n\r\n4. Enroll your properties in e-billing.\r\n\r\nBeaufort County was the first county in South Carolina to offer electronic billing to its citizens. Newly permitted by state law after Walls worked with state senator Chip Campsen to craft legislation that would give property owners the option to receive their tax bills electronically.\r\n\r\n“When taxpayers sign up for e-billing, it is a win-win for the taxpayer and for the county,” Walls said.\r\n\r\n“The county spends hundreds of thousands of dollars on postage and stamps to send hard copy tax bills, but when a taxpayer signs up for e-billing, it is at no cost to the county or the taxpayer, and the taxpayer receives their tax bill, as well as payment reminders, conveniently and securely.”\r\n\r\nTaxpayers must sign up before Oct. 15 in order to be entered in the sweepstakes. Official sweepstakes rules can be found at Ebilling.MyBeaufortCounty.com. E-billing is available for all property types, which are real and personal property as well as motor vehicles.\r\n\r\nTo enroll in e-billing please visit www.myBeaufortCounty.com or download the myBeaufortCounty app on your mobile device. To learn more about the Treasurer’s Office and property taxation, please visit www.BeaufortCountyTreasurer.com.', 'Beaufort County taxpayers could win $3,000', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'beaufort-county-taxpayers-could-win-3000', '', '', '2019-09-18 11:00:55', '2019-09-18 15:00:55', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41582', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(41585, 4, '2019-09-18 11:01:42', '2019-09-18 15:01:42', 'Beaufort County and South Carolina’s 45 other counties will share equally in $1.15 million in federal State Opioid Response (SOR) funds to build on current efforts to address opioid/prescription drug misuse and abuse in local communities.\r\n\r\nThe Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services, on behalf of the S.C. Governor’s Office, is awarding $25,000 per county to the state’s local alcohol and drug abuse authorities – in this case, the Beaufort County Alcohol and Drug Abuse Department.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThese county authorities will be required to develop formal agreements with their local partners, such as county/city government leaders, sheriffs, chiefs of police, school superintendents, etc., to demonstrate the local buy-in and capacity necessary for successful implementation of:\r\n\r\n– Drug take-back events;\r\n\r\n– Drug-deactivation bags/buckets;\r\n\r\n– Prescription drug drop boxes;\r\n\r\n– Public awareness campaign (i.e., local branding of DAODAS’ statewide “Just Plain Killers” campaign);\r\n\r\n– Town hall meetings and community forums;\r\n\r\n– Professional education for health professionals, law enforcement, school personnel, etc.; or\r\n\r\n– Curriculum-based programs that have a focus on prescription drugs.\r\n\r\n“The opioid epidemic has impacted every part of our state and country, which is why it’s so important to invest these funds in every county in the state,” Gov. Henry McMaster said in a release. “In order to eradicate this disease from our communities, we must continue to invest in evidence-based programs and initiatives, and make them available in every part of the state.”\r\n\r\nEach county authority must plan, implement and evaluate a minimum of two pre-approved opioid prevention strategies from the list above to address the needs that have been identified in their city and/or county. “It is important that local partners collaborate with one another to reduce the impact of prescription drug use/misuse and to support achievement of the desired outcomes,” DAODAS Director Sara Goldsby said in a release. “Funds can also be used to build the capacity of county alcohol and drug staff and their local government partners.”\r\n\r\n“It is extremely important that we invest these resources into evidence-informed programs and strategies that have proven to be effective in substance use prevention,” said Michelle Nienhius, Manager of Prevention and Intervention Services for DAODAS. “Reducing access, disseminating information to South Carolinians, providing training to professionals on best practices that have been proven to be effective, and reaching youth with education curricula that have documented outcomes are the most effective ways we can assist local communities across the state with impacting this crisis at the local level.”\r\n\r\nThe one-time SOR funds cannot be used to supplant existing funds. The sub-grants must be used to fund new projects or to expand/enhance existing projects.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>', 'SC awards $1.15 million to counties for opioid prevention', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'sc-awards-1-15-million-to-counties-for-opioid-prevention', '', '', '2019-09-18 11:01:42', '2019-09-18 15:01:42', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41585', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(41587, 4, '2019-09-18 11:02:46', '2019-09-18 15:02:46', '<strong>Mosquito spraying scheduled through Friday</strong>\r\n\r\nIn accordance with Federal/State regulations, please be advised Beaufort County Mosquito Control may conduct aerial and/or ground treatments through Sept. 20. Mosquito Control applies EPA-registered public health insecticide during ideal weather using low-flying aircraft throughout daylight hours and spray trucks from about 11 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.\r\n\r\nFor additional information, please contact Mosquito Control at 843-255-5800.\r\n\r\n<strong>CERT classes scheduled for October</strong>\r\n\r\nBeaufort County residents interested in learning more about self-sufficiency during a disaster are invited to participate in the Community Emergency Response Team Program. Participants will learn to provide emergency assistance to their families and neighbors.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nCERT classes are free of charge. The next series will start Tuesday, Oct. 1. Classes will be held at the Technical College of the Lowcountry (Bldg 6, Room 108) at 921 Ribaut Road.\r\n\r\n<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>The course will be taught in four class sessions from 6 to 9 p.m. and one Saturday exercise class from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.:\r\n\r\n• Tuesday, Oct. 1 --<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>Personal Preparedness and Hazard Mitigation\r\n• Thursday, Oct. 3 – Disaster Medical I\r\n• Tuesday, Oct. 8 – Disaster Psychology/Terrorism Response\r\n• Thursday, Oct. 10 – Disaster Medical II / CERT Organization\r\n• Saturday, Oct. 12 – Fire Suppression /Disaster Search Techniques Exercise\r\n\r\nFor more information or to register, send an email to <a href=\"mailto:cert@bcgov.net\">cert@bcgov.net</a> or call Major David Zeoli, Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office, at 843-812-8035.', 'News Briefs', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'news-briefs-124', '', '', '2019-09-18 11:02:46', '2019-09-18 15:02:46', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41587', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(41590, 4, '2019-09-18 11:03:20', '2019-09-18 15:03:20', 'The Episcopal Church in South Carolina, the diocese in the eastern half of the state, is extending a helping hand to food service workers who suffered financial loss due to an inability to work before, during, and after the time Hurricane Dorian passed the coast of South Carolina.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nFunded by an Episcopal Relief and Development grant of $25,000, the church has partnered with Giving Kitchen of Atlanta to create the Hurricane Dorian Relief Fund and offer financial assistance to food service workers experiencing hardship due to Hurricane Dorian in coastal South Carolina.\r\n\r\n“While many people in South Carolina did not suffer significant property damage from Hurricane Dorian, the storm was financially devastating to hourly employees who because of the state’s mandatory evacuation were unable to work for nearly a week,” said the Rt. Rev. Gladstone B. “Skip” Adams III, Bishop of The Episcopal Church in South Carolina. “We are thankful for the assistance of Episcopal Relief &amp; Development in allowing our diocese to serve this tremendous need in our local communities.”\r\n\r\nOne-time funds are provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Food service workers may apply for assistance from the Hurricane Dorian Relief Fund from now through Sept. 30. To complete the application to receive funds from the Hurricane Dorian Hurricane Relief Fund, visit <a href=\"https://thegivingkitchen.org/dorian\">https://thegivingkitchen.org/dorian</a>. Membership or participation in the Episcopal Church is not a precursor for support.\r\n\r\nGiving Kitchen\'s application requires food service workers impacted by Hurricane Dorian to provide proof of current employment in the commercial food service industry as well as financial need.\r\n\r\nApproved applicants will receive grocery store gift cards in amounts ranging from $50 to $500 based on current need.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nGiving Kitchen will process online applications. The church will provide gift cards at pre-approved pickup locations in the communities of Charleston, Pawley\'s Island and Myrtle Beach. Specific pick-up locations will be provided to approved applicants.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>', 'Episcopal Church offers relief to SC food service workers', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'episcopal-church-offers-relief-to-sc-food-service-workers', '', '', '2019-09-18 11:03:20', '2019-09-18 15:03:20', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41590', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(41592, 4, '2019-09-18 11:03:57', '2019-09-18 15:03:57', 'The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), which gives women the same rights and protections as men, was first introduced in 1923, yet remains unpassed today.\r\n\r\nThe League of Women Voters Beaufort Area will present the documentary film, Equal Means Equal, which showcases the struggle to pass the amendment. It is scheduled for public screening at Beaufort’s Technical College of the Lowcountry at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24.\r\n\r\nThe ERA needs ratification by one more state before it becomes law. Catherine Forester, Beaufort’s League President, said South Carolina lawmakers have a great opportunity to provide equality for all American women by approving passage of the ERA in the Palmetto State.\r\n\r\nThe film is dubbed “an unflinching” look at the unfair status of women in the US today regarding wage equality, domestic violence, reproductive health care, female incarceration and other issues.\r\n\r\nRefreshments will be served after the film. Admission is $25 and will support the League in its efforts to provide nonpartisan election information.\r\n\r\nThe event is expected to sell out and advanced ticket purchases are recommended by mailing a check to League of Women Voters Beaufort, P.O. Box 13, St. Helena Island, S.C. 29920. Admission may also be paid through Google Pay at lwvbeaufort@gmail.com.\r\n\r\nFor more information contact Irene Goodnight at 615-243-4684 or <a href=\"mailto:ireneicu@gmail.com\">ireneicu@gmail.com</a>.', 'League of Women Voters Beaufort Area screening Equal Means Equal', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'league-of-women-voters-beaufort-area-screening-equal-means-equal', '', '', '2019-09-18 11:03:57', '2019-09-18 15:03:57', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41592', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(41594, 4, '2019-09-18 11:04:38', '2019-09-18 15:04:38', 'The City of Beaufort/Town of Port Royal Fire Department and Beaufort Memorial Hospital have teamed up together to make sure that every newborn rides home safely in a car seat.\r\n\r\nStarting at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 3, the City of Beaufort/Town of Port Royal Fire Department will be going to Beaufort Memorial Hospital on the first Thursday of every month and teaming up with BMH hospital staff to install car seats.\r\n\r\n“We have at least two certified car seat technicians on every shift and we want to make sure that every child’s car seat is installed correctly because on average, 46 percent of car seats are installed incorrectly or misused,” Fire Chief Reece Bertholf said.\r\n\r\nThis program will coincide with BMH’s “Baby University,” when expecting moms and dads can come and get a tour of the birthing suites and get their car seat installed.\r\n\r\n“We are very excited about this partnership with BMH. It will be very convenient for expecting moms and dads during this exciting time. We also have brand new car seats available for those who do not have one or cannot afford one,” Battalion Chief and car seat technician Peter Dontje said.\r\n\r\nIf you are not planning to attend Baby University, you can get your car seat installed or checked at any City of Beaufort/Town of Port Royal Fire Department fire station. Car seats are available if needed. Call 843-525-7055 to set up an appointment.', 'Fire department, BMH team up to install car seats', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'fire-department-bmh-team-up-to-install-car-seats', '', '', '2019-09-18 11:04:38', '2019-09-18 15:04:38', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41594', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(41596, 4, '2019-09-18 11:05:25', '2019-09-18 15:05:25', '<h4>By CELIA STRONG</h4>\r\nMontecillo Reserva Rioja is made from about 90 percent Tempranillo, with Garnacha and Mazuelo. For this wine, each variety is harvested and vinified separately.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nMaceration at low temperatures is done before fermentation. And a second maceration is done after fermentation, for two weeks of skin contact. Malolactic fermentation is done in underground cement tanks and, then, the wine is moved into French (70 percent) and American (30 pecent) oak barrels for 25 months. After bottling, there is another 20 months spent in the cellars.\r\n\r\nThe wine is a bright cherry red color. Its aromas and flavors include cherries, blueberries, raisins, dried figs, cedar, and cigar box, tobacco, cocoa, chocolate, cinnamon, vanilla, dried rose petals, dill and black pepper. This wine shows an outstanding balance with a velvet texture. It has bright acidity, intensity and a lingering finish.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nFor $10.97 at Bill’s Liquors. Awesome timing. Enjoy.\r\n\r\nThe greatness of so many things in life can be determined entirely by their timing. New friendships. A bad joke. Whatever.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nAfter the weather from last week and clean up this week, a great deal on a great wine would be perfect timing.\r\n\r\nRioja is a region and an appellation from Spain. Red Rioja is the best known of all Spanish wines, even though small amounts of white and rosé are also produced.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nWhen sipped with slices of Jamon Serrano (Spain’s version of Proscuitto), pieces of salty Manchego and ripe green olives, red Rioja is a glass of Spain. Red Rioja wines have structure and tannins, like Cabernet, with intense fruity characteristics.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nRed Rioja is made from a blend of grapes. The main variety is Tempranillo, with bits of Garnacha for fruitiness as well as Mazuelo and Graciano. Spain is rightfully proud of their Tempranillo grape. It has been used to make wines there for more than 2,000 years.\r\n\r\nLegally, there are levels of red Rioja wines, based on aging. Labeled just “Rioja” is the basic. Meant to be drank young.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n“Crianza” wines, the most produced level, spend a minimum of one year in oak, followed by a few months in their bottles.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n“Reserva” wines are made from the best grapes of each harvest, but only in years that are good enough. These wines are aged for three years, at least one of them in oak. Basically, Reserva wines cost $15 to $30.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n“Gran Reserva” can only be made in exceptional years (best weather conditions) and must age at least two years in oak and at least three years in bottles. The centuries of wine making in Rioja have shown that aging of Tempranillo, barrels and bottles, allows the flavors and textures to develop more and more.\r\n\r\nBodegas Montecillo was founded by Don Celestino Navajas Matute in 1870. For 150 years, he and his family worked successfully to build their wines and their region. Don Celestino was part of the revolutionary blending of Spanish traditional wines with Bordeaux techniques.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nIn 1973, Montecillo passed on to the Osborne family. They had 245 years of experience with Sherries, and took Montecillo in a new direction, especially by expanding their purchases of prime vineyard sites.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nToday, Montecillo’s winemaker, despite all the old traditions still held close, is Mercedes García Rupérez, a young woman who has spent 10 years learning Rioja.', 'Timing is everything for Montecillo Reserva Rioja', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'timing-is-everything-for-montecillo-reserva-rioja', '', '', '2019-09-18 11:05:25', '2019-09-18 15:05:25', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41596', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(41599, 4, '2019-09-18 11:05:55', '2019-09-18 15:05:55', 'The Technical College of the Lowcountry Center for Business and Workforce Solutions is offering a free fall workshop entitled “How to Market Your Business with Social Media.” Area businesses, big and small, are invited to this hour-and-a-half interactive workshop.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nDiscover the industry’s best tips and tricks for maximizing your business through social media. Hear from two locals who have helped many small businesses get the most out of their social media channels.\r\n\r\nWith experience working with various businesses from government municipalities to small mom-and-pop shops, presenters SK Signs, Designs and Marketing will provide important insight for business owners and their brand.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThree options are offered and all run from 6 to 7:30 p.m.:\r\n\r\n– Tuesday, Oct. 8 at the Beaufort Campus, Building 12. Room 104\r\n\r\n– Thursday, Oct. 17 at the Hampton Campus, Room 119\r\n\r\n– Tuesday, Oct. 29 at the New River Campus, Room 125\r\n\r\nSpace is limited. RSVP online at <a href=\"http://www.tcl.edu/bizu\">www.tcl.edu/bizu</a> or contact Melanie Gallion at 843-525-8224 or <a href=\"mailto:mgallion@tcl.edu\">mgallion@tcl.edu</a>.', 'TCL offering free social media workshop for businesses', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'tcl-offering-free-social-media-workshop-for-businesses', '', '', '2019-09-18 11:05:55', '2019-09-18 15:05:55', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41599', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(41602, 4, '2019-09-18 11:06:53', '2019-09-18 15:06:53', '<h2>ENGAGE BEAUFORT to be free, encourage engagement</h2>\r\nUSC Beaufort’s Center for the Arts is launching a new series entitled ENGAGE BEAUFORT, a monthly series of forums on topics that impact our lives.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe CFA has partnered with local nonprofits and government agencies to bring awareness on topics ranging from environmental issues to mental health and many topics in between. Resources and representatives will be available for one-on-one engagement before and after the presentation.\r\n\r\nThe ENGAGE BEAUFORT series will begin on Wednesday, Oct. 2 at 6 p.m.at the Center for the Arts at 801 Carteret St. in Beaufort. The topic will be Social Media and Us: A Guide to Internet Safety.\r\n\r\nThe most effective tool we have against internet crimes is education. If you are looking for ways to educate yourself, your children, co-workers, teachers, etc., join us for a panel discussion on how to establish safe and healthy digital habits. Topics to be covered include: understanding how online actions can impact professional success and personal well-being, teaching children and adults how to self-monitor and self-regulate, handling cyber-bulling, protecting your identity, implementing social media manners, and more.\r\n\r\nSocial Media and Us panel members are Susan Lynch, Social Media and Web Content Manager, and a representative from the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office.\r\n\r\nThe ENGAGE BEAUFORT series is free and open to the public. For more information go to uscbcenterforthearts.com or call 843-521-3145 if you are interested in getting involved.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>', 'USCB Center for the Arts series to address serious topics', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'uscb-center-for-the-arts-series-to-address-serious-topics', '', '', '2019-09-18 11:06:53', '2019-09-18 15:06:53', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41602', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(41605, 4, '2019-09-18 11:07:25', '2019-09-18 15:07:25', 'The Beaufort Digital Corridor has announced the Fall 2019 edition of CODEcamp – Introduction to Web Development, its final offering of the year. Registration is open now for this limited seating opportunity.\r\n\r\nThe eight-week course is taught from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays from Oct. 5 through Nov. 23 at the Corridor’s BASEcamp facility. Register at https://tinyurl.com/y6x5b9u8.\r\n\r\nCODEcamp is a project-based, introductory code education program designed for busy adults of all experience levels in a convenient, affordable, guided class format. Students learn fundamentals of HTML, CSS and JavaScript with a combination of written and verbal instruction using real-time online programs.\r\n\r\nThe University of South Carolina Beaufort will again be involved with CODEcamp instruction. This year, Jarod Valvo, a junior in the computational science program at USCB, will instruct the class.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe practical application of what is learned with hands-on CODEcamp can be utilized right away. The next class will cover a different kind of coding, such as Android, React Native or a beginning course on mobile (iOS/android), depending on what the community wants to learn.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nParticipants can further their coding education by attending the SC Codes monthly meetup at BASEcamp. SC Codes is a free self-guided platform for all South Carolinians to continue their coding education.', 'CODEcamp returns to Beaufort Digital Corridor', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'codecamp-returns-to-beaufort-digital-corridor-2', '', '', '2019-09-18 11:07:25', '2019-09-18 15:07:25', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41605', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(41607, 4, '2019-09-18 11:08:08', '2019-09-18 15:08:08', 'Thank you Beaufort and others who appreciate the service of our wonderful military veterans!\r\n\r\nSeveral months ago the Zonta Club of Beaufort, in conjunction with the Centennial of Zonta International, undertook an effort to sponsor a K9 for a Warrior (a woman Marine) to the tune of $20,000.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nK9\'s s for Warriors is an organization which specializes in working with vets with PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injury and Military Sexual Trauma. It relies on the relationship between our community and our military. The Zonta Club of Beaufort happily announces that its goal has been met! A huge THANK YOU to all who made this happen!\r\n\r\nTwice, they have named many groups who donated and helped them in their endeavors. Since that time new projects moved them toward their goal.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nTwo Zonta Sisters used social media to have Birthday Fund Me pages. Their combined total was more than $1,300. The Ladies Group of Carteret Methodist Church and Zonta hosted a luncheon and card party, which brought in more than $1,800.\r\n\r\nZonta Sisters from neighboring clubs sent checks. Several well known insurance agents, an ophthalmologist, and a CPA firm helped out.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nBelieve it or not, a jar at The Chocolate Tree netted more than $700 from visitors and loyal customers. The Knights of Columbus Third and Fourth Degree Councils chipped in $1,000. A grant was given by St. Peter\'s Catholic Church. Talk about a team effort!\r\n\r\nSince all Women Marines are trained at nearby Parris Island, the Zonta Club of Beaufort hopes to share photos and news from their our “Hometown Hero” very soon. Watch for the next update.\r\n\r\n– Pat Green', 'Zonta ‘Campaign of the Century’ a huge success', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'zonta-campaign-of-the-century-a-huge-success', '', '', '2019-09-18 11:08:08', '2019-09-18 15:08:08', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41607', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(41609, 4, '2019-09-18 11:08:45', '2019-09-18 15:08:45', 'If you’ve never experienced the circus under the big top, you’ll get your chance this week in Beaufort.\r\n\r\nThe Zerbini Family Circus will pitch its tents in the open field at 12 Sammie Lane in Beaufort for four days, beginning with a 6 p.m. show Friday night.\r\n\r\nOn Saturday, shows will begin at 3 and 6 p.m., and then again at 2 and 5 p.m. on Sunday. The final show will be at 6 p.m. Monday.\r\n\r\nTickets may be purchased at the entrance or at the circus’ website at <a href=\"https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fzerbinifamilycircus.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1qwzRi_5Wul-_xEvprPXJHE10_KZJViakBsf0eg3NmM33Y_tOszlmWnMU&amp;h=AT2HOtfeq_TAz9lwkPv3mdNE9vfzYFPmvwgps8dk1mdryOl51lEYKd3VXT3-w6ZB9n15vlHplHl42lZFMgiXmUF9vlBJ03ex1VxjKFJKCYdK4-7Uzge8Zqnx0kV78Bd8YA\">zerbinifamilycircus.com</a>. Cost is $15 per adult, and each paid adult can bring two kids free with a coupon found on the circus’ Facebook page. The coupon is good for two children, ages 4–12.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nChildren 3 and younger get in free and do not need a ticket. Additional children are $10 each.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nCoupons do not need to be printed. Just save the picture to your phone and show it at the entrance.', 'Circus coming to Beaufort', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'circus-coming-to-beaufort', '', '', '2019-09-18 11:08:45', '2019-09-18 15:08:45', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41609', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(41612, 4, '2019-09-18 11:09:33', '2019-09-18 15:09:33', 'The City of Beaufort will receive approximately $484,000 from FEMA for the cost incurred for cleanup and damages during Hurricane Matthew in 2016, according to city manager Bill Prokop.\r\n\r\nThe city was notified that the application for funding had been approved by the S.C. Emergency Management Division as well as Sen. Lindsey Graham’s and Rep. Joe Cunningham’s offices.\r\n\r\nThe funds will go into the city’s General Fund where expenses from the storm were charged, said Prokop.\r\n\r\n– Mindy Lucas\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Beaufort to receive FEMA money for Hurricane Matthew cleanup', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'beaufort-to-receive-fema-money-for-hurricane-matthew-cleanup', '', '', '2019-09-18 11:09:33', '2019-09-18 15:09:33', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41612', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(41615, 4, '2019-09-18 11:13:23', '2019-09-18 15:13:23', '<h4>By BOB SOFALY</h4>\r\nSt. Helena Island parents, teachers and community leaders got the chance to meet the new Beaufort County School Superintendent Frank Rodriguez this past Thursday at St. Helena Elementary School.\r\n\r\nThe “meet-n-greet” meeting was part of Rodriguez’s “Listening and Learning Tour.”\r\n\r\nAccording to a press release, Rodriguez hopes to talk with parents, teachers and other school administrators about what’s working well and what needs attention at schools all through out the district.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n“These are opportunities for me to directly engage with parents and community members and listen to them and learn what’s on their minds,” Rodriguez said.\r\n\r\nThe next meeting in Northern Beaufort County is scheduled for Sept. 24, at Whale Branch Early College High School, followed by a Sept. 26 meeting at Beaufort High School. Both meetings will begin at 6 p.m.\r\n\r\n<em>Above: New Beaufort County School District Superintendent Frank Rodriquez describes his upbringing as the son of a Cuban immigrant and how his father stressed the need of an education. Rodriguez visited with parents, teachers and other community leaders during a stop on his Listening and Learning Tour on Thursday, Sept. 12 at St. Helena Elementary School.&nbsp;</em><i>Photo by Bob Sofaly</i>', 'Rodriguez continues to ‘meet’ school district', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'rodriguez-continues-to-meet-school-district', '', '', '2019-09-18 11:13:23', '2019-09-18 15:13:23', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41615', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(41619, 4, '2019-09-18 11:15:29', '2019-09-18 15:15:29', 'On the 18th anniversary of 9/11, a particularly somber day for firefighters, the Burton Fire District started their day with some uplifting news to which they give credit for, and honor to, the 343 firefighters who gave their lives in 2001.\r\n\r\nOn Sept. 11, 2019, the Burton Fire District received notification that it has been awarded a $273,000 grant from the federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant program to replace 27 self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). The SCBAs currently utilized by the Burton Fire District are almost two decades old, and with new national standards anticipated next year, they are also quickly falling out of compliance.\r\n\r\nThe new SCBAs will be placed on all of Burton’s front line-first response fire apparatus, and the remaining serviceable SCBAs will be held in reserve, or used for training purposes.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nCurrently the SCBAs utilized by the fire district are interchangeable with neighboring fire departments, a trend the Burton Fire District started after 9/11. This allows fire departments who are working together on large scenes to share equipment and work more efficiently.\r\n\r\nProper respiratory protection has been a growing concern and focus for firefighters over the last decade as cancer rates in firefighters are statistically higher. Most recently, comedian and actor John Stewart, brought national attention to the first responders of 9/11 who have developed respiratory diseases and cancers attributed to breathing in toxic dust while working at Ground Zero.\r\n\r\n“Getting this grant to help upgrade and maintain critical equipment without placing the burden on our taxpayers is great news,” Burton Fire Chief Harry Rountree said in a release. “But to receive that news on 9/11, and for equipment so vital to the safety and protection of firefighters, makes this grant extra special, and we fully credit those lost on 9/11 for helping provide this funding possibility.”', 'Grant means new equipment for Burton Fire District', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'grant-means-new-equipment-for-burton-fire-district', '', '', '2019-09-18 11:15:29', '2019-09-18 15:15:29', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41619', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(41624, 4, '2019-09-18 11:17:10', '2019-09-18 15:17:10', 'The Burton Fire District is wrapping up another week of what officials are describing as a string of close calls and tragedies.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n“What is particularly tragic,” Burton Fire Captain Bobby Davidson, who was in command of a devastating scene this week, said, “is that almost all of it could have been prevented by seatbelts and properly restraining children.”\r\n\r\nOn Wednesday, Aug. 28, just past 9 a.m., Davidson and his crew responded to a motor vehicle incident on Trask Parkway involving a 2-year-old child, who was unrestrained and fell out of a moving vehicle. Burton firefighter/EMTs and Beaufort County EMS personnel treated the child who was transported with what appeared to be life threatening injuries.\r\n\r\nJust seven days earlier, on Aug. 21, just before 10 p.m., also on Trask Parkway, Burton and MCAS firefighters, along with County EMS, responded to a vehicle collision involving one vehicle rolling over and ejecting all three occupants, one of which was an approximately 3-year-old child who appeared to be improperly restrained and also appeared to suffer life threatening injuries along with the driver.\r\n\r\nDuring the two-week time period from Aug. 18 to 31, Burton firefighter/EMTs and paramedics, along with EMS personnel, responded to 15 motor vehicle collisions and treated 25 injured people. Four of those incidents involved multiple injured people.\r\n\r\nWhile Burton officials continue to stress the importance of seatbelts; restraining children by securing them in the vehicle in a properly sized car seat or booster seat is critical.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n“It comes down to realizing it could happen to you,” Davidson said. “In a second your child is gone.”', 'Crashes, ejected passengers continue to plague Burton fire crews', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'crashes-ejected-passengers-continue-to-plague-burton-fire-crews-2', '', '', '2019-09-18 11:17:10', '2019-09-18 15:17:10', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41624', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(41627, 4, '2019-09-18 11:19:20', '2019-09-18 15:19:20', 'Kathy Landing, a Republican town councilwoman from Mount Pleasant, makes her remarks during the monthly meeting of the Beaufort Tea Party on Monday at Fuji’s restaurant on Lady’s Island. Landing is one of several Republican candidates vying to retake South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District seat from Democrat and current congressman Joe Cunningham. <em>Photo by Bob Sofaly.</em>', 'Candidate for Congress', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'candidate-for-congress', '', '', '2019-09-18 11:19:20', '2019-09-18 15:19:20', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41627', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(41631, 4, '2019-09-18 11:20:34', '2019-09-18 15:20:34', 'Nurse practitioner Jo Ann Cullen has joined the staff of Beaufort Dermatology, which recently opened under new ownership after its purchase by the Pinnacle Medical Group.\r\n\r\n“Jo Ann is a wonderful addition to our team,” said Dr. Audrey Klenke, plastic surgeon and principal of Pinnacle Medical Group. “We know that she will be an asset in helping us continue to deliver excellent service to the people of Beaufort and the Lowcountry.”