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(37476, 4, '2018-09-06 21:05:46', '2018-09-07 01:05:46', '<h4>By Celia Strong</h4>\r\nIt’s always nice to be able to revisit an old friend. Like old pals we haven’t seen for a while, old wine “friends” revisited also can be full of surprises.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nFor this visit, we’re going back to Argentina, the fifth-largest wine producer in the world. Although the roots of Argentine wine and food are in Spain, influences from Italy and France have played significant roles. Their most successful and renowned red variety, Malbec, came from France. Their white variety, Torrontés, is a descendant of Italy’s Malvasia.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nGrape growing in Argentina was always successful because the soil and climate were made for it with hot, dry air, low rainfalls, high elevations for vineyards so that the hot grapes could cool during the night, low humidity that kept vine diseases at bay — and experienced immigrants from all the European wine-producing countries to work in the industry, from grape growing to winemaking.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nAs the industry grows and learns more about different regions, it is expanding to new areas in Argentina. In November 2010, wine was legally declared the national liquor. Nice!\r\n\r\nTerrazas de Los Andes is a winery founded by Moët-Hennessey in 1996. Its name means “Terraces of the Andes.”<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>An old winery, from 1898, located in Luján de Cuyo in Mendoza was refurbished. Luján de Cuyo is one of the best high-elevation sub-regions in all of Argentina, and high-elevation wines have led the success of Argentine reds and whites. At Terrazas de Los Andes, each variety is grown at its own best elevation. They have eight vineyards, planted on terraces at various altitudes from 3,000 to more than 4,000 feet above sea level on the eastern slopes of the Andes.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nBeyond finding the best climatic area for each variety, Terrazas uses precision viticulture techniques, including soil analysis and electro-conductivity mapping, to boost the quality and performance of its grapes. They produce several tiers (price levels) of wines — Altos for everyday, Reserva, and two single vineyard wines from vineyards planted in 1929 and 1945. (One of these is partnered with the famous Bordeaux Ch Cheval Blanc.)<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nSince Argentina is known for Malbec, our first wine is Terrazas de Los Andes Reserva Malbec. Like most Argentine Malbecs, this wine has an intense color, deep ruby and purple. It is 100 percent Malbec from the Las Compuertas vineyard in Luján de Cuyo and Paraje Altamuras in the Uco Valley. The grapes are hand harvested, cold fermented, aged in French barrels for about a year, lightly filtered before bottling and released after six months. This wine has floral and black fruit (blackberry, dark currant, plum) aromas and flavors along with herbaceous notes and menthol. It is medium bodied, well balanced and vibrant with juicy textures. For $16.99. (Used to be $20.99, but now you know why we’re revisiting!)<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nTerrazas de Los Andes Reserva Chardonnay is a little lost treasure, because we usually buy our Chardonnay wines from anywhere but Argentina. This wine has a delicate harmony of freshness, brightness and subtle complexities, all from grapes grown at over 4,000 feet elevation. Hand harvested, whole clusters are pressed, and after fermenting (half of it in French barrels and half in stainless steel), it is aged on its lees for eight months. Three months of bottle aging get it to us ready to drink. It is golden yellow with green tinges, and has aromas and flavors of ripe peaches, pineapple, lime zest, coconut, toasted hazelnuts and butter. It is crisp, minerally and smooth in your mouth. Also for the new price of $16.99.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nTerrazas de Los Andes Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon is as stellar as our first two wines. Also made entirely from grapes grown in vineyards owned by Moët-Hennessey, this wine is a combination of fruity, floral and spicy with balance and freshness. These grapes are treated much the same as the Malbec. It is a reddish purple color, and has blackberry, fig, black olive and geranium aromas and flavors. There are soft, balanced tannins and a lingering finish. Very definitely a food wine available at the new $16.99 price.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nLast, and maybe most interesting, is Terrazas de Los Andes Reserva Torrontés. Made from a grape that is unique to Argentina and is good for sipping, aperitifs, and a multitude of food pairings, this wine does not have any barrel aging, so it is crisp and minerally with awesome acidity. Pale yellow with a range of tropical fruit aromas and flavors — mangos, litchi nuts, pineapple, melons, star fruits, jasmine, and white roses. Think shellfish and sushi. For $14.99.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nWhat a great revisit!<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>And what great “new” wines for us to enjoy!<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n<i>Celia Strong works at Bill’s Liquor &amp; Fine Wines on Lady’s Island.</i>', 'Hello Again', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'hello-again', '', '', '2018-09-06 21:06:53', '2018-09-07 01:06:53', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37476', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37478, 4, '2018-09-06 21:06:20', '2018-09-07 01:06:20', '<h4>By Lee Scott</h4>\r\nIt seems like every time I go to the airport to get on an airplane, I am the random passenger who must be searched. Whether it is my high forehead, my big feet, or maybe my age, suddenly I will hear “Ma’am, can you step over to the side please?”<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nAgain!<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nIt has gotten a bit ridiculous lately. I have stopped wearing jewelry and make sure I have no zippers or metal buttons. I keep glasses in my purse, which goes through the scanner.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>I have no artificial titanium hips or hardware in my body that might trigger an alarm. Yet there I am with the “latex lady,” as I call her.\r\n\r\nWhen it happened two weeks ago, I asked the TSA staff member if there was a reason I am always getting pulled over.\r\n\r\n“No, ma’am, this is totally random,” she said.\r\n\r\n“How could it be when I have been pulled over three times in the past six months?,” I asked.\r\n\r\nMaybe I should be playing the lottery since my odds of getting chosen are so great.\r\n\r\nWhen my husband called me to ask how the flight was, I informed him that I was no longer going to fly. I am tired of being “randomly” chosen.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n“Maybe it is your driver’s license that is the problem,” he suggested.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n“What does my driver’s license have to do with me getting pulled out of line?,” I asked.\r\n\r\n“South Carolina now has the new Real ID driver’s licenses available and you have the old one.”\r\n\r\nGood point, I had totally forgotten about this issue. South Carolina along with other states fought with the federal government requiring these new licenses. Ultimately, our governor signed a bill into law requiring the new Real ID. We can still use the old licenses for a little bit longer when we fly, but not for long. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nSo, this morning, I got in the car and drove over to the Beaufort County Department of Motor Vehicles. I did check to see what I needed to bring before I went. When we moved here in 2014, we had to provide several forms of ID to get our South Carolina license. Fortunately, the DMV had scanned them into the system and I did not have to bring them again. Ultimately, it cost me $25, but I did get the REAL ID, with a new picture, a 2026 expiration date and a big gold star.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nCould my “random passenger” status have been the TSA’s way to urge me to get the Real ID. It will not be difficult to determine. I am flying again in a few weeks, and hopefully I will not have to hear those familiar words:<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n“Ma’am, will you step over here please?”', 'The Random Passenger', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'the-random-passenger', '', '', '2018-09-06 21:06:20', '2018-09-07 01:06:20', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37478', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37480, 4, '2018-09-06 21:07:13', '2018-09-07 01:07:13', 'In support of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, the Beaufort Academy football team is taking part in Touchdowns Against Cancer 2018. High school football teams across America are raising funds to help St. Jude Children\'s Research Hospital fight childhood cancer with every touchdown scored. BA is challenging fans to pledge for every touchdown the Eagles score in three home games this month. In years past, Beaufort Academy raised more than $6,000 for St. Jude and finished in the top three in the nation. Visit pledgeit.org/tac18-beaufort-sc-beaufort-academy-eagles for more information or to make a pledge.', 'BA football scoring to defeat childhood cancer this month', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'ba-football-scoring-to-defeat-childhood-cancer-this-month', '', '', '2018-09-06 21:07:13', '2018-09-07 01:07:13', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37480', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37485, 4, '2018-09-20 08:50:49', '2018-09-20 12:50:49', 'Beaufort Memorial will host a job fair next week for experienced Registered Nurses who are interested in joining the organization’s nationally recognized care team. The hospital is specifically looking for nurses to fill positions in the emergency room, intensive care unit, med/surgical unit and float pool, and is offering qualified nurses a $7,500 or $10,000 sign-on bonus, dependent on position and experience.\r\n\r\nThe job fair is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 25, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Beaufort Medical &amp; Administrative Center, across the street from the hospital at 990 Ribaut Road.\r\n\r\nAttendees should come prepared to interview. They will have the opportunity to meet members of the hospital team and ask questions about the hospital and employment benefits. Full-time employees at Beaufort Memorial receive benefits that include medical, dental and vision packages; 401k, 457 and South Carolina Retirement System options; generous paid time off, paid holidays and more.\r\n\r\nIn recognition of its nurse-friendly work environment, Beaufort Memorial Hospital has earned the Pathway to Excellence designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). One of only five hospitals in the state to receive the honor, BMH was the first hospital in South Carolina to achieve the designation in 2011.\r\n\r\nEstablished in 2007, the national Pathway program was developed to improve both the quality of patient care and the professional satisfaction of nurses by providing a workplace where they can excel. In order to receive the Pathway designation, a hospital must meet certain practice standards essential to creating and maintaining an ideal nursing practice environment.\r\n\r\nFor more information about this and other job opportunities at Beaufort Memorial, visit BeaufortMemorial.org/careers.', 'Beaufort Memorial Hospital hosting job fair for RNs', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'beaufort-memorial-hospital-hosting-job-fair-for-rns', '', '', '2018-09-26 09:23:02', '2018-09-26 13:23:02', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37485', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37487, 4, '2018-09-20 08:52:57', '2018-09-20 12:52:57', '<b>Free health screenings to be provided</b>\r\n\r\nMt. Carmel Baptist Church Med-I-Assist program, along with SC DHEC, AccessHealth Lowcountry, and Beaufort Memorial Hospital, will provide free health screenings this weekend for men and women in need. Patients will have access to the following screenings: prostate, glucose (sugar), hypertension, and/or cholesterol. Welvista Prescription Assistance also will be available. The screenings will be done on Saturday, Sept. 22, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, 367 Keans Neck Road, Seabrook.