\r\n\r\nCullen is a Florida native who grew up showing horses competitively. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Florida, a Bachelor of Science in nursing from Florida State University and a Master of Science in family health nursing from the University of South Florida. She is a member of the Dermatology Nurses Association and the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.\r\n\r\nCullen began her clinical experience as a cardiac nurse in 2001 and later moved into the operating room at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Fla. She became the Clinical Educator for perioperative services at Moffitt while she was working on her master’s degree and later served as the Clinical Specialist for perioperative services. In 2011, she helped launch a new dermatology practice in south Florida.\r\n\r\n“I’m excited to be part of developing Beaufort Dermatology into the leading dermatology practice in the Lowcountry,” Cullen said. “This area is just what I was looking for in a home, and it’s great to be getting back to the coast.”\r\n\r\nCullen and her husband Joe, along with their Pug, Peanut, enjoy traveling and spending time with friends and family.', 'Nurse practitioner Cullen Joins Beaufort Dermatology', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'nurse-practitioner-cullen-joins-beaufort-dermatology', '', '', '2019-09-18 11:20:34', '2019-09-18 15:20:34', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41631', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(41634, 4, '2019-09-18 11:22:08', '2019-09-18 15:22:08', 'By MINDY LUCAS\r\n\r\nIt’s a warm, muggy August evening on the University of South Carolina Beaufort campus. Inside the university’s Center for the Arts though, where rehearsals for Spamalot are taking place, it is cool and comfortable – a welcome relief from the summer heat.\r\n\r\nOn stage, the cast is gathered around various music stands as music director Josh Wall, on piano, leads the group through several numbers.\r\n\r\n“It never turns out the way I think it will,” said director Libby Ricardo. “It usually turns out better.”\r\n\r\nRicardo sits along with the production’s choreographer Christopher Crabb about halfway back, in the middle of the empty theater watching the group rehearse for what will be the center’s first locally produced, live show of the season.\r\n\r\nRipped from the classic film comedy, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Monty Python’s Spamalot retells the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table. The hilarious and award-winning production features a bevy of beautiful showgirls, cows, killer rabbits and French people.\r\n\r\nWatching the rehearsal, it’s hard not to laugh.\r\n\r\nCase in point: Dan Hodges, who plays Not Dead Fred, suddenly injects a bit of bass into his number, “He is Not Dead Yet.”\r\n\r\n“Are you going to sing it down there?” Wall says as he stops playing.\r\n\r\n“Uh no,” Hodges starts. Then with a wry little smile adds, “I’m just warming up. I’ve been on vacation.”\r\n\r\nEveryone laughs.\r\n\r\nIt’s all part of the fun of community theater, when things are still taking shape and being shaped.\r\n\r\nIn fact, while most theatergoers only know what they see when they walk through the center’s front doors on the night of a performance, there’s so much more that goes in to creating a successful lineup that will bring people out.\r\n\r\nAs Bonnie Hargrove, director for the center says, it takes constant year-round planning, networking, and good mix of shows and programs.\r\n\r\n“There’s very much a pattern to what we do until we find that it doesn’t work,” she said. “But so far so good.”\r\n\r\nAs usual, this year’s season will feature a mix of locally produced and performed productions alongside travelling shows but will also include new live broadcasts from such heavyweight venues as the National Theatre in London and educational and literary programs as well.\r\n\r\nThe center also puts on a number of other programs and “extras” such as Met Opera Live broadcasts in HD, Monday Night Movie Night, art openings, children’s theater performances and summer camps.\r\n\r\nIt’s a mix that has served them well, Hargrove says, as they have found residents and visitors alike enjoy not only the diversity of the center’s programming but the sheer volume of things to do as well.\r\n\r\n“We really feel like it’s Beaufort’s community center,” she said. “The community really comes together here for different things, whether it’s one of the kids programs, or whether it’s to listen to a lecture on the Opioid crisis … just about every week we have something going on that’s attracting different groups of people to the center.”\r\n\r\nSpamalot opens Sept. 21 at the Center for the Arts. For tickets or more information, visit&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.uscbcenterforthearts.com/\">www.uscbcenterforthearts.com</a>.', 'Spamalot comes galloping in to Center for the Arts', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'spamalot-comes-galloping-in-to-center-for-the-arts', '', '', '2019-09-18 11:22:08', '2019-09-18 15:22:08', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41634', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(41642, 4, '2019-09-18 11:29:43', '2019-09-18 15:29:43', 'Five Beaufort County high school seniors have been announced as semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program.\r\n\r\nBeaufort High School’s Ian Hoogenboom along with Morgan Chumney, Sarah Lawrence, Sydney Lawrence, and Caroline O’Neal of Holy Trinity Classical Christian School earned the semifinalist moniker, an honor in itself. They will will compete with other national semifinalists for 7,500 college scholarships worth more than $31 million.\r\n\r\n“Ian is an outstanding student, and we’re confident he’ll do well in the next stages of this national competition,” Beaufort County School District Superintendent Frank Rodriguez said in a release. “We’re very proud of him.”\r\n\r\nThe four girls from Holy Trinity Classical Christian School are from the school’s first graduating class.\r\n\r\n“We are immensely proud of these four students. Truly, they embody the love of learning that is at the core of Holy Trinity Classical Christian School,” founding headmaster Rev. Chad E. Lawrence said in a release. “It is fitting that their hard work, inquisitive natures, and pursuit of excellence should be dignified through this accomplishment. But this is also a celebration for our entire school community. For Holy Trinity to have four National Merit Semifinalists in our inaugural graduating class speaks to the superb teachers, strong curriculum, and top notch learning environment we have sought to build here over the past seven years. Soli Deo Gloria!”\r\n\r\nMore than 1.5 million high school students from about 21,000 American high schools entered the 2020 National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. About 16,000 semifinalists, including roughly 200 from South Carolina, were announced Sept. 11.\r\n\r\nTo become a finalist in the next stage of the national competition, each semifinalist and his or her high school must now submit a detailed application that provides information about the student’s academic record, participation in school and community activities, leadership abilities, honors and awards. In addition, each semifinalist must be endorsed and recommended by an official from their high school, write an essay and earn SAT scores that confirm the student’s earlier score on the qualifying test.\r\n\r\nThe National Merit Scholarship Corp. is a nonprofit established in 1955, and its scholarships are underwritten by NMSC with its own funds and more than 400 businesses and higher education institutions.\r\n\r\n<em>Above: The four Holy Trinity seniors named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists are pictured from left to right, Sydney Lawrence, Caroline O\'Neal, Morgan Chumney, and Sarah Lawrence.</em>', '5 Beaufort high school seniors named 2020 National Merit semifinalists', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', '5-beaufort-high-school-seniors-named-2020-national-merit-semifinalists', '', '', '2019-09-18 11:29:43', '2019-09-18 15:29:43', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41642', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(41753, 4, '2019-09-26 06:16:19', '2019-09-26 10:16:19', 'With 660 participants on Saturday, Sept. 21, the Beaufort Walk for Water, now in its third year, has made a name for itself on the community events calendars of Beaufort and Port Royal.\r\n\r\nAll proceeds from the event, estimated at $65,000 this year, will benefit Charleston-based Water Mission, a non-profit Christian engineering organization that builds safe water solutions in developing countries and disaster areas.\r\n\r\n“We were blown away by this year\'s response by the community and our sponsors, as we ended up almost doubling the participants over last year,” said Robert Lasher, chair of the Beaufort Walk for Water committee. “I think people realize how incredibly important having clean safe water really is, and how Water Mission is doing this right. Knowing that participating in this walk can give one person access to safe water for life, it really hits home.”\r\n\r\nPeople started arriving around 8 a.m. at Live Oaks Park in Port Royal. After the opening ceremonies finished at 9 a.m., participants picked up a bucket and began to walk a 3-mile route. The Port Royal Fire Department filled up the walkers\' buckets at the Sands for the remainder of the walk to symbolize the walk that millions of women and children make every single day to collect unsafe water.\r\n\r\nKevin Herr, Director of Church Partnerships with Water Mission, demonstrated a typical water filtration system used to provide clean and safe water in the 55 countries Water Mission currently operates, and the importance of long-term investment into these communities.\r\n\r\n“Water Mission was actually born out of disaster relief work after Hurricane Mitch in Honduras,” Her said. “Today, 21 years later, partially thanks to support from the regional walks such as Beaufort Walk for Water, we were able to mobilize quickly in the Bahamas to set up a solar-powered process using reverse osmosis to remove the saline from readily available ocean water in the Bahamas.”\r\n\r\nFor more information, follow @BeaufortWalkforWater on Facebook and Instagram, or call 843-769-7395. Donations can be made online at: events.watermissions.org/Beaufort19.', 'All Wet: Beaufort’s Walk for Water doubles up 2018 event', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'all-wet-beauforts-walk-for-water-doubles-up-2018-event', '', '', '2019-09-26 06:16:19', '2019-09-26 10:16:19', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41753', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(41650, 4, '2019-09-18 11:37:00', '2019-09-18 15:37:00', '<h2>Beaufort remembers 9/11 with annual observance at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park</h2>\r\nEighteen years after coordinated terrorist attacks killed 2,977 people in New York, Washington D.C. and Pennsylvania, Beaufort joined Americans all across the nation in remembering the events of Sept. 11, 2001 on the anniversary Wednesday, Sept. 11.\r\n\r\nDozens of citizens, along with first responders from around the area, gathered at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park to observe a moment of silence and hear the Parris Island Marine Band Quintet and other groups perform the national anthem, patriotic songs and spirituals to mark the occasion.\r\n\r\nOn 9/11, as it has come to be known, members of al-Qaeda hijacked four domestic airliners, crashing two into the twin towers of the World Trade Center complex in New York City, causing them to collapse, and a third into the Pentagon in Washington D.C. Passengers on the fourth plane thwarted the hijackers and the plane crashed into a field in Pennsylvania.\r\n\r\nThe 9/11 attacks remain the deadliest terrorist attack in human history and the deadliest incident for firefighters and law enforcement officers in American history.\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Photos by Bob Sofaly</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/RES0783.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright  wp-image-41653\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/RES0783-1024x690.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"583\" height=\"393\"></a><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/RES0721.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright  wp-image-41656\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/RES0721-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"561\" height=\"374\"></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/RES0729.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright  wp-image-41655\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/RES0729-1024x865.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"586\" height=\"495\"></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/RES0815.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-41651 alignleft\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/RES0815-941x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"518\" height=\"564\"></a>', 'Never Forget', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'never-forget', '', '', '2019-09-18 11:37:00', '2019-09-18 15:37:00', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41650', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(41665, 4, '2019-09-18 14:59:23', '2019-09-18 18:59:23', '<h4><strong>Council approves zoning with less density after public outcry\r\n</strong><strong>\r\nBy MINDY LUCAS\r\n</strong></h4>\r\nDespite opposition by area residents and community groups to two recent requests for annexation on Lady’s Island, the City of Beaufort is moving ahead with the annexation of at least one of the properties in question.\r\n\r\nThat property, at 44 and 50 Miller Drive East, and one other, came under fire after requests for annexation and rezoning that would have allowed for greater density in the Sam’s Point Road area, were taken up by first the Beaufort-Port Royal Metropolitan Planning Commission in July, and then the City of Beaufort in August.\r\n\r\nMany in the community opposed the annexation request for the Miller Drive East property in particular, a 20-acre parcel that included a five-acre lake.\r\n\r\nIf passed as it stood, zoning would have allowed for “mixed use” including apartment buildings and commercial development. Chief among residents’ concerns were increased traffic congestion and greater density that would negatively impact the area’s semi-rural character, they said.\r\n\r\nAt previous meetings, both the planning commission and the City of Beaufort, had initially recommended a lower T3S zoning citing a desire to keep the property similar to what was already in the area.\r\n\r\nHowever, in August, Michael Mark, a commercial real estate broker representing the owner, said that zoning would not provide the flexibility that a developer interested in the propertyneededin order to create varying lot sizes.\r\n\r\nIn a unanimous vote held at its regular meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 10, Beaufort’s five-member city council gave final approval for the annexation. However, in a move seemingly designed for compromise, the city only approved a T3N zoning for the property.\r\n\r\nThat zoning, unlike the T4N originally requested by the owner, only allows for residential housingsuch as cottages, small houses and two- and three-family dwellings. It does not allow for commercial development.\r\n\r\nAt Tuesday’s meeting, Councilman Stephen Murray expressed empathy for those neighboring the property, saying he had once lived across from a development that affected the street where he lived.\r\n\r\n“So I know how that can really affect your quality of life,” he said. “But I’m also a firm believer in private property rights and believe they are the foundation of this country, and property owners within the bounds of their property rights can do what they wish with their property.”\r\n\r\nA T3N zoning, he said, was a “good compromise.”\r\n\r\nMark, along with a landscape architect, were at Tuesday’s meeting at the request of council members and presented rough plans of what the project might look like. Plans include a “walk-able” neighborhood featuring single family homes and row homesand open spaces.\r\n\r\nMark began talking with area residents and those initially opposed to the property’s annexation after the Aug. 27 city council meeting. Since then, the project has received favorable feedback, he said.\r\n\r\n“We received some calls about it after that (meeting in August), and they’ve all been very favorable,” he said.\r\n\r\nWhile Mark would not say who the developer is, he did say that they were happy with the zoning they received.\r\n\r\n“I’m hoping this turns out to be a good thing,” he said.\r\n\r\nThe other request for annexation, a smaller collection of parcels totaling 6.9-acres along William Street and Mayfair Court, was removed from Tuesday’s city council agenda at the request of the property owner, local builder Merritt Patterson.\r\n\r\nWhile the property had already received a first-reading approval for annexation at the Aug. 27 council meeting, Patterson asked for his application to be pulled in order to separate it from the Miller Drive East property.\r\n\r\n“I definitely did because of that, and because I don’t think the process is fair,” he said.\r\n\r\nHe also pulled the application so he could spend more time “refining his plans” for the property, though he didn’t know when he would go back before the city with his annexation request, he said.\r\n\r\nPreliminary plans include self storage on 5.6 acres that would be accessed from the main highway and not Mayfair Court, he said. On Mayfair Court, he’d like to build affordable “workforce” housing such as townhomes that would start at $185,000.\r\n\r\nThough some residents seemed receptive to hearing Patterson’s plans for the parcels at the Aug. 27 meeting, he said he didn’t like that he was “thrown into the same emotional environment” as the Miller Drive East application.\r\n\r\n“You’ve got people who are uninformed, angry and vengeful,” he said. “There’s a lack of respect. It’s just a bad community situation.”\r\n\r\nWhile the annexation decision will eventually close for these two properties specifically, there are those who are remain concerned with the process itself.\r\n\r\n“We don’t like that people are running to the city because the county won’t do what they like,” said Chuck Newton with the Sea Island Corridor Coalition.\r\n\r\nAlong with the Coastal Conservation League, the Coalition led the effort to create the Lady’s Island Plan after the Walmart and Oyster Bluff projects, both county projects, caused public outcry.\r\n\r\nThe idea of zone shopping, or looking for more favorable zoning with the city, creates “problems and conflicts on Lady’s Island,” he said.\r\n\r\nWhile the city’s approval of a T3N zoning for the Miller Drive East property may not be the “worst thing” if the project ultimately adds value to the surrounding neighborhoods, he said, he still “wishes city council members would act as if the people of Lady’s Island could vote for them.”\r\n\r\n“If they acted as if the people of Lady’s Island could vote for them, then they would be taking a whole lot more responsibility for what happens there,” he said.\r\n\r\nStill, city leaders made it clear Tuesday night they were not in favor of annexation just to add more density.\r\n\r\nMurray added that community involvement was key to making sure the Lady’s Island Plan was implemented.\r\n\r\n“ …I think we can have an open and honest debate about the future of Lady’s Island,” he said. “I’m confident that …with the city involved in the long-term development of key areas of Lady’s Island, we’ll get to a better product given the constraints and the private property rights that we all sort of have to deal with, whether we like them or not.”\r\n\r\nBilly Powell, who lives near the Miller Drive East property, said while no one wanted to step on property owners’ rights, he and his neighbors would remain vigilant about what was going in next door.\r\n\r\n“There are a lot of people who aren’t necessarily against the development of the property,” he said. “It’s how it’s going to be developed, and how that’s going to impact our lives.”\r\n\r\nPowell, who has lived in the neighborhood for 23 years, still has concerns over how developers plan to access the property in an area that’s already congested and on roads that weren’t designed for construction trucks, he said.\r\n\r\n“It’s going to present a lot of challenges for the existing community,” he said.\r\n\r\nWhile the annexation of the property isn’t “the end of the world,” residents still have opportunities to provide input, he noted. The project will more than likely have to go before the Design Review Board, a public process, as well as the city’s Technical Review Committee, city officials said on Tuesday.\r\n\r\nIn the meantime, Powell said he is at least encouraged that developers and city leaders seemed to be listening and that residents’ concerns didn’t “fall on deaf ears.”\r\n\r\n“We all don’t have to win or lose on this,” he said. “Let’s just work together so that everyone’s way of life is improved. Then that’s a win for everyone.”\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h4><strong><em>&nbsp;</em></strong></h4>\r\n&nbsp;', 'City of Beaufort annexes Lady’s Island property', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'city-of-beaufort-annexes-ladys-island-property', '', '', '2019-09-18 15:00:56', '2019-09-18 19:00:56', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41665', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(41671, 4, '2019-09-25 11:13:19', '2019-09-25 15:13:19', '<strong>Register for YMCA youth indoor soccer<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></strong>\r\n\r\nRegistration for YMCA Youth Indoor Soccer is open thru Oct. 7 at The Wardle Family Y located at 1801 Richmond Ave in Port Royal. Ages 3-9. Season is Oct. 28-Dec. 20. Cost is $55 for Y members, $70 for non-members. For additional info, contact Mike Woods, Y Sports Director, at 843-522-9622, ext. 244. Register at the Y or <a href=\"http://beaufort-jasperymca.org/\">beaufort-jasperymca.org</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Register to be a Tiger Shark</strong>\r\n\r\nBYAC Tiger Sharks Swim Team registration is open for the 2019-2020 season. There are three levels of swim team for ages 5 and up who meet swim team group requirements: Shark Pups; Group 1; and Group 2. Evaluations on going on now for group placement. Learn more online at <a href=\"http://beaufort-jasperymca.org/\">beaufort-jasperymca.org</a> (click on Aquatics&gt;Swim Team), stop by the Y in Port Royal (1801 Richmond Ave.) or call the Y at 843-522-9622.\r\n\r\n<strong>YMCA to offer CPR class</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Wardle Family YMCA, located at 1801 Richmond Ave in Port Royal, offers CPR classes for community members on Saturday, Nov. 23 from 8 a.m. to noon.\r\n\r\nCost is $35 for this YMCA-certified course and those interested need to register at the Y as space is limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Questions? Contact Lou Bergen, Aquatics Director to register for this class. Call the Y at 843-522-9622 or visit beaufort-jasperymca.org\r\n\r\n<strong>Activities at Hunting Island State Park</strong>\r\n\r\nThere are fun, interesting and educational activities every day hosted by Park Ranger and Lowcountry Master Naturalist Megan Stegmeier.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nSundays: Dolphin Ecology Kayak Tour, 8 a.m. (Sept. 29); Sand/candy art, 11 a.m.; Hunting Island Bingo, 2:30 p.m.; Shark Tooth Excursion, 4 p.m. (Sept. 29)\r\n\r\nMondays: Tie dye, 11 a.m.; Secrets of the Salt Marsh, 4 p.m.\r\n\r\nTuesdays: CCC Video, 1 p.m.; Beach Walk, 3 p.m.\r\n\r\nWednesdays: Alligator Talk, 11 a.m.; Stepping Stones, 2 p.m.\r\n\r\nThursdays: CCC Video, 1 p.m.; Feeding Frenzy, 3 p.m.\r\n\r\nFridays: Lowcountry reptiles, 11 a.m. (Sept. 27); Fish printing, 2 p.m.\r\n\r\nSaturdays: A Walk In The Woods, 10 a.m. (Sept. 28); Creatures of the night, 2:30 p.m. (Sept. 28).\r\n\r\nFor a description of these programs and a complete calendar of activities, go to southcarolinaparks.com/hunting-island and click on “Programs &amp; Events.”\r\n\r\nAll are invited to attend these free events, though there is an entry fee to Hunting Island State Park and reservations are needed for lighthouse programs.\r\n\r\nFor more information, call 843-838-7437 or go to the Friends of Hunting Island website and the Facebook page: FOHI Sea Turtle Conservation Project.\r\n\r\n<strong>Get moving with Beaufort Track Club</strong>\r\n\r\nJoin the Beaufort Track Club at the Beaufort High School track from 6:30-7:30 p.m. each Tuesday night for an open community track workout. Beginner, intermediate, and advanced workouts are posted each week to ensure that you are getting the workout that you need.\r\n\r\nVisit the Facebook page “Beaufort Track Club” for more information.\r\n\r\n<strong>May River Quilters Quild</strong>\r\n\r\nOn the first Saturday of every month, the May River Quilters Guild meets at Palmetto Electric Cooperative, 1 Cooperative Way, Hardeeville. Members meet at 9:30 a.m. for social exchange. The meeting starts at 10 a.m. Please call 847-707-6034.\r\n\r\n<strong>Seaside Stitchers return to action</strong>\r\n\r\nThe American Sewing Guild (ASG) is a notional Organization of sewing enthusiasts. The S.C. Central Savannah River Chapter of the American Sewing Guild has a neighborhood group in the Beaufort area named Seaside Stitchers, which hs returned from hiatus. The meetings are the third Monday of the month at the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club at 1 p.m.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nMonthly meetings are for everyone who sews. It is for sewers of a variety of skill levels and interests so anyone who has an interest in sewing is encouraged to attend and find out what ASG is all about. For more information, go to <a href=\"http://www.asg.org/\">www.ASG.org</a>. For more information about Seaside Stitchers, contact Sheila Tindall at 843-838-9473\r\n\r\n<strong>Monday night is Movie Night at USCB Center for the Arts</strong>\r\n\r\nMonday night is Movie Night at the USCB Center for the Arts, celebrating inspiring documentaries: Honeyland and Raise Hell: The Live and Times of Molly Ivins.\r\n\r\nMonday movies start at 7 p.m. and all seats are $7. Tickets can be purchased online at uscbcenterforthearts.com or at the door.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nSeptember 30: Raise Hell: The Life and Times of Molly Ivins – Raise Hell tells the story of media firebrand Molly Ivins, six feet of Texas trouble who took on the Good Old Boy corruption wherever she found it. Her razor sharp wit left both sides of the aisle laughing, and craving ink in her columns. She knew the Bill of Rights was in peril, and said “Polarizing people is a good way to win an election and a good way to wreck a country.” Molly’s words have proved prescient.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nParkinson’s support group\r\nA support group for individuals with Parkinson’s Disease and carepartners meets the first Thursday of each month at the Beaufort Memorial Lifefit Wellness Center from 1:30 to 3 p.m. For more information, visit our Facebook page or call Ric at 843-525-1229.\r\n\r\n<strong>4th Touch A Truck Fundraiser</strong>\r\n\r\nThe <a href=\"http://www.jslbeaufort.com/\">Junior Service League of Beaufort</a> will host its 4th Touch A Truck fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 16 in downtown Port Royal from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Paris Avenue. Cost of admission is $5 per person.\r\n\r\nTouch A Truck is a family event that offers a unique and interactive experience for children of all ages. Children will have the opportunity to see, touch, and safely explore their favorite vehicles that serve our community.\r\n\r\nThe event will feature many different types of equipment to explore, including a fire truck, ambulance, a Humvee, construction vehicles, and even a helicopter. The entertainment area will include a variety of activities including face painting, bounce-houses for kids and much more. And to round out the experience, enjoy music and fabulous food, drinks, and libations available for purchase.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nIn the case of rain, the event will be postponed to Dec. 7. Pets are not allowed at the event.\r\n\r\nCall Brittany Rosson at 618-967-6815 or visit <a href=\"http://www.touchatruckbeaufort.com/\">www.touchatruckbeaufort.com</a> for more information.\r\n\r\n<strong>Legal clinics at downtown library</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Library is offering free legal clinics at the downtown branch at 311 Scott St.\r\n\r\nEach clinic will feature a 30- to 40-minute lecture followed by an open question-and-answer session. All session run from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m.\r\n\r\nGet free answers concerning wills, estates and probate (Sept. 30), Landlord/tenant law issues (Oct. 14) and family law issues (Oct. 28).\r\n\r\nFor more information, call the S.C. Bar Pro Bono Program at 803-799-6653, ext. 158 or 1-877-797-2227, ext. 158 or visit <a href=\"http://www.scbar.org/clinics\">www.scbar.org/clinics</a>.\r\n\r\nThe clinics are not designed to provide guidance on a specific situation. If you need legal advice on a specific situation, you will need to contact an attorney.\r\n\r\n<strong>Royal Pines arts and crafts event</strong>\r\n\r\nThe artists and crafts people of Royal Pines invite you to their fall event on the patio of The Tavern at the Lady’s Island Country Club from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 12. Items include handmade soaps and lotions, kiln-fired glass, bottle candles, photography, tie-dye clothing and much more. Bruster’s ice cream cart will be there with ice cream cups, apple dumplings, and their fall flavor.\r\n\r\n<strong>Friends of Hunting Island lighthouse tours</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Friends of Hunting Island will present tours of the historic Hunting Island Lighthouse at 10 a.m. every Thursday in October. Keeper Ted and his team will tell you all about the history of the Lighthouse, which was built in 1875 and is the only Lighthouse in South Carolina open to visitors.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nIf you are at least 44 inches tall, you may also climb the 184 steps to the top of the Lighthouse. Reservations are recommended by calling 843-838-7437 and the fee is $2 per person.\r\n\r\n<strong>Puppy Plunge at the YMCA</strong>\r\n\r\nYMCA Puppy Plunge will be held on the third Saturday of the month starting Oct. 19 from 9 to 11 a.m. (weather permitting) at the Y outdoor pool at 1801 Richmond Ave. in Port Royal. Pups can splash, swim and play in our safe, enclosed outdoor pool area.\r\n\r\nCost is $10 per pup, and all proceeds benefit the Y’s Learn to Swim program, which teaches local children and adults to swim at a reduced cost or for free. Dogs must be well behaved, current on all required vaccines and leashed until inside the pool area. Owners must be present at all times and humans are not permitted to swim in the Puppy Plunge. Visit <a href=\"http://beaufort-jasperymca.org/\">beaufort-jasperymca.org</a> or call 843-522-9622 for more information.\r\n\r\n<strong>TCL hosting annual oyster roast, 5k</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Technical College of the Lowcountry will host its annual oyster roast and 5K on Saturday, Oct. 19 at the Beaufort Campus at 921 Ribaut Road. The Halloween-themed Oyster Ghost Roast &amp; 5K by the Bay takes place on the TCL Beaufort Campus along the beautiful Beaufort River. The 5K starts at 5 p.m., spanning the campus and Spanish Moss Trail. The oyster roast kicks off at 6 p.m. with all-you-can-eat oysters, chili, hot dogs, brownies, lemon bars and more catered by Jim\'N Nick’s. All-You-Can-Drink wristbands are available for purchase at the gate for $10. The event will feature a live DJ, karaoke, cornhole, a college football viewing area, and lots of children’s activities.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe Oyster Ghost Roast (only) costs $30 for adults, $15 for ages 13-17 and is free for kids 12 and younger. The Oyster Ghost Roast and 5K by the Bay, which includes Oyster Roast/Afterparty Ticket, medal, and T-shirt, costs $60 for adults and $30 for those 17 and younger. All proceeds benefit the Student Veterans of America TCL Chapter and TCL’s Student Government Association. Learn more at <a href=\"http://www.tcl.edu/oyster\">www.tcl.edu/oyster</a> or call 843-525-8264.', 'What To Do', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'what-to-do-192', '', '', '2019-09-25 11:13:19', '2019-09-25 15:13:19', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41671', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(41673, 4, '2019-09-25 11:27:45', '2019-09-25 15:27:45', '<h4>By SCOTT GRABER</h4>\r\nIt’s Thursday afternoon, and I’m sitting in “The Log” in Williamstown, Mass. At the moment I’m having a bowl of soup, a local beer, and trying to avoid the ever-changing images on the billboard-sized television screens — compelling, insistent images that distract one from the murals that adorn the walls of this historic Williams College hang-out.\r\n\r\nEarlier this week, my wife and I drove north to a wedding in central Vermont. Actually, it was not a wedding; rather it was called a “commitment ceremony” lacking the legal consequences attached to a state-certified contract.\r\n\r\nVermont does not encourage its residents to “live free or die” — that’s New Hampshire.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nBut this is a culture that encourages detachment and off-the-grid independence. As one drives its back roads, one sees small mountains of firewood in everyone’s front yard. These stacks of wood announcing a contempt for the local power company and a sense of self-sufficiency.\r\n\r\nAlthough we got “marriage lite” — there were promises made, music played and food consumed by the 150 or so guests who gathered in the flower garden adjacent the historic farmhouse. There were, however, differences between the Vermont commitment and the South Carolina contract.\r\n\r\nThe invitation made it clear that one should bring their own bottle of wine if one was going in that direction. So we had fair warning there would not be any alcohol drinking before or during the ceremony itself. We did bring our own wine.\r\n\r\nSure enough, there was a Bridgestone Radial-sized wheel of Vermont cheese and a large jug of iced tea on the back porch when we arrived.\r\n\r\nI’m not an alcoholic but believe that hearing self-written vows (“I promise to give you the space to create, and to fail, and to be you …”) while one is completely sober is a reliable recipe for cynicism. I would later learn — to my chagrin — that most of the guests were Buddhists and got their equanimity without assistance from distilled spirits.\r\n\r\nBy the time the vows were done and we had marched over to the restored barn for the reception, I was ready for a glass of any fermented grape, domestic or foreign, whether aged in stainless steel canisters in California or oaken barrels in the Piedmont.\r\n\r\nBut we couldn’t find a corkscrew.\r\n\r\nAt this point, someone said there was a “tall man” at the reception and that he had a corkscrew in his pocket. This rumor spread through the crowd, triggering a frenzied interrogation of any man 5-feet-6-inches or taller. But if there was such a “tall man” with a corkscrew, he did not admit it.\r\n\r\nFinally, completely frustrated, there was a covert, self-help mission to the farmhouse kitchen that produced a seldom-used, vintage corkscrew that allowed us to sip wine as we settled into the huge, covered-dish, mostly vegan meal.\r\n\r\nAfter a second glass of Bogle Chardonnay, my corkscrew anxiety began to subside and we leaned back and engaged the other people sitting at our table — people we did not know.\r\n\r\nThese conversations began with the coming winter and huge stacks of firewood in front of every house. Then we moved to the proposed deployment of F-35s to Burlington (they don’t want them); to Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream (Half Baked is the best flavor ever).<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nBut for me, the real attraction of weddings — whether full-bodied or lite — is discovering those things that make us different; and those things bind us together.\r\n\r\nWhat made this wedding different was the fact that most of the guests were in their 60s and 70s — the men with ruddy, weather-sculpted faces. The women were slim, healthy and wore their gray hair long. They dressed in embroidered, ankle-length dresses that took one back to the 60s. Seeing this crowd, one got the notion that maybe a meatless, smokeless, alcohol and gluten-free diet made a difference. Maybe there is something to be said for chopping one’s firewood before breakfast.\r\n\r\nI am a Notary Public, and in South Carolina, a Notary can endorse the contract of those who have acquired a marriage certificate. Over the years I have “married” a half dozen couples, and in most cases, those marriages remain intact.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nBut there is no guarantee. There is no vow, venue or number of bridesmaids that will ensure the “death do us part” promise.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nBut I do think this is the time and place for one to make promises, to pledge one’s heart, and to apologize. Yes, I said “apologize.”<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nIt would go something like this: “I apologize for the tedium and exasperation you will inevitably feel from my comments and conversation; and I apologize, here and now, for the heartbreak and sadness I will inflict upon your head and your heart in the course of our life together.”\r\n\r\nWell, you get the picture.', 'Promises, apologies go together', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'promises-apologies-go-together', '', '', '2019-09-25 11:27:45', '2019-09-25 15:27:45', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41673', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(41675, 4, '2019-09-25 11:29:34', '2019-09-25 15:29:34', '<h4>By LEE SCOTT</h4>\r\nThere were several text messages on my phone when I got up this morning. They were part of a string of messages from my sisters.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe first message had little emojis and keyboard characters like an asterisk, number sign and a percentage sign. The text message clearly indicated that my sister was irritated at her adult son.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe emoji was the picture of a round head snarling followed by multiple number signs (#), dollar signs ($), and percentage signs (%). This was her form of swearing, which we were not allowed to do as children.\r\n\r\nMy older sister, being the English language expert in the family, corrected her by suggesting she just use the red round face with the character signs over the emoji’s lips. You could tell things were not going well when the younger sister sent her the emoji of the exploding head.\r\n\r\nThe experience with my sisters reminded me of an entire text conversation I had with my daughter one morning while visiting. She texted me pictures of pancakes and croissants with question marks. Clearly, she was asking what I wanted for breakfast. I texted her back a picture of a cup of coffee and bagel. She sent a text back with a happy face next to the coffee and a sad face next to the bagel. I sent her back a picture of the emoji with a tear drop. I do love my morning bagel.\r\n\r\nNow I ask the question. When did we go back to cave man pictures and Egyptian hieroglyphics to communicate?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nNobody writes out actual sentences anymore. There are so many different texts that I must decipher that I finally printed out the meaning of some of these symbols.\r\n\r\nOh, the little face blowing kisses, and the face with one tear drop, and the laughing head are very clear. But some of them escape me.\r\n\r\nFortunately, there is a Unicode out there that is helping to standardize some of these expressions. There are multiple categories like, smileys and people, animals and nature, food and drink, activity, travel and places, objects, character symbols and flags. You can get multiple sentences across without using one article.\r\n\r\nIn a way, I guess this new language is helpful to people who speak different languages. They can communicate with one another using the Unicode. Maybe that is what the caveman had in mind as he was drawing his stick people and animals.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nCould it be that as we get deeper into our emojis and character symbols, we might be able to decipher the meanings of both the caveman drawings and the hieroglyphics better. I do not know. But in the meantime, Happy Smiley Face!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'As a society, we’ve reverted to hieroglyphics', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'as-a-society-weve-reverted-to-hieroglyphics', '', '', '2019-09-25 11:29:34', '2019-09-25 15:29:34', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41675', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(41677, 4, '2019-09-25 11:30:32', '2019-09-25 15:30:32', '<strong>VOLLEYBALL</strong>\r\n\r\nBattery Creek gutted out a five-set win over Region 8-3A rival Wade Hampton at home Thursday.\r\n\r\nThe Dolphins won the final two sets to rally for a 3-2 (19-25, 25-18, 18-25, 25-17, 16-14) victory and sweep the season series from the Red Devils.\r\n\r\nDazanni Hinton had a huge night at the net with eight blocks and five aces to go with her 15 kills, including the clinching point. Laiani McCullough added 10 kills, six digs, and two aces, while Paige McArthur had seven kills, seven aces, and four digs, and Halle DeJesus dished out 30 assists.\r\n\r\nThe Dolphins (7-8, 3-1 Region 8-3A) were scheduled to travel to Bluffton for a tri-match with the Bobcats and Glynn Academy on Tuesday.\r\n\r\n<strong>***</strong>\r\n\r\nBeaufort Academy volleyball cruised to three more wins last week.\r\n\r\nThe Eagles rolled to a 3-0 (25-9, 25-18, 25-14) victory over Hilton Head Prep on Sept. 17, as Emily Ann Hiers dished out 25 assists to go with six digs, three kills, and two aces, and Chase Vaigneur led a balanced attack with 11 kills along with six digs and four assists. McCayla Willingham was strong at the net with seven kills and six blocks, and Mary Hanna Hiers racked up 52 digs.\r\n\r\nBA kept the momentum going with a 3-1 (25-8, 23-25, 25-3, 25-8) win over Charleston Collegiate a day later. Willingham had a team-high 13 kills and two blocks, while Vaigneur had an impressive line with nine kills, eight digs, seven aces, and five assists. Amelia Huebel added seven kills and two aces, Emily Ann Hiers had 23 assists, six kills, and three aces, and Mary Hanna Hiers contributed 31 digs and four aces.\r\n\r\nThe Eagles capped the perfect week with a 3-0 (25-6, 25-15, 25-16) win at Holly Hill Academy on Friday.\r\n\r\nHuebel had a big night at the net for the Eagles with 10 kills and five blocks, while Willingham added seven kills and three blocks.\r\n\r\nEmily Ann Hiers had a solid all-around match with 14 assists, nine digs, four kills, and three aces, and Vaigneur collected seven kills, eight assists, two blocks, and two aces. Mary Hanna Hiers anchored the defense with 13 digs and added three assists.\r\n\r\nThe Eagles (15-1) were scheduled to travel to Colleton Prep on Tuesday.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>***</strong>\r\n\r\nBeaufort High volleyball picked up a region victory with a sweep of Colleton County on Thursday.\r\n\r\nThe Eagles evened their Region 7-4A record with a 3-0 (25-13, 25-22, 25-10) win over the Cougars. Hannah Merchant led Beaufort with 11 kills and was 14-of-15 at the service line, and Zyaire Middleton dished out 17 assists. Peyton Polk again filled for injured all-state setter Madison Gallion and handed out 10 assists while going 10-for-10 serving with two aces, and Sakura Simmons anchored the defense with a team-high 28 digs and went 14-for-14 serving.\r\n\r\nThe Eagles split a pair of matches against Georgia teams Sept. 17 in Statesboro.\r\n\r\nPlaying their first matches without Gallion, the Eagles beat Effingham County 2-0 (25-13, 25-13) before falling to host Statesboro 2-0 (25-12, 25-16).\r\n\r\nMerchant led the Eagles with 10 kills while also filling in at setter and dishing out 11 assists and going 16-for-16 serving. Middleton dished out 13 assists to go with five kills, and Polk led the team with 37 digs and helped cover the setter position.\r\n\r\nThe Eagles (11-3-1) were slated to travel to Hilton Head Christian Academy for a non-region matchup Tuesday.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>GOLF</strong>\r\n\r\nBeaufort High’s Elissa Hooper claimed individual medalist honors in a Region 7-4A match Thursday at Eagles Pointe Golf Club.\r\n\r\nHooper shot 54 to edge Hilton Head High’s Courtney Clegg by two shots, but the Seahawks shot 237 to defeat Beaufort High by 23 shots.\r\n\r\nJoanne Straub (67), Angelina Guerrero (69), and Rylee Hill (70) rounded out the scoring for Beaufort.', 'Sports Briefs', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'sports-briefs-22', '', '', '2019-09-25 11:30:32', '2019-09-25 15:30:32', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41677', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(41680, 4, '2019-09-25 11:31:14', '2019-09-25 15:31:14', 'CJ Cummings hasn’t had many opportunities to learn from his shortcomings, but in those rare instances, he has always come back stronger.\r\n\r\nCummings and coach Ray Jones hope the Beaufort native and weightlifting wunderkind can make history repeat itself.\r\n\r\nCummings’ road to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics hit a bump Saturday in Pattaya, Thailand, where the 19-year-old Olympic hopeful fell short of the podium at the 2019 IWF World Championships.\r\n\r\nA four-time junior world champion and two-time youth world champion, Cummings was trying to earn his first medal at the senior world championships, but he finished a disappointing ninth, missing his final attempt in the snatch and his first and third efforts in the clean and jerk, the latter of which was a desperate attempt at 191kg in an effort to sneak onto the podium.\r\n\r\n“I know I won’t always have the best competition, but it is frustrating because the past years I’ve never had a good experience at the senior worlds,” Cummings told TeamUSA.org. “It’s frustrating, but I’ll have my day someday.”\r\n\r\nDespite the subpar showing in Thailand, Cummings remains a favorite to qualify for the Olympics, as he entered the week ranked second on the 73kg Absolute Ranking List, from which 13 lifters will qualify for Tokyo.\r\n\r\n“Unlike typical CJ, he put a ton of unnecessary pressure on himself,” Jones said. “He has had such quality competition lately that we are going to call this one', 'Cummings eager to bounce back after worlds', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'cummings-eager-to-bounce-back-after-worlds', '', '', '2019-09-25 11:31:14', '2019-09-25 15:31:14', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41680', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(41683, 4, '2019-09-25 11:31:58', '2019-09-25 15:31:58', 'Beaufort High’s defense could only stand strong so long against Georgia powerhouse Valdosta in a 44-7 road loss Friday.\r\n\r\nThe Eagles’ defense showed some resistance early, keeping Beaufort within 14-0 after one quarter, but the Wildcats were able to stretch the lead to 30-0 at halftime and 44-0 entering the fourth quarter.\r\n\r\nTyler Haley connected with his older brother, Matthew Haley, for a touchdown pass to get the Eagles on the board in the fourth.\r\n\r\nDaryl DePass and William Winburn each recorded interceptions, and Alvin Wilson and Theo Washington each had a sack for Beaufort.\r\n\r\nThe Eagles (0-3) return home to face Blythewood on Friday.', 'Eagles can’t keep pace with Valdosta', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'eagles-cant-keep-pace-with-valdosta', '', '', '2019-09-25 11:31:58', '2019-09-25 15:31:58', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41683', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(41685, 4, '2019-09-25 11:32:39', '2019-09-25 15:32:39', 'Beaufort Academy was a two-point conversion away from tying the game in the third quarter, but Holly Hill Academy reeled off 24 unanswered points to hand the Eagles a 40-14 loss Friday.\r\n\r\nElijah Fess rushed for 76 yards on 16 carries and scored a 4-yard touchdown, and Ja’sean Lawson rushed for 77 yards on 14 carries. Kai Jenkins went 5-for-10 for 69 yards and threw a 7-yard TD pass to William Tumlin, who finished with four catches for 65 yards.\r\n\r\nMalakai Steiniger led the Eagles’ defense with 12 tackles.\r\n\r\nBA (0-3, 0-1) hosts Northside Christian next Friday.', 'BA falters in 2nd half', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'ba-falters-in-2nd-half', '', '', '2019-09-25 11:32:39', '2019-09-25 15:32:39', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41685', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(41688, 4, '2019-09-25 11:33:10', '2019-09-25 15:33:10', 'Nearly all Beaufort County School District student athletes met the district’s academic participation requirements during the 2018-19 academic year.\r\n\r\nNinety-seven percent of Beaufort County’s high school and middle school student athletes maintained their academic eligibility by meeting the district’s minimum 2.0 GPA participation requirement.\r\n\r\nOf 2,855 high school athletes in the district, 2,754 met the academic requirement during the first two academic quarters and 101 did not. Of 1,561 middle school athletes, 1,518 met the requirement and 43 did not.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe overall district-wide GPA for high school student athletes for the 2018-19 academic year was 3.86. The overall district-wide GPA for middle school student athletes for the 2018-19 academic year was 3.70.\r\n\r\n“Eight years ago our district raised the academic bar for athletic participation, and today our student athletes continue to meet that challenge,” Superintendent Frank Rodriguez said. “They compete in their chosen sports and also in the classroom.”\r\n\r\nA number of teams maintained overall GPAs higher than 4.0. Those included girls and boys cross country, golf, swimming and tennis, and also girls volleyball, lacrosse and softball. Middle school volleyball teams maintained a GPA higher than 4.0.\r\n\r\nMore than 40 students graduating with the Class of 2019 signed college athletic scholarships.\r\n\r\nAfter a series of community forums in 2011, the Board of Education approved the 2.0 GPA requirement for athletes. Only one other South Carolina district (Richland District 1 in Columbia) has a similar requirement.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe district’s middle and high schools have after-school tutorial programs to assist students who are in danger of falling below the 2.0 requirement. Interim reports, report card grades, teacher/sponsor recommendations and coaching staff requirements are used to identify students required to attend after-school programs.\r\n\r\nThe South Carolina High School League’s statewide minimum GPA requirement is 1.0.', 'Beaufort County’s middle, high school athletes making the grade', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'beaufort-countys-middle-high-school-athletes-making-the-grade-2', '', '', '2019-09-25 11:33:10', '2019-09-25 15:33:10', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41688', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(41691, 4, '2019-09-25 11:34:18', '2019-09-25 15:34:18', '<strong>School board sets weather make-up days for Dorian</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Board of Education Monday night approved three make-up days – and waived a fourth day – to compensate for instructional days missed due to Hurricane Dorian.\r\n\r\nDistrict schools were closed four days Sept. 3-6. South Carolina state law requires minimum numbers of instructional days or hours, depending on the grade levels of students. Districts must incorporate three make-up days into their annual calendars, and once those three days are used, local boards of education have authority to waive up to three additional days.\r\n\r\nThe vote by the board largely supported the 2019-20 calendar approved last January but added minor modifications. The newly revised calendar includes:\r\n\r\n– Nov. 11 as a full instructional day.\r\n\r\n– Nov. 26 as a full instructional day.\r\n\r\n– Nov. 27 as a half-day.\r\n\r\n– March 13 as a full instructional day.\r\n\r\nThat combination added three instructional days, and the board voted to use its state statutory authority to waive the fourth day missed due to Dorian. The district’s revised 2019-20 calendar will be posted this week on the district’s website (<a href=\"http://beaufortschools.net/\">beaufortschools.net</a>) under the “Students” and “Parents” tabs.\r\n\r\n<strong>Beaufort’s Stowe studies abroad during fall semester</strong>\r\n\r\nBeaufort’s Frances Stowe is one of more than 50 Wofford students studying abroad during the Fall 2019 semester. Stowe, a member of the class of 2021, is studying abroad in Alicante, Spain.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nWofford College, established in 1854, is a four-year, residential liberal arts college located in Spartanburg. It offers 26 major fields of study to a student body of 1,690 undergraduates. Nationally known for the strength of its academic programs, outstanding faculty, study abroad participation and successful graduates, Wofford is home to one of the nation\'s 283 Phi Beta Kappa chapters.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n<strong>Mitchell named to Limestone Spring Honor Roll<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></strong>\r\n\r\nSammy Mitchell of Beaufort was named to the Limestone College\'s Spring 2019 Honor Roll.\r\n\r\nSammy was among 130 students honored. To qualify, students must be enrolled full time and earn a GPA of at least 3.75.\r\n\r\n<strong>Byam awarded scholarshp at Valdosta State<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></strong>\r\n\r\nValdosta State University has awarded Beaufort’s Andrew Byam the Student Scholarship for the 2019-2020 academic year. Byam is one of nearly 500 currently enrolled, incoming first-year, or transfer students selected to receive a scholarship through VSU Foundation Inc. These scholarships were established by private donors and are awarded each year to students with excellent academic achievement and/or financial need. Each recipient represents the high standards of the university.', 'School Briefs', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'school-briefs-50', '', '', '2019-09-25 11:34:18', '2019-09-25 15:34:18', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41691', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(41693, 4, '2019-09-25 11:35:08', '2019-09-25 15:35:08', 'Two women and a man were treated for gunshot wounds following a shooting incident on St. Helena Island on Friday night.\r\n\r\nAround 6:15 p.m., Beaufort County Sheriff\'s Office deputies responded to a shooting incident on White Road, St. Helena Island. Deputies arrived, secured the scene — the back porch and yard of a residence — then summoned for emergency medical services (EMS) to respond. EMS responded and transported the three adults—one man and two women—for treatment of their gunshot wounds.\r\nSheriff\'s Office investigators and Crime Scene Unit personnel responded to the scene to interview witnesses and to search for forensic evidence. It was learned from witnesses that the subject responsible for the shooting was an African-American man wearing a ski-mask and dark clothing. It was also learned from witnesses that he fled the area on foot immediately following the shooting. The subject was not located.\r\n\r\nThe two wounded women were treated for their gunshot wounds at the Beaufort Memorial Hospital and later released, while the wounded man was flown to the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston and, as of Saturday morning, remains hospitalized.\r\nThe investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information about the shooting is encouraged to contact Staff Sergeant Todd Duncan at 843-255-3418 or Crimestoppers of the Lowcountry at 843-554-1111.', 'Shooting leaves 3 wounded on St. Helena', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'shooting-leaves-3-wounded-on-st-helena', '', '', '2019-09-25 11:35:08', '2019-09-25 15:35:08', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41693', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(41696, 4, '2019-09-25 11:35:39', '2019-09-25 15:35:39', 'The <a href=\"http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&amp;enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTkwOTE3LjEwMjk2MTAxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE5MDkxNy4xMDI5NjEwMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2Nzg5NTE0JmVtYWlsaWQ9dGhlaXNsYW5kbmV3c0BnbWFpbC5jb20mdXNlcmlkPXRoZWlzbGFuZG5ld3NAZ21haWwuY29tJnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mbXZpZD0mZXh0cmE9JiYm&amp;&amp;&amp;100&amp;&amp;&amp;https://www.beaufortcountysc.gov/solid-waste-and-recycle/?utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=govdelivery\">Beaufort County Public Works Department Solid Waste and Recycling Section</a> has rescheduled the two free electronics recycling events canceled due to Hurricane Dorian.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe events will be held Saturday, Oct. 5, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the following locations:\r\n– Beaufort County Public Works, 9 Benton Field Road, Bluffton\r\n– Beaufort County Public Works, 140 Shanklin Road, Beaufort\r\n\r\nThe event is open to all county residents. Any personal computers, laptops, CRT monitors, LCD monitors, CRT televisions, non-CRT televisions, printers, hard drives and miscellaneous electronics (microwaves, cell phones, radios, fax machines, and typewriters) will be accepted.\r\n\r\nThe department will also host a free shredding event for county residents Oct. 5, at the Shanklin Road Convenience Center from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.\r\n\r\nFor more information, visit <a href=\"http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&amp;enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTkwOTE3LjEwMjk2MTAxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE5MDkxNy4xMDI5NjEwMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2Nzg5NTE0JmVtYWlsaWQ9dGhlaXNsYW5kbmV3c0BnbWFpbC5jb20mdXNlcmlkPXRoZWlzbGFuZG5ld3NAZ21haWwuY29tJnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mbXZpZD0mZXh0cmE9JiYm&amp;&amp;&amp;104&amp;&amp;&amp;https://www.beaufortcountysc.gov/solid-waste-and-recycle/?utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=govdelivery\">www.beaufortcountysc.gov/recycle</a> or contact the Solid Waste and Recycling Section at 843-255-2736.', 'County offers electronics recycling, shredding events Oct. 5', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'county-offers-electronics-recycling-shredding-events-oct-5', '', '', '2019-09-25 11:35:39', '2019-09-25 15:35:39', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41696', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(41699, 4, '2019-09-25 11:36:51', '2019-09-25 15:36:51', '<strong>Recycling topic of Indivisible Beaufort’s Oct. 5 meetiing</strong>\r\n\r\nIndivisible Beaufort’s Oct. 5 meeting will focus to the issue of local recycling, with several speakers addressing the issue.\r\n\r\nJermaine Robinson, regional supervisor for Waste Pro’s residential services, will be joined by Ashley Jenkins, recycling coordinator for Beaufort County’s Public Works/Solid Waste and Recycling Division.\r\n\r\nLisa Allen, one of the co-founders of Green Drinks Beaufort, will be part of the discussion along with Rikki Parker of the Coastal Conservation League and Savannah Crabtree, the Lowcountry Field Organizer with Conservation Voters of South Carolina.\r\n\r\nThe meeting will take place at 11:30 a.m. at the Beaufort County Library at Scott Street. For more information, contact <a href=\"mailto:JusticeIndivisibleBSC@gmail.com\">JusticeIndivisibleBSC@gmail.com</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>County continues to spray for mosquitoes</strong>\r\n\r\nBeaufort County Mosquito Control may conduct aerial and/or ground treatments from through Sept. 27. Mosquito Control applies EPA-registered public health insecticide during ideal weather using low-flying aircraft throughout daylight hours and spray trucks from about 11 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. For more information, contact Mosquito Control at 843-255-5800.\r\n\r\n<strong>Repairs under way for Cedar Crest Circle</strong>\r\n\r\nBeaufort County is conducting roadway repairs on Cedar Crest Circle in Beaufort. The work is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Thursday, Sept. 26, weather permitting.\r\n\r\nMotorists and residents should be prepared for lane closures and are encouraged to use extra caution when approaching work zones. For more information, call the Beaufort County Public Works Department at 843-255- 2800.\r\n\r\n<strong>Beaufort County’s drought status remains same</strong>\r\n\r\nThe South Carolina Drought Response Committee, meeting via conference call on Sept. 18, upgraded the drought status for 11 counties and downgraded the status for four counties in the state.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nBeaufort, Chesterfield, Darlington, Dorchester, Florence, Oconee and Pickens counties were maintained in Incipient Drought. Marlboro and Dillon counties were downgraded from Moderate to Incipient.\r\n\r\nAnderson, Cherokee, Colleton, Greenville, Hampton, Jasper, Kershaw, Lancaster, Lee, Spartanburg and York counties were upgraded from Incipient to Moderate Drought\r\n\r\nAiken, Abbeville, Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Calhoun, Chester, Clarendon, Edgefield, Fairfield Greenwood, Laurens, Lexington, McCormick, Newberry, Orangeburg, Richland, Saluda, Sumter and Union counties were maintained at Moderate.\r\n\r\nThe drought declaration was removed from Georgetown, Horry, Marion and Williamsburg counties, and the “no drought” status was maintained in Berkeley and Charleston counties.', 'News Briefs', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'news-briefs-125', '', '', '2019-09-25 11:36:51', '2019-09-25 15:36:51', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41699', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(41702, 4, '2019-09-25 11:38:35', '2019-09-25 15:38:35', 'With National Fire Prevention Week looming on the horizon Oct. 6-12,<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>local State Farm insurance agent Andy Corriveau did his part to assist in the fight, donating fire prevention kits to the City of Beaufort/Town of Port Royal Fire Department.\r\n\r\n“These kits are designed to help educate and inform the community, and I appreciate Chief Reece Bertholf and Captain Ross Vezin for joining forces,” Corriveau said. “One life saved, one injury prevented, one house fire that doesn’t happen, that’s what we are all working toward with community education.”\r\n\r\nBertholf is chief for the combined Beaufort and Port Royal fire department and Vezin leads the department’s training division.\r\n\r\n“We have a strong community outreach effort, and we train our firefighters as well as our residents and business owners about preventing fires,” Bertholf said. “Having a partner like Andy Corriveau makes our work a little easier.”\r\n\r\nThe fire prevention kits donated to the City of Beaufort/Town of Port Royal Fire Department contain educational fire prevention materials for homeowners and children. Firefighters can share the information at fire stations or at community events.\r\n\r\nFor more information on National Fire Prevention Week, visit <a href=\"http://www.nfpa.org/fpw\">www.nfpa.org/fpw</a>.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>', 'Local insurance agent donates fire prevention kits to Beaufort Fire Department', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'local-insurance-agent-donates-fire-prevention-kits-to-beaufort-fire-department', '', '', '2019-09-25 11:38:35', '2019-09-25 15:38:35', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41702', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(41703, 4, '2019-09-25 11:38:02', '2019-09-25 15:38:02', '', 'CorriveauAndBeaufortPortRoyalFD', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'corriveauandbeaufortportroyalfd', '', '', '2019-09-25 11:38:02', '2019-09-25 15:38:02', '', 41702, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/CorriveauAndBeaufortPortRoyalFD.jpg', 0, 'attachment', 'image/jpeg', 0),
(41706, 4, '2019-09-25 11:39:38', '2019-09-25 15:39:38', '<strong>Agapé Hospice seeking volunteers</strong>\r\n\r\nAgapé volunteers all have one thing in common: a calling and willing heart to serve. From teens to senior adults from all cultures and backgrounds, Agapé has a role you can fill. Our volunteer team members are such a huge part of who Agapé is, and we would love to have you on our team. We currently have volunteer positions opened in five counties: Allendale, Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, and Jasper. If you are interested or would like more information please contact Ashlee Powers, Volunteer Coordinator at 843-473-6204 or by email at <a href=\"mailto:apowers@agapehospice.com\">apowers@agapehospice.com</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Lions Club adding eyeglass dropboxes</strong>\r\n\r\nIn honor of World Sight Day, Oct. 10, the Beaufort Lions Club will place additional drop boxes for eyeglasses donations in various businesses and locations around the area during the week of Oct. 6-12. Used prescription eyeglasses, unused contact lens, hearing aids, and cell phones are collected, sent to S.C. Lions Charitable Services in Columbia, sterilized and graded, and then provided to doctors to distribute to patients in developing areas of South America.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nPermanent donation boxes are at the Scott Street library, the St. Helena Library, Beaufort Memorial Hospital, AMVets, the Naval Hospital, and local eye doctor offices. Additional boxes will be placed at TCL (library, health science, and the administration office) and at Sea Island Presbyterian Church.\r\n\r\nPlease plan to donate your used/no longer needed prescription eyeglasses and contact the Lions Club to help those less fortunate who need eyeglasses. The Beaufort Lions Club meets the first and third Monday of each month in the back room at Golden Corral – dinner at 6, meeting at 6:30. Please come and get to know us.', 'Health Briefs', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'health-briefs-14', '', '', '2019-09-25 11:39:38', '2019-09-25 15:39:38', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41706', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(41709, 4, '2019-09-25 11:40:22', '2019-09-25 15:40:22', '<h4>By CELIA STRONG</h4>\r\nAround the wine world, regardless of country or region, there are wine makers known more for making one type of wine than another. Even though they make others as well.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nChampagne makers are known for their bubbles even though they sometimes produce still wines.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nNew Zealand wineries are best known for their Sauvignon Blancs even though they make some terrific red wines.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nIn California, Orin Swift Cellars is far better known for all their red wines. And yet, they make some excellent and unique whites.\r\n\r\nIn 1995, David Swift Phinney went to went to Florence, Italy with a friend. To “study.”\r\n\r\nBut, surprise, surprise, he discovered wine. Not just drinking it, but making it, as well. A few years later, in 1997, and after graduation, he got a job at Robert Mondavi Winery, as a temporary harvest worker. As hard as the work was, he decided it had to be for himself.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nIn 1998, he founded Orin Swift Cellars. (His father’s middle name was “Orin,” and “Swift” was his mother’s maiden name.) Starting with two tons of Zinfandel, he made wine for himself and others. For 10 years. More travel, more success, more options financially and in the world of wine, he grew his brand to include a wide range of domestic wines as well as wines made from imported juice.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nSome brands he has sold, but he’s always moving forward. Today, maybe because he started with Zinfandels, and other big, bold reds, his reputation and success is hugely slanted toward reds. But he does do some spectacular whites that should be explored.\r\n\r\nThe Orin Swift Veldora is made from 100 percent Sauvignon Blanc, grown in the Tofanelli Vineyard in Calistoga. This is a canary yellow wine with vibrant aromas and flavors. Honeydew melons, peaches, citrus (lemon marmalade especially), rich cream, mango, fig, pineapple, and nectarine. It has a lively band of acidity, a hint of minerality, all wrapped in a silky, lush body.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nIt is 95 percent fermented in stainless steel and 5 percent in French oak barrels. The label depicts church candles and statues of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Proceeds from this wine go to a charity that provides medical services to immigrants, mostly from the vineyards. Dave Phinney did think the vineyard work was that hard. For $29.99 at Bill’s Liquors\r\n\r\nOrin Swift Mannequin is also from California. Sourced from several vineyards, these grapes, 100 percent Chardonnay, are allowed to stay on their vines until they turn golden brown. They are barrel fermented in new and slightly used French oak.\r\n\r\nIt is the blending of all the variations – vineyards, barrels, ripeness, nine months of sur lie aging -- that make this wine such a unique Chardonnay. It has aromas and flavors that include Meyer lemon, honeydew, butterscotch, honeysuckle, jasmine, white pepper, fennel, pineapple, honey, nectarines, crème brûlée. And more. This label, and the wine’s name, comes from a Nicki Minaj song, Roman’s Revenge. Dave heard it on the radio in his car one day, and loved the line “You at a stand still, mannequin.” For $29.99 at Bill’s Liquors.