\r\n\r\n<b>Only one CPR training date left at YMCA</b>\r\n\r\nThe Wardle Family YMCA in Port Royal will offer one more CPR class for community members this year. The remaining course will be held on Oct. 13 from 8 a.m. to noon.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nCost is $30 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. Contact aquatics director Lou Bergen at 843-522-9622 to register or visit beaufort-jasperymca.org.', 'Health briefs for September 20th', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'health-briefs-for-september-20th', '', '', '2018-09-26 09:15:38', '2018-09-26 13:15:38', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37487', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37490, 4, '2018-09-20 08:54:34', '2018-09-20 12:54:34', 'Dr. Gregory Glover, a highly-experienced specialist in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (Urogynecology) has recently relocated his practice to Beaufort, teaming with long-time local OB/GYN Glenn Werner, M.D., to create Werner &amp; Glover Women’s Health.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_37491\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"282\"]<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Dr.-Gregory-Glover-headshot.jpg\"><img class=\" wp-image-37491\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Dr.-Gregory-Glover-headshot-682x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"282\" height=\"488\"></a> Dr. Gregory Glover[/caption]\r\n\r\n“We are delighted to have a physician with Dr. Glover’s experience and expertise practicing right here in Beaufort County,” said Dr. Werner, a board-certified OB/GYN who has been providing women’s health services and delivering babies in Beaufort for more than 24 years. “Up until now, women needing treatment for these issues have had to travel to Charleston, Savannah or beyond, but we are now able to offer comprehensive care close to home.”\r\n\r\nUrogynecology is a medical sub-specialty dedicated to the treatment of pelvic floor disorders such as urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse. Board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology, Dr. Glover was one of the first board-certified sub-specialists in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery in the United States and has been an instructor for other physicians in the specialty.\r\n\r\nAbout one in three women will experience symptoms of this condition in their lifetime.\r\n\r\n<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>“For instance, involuntary loss of urine affects at least 40 percent of women over 40, although it can occur at any age,” said Dr. Glover. “There are different types of incontinence, with the more common types being stress incontinence, which is leaking with coughing, laughing, sneezing or exercise, and urge incontinence, such as frequent urination, loss prior to ‘making it’ to the bathroom or having a sudden urge to go. These issues can be improved or cured for most women with medicines, physical therapy, support devices, or surgery.”\r\n\r\nIn addition to treating incontinence issues, Dr. Glover provides comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services for women who suffer from disorders associated with pelvic prolapse and is trained in minimally invasive surgical techniques, having been recognized by the American Institute of Minimally-Invasive Surgery (AIMIS) as one of the 300 top laparoscopic surgeons in the country.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nA member of the Beaufort Memorial Hospital medical staff, he also provides preventative care, including annual exams and PAP smears and menopause management.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nOriginally from Alabama, Dr. Glover completed his undergraduate work in Biology, cum laude, at Birmingham-Southern College, and obtained his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Alabama School of Medicine. Internship and residency followed at the Alton Ochsner Medical Foundation in New Orleans. After completing his medical training, he served with distinction for three years in the National Health Service Corps.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nPrior to relocating to Beaufort, Dr. Glover was in private practice in Knoxville, Tenn., for almost 30 years, where he was recognized by his peers as one of the top doctors in Knoxville every year from 2003-2018.\r\n\r\nWerner &amp; Glover is located at 1264 Ribaut Road, Suite 200, in Beaufort. To make an appointment with either of the physicians, call (843) 524-2466.', 'Urogynecologist now seeing patients in Beaufort', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'urogynecologist-now-seeing-patients-in-beaufort', '', '', '2018-09-26 08:54:45', '2018-09-26 12:54:45', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37490', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37493, 4, '2018-09-20 09:08:52', '2018-09-20 13:08:52', 'Vandit Sardana, M.D., FRCSC, has joined Beaufort Memorial Orthopaedic Specialists. A skilled, board-certified orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Sardana comes to the practice from the prestigious fellowship training program in adult reconstructive orthopaedics at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_37495\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Vandit-Sardana-_headshot.jpg\"><img class=\" wp-image-37495\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Vandit-Sardana-_headshot-704x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"782\"></a> Vandit Sardana, M.D., FRCSC[/caption]\r\n\r\nAt Beaufort Memorial, he will work with the the highly experienced team of Dr. Kevin Jones, a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon, and William Schreffler, a board-certified nurse practitioner. The practice specializes in the assessment, preservation and restoration of joint function, providing care based on best and current evidence in the field of orthopaedics. All three see patients in the practice’s Beaufort and Bluffton offices. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nEducated in Canada, Dr. Sardana earned a Doctor of Medicine from the University of Ottawa and both a Master of Science in physical chemistry and an Honours Bachelor of Science in forensic science from the University of Toronto. He completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, and is board-certified in orthopaedics by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nAs a student, Sardana received an array of academic scholarships and awards at every level of his training. During his residency, he was employed as a clinical skills preceptor for first-year medical students, and he has worked on a broad range of orthopaedic research projects as well. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nBeaufort Memorial Orthopaedic Specialists offers a full range of care for bones and joints, specializing in minimally invasive hip and knee replacement surgery. Its team of specialists treats patients with orthopaedic conditions that range from congenital defects and osteoarthritis associated with aging to trauma and sports injuries. To schedule an appointment in either Beaufort or Bluffton with any of the providers, call 843-524-3015.', 'Vandit Sardana joins Beaufort Memorial Orthopaedic Specialists', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'vandit-sardana-joins-beaufort-memorial-orthopaedic-specialists', '', '', '2018-09-26 09:17:02', '2018-09-26 13:17:02', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37493', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37497, 4, '2018-09-20 08:56:09', '2018-09-20 12:56:09', 'Active investing or passive investing. It’s an ongoing debate, and here, briefly, is what’s behind it.\r\n\r\nActive investing involves the skills of an investment manager who seeks to generate greater returns than a market benchmark or index and may pursue other goals, such as risk reduction and income enhancement.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nA passive manager’s investment strategy, on the other hand, is designed to track the performance of an index, an asset class, or market segment (benchmark) and achieve returns that closely correspond to the returns of that benchmark with low fees. The goal of this type of investing might be, for example, to track the performance of the S&amp;P 500 Index, which means owning a basket of stocks that mirror the composition of the index. Once the basket’s contents are determined, the manager generally steps back and lets market forces do what they will.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nWith this type of investing, the manager will not sell securities to take advantage of changing market conditions and may have less flexibility to react to price declines in the securities but will continue to hold the same securities as the benchmark it is designed to track.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nActive investing includes substantial research and, possibly, a fair amount of trading, and the manager generally passes these expenses on to the investor. On the other hand, expenses for a passively managed fund, such as an exchange-traded fund (ETF), are usually low, making it comparatively inexpensive for investors to own. It is important to note that although these funds trade relatively infrequently, keeping administrative expenses relatively low, the fund’s performance probably will not match the benchmark’s performance exactly.\r\n\r\nThis is the crux of the debate: Is active investing worth the additional expense?\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Active vs. passive snapshot</b></p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Ongoing research and frequent trading</li>\r\n 	<li>Relatively high expenses</li>\r\n 	<li>May focus on, for example:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Large-, mid-, or small-capitalization<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></li>\r\n 	<li>Value vs. growth</li>\r\n 	<li>Dividend-paying (income) companies</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n 	<li>No ongoing research and little, if any, trading</li>\r\n 	<li>Relatively low expenses</li>\r\n 	<li>Generally more tax efficient</li>\r\n 	<li>May seek to track the performance of an index, such as the S&amp;P 500</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Active remains popular</b></p>\r\nAccording to Morningstar Direct, U.S. investors have been increasingly drawn to passive funds, but they still have substantially more invested with active managers. One reason may be a potential challenge passive investing faces when the markets are down or flat.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nWhile a passive manager’s hands are essentially tied during these times, an active manager is able to make adjustments to the portfolio in an attempt to improve its performance. Although there’s no guarantee these efforts will prove successful, the active manager – unlike the passive manager – at least has room to maneuver.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Wide range of alternatives</b></p>\r\nBecause there are literally thousands of funds on the market, deciding on active investing opens the door to a wide range of additional choices.\r\n\r\nThere are funds concentrated on a specific level of capitalization, or cap – a term used to describe a company’s size. It’s determined simply by multiplying a company’s stock price by the number of shares in the market. In addition to large-cap, such as those in the S&amp;P 500, there are also mid-cap and small-cap companies.\r\n\r\nIn addition, there are funds focused on different investing styles. Growth funds invest in companies that appear poised to grow faster than their market sector or the market in general, though growth may not be realized. Value funds, on the other hand, look for companies that investors appear to be overlooking for one reason or another and show promise for a comeback, though there is no guarantee such value will be recognized by the overall market.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nSome funds look to generate income by investing in companies that pay dividends. Investors can receive that income as cash or reinvest it in additional fund shares. However, keep in mind that reinvested income generally is taxable in the year it’s paid unless it’s held in a tax-advantaged account, such as an IRA.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Remember to diversify</b></p>\r\nThe debate over active vs. passive is somewhat pointless because you don’t have to choose between the two. In addition to spreading your money across a variety of different asset classes (stocks, bonds, and cash), market capitalizations (large, medium, and small), and investing styles (growth and value), you can also diversify by including both passive and active investments in your portfolio. For help with building a portfolio designed to help you reach your goals, consider turning to a professional financial advisor.\r\n\r\n<i>All investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. There is no assurance any investment strategy will be successful or that a fund will meet its investment objectives. An investment in an exchange–traded fund (ETF) will fluctuate and shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. ETFs are subject to risks similar to stock including market risk, which is the risk that the value of an ETF’s holdings<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>may fluctuate in response to general economic and market conditions, the prospects of individual companies, and industry sectors. Shares of ETFs are bought and sold at market price in the secondary market, which may differ significantly from the ETF’s net asset value and are not individually redeemed from the fund. Only “authorized participants” or market makers may<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>trade directly with the fund, typically in large, specified blocks of 50,000 shares. Ordinary brokerage commissions for purchases and sales may appl,y which could reduce the fund’s returns.</i>\r\n\r\n<i>There are different types of ETFs such as index-based, sector and industry, investment style, or asset class, each with its own risk and return characteristics<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>Index-based ETFs seek investment results that, before expenses, generally correspond to the price and yield of a particular index. There is no assurance that the price and yield performance of the index can be fully matched. Sector- and industry-based ETFs are narrowly focused. Concentration in certain sectors or industries may present more risks for a portfolio than if it was broadly diversified over numerous sectors of the economy. This will increase a portfolio’s vulnerability to any single economic, politica, or regulatory development affecting the sector or industry and may result in greater price volatility. Investment-style ETFs include growth- and value-type<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>ETFs. The growth and value types of investing tend to shift in and out of favor; growth may not be realized; and and a company’s intrinsic value may not be recognized by the overall market. Asset class ETFS include small-, medium-, and large-cap stocks. Investing in small- and mid-cap companies involves additional risks from investing in large-cap companies, such as limited liquidity and greater volatility. Dividend-focused ETFs generally seek to track the investment results of an index composed of dividend-paying equities. The income generated by the ETF’s holdings is dependent upon the dividend policies of the companies in which it invests. Dividend-paying stocks may fall out of favor with investors and may not return more than the overall stock markets. Dividends<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>may be reduced, changed, or eliminated at any time.</i>\r\n\r\n<i>Both active and passively managed funds are subject to fees and expenses not applicable to indices which are unmanaged and unavailable for direct investment.</i>\r\n\r\n<i>This article was written by/for Wells Fargo Advisors and provided courtesy of Whitney McDaniel, CFP®, Associate Vice President - Investments in Beaufort, SC at [843] 524-1114.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>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 Whitney McDaniel or Wells Fargo Advisors and have not been reviewed by the Firm for completeness or accuracy.</i>\r\n\r\n<i>Investments in securities and insurance products are: NOT FDIC-INSURED/NOT BANK-GUARANTEED/MAY LOSE VALUE</i>\r\n\r\n<i>Wells Fargo Advisors is a trade name used by Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, Member SIPC, a registered broker-dealer and non-b</i><i>ank affiliate of Wells Fargo &amp; Company.</i>\r\n\r\n<i>© 2017 Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC. All rights reserved.</i>', 'To Be Active or Passive, That Is the Question', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'to-be-active-or-passive-that-is-the-question', '', '', '2018-09-26 08:57:15', '2018-09-26 12:57:15', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37497', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37499, 4, '2018-09-20 09:07:48', '2018-09-20 13:07:48', '<h4>By Justin Jarrett</h4>\r\nEvery foodie in Beaufort knows all about Breakwater Restaurant and Bar by now, but the downtown favorite stirred up another round of enthusiasm when it started serving lunch on April 30.\r\n\r\nWell, of course The Island News Lunch Bunch had to check it out, just as soon as we could get all of our schedules to coordinate. It finally happened last month, and we all agree – if you enjoy Breakwater for dinner, you’re going to love it for lunch, too.\r\n\r\nIf you follow them on Facebook, you know they always have some mouth-watering lunch specials, including a fresh twist on Taco Tuesday, but we all opted to stick to the tried-and-true menu during our visit.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nAs our publishers, Kim and Elizabeth, and I waited for our sales representative Betty to join us, we decided to order some appetizers for the table. We agreed we had to try the Southern Fried Shrimp and the Spicy Calamari, but our server insisted we also opt for the Butter Bean Hummus (a move that would later earn her hero status).<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe shrimp were massive and magnificent with just the right amount of perfectly-seasoned breading, and the calamari was equally delicious –&nbsp;lightly breaded and drizzled with hot sauce and served with a smoky tomato ranch dipping sauce to complement the spice.\r\n\r\nBut the Butter Bean Hummus stole the show – or at least the opening act. It was served with grilled pita, chunks of creamy feta, and castelvetrano olives, but even when the pita ran out – because the serving of hummus was so large – more than one of us resorted to eating it with a spoon. That’s how delicious it was.\r\n\r\nWe definitely could have wrapped things up at that point and left satisfied with some semblance of hope for a productive afternoon, but that’s not how the Lunch Bunch rolls.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nWell, Betty did show some restraint, ordering just a cup of She Crab Soup, which she raved about.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nElizabeth also exhibited a bit of discipline, opting for the Summer Vegetable Salad —&nbsp;a romaine and arcadian mix topped with a veritable garden of summer field peas, grilled asparagus and zucchini, goat cheese and honey lime vinaigrette. The grilled salmon fillet she added was a substantial portion that was cooked to perfection.\r\n\r\nKim and I weren’t as responsible with regard to controlling our cravings.\r\n\r\nKim couldn’t resist the Fried Chicken (her favorite fried chicken anywhere, she said), which was served atop a mountain of smashed aligot potatoes with haricots verts and smothered with traditional Southern white gravy.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nI was a bit bummed that I didn’t get to try the other two appetizers on the menu – the Pimento Cheese Plate and the Pickled Green Tomatoes – so I remedied that with my lunch order. I opted for the Warm Pimento Cheese sandwich, served on toasted artisan bread with fried pickled green tomatoes, and added bacon (because bacon makes everything better, but especially a pimento cheese sandwich). It was predictably tremendous, and the hand-cut fries were some of the best I’ve had anywhere. I washed it down with a glass of Murphy’s Pucker-Up Lemon-Aid, which tasted as good as the cause it supports — clean water for a school in Africa.\r\n\r\nOur only regret was not saving enough room for dessert, but that just gives us another reason to go back. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">[Modula id=\'18\']</h4>', 'Bounce to Breakwater for a great lunch', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'bounce-to-breakwater-for-a-great-lunch', '', '', '2018-09-26 09:19:48', '2018-09-26 13:19:48', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37499', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37500, 4, '2018-09-20 08:59:06', '2018-09-20 12:59:06', 'Three town hall meetings originally set for last week but cancelled due to Hurricane Florence have been rescheduled to give parents and community members the opportunity to meet with Beaufort County Superintendent Herb Berg and district staff.\r\n\r\nThe school district holds a cycle of informal town hall meetings twice each year to present information to, and answer questions from, parents and citizens.\r\n\r\nThe revised schedule of fall town hall meetings will be:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Sept. 20 – Whale Branch Early College High, 6 p.m. (rescheduled from Sept. 12)</li>\r\n 	<li>Sept. 24 – Hilton Head Island High, 6 p.m.</li>\r\n 	<li>Sept. 26 – May River High, 6 p.m. (rescheduled from Sept. 11)</li>\r\n 	<li>Sept. 27 – Bluffton Middle-Spanish language, 6 p.m. (rescheduled from Sept. 13)</li>\r\n 	<li>Oct. 3 – Battery Creek High (also Islands Academy), 6 p.m.</li>\r\n 	<li>Oct. 29 – Beaufort High, 6 p.m.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nThe possible 2019-20 adjustment of Bluffton school attendance zones is expected to be a principal focus at several of the upcoming town hall meetings. The school district has seen rapid enrollment growth in the southern section of the county, and several schools in the Bluffton area are already beyond their designated capacities. Last April voters rejected a bond referendum that would have constructed one new Bluffton school and expanded two existing Bluffton schools.\r\n\r\nAt the southern Beaufort County town hall meetings, district officials will initiate a discussion about possible 2019-20 adjustments to school attendance zones by reviewing an outline of a sample proposal presented to the Board of Education on Aug. 11. The purpose of rezoning would be to reduce overcrowding at some schools by moving some of their students to schools with space to accommodate mobile classrooms.\r\n\r\n“The Board of Education wants to ensure that parents and taxpayers have numerous opportunities to provide feedback on any proposals aimed at adjusting attendance zones,” said Robert Oetting, the school district’s Chief Operations Officer.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>“Enrollment growth in the southern portion of Beaufort County shows no signs of slowing down, and Board members are very interested in how their constituents want to meet that challenge.”\r\n\r\nAlthough participants in the three northern Beaufort County town hall meetings may ask questions about rezoning, the board is not currently discussing possible student reassignments there.', 'School board reschedules town hall meetings', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'school-board-reschedules-town-hall-meetings', '', '', '2018-09-26 08:59:31', '2018-09-26 12:59:31', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37500', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37503, 4, '2018-09-20 08:59:59', '2018-09-20 12:59:59', '<h4>By Celia Strong</h4>\r\nAnother weather incident has come and gone, and we were lucky this time. Some thought it better to be safe than sorry and evacuated, while others surely relaxed and escaped into a good wine. Off to Napa Valley we go.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nOberon is a winery in Napa, that makes several wines, all the work of their winemaker, Napa native Tony Coltrin. Tony was born and raised in St. Helena and has spent more than 40 years making Napa wines. As a teenager he worked harvest at a family friend’s winery, and he was hooked. All these years in the Napa wine industry means all kinds of contacts with growers and other winemakers, as well as access to the great grape sources in Napa. At Oberon, which is owned by the Michael Mondavi family, he is able to make wines that express the joy of Napa. As he says, “Being a winemaker is not something I do every day, it’s who I am every day”<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nOberon Napa Sauvignon Blanc has a distinctive style. Its grapes are sourced from the Oak Knoll and Carneros areas of Napa. It is from the blending of these two sources that this wine is able to excel. Oak Knoll is located in the most southern part of Napa. It has a cool, maritime climate that results in a longer growing season for the grapes. Sandwiched between the city of Napa and the Stag’s Leap district, the vineyards have deep alluvial soils with plenty of exposure. Long sunny days let the grapes ripen with concentrated fruits and great balance. Carneros is located across the southern end of both Napa and Sonoma counties. This is a cool growing area, with vineyards on low-lying hills. Its soils are predominantly shallow clay, with poor drainage and fertility. Again, vines are forced to struggle but, the season is a long one and the grapes ripen with intense and vivid flavors.