\r\n\r\nCorse white wine is named for Corsica, the French island where its grapes are grown. One hundred percent Vermentino. Corse is the result of three years of research and development to find the best vineyard sites to make a true “Corsican” style Vermentino.\r\n\r\nThese grapes are fermented in stainless steel tanks. Its aromas and flavors are huge, and lively and crisp. Fresh green apples, bittersweet almonds, Thai basil, and flowers. Well-suited to many different style cuisines, all year long. This label depicts the hand crafted shepherds’ knife used on Corsica. For $17.99 at Bill’s Liquors.\r\n\r\nSo, from the great red wine maker, three totally excellent and unique whites. Enjoy.', 'Not on the red side', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'not-on-the-red-side', '', '', '2019-09-25 11:40:22', '2019-09-25 15:40:22', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41709', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(41712, 4, '2019-09-25 11:41:19', '2019-09-25 15:41:19', 'The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce will celebrate the grand opening of the new RNR Tire Express location with a ribbon cutting ceremony Saturday, Sept. 28. The celebration begins at 10 a.m., the ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at 1 p.m.\r\n\r\nRNR Tire Express invites the public to attend the celebration. Guests are invited to see the new showroom and register for a chance to win a new set of tires or wheels. The event will also feature free tire checks, a car show and a bounce house for kids.\r\n\r\nRNR Tire Express is located at 599 Robert Smalls Parkway in Beaufort.', 'RNR Tire Express to celebrate grand opening', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'rnr-tire-express-to-celebrate-grand-opening', '', '', '2019-09-25 11:41:19', '2019-09-25 15:41:19', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41712', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(41714, 4, '2019-09-25 11:42:16', '2019-09-25 15:42:16', 'The Technical College of the Lowcountry Center for Business and Workforce Solutions is offering a free fall workshop entitled “How to Market Your Business with Social Media.” Area businesses, big and small, are invited to this hour-and-a-half interactive workshop.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nDiscover the industry’s best tips and tricks for maximizing your business through social media. Hear from two locals who have helped many small businesses get the most out of their social media channels.\r\n\r\nWith experience working with various businesses from government municipalities to small mom-and-pop shops, presenters SK Signs, Designs and Marketing will provide important insight for business owners and their brand.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThree options are offered and all run from 6 to 7:30 p.m.:\r\n\r\n– Tuesday, Oct. 8 at the Beaufort Campus, Building 12. Room 104\r\n\r\n– Thursday, Oct. 17 at the Hampton Campus, Room 119\r\n\r\n– Tuesday, Oct. 29 at the New River Campus, Room 125\r\n\r\nSpace is limited. RSVP online at <a href=\"http://www.tcl.edu/bizu\">www.tcl.edu/bizu</a> or contact Melanie Gallion at 843-525-8224 or <a href=\"mailto:mgallion@tcl.edu\">mgallion@tcl.edu</a>.', 'TCL offering free social media workshop for businesses', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'tcl-offering-free-social-media-workshop-for-businesses-2', '', '', '2019-09-25 11:42:16', '2019-09-25 15:42:16', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41714', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(41717, 4, '2019-09-25 11:45:48', '2019-09-25 15:45:48', 'You want to retire comfortably when the time comes. But you also want to help your child pay for college. With the cost of college tuition increasing and no guarantee that Social Security will be around at the time you retire, the amount of money you need to save may seem overwhelming. How do you balance both of those goals?\r\n\r\nBy starting to plan now, you <em>can</em>strike a strategic balance between saving for retirement and saving for college, says Will Larson, Retirement Planning Strategist for Wells Fargo Advisors. “A good way to help achieve both goals is to sit down with your financial advisor as soon as possible and create an investment plan,” he says. Your financial advisor will talk to you about your goals, estimate how much money you need, and then put together a plan to get you on your way toward saving for both retirement and your child’s college education.\r\n\r\n<strong>&nbsp;</strong><strong>These strategies can be a good place to start.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Pay yourself first.&nbsp;</strong>Your top priority should be saving for retirement, Larson says. He recommends putting aside around 15% of your income every year. Don’t make the mistake of thinking you can tap into your retirement plan to pay tuition — taxes and penalties mean you’ll take a big hit.\r\n\r\n<strong>Invest your money in tax-advantaged accounts.&nbsp;</strong>Your money will work harder for you if you take advantage of tax-friendly accounts like 529 savings plans. The key is starting as early as possible, says Kirk Pacatte, Planning and Life Events Specialist at Wells Fargo Advisors. “The earlier you get money in there, the better the potential for it to grow tax-deferred and compound,” he says. “That’s especially important when saving for education because you have a shorter window to save than you do for retirement.”\r\n\r\n<strong>Take advantage of changes in income or expenses.&nbsp;</strong>If you get an unexpected inheritance, stash at least some of it in your savings. And if you get a 2% raise, consider putting 1% toward college savings and 1% toward retirement. If you no longer have to pay for daycare or preschool because your child goes to public elementary school, keep making those payments, but put them into your child’s college savings account instead, Larson suggests.\r\n\r\n<strong>Set clear expectations with your child.&nbsp;</strong>Have a frank conversation with your high-school-aged children about the level of financial support you can provide for college, Pacatte suggests. Some parents commit to paying the equivalent of the cost of in-state tuition for four years at a state school. Others agree to pay for half of the bill and let their children know they are expected to cover the rest.\r\n\r\n<strong>Look for ways to save on tuition.&nbsp;</strong>Even if you have significant savings for college, apply for scholarships and financial aid — you never know what you’ll get, Pacatte says. You can also encourage your children take Advanced Placement or college-level courses in high school. If they earn enough college credit, they could potentially graduate from college in three years. “Being able to lop off a full year of college funding makes a huge difference in cost,” Larson says.\r\n\r\nAn investor should consider, before investing, whether the investor’s or designated beneficiary’s home state offers any state tax or other state benefits, such as financial aid, scholarship funds, and protection from creditors that are only available for investments in such state’s 529 college savings plan.\r\n\r\n<em>This article was written by Wells Fargo Advisors and provided courtesy of Katie C. Phifer, Associate Vice President, Investments and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ in Beaufort, SC at 843-982-1506.&nbsp;&nbsp; Any third party posts, reviews or comments associated with this listing are not endorsed by Wells Fargo Advisors and do not necessarily represent the views of Katie Phifer or Wells Fargo Advisors and have not been reviewed by the Firm for completeness or accuracy.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Investments in securities and insurance products are: NOT FDIC-INSURED/NOT BANK-GUARANTEED/MAY LOSE VALUE</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>© 2018 Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC. All rights reserved.</em>', 'Saving for Retirement AND Your Child’s College Education', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'saving-for-retirement-and-your-childs-college-education-2', '', '', '2019-09-25 11:45:48', '2019-09-25 15:45:48', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41717', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(41720, 4, '2019-09-25 11:47:04', '2019-09-25 15:47:04', '<h2>Famous tenor aria Nessun Dorma among many highlights</h2>\r\n<h4>By ALAN SCHUSTER</h4>\r\nOnce again, the Metropolitan Opera’s Saturday afternoon HD presentations will feature a wide variety of performances at USC Beaufort’s Center for the Performing Arts. Among them will be three of Puccini’s most popular heroines, Turandot, Tosca and Madam Butterfly. While these three are staged for Peking, Rome and Nagasaki respectively, another one should have much more local interest – Porgy and Bess, set in Charleston.\r\n\r\nTickets are now available at the USC Beaufort Center for the Arts at 801 Carteret St, Beaufort, online at <a href=\"http://www.centerforthearts.com/\">www.centerforthearts.com</a> or by phone at 843-521-4145. All seats are general admission. Adults are $20, OLLI members $18 and students $10.\r\nHere are the Met briefs for each of the 10 HD transmissions:\r\n\r\nOct. 12, Turandot: Thrilling dramatic soprano Christine Goerke brings her fierce portrayal of the princess to the stage in Franco Zeffirelli’s dazzling production of Puccini’s final masterpiece. Roberto Aronica is the mysterious prince Calaf who sings opera’s world famous tenor aria, “Nessun Dorma” with Met Music Director Yannick Nezet-Seguin at the podium.\r\n\r\nOct. 26, Massenet’s Manon: Soprano Lisette Oropesa appears as the title character, a tragic beauty who yearns for the finer things in life. Tenor Michael Fabiano is the besotted Chevalier des Grieux, whose desperate love for Manon proves their undoing. Maurizio Benini conducts.\r\n\r\nNov. 9, Madam Butterfly: The heartbreaking role of the doomed geisha will be sung by soprano Hui He, with tenor Andrea Care as the American naval officer who abandons her. The exceptional tenor Placido Domingo makes his role debut as U.S. Consul Sharpless, while Pier Giorgio Morandi conducts Anthony Minghellla’s sweeping production, a perennial audience favorite.\r\n\r\nNov. 23, Philip Glass’s Akhanaten: The production stars countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo as the revolutionary title ruler who transformed ancient Egypt. To match the opera’s hypnotic, ritualist music, director Phelim McDermott includes a company of acrobats and jugglers. Karen Kamensek is at the podium.\r\n\r\nJan. 11, 2020, Wozzeck: Seven weeks later, it’s Alban Berg’s Wozzeck. After wowing audiences with his astounding staging of Berg’s Lulu, William Kentridge now focuses his imagination on Wozzeck. Baritone Peter Mattei sings the title role, alongside a commanding cast that includes soprano Elza van den Heever and tenor Christopher Ventris.\r\n\r\nFeb. 1, 2020, George Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess: One of America’s favorite operas. James Robinson’s stylish production transports audiences to Catfish Row on the Charleston waterfront, vibrant with the music, dancing, emotion and hearbreak of its inhabitants. The dynamic cast features the sympathetic duo of baritone-bass Eric Owens and soprano Angel Blue in the lead roles.\r\n\r\nFeb. 29, 2020, George Frideric Handel’s Agrippina: A dark comedic tale of intrigue and impropriety in ancient Rome. Mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato sings the role of the controlling, power-hungry mother of Nero, as she plots the downfall of the Roman Emperor Claudius and the installation of her son, sung by mezzo Kate Lindsey. Harry Bicket conducts Sir David McVicar’s ingenious reframing of the ancient action.\r\n\r\nMarch 14, 2020, Wagner’s The Flying Dutchman: Starring famous bass-baritone Bryan Terfel, who brings his acclaimed portrayal of the doomed sea captain to an HD performance for the first time. Valery Gergiev conducts a new staging by Francois Girard which turns the stage into a rich, layered tableau reminiscent of a vast oil painting. Soprano Anja Kamper makes her Met debut as the devoted Senta, whose selfless love is what the Dutchman seeks.\r\n\r\nApril 11, 2020, Puccini’s Tosca: Anna Netrebko, whom the New York Times hailed as “magnificent” when she sang the role for the first time in 2018, returns as Puccini’s explosive diva. Tenor Brian Jagde is the idealistic painter Mario Cavaradossi and baritone Michael Volle completes the fatal love triangle as the sinister Scarpia. Bertrand de Billy takes the podium to direct Sir David McVicar’s stunning production.\r\n\r\nMay 9, 2020, Donizetti’s bel canto Maria Stuarda: After her triumph as Violetta in last season’s La Traviata, soprano Diana Damrau returns in the role of the martyred Mary, Queen of Scots. Mezzo Jamie Barton is her imperious rival Queen Elizabeth I, and tenor Stephen Costello is the Earl of Leicester. Maurizio Benini conducts.', 'Puccini’s final opera opens Met’s 2019-20 HD series', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'puccinis-final-opera-opens-mets-2019-20-hd-series', '', '', '2019-09-25 11:47:04', '2019-09-25 15:47:04', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41720', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(41722, 4, '2019-09-25 11:49:53', '2019-09-25 15:49:53', 'Beaufort’s Haley Trader, left, tries to block Colleton County’s Makenzy Hand’s spike during the second set on Thursday, Sept. 19 at Beaufort High School. The Lady Eagles went on to win in straight sets, 25-13, 25-22 and 25-10 22-25. <strong><em>Photo by Bob Sofaly</em></strong>', 'BHS Volleyball', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'bhs-volleyball', '', '', '2019-09-25 11:49:53', '2019-09-25 15:49:53', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41722', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(41727, 4, '2019-09-25 11:52:30', '2019-09-25 15:52:30', 'Early Sunday morning, the Burton Fire District, MCAS Beaufort Fire Department, and Beaufort County EMS, responded to a second house fire caused by cooking this week in which another family was displaced and another adult was injured.\r\n\r\nJust past 3:30am on Sunday, Sept. 22, Burton and MCAS firefighters, along with Beaufort County EMS, responded to a reported house fire on Garret Smalls Road in Seabrook. Firefighters arrived on scene to a single story home heavily involved in fire.\r\n\r\nWhile the fire was quickly contained, it took fire crews over an hour to fully extinguish. The fire, which was caused by cooking, displaced a family of six including four children. An adult female received non-life threatening injures, including burns, while waking the children and getting them out of the home. Red Cross is assisting the family.\r\n\r\nThis is the second cooking-related fire this week for Burton and MCAS firefighters. Four days earlier, on Wednesday, Sept. 18 just before 5:30pm, firefighters extinguished a fire in a family home on Laurel Street East.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nFire crews arrived on scene and reported smoke coming from the single-family home.\r\n\r\nFirefighters were able to extinguish the fire, but not before extensive damages occurred in the kitchen, and smoke and heat damage throughout the home.\r\n\r\nThis fire displaced a family of seven, including four children, and also injured an adult female who sustained serious, but non-life threatening, burns.\r\n\r\nRed Cross was notified and is assisting the family. Shureka Brodus, a member of the family, posted to the Burton Fire District Facebook page that her “family lost pretty much everything from memories to kid’s uniforms,” and is in need of assistance. The children attend the local Shanklin Elementary School.\r\n\r\nBurton fire investigators have determined that the cause of the fire was cooking on the stove, which is the leading cause of fire nationally. The Burton Fire District has responded to over 38 building fires in 2019, with cooking being the leading cause of those fires.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nAnyone wishing to help this family can contact the Burton Fire District at (843) 255-8011, or email safetyed@burtonfd.org.\r\n\r\n<em>Above: Early Sunday, Burton and MCAS firefighters, along with Beaufort County EMS, responded to a house fire on Garret Smalls Road in Seabrook.</em>', 'Two cooking fires displace 2 families, injure 2 last week', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'two-cooking-fires-displace-2-families-injure-2-last-week', '', '', '2019-09-25 11:52:30', '2019-09-25 15:52:30', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41727', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(41730, 4, '2019-09-25 11:55:27', '2019-09-25 15:55:27', 'Enjoying a snack and some good conversation during Island Girls Night Out, sponsored by ReStore House for Habitat for Humanity last Thursday. <em>Photo by Betty Davis</em>', 'Island Girls Night Out', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'island-girls-night-out', '', '', '2019-09-25 11:55:27', '2019-09-25 15:55:27', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41730', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(41733, 4, '2019-09-25 11:56:31', '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'Nurse practitioner Jo Ann Cullen has joined the staff of Beaufort Dermatology, which recently opened under new ownership after its purchase by the Pinnacle Medical Group.\n\n“Jo Ann is a wonderful addition to our team,” said Dr. Audrey Klenke, plastic surgeon and principal of Pinnacle Medical Group. “We know that she will be an asset in helping us continue to deliver excellent service to the people of Beaufort and the Lowcountry.”\n\nCullen is a Florida native who grew up showing horses competitively. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Florida, a Bachelor of Science in nursing from Florida State University and a Master of Science in family health nursing from the University of South Florida. She is a member of the Dermatology Nurses Association and the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.\n\nCullen began her clinical experience as a cardiac nurse in 2001 and later moved into the operating room at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Fla. She became the Clinical Educator for perioperative services at Moffitt while she was working on her master’s degree and later served as the Clinical Specialist for perioperative services. In 2011, she helped launch a new dermatology practice in south Florida.\n\n“I’m excited to be part of developing Beaufort Dermatology into the leading dermatology practice in the Lowcountry,” Cullen said. “This area is just what I was looking for in a home, and it’s great to be getting back to the coast.”\n\nCullen and her husband Joe, along with their Pug, Peanut, enjoy traveling and spending time with friends and family.', 'Nurse practitioner Cullen Joins Beaufort Dermatology', '', 'draft', 'closed', 'closed', '', '', '', '', '2019-09-25 11:56:31', '2019-09-25 15:56:31', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41733', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(41734, 4, '2019-09-25 11:58:42', '2019-09-25 15:58:42', 'The photographic exhibition “Silent Witness” is coming to USC Beaufort’s Center for the Arts beginning Oct. 3 and will run through Nov. 12.\r\n\r\n“Silent Witness” is a profound and inspiring photographic-art collection that documents the power of healing between horses and humans – more especially through the alignment of retired military veterans with off-the-track veteran racehorses.\r\n\r\nThrough this remarkable body of work by photographer Shelly Marshall Schmidt, this message is captured and presented with breathtaking beauty, insight and impact.\r\n\r\nSchmidt’s work represents years of photographing the connections between military veterans who are experiencing the unseen, silent wounds of post-traumatic stress, and off-the-track Thoroughbreds who can struggle with much the same internalized trauma – connections that have been enabled through a program known as Saratoga WarHorse.\r\n\r\nWoven throughout the exhibition are the haunting words of writer, Marti Healy, who has also spent extensive commitment involved with this subject.\r\n\r\nThe Silent Witness exhibition premiered in Aiken in November 2018, where both the photographer and the writer are based, and where the Saratoga WarHorse program has a site on the grounds of Aiken Equine Rescue.\r\n\r\nThe Exhibition received such a tremendous response, that requests for it to be hosted at other locations, carrying its message and powerful influence to a wider audience, were immediate.\r\n\r\nAs a result, the creators of the exhibition are working with various opportunities on an individual basis; USCB Center for the Arts in Beaufort has been chosen as a compatible location.\r\n\r\nIn connection with the exhibition, this site has been selected to host a live, customized presentation relative to the work and the healing power of horses, provided by Marti Healy and Shelly Marshall Schmidt personally. This is a free, one-night-only event, which will launch the six-week public exhibition. Seating will be on a first-come basis.\r\n\r\nAnyone associated with the military, equestrian, and arts communities, as well as the community of the greater Beaufort-area in general, should find this to be a highly significant, unique, and memorable experience.\r\n\r\nAll portraits in the Silent Witness exhibition will be available for purchase, with a portion of the sales supporting the USCB Center for the Arts.\r\n\r\n<strong>Want to go?</strong>\r\n\r\nWhat: Silent Witness: Through the lens of photographer Shelly Marshall Schmidt, with writer/presenter Marti Healy\r\n\r\nWhen: Oct. 3-Nov. 12\r\n\r\nWhere: USCB Center for the Arts\r\n\r\nOpening Event: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, wine and light refreshments followed by featured presentation by photographer Shelly Marshall Schmidt and with writer Marti Healy at 6:30 p.m. The event is free, and seating is limited.', 'Silent Witness photo exhibition coming to USC Beaufort', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'silent-witness-photo-exhibition-coming-to-usc-beaufort', '', '', '2019-09-25 11:58:42', '2019-09-25 15:58:42', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41734', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(41737, 4, '2019-09-25 12:00:45', '2019-09-25 16:00:45', 'Ron Callari points out that fans of “Forrest Gump” might be familiar with Lucy Creek, where Forrest’s shrimp boat, Jenny, is featured. Located on the Coosaw River, the creek is home to Sam’s Point Boat Landing and the Lucy Creek Dockhouse, a favorite venue for weddings.', 'Lowcountry Life', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', '41737-2', '', '', '2019-09-26 11:06:13', '2019-09-26 15:06:13', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41737', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(41741, 4, '2019-09-25 12:02:34', '2019-09-25 16:02:34', 'The 2019-2020 season for recreational harvest of shellfish (clams and oysters) in coastal waters of South Carolina will open one-half hour before official sunrise on Saturday, Sept. 28.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe recreational shellfish season will remain open through May 15, 2020, unless conditions warrant extending or shortening the season.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nIn the event of another hurricane, major rain event, or pollution spill, shellfish beds may be temporarily closed by the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC). It is important for harvesters to check with DHEC to verify whether any closures are in effect. This information is available at 1-800-285-1618 and can be viewed on t<a href=\"http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&amp;enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTkwOTE3LjEwMjg5MjYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE5MDkxNy4xMDI4OTI2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2Nzg5NDU5JmVtYWlsaWQ9dGhlaXNsYW5kbmV3c0BnbWFpbC5jb20mdXNlcmlkPXRoZWlzbGFuZG5ld3NAZ21haWwuY29tJnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mbXZpZD0mZXh0cmE9JiYm&amp;&amp;&amp;100&amp;&amp;&amp;http://www.scdhec.gov/FoodSafety/ShellfishMonitoring/Map/?utm_content=&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_name=&amp;utm_source=govdelivery&amp;utm_term=\">he DHEC website</a>. DHEC will use these resources and your local newspaper throughout the year to announce temporary closures due to unusual rain events or spills.\r\n\r\nThe S.C. Department of Natural Resources maintains State Shellfish Grounds for commercial and recreational harvesting of clams and oysters. Twenty Public Shellfish Grounds and 13 State Shellfish Grounds are managed exclusively for recreational gathering. An additional 52 State Shellfish Grounds are managed for recreational and commercial harvest. All state-managed grounds are posted with boundary signs.\r\n\r\nRecreational harvesters should obtain updated Public or State Shellfish Ground maps at the beginning of each season, as areas open to harvest change from year to year. Maps of designated harvest areas may be <a href=\"http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&amp;enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTkwOTE3LjEwMjg5MjYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE5MDkxNy4xMDI4OTI2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2Nzg5NDU5JmVtYWlsaWQ9dGhlaXNsYW5kbmV3c0BnbWFpbC5jb20mdXNlcmlkPXRoZWlzbGFuZG5ld3NAZ21haWwuY29tJnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mbXZpZD0mZXh0cmE9JiYm&amp;&amp;&amp;101&amp;&amp;&amp;http://www.dnr.sc.gov/marine/shellfish/shellfishmaps.html?utm_content=&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_name=&amp;utm_source=govdelivery&amp;utm_term=\">downloaded from the SCDNR website</a> or accessed online through the&nbsp;<a href=\"http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&amp;enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTkwOTE3LjEwMjg5MjYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE5MDkxNy4xMDI4OTI2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2Nzg5NDU5JmVtYWlsaWQ9dGhlaXNsYW5kbmV3c0BnbWFpbC5jb20mdXNlcmlkPXRoZWlzbGFuZG5ld3NAZ21haWwuY29tJnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mbXZpZD0mZXh0cmE9JiYm&amp;&amp;&amp;102&amp;&amp;&amp;https://scdnr.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=cbef2c2a0f9449fa87dd25c7117ad865&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_name=&amp;utm_source=govdelivery&amp;utm_term=\">Recreational Map Web Application</a>.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nPrinted maps may also be obtained by calling 843-953-9854 or writing the Shellfish Management Section, Attn: Ben Dyar, SCDNR, PO Box 12559, Charleston, S.C. 29422-2559. When requesting maps, please specify the general area where you wish to harvest.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nRecreational harvesters must have a Saltwater Recreational Fishing License, <a href=\"http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&amp;enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTkwOTE3LjEwMjg5MjYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE5MDkxNy4xMDI4OTI2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2Nzg5NDU5JmVtYWlsaWQ9dGhlaXNsYW5kbmV3c0BnbWFpbC5jb20mdXNlcmlkPXRoZWlzbGFuZG5ld3NAZ21haWwuY29tJnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mbXZpZD0mZXh0cmE9JiYm&amp;&amp;&amp;103&amp;&amp;&amp;http://www.dnr.sc.gov/purchase.html?utm_content=&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_name=&amp;utm_source=govdelivery&amp;utm_term=\">available from SCDNR, at many fishing supply stores, and online</a>. The recreational limit is two U.S. bushels of oysters and one-half bushel of clams in any one day, limited to two calendar days per seven-day period.\r\n\r\nOne U.S. bushel is equal to 8 gallons. There is a maximum possession of three personal limits per boat or vehicle. Clams must be at least 1 inch in thickness.\r\n\r\nAdditional rules and restrictions may be found in the SCDNR Rules and Regulations, available where licenses are purchased or <strong><a href=\"http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&amp;enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTkwOTE3LjEwMjg5MjYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE5MDkxNy4xMDI4OTI2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2Nzg5NDU5JmVtYWlsaWQ9dGhlaXNsYW5kbmV3c0BnbWFpbC5jb20mdXNlcmlkPXRoZWlzbGFuZG5ld3NAZ21haWwuY29tJnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mbXZpZD0mZXh0cmE9JiYm&amp;&amp;&amp;104&amp;&amp;&amp;http://www.dnr.sc.gov/regulations.html?utm_content=&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_name=&amp;utm_source=govdelivery&amp;utm_term=\">online</a>.</strong>\r\n\r\nCommercial harvest of shellfish requires a commercial saltwater license, mandatory harvester training, and other licenses and permits depending on where the harvest will occur. Call the Marine Permitting Office at 843-953-0453 for additional information on commercial harvesting requirements.\r\n\r\nAll harvesters are encouraged to \"cull in place,\" leaving dead shell and smaller oysters on the shoreline where they will continue to grow and provide habitat for future generations of oysters.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nOyster consumers are encouraged to recycle their shells. <a href=\"http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&amp;enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTkwOTE3LjEwMjg5MjYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE5MDkxNy4xMDI4OTI2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2Nzg5NDU5JmVtYWlsaWQ9dGhlaXNsYW5kbmV3c0BnbWFpbC5jb20mdXNlcmlkPXRoZWlzbGFuZG5ld3NAZ21haWwuY29tJnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mbXZpZD0mZXh0cmE9JiYm&amp;&amp;&amp;105&amp;&amp;&amp;http://saltwaterfishing.sc.gov/oyster.html?utm_content=&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_name=&amp;utm_source=govdelivery&amp;utm_term=\">Check online</a> or call 843-953-9397 to find locations near you where shell can be dropped off for recycling.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nSCDNR uses saltwater recreational fishing license revenues to construct and enhance renewable oyster resources in the coastal counties by replanting recycled shell. All shell collected by the SCDNR is used to restore shellfish grounds in coastal South Carolina.\r\n\r\n<strong>Tips for Recycling Your Oyster Shells</strong>\r\n\r\n– DO bring your shell to the nearest shell recycling center. Drop-off locations are available at <a href=\"https://tinyurl.com/y2b5vbds\">https://tinyurl.com/y2b5vbds</a>. If a center is not shown near you, please call 843-953-9397.\r\n\r\n– DO separate shell from trash. Shell mixed with trash (including shell in bags or containers) is not suitable for recycling. Provide separate containers at your events for shells and trash.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n– DON\'T put live or freshly shucked oysters in South Carolina waters. If the oysters you purchased were harvested outside South Carolina, it is illegal to place them in SC waters. Placing live oysters in our waters can create environmental problems and may harm local oysters or other animals. To avoid contamination, shell should be recycled to SCDNR and properly quarantined.\r\n\r\nSource: S.C. Department of Natural Resources', 'SC shellfish season set to open Saturday', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'sc-shellfish-season-set-to-open-saturday', '', '', '2019-09-25 12:03:33', '2019-09-25 16:03:33', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41741', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(41746, 4, '2019-09-25 12:10:04', '2019-09-25 16:10:04', '<h4>By MIKE McCOMBS</h4>\r\nU.S. Representative Joe Cunningham (D), a freshman Congressman representing South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District, held a town hall meeting Saturday, Sept. 21 at the Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce.\r\n\r\nMembers of the public were invited to ask questions, share their priorities, and voice their concerns.\r\n\r\nHere’s a summary of the first few questions, along with Cunningham’s responses:\r\n\r\n<strong>What is your message to law-abiding, responsible gun owners? Are you going to take our guns?</strong>\r\n\r\nYou’re talking to a responsible gun owner here. I grew up around guns, I grew up with guns. I’ve got my concealed weapons permit. As far as my position, I’m not proposing confiscating any weapons. That’s not something that’s part of my platform, that’s not something I’d advance. Don’t confuse what you may see on CNN or other channels with how I stand. I think we can have common-sense gun safety legislation. I think background checks are something we ought to exercise. I think we can have common-sense gun safety measures and also respect the second amendment at the same time. And I don’t think that guns should be falling into the hands of criminals or those that are so mentally unstable that they should not have firearms.\r\n\r\nThe House of Representatives has already passed at least two pieces of legislation that respect the second amendment and also make an effort to make our communities safer. I think when children go to school, parents ought to rest easy about them going to school, or when they go to church or they go to a movie theater. And that’s what this is all about, making people feel safe and making sure we respect the second amendment, as well. Because, like you, Ralph, the high school I went to, I’d show up and be walking through the parking lot. My friends and colleagues would have their rifles hanging up in their trucks, unloaded, with the door locked. I grew up around responsible gun owners, and responsible gun owners should not be penalized.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nIn fact, when you look at the statistics here in America, over 80 percent of the people favor background checks. I think the fact that Sudafed is more difficult to purchase than firearms is an issue that we have in this country. I think that we can have common-sense gun safety measures. I think that we’ve already seen that. Two of those are already sitting over there waiting on (the Senate). We also passed a piece of legislation that would close the Charleston loophole. Ralph, you may be familiar with that. As it stands right now, if a background check is not complete within three days, a gun seller can sell that gun, regardless. It may come up later on that he would have failed that background check. And that’s named after Dylann Roof, who had a firearm sold to him because of this loophole and then took that firearm into Mother Emmanuel and murdered nine worshipers as their heads were bowed and as their eyes were closed. So that’s where I stand on this issue. We’re not proposing taking away anyone’s guns. I think that’s just a scare issue. Don’t confuse my stances with other people, particularly those who are running for president.\r\n\r\n<strong>Yesterday there was a recognition by young people of the dangers of climate change. What is the best way for Congress to pay it forward or improve our situation?