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nBy combining Sauvignon Blanc grapes from these two areas, Oberon’s wine has bright acidity and layers of fresh flavors including green apple, kiwi, pear and melon. It also has an underlying richness and great complexity. One-third of the grapes are barrel fermented which helps maximize the fruitiness of this wine and add to its creamy finish. For $15.99.\r\n\r\nOberon Napa Cabernet Sauvignon is made with grapes sourced from Rutherford, Oakville, Chiles Valley and Capell Valley. Rutherford, one of the two most important of these, is located north of Oakville. It is a bit warmer than Oakville with alluvial soils. Rutherford wines are uniform in their structure and style — fruit forward and elegant and consistently high-quality. Oakville, the second major source, lies on the valley floor. It has a perfect climate with warm sunshine for the grapes. The sun burns off early morning fogs, then the afternoon breezes come, allowing the grapes hours every day to ripen and develop their fullest flavors. Oakville soils are well-draining alluvial, which encourages the vines’ roots to grow deep, making them work harder. This helps Oakville wines achieve richness, complexity, density and aging potential.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThis Napa Cabernet is made from hand-harvested grapes, fermented in stainless steel with lengthy maceration after the fermentation. Malolactic fermentation is done in French oak and the wine is aged in barrels for 14 months. Again, their winemaker blends grapes to achieve gorgeous flavors — black cherries, black currants, blackberries, baking spices, espresso powder, and dark chocolate — into a deep-colored wine with supple tannins and a long finish. For $20.99\r\n\r\nSo, with 40 years living and working in Napa, Tony Coltrin and Oberon have a lock on making Napa wines. Knowing how the grapes grow and what they taste like from every parcel of land is key, and Oberon’s wines prove it. Enjoy.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n<i>Celia Strong works at Bill’s Liquor &amp; Fine Wines on Lady’s Island.</i>', 'Forty Years and Going Strong', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'forty-years-and-going-strong', '', '', '2018-09-26 09:00:07', '2018-09-26 13:00:07', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37503', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37505, 4, '2018-09-20 09:01:04', '2018-09-20 13:01:04', '<h4>By Lee Scott</h4>\r\nFor some reason, right before Florence came to call, and right before we were advised to leave Beaufort County, the Monarch butterflies came flying en masse to my community. I do not remember seeing so many butterflies in the flower gardens at my community pool as I did that afternoon.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>I am sure some of our South Carolina state butterflies, the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, were present, I just could not see them amidst all the familiar Monarchs. As I sat there admiring them, our resident landscape manager came by.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/IMG_0712.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-37506\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/IMG_0712.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"313\" height=\"361\"></a>“Why are there so many?,” I asked her.\r\n\r\n“It’s just this time of year,” she said as she hurried to organize her staff.\r\n\r\nI had forgotten about the annual migration going on with Monarch butterflies. They need a temperature above 70 degrees to survive and we have certainly had those temperatures. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nFortunately, we have an arborist who understands the importance of butterfly gardens, and the bush daises and zinnias were favorites that day as I watched them swarm around the flowers. I took picture after picture of the Monarchs drinking in the nectar of the flowers, but it is hard to see them in the pictures because their wings seemed to meld into the colors of the flowers.\r\n\r\nAs I sat there looking at the butterflies, I became aware of people coming into the pool area who were not wearing bathing suits. They were employees who came to put away the chairs, tables, and umbrellas along with securing the smaller planters. I am sure they thought it odd that there was one lone swimmer in the pool. But my work was done that day. My husband and I had put our boat in storage. We had cleaned off the screen porch furniture and put it in the living room. The Adirondack chairs were scrubbed and stored in the garage. The car was gassed up, we had water bottles, fuel for our generator (if needed) and I had even gone to the County Convenience Center to get rid of our trash. I had completed my preparations and just wanted to swim.\r\n\r\nBut as I sat there watching the last of the chairs put away, I knew it was time to say goodbye to the pool and the butterflies. They too had to prepare for the coming bad weather. Turns out butterflies hide in tree hollows and go under rocks during storms.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nBy the grace of God, I will soon be back in the pool swimming. The chairs, umbrellas and tables will be in place and once again I will sit and admire the latest butterfly migration.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span>', 'The butterflies before the storm', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'the-butterflies-before-the-storm', '', '', '2018-09-26 09:01:12', '2018-09-26 13:01:12', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37505', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(37508, 4, '2018-09-20 09:01:27', '2018-09-20 13:01:27', '<b>Enjoy Yoga Under the Stars on Sept. 21</b>\r\n\r\nIn honor of International Day of Peace, join professionally-certified trained yoga instructors, Zen Den Reiki practitioners and the Beaufort Drum Circle at Henry Chambers Waterfront Park, in the Contemplative Garden, from 6-9 p.m. on Sept. 21 for an evening designed to promote physical and spiritual wellness while supporting early childhood literacy in the Lowcountry.\r\n\r\nDonations will be kindly accepted in support of Born To Read. Born To Read Inc. is a registered 501(c)3 non profit charitable organization promoting early literacy in the Lowcountry. Since the inception of the program our volunteers have made more than 18,000 visits to new parents in the local Beaufort County South Carolina Birthing Centers.\r\n\r\nYoga Under the Stars Schedule:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>3 Yoga classes will be hosted by ArtiZen, One Yoga Sanctuary and Effervescence yoga studios and will start at 6:00pm, 6:45pm and 7:30pm. Please bring your yoga mat, water and a small towel.</li>\r\n 	<li>Individual Zen Den Reiki Sessions will run from 6:00-8:15pm.</li>\r\n 	<li>Beaufort Drum Circle will begin at 8:15pm. Please bring your favorite hand percussion, chair or blanket or dancing feet.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nFor more information, contact Born to Read at borntoread@hargray.com or 843-379-3550.\r\n\r\n<b>New featured exhibit coming to BAA Gallery</b>\r\n\r\n“Blending Digital Art with Photography” is the title of an exhibit featuring artist Gordon Fritz at the Beaufort Art Association Gallery through Oct. 28.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n<b>September activities&nbsp;</b><b>at Hunting Island</b>\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<ul>\r\n 	<li>Mondays: Secrets of the Salt Marsh, 4 p.m.; Full Moon Lighthouse Climb, 7 p.m., Sept. 24</li>\r\n 	<li>Tuesdays: Sea Turtle Tracks, 10:30 a.m.; CCC Video, 1 p.m.; Beach Walks, 3 p.m.</li>\r\n 	<li>Wednesdays: Reptile Talk, 11 a.m.; Lighthouse Tour, 10 a.m., Sept. 26</li>\r\n 	<li>Thursdays: CCC Video, 1 p.m.; Feeding Frenzy, 3 p.m.; Lighthouse Tour, 10 a.m., Sept. 13</li>\r\n 	<li>Fridays: Stepping Stones, 1 p.m., Sept. 7, 21, 28</li>\r\n 	<li>Saturdays: Tie Dye, noon; Creatures of the Night, 2:30 p.m., Sept. 1 and 15</li>\r\n 	<li>Sundays: Alligator Talk, noon</li>\r\n</ul>\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<b>Bring in expired coupons to help soldiers</b>\r\n\r\nDid you know that manufacturer\'s coupons that have expired in the U.S. can still be used by overseas military members? Drop by the Beaufort Branch Library on Sorting Day — Friday, Sept. 21, between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. — to help clip, sort, and bag coupons to prepare for shipping or drop off your unused coupons. Bring in your Smart Source, P&amp;G, and RMN manufacturer\'s coupons any time. Coupons can be up to two months expired. No store-specific or internet coupons, please.&nbsp;Beaufort Branch Library, 311 Scott St., Beaufort.\r\n\r\nFree. For more information, call 843-255-6458 or visit beaufortcountylibrary.org/subscribe.\r\n\r\n<b>Tour Fort Fremont<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>on St. Helena Island</b>\r\n\r\nTravel back in time to the 1890’s and the Spanish American War at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 22 at the St. Helena Branch Beaufort County Public Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Senior Road, St. Helena Island.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nView a short documentary and scale model of Fort Fremont as it stood in 1898 and travel to Fort Fremont for a guided walking tour of the fortifications. Tour lasts approximately two hours. No reservations are necessary. Free and open to the public. For more information call the St. Helena Library at 843-255-6487 or visit fortfremont.org.\r\n\r\n<b>YMCA to hold Lunch &amp; learn seminar for seniors</b>\r\n\r\nSenior adults, live your best, healthy life! The Wardle Family YMCA will hold a lunch &amp; learn seminar on Tuesday, Sept. 25 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Topics include chronic disease prevention through exercise, senior nutrition, fall prevention and how to get started. The seminar will be led by Y Wellness Director Denice Fanning and her healthy aging team. Free and open to the public, but participants must register at the YMCA front desk: 1801 Richmond Ave., Port Royal, or call 843-522-9622 by Sept. 24. beaufort-jasperymca.org.\r\n\r\n<b>Join the Great American Read program discussion</b>\r\n\r\nInspired by the Great American Read campaign sponsored by PBS, come to the library to join in a friendly discussion about The Great American Read program and join the search for America\'s best-loved novel. Did your book make it to the list of Top 100? Or was there a book that made a list that you think shouldn\'t have? Wednesday, Sept. 26, 5:30 p.m., Beaufort Branch Library, 311 Scott St., Beaufort. Visit beaufortcountylibrary.org/subscribe for more information.\r\n\r\n<b>Learn how to clip coupons from a pro</b>\r\n\r\nJoin us for an in-depth look at everything you can do to save money couponing. Hosted by Jenny Martin, author of SouthernSavers.com, attendees will learn how to cut their grocery and household purchases by at least 50 percent, if not more. Registration encouraged but not required. Please call 843-255-6458 or stop by the Reference Desk to register.&nbsp; Saturday, Sept. 29, 5:30 p.m., Beaufort Branch Library, 311 Scott St., Beaufort. Visit beaufortcountylibrary.org/subscribe for more information.\r\n\r\n<b>Royal Pines to host Arts and Crafts and Yard Sale</b>\r\n\r\nRoyal Pines will hold a Community Arts and Crafts and Yard Sale event on Saturday, Sept. 29 from 8-11 a.m. Rain date is Saturday, Oct. 6. The sale is being held on Royal Pines Blvd., Lady’s Island.\r\n\r\n<b>Pumpkin patch<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>returns this month</b>\r\n\r\nThe pumpkins are coming back to Carteret Street United Methodist Church on Sunday, Sept. 30 at 12:30 p.m. Volunteers are needed to help unload the truck. Everyone is invited to be part of this exciting time. Pizza will be served after we have unloaded.\r\n\r\nThe patch will be open Monday–Saturday during the month of October from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. and Sunday from noon-6 p.m. The money raised is used for youth ministries.\r\n\r\n<b>Bring your pup to the YMCA Puppy Plunge</b>\r\n\r\nCanines of all breeds and sizes are welcome to attend the Wardle Family YMCA Puppy Plunge on the first and third Saturday of each month (thru March 2019) beginning October 6, 2018 at the Y outdoor pool (1801 Richmond Ave., Port Royal) from 9 am – 11 am. Pups can splash, swim and play in our safe, enclosed outdoor pool area.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>The cost 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 beaufort-jasperymca.org or call 843-522-9622.\r\n\r\n<b>Exchange Club hosts 26th annual Ghost Tours</b>\r\n\r\nGhostly spirits are expected to take over downtown Beaufort while the Exchange Club hosts its 26th annual Ghost Tours beginning Friday, Oct. 12. Sign up now to take a carriage ride or walking tour through Beaufort’s Historic District while listening to haunting tales of the area. Tours last about an hour and will run in the evenings of Oct. 12-13, 19-21, 26-28, and 30. All proceeds benefit the Child Abuse Prevention Association (CAPA) of Beaufort County. Some of Beaufort’s oldest residents have shared stories from their childhood and the Exchange Club of Beaufort brings these stories to life each October. Reservations are strongly recommended and can be made online at www.capabeaufort.org or by calling 843-52-GHOST. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>', 'September 20th-26th events around Beaufort', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'september-20th-26th-events-around-beaufort', '', '', '2018-09-26 09:02:44', '2018-09-26 13:02:44', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37508', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37510, 4, '2018-09-20 09:02:54', '2018-09-20 13:02:54', 'Lowcountry SCORE, in conjunction with the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce, the Hilton Head Island/Bluffton Chamber of Commerce and the United Way of the Lowcountry, will host the 2018 Non-Profit Seminar Series this fall.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nPanelists will include experienced non-profit managers, seasoned board members, and area professionals in revenue generation, grant writing, donor management, capital campaigns, social media, and crowdfunding. The seminar schedule is:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Oct. 18: Effective Grant Writing and Grant Request Evaluation<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></li>\r\n 	<li>Oct. 25: Crowdfunding and Donor Management</li>\r\n 	<li>Nov. 1: Fundraising Using Social Media<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></li>\r\n 	<li>Nov. 8: Foundation Funding and Capital Campaigns<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\nThese weekly seminars will be held on Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bluffton Branch of the Beaufort County Library, 120 Palmetto Way, in the multipurpose room. Registration is required. The charge for each seminar is $15 or $40 for all four seminars. A box lunch will be provided at no additional charge.\r\n\r\nFor more information on this valuable seminar series or to register, go to sclowcountry.score.org and click on “Take a Workshop.”', 'Seminar Series for Non-Profits this fall', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'seminar-series-for-non-profits-this-fall', '', '', '2018-09-26 09:03:23', '2018-09-26 13:03:23', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37510', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37512, 4, '2018-09-20 09:03:41', '2018-09-20 13:03:41', '<b>LWV celebrates National Voter Registration Day</b>\r\n\r\nEvery year millions of Americans find themselves unable to vote because they miss a registration deadline, don’t update their registration, or aren’t sure how to register. The Beaufort chapter of the League of Women Voters wants to help voters avoid that fate.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe purpose of National Voter Registration Day is to make sure everyone has the opportunity to vote. On Tuesday, Sept. 25, many organizations around the country will participate in helping to create broad awareness of voter registration opportunities to reach thousands of voters who may not register otherwise.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe League of Women Voters Beaufort will host a celebration for National Voter Registration Day, Tuesday, Sept. 25, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Santa Elena History Center, 1501 Bay Street, downtown Beaufort. Volunteers will be on hand to register voters and prepare for the upcoming November elections. All are welcome to come by to learn more about voter registration and enjoy some music, guest speakers, food trucks and fun.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe League of Women Voters Beaufort Area wants to make sure you are able to vote on Nov. 6 by calling upon anyone to register if they are:<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Not registered and will be 18 years old by Nov. 6</li>\r\n 	<li>Are already registered but have changed your name</li>\r\n 	<li>Are already registered but have changed your address</li>\r\n 	<li>Are an ex-offender who has completed your sentence, parole and probation</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<b>County election board has vacancy</b>\r\n\r\nThe Board of Voter Registration and Elections of Beaufort County is seeking to fill a vacancy on the board.\r\n\r\nThis member will be responsible for selecting poll workers for precincts in the Bluffton area, in addition to serving the county’s voting population.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nApplicants must be a registered voter in Beaufort County with the ability to become certified by the S.C. State Election Commission within 18 months of appointment by the governor.\r\n\r\nPrevious poll worker experience preferred.\r\n\r\nInterested applicants may contact the Beaufort County Legislative Delegation at 843-255-2260 or send an email to cmaxey@bcgov.net.', 'Political briefs for September 20th', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'political-briefs-for-september-20th', '', '', '2018-09-26 09:04:15', '2018-09-26 13:04:15', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37512', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37516, 4, '2018-09-20 09:04:30', '2018-09-20 13:04:30', '[caption id=\"attachment_37519\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"314\"]<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/ThunderAndBuddy-e1537967166416.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-37519 \" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/ThunderAndBuddy-e1537967166416-1024x670.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"314\" height=\"584\"></a> Thunder and Buddy are ready to evacuate. Photo by Linda Fulton.[/caption]\r\n\r\nAbove: Two horses boarded on Cherokee Farms Road were euphemistically named “Frick &amp; Frack” because you can find them out and about in all kinds of weather, even an impending hurricane. Photo by Ron Callari. To submit a Lowcountry Life photo, you must be the photographer or have permission to submit the photo to be published in The Island News. Please submit high-resolution photos and include a description and/or names of the people in the picture and the name of the photographer. Email your photos to theislandnews@gmail.com.', 'Lowcountry Life', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'lowcountry-life-77', '', '', '2018-09-26 09:07:24', '2018-09-26 13:07:24', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37516', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37525, 4, '2018-09-20 09:07:36', '2018-09-20 13:07:36', '<b>Local business to hold grand opening<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b>\r\n\r\nPhoenix Flooring and Design will celebrate its grand opening on Thursday, Sept. 27, from 4 to 7 p.m.\r\n\r\nGuests are welcome to stop in and check out the new store at 14 Savannah Highway in Shell Point Plaza, peruse their selections of furniture and flooring, meet the owners and enjoy complimentary food, beverages and wine, along with prizes, shopping discounts, giveaways and lots more, including a drawing for a special grand prize near the end of the evening.\r\n\r\nThere will also be a ribbon cutting by the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce at 4:30 p.m.', 'Business brief for September 20th', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'business-brief-for-september-20th', '', '', '2018-09-26 09:07:58', '2018-09-26 13:07:58', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37525', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37527, 4, '2018-09-20 09:09:34', '2018-09-20 13:09:34', 'The University of South Carolina Beaufort Campus’ Center for the Arts in Beaufort will hang abstract artwork through Oct. 12. The art exhibition includes works by 25 women from 12 different states who have organized an extensive abstract art exhibition called “Inside Out: Expressing Our Inner Voices.”<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n<em>Photo above:&nbsp;Annette Crosby, from left, Nancy Perry, Betty Peery and Penny Beesley celebrate their abstract art at the “Inside Out” opening reception Sept. 6 at the University of South Carolina Beaufort Campus’ Center for the Arts.</em>', '“Inside Out: Expressing Our Inner Voices” runs through Oct. 12', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'inside-out-expressing-our-inner-voices-runs-through-oct-12', '', '', '2018-09-26 09:14:02', '2018-09-26 13:14:02', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37527', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37531, 4, '2018-09-20 09:11:11', '2018-09-20 13:11:11', '<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><i>Area football teams return to action after unexpected week off</i></h3>\r\nAfter a week without high school football, the Friday night lights will return to the Lowcountry this week.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe threat of Hurricane Florence caused the cancellation of two games involving area teams last week, as Beaufort High’s trip to Valdosta (Ga.) was postponed and Beaufort Academy’s home game against Holly Hill Academy was canceled.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nBHS will make up its game at Valdosta on Sept. 28, while BA’s game will not be rescheduled after the S.C. Independent Schools Association determined it will not extend the regular season and will determine playoff seeding based on teams’ region records regardless of any games that were not played.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe S.C. High School League’s Executive Committee met via conference call Tuesday morning and voted unanimously to extend its regular season by one week, allowing teams to make up games that were postponed last week either during a mutual bye week or during the week of Oct. 29-Nov. 2.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the football playoffs for all classifications will now begin on Nov. 9, and the state championships will now be scheduled for Dec. 7-8.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThese changes did not affect Battery Creek or Whale Branch, both of whom had open dates on their schedule last week.\r\n\r\nAll four area teams return to action this Friday, but only Battery Creek is at home. The Dolphins will host Wade Hampton to open region play. Beaufort High travels to Blythewood, Whale Branch visits Philip Simmons, and Beaufort Academy travels to Faith/Ridge Christian for a region matchup.\r\n\r\n<em>Photo at top&nbsp;by Andrea Fabian.</em>', 'BACK ON THE FIELD', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'back-on-the-field', '', '', '2018-09-26 09:12:38', '2018-09-26 13:12:38', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37531', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37534, 4, '2018-09-20 09:11:21', '2018-09-20 13:11:21', 'The City of Beaufort has hired Matt St. Clair to the position of Director of Public Projects &amp; Facilities/Military Liaison.\r\n\r\nSt. Clair recently retired from the U.S. Marine Corps with the rank of Colonel after serving with honor for nearly 30 years. His last assignment was as Chief of Staff, USMC Recruit Depot, Eastern Recruiting Region, Parris Island.