</strong>\r\n\r\nThat’s a great question. That’s an issue that’s front and center for so many people. We’re here in the Lowcountry and we see climate change, or at least the effects of it, every single day. We’re seeing flooding increase, we’re seeing the intensity of hurricanes increase. We’re seeing things that are highly alarming. Personally, I feel like we need to recognize the impact that humans are having on this and we need to figure out a way to change the course. The ways we can do that, it’s obviously a short-term and long-term game. One of the things we can do is get the funding to improve our infrastructure and make ourselves in America and the Lowcountry more resilient to flooding and to the effects of climate change.\r\n\r\nBut also in the long-term solution, we need to finally have the realization that we are having an impact on this and we need to make that pivot away from dirty energy resources. And I’m proud of what the Lowcountry has done. I feel like we’re leading on this issue, specifically Parris Island, which is a gem here in our district, and something we’re extremely proud of. Not only because we’re one of two installations in the entire country were we make enlisted Marines, but we’re the only installation in the entire country that makes female enlisted Marines. It’s a gem in our district and something we’re extremely proud of. On Parris Island, they actually have solar panels and they produce more energy than they consume. They actually export solar power. I feel like that is something to be commended. And I feel like that is the path forward. And we’re not going to get there overnight, And we’re not going to get there in the next five years. But we need to have that in mind, making that pivot from coal and fossil fuels and oil and making that toward clean renewables to clean fuels and solar and wind. And what we did last week in the House of Representatives was a testament to that. Because last week on the House floor, we passed the bill that I introduced, H.R. 1941, which would ban offshore drilling off the coast of South Carolina.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nAnd that’s good because we don’t have to worry about sitting on the beach at Hilton Head and looking at oil rigs, and we also don’t have to worry about because there’s an oil spill we have birds and fish washing up on our shore covered in oil because there’s an oil spill. And we also recognize that the United States is now a net exporter of energy, and so why would we be opening up our shorelines to drill for more oil just so we can send more oil overseas to other countries. It just doesn’t make sense to me. 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(41756, 4, '2019-09-26 06:20:13', '2019-09-26 10:20:13', 'The Zerbini Family Circus was in Beaufort Friday, near the fairgrounds. Here,&nbsp;Julian Zerbini takes a bow with his show horses after their performance. <em>Photo by Bob Sofaly</em>', 'The circus came to town!', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'the-circus-came-to-town', '', '', '2019-09-26 06:20:13', '2019-09-26 10:20:13', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41756', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(41759, 4, '2019-09-26 06:24:33', '2019-09-26 10:24:33', 'Members of the Thomas Heyward, Jr. Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and friends gathered Wednesday, Sept. 18 at Beaufort’s Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park, near the bust of Thomas Heyward, Jr. to mark the beginning of Constitution Week, the week-long national celebration of America’s most important document, the United States Constitution.\r\n\r\nMrs. Nancy Crowther, vice regent of the Thomas Heyward, Jr., chapter, presided over the celebration. The chapter chaplain, Mrs. Gladys Cousar, offered the opening and closing prayers.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nMike McFee, Mayor Pro Tem of Beaufort, presented chapter historian Jouette Duckworth with a Certificate of Proclamation signed by Mayor Billy Keyserling. S.C. Governor Henry McMaster sent a proclamation, as well.\r\n\r\nThe tradition of celebrating the Constitution was started decades ago by the Daughters of the American Revolution. In 1955, the DAR petitioned the U.S. Congress to set aside Sept. 17-23 annually for the observance of Constitution Week. The resolution was adopted by Congress and signed into Public Law 915 on Aug. 2, 1956, by President Dwight D. Eisenhower.\r\n\r\nA quick history lesson, courtesy of a release from the DAR.:\r\n\r\nThe United States of America functions as a Republic under the Constitution, the oldest document still in active use that outlines the self-government of a people. This landmark idea that men had the inalienable right as individuals to be free and live their lives under their own governance was the impetus of the American Revolution.\r\n\r\nThe 38 signers of the U.S. Constitution were delegates from the original states who gathered several times, in several places, first <a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/RES1150.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright  wp-image-41762\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/RES1150-1024x726.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"505\" height=\"357\"></a>drafting the Declaration of Independence signed by South Carolina representatives Thomas Heyward Jr., Thomas Lynch Jr., Arthur Middleton and Edward Rutledge.\r\n\r\nOnce the colonists defeated the British army and won independence, the Continental Congress adopted the Articles of Confederation, the first constitution of the United States, on Nov. 15, 1777 with Henry Laurens, William Henry Drayton, John Mathews, Richard Hutson, and Thomas Heyward, Jr. as delegates representing South Carolina.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe Articles created a loose confederation of sovereign states and a weak central government, leaving most of the power with the state governments. The need for a stronger Federal government soon became apparent and eventually led to the Constitutional Convention in 1787.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe present U.S. Constitution replaced the Articles of Confederation on March 4, 1789. The signing delegates representing South Carolina were: John Rutledge, Charles Coteswortth Pinckney, and Pierce Butler.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<em>The Thomas Heyard Jr. Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution continued their celebration of Constitution Week on Wednesday, Sept. 18 after receiving an official proclamation from the City of Beaufort. Chapter historian Jouette Duckworth &nbsp;received the proclamation from Beaufort City Councilman Mike McFee during a brief but patriotic ceremony at the bust of Thomas Heyward. Photo by Bob Sofaly.</em>', 'Local DAR chapter celebrates US Constitution Week', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'local-dar-chapter-celebrates-us-constitution-week', '', '', '2019-09-26 06:24:33', '2019-09-26 10:24:33', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41759', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(41764, 4, '2019-09-26 10:36:28', '2019-09-26 14:36:28', '<h2><strong>Dispute over Warsaw Island boat ramp, road erupts into class action suit, community upheaval</strong></h2>\r\n<h4><strong>By MINDY LUCAS</strong></h4>\r\nA few years before he died, Charles Gardner’s father, Leroy, deeded Charles the land where he now lives in a modest, red-brick house at the end of Warsaw Island Road.\r\n\r\nThe oldest of five children, Gardner grew up just down the road in a three-bedroom, one-bath wooden house the children shared with parents, Leroy and Ardelle.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor as far back as anyone can remember, the Gardners and the Taylors, have lived on the land and on the island, long before a road was built to the mainland.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn the summers, the family would fish or row over to Dataw to pick vegetables or farm the land. In the winters they would hunt, pick oysters or butcher hogs. Nearby, roads such as Gardner Drive and Willie Gardner Road still carry the family name.\r\n\r\nNow the main road, and the only road on or off the island, Warsaw Island Road splits the land into equal halves before it turns slightly to the right and winds its way toward the northeast corner of the island and the Gardners’ property which overlooks Jenkins Creek.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThere, the county road, which wasn’t paved until 1996, turns into a private, 30-foot dirt road that ends at a boat ramp.&nbsp;<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/RES0644.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-41772 alignright\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/RES0644-1024x690.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"441\" height=\"297\"></a>\r\n\r\nDespite only being a short distance from the Gardner’s home and an extended driveway that once veered off to the family’s garage, the road and boat ramp have been used for years by many in the community who rely on the access its provides to the creeks and rivers beyond.\r\n\r\nIt was, and still is, considered as much a part of the road system to those who live and work on the sea islands, as the road itself.\r\n\r\n“Before the road came across to Warsaw, that was the only way people used to go to church or go shopping,” said Gardner.\r\n\r\nBefore Charles took it over, Charles’ father maintained the road and ramp, often acting as an unofficial custodian of a place that served the community as much as his own family.\r\n\r\nIn fact, as far as anyone knew, the road belonged to the Gardners.\r\n\r\nBut now the road has been closed and the use of the boat ramp halted. A dispute over who actually owns the road and ramp has erupted into a legal battle and class action lawsuit.\r\n\r\nWhat’s even more upsetting, say many who live on the island, is the dispute has spilled over into a once peaceful community in the form of angry roadside confrontations and community upheaval.\r\n\r\nIt’s a situation that has caused many to wonder, where does the interpretation of the law as it is written end, and the history and intention of a place begin?\r\n<h4><strong>A new neighbor&nbsp;</strong></h4>\r\nCharles Gardner remembers the first time he met Ruben Adams. It was the moment he learned the one-acre strip of land next door had been sold.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNeither he, nor many of his neighbors along the adjoining Ashton Drive, were even aware the property – previously owned by distant relatives of the Gardners – had been sold to a trust a year earlier in a tax sale for $4,000.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn January of 2015, Adams purchased the property for the astonishingly low price of $19,000, according to both Adams and county records.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/RES0693.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-41770 alignleft\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/RES0693-1024x815.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"443\" height=\"352\"></a>At the time, Gardner thought it strange that anyone, including Adams, would want to buy the one-acre strip given you couldn’t build on\r\nthe property – at least that had been his understanding of the “property across the road” for all those years.\r\n\r\nAccording to David Youmans, a surveyor with extensive experience and knowledge of the area, the setback for the strip is 60 feet from the edge of the marsh and 75 feet for a septic system.\r\n\r\n“Nobody really wanted to buy it because nobody could build on it,” said Gardner. “I thought the only thing he could do was clean it up and have a picnic on it or something.”\r\n\r\nNonetheless, Adams soon moved a camper to the property and began living there full time. The two neighbors used the same 30-foot road to access their property, which Gardner didn’t think much about since he let others in the community use the road.\r\n\r\nAdams attended cookouts at Gardner’s house and helped Gardner get his garage door repaired. For all intents and purposes things were amicable – until Adams began asking Gardner about the road.\r\n\r\nIn the early ‘80s, Gardner’s father had leased part of the land, road and boat ramp to Alcoa which used the property as a staging area for developing Dataw. A 1995 survey conducted by Gasque and Associates for Gardner shows the boat ramp was “owned and claimed by Leroy Gardner.”\r\n\r\nAfter his father died, Gardner continued maintaining the road and boat ramp, which meant bringing in dirt or gravel for the road or repairing the concrete on the ramp, all things that Gardner has paid for over the years.\r\n\r\nWhat’s more, Gardner pays taxes on the road and the ramp, which are detailed on his property tax bill.\r\n\r\nSo why was his new neighbor asking about the road?\r\n\r\nAdams said he asked Gardner, who owned the road before he closed on the property, “just to see what he would say.”\r\n\r\n“I already knew (I owned it) because of my paperwork,” Adams said.\r\n\r\nA self-described “frustrated entrepreneur,” Adams, who once owned Carolina Sweets candy business, most recently built and sold spec houses on Hilton Head Island.\r\n\r\nBorn in Mobile, Alabama, and raised in Louisiana, Adams, who is 67 now, said he started building houses when he was 24.\r\n\r\nAfter the housing bubble burst, Adams said he lost millions on various properties he was holding the mortgages on, including a large home he was fixing up on Callawassie Drive. Before buying the Warsaw Island property, he was living at Tuck in the Wood Campground on St. Helena Island, he said.\r\n\r\nHis sudden interest in the road made Gardner suspicious.\r\n\r\nBut according to Gardner, it really wasn’t until July of 2018, when Adams put up a gate blocking the road – three years after he bought the property – that Gardner realized something was terribly wrong.\r\n\r\nAsked if he bought the land believing it included the 30-foot road and boat ramp, Adams joked that he “wasn’t real intelligent.”\r\n\r\n“What I normally do when I buy properties is I do my due diligence,” Adams said, later adding that it was his wife who questioned Gardner’s ownership of the road and ramp after finding a 1990 Quiet Title.\r\n<h4><strong>Three little words</strong></h4>\r\nDespite the history of the ramp’s use, the title for the land and a variety of documents Gardner has connecting his family to the road, the question of who rightfully owns the road and ramp now seems to hinge on a nearly 30-year-old judgment and three little words: “Save and Except.”\r\n\r\nIn 1990, after Charles’ mother died without a will, Gardner’s father sought to claim the land and settle with any potential heirs. The <a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/RES5929.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-41768\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/RES5929-1024x620.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"481\" height=\"291\"></a>“Quiet Title action” awarded Leroy Gardner several lots totaling close to 20 acres.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHowever, a 1.054-acre portion of one lot was awarded to John Howard, a relative who was given the strip of land by Ardelle Gardner’s uncle, Dan Taylor.\r\n\r\nAccording to Page 11 of the judgment, Leroy Gardner owns all of Lot 15, “… Save and excepting, however, the 1.054 acre portion of Lot 15 situate immediately below (southeast) the unpaved Beaufort County road …”\r\n\r\nThe judgment goes on to state that the 1.054 acre is owned by John Howard.\r\n\r\nAnd, on Page 12 the judgment says, “The unpaved county road separates the respective portions of Lot 15 owned by the Plaintiff (Leroy Gardner) and John Howard.”\r\n\r\nThe language is repeated and summarized on the final page of the judgment.\r\n\r\nJudge Thomas Kemmerlin, Jr., who served as Master-in-Equity on the title clearance, died in 2010, but the language of his judgment and whether or not it could be interpreted in another way, would be called into question years later.\r\n<h4><strong>The Buckner Decision</strong></h4>\r\nIf Adams purchased the property once belonging to John Howard, that meant he only owned the 1.054 acre portion, reasoned Gardner’s attorney at the time. So Gardner, thinking he had open and shut case, decided to take Adams to court.\r\n\r\nHowever, in June of 2018, Judge Perry M. Buckner III of the 14th Judicial Circuit, handed down a partial summary judgment finding the road, the boat ramp and the property to the south belonged to Adams.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe decision left many in the community scratching their heads. Could Buckner have looked only at Page 15, which seems to have more ambiguous language than Pages 11 and 12?\r\n\r\nGardner’s attorney, Bryan Raymond said that part of the basis for an appeal they have filed is that the Circuit Court erred in interpreting the Quiet Title Order from 1990.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn addition, if there is ambiguity in the Quiet Title Order concerning the road and boat landing, the evidence does not show that Adams is the owner of the road or the landing.\r\n\r\n“We believe there would likely be an adverse possession of the road due to the Gardners’ use of it, which makes it an implied easement,” added Raymond.\r\n\r\nHowever Adams argues there are no right of ways on the property, including any made by SCE&amp;G for a utility pole discovered across the road from Gardner and servicing Gardner’s house.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“There is not one easement anywhere on this property,” he said.\r\n\r\nAdams said after he and his wife did their “due diligence” and found the Quiet Title, they read it and decided that language on the final page means that Gardner owned Lot 15 “Save and Except” for the 30-foot dirt road owned by John Howard and therefore it now belongs to them.\r\n\r\nAdams said unlike the Gardners and others in the community, he is only “going by the documents” which for him includes a Warranty Title.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“It’s their pride that causes their problems, not the facts,” he said.\r\n\r\nJust because the community has always used the road and boat ramp doesn’t make it right, he added.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“For them to drive on this property that was not theirs and to try to claim it now, it was wrong then, and it’s wrong now,” he said.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDespite the fact that a surveyor once told him he wouldn’t be able to build on the property, Adams said he would like to build a small home, about 1800 square-feet, on the property.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/RES5943.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-41767 alignleft\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/RES5943-1024x620.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"471\" height=\"285\"></a>Adams tried to have the property surveyed again, and the property line re-drawn but that survey, conducted in Sept. of 2017 by Gasque &amp; Associates, was stamped “Problem Plat – See Assessor” and referenced the Quiet Title. A few months later, Adams was sent a letter from the Beaufort County assessor’s office, informing him that the Quiet Title, did not grant him the road.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWith a court order in hand, Gardner attempted to have his own property surveyed along the road in 2018. Youmans, who also lives on Ashton Drive across from Gardner, along with Gardner and a few others from his family, were escorted onto the road by deputies from the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThey were met at the gate by Adams who welcomed them, but about a third of the way through the survey, Youmans and the group were abruptly asked to leave by Adams.\r\n\r\nIn September of 2018, Gardner’s attorney sent a letter to the county asking that no other work be allowed on the road until the appeal is settled. A few months later, Judge Marvin Dukes III ordered an injunction stating that Adams could not build any permanent structures on the road or that would otherwise render the road permanently unusable.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo this day, the gate remains shut and barrels line its front.\r\n<h4><strong>A class action</strong></h4>\r\nIn January of 2019, a class action lawsuit was filed on behalf of those who say their work or livelihood has been negatively impacted by Adams’ closing of the road and boat ramp. Roughly 35 people have filed affidavits as part of the suit.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhile the landing is one of three on the island, it is the only one to provide access on that side of the island. “Distance and gas” is what make it preferable, many say.\r\n\r\nAmong those are Ed Atkins, owner and operator of Atkins Bait Shop on St. Helena Island. Atkins has used the ramp to get on and off Jenkins Creek for more than 50 years. His father used the ramp and his father before him, he said.\r\n\r\n“This is how we made our living for many a many years,” he said.\r\n\r\nThe closing of the ramp is costing him money, now that he’s having to travel farther by truck and by boat.\r\n\r\n“I’ve got to go at least 15 miles down the river, and then I’ve got to go back and I pass that ramp on the way,” he said.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNot only is he spending about twice as much on gas, sometimes he has to go out twice a day to make up for the bait that dies on the way.\r\n\r\n“More than a third die before I can get back to the shop,” he said. “It’s taking too long to get back.”\r\n\r\nHe does not understand why the road can’t stay open until the question of ownership is settled.\r\n\r\nNeither does Scott Cheslak, another plaintiff in the suit. Cheslak operates the boats for Charles River Laboratories on Morgan Island, commonly referred to as Monkey Island. His work is part of a contract with the National Institutes of Health.\r\n\r\n“We’ve been using the boat landing for over 10 years,” Cheslak stated in an affidavit. The proximity of the ramp to Morgan Island made it so the work took “little time and manpower,” he said.\r\n\r\nNow that the landing is closed, operating the project’s three vessels requires much more time to complete the work.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“This translates to an added cost to the project and to taxpayers,” he stated.\r\n\r\nIn addition to impacting livelihoods, many on the island feel that part of the community’s history and culture is being stolen as well.\r\n\r\n“We grew up around here. We went swimming and crabbing and fishing. We used to go over to Pollawana, which is Dataw now, and we used to go over by boat every day,” said Georgia Champion. Champion and Gardner share the same great grandparents.\r\n\r\n“So we know from our grandparents how that road was used and how that river was a source of income and a source of food. So to take that away is like trying to take part of our history and culture,” she said.\r\n<h4><strong>Things heat up</strong></h4>\r\nOn July 11, 2018, deputies from the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office arrived to inform Gardner he would no longer be able to use the 30-foot road to get to his property.\r\n\r\n“I’ll never forget that date,” said Gardner. “We had no notification.”\r\n\r\nGardner was forced to move his vehicles and boat out of the garage since he will no longer be able to access that side of the house and anything parked inside will be blocked by a fence.\r\n\r\n“They said you will have to make your own road,” Gardner said.\r\n\r\nFriends and family members arrived the next day to help the 76-year-old cut a new road to his house while his wife, who was sick, remained inside. The new entrance is now off Ashton Drive.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“It was heart wrenching,” said his daughter, Valerie Gardner, who was living in Atlanta at the time. “It made my father feel like he didn’t matter.”\r\n\r\nGardner said Adams frequently films or takes photos of him anytime he is in his yard, or has friends over, even when he is alone.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nValerie Gardner, who recently moved from Atlanta to look after her parents in large part because of the situation, has started taking video and photos of Adams in return. She sends them to the family’s attorney.\r\n\r\nMeanwhile, neighbors in the area said Adams frequently harasses them.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“He follows people down the road and tries to fight with them,” said Champion, who has witnessed some of the confrontations. “He calls the police every week. They’ve been coming out constantly.”\r\n\r\nIn 2018, Adams called the sheriff’s department 40 times, on everything from trespassing to disturbances, to stolen property or <a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/RES0666.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-41771\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/RES0666-1024x754.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"442\" height=\"325\"></a>suspicious activity, according to sheriff’s department records.\r\n\r\nNeighbors said they are particularly concerned since Adams is often seen wearing a gun, his German Shepherd never far from his side.\r\n\r\nAdams did not deny this. The very few times he’s had his gun, it’s because he’s felt threatened, he said. Everything he does is to defend himself, he added.\r\n\r\n“I never start a fight with these people,” he said. “You have to watch your back. That’s what it feels like every time I’m around them. I have to watch my back because someone is going to turn loose on me.”\r\n\r\nHe said both he and his attorney have been physically threatened. He also said voodoo was involved, but could not offer up any specifics other than a smoke bomb that was left on his fence.\r\n\r\nAsked if he feels he’s being treated unfairly or if his character is being maligned, he said he is “being beaten down every single day.”\r\n\r\nRichard Williamson, who lives next door to the Gardners, said he met with Beaufort County Sheriff P.J. Tanner in the spring of 2018, on behalf of Gardner and the community. Like many, he cannot understand why the road has not been left open or a court order hasn’t been issued to keep it open.\r\n\r\n“He said, until I get an order from a judge telling me what I can and cannot do out there, this is what has to happen,” Williamson said.&nbsp;\r\n<h4><strong>Another round with Dukes</strong></h4>\r\nIn May of 2019, after more than two years of sending warning letters and trying to reach Adams, DHEC fined him a total of $5,750 for a number of violations, including occupying the premises without an approved means for treatment and disposal of sewage and domestic wastewater.&nbsp; He was ordered to vacate the premises.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Ruben-Adams.png\"><img class=\" wp-image-41765 alignleft\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Ruben-Adams.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"478\" height=\"304\"></a>In July of 2019, about six months after Judge Dukes ordered Adams not to build any permanent structure on the road, neighbors watched incredulously as a Adams began digging up the road to install a septic system.\r\n\r\n“In my opinion, that’s why he’s claiming the road,” said David Youmans, the assessor most familiar with the property from previous plats. “So he’ll have enough room for the septic system.”\r\n\r\nOn Sept. 11, Adams was called back before Judge Dukes to determine if he was in contempt of his earlier injunction. Dukes determined that what Adams has installed, part of a drainage field, does not render the road impassable or constitute a permanent structure since it could be dug up.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe road was the only place he could put the drain field, Adams claimed.\r\n\r\nWhile Dukes said he could not find Adams in contempt, he still admonished him.\r\n\r\n“I wrote this order with the intent that basically everyone sort of leave that road alone,” Dukes said. “I had hoped and assumed that Mr. Adams wouldn’t do anything with the road, he would leave it completely alone, and y’all would wait to get the ruling. And so I am not happy with Mr. Adams for doing this without conferring with counsel.”\r\n\r\nAt the conclusion of the hearing, Adams turned toward several people in the courtroom there in support of Gardner and told them to “shut your mouth” and “kiss my ass.” He winked and smiled at his neighbors and continued to gesture until a sheriff’s deputy came over to calm the crowd.\r\n\r\nFive days later, Adams was arrested for assaulting a neighbor, who has nothing do with the road dispute.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSick of glancing the mailbox or barrels Adams has placed in the narrow bend in the road, Joey Heyward stopped to take photos. His intention was to send them to the county administrator to see what could be done.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSeeing Heyward stopped on the road, Adams ran out to confront him. As can be seen on a video obtained by The Island News, Adams threatened Heyward and began to get close to him. Heyward attempted to get back in his truck but Adams shut the truck’s door on his leg. Heyward called the police.\r\n\r\nHeyward said he has a hard time getting his boat trailer in and out of Ashton Drive and has hit Adams’ mailbox by accident before.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;The week before the arrest, Heyward said Adams chased him down Warsaw Island Road and followed him to a gas station where Heyward called police. Adams filmed Heyward the entire time, he said, until the police arrived.\r\n\r\n“He harasses everybody,” Heyward said.\r\n\r\nAt his bond hearing, Adams was ordered to turn over any firearms he owns. Heyward took out a restraining order soon after.\r\n<h4><strong>Waiting on a decision</strong></h4>\r\nGardner and the plaintiffs in the class action suit have been told it could take years before their suits are settled.&nbsp;<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/RES5948.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-41766\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/RES5948-1024x764.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"462\" height=\"345\"></a>\r\n\r\nAsked if he would like to see the dispute solved peacefully, Adams said, “These people will not go to peace. They don’t want peace.”&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAsked if he would ever consider sharing the road, Adams said no.\r\n\r\nIn the meantime, Gardner still cannot go out into his yard without being filmed or photographed by his neighbor.\r\n\r\nGardner’s daughter, Valerie, said the dispute has taken a toll on their family. She has a brother in Atlanta who, along with some others, is helping with their father’s legal fees.\r\n\r\n“We’re very tied up in knots over this whole thing,” she said.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAt times Gardner seems somewhat defeated, his shoulders slump forward when he is talking. At other times he is more animated, as if he still has some fight left.\r\n\r\n“They thought I was just going to take it,” he said. \"They thought I was going to lay down dead.”\r\n\r\nThe appeal is now with South Carolina’s Court of Appeals.\r\n\r\n<em>Above:</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Ed Atkins shows a copy of a legal document showing ownership of the disputed parcel of land to Charles Gardner, left. Gardner says the land is his. He says he pays the taxes on it but can’t get any help regarding the current dispute with a man who appears to be homesteading on the property.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Valerie Gardner, left, daughter of Charles Gardner, discusses past legal action regarding ownership of the parcel of land in dispute.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>One of many plot maps showing clear ownership and property lines of the disputed parcel of land on Warsaw Island.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>The contested boat ramp.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>A “No Trespassing” sign nailed to a wire fence post and evidence of piping system on the disputed parcel of land.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Richard Williamson, left, and Liz Santagati go over legal documents during their meeting Tuesday, Sept. 10, on Warsaw Island.</em>\r\n\r\n<i>Ruben Adams, who has closed the road at the end of Warsaw Island Road denying the community access to the boat ramp.</i>\r\n\r\n<em>Lumber balanced on 55-gallon drums, “Beward of the Dog” and “No Trespassing” signs and a “cattle fence” prohibit anyone from coming onto a parcel of land on Warsaw Island. 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Ages 3-9. Season is Oct. 28-Dec. 20. Cost is $55 for Y members, $70 for non-members. For additional info, contact Mike Woods, Y Sports Director, at 843-522-9622, ext. 244. Register at the Y or <a href=\"http://beaufort-jasperymca.org/\">beaufort-jasperymca.org</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Register to be a Tiger Shark</strong>\r\n\r\nBYAC Tiger Sharks Swim Team registration is open for the 2019-2020 season. There are three levels of swim team for ages 5 and up who meet swim team group requirements: Shark Pups; Group 1; and Group 2. Evaluations on going on now for group placement. Learn more online at <a href=\"http://beaufort-jasperymca.org/\">beaufort-jasperymca.org</a> (click on Aquatics&gt;Swim Team), stop by the Y in Port Royal (1801 Richmond Ave.) or call the Y at 843-522-9622.\r\n\r\n<strong>YMCA to offer CPR class</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Wardle Family YMCA, located at 1801 Richmond Ave in Port Royal, offers CPR classes for community members on Saturday, Nov. 23 from 8 a.m. to noon.\r\n\r\nCost is $35 for this YMCA-certified course and those interested need to register at the Y as space is limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Questions? Contact Lou Bergen, Aquatics Director to register for this class. Call the Y at 843-522-9622 or visit beaufort-jasperymca.org\r\n\r\n<strong>Get moving with Beaufort Track Club</strong>\r\n\r\nJoin the Beaufort Track Club at the Beaufort High School track from 6:30-7:30 p.m. each Tuesday night for an open community track workout. Beginner, intermediate, and advanced workouts are posted each week to ensure that you are getting the workout that you need.\r\n\r\nVisit the Facebook page “Beaufort Track Club” for more information.\r\n\r\n<strong>May River Quilters Guild</strong>\r\n\r\nOn the first Saturday of every month, the May River Quilters Guild meets at Palmetto Electric Cooperative, 1 Cooperative Way, Hardeeville. Members meet at 9:30 a.m. for social exchange. The meeting starts at 10 a.m. Please call 847-707-6034.\r\n\r\n<strong>Seaside Stitchers return to action</strong>\r\n\r\nThe American Sewing Guild (ASG) is a notional Organization of sewing enthusiasts. The S.C. Central Savannah River Chapter of the American Sewing Guild has a neighborhood group in the Beaufort area named Seaside Stitchers, which hs returned from hiatus. The meetings are the third Monday of the month at the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club at 1 p.m.