\r\n\r\n“Matt is an operation expert and performance-based leader with a proven record of building teams, developing employees, managing resources, and improving processes,” City Manager Bill Prokop said. “He will be overseeing the development of a long-term planning for public projects and facilities.\r\n\r\nSt. Clair replaces Neal Pugliese, who will remain engaged with the city and continue to work closely with St. Clair and Prokop on drainage improvement projects and other projects as needed.\r\n\r\n“We are very pleased to have someone with Matt’s background and expertise join our team,” Prokop said.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>', 'Retired Marine St. Clair named to city post', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'retired-marine-st-clair-named-to-city-post', '', '', '2018-09-26 09:11:44', '2018-09-26 13:11:44', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37534', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37536, 4, '2018-09-20 09:11:50', '2018-09-20 13:11:50', '<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Walk-facts.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright  wp-image-37537\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Walk-facts.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"373\" height=\"389\"></a>Join the second annual Beaufort Walk for Water at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 22, at Live Oaks Park in Port Royal. The Walk for Water promotes awareness of the global water crisis while raising funds to provide sustainable safe water around the world. The fundraising goal for this year’s event is $45,000. All donations benefit Water Mission, a nonprofit Christian engineering organization that builds safe water solutions in developing countries and disaster areas. To sign up for the walk or to make a donation, visit events.watermissions.org/beaufort18 or call 843-769-7395. The event is open to people of all ages and is dog-friendly.\r\n\r\nOn-site registrations open at 8 a.m., opening ceremonies take place at 8.30 a.m., and the walk starts at 9 a.m.\r\n\r\nAfter the opening ceremonies, every participant will be provided an empty bucket and begin to walk the approximately three-mile route. Halfway through the route, walkers fill their bucket with raw water and carry it the rest of the way back to the park to symbolize the walk that millions of women and children make every single day to collect what is often unsafe drinking water.\r\n\r\n“At our inaugural walk last year, we were blown away by Beaufort rising to the challenge and fundraising over $26,000 to benefit Water Mission,” said Jeneane Ryan, chair of the Beaufort Walk for Water committee. “This year we are asking people to rally friends, neighborhood groups, clubs, churches and sports teams to challenge each other to raise $45,000 to help people less fortunate in our world to get access to safe water; something we easily take for granted.”\r\n\r\nPluff Mudd will entertain walkers with live jazz music starting at 8 a.m., while Capitol Coffee hands out coffee to the walkers and Beaufort-Jasper Water &amp; Sewer Authority provides free water. Murphy\'s Pucker-Up will bring the Lemon-Aid stand and sell its homemade lemonade with proceeds going to help end the global water crisis.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nFor more information about Beaufort Walk for Water, visit events.watermissions.org/beaufort18, follow&nbsp;the group on Facebook and Instagram @BeaufortWalkForWater, or call 843-769-7395. Sponsorship enquiries may be directed to Robert Lasher at 843-906-8118.', 'Beaufort Walk for Water to impact lives around the world', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'beaufort-walk-for-water-to-impact-lives-around-the-world', '', '', '2018-09-26 09:13:04', '2018-09-26 13:13:04', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37536', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37539, 4, '2018-09-20 09:13:10', '2018-09-20 13:13:10', '<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Lowcountry spared as hurricane ravages N.C. coast</h2>\r\nIt was touch-and-go for a few days, but Beaufort fortunately was spared the effects of Hurricane Florence.\r\n\r\nThe unpredictable nature of the storm caused Gov. Henry McMaster to issue an evacuation order for Beaufort County on Monday, Sept. 10, which he rescinded less than 24 hours later. Many residents still cleared out, concerned that some forecast models predicted a southern swing as the system approached the coast.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nFor those who stayed, it made for a quiet, if tense, few days. Many locals made their preparations then enjoyed time on the suddenly less-crowded beaches or took to Hunting Island State Park for unusually favorable surfing conditions.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_37541\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"478\"]<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Thibault-Gallery-photo-by-Jayne-Violette.jpg\"><img class=\" wp-image-37541\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Thibault-Gallery-photo-by-Jayne-Violette-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"478\" height=\"426\"></a> Windows of the Thibault Gallery were boarded up in preparation for Hurricane Florence. Photo by Jayne Violette.[/caption]\r\n\r\nSchools and government offices were closed until Monday, Sept. 17, and many businesses boarded up, especially along the downtown waterfront, in expectation for the worst.\r\n\r\nThe worst never came to the Lowcountry, thankfully, but Florence battered the North Carolina coast and dumped massive amounts of rain in the northeastern part of South Carolina, causing extensive flooding.\r\n\r\n“I am very proud of how our city and county organized and responded to the seemingly ever-changing unpredictable hurricane, tropical storm, tropical depression as she slowly and erratically made landfall in North Carolina and then the northeastern part of the state known as the Pee Dee,” Beaufort Mayor Billy Keyserling said in his email newsletter. “We are fortunate, but others are not so lucky. Our hearts and whatever help we can provide should be extended.”\r\n\r\nWhile some were critical of Gov. McMaster’s early evacuation order, Keyserling lauded the governor for his handling of the situation, and he extended that praise to county officials, who have now had to oversee evacuation proceedings in three consecutive years.\r\n\r\n“Based on three experiences working with Beaufort County, I believe the performance of the emergency management team has improved exponentially,” Keyserling said. “Through engaging with the public with regular news conferences and the use of technology, the citizens of Beaufort County were more informed than any time I can remember. I sat in the room over periods of time witnessing local officials and professionals at their best, making tough calls.”\r\n\r\n<em>Photo at top:&nbsp;Hurricanes always create spectacular beauty when they are far away. Here, Blanche Sullivan, left, of Beaufort, and Lisa Giffin of Summerville watch and photograph an incredible sunset Friday, Sept, 14, near the Broad River boat landing. About two dozen people came out to watch the colorful event. Photo by Bob Sofaly.</em>', 'So Long, Florence', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'so-long-florence', '', '', '2018-09-26 09:15:28', '2018-09-26 13:15:28', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37539', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37547, 4, '2018-09-13 09:24:03', '2018-09-13 13:24:03', '<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><i>Promoted Burton Captain deflects attention to children he’s trying to save</i></h2>\r\nBurton Fire District Captain Bobby Davidson was promoted to his current rank during a ceremony last week that was attended by coworkers, family, and friends, but the newly promoted fire officer’s thoughts were not only with his new responsibility for lives in Beaufort County, but the lives of his children abroad. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nDavidson, an Air Force combat veteran, has been a Burton firefighter for a decade now and has progressed through the ranks with the respect, support, and admiration of his chief and peers. His involvement within the department, which includes being the unofficial department chaplain, and his work in the local community, has twice earned him department honors. In 2010, Davidson was selected as Burton’s Firefighter of the Year by the department, and again in 2015, he was selected as the Fire Officer of the Year. While Davidson goes above and beyond for his firefighters and community here in South Carolina, his thoughts and efforts are abroad with the children he also fights to save every day. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nDavidson, and his wife, Kelly, started a local mission here in Beaufort called the Asaph Project, whose goal is “saving lives, one child at a time.” While on a church mission to South Sudan, Africa, Davidson witnessed such suffering and death in a town called Kibera that he called his wife and told her, “People are dying everywhere.” The lifesaving and action-orientated firefighter in Davidson came out and the Davidsons started their local mission here to save the children of Kibera. Davidson and his wife work through a pastor and church in Kibera that houses the homeless and cares for children whose parents have left in search of work.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe Davidsons have funded their own travels to Kibera more than a dozen times, bringing donations and help to the local population. During the first year of their mission six children died of malnutrition, and after four years later it has been more than 2 1/2 years since a malnourished child has died. Additionally, several homeless teens are now in school and self-sufficient. Davidson recalls a Kibera mission worker that was near death after a motor vehicle accident and receiving substandard medical care. The Davidsons’ mission paid for that worker’s medical evacuation and for proper medical attention, and the worker made a slow, but successful, recovery. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n“To have such a person and family in our department, who sacrifices so much to save lives here, to then to give of themselves with the awesome challenge of saving lives in another country thousands of miles away, is truly humbling for me,” said Burton Fire Chief Harry Rountree. “There are children alive in Kibera today, and lives made better today, because of Bobby and his family. Our profession is a family calling, and thankfully, the Davidsons answered.” <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe Davidsons’ son, Chase, is also a Burton firefighter. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nAccording to the Davidsons, $1 equals a day’s pay for the citizens of Kibera, and even small donations can go a long way in making a difference in the lives of the children there. Those wishing to donate to the Davidsons’ mission can do so by visiting any local Regions Bank and donating to the Asaph Project, or visit their Facebook page, “Hope for Kibera Kids,” for more information and a PayPal link.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nBurton Lieutenant Alex Murray, a Marine Corps veteran himself who has worked with Captain Davidson since they were both firefighters together, said, “He served in his country, and I have seen him give so much to the people here in Beaufort County, up to and including risking his life. The least we can do is try and support his efforts to save the children of Kibera.”<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n<em>Photo at top:&nbsp;Captain Davidson with children in Africa.</em>', 'Service before Self', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'service-before-self', '', '', '2018-09-26 09:26:58', '2018-09-26 13:26:58', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37547', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37548, 4, '2018-09-13 09:25:45', '2018-09-13 13:25:45', '<b>New featured exhibit coming to BAA Gallery</b>\r\n\r\n“Blending Digital Art with Photography” is the title of an exhibit featuring artist Gordon Fritz at the Beaufort Art Association Gallery from Sept. 2 through Oct. 28. An open house and reception will be held at the Gallery on Friday, Sept. 7, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served, and the public is invited.\r\n\r\n<b>YMCA adds additional CPR training dates<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b>\r\n\r\nThe Wardle Family YMCA in Port Royal will offer three more CPR classes for community members this year. The remaining courses will be held on two Saturdays — Sept. 8 and Oct. 13 — from 8 a.m. to noon.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nCost is $30 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. Contact aquatics director Lou Bergen at 843-522-9622 to register or visit beaufort-jasperymca.org.\r\n\r\n<b>September activities&nbsp;</b><b>at Hunting Island</b>\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<ul>\r\n 	<li>Mondays: Secrets of the Salt Marsh, 4 p.m.; Full Moon Lighthouse Climb, 7 p.m., Sept. 24</li>\r\n 	<li>Tuesdays: Sea Turtle Tracks, 10:30 a.m.; CCC Video, 1 p.m.; Beach Walks, 3 p.m.</li>\r\n 	<li>Wednesdays: Reptile Talk, 11 a.m.; Lighthouse Tour, 10 a.m., Sept. 26</li>\r\n 	<li>Thursdays: CCC Video, 1 p.m.; Feeding Frenzy, 3 p.m.; Lighthouse Tour, 10 a.m., Sept. 13</li>\r\n 	<li>Fridays: Stepping Stones, 1 p.m., Sept. 7, 21, 28</li>\r\n 	<li>Saturdays: Tie Dye, noon; Creatures of the Night, 2:30 p.m., Sept. 1 and 15</li>\r\n 	<li>Sundays: Alligator Talk, noon</li>\r\n</ul>\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<b>Sportfishing and Diving Club meets Sept. 13</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Sportfishing and Diving Club’s September meeting will be held Thursday, Sept. 13, at the Beaufort Yacht Club on Lady’s Island off Meridian Road. The social begins at 6:30 p.m. with the meeting at 7 p.m.\r\n\r\nThe club will host retired Waddell Mariculture Center manager Al Stokes and introduce new manager Erin Levesque. Al and Erin will help us understand how the changes at WMC will impact such areas as: stocking; the Friends of Waddell; the SC Department of Natural Resources; the future role with Beaufort County fishermen; water quality initiatives; engagement with civic organizations; tour and educational programs; the intern program; renovations; turtle and dolphin rescue efforts; and, many other areas that Al has overseen as SCDNR’s ambassador. The meeting will also give members an opportunity to provide Erin with ideas and input to make the transition easier.\r\n\r\nGuests are welcome, and you do not need a reservation. For additional information contact Captain Frank Gibson at (843)-522-2122 email fgibson@islc.net.\r\n\r\n<b>Marine Corps League to host golf tournament</b>\r\n\r\nThe Yellow Footprints Detachment #1154 of the Marine Corps League is holding its ninth annual Charity Golf Tournament on Saturday, Sept. 15, at 9 a.m. at the Ocean Point Golf Links at Fripp Island Golf and Beach Resort.\r\n\r\nThe fundraiser raises money for annual scholarship awards and the Marine and Sailor Family Outreach program.\r\n\r\nLocal businesses and/or individuals are encouraged to sponsor holes for this fundraiser.\r\n\r\nGolfers interested in playing can contact Ron West at 843-707-7866 or at RonUSMC1280@me.com.\r\n\r\n<b>Bring in expired coupons to help soldiers</b>\r\n\r\nDid you know that manufacturer\'s coupons that have expired in the U.S. can still be used by overseas military members? Drop by the Beaufort Branch Library on Sorting Day — Friday, Sept. 21, between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. — to help clip, sort, and bag coupons to prepare for shipping or drop off your unused coupons. Bring in your Smart Source, P&amp;G, and RMN manufacturer\'s coupons any time. Coupons can be up to two months expired. No store-specific or internet coupons, please.&nbsp;Beaufort Branch Library, 311 Scott St., Beaufort.\r\n\r\nFree. For more information, call 843-255-6458 or visit beaufortcountylibrary.org/subscribe.\r\n\r\n<b>Tour Fort Fremont<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>on St. Helena Island</b>\r\n\r\nTravel back in time to the 1890’s and the Spanish American War at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 22 at the St. Helena Branch Beaufort County Public Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Senior Road, St. Helena Island.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nView a short documentary and scale model of Fort Fremont as it stood in 1898 and travel to Fort Fremont for a guided walking tour of the fortifications. Tour lasts approximately two hours. No reservations are necessary. Free and open to the public. For more information call the St. Helena Library at 843-255-6487 or visit fortfremont.org.\r\n\r\n<b>YMCA to hold Lunch &amp; learn seminar for seniors</b>\r\n\r\nSenior adults, live your best, healthy life! The Wardle Family YMCA will hold a lunch &amp; learn seminar on Tuesday, Sept. 25 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Topics include chronic disease prevention through exercise, senior nutrition, fall prevention and how to get started. The seminar will be led by Y Wellness Director Denice Fanning and her healthy aging team. Free and open to the public, but participants must register at the YMCA front desk: 1801 Richmond Ave., Port Royal, or call 843-522-9622 by Sept. 24. beaufort-jasperymca.org.\r\n\r\n<b>Join the Great American Read program discussion</b>\r\n\r\nInspired by the Great American Read campaign sponsored by PBS, come to the library to join in a friendly discussion about The Great American Read program and join the search for America\'s best-loved novel. Did your book make it to the list of Top 100? Or was there a book that made a list that you think shouldn\'t have? Wednesday, Sept. 26, 5:30 p.m., Beaufort Branch Library, 311 Scott St., Beaufort. Visit beaufortcountylibrary.org/subscribe for more information.\r\n\r\n<b>Learn how to clip coupons from a pro</b>\r\n\r\nJoin us for an in-depth look at everything you can do to save money couponing. Hosted by Jenny Martin, author of SouthernSavers.com, attendees will learn how to cut their grocery and household purchases by at least 50 percent, if not more. Registration encouraged but not required. Please call 843-255-6458 or stop by the Reference Desk to register.&nbsp; Saturday, Sept. 29, 5:30 p.m., Beaufort Branch Library, 311 Scott St., Beaufort. Visit beaufortcountylibrary.org/subscribe for more information.\r\n\r\n<b>Royal Pines to host Arts and Crafts and Yard Sale</b>\r\n\r\nRoyal Pines will hold a Community Arts and Crafts and Yard Sale event on Saturday, Sept. 29 from 8-11 a.m. Rain date is Saturday, Oct. 6. The sale is being held on Royal Pines Blvd., Lady’s Island.\r\n\r\n<b>Pumpkin patch<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>returns this month</b>\r\n\r\nThe pumpkins are coming back to Carteret Street United Methodist Church on Sunday, Sept. 30 at 12:30 p.m. Volunteers are needed to help unload the truck. Everyone is invited to be part of this exciting time. Pizza will be served after we have unloaded.\r\n\r\nThe patch will be open Monday–Saturday during the month of October from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. and Sunday from noon-6 p.m. The money raised is used for youth ministries.\r\n\r\n<b>Exchange Club hosts 26th annual Ghost Tours</b>\r\n\r\nGhostly spirits are expected to take over downtown Beaufort while the Exchange Club hosts its 26th annual Ghost Tours beginning Friday, Oct. 12. Sign up now to take a carriage ride or walking tour through Beaufort’s Historic District while listening to haunting tales of the area. Tours last about an hour and will run in the evenings of Oct. 12-13, 19-21, 26-28, and 30. All proceeds benefit the Child Abuse Prevention Association (CAPA) of Beaufort County.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nSome of Beaufort’s oldest residents have shared stories from their childhood and the Exchange Club of Beaufort brings these stories to life each October. Costumed storytellers spellbind tour participants with the ghostly happenings while traveling the Spanish moss-lined streets of downtown. The oldest ghost in America is said to live in “The Castle,” a 19th century renovated estate located on the river in downtown Beaufort. Beware, ghostly visions have been known to appear on past tours. Walking tour tickets are $12 for all ages and carriage tours are $12 for children ages 3-11 and $22 for adults. All children must be accompanied by an adult. A pet- and stroller-friendly walking tour leaves each night at 7 p.m.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nReservations are strongly recommended and can be made online at www.capabeaufort.org or by calling 843-52-GHOST. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Carteret Street UMC Fall Bazaar coming Oct. 13</b>\r\n\r\nCarteret Street United Methodist Church will hold its Fall Bazaar on October 13 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come out to visit the pumpkin patch and check out a selection of good “junque,” toys, books, tools, the garden shop, handicrafts, a silent auction, and more. 408 Carteret Street, Beaufort.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Food Truck Festival returning to Town Center</b>\r\n\r\nThe Lowcountry Jaycees will host the second annual Beaufort Food Truck Festival to raise money for Camp Hope on October 13 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Beaufort Town Center.\r\n\r\n<b>Auldbrass Plantation Tour tickets on sale</b>\r\n\r\nFrank Lloyd Wright’s only home in the South Carolina Lowcountry, Auldbrass, is now on tour every year.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>The privately-owned home was previously only open for public tours every two years, but that’s changed. The Beaufort County Open Land Trust has teamed up with local event planner Ashley Rhodes to host the Auldbrass Plantation Tours annually. The 2018 tours will be held Friday, Nov. 9; Saturday, Nov. 10; and Sunday, Nov. 11; with daily tours from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $175 per person and are being sold through EventBrite.com under “Auldbrass Tours 2018.” Proceeds from the tour benefit the Beaufort County Open Land Trust.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>', 'September 13th-19th events around Beaufort', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'september-13th-19th-events-around-beaufort', '', '', '2018-09-26 09:26:43', '2018-09-26 13:26:43', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37548', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37551, 4, '2018-09-13 09:26:52', '2018-09-13 13:26:52', 'Last fall’s inaugural Lowcountry Book Club Convention was an informative, empowering day of fellowship among more than 100 readers and writers. The Pat Conroy Literary Center will host a second annual convention on Saturday, Oct. 6, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Technical College of the Lowcountry’s MacLean Hall (104 Reynolds St, Bldg 12) in Beaufort.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe event is free and open to the public, sponsored in part by grants from South Carolina Humanities and a gift from the Pulpwood Queens Book Club, and presented in partnership with TCL.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nOpen to any local book club members — or any reader interested in joining a book club — the Lowcountry Book Club Convention is a day of lively discussions presented as an opportunity to deepen our appreciation for active engagement with the written word and with the stories that shape our lives. Interested attendees are encouraged to register in advance at https://lowcountrybookclubconvention2018.bpt.me.\r\n\r\nKeynoting this year’s Convention will be Annie Spence, acclaimed author of “<i>Dear Fahrenheit 451: Love and Heartbreak in the Stacks,</i>” in conversation with fellow librarian James E. McTeer II, author of the Lowcountry novel “<i>Minnow</i>.” Spence’s heartwarming and hilarious “<i>Dear Fahrenheit 451</i>” is written as a librarian’s love letters and break-up notes to the books in her life. In starred reviews, <i>Library Journal</i> praised the book as. “Perfect for any bibliophile and terrifically funny” and, in the spirit of the book, Booklist wrote, “<i>Dear Dear Fahrenheit 451, </i>thanks for the lovely reminder of the ways we find ourselves in books.”\r\n\r\nThe convention will also feature a “Read Like a Writer” workshop led by author and educator Kasie Whitener, a book club idea exchange moderated by <i>Lowcountry Weekly </i>publisher and columnist Margaret Evans, and a panel discussion among novelists Natasha Boyd, Cassandra King Conroy, CJ Lyons, Ellen Malphrus, James E. McTeer II, and Signe Pike about what it means from the authors’ perspectives to have their work discussed by book club readers.\r\n\r\nBook signings will follow the keynote conversation and the novelists panel, with books available for sale at the convention through the Beaufort Bookstore. Lunch will be available for purchase onsite at the Time to Eat food truck.