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nMonthly meetings are for everyone who sews. It is for sewers of a variety of skill levels and interests so anyone who has an interest in sewing is encouraged to attend and find out what ASG is all about. For more information, go to <a href=\"http://www.asg.org/\">www.ASG.org</a>. For more information about Seaside Stitchers, contact Sheila Tindall at 843-838-9473\r\n\r\nParkinson’s support group\r\nA support group for individuals with Parkinson’s Disease and carepartners meets the first Thursday of each month at the Beaufort Memorial Lifefit Wellness Center from 1:30 to 3 p.m. For more information, visit our Facebook page or call Ric at 843-525-1229.\r\n\r\n<strong>Celebrating Citizenship in Beaufort\r\n</strong>On Saturday, October 26th, an event will be held in Beaufort\'s Waterfront Park to welcome and honor all of our naturalized citizens and provide information to those seeking citizenship. From 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Free refreshments! Live music! Bring a chair.\r\n\r\n<strong>4th Touch A Truck Fundraiser</strong>\r\n\r\nThe <a href=\"http://www.jslbeaufort.com/\">Junior Service League of Beaufort</a> will host its 4th Touch A Truck fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 16 in downtown Port Royal from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Paris Avenue. Cost of admission is $5 per person.\r\n\r\nTouch A Truck is a family event that offers a unique and interactive experience for children of all ages. Children will have the opportunity to see, touch, and safely explore their favorite vehicles that serve our community.\r\n\r\nThe event will feature many different types of equipment to explore, including a fire truck, ambulance, a Humvee, construction vehicles, and even a helicopter. The entertainment area will include a variety of activities including face painting, bounce-houses for kids and much more. And to round out the experience, enjoy music and fabulous food, drinks, and libations available for purchase.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nIn the case of rain, the event will be postponed to Dec. 7. Pets are not allowed at the event.\r\n\r\nCall Brittany Rosson at 618-967-6815 or visit <a href=\"http://www.touchatruckbeaufort.com/\">www.touchatruckbeaufort.com</a> for more information.\r\n\r\n<strong>Legal clinics at downtown library</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Library is offering free legal clinics at the downtown branch at 311 Scott St.\r\n\r\nEach clinic will feature a 30- to 40-minute lecture followed by an open question-and-answer session. All session run from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m.\r\n\r\nGet free answers concerning landlord/tenant law issues (Oct. 14) and family law issues (Oct. 28).\r\n\r\nFor more information, call the S.C. Bar Pro Bono Program at 803-799-6653, ext. 158 or 1-877-797-2227, ext. 158 or visit <a href=\"http://www.scbar.org/clinics\">www.scbar.org/clinics</a>.\r\n\r\nThe clinics are not designed to provide guidance on a specific situation. If you need legal advice on a specific situation, you will need to contact an attorney.\r\n\r\n<strong>Royal Pines arts and crafts event</strong>\r\n\r\nThe artists and crafts people of Royal Pines invite you to their fall event on the patio of The Tavern at the Lady’s Island Country Club from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 12. Items include handmade soaps and lotions, kiln-fired glass, bottle candles, photography, tie-dye clothing and much more. Bruster’s ice cream cart will be there with ice cream cups, apple dumplings, and their fall flavor.\r\n\r\n<strong>Friends of Hunting Island lighthouse tours</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Friends of Hunting Island will present tours of the historic Hunting Island Lighthouse at 10 a.m. every Thursday in October. Keeper Ted and his team will tell you all about the history of the Lighthouse, which was built in 1875 and is the only Lighthouse in South Carolina open to visitors.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nIf you are at least 44 inches tall, you may also climb the 184 steps to the top of the Lighthouse. Reservations are recommended by calling 843-838-7437 and the fee is $2 per person.\r\n\r\n<strong>Puppy Plunge at the YMCA</strong>\r\n\r\nYMCA Puppy Plunge will be held on the third Saturday of the month starting Oct. 19 from 9 to 11 a.m. (weather permitting) at the Y outdoor pool at 1801 Richmond Ave. in Port Royal. Pups can splash, swim and play in our safe, enclosed outdoor pool area.\r\n\r\nCost is $10 per pup, and all proceeds benefit the Y’s Learn to Swim program, which teaches local children and adults to swim at a reduced cost or for free. Dogs must be well behaved, current on all required vaccines and leashed until inside the pool area. Owners must be present at all times and humans are not permitted to swim in the Puppy Plunge. Visit <a href=\"http://beaufort-jasperymca.org/\">beaufort-jasperymca.org</a> or call 843-522-9622 for more information.\r\n\r\n<strong>TCL hosting annual oyster roast, 5k</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Technical College of the Lowcountry will host its annual oyster roast and 5K on Saturday, Oct. 19 at the Beaufort Campus at 921 Ribaut Road. The Halloween-themed Oyster Ghost Roast &amp; 5K by the Bay takes place on the TCL Beaufort Campus along the beautiful Beaufort River. The 5K starts at 5 p.m., spanning the campus and Spanish Moss Trail. The oyster roast kicks off at 6 p.m. with all-you-can-eat oysters, chili, hot dogs, brownies, lemon bars and more catered by Jim\'N Nick’s. All-You-Can-Drink wristbands are available for purchase at the gate for $10. The event will feature a live DJ, karaoke, cornhole, a college football viewing area, and lots of children’s activities.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe Oyster Ghost Roast (only) costs $30 for adults, $15 for ages 13-17 and is free for kids 12 and younger. The Oyster Ghost Roast and 5K by the Bay, which includes Oyster Roast/Afterparty Ticket, medal, and T-shirt, costs $60 for adults and $30 for those 17 and younger. All proceeds benefit the Student Veterans of America TCL Chapter and TCL’s Student Government Association. Learn more at <a href=\"http://www.tcl.edu/oyster\">www.tcl.edu/oyster</a> or call 843-525-8264.', 'What To Do', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'what-to-do-193', '', '', '2019-10-07 09:53:44', '2019-10-07 13:53:44', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41780', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(41782, 4, '2019-10-02 14:56:39', '2019-10-02 18:56:39', '<h4>By LEE SCOTT</h4>\r\nMy friends were all talking about the new Downton Abbey movie that has been released. Evidently it had a wonderful opening weekend.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nI expressed interest in seeing the movie because I did like the television series, but I am more interested in seeing the new movie Ad Astra. This is one of those science fiction movies and has to do with a daring mission to Neptune.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nNone of my friends seemed interested in going, but that is OK, because I am used to that response. I have been a lonely science fiction lover for years.\r\n\r\nIt started as a child when I found the first author I really liked, Jules Verne. He wrote Journey to the Center of the Earth, Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea, and The Mysterious Island, which all had me captivated.\r\n\r\nHe wrote more than 60 novels, and what is fascinating about these books is they were written in the 1860s and 1870s and described things that had not been invented yet. Things like solar sails, lunar modules, sky writing and tasers. I loved his imagination.\r\n\r\nAfter reading the Jules Verne books, I started to go to science fiction movies like Verne’s Around the World in Eighty Days. And I loved to watch the sci-fi television shows. It was so interesting to hear about a future that included communication devices (cell phones), video conferencing (Facetime) and voice activated digital assistants.\r\n\r\nI wonder how Jules Verne would feel about “Alexa” and “Hey Google.” With just a command from our voice they can turn on lights in our house, wake us up in the morning, describe our day’s appointments, and tell us if the traffic on our commuter route is blocked.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nOnce again, science fiction becomes realty and with it, I confess, my hidden fears about artificial intelligence and software. After all, my generation was exposed to movies like 2001, A Space Odyssey where a digital assistant named Hal killed the astronauts on the spaceship.\r\n\r\nI realize the voice-activated digital assistants must be very helpful for working parents with busy schedules.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n“Johnny has practice at 5 p.m.; Little Joanie has piano practice at 6; the heat in your home has just been turned up to 72 degrees at 4 p.m.”\r\n\r\nBut at what point, like Hal, does Alexa find a conflict between relaying information accurately and mission objectives. When does the science fiction turn into reality?\r\n\r\nYet, despite my fears regarding some of the science fiction predictions, I still love it.\r\n\r\nAnd so, as my friends get ready to watch Lady Mary welcome the King and Queen of England to Downton Abbey, I will be the one heading over to Auditorium No. 11 to watch Brad Pitt rocket off to Neptune.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'I have mixed feelings about when science fiction becomes real', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'i-have-mixed-feelings-about-when-science-fiction-becomes-real', '', '', '2019-10-02 14:56:39', '2019-10-02 18:56:39', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41782', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(41784, 4, '2019-10-02 15:01:02', '2019-10-02 19:01:02', 'By SCOTT GRABER\r\n\r\nIt is Friday, and I’m in the Freight Yard Pub in North Adams, Mass. This afternoon, I have a cup of cheese- and scallion-topped chili ($5), a Blue Moon beer that comes with an orange slice, and a seat at the polished maple bar.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nI’m in North Adams because my wife has a loft in a nearby (converted) textile mill.\r\n\r\nNorth Adams was once a smoke-shrouded town whose factories employed every able-bodied man and woman, as well as children as young as 8-years old. I know this to be true because I have a photograph of four Biafra-thin, hollow-eyed children holding lunch buckets and standing in front of the Eclipse Mill, where my wife paints.\r\n\r\nThen the mills went south, some to South Carolina, and eventually there was a shift (in the case of North Adams) to the manufacture of electronic components like capacitors. In the 1990s capacitor making went elsewhere and North Adams went into an economic tailspin. When Sprague Electric closed its doors and abandoned its red brick buildings, there was no work for anyone, anywhere.\r\n\r\nIn 2000 the State of Massachusetts acquired the Sprague properties and converted its sprawling campus into the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art. This was not to be a museum for Rembrandt, Rubens or even the impressionists like Matisse. This huge place was going to host contemporary art — MassMoCA would bring-in a dragonfly-looking, Huey Cobra-sized sculpture and hang it in a space large enough to house the Graf Zeppelin.\r\n\r\nFrom the start, the hip curators of MassMoCA believed in immersion — they wanted their patrons inside their “installations.” There was, for example, a frozen pond (indoor) where one was asked to jump into a hole in the ice. I know this to be true because I witnessed several museum goers jumping into this ice-cold, water-filled hole while the rest of us shook our heads in disbelief.\r\n\r\nA current installation — Into the Light — involves rooms suffused with a phosphorescent, cloud-like light that erases the walls, ceiling and floor. One enters these rooms after removing one’s shoes, putting on booties, and getting instructions about vertigo and nausea.\r\n\r\nChalkroom requires goggles and some instruction (for escape) if one panics. But once the preliminaries are over, one is allowed one to fly through a darkened universe in the manner of Luke Skywalker in the Millennium Falcon.\r\n\r\nThe art in these buildings is often confusing and usually controversial.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nAnd you do see older, balding, sandal and sock-wearing men looking upon a jumbled mound of concrete slabs, something you might see after a tsunami in Thailand, saying, “I can’t believe this crap! What the hell was this guy drinking?”\r\n\r\nIt’s clear their message is aimed at young people. These curators are betting their future on a younger cohort that wants to do more than look at Jackson Pollock and Mark Rothko. The numbers (245,000 visitors last year) seem to reinforce and reward this strategy.\r\n\r\nIt’s also clear that there’s a keen competition for tourists seeking enlightenment and entertainment in museums across the United States. This competition must be apparent to those who will manage Beaufort’s own Reconstruction Era National Park.\r\n\r\nIt’s not enough to display yellowing photographs or provide a gift shop stocked with mugs and magnets. These days there have to be exhibits that re-create the voices of Robert Smalls, Robert Brown Elliott and yes, Wade Hampton. There must be creative installations that highlight the hope, excitement and turmoil right after the Civil War.\r\n\r\nLikewise, we’ll need to show what St. Helena (and the South) looked, smelled and tasted like in 1870. There must be voices and videos that explain the complexity and confusion surrounding the division and sale of land to the Freedmen. There should be immersive, interactive exhibits that convey the disappointment with Jim Crow and, finally, the great migration from these parts in the first half of the 20th century.\r\n\r\nAnd these exhibits will have to be changed for time to time making way for new research, new writing, together with ongoing seminars where scholars debate land reform, reparations and the black experience in America. You’ve got to do these things if you intend to engage the Facebook-focused, iPhone-toting generation that rarely lifts his or her head from the small screen.\r\n\r\nThe Reconstruction Era National Park can become a center for research, debate and reform. Or it can be a dusty collection of photographs and cultural ephemera.', 'Reconstruction park must compete for attention in today’s landscape', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'reconstruction-park-must-compete-for-attention-in-todays-landscape', '', '', '2019-10-02 15:01:02', '2019-10-02 19:01:02', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41784', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(41787, 4, '2019-10-02 15:02:53', '2019-10-02 19:02:53', 'Whale Branch continued its best start to the season since 2011 with a 36-9 win at Philip Simmons on Friday.\r\n\r\nJadon Grant and Jaylen Reeves each scored two rushing touchdowns, De’Arius Hazel added a rushing score, and Jaden Jenkins had an interception for the Warriors.\r\n\r\nReeves rushed for 119 yards and two TDs on just nine carries, Hazel added 83 yards and a score on seven attempts, and Grant rushed six times for 41 yards and two TDs.\r\n\r\nJacQuez Frazier made 15 tackles and Hazel added seven to lead the defense.\r\n\r\nThe four-game winning streak is the Warriors’ longest to start the season since they won their first five games in 2011.\r\n\r\nWhale Branch (4-0) opens its difficult region schedule with a trip to Woodland on Friday.', 'Warriors roll to 4-0', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'warriors-roll-to-4-0', '', '', '2019-10-02 15:02:53', '2019-10-02 19:02:53', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41787', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(41790, 4, '2019-10-02 15:03:33', '2019-10-02 19:03:33', 'Battery Creek opened region play with a 35-8 loss at Wade Hampton on Friday.\r\n\r\nQuarterback Obadahous Wilson was the Dolphins’ top offensive threat, rushing nine times for 83 yards and the team’s lone touchdown and going 9-for-16 for 73 yards through the air.\r\n\r\nJaeon Allen added 73 yards on 14 carries, and Kyseem Jabar caught seven passes for 49 yards.\r\n\r\nBrandon Wilson had a team-high six tackles, Jeremiah Pinckney added five tackles (three for loss), and Jabar had three tackles and an interception to lead the Dolphins’ defense.\r\n\r\nBattery Creek (0-3) hosts Creekside Christian next Friday.', 'Dolphins fall to Red Devils', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'dolphins-fall-to-red-devils', '', '', '2019-10-02 15:03:33', '2019-10-02 19:03:33', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41790', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(41793, 4, '2019-10-02 15:05:07', '2019-10-02 19:05:07', '<strong>School board sets weather make-up days for Dorian</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Board of Education Monday night approved three make-up days – and waived a fourth day – to compensate for instructional days missed due to Hurricane Dorian.\r\n\r\nDistrict schools were closed four days Sept. 3-6. South Carolina state law requires minimum numbers of instructional days or hours, depending on the grade levels of students. Districts must incorporate three make-up days into their annual calendars, and once those three days are used, local boards of education have authority to waive up to three additional days.\r\n\r\nThe vote by the board largely supported the 2019-20 calendar approved last January but added minor modifications. The newly revised calendar includes:\r\n\r\n– Nov. 11 as a full instructional day.\r\n\r\n– Nov. 26 as a full instructional day.\r\n\r\n– Nov. 27 as a half-day.\r\n\r\n– March 13 as a full instructional day.\r\n\r\nThat combination added three instructional days, and the board voted to use its state statutory authority to waive the fourth day missed due to Dorian. The district’s revised 2019-20 calendar will be posted this week on the district’s website (<a href=\"http://beaufortschools.net/\">beaufortschools.net</a>) under the “Students” and “Parents” tabs.\r\n\r\n<strong>Beaufort’s Stowe studies abroad during fall semester</strong>\r\n\r\nBeaufort’s Frances Stowe is one of more than 50 Wofford students studying abroad during the Fall 2019 semester. Stowe, a member of the class of 2021, is studying abroad in Alicante, Spain.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nWofford College, established in 1854, is a four-year, residential liberal arts college located in Spartanburg. It offers 26 major fields of study to a student body of 1,690 undergraduates. Nationally known for the strength of its academic programs, outstanding faculty, study abroad participation and successful graduates, Wofford is home to one of the nation\'s 283 Phi Beta Kappa chapters.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n<strong>Mitchell named to Limestone Spring Honor Roll<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></strong>\r\n\r\nSammy Mitchell of Beaufort was named to the Limestone College\'s Spring 2019 Honor Roll.\r\n\r\nSammy was among 130 students honored. To qualify, students must be enrolled full time and earn a GPA of at least 3.75.\r\n\r\n<strong>Byam awarded scholarshp at Valdosta State<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></strong>\r\n\r\nValdosta State University has awarded Beaufort’s Andrew Byam the Student Scholarship for the 2019-2020 academic year. Byam is one of nearly 500 currently enrolled, incoming first-year, or transfer students selected to receive a scholarship through VSU Foundation Inc. These scholarships were established by private donors and are awarded each year to students with excellent academic achievement and/or financial need. Each recipient represents the high standards of the university.', 'School Briefs', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'school-briefs-51', '', '', '2019-10-02 15:05:07', '2019-10-02 19:05:07', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41793', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(41796, 4, '2019-10-02 15:06:18', '2019-10-02 19:06:18', 'A math teacher with more than 15 years of classroom experience was named the Beaufort County’s 2019-2020 District Teacher of the Year on Friday, Sept. 27.\r\n\r\nThe selection of Michelle Gordon, who teaches math at Bluffton High School, was announced during a celebration honoring teachers of the year from all of the district’s schools.\r\n\r\n“I am so awed by this, and so humbled,” Gordon said. “All of these memories are rushing through my head right now – memories of the wonderful teachers I’ve had and memories of the wonderful students I’ve had.”\r\n\r\nThe other finalists were Vicki Shockley of Lady’s Island Middle School, Keisha Miller of Joseph Shanklin Elementary School, Jill Exley of M.C. Riley Elementary School and Denise Bell of Hilton Head Island Elementary School.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nBluffton High Principal Denise Donica said Gordon is respected not only by her students, but by her colleagues as well.\r\n\r\n“She’s amazing,” Donica said. “She’s so passionate about what she does, and everybody in our building loves her.”\r\n\r\nShane Gault, executive manager of Hilton Head Buick-GMC-Cadillac, presented Gordon with a $5,000 cash prize.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nGordon holds a Master of Education degree in Educational Leadership from the University of South Carolina, a Master of Science degree in Mathematics from the University of South Carolina, and a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, summa cum laude, from South Carolina State University.\r\n\r\nShe is a member of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), South Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics (SCCTM), and South Carolina Leader of Mathematics Education (SCLME).<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nBecoming District Teacher of the Year is a three-step process that begins when school-level teachers of the year are selected in April. Those wishing to compete for District Teacher of the Year submit detailed applications by the end of July.\r\n\r\nIn the second step, a selection committee consisting of parents, former educators and community leaders from across Beaufort County reviews the applications and rates them using a numerical scoring system. The five highest-scoring applicants are named as finalists.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nIn the third step, the finalists are interviewed by a separate review committee again composed of judges from across the county. The judges scored candidates based on how well they respond to questions about current education issues. After those interviews, the panel selects the District Teacher of the Year in September, and that person represents Beaufort County in the S.C. State Teacher of the Year program. Finalists for the state program will be announced in February.\r\n\r\n<strong>2019-20 Teachers of the Year</strong>\r\n\r\nListed by school\r\n\r\nBattery Creek High School: Beth Ann Melton\r\n\r\nBeaufort Elementary School: Christene Johnson-Holmes\r\n\r\nBeaufort High School: Wendy Lacombe\r\n\r\nBeaufort Middle School: Rhonda McCauley\r\n\r\nBeaufort/Jasper Academy for Career Excellence: Raquel Bryan\r\nBluffton Elementary School: Rachel Gauvreau\r\n\r\nBluffton High School: Michelle Gordon**\r\n\r\nBluffton Middle School: Donna Floyd\r\n\r\nBroad River Elementary: Arriel Young\r\n\r\nCoosa Elementary: Cynthia Jeffrey\r\n\r\nH.E. McCracken Middle School: Emily Rietveld\r\n\r\nHilton Head ECC: Kimberly Bambeck\r\n\r\nHilton Head Island High School: Josh Wall<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nHilton Head Island Elementary School: Denise Bell**<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nHilton Head Island Middle School: DeAnna Campbell-Holmes\r\n\r\nHilton Head Island School for the Creative Arts: Lyn Raichle\r\nJoseph S. Shanklin Elementary School: Keisha Miller **\r\nLady’s Island Elementary School: Kwame Thornton<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nLady’s Island Middle School: Vicki Shockley**\r\n\r\nMay River High School: Julie Collins\r\n\r\nMichael C. Riley Elementary School: Jill Exley**\r\n\r\nMossy Oaks Elementary School: Amy Squires<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nOkatie Elementary School: Amanda Hogshead\r\n\r\nPort Royal Elementary School: Corey Hollis\r\n\r\nPritchardville Elementary School: Deree Ward\r\n\r\nRed Cedar Elementary School: Leanne Black\r\n\r\nRight Choices: Nancy Wolff<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nRiver Ridge Academy: Kim Fields\r\n\r\nRobert Smalls International Academy: Ashley Holland\r\nSt. Helena Elementary School: Sharonda Coaxum\r\n\r\nWhale Branch Early College High School: Freda McCanick\r\n\r\nWhale Branch Elementary School: Gerald Greene\r\n\r\nWhale Branch Middle School: Karen Tooman\r\n\r\nAdult Education: Jannie Mae Williams\r\n\r\n**District Teacher of the Year Finalists', 'Bluffton’s Gordon named Beaufort County Teacher of the Year', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'blufftons-gordon-named-beaufort-county-teacher-of-the-year', '', '', '2019-10-02 15:06:18', '2019-10-02 19:06:18', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41796', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(41798, 4, '2019-10-02 15:07:54', '2019-10-02 19:07:54', '<strong>Country may spray for mosquitoes through Friday</strong>\r\n\r\nBeaufort County Mosquito Control may conduct aerial and/or ground treatments from through Oct. 4. Mosquito Control applies EPA-registered public health insecticide during ideal weather using low-flying aircraft throughout daylight hours and spray trucks from about 11 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. For additional information, please contact Mosquito Control at 843-255-5800.\r\n\r\n<strong>Marines conducting live fire training</strong>\r\n\r\nMarine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island will be commencing live fire training from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 5.\r\nThe marsh and waterways in the range impact area – to include Archers Creek, Ribbon Creek, and Edding Creek – will be closed to boater traffic. For questions regarding firing times and waterway closures, please contact the Weapons and Field Training Battalion Range Control at 843-228-3170.\r\n\r\n<strong>BCSD’s Rodriguez speaker for LIBPA’s October meeting</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Lady’s Island Business Professionals Associtation will hold it’s October meeting at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8 at the Beaufort Realtors’ Association Headquarters at Palmetto Business Park on Lady’s Island.\r\n\r\nThe guest speaker will be Beaufort County School District Superintendent Frank Rodriguez. Rodriguez served South Florida in a variety of capacities – as a teacher, principal as well as an Area and Regional Superintendent. He has a Bachelor of Science Degree, a Master\'s Degree and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership.\r\n\r\nDr. Rodriguez lives in Beaufort County with his wife and their two children. He is driven by the notion that a great education is the key to a person\'s future, and he dedicates himself to ensuring that each and every child receives one.\r\n\r\n<strong>100 Women Who Care Beaufort holding final meeting of year</strong>\r\n\r\n100 Women Who Care Beaufort will hold its final meeting of 2019 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, 5:30-6:30 (registration at 5 p.m.).\r\n\r\nFounded by Jeneane Ryan, this organization brings together women four times a year to choose a deserving, nonprofit organization in Northern Beaufort County to receive $100 from each member. Since 2015, this organization has raised $266,700.\r\n\r\nThe meeting will be held at First Presbyterian Church of Beaufort, 1201 North Street in the Fellowship Hall. For more information, call 703-472-1780 or visit 100WWCBeaufort@gmail.com.\r\n\r\n<strong>County Channel’s Coastline features BCSD’s Rodriguez</strong>\r\n\r\nA new episode of The County Channel’s series <a href=\"http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&amp;enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTkwOTI2LjEwNzE0NjYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE5MDkyNi4xMDcxNDY2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2NzkzNDA1JmVtYWlsaWQ9dGhlaXNsYW5kbmV3c0BnbWFpbC5jb20mdXNlcmlkPXRoZWlzbGFuZG5ld3NAZ21haWwuY29tJnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mbXZpZD0mZXh0cmE9JiYm&amp;&amp;&amp;100&amp;&amp;&amp;https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=govdelivery&amp;v=1VKirAL9AbE\">Coastline</a> introduces Beaufort County School District Superintendent Frank Rodriguez. Rodriguez will join host Suzanne Larson to discuss topics including the Beaufort County School District as one of the biggest employers in the county and the upcoming November school referendum.\r\n\r\nCoastline airs on The County Channel Sundays at 9:30 a.m., Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m., Thursdays at 8 p.m., and Fridays at 9 a.m. Coastline is a monthly news show filmed in-studio and produced by The County Channel.\r\n\r\nWatch all programming for The County Channel on Comcast Ch. 2, Hargray Chs. 9 and 113, and Spectrum Ch. 1304. Viewers can also watch programming live and on-demand at <a href=\"http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&amp;enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTkwOTI2LjEwNzE0NjYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE5MDkyNi4xMDcxNDY2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2NzkzNDA1JmVtYWlsaWQ9dGhlaXNsYW5kbmV3c0BnbWFpbC5jb20mdXNlcmlkPXRoZWlzbGFuZG5ld3NAZ21haWwuY29tJnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mbXZpZD0mZXh0cmE9JiYm&amp;&amp;&amp;101&amp;&amp;&amp;https://beaufortcountysc.gov/the-county-channel/?utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=govdelivery\">The County Channel’s website</a> at <a href=\"http://www.beaufortcountysc.gov/\">www.beaufortcountysc.gov</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>LowCountry Habitat for Humanity announces staff change</strong>\r\n\r\nThe LowCountry Habitat for Humanity Board of Directors announced that Executive Director Chet Houston has accepted a new position at the Department of the Navy as a Management Supervisory Analyst. While an actual date for Chet’s departure has not yet been determined, the move is expected to be effective in November.\r\nThe Board of Directors has developed a committee to immediately begin an executive search for a new Executive Director. For more information about LowCountry Habitat for Humanity, please call 843-522-3500.\r\n\r\n<strong>United Way of the Lowcountry seeking Community Impact Volunteers</strong>\r\n\r\nUnited Way of the Lowcountry is recruiting volunteers to serve on the Community Impact Committee. These volunteers help determine how undesignated United Way Annual Campaign donations will be distributed to local agencies and services throughout Beaufort and Jasper Counties.\r\n\r\nWith the community\'s support, United Way is focusing on four priority areas: basic needs, education, health and income/family stability.\r\n\r\nThis funding cycle, United Way of the Lowcountry is seeking volunteers to review programs in the areas of Education and Health. No experience is needed and training is provided.\r\n\r\nVolunteers must be able to attend one of the training dates. All training will take place at the United Way of the Lowcountry office, located at 1277 Ribaut Road in Beaufort.\r\n\r\nThe remaining training dates are Oct. 7 (2-4 p.m.) and Oct. 15 (9-11 a.m.).<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThose interested in participating should contact Chrystie Turner at <a href=\"mailto:cturner@uwlowcountry.org\">cturner@uwlowcountry.org</a> or call 843-379-3067 for more information. Visit <a href=\"http://www.uwlowcountry.org/\">www.uwlowcountry.org</a> for more information.', 'News Briefs', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'news-briefs-126', '', '', '2019-10-02 15:07:54', '2019-10-02 19:07:54', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41798', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(41800, 4, '2019-10-02 15:09:04', '2019-10-02 19:09:04', 'The <a href=\"http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&amp;enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTkwOTE3LjEwMjk2MTAxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE5MDkxNy4xMDI5NjEwMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2Nzg5NTE0JmVtYWlsaWQ9dGhlaXNsYW5kbmV3c0BnbWFpbC5jb20mdXNlcmlkPXRoZWlzbGFuZG5ld3NAZ21haWwuY29tJnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mbXZpZD0mZXh0cmE9JiYm&amp;&amp;&amp;100&amp;&amp;&amp;https://www.beaufortcountysc.gov/solid-waste-and-recycle/?utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=govdelivery\">Beaufort County Public Works Department Solid Waste and Recycling Section</a> has rescheduled the two free electronics recycling events canceled due to Hurricane Dorian.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe events will be held Saturday, Oct. 5, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the following locations:\r\n– Beaufort County Public Works, 9 Benton Field Road, Bluffton\r\n– Beaufort County Public Works, 140 Shanklin Road, Beaufort\r\n\r\nThe event is open to all county residents. Any personal computers, laptops, CRT monitors, LCD monitors, CRT televisions, non-CRT televisions, printers, hard drives and miscellaneous electronics (microwaves, cell phones, radios, fax machines, and typewriters) will be accepted.\r\n\r\nThe department will also host a free shredding event for county residents Oct. 5, at the Shanklin Road Convenience Center from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.\r\n\r\nFor more information, visit <a href=\"http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&amp;enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTkwOTE3LjEwMjk2MTAxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE5MDkxNy4xMDI5NjEwMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2Nzg5NTE0JmVtYWlsaWQ9dGhlaXNsYW5kbmV3c0BnbWFpbC5jb20mdXNlcmlkPXRoZWlzbGFuZG5ld3NAZ21haWwuY29tJnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mbXZpZD0mZXh0cmE9JiYm&amp;&amp;&amp;104&amp;&amp;&amp;https://www.beaufortcountysc.gov/solid-waste-and-recycle/?utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=govdelivery\">www.beaufortcountysc.gov/recycle</a> or contact the Solid Waste and Recycling Section at 843-255-2736.', 'County offers electronics recycling, shredding events Oct. 5', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'county-offers-electronics-recycling-shredding-events-oct-5-2', '', '', '2019-10-02 15:09:04', '2019-10-02 19:09:04', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41800', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(41802, 4, '2019-10-02 15:10:05', '2019-10-02 19:10:05', 'President Donald Trump has approved Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in Beaufort and 10 other South Carolina counties affected by Hurricane Dorian, according to a release from Governor Henry McMaster’s office.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Public Assistance Program helps reimburse local governments, state agencies, and eligible private non-profit organizations for certain expenses they have incurred during large-scale emergencies. Federal disaster aid is not available for individual residents.\r\n\r\nOn Sept. 5, Governor McMaster formally requested a disaster declaration from the White House for Beaufort, Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton, Dillon, Dorchester, Georgetown, Horry, Jasper, Marion, and Williamsburg counties. His request followed an assessment of damages by representatives of the S.C. Emergency Management Division, local governments, and FEMA.\r\n\r\nUnder the Public Assistance Program, state agencies, affected local governments, and certain private non-profit organizations are eligible to apply for federal funding to pay 75 percent of the approved costs under certain categories such as debris removal and road repair related to the storm.\r\n\r\nThe FEMA Public Assistance program categories are as follows:\r\n\r\nCategory A: Debris Removal<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nCategory B: Emergency Protective Measures<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nCategory C: Roads and Bridges<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nCategory D: Water Control Facilities<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nCategory E: Buildings and Equipment<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nCategory F: Utilities<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nCategory G: Parks, Recreational Facilities, and Other Items<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe division of the remaining 25 percent will be determined later.\r\n\r\nThe declaration also makes cost-shared funding available to the state for approved projects that reduce or mitigate future disaster risks. Funds under this program will be available to state agencies, local governments, and certain non-profit organizations only. A wide variety of potential projects are eligible.\r\n\r\nRepresentatives from the SCEMD Recovery Section will explain procedures for requesting assistance at a series of applicant briefings at locations to be announced soon in the affected areas.', 'Federal assistance approved for Beaufort, 10 other SC counties', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'federal-assistance-approved-for-beaufort-10-other-sc-counties', '', '', '2019-10-02 15:10:05', '2019-10-02 19:10:05', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41802', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(41805, 4, '2019-10-02 15:11:10', '2019-10-02 19:11:10', '<strong>Agapé Hospice seeking volunteers</strong>\r\n\r\nAgapé volunteers all have one thing in common: a calling and willing heart to serve. From teens to senior adults from all cultures and backgrounds, Agapé has a role you can fill. Our volunteer team members are such a huge part of who Agapé is, and we would love to have you on our team. We currently have volunteer positions opened in five counties: Allendale, Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, and Jasper. If you are interested or would like more information please contact Ashlee Powers, Volunteer Coordinator at 843-473-6204 or by email at <a href=\"mailto:apowers@agapehospice.com\">apowers@agapehospice.com</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Lions Club adding eyeglass dropboxes</strong>\r\n\r\nIn honor of World Sight Day, Oct. 10, the Beaufort Lions Club will place additional drop boxes for eyeglasses donations in various businesses and locations around the area during the week of Oct. 6-12. Used prescription eyeglasses, unused contact lens, hearing aids, and cell phones are collected, sent to S.C. Lions Charitable Services in Columbia, sterilized and graded, and then provided to doctors to distribute to patients in developing areas of South America.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nPermanent donation boxes are at the Scott Street library, the St. Helena Library, Beaufort Memorial Hospital, AMVets, the Naval Hospital, and local eye doctor offices. Additional boxes will be placed at TCL (library, health science, and the administration office) and at Sea Island Presbyterian Church.\r\n\r\nPlease plan to donate your used/no longer needed prescription eyeglasses and contact the Lions Club to help those less fortunate who need eyeglasses. The Beaufort Lions Club meets the first and third Monday of each month in the back room at Golden Corral – dinner at 6, meeting at 6:30. Please come and get to know us.', 'Health Briefs', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'health-briefs-15', '', '', '2019-10-02 15:11:10', '2019-10-02 19:11:10', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41805', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(41808, 4, '2019-10-02 15:12:40', '2019-10-02 19:12:40', '<h4>By DR. MARK SIEGEL<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></h4>\r\nOn August 27, 2019, Alcon introduced AcrySof IQ PanOptix Trifocal IOL in the U.S., the first and only FDA-approved trifocal lens. On September 18, 2019, I implanted the first patient in Beaufort County with this amazing and technologically advanced IOL.\r\n\r\nPanOptix delivers an exceptional combination of near, intermediate and distance vision and substantially reduces the need for glasses.\r\n\r\nMore than 99 percent of PanOptix patients in the FDA clinical study said they would choose the same lens again.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nPanOptix is already one of the leading presbyopia-correcting IOLs in more than 70 countries. It is designed for today’s active lifestyles, from viewing mobile devices and computer screens to high-quality distance vision in a range of lighting conditions.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe new lens uses ENLIGHTEN®Optical Technology, a proprietary design that optimizes intermediate vision without compromising near and distance vision. Available in spherical and toric designs for astigmatism, PanOptix is built on Alcon’s proven AcrySof IQ IOL platform that has been implanted in more than 120 million eyes globally.\r\n\r\nI am proud to bring this new class of IOL to Beaufort County. I am leveraging Alcon’s years of experience with PanOptix in other countries and my 15 years of experience with their ReStor multifocal IOL to provide the best possible outcome for our patients.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nMy goal is to ensure optimal outcomes for cataract patients looking to correct their vision at all distances, with the vast majority of them never needing to wear glasses post-surgery.\r\n\r\nThe FDA approval of PanOptix was based on a pivotal study at 12 investigational sites in the U.S. With this single trifocal lens design, PanOptix patients demonstrated exceptional, uninterrupted vision.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nMore than 4 million cataract surgeries are performed each year in the U.S., which is projected to increase by more than 16 percent by the end of 2024. The presbyopia-correcting IOL market is expected to grow 60 percent by the end of 2024.\r\n\r\nThe U.S. ophthalmology community has been eagerly awaiting FDA approval of PanOptix. While reviewing the clinical trials and now seeing firsthand the patients results I’ve already implanted with the PanOptix, my expectations have been exceeded as have those of my patients.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nI can appreciate how patients undergoing cataract surgery today want a replacement lens that delivers the vision they need to live full, active lives without always being dependent on glasses. PanOptix is an excellent lens option to address these needs and is clinically proven to deliver an outstanding range of vision.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nI am privileged and proud to offer this exciting new IOL technology in conjunction with laser-assisted refractive cataract surgery.\r\n\r\n<em>Dr. Mark Siegel is the medical director at Sea Island Ophthalmology at 111 High Tide Drive (off Midtown Drive near Low Country Medical Group). Visit <a href=\"http://www.seaislandophthalmology.com.\">www.seaislandophthalmology.com.</a></em>', 'First FDA-approved trifocal lenses rech Beaufort County patients', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'first-fda-approved-trifocal-lenses-rech-beaufort-county-patients', '', '', '2019-10-02 15:12:40', '2019-10-02 19:12:40', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41808', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(41811, 4, '2019-10-02 15:13:38', '2019-10-02 19:13:38', '<h4>By LAURA KAPONER</h4>\r\nEstablishing a strong support network is a key ingredient in recovery. Typically, supports may consist of medical professionals, peers, religious organizations, family, friends, and even social media.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nWhat might be just as beneficial is thinking slightly outside the box, using animal companions as supports.\r\n\r\nVeronica Morris, a founder of Psychiatric Service Dog Partners (PSDP), explains “Under the Americans with Disabilities Act three things are required for a dog to be a service dog. 1) The handler must have a disability. 2) The dog must be trained to do work or tasks that help with the disability. 3) The dog must be well behaved in public, because if it isn’t, the dog can legally be kicked out of the public place.”<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nPsychiatric Service Dog Partners, founded in 2012, is unlike traditional service dog organizations because it is completely volunteer run by people with disabilities. Their mission is to promote the mental health of people using service dogs for psychiatric disabilities by educating, advocating, providing expertise, facilitating peer support, and promoting responsible service dog training and handling.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe organization’s main avenues of support are an extensive website and a free online peer guidance group.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nService animals are specifically trained to help a person with their disability whereas emotional support animals (ESAs) help their disabled handlers by just being there. ESAs are not allowed in public with the exception of flying, but are allowed in no-pet housing.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nUnfortunately there are several websites offering to “certify” animals; although they aren’t breaking any laws, there is no legal meaning in what they do. This is something people should be aware of.\r\n\r\nIt is because of these scams, as well as people claiming their animal companions are Service Animals when they are not, that actually make things even more challenging for legitimate service animals.\r\n\r\nMorris faced discrimination with her service dog, Hestia, especially having an invisible disability.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nPublic access issues can prove challenging. She was once kicked off a city bus by the driver who didn’t believe she had the right to have her service dog ride with her. This driver decided to communicate with all the other local bus drivers to refuse to pick Morris up.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nMorris experienced a panic attack, and she didn’t feel comfortable bus riding for months after the incident. Hestia is trained to intensely lick Veronica when she senses a rise in anxiety levels cueing Morris to utilize coping techniques to deescalate her symptoms.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nSecondly Hestia is trained to press off Morris’ arm and into her chest. This is called pressure therapy and has been shown to release oxytocin and serotonin to help mitigate some symptoms.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nIf you have a disability that could be helped by a dog and enjoy dogs, then a service animal may be an important addition to your recovery. However, it is important to do the research first, as it’s a huge lifestyle change, can be expensive, and the proper training requires plenty of time and patience.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nSee PSDP’s website <a href=\"http://www.psych.dog/\">www.psych.dog</a> for further information.', 'A service animal may be an important addition to recovery', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'a-service-animal-may-be-an-important-addition-to-recovery', '', '', '2019-10-02 15:13:38', '2019-10-02 19:13:38', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41811', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(41814, 4, '2019-10-02 15:14:54', '2019-10-02 19:14:54', '<h4>By CELIA STRONG</h4>\r\nAround the wine world, regardless of country or region, there are wine makers known more for making one type of wine than another. Even though they make others as well.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nChampagne makers are known for their bubbles even though they sometimes produce still wines.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nNew Zealand wineries are best known for their Sauvignon Blancs even though they make some terrific red wines.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nIn California, Orin Swift Cellars is far better known for all their red wines. And yet, they make some excellent and unique whites.\r\n\r\nIn 1995, David Swift Phinney went to went to Florence, Italy with a friend. To “study.”\r\n\r\nBut, surprise, surprise, he discovered wine. Not just drinking it, but making it, as well. A few years later, in 1997, and after graduation, he got a job at Robert Mondavi Winery, as a temporary harvest worker. As hard as the work was, he decided it had to be for himself.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nIn 1998, he founded Orin Swift Cellars. (His father’s middle name was “Orin,” and “Swift” was his mother’s maiden name.) Starting with two tons of Zinfandel, he made wine for himself and others. For 10 years. More travel, more success, more options financially and in the world of wine, he grew his brand to include a wide range of domestic wines as well as wines made from imported juice.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nSome brands he has sold, but he’s always moving forward. Today, maybe because he started with Zinfandels, and other big, bold reds, his reputation and success is hugely slanted toward reds. But he does do some spectacular whites that should be explored.\r\n\r\nThe Orin Swift Veldora is made from 100 percent Sauvignon Blanc, grown in the Tofanelli Vineyard in Calistoga. This is a canary yellow wine with vibrant aromas and flavors. Honeydew melons, peaches, citrus (lemon marmalade especially), rich cream, mango, fig, pineapple, and nectarine. It has a lively band of acidity, a hint of minerality, all wrapped in a silky, lush body.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nIt is 95 percent fermented in stainless steel and 5 percent in French oak barrels. The label depicts church candles and statues of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Proceeds from this wine go to a charity that provides medical services to immigrants, mostly from the vineyards. Dave Phinney did think the vineyard work was that hard. For $29.99 at Bill’s Liquors\r\n\r\nOrin Swift Mannequin is also from California. Sourced from several vineyards, these grapes, 100 percent Chardonnay, are allowed to stay on their vines until they turn golden brown. They are barrel fermented in new and slightly used French oak.\r\n\r\nIt is the blending of all the variations – vineyards, barrels, ripeness, nine months of sur lie aging -- that make this wine such a unique Chardonnay. It has aromas and flavors that include Meyer lemon, honeydew, butterscotch, honeysuckle, jasmine, white pepper, fennel, pineapple, honey, nectarines, crème brûlée. And more. This label, and the wine’s name, comes from a Nicki Minaj song, Roman’s Revenge. Dave heard it on the radio in his car one day, and loved the line “You at a stand still, mannequin.” For $29.99 at Bill’s Liquors.\r\n\r\nCorse white wine is named for Corsica, the French island where its grapes are grown. One hundred percent Vermentino. Corse is the result of three years of research and development to find the best vineyard sites to make a true “Corsican” style Vermentino.\r\n\r\nThese grapes are fermented in stainless steel tanks. Its aromas and flavors are huge, and lively and crisp. Fresh green apples, bittersweet almonds, Thai basil, and flowers. Well-suited to many different style cuisines, all year long. This label depicts the hand crafted shepherds’ knife used on Corsica. For $17.99 at Bill’s Liquors.\r\n\r\nSo, from the great red wine maker, three totally excellent and unique whites. Enjoy.', 'Not on the red side', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'not-on-the-red-side-2', '', '', '2019-10-02 15:14:54', '2019-10-02 19:14:54', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41814', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(41816, 4, '2019-10-02 15:16:54', '2019-10-02 19:16:54', 'October’s First Friday Event, hosted by The Downtown Beaufort Merchants Association, will be the perfect way to welcome fall and jump start the weekend while spending an evening out with family and friends.\r\n\r\nThe event runs from 5 to 8 p.m., and businesses and restaurants along Bay Street and the downtown business core will feature promotions, demonstrations and specials throughout the evening.\r\n\r\nFirst Friday shoppers will have the opportunity to join in the fun as 30 participating Merchant Association member businesses host a Halloween themed scavenger hunt.\r\n\r\nShoppers can pick up a punch card from one of the participating businesses and as they browse and shop, look for pumpkin photos placed throughout each business.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nAfter visiting at least 10 business and receiving a punch from each one, they will be entered to win a cash prize. First prize is $200, second prize is $100 and third prize is $50.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nEntries will be turned in for a drawing to take place at 8 p.m. (participants must be at least age 18 to be eligible for prizes). The drawing will take place and winners announced on the plaza by the clock on Bay St.\r\n\r\nFirst Friday is a perfect reason to visit downtown, to have a great meal and check out unique shops, galleries, and specialty stores.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThis and all First Friday Events are free and open to the public. For information about First Friday and the Downtown Merchants Association, visit <a href=\"http://www.downtownbeaufortsc.org/\">www.downtownbeaufortsc.org</a>.', 'First Friday: Eat, Shop, and Be Scary', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'first-friday-eat-shop-and-be-scary', '', '', '2019-10-02 15:16:54', '2019-10-02 19:16:54', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41816', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(41821, 4, '2019-10-02 15:17:38', '2019-10-02 19:17:38', 'On Friday, Oct. 11, the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce will celebrate the grand opening of the Old South Exterminators\' new location with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The celebration takes place from noon until 4 p.m. The ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at 1 p.m.\r\n\r\nOld South Exterminators invites the public to attend the celebration. Guests are invited to 1 Oakwood Drive on Lady’s Island to meet the branch manager, see the new office, and enjoy light refreshments.\r\n\r\nOld South Exterminators is a family owned and operated business started in Ridgeland in 1968. Visit OldSouthExterminatorsInc.com for more information.', 'Old South Exterminators celebrates grand opening of Beaufort location', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'old-south-exterminators-celebrates-grand-opening-of-beaufort-location', '', '', '2019-10-02 15:17:38', '2019-10-02 19:17:38', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41821', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(41823, 4, '2019-10-02 15:18:22', '2019-10-02 19:18:22', 'Shorts at High Noon will begin its fall season Wednesday, Oct. 9.\r\n\r\nShorts at High Noon is a collection of indie short films, student films and animation films included in the Beaufort Film Society\'s library of films. These films were official submissions, finalists and, in some cases, winners the Beaufort International Film Festival from 2007-2019.\r\n\r\nScreenings will take place at the Technical College of the Lowcountry, Beaufort campus located at 921 Ribaut Road, Bldg 12, Auditorium. Check in at 11:30 a.m. Admittance is free.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nScreenings begin promptly at noon and will conclude by 1 p.m. School is in session. Please allow yourself some time to find a parking space. Vehicle parking is available immediately adjacent to Maclean Hall (film screenings take place here) and the opposite side of Ribaut Road adjacent to the Administration Building (Building 3).<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nA pedestrian walkway is available under Ribaut Road from Building 3 parking to Maclean Hall. It is kindly requested that guests refrain from parking in posted faculty and staff parking spaces.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nCurb-side drop off is available at the front doors of Maclean Hall prior to proceeding to general parking.\r\n\r\nScreening on Oct. 9 include:\r\n\r\n– Unearthed (15 minutes), Charleston, S.C. (BIFF 2019) (Short)\r\n\r\n– Path of Dreams (26 minutes), Los Angeles, Calif. (BIFF 2019) (Short)\r\n\r\n– Karma (4 minutes), Los Angeles, Calif. (BIFF 2018) (Animation)', 'Shorts at High Noon returns for fall', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'shorts-at-high-noon-returns-for-fall', '', '', '2019-10-02 15:18:22', '2019-10-02 19:18:22', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41823', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(41825, 4, '2019-10-02 15:20:43', '2019-10-02 19:20:43', 'Blythewood spoiled Beaufort High’s home debut, as the Eagles dug an early hole and never recovered in a 56-21 loss Friday.\r\n\r\nThe Bengals jumped out to a 28-0 lead early in the second quarter before James Dagin got the Eagles on the board with a 5-yard touchdown run. Quarterback Tyler Haley added a 5-yard TD run later in the quarter, but Blythewood took a 42-14 lead into halftime.\r\n\r\nThe Bengals tacked on two more touchdowns to extend the lead to 56-14 before Haley hit Rhogue Wallace for a 20-yard touchdown pass to cap the scoring.\r\n\r\nHaley finished 22-of-37 for 239 yards and a touchdown and added 80 yards and a TD on 10 carries. Dagin rushed 12 times for 95 yards and a score and caught five passes for 44 yards, and Daniel Phares had seven receptions for 90 yards.\r\n\r\nEamon Smalls anchored the Eagles’ defense with six tackles, one for a loss.\r\n\r\nThe Eagles (0-4) travel to Effingham County (Ga.) on Friday.\r\n\r\n<em>Above: Beaufort High’s Matthew Haley gets some serious air time and comes down with the ball during the second quarter of the Eagles’ non-region game against Blythewood on Friday at Beaufort High School. Despite Haley’s efforts, the Eagles went on to lose 56-21.</em>', 'Bengals ruin Eagles’ home opener', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'bengals-ruin-eagles-home-opener', '', '', '2019-10-02 15:20:43', '2019-10-02 19:20:43', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41825', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(41829, 4, '2019-10-02 15:22:33', '2019-10-02 19:22:33', 'Beaufort Academy picked up its first win since last year’s SCISA 8-man state championship game, as the Eagles routed Northside Christian 54-6 on Friday.\r\n\r\nThe defense got the scoring started with Jackson Davis’ 25-yard interception return for a touchdown on Northside’s opening series.\r\n\r\nElijah Fess rushed for 201 yards and a touchdown on 11 carries, and Kevin Rogers rushed for 153 yards and four scores on just eight attempts to fuel the Eagles’ offensive breakout. Kaishawn Jenkins threw a 17-yard touchdown pass to William Tumlin.\r\n\r\nBA’s defense turned in its best effort of the season with Jacob Union leading the way with 12 tackles and Malakai Steniger adding eight.\r\n\r\nThe Eagles (1-3) play at St. John’s Christian next Friday.\r\n\r\n<em>\r\nBeaufort Academy’s Elijah Fess (17) wraps up the legs of Northside Christian’s Max McKenna during the first quarter Friday night at Merritt Field. The BA defense held Northside Christian Academy to just 6 points during the Eagles’ non-region home game. BA won 54-6.</em>', 'BA gets back in win column', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'ba-gets-back-in-win-column', '', '', '2019-10-02 15:22:33', '2019-10-02 19:22:33', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41829', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(41833, 4, '2019-10-02 15:23:26', '2019-10-02 19:23:26', 'With National Fire Prevention Week looming on the horizon Oct. 6-12,<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>local State Farm insurance agent Andy Corriveau did his part to assist in the fight, donating fire prevention kits to the City of Beaufort/Town of Port Royal Fire Department.\r\n\r\n“These kits are designed to help educate and inform the community, and I appreciate Chief Reece Bertholf and Captain Ross Vezin for joining forces,” Corriveau said. “One life saved, one injury prevented, one house fire that doesn’t happen, that’s what we are all working toward with community education.”\r\n\r\nBertholf is chief for the combined Beaufort and Port Royal fire department and Vezin leads the department’s training division.\r\n\r\n“We have a strong community outreach effort, and we train our firefighters as well as our residents and business owners about preventing fires,” Bertholf said. “Having a partner like Andy Corriveau makes our work a little easier.”\r\n\r\nThe fire prevention kits donated to the City of Beaufort/Town of Port Royal Fire Department contain educational fire prevention materials for homeowners and children. Firefighters can share the information at fire stations or at community events.\r\n\r\nFor more information on National Fire Prevention Week, visit <a href=\"http://www.nfpa.org/fpw\">www.nfpa.org/fpw</a>.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>', 'Local insurance agent donates fire prevention kits to Beaufort Fire Department', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'local-insurance-agent-donates-fire-prevention-kits-to-beaufort-fire-department-2', '', '', '2019-10-02 15:23:26', '2019-10-02 19:23:26', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41833', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(41836, 4, '2019-10-02 15:25:20', '2019-10-02 19:25:20', 'Dr. James Swenson, a board-certified gastroenterologist with extensive clinical experience, has joined the team of specialists at Beaufort Memorial Lowcountry Medical Group.\r\n\r\nA specialist in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the digestive organs, Dr. Swensonhas performed more than 40,000 GI procedures over the course of his 35-year career.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBefore moving to Beaufort, Dr. Swenson was chief of gastroenterology at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Tennessee, and site director of the East Tennessee State Gastroenterology University Fellowship Program there. He was also an assistant clinical professor of medicine at the university.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nHe had been in private practice for 17 years prior to that, and spent 11 years on active duty with the U.S. Navy.\r\n\r\nA graduate of St. Louis University School of Medicine, Dr. Swenson completed his internship at Portsmouth Naval Hospital and his residency and fellowship training at Bethesda Naval Hospital. During his time in the Navy, he served at Pearl Harbor, as well as Pensacola Naval Hospital and Jacksonville Naval Hospital in Florida.\r\n\r\nDr. Swenson will be working alongside board-certified GI physicians Drs. John Crisologo and Richard Stewart and physician assistants Kimberly Thorpe, Margaret Miler and Kristen Johnson at Lowcountry Medical Group. He will also be seeing patients at Beaufort Memorial Bluffton Medical Services, increasing much-needed access to GI care throughout the county.\r\n\r\nThe practice is located at 300 Midtown Drive, Beaufort; Bluffton Medical Services is in Westbury Park at 11 Arley Way. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Swenson or any of the Lowcountry Medical Group providers, call 843-770-0404.', 'Experienced gastroenterologist joins Beaufort Memorial', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'experienced-gastroenterologist-joins-beaufort-memorial', '', '', '2019-10-02 15:25:20', '2019-10-02 19:25:20', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41836', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(41840, 4, '2019-10-02 15:27:06', '2019-10-02 19:27:06', 'Beaufort County resident Katie Lynn Godowns will hold a CD release party Saturday, Oct. 5 to debut her music and album \"Movin\' Mountains,\" as well as to help raise money for The Kiwanis Club of Beaufort\'s Scholarship Fund.\r\n\r\nThe Show is being presented by Martin Landscape and will take place at 7:30 p.m. at the USCB Center for the Arts at 805 Carteret Street. Tickets are $15 for children and $25 for adults and can be purchased at <a href=\"http://www.uscbcenterforthearts.com/\">www.uscbcenterforthearts.com</a> or by calling or visiting the box office at 843-521-4145. CD\'s will also be for sale.\r\n\r\nGodowns works full time for Beaufort County and is married to her childhood next door neighbor, Andrew Godowns, whith whom she has two children. Before she graduated from Battery Creek High School in 2006, Katie Lynn Godowns auditioned for Charleston Southern Universities Gospel Ensemble \" New Visions.\" She was awarded a 4-year scholarship to sing for them. Recording and releasing a CD realizes a lifelong dream for Godowns.', 'Beaufort native holding album release party', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'beaufort-native-holding-album-release-party', '', '', '2019-10-02 15:27:06', '2019-10-02 19:27:06', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41840', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(41843, 4, '2019-10-03 15:30:25', '2019-10-03 19:30:25', '<h2>Beaufort’s Shrimp Festival celebrates the mighty crustacean</h2>\r\n<h4>By MINDY LUCAS</h4>\r\nFor a quarter of a century, the Shrimp Festival has served up delicious, mouth-watering morsels cooked in a variety of ways that would have made Forrest Gump’s pal, Bubba, proud.\r\n\r\nIn fact, the festival was started right after the famous film was released in 1994, as way to celebrate both the movie – which featured many scenes filmed right here in Beaufort – and the small but mighty crustacean that put Lowcountry cuisine on the map.\r\n\r\nNow the Shrimp Festival is back with two days of food, live music and fun. About 10,000 people are expected to attend the event which will serve up a whopping 3,500 pounds of shrimp.\r\n\r\nThe festival will take place on Friday, Oct. 4 and Saturday, Oct. 5 at the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park in downtown Beaufort.\r\n\r\nNew this year – fresh, South Carolina wild-caught “Grab and Go” shrimp will be available for purchase right off shrimp boats along the park’s seawall.\r\n\r\n“So you can go home and create all those great recipes the restaurants created at your own house,” said Blakely Williams, president and CEO of the Beaufort Chamber of Commerce.\r\n\r\nThe festival will run from 6 to 10 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 4, featuring a concert headlined by Deas Guyz, and again from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5.\r\n\r\nThe event will also include a craft market featuring local and handmade wares open from noon to sunset on Friday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday.\r\n\r\nThe “Run Forrest Run” 5k Bridge Run/Walk will kickoff at 8 a.m. on Saturday. Motorists should expect the bridge to be closed from 8 to 9:30 Saturday morning.\r\n\r\nBoth days of the festival will feature tastings from a number of area restaurants and vendors. Prizes will be awarded for “best recipe” and “most creative recipe” so don’t forget to vote for your favorites.\r\n\r\nWilliams said one of the things people love about the event is the time of year.\r\n\r\n“October is a great time of year to welcome fall tourists back to town and it’s also the kickoff for our restaurants and our lodging and hotel partners who love the cuisine and waterfront,” she said. “It’s going to be a lot of what we all know and love about the Shrimp Festival.”\r\n\r\nAdmission to the event is free. Food will be sold separately.', '25 years and counting', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', '25-years-and-counting', '', '', '2019-10-04 06:22:34', '2019-10-04 10:22:34', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41843', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(41851, 4, '2019-10-02 15:40:37', '2019-10-02 19:40:37', '<h4>By MINDY LUCAS</h4>\r\nA third family has been displaced in less than two weeks in what officials are calling a string of devastating house fires in the Burton area.\r\n\r\n“Why this is so devastating is you have three fires that have left three families displaced, two probably permanently, two involving four children each, and all three involving injuries,” said Captain Dan Byrne with the Burton Fire District.\r\n\r\nIn the latest incident, firefighters with the district and MCAS Beaufort Fire Department responded to an early morning fire on Shanklin Road on Sunday, Sept. 29.\r\n\r\nArriving on the scene just after 6 a.m., firefighters found smoke and flames coming from a single story home. A man trapped in the home was rescued from a front window of the house by deputies with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Department who had arrived just before.\r\n\r\nA second man living at the residence is believed to have been out of the home at the time of the incident, Byrne said. Firefighters entered the home while it was still on fire to search for any other victims but found none. One of the men was taken the hospital with medical issues.\r\n\r\nFire crews quickly gained control of the blaze, which took over an hour to fully extinguish, due to some challenges, Byrne said. The fire had burned through the roof and spread to its insulation. In addition, the home’s power line had broken away causing electricity to charge and preventing firefighters from accessing certain areas.\r\n\r\nResidents said the home had no working smoke alarms and it was neighbors who alerted them to the fire.\r\n\r\nAn electrical issue is thought to have caused the fire, Byrne said.\r\n\r\nBeaufort County EMS also responded to the scene.\r\n\r\nThe other two fires were caused by unattended cooking. The first fire, which occurred on Sept. 18 on Laurel Street East, displaced a family of seven and left a woman with serious burns.\r\n\r\nA second fire, on Garret Smalls Road, in Seabrook, occurred on Sept. 22, and left a family of five displaced. A mother in that fire sustained minor injuries and burns from trying to get her children out of the home.\r\n\r\nWith Fire Prevention Week coming up, Oct. 6-12, and these recent fires, it is more important than ever to stress fire safety, Byrne said.\r\n\r\n“The three things we’re really stressing are smoke alarms, fire extinguishers mounted in the kitchen, or where you were see them the most, and making sure to sleep with bedroom doors closed,” he said.\r\n\r\nAccording to the “Close Before Your Doze” campaign close bedroom doors which can isolate a fire’s flow and keep carbon monoxide levels down can greatly increase a person’s chances of surviving a fire.\r\n\r\nThose who wish to help the three families displaced by the fires can email the Burton Fire District at <a href=\"mailto:safetyed@burtonfd.org\">safetyed@burtonfd.org</a>, Byrne added.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Third family displaced in string of ‘devastating’ house fires in Burton area', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'third-family-displaced-in-string-of-devastating-house-fires-in-burton-area', '', '', '2019-10-02 15:40:37', '2019-10-02 19:40:37', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41851', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(41856, 4, '2019-10-02 21:09:24', '2019-10-03 01:09:24', '<h2>California senator struggling in polls</h2>\r\n<h4>By MIKE McCOMBS</h4>\r\nOn her 11th trip to South Carolina as a Democratic presidential candidate, Kamala Harris will finally visit Beaufort County.\r\n\r\nOn Saturday, Oct. 5, the junior U.S. Senator from California will host a town hall meeting at 5 p.m. in the Recreation Center at USCB\'s New River Campus, 1 University Blvd, Bluffton. Doors will open at 4:30 p.m.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe town hall was originally scheduled to take place in Beaufort, but plans changed after this publication went to print.\r\n\r\nPrior to her election as Senator to replace the retiring Barbara Boxer in 2017, Harris was the District attorney for San Francisco from 2004 to 2011 and the attorney general for the state of California from 2011 to 2017.\r\n\r\nA graduate of Howard University, double majoring in political science and economics, she earned her law degree from the University of California’s Hastings College of the Law in San Francisco.\r\n\r\nAs a senator, Harris has been in favor of single-payer healthcare, the legalization of marijuana, sanctuary cities, the DREAM Act, opposition to the death penalty, higher taxes for the wealthy and lower taxes for the working and middle classes.\r\n\r\nHarris has been vocal in recent days in her belief that President Donald Trump’s Twitter account should be suspended as he suggested his impeachment could result in a civil war and sought to reveal the identity of a whistle blower who has made the allegations against the president that have resulted in an impeachment inquiry by the House of Representatives..\r\n\r\n“The words of a president matter,” Harris tweeted Tuesday morning. “Trump has again shown he is irresponsible and endangering others with his tweets. He should lose the privilege to be on Twitter.”\r\n\r\n“The president\'s tweets and his behavior about this are just further evidence of the fact that he uses his power in a way that is designed to beat people down instead of lift people up,\" Harris said on CNN. \"If you look at what he\'s been tweeting today directed at the whistle blower, I frankly think that based on this and all we\'ve seen before, including attacking members of Congress, that his Twitter account should be suspended.\"\r\n\r\nHarris has shown her support for impeachment, as well.\r\n\r\n“Donald Trump has shown us he is lawless, and last week he gave us even more evidence that he is not fit for office. He must be impeached.” she tweeted Sunday.\r\n\r\nAccording to CNN, Harris’ campaign has undergone some reorganization in recent days, reflecting her struggles among Democratic candidates in recent polls. According to CNN, Harris is polling at 5 percent in Nevada and 3 percent in South Carolina.\r\n\r\nHarris is the eighth Democratic candidate for president to visit northern Beaufort County this year, joining Elizabeth Warren, Cory Booker, Pete Buttigieg, Andrew Yang, Beto O’Rourke, Julian Castro and Marianne Williamson.', 'Harris to host Town Hall in Bluffton', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'harris-to-host-town-hall-in-bluffton', '', '', '2019-10-02 21:09:24', '2019-10-03 01:09:24', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41856', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(41867, 4, '2019-10-09 13:52:27', '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'Activities at Hunting Island State Park\n\nThere are fun, interesting and educational activities every day hosted by Park Ranger and Lowcountry Master Naturalist Megan Stegmeier.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\n\nSundays: Dolphin Ecology Kayak Tour, 8:15 a.m. (Oct. 13); Sand/candy art, 11 a.m. (Oct. 6, 20, 27); Hunting Island Bingo, 2:30 p.m. (Oct 20, 27); Story River Dolphin Cruise, 5:30 p.m. (Oct. 13); Full Moon Lighthouse Climb, 6:30 p.m. (Oct. 13).\n\nMondays: Reptiles of the Lowcountry, 11 a.m. (Oct. 28); Secrets of the Salt Marsh, 4 p.m. (Oct. 7, 14, 21).\n\nTuesdays: Marine Mammals of South Carolina, 11 a.m. (Oct. 15); CCC Video, 1 p.m.; Beach Walk, 3 p.m.; Going Batty, 4 p.m. (Oct. 29).\n\nWednesdays: Alligator Talk, 11 a.m.; Stepping Stones, 2 p.m.; Lowcountry Legends &amp; Lore, 4 p.m. (Oct. 30).\n\nThursdays: Interpretive Lighthouse Tour, 10 a.m. (Oct. 10, 17, 24, 31); CCC Video, 1 p.m.; Feeding Frenzy, 3 p.m.; Shark Tooth Excursion, 4 p.m. (Oct. 31); Spooky Lighthouse Lantern Tours, 6-8:30 p.m. (Oct. 31).\n\nFridays: Fish printing, 2 p.m. (Oct. 4, 18, 25); Story River Dolphin Cruise, 5:30 p.m. (Oct. 11).\n\nSaturdays: Sunrise Lighthouse Climb, 6:30 a.m. (Oct. 19); Tie-Die, 11 a.m. (Oct. 19, 26); Story River Dolphin Cruise, noon (Oct. 12); Dolphin Ecology Kaya Tour, 1:15 p.m. (Oct. 5); Trunk or Treat, 5-9 p.m. (Oct. 26).\n\nFor a description of these programs and a complete calendar of activities, go to southcarolinaparks.com/hunting-island and click on “Programs &amp; Events.”\n\nAll are invited to attend these free events, though there is an entry fee to Hunting Island State Park and reservations are needed for lighthouse programs.\n\nFor more information, call 843-838-7437 or go to the Friends of Hunting Island website and the Facebook page: FOHI Sea Turtle Conservation Project.\n\nSportfishing and Diving Club to hold Oct. meeting\n\nThe Beaufort Sportfishing and Diving Club’s October meeting will be held Thursday, Oct. 10 at the Beaufort Yacht Club on Lady’s Island off Meridian Road. The social begins at 6:30 p.m.; the meeting at 7 p.m.\n\nJoseph Ballenger, PhD from the S.C. Department of Natural Resources, will give a brief presentation on inshore fisheries – monitoring flounder issues in South Carolina.\n\nThe team of locally well known \"Cast Away Fishing Charters,\" Capt. Tim Deckard and Capt. Joe Marshall will present flounder fishing inshore and near shore. This will include favorite setups, baits, and locations. Tips will also be presented on the local black drum species.\n\nCongratulations again to Phillip Hodges for winning the $50 weigh-in drawing in July sponsored by Butler Marine.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\n\nGuests are welcomed and you do not need a reservation. For additional information, contact Captain Frank Gibson at 843-522-2122 or <a href=\"mailto:fgibson@islc.net\">fgibson@islc.net</a>.\n\nRegister to be a Tiger Shark\n\nBYAC Tiger Sharks Swim Team registration is open for the 2019-2020 season. There are three levels of swim team for ages 5 and up who meet swim team group requirements: Shark Pups; Group 1; and Group 2. Evaluations on going on now for group placement. Learn more online at <a href=\"http://beaufort-jasperymca.org/\">beaufort-jasperymca.org</a> (click on Aquatics&gt;Swim Team), stop by the Y in Port Royal (1801 Richmond Ave.) or call the Y at 843-522-9622.\n\nYMCA to offer CPR class\n\nThe Wardle Family YMCA, located at 1801 Richmond Ave in Port Royal, offers CPR classes for community members on Saturday, Nov. 23 from 8 a.m. to noon.\n\nCost is $35 for this YMCA-certified course and those interested need to register at the Y as space is limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Questions? Contact Lou Bergen, Aquatics Director to register for this class. Call the Y at 843-522-9622 or visit beaufort-jasperymca.org\n\nGet moving with Beaufort Track Club\n\nJoin the Beaufort Track Club at the Beaufort High School track from 6:30-7:30 p.m. each Tuesday night for an open community track workout. Beginner, intermediate, and advanced workouts are posted each week to ensure that you are getting the workout that you need.\n\nVisit the Facebook page “Beaufort Track Club” for more information.\n\nMay River Quilters Quild\n\nOn the first Saturday of every month, the May River Quilters Guild meets at Palmetto Electric Cooperative, 1 Cooperative Way, Hardeeville. Members meet at 9:30 a.m. for social exchange. The meeting starts at 10 a.m. Please call 847-707-6034.\n\nSeaside Stitchers return to action\n\nThe American Sewing Guild (ASG) is a notional Organization of sewing enthusiasts. The S.C. Central Savannah River Chapter of the American Sewing Guild has a neighborhood group in the Beaufort area named Seaside Stitchers, which hs returned from hiatus. The meetings are the third Monday of the month at the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club at 1 p.m.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\n\nMonthly meetings are for everyone who sews. It is for sewers of a variety of skill levels and interests so anyone who has an interest in sewing is encouraged to attend and find out what ASG is all about. For more information, go to <a href=\"http://www.asg.org/\">www.ASG.org</a>. For more information about Seaside Stitchers, contact Sheila Tindall at 843-838-9473\n\nParkinson’s support group\nA support group for individuals with Parkinson’s Disease and carepartners meets the first Thursday of each month at the Beaufort Memorial Lifefit Wellness Center from 1:30 to 3 p.m. For more information, visit our Facebook page or call Ric at 843-525-1229.\n\n4th Touch A Truck Fundraiser\n\nThe <a href=\"http://www.jslbeaufort.com/\">Junior Service League of Beaufort</a> will host its 4th Touch A Truck fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 16 in downtown Port Royal from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Paris Avenue. Cost of admission is $5 per person.\n\nTouch A Truck is a family event that offers a unique and interactive experience for children of all ages. Children will have the opportunity to see, touch, and safely explore their favorite vehicles that serve our community.\n\nThe event will feature many different types of equipment to explore, including a fire truck, ambulance, a Humvee, construction vehicles, and even a helicopter. The entertainment area will include a variety of activities including face painting, bounce-houses for kids and much more. And to round out the experience, enjoy music and fabulous food, drinks, and libations available for purchase.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\n\nIn the case of rain, the event will be postponed to Dec. 7. Pets are not allowed at the event.\n\nCall Brittany Rosson at 618-967-6815 or visit <a href=\"http://www.touchatruckbeaufort.com/\">www.touchatruckbeaufort.com</a> for more information.\n\nLegal clinics at downtown library\n\nThe Beaufort County Library is offering free legal clinics at the downtown branch at 311 Scott St.\n\nEach clinic will feature a 30- to 40-minute lecture followed by an open question-and-answer session. All session run from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m.\n\nGet free answers concerning landlord/tenant law issues (Oct. 14) and family law issues (Oct. 28).\n\nFor more information, call the S.C. Bar Pro Bono Program at 803-799-6653, ext. 158 or 1-877-797-2227, ext. 158 or visit <a href=\"http://www.scbar.org/clinics\">www.scbar.org/clinics</a>.\n\nThe clinics are not designed to provide guidance on a specific situation. If you need legal advice on a specific situation, you will need to contact an attorney.\n\nRoyal Pines arts and crafts event\n\nThe artists and crafts people of Royal Pines invite you to their fall event on the patio of The Tavern at the Lady’s Island Country Club from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 12. Items include handmade soaps and lotions, kiln-fired glass, bottle candles, photography, tie-dye clothing and much more. Bruster’s ice cream cart will be there with ice cream cups, apple dumplings, and their fall flavor.\n\nFriends of Hunting Island lighthouse tours\n\nThe Friends of Hunting Island will present tours of the historic Hunting Island Lighthouse at 10 a.m. every Thursday in October. Keeper Ted and his team will tell you all about the history of the Lighthouse, which was built in 1875 and is the only Lighthouse in South Carolina open to visitors.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\n\nIf you are at least 44 inches tall, you may also climb the 184 steps to the top of the Lighthouse. Reservations are recommended by calling 843-838-7437 and the fee is $2 per person.\n\nPuppy Plunge at the YMCA\n\nYMCA Puppy Plunge will be held on the third Saturday of the month from 9 to 11 a.m. (weather permitting) at the Y outdoor pool at 1801 Richmond Ave. in Port Royal. Pups can splash, swim and play in our safe, enclosed outdoor pool area.\n\nCost is $10 per pup, and all proceeds benefit the Y’s Learn to Swim program, which teaches local children and adults to swim at a reduced cost or for free. Dogs must be well behaved, current on all required vaccines and leashed until inside the pool area. Owners must be present at all times and humans are not permitted to swim in the Puppy Plunge. Visit <a href=\"http://beaufort-jasperymca.org/\">beaufort-jasperymca.org</a> or call 843-522-9622 for more information.\n\nTCL hosting annual oyster roast, 5k\n\nThe Technical College of the Lowcountry will host its annual oyster roast and 5K on Saturday, Oct. 19 at the Beaufort Campus at 921 Ribaut Road. The Halloween-themed Oyster Ghost Roast &amp; 5K by the Bay takes place on the TCL Beaufort Campus along the beautiful Beaufort River. The 5K starts at 5 p.m., spanning the campus and Spanish Moss Trail. The oyster roast kicks off at 6 p.m. with all-you-can-eat oysters, chili, hot dogs, brownies, lemon bars and more catered by Jim\'N Nick’s. All-You-Can-Drink wristbands are available for purchase at the gate for $10. The event will feature a live DJ, karaoke, cornhole, a college football viewing area, and lots of children’s activities.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\n\nThe Oyster Ghost Roast (only) costs $30 for adults, $15 for ages 13-17 and is free for kids 12 and younger. The Oyster Ghost Roast and 5K by the Bay, which includes Oyster Roast/Afterparty Ticket, medal, and T-shirt, costs $60 for adults and $30 for those 17 and younger. All proceeds benefit the Student Veterans of America TCL Chapter and TCL’s Student Government Association. Learn more at <a href=\"http://www.tcl.edu/oyster\">www.tcl.edu/oyster</a> or call 843-525-8264.\n\n******DON’T INCLUDE THESE … SAVED FOR FUTURE UPDATES******\n\nFriends of Hunting Island’s Tuesday Turtle Talks\n\nThe Friends of Hunting island announce the 2019 Tuesday Turtle Talks running through Tuesday, Aug. 13 at 10:30am at the picnic shelter by the Lighthouse. There is no fee for the TTT, but the park entry fee does apply.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\n\nEach week various topics will be discussed including the natural history of loggerhead turtles, what happens when the turtles come to Hunting Island to lay their eggs, and the conservation and challenges specific to a barrier island such as Hunting Island State Park. Participation, ideas and questions are always welcome.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\n\nAfter the talk, participants can join TTT host Denise Parsick on a short beach walk. All ages are invited to attend this educational and engaging program.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\n\nAnd for early risers: If you want to join a turtle patrol to check out loggerhead nests, come to the Visitor’s Center parking lot at 6 a.m. sharp any day of the week, and talk with a volunteer in an orange shirt to join a group for that day’s patrol. All ages welcome.\n\nLocal storytelling organization formed\n\nEvelene Stevenson, owner of the Spirit of Old Beaufort Tours, has formed a local storytelling organization, the Sea Isles Storytellers, which will be headquartered in the Sea Island Center at 876 Sea Island Parkway, St. Helena Island.\n\nAll are invited to come to the first meeting from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11, which will be\n\nchristened by the Back Porch Storytellers from Charleston.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\n\nAll have stories to tell, and Stevenson wants an organization that listens and encourages those of all ages to tell a story, sing a song and listen to others tales.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\n\nPlease send an email, including name and phone number, to seaislandcenter@gmail.com or call Evelene Stevenson at 843-271-2478.\n\nBeaufort Soil and Water Conservation District hosts First Saturday program\n\nThe Beaufort Conservation District’s new FIRST SATURDAY programs begin Sept. 7 at Crystal Lake Park on Lady’s Island. The first program is called Snakes are Not Scary and is one of the most popular of their classroom presentations.\nThe program begins with a 9:15 a.m. trail hike, followed by the Snakes are Not Scary Presentation at 10 a.m. and story time at 11:15 a.m. For more information, call 843-255-7306 or email <a href=\"mailto:bswcd@islc.net\">bswcd@islc.net</a> <a href=\"http://beaufortconservationdistrict.org/\">beaufortconservationdistrict.org</a>', 'What To Do', '', 'draft', 'closed', 'closed', '', '', '', '', '2019-10-09 13:52:27', '2019-10-09 17:52:27', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41867', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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The social begins at 6:30 p.m.; the meeting at 7 p.m.\r\n\r\nJoseph Ballenger, PhD from the S.C. Department of Natural Resources, will give a brief presentation on inshore fisheries – monitoring flounder issues in South Carolina.\r\n\r\nThe team of locally well known \"Cast Away Fishing Charters,\" Capt. Tim Deckard and Capt. Joe Marshall will present flounder fishing inshore and near shore. This will include favorite setups, baits, and locations. Tips will also be presented on the local black drum species.\r\n\r\nCongratulations again to Phillip Hodges for winning the $50 weigh-in drawing in July sponsored by Butler Marine.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nGuests are welcomed and you do not need a reservation. For additional information, contact Captain Frank Gibson at 843-522-2122 or <a href=\"mailto:fgibson@islc.net\">fgibson@islc.net</a>.\r\n<h4>Register to be a Tiger Shark</h4>\r\nBYAC Tiger Sharks Swim Team registration is open for the 2019-2020 season. There are three levels of swim team for ages 5 and up who meet swim team group requirements: Shark Pups; Group 1; and Group 2. Evaluations on going on now for group placement. Learn more online at <a href=\"http://beaufort-jasperymca.org/\">beaufort-jasperymca.org</a> (click on Aquatics&gt;Swim Team), stop by the Y in Port Royal (1801 Richmond Ave.) or call the Y at 843-522-9622.\r\n<h4>YMCA to offer CPR class</h4>\r\nThe Wardle Family YMCA, located at 1801 Richmond Ave in Port Royal, offers CPR classes for community members on Saturday, Nov. 23 from 8 a.m. to noon.\r\n\r\nCost is $35 for this YMCA-certified course and those interested need to register at the Y as space is limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Questions? Contact Lou Bergen, Aquatics Director to register for this class. Call the Y at 843-522-9622 or visit beaufort-jasperymca.org\r\n\r\nGet moving with Beaufort Track Club\r\n\r\nJoin the Beaufort Track Club at the Beaufort High School track from 6:30-7:30 p.m. each Tuesday night for an open community track workout. Beginner, intermediate, and advanced workouts are posted each week to ensure that you are getting the workout that you need.\r\n\r\nVisit the Facebook page “Beaufort Track Club” for more information.\r\n<h4>May River Quilters Guild</h4>\r\nOn the first Saturday of every month, the May River Quilters Guild meets at Palmetto Electric Cooperative, 1 Cooperative Way, Hardeeville. Members meet at 9:30 a.m. for social exchange. The meeting starts at 10 a.m. Please call 847-707-6034.\r\n<h4>Seaside Stitchers return to action</h4>\r\nThe American Sewing Guild (ASG) is a notional Organization of sewing enthusiasts. The S.C. Central Savannah River Chapter of the American Sewing Guild has a neighborhood group in the Beaufort area named Seaside Stitchers, which hs returned from hiatus. The meetings are the third Monday of the month at the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club at 1 p.m.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nMonthly meetings are for everyone who sews. It is for sewers of a variety of skill levels and interests so anyone who has an interest in sewing is encouraged to attend and find out what ASG is all about. For more information, go to <a href=\"http://www.asg.org/\">www.ASG.org</a>. For more information about Seaside Stitchers, contact Sheila Tindall at 843-838-9473\r\n\r\nParkinson’s support group\r\nA support group for individuals with Parkinson’s Disease and carepartners meets the first Thursday of each month at the Beaufort Memorial Lifefit Wellness Center from 1:30 to 3 p.m. For more information, visit our Facebook page or call Ric at 843-525-1229.\r\n<h4>4th Touch A Truck Fundraiser</h4>\r\nThe <a href=\"http://www.jslbeaufort.com/\">Junior Service League of Beaufort</a> will host its 4th Touch A Truck fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 16 in downtown Port Royal from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Paris Avenue. Cost of admission is $5 per person.\r\n\r\nTouch A Truck is a family event that offers a unique and interactive experience for children of all ages. Children will have the opportunity to see, touch, and safely explore their favorite vehicles that serve our community.\r\n\r\nThe event will feature many different types of equipment to explore, including a fire truck, ambulance, a Humvee, construction vehicles, and even a helicopter. The entertainment area will include a variety of activities including face painting, bounce-houses for kids and much more. And to round out the experience, enjoy music and fabulous food, drinks, and libations available for purchase.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nIn the case of rain, the event will be postponed to Dec. 7. Pets are not allowed at the event.\r\n\r\nCall Brittany Rosson at 618-967-6815 or visit <a href=\"http://www.touchatruckbeaufort.com/\">www.touchatruckbeaufort.com</a> for more information.\r\n<h4>Legal clinics at downtown library</h4>\r\nThe Beaufort County Library is offering free legal clinics at the downtown branch at 311 Scott St.\r\n\r\nEach clinic will feature a 30- to 40-minute lecture followed by an open question-and-answer session. All session run from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m.\r\n\r\nGet free answers concerning landlord/tenant law issues (Oct. 14) and family law issues (Oct. 28).\r\n\r\nFor more information, call the S.C. Bar Pro Bono Program at 803-799-6653, ext. 158 or 1-877-797-2227, ext. 158 or visit <a href=\"http://www.scbar.org/clinics\">www.scbar.org/clinics</a>.\r\n\r\nThe clinics are not designed to provide guidance on a specific situation. If you need legal advice on a specific situation, you will need to contact an attorney.\r\n<h4>Royal Pines arts and crafts event</h4>\r\nThe artists and crafts people of Royal Pines invite you to their fall event on the patio of The Tavern at the Lady’s Island Country Club from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 12. Items include handmade soaps and lotions, kiln-fired glass, bottle candles, photography, tie-dye clothing and much more. Bruster’s ice cream cart will be there with ice cream cups, apple dumplings, and their fall flavor.\r\n\r\nFriends of Hunting Island lighthouse tours\r\n\r\nThe Friends of Hunting Island will present tours of the historic Hunting Island Lighthouse at 10 a.m. every Thursday in October. Keeper Ted and his team will tell you all about the history of the Lighthouse, which was built in 1875 and is the only Lighthouse in South Carolina open to visitors.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nIf you are at least 44 inches tall, you may also climb the 184 steps to the top of the Lighthouse. Reservations are recommended by calling 843-838-7437 and the fee is $2 per person.\r\n<h4>Puppy Plunge at the YMCA</h4>\r\nYMCA Puppy Plunge will be held on the third Saturday of the month from 9 to 11 a.m. (weather permitting) at the Y outdoor pool at 1801 Richmond Ave. in Port Royal. Pups can splash, swim and play in our safe, enclosed outdoor pool area.\r\n\r\nCost is $10 per pup, and all proceeds benefit the Y’s Learn to Swim program, which teaches local children and adults to swim at a reduced cost or for free. Dogs must be well behaved, current on all required vaccines and leashed until inside the pool area. Owners must be present at all times and humans are not permitted to swim in the Puppy Plunge. Visit <a href=\"http://beaufort-jasperymca.org/\">beaufort-jasperymca.org</a> or call 843-522-9622 for more information.\r\n<h4>TCL hosting annual oyster roast, 5k</h4>\r\nThe Technical College of the Lowcountry will host its annual oyster roast and 5K on Saturday, Oct. 19 at the Beaufort Campus at 921 Ribaut Road. The Halloween-themed Oyster Ghost Roast &amp; 5K by the Bay takes place on the TCL Beaufort Campus along the beautiful Beaufort River. The 5K starts at 5 p.m., spanning the campus and Spanish Moss Trail. The oyster roast kicks off at 6 p.m. with all-you-can-eat oysters, chili, hot dogs, brownies, lemon bars and more catered by Jim\'N Nick’s. All-You-Can-Drink wristbands are available for purchase at the gate for $10. The event will feature a live DJ, karaoke, cornhole, a college football viewing area, and lots of children’s activities.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe Oyster Ghost Roast (only) costs $30 for adults, $15 for ages 13-17 and is free for kids 12 and younger. The Oyster Ghost Roast and 5K by the Bay, which includes Oyster Roast/Afterparty Ticket, medal, and T-shirt, costs $60 for adults and $30 for those 17 and younger. All proceeds benefit the Student Veterans of America TCL Chapter and TCL’s Student Government Association. Learn more at <a href=\"http://www.tcl.edu/oyster\">www.tcl.edu/oyster</a> or call 843-525-8264.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'What To Do', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'what-to-do-194', '', '', '2019-10-09 13:54:36', '2019-10-09 17:54:36', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41868', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(41870, 4, '2019-10-09 13:57:04', '2019-10-09 17:57:04', '<h4>By LEE SCOTT</h4>\r\nWhile driving to the grocery store last Thursday, I had an imaginary conversation with the woman in the car ahead of me. It was not a real conversation because she was already on the telephone with someone else. I knew this based on the way she was holding her cell phone and the way she was driving.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nWe had left a 35 mph speed zone and headed into a 55 mph speed limit zone, and she was still doing about 30 mph. I waited awhile hoping she would end her conversation, but that is when I started to talk to her.\r\n\r\n“Excuse me,” I began, “You don’t know me, but I am in the car right behind you. I realize that your discussion with your husband regarding dinner tonight is important, but I really would appreciate it if you would pay attention to your driving. You are making me very nervous because you almost hit that street sign.”\r\n\r\nNeedless to say, she was ignoring me and continued, I imagined, discussing the kids, the weather, the upcoming vacation and a variety of topics which were so much more important to discuss while driving 32 mph in a 55 mph zone than paying attention to her driving.\r\n\r\nIt wasn’t until the truck behind me starting to “push” me from behind that I got a bit sterner in my conversation.\r\n\r\n“Excuse me!” I said again, “But the truck behind me is extremely anxious to get around both of us and do the correct speed limit (or more). Could you please get off the phone and pay attention to your driving because you almost hit that old guy on the bicycle trying to get to work and I don’t want to be pushed off the road by this truck.”\r\n\r\nShe continued her actual animated conversation, and so I moved over a bit so the truck could pass me in the suicide lane, and he pulled up to her bumper instead of mine. I held back a bit worrying about an accident as he flashed his lights, honked, and road the back of her car. It did not matter. She continued her conversation.\r\n\r\nI tried calling her again. “Excuse me. Could you please get off the phone before you are in an accident? You are a hazard and are frightening me, and the guy behind you now is even scarier.”\r\n\r\nObviously, she never heard me chatting with her, but at some point, her real conversation must have ended or maybe she noticed the guy in the truck. Whatever the reason, she suddenly picked up her speed as did the grateful line of cars behind her.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n“I am glad we had this little chat” I said out loud and put down my imaginary phone.', 'My imaginary conversation', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'my-imaginary-conversation', '', '', '2019-10-09 13:57:04', '2019-10-09 17:57:04', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41870', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(41872, 4, '2019-10-09 13:59:14', '2019-10-09 17:59:14', '<h4>By MARK SANFORD</h4>\r\nIf you are a Republican in South Carolina, you should be more than bothered by the South Carolina Republican Party’s Executive Committee’s recent decision to cancel the S.C. primary. This means that your voice in the 2020 political process was just knocked out.\r\n\r\nIn Donald Trump’s campaign, he promised to “drain the swamp,” but if this isn’t a display of “politics as usual,” I don’t know what is. What it is, is pure law of the jungle and brute force politics.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nShutting down elections is always good for the incumbent and, accordingly, this benefits the president. I understand the strategy, but the question for the rest of us as South Carolinians is whether it benefits us.\r\n\r\nThe answer is no, for three reasons.\r\n\r\nFirst, each of us loses our voice and our right to vote.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe idea of taking electioneering tactics from China and North Korea is in itself troubling, but the more practical question for each one of us rests in South Carolina’s historically unique status as the “First in the South” presidential primary. This has meant that candidates have criss-crossed our state many times over as they attempt to connect with Palmetto State voters. They don’t bother to go to many other states with populations of the same size or greater, but doing so means&nbsp; that South Carolinians could go to town hall meetings and actually talk to candidates and the national press corps.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nAs one who has run his share of races over the years, I can say first-hand that those conversations matter. Those opportunities will now be lost with the Executive Committee’s decision to deny South Carolinians the chance to express their beliefs and views on the national stage. Sadly this chance comes only once every four years.\r\n\r\nSecond, we lose collectively as a state. We are certainly a great people. But there are many talented individuals in different states across this country. Yet over and over again, our state has seen South Carolinians elevated to plum political assignments because of our “First in the south” primary.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nJust to name a few, former Governor Jim Edwards became Secretary of Energy under Ronald Reagan because of our early primary. Former Governor Dick Riley became Secretary of Education under President Clinton because of our early primary. Former Speaker of the S.C. House Wilkins became Ambassador to Canada because of our early primary.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nIn just the last election cycle, former Governor Nikki Haley became the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, and Ed McMullin the Ambassador to Switzerland for the same reason.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nCertainly each of these individuals were talented in his or her own right, but the question of talent lies in whether or not it has the chance to be recognized. Our early primary status gave us this opportunity.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nWhat this has in turn meant is that we have had profound influence in the decisions that get made in Washington based on the people that we sent there. This matters in money for the Port in Charleston, a federal pilot program in Marion County or a vendor selection in Anderson.\r\n\r\nThird and finally, there are issues at play in this election cycle that need our deliberation, discussion, and focus.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nI’m running as Republican for the office of President of the United States to try and raise awareness on the enormity of the financial disaster our country faces and its impact on each one of us. We are walking our way toward the most predictable financial storm in the history of our nation.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nOur debt has seen the fastest increase in our nation’s history under this president, and his proposals on domestic discretionary spending put his budget about 20 percent above President Obama’s.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nWe will now run more than a $1 trillion financial deficit this year, and we have never done that before under benign economic conditions.\r\n\r\nThis president declared and promised to eliminate the debt over the eight years that he might have in office, and yet his own budgets propose raising the national debt by $9 trillion over the next 10 years.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nIf these empty promises aren’t things worthy of a debate, I don’t know what is.\r\n\r\nIf you agree on these points, I’d ask that you pick up the phone and call Drew McKissick, the S.C. GOP Chairman at 803-988-8440. His email is <a href=\"mailto:drewmckissick@gmail.com\">drewmckissick@gmail.com</a>\r\n\r\nWhat has transpired here is not only error in judgment, it is wrongful neglect of the responsibility to present all interested Republicans with a choice of candidates.\r\n\r\nThey are breaking their own party rules to do this, and it’s never been about money. It is my hope that the Executive Committee will take it upon themselves to amend and correct their decisions.\r\n\r\n<em>Mark Sanford is a 2020 Republican Presidential candidate, the former Governor of South Carolina and the former U.S. Congressman for South Carolina’s 1st District.</em>', 'Why is the Republican Party taking its cues from China?', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'why-is-the-republican-party-taking-its-cues-from-china', '', '', '2019-10-09 13:59:14', '2019-10-09 17:59:14', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=41872', 0, 'post', '', 0);