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>LOWCOUNTRY BOOK CLUB CONVENTION<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;\r\n</span></b><b>SCHEDULE OF EVENTS, Oct. 6</b></p>\r\n<b>10–11 a.m. Read Like a Writer, presented by Kasie Whitener, sponsored by South Carolina Humanities</b>\r\n\r\nReading like a writer means seeking to understanding the writer\'s intentions and learning to appreciate the choices writers can make in characters, scenes, and plot. This workshop is for book club members looking for fresh activities to enliven their discussions and for ambitious readers wanting to take a new journey in reading.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n<b>11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Keynote Conversation with Annie Spence (<i>Dear Fahrenheit 451</i>) and James E. McTeer II (<i>Minnow</i>), sponsored by South Carolina Humanities</b>\r\n\r\nLibrarians and writers Spence and McTeer will discuss Spence\'s debut book, a comic collection of love letters and break-up notes to the iconic and eclectic books in her reading life, as a means of better understanding our connections to literature and to our communities of fellow readers.\r\n\r\n<b>12:30–1:50 p.m. Time to Eat</b>\r\n\r\nLunch will be available for purchase on site through the Time to Eat food truck. This is also your chance to meet and mingle with fellow participants, and to get books signed by Annie Spence and James E. McTeer II.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n<b>2–2:50 p.m. Book Club Idea Exchange, moderated by Margaret Evans</b>\r\n\r\nIt\'s audience participation time! Bring your recommendations for books, approaches to book selection, and discussion formats.\r\n\r\n<b>3–4 p.m. Fiction Writers Panel Discussion, moderated by Ellen Malphrus (<i>Untying the Moon</i>) | Featuring Cassandra King Conroy (<i>Moonrise, The Sunday Wife</i>), Natasha Boyd (<i>The Indigo Girl, Eversea</i>), CJ Lyons (the Lucy Guardino series, Renegade Justice series, Hart &amp; Drake series, Fatal Insomnia series, and more), Signe Pike (<i>The Lost Queen</i>), and James E. McTeer II (<i>Minnow</i>).</b>\r\n\r\nLet\'s talk to our panel of fiction writers representing a variety of genres and ranging from debut novelists to award winners and <i>New York Times</i> best-sellers about their writing and reading lives and what it means to them to have their literary work embraced by book clubs.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n<b>4–4:30 p.m. Book Signing with our Panelists</b>\r\n\r\nBooks will be available for sale in the lobby through the Beaufort Bookstore.', 'Conroy Center Hosts Second Annual  Lowcountry Book Club Convention', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'conroy-center-hosts-second-annual-lowcountry-book-club-convention', '', '', '2018-09-26 09:27:35', '2018-09-26 13:27:35', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37551', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(37554, 4, '2018-09-13 09:27:43', '2018-09-13 13:27:43', '“The Met: Live in HD,” the Metropolitan Opera’s award-winning series of live high-definition cinema simulcasts, will begin its 13th season on Oct. 6, with the grand production of Verdi’s<i> Aida</i>, starring one of the world’s most acclaimed sopranos, Anna Netrebko. Once again, the entire series will be broadcast live at Beaufort’s USCB Center for the Arts at 801 Carteret St.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe season features 10 transmissions, including four new productions: <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Oct 20: Saint-Saen’s <i>Samson et Dalila</i>, directed by Darko Tresnjak and conducted by Sir Mark Elder with Elina Garanca and Roberto Alagna in the title roles <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></li>\r\n 	<li>Oct 27: Puccini’s<i> La Fanciulla del West (The Girl of the Golden West), </i>with Eva-Maria Westbroek as Minnie and Jonas Kaufman as Dick Johnson <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></li>\r\n 	<li>Nov 10: The U.S. premiere of Nico Muhly’s <i>Marnie</i>, based on Winston Graham’s suspenseful thriller, with Isabel Leonard as the title character<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></li>\r\n 	<li>Dec 15: Verdi’s classic <i>La Traviata, </i>with Diana Damrau, Juan Diego Florez and Quinn Kelsey<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\nThe second half of the series begins on Jan. 12, 2019 with Cilea’s <i>Adriana Lecouvreur, </i>featuring<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>Anna Netrebro in the title role. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nAdditional installments include:<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Feb 2: Bizet’s <i>Carmen, </i>starring Clementine Margaine as the alluring gypsy, opposite Roberto Alagna as Don Jose <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></li>\r\n 	<li>Mar 2: Donizetti’s <i>La Fille du Regiment, </i>co-starring Pretty Yende and Javier Camarena as Marie and Tonio<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></li>\r\n 	<li>Mar 30: the most popular of Wagner’s four epic Ring operas, Die Walkure, featuring Christine Goerke as Brunnhilde <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></li>\r\n 	<li>May 11: Poulenc’s 20th-century masterpiece, <i>Dialogues des Carmelites </i>for the first time in cinemas, conducted by Yannick Nezet-Seguin</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nAll seats are general admission. Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for OLLI members, and $10 for students. Order online at www.centerforthearts.com or by calling 843-521-4145. All transmissions will begin at 12:55 PM, except Die Walkure and Dialogues des Carmelites, which will start at noon. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>', '‘The Met’ returns to Beaufort', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'the-met-returns-to-beaufort', '', '', '2018-09-26 09:28:09', '2018-09-26 13:28:09', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37554', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37555, 4, '2018-09-13 09:27:45', '2018-09-13 13:27:45', '<h3>Korean War Veterans Association needs your help</h3>\r\nThere is a national effort afoot to raise funds to have the names of the more than 37,000 Americans killed-in-action (KIA) in the Korean War engraved in a Wall of Remembrance in Washington, D.C.\r\n\r\nSouth Carolina had 551 KIA, and Beaufort had nine, one of which was awarded the Silver Star. Our goal for S.C.’s 551 KIAs is $200,000. We have raised more than $$98,000 thus far. My appeal is for the residents of Beaufort to contribute $3,150 to have the names of Beaufort’s nine KIAs engraved on the wall. We are asking each county to raise the money for their KIAs. It is way past time we honored the heroes that sacrificed their lives in that long ago and forgotten war.\r\n\r\nMake checks payable to: KWVA Foothills Chapter #301. In the “for” area write “WOR.” Mail to: KWVA Foothills Chapter #301, PO Box 6903, Greenville, SC 29606. Contact Lewis Vaughn (864) 848-0368 or lvaughn1146@gmail.com. I will be glad to provide any information requested. Donations are tax deductible. We are a 501(c)(19) organization.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><b>Lewis Vaughn, SC State Senator, Ret.\r\n</b><b>Past National Director (2015 - 2018)\r\n</b><b>Korean War Veterans Association (KWVA)</b></p>', 'Letter to the Editor - September 13th', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'letter-to-the-editor-september-13th', '', '', '2018-09-26 09:30:14', '2018-09-26 13:30:14', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37555', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37557, 4, '2018-09-13 09:28:34', '2018-09-13 13:28:34', 'Ghostly spirits are expected to take over downtown Beaufort while the Exchange Club hosts its 26th annual Ghost Tours beginning Friday, Oct. 12. Sign up now to take a carriage ride or walking tour through Beaufort’s Historic District while listening to haunting tales of the area. Tours last about an hour and will run in the evenings of Oct. 12-13, 19-21, 26-28, and 30. All proceeds benefit the Child Abuse Prevention Association (CAPA) of Beaufort County.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nSome of Beaufort’s oldest residents have shared stories from their childhood and the Exchange Club of Beaufort brings these stories to life each October. Costumed storytellers spellbind tour participants with the ghostly happenings while traveling the Spanish moss-lined streets of downtown. The oldest ghost in America is said to live in “The Castle,” a 19th century renovated estate located on the river in downtown Beaufort. Beware, ghostly visions have been known to appear on past tours. Walking tour tickets are $12 for all ages and carriage tours are $12 for children ages 3-11 and $22 for adults. All children must be accompanied by an adult. A pet- and stroller-friendly walking tour leaves each night at 7 p.m.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nReservations are strongly recommended and can be made online at www.capabeaufort.org or by calling 843-52-GHOST. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>', 'Exchange Club to host 26th annual Beaufort Ghost Tours', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'exchange-club-to-host-26th-annual-beaufort-ghost-tours', '', '', '2018-09-26 09:31:36', '2018-09-26 13:31:36', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37557', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37559, 4, '2018-09-13 09:28:40', '2018-09-13 13:28:40', 'The History of Tomato Farming in Beaufort County is the first in the Fall Dinner &amp; a Lecture Series sponsored by Historic Beaufort Foundation at the Verdier House, 801 Bay Street. Scheduled for Monday, Sept. 17, from 5:30-7 p.m., the program will feature historic photos and a lecture about farming traditions by Melba Thomas, longtime Beaufortonian.\r\n\r\nTomato farming still supports Beaufort County’s economy today just as it did in the early 20th century, when the Gus Sanders family first began growing tomatoes and other truck crops on St. Helena Island and were later joined by other farm families — the Trasks, the Lipmans, the Dempseys and others. St. Helena Island has a history rich in agriculture since the climate borders on temperate to tropical. Crops that have been grown on St. Helena include citrus, figs, pomegranates, peaches, strawberries, corn, apples, wheat, sugarcane, flax, potatoes, watermelons, tomatoes, cucumbers, and other vegetables. This unique geographic zone provides weather that is very conducive to growing high-quality tomatoes during two distinct seasons. Our farms are near sea level and enjoy late first frosts, early spring warming, and cooler summer temperatures than inland growing areas.\r\n\r\nThomas, who works with the Sanders family at its MacDonald Marketplace in Frogmore, will share stories about and agricultural customs that enabled the Sanders family to now successfully produce between 15 and 20 million pounds of tomatoes a year.\r\n\r\nOther programs in the fall series are “Charleston Architect Albert Simons: A Lowcounty Visionary,” on Oct. 22 and “A New Plantation World: Sporting Estates in the South Carolina Lowcountry from 1900-1940” on Nov. 12.\r\n\r\nDinner &amp; A Lecture is a monthly educational series held from September through May and sponsored by Historic Beaufort Foundation. Reservations are necessary as seating is limited. A wine and hors d’oeuvre reception begins at 5:30 and the program is from 6-7 p.m. Admission for members is $15/$25 per member/couple. Non-member admission is$20/$30 per person/couple. Call 843-379-3331 to make reservations. Reservations for Saltus River Grill’s special for lecture ticket-holders may be made by calling Saltus at 843-379-3474.', 'Verdier House lecture to focus on tomato farming', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'verdier-house-lecture-to-focus-on-tomato-farming', '', '', '2018-09-26 09:28:54', '2018-09-26 13:28:54', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37559', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37561, 4, '2018-09-13 09:30:45', '2018-09-13 13:30:45', '<h4>By Celia Strong</h4>\r\nOne of the interesting things about different wines is the reputation that comes with them. For example, if we bring up a Cabernet and say it’s from Napa Valley, its reputation and the impression we get of it is set right away. Napa Valley is known for making great Cabernet wines. Same thing if we say something about a Malbec from Argentina. The wine, including where it comes from, gives us expectations and a mindset. (Otherwise, there’d be no reason to worry about where any wine came from!) Suppose, though, we started mixing grapes and sources that aren’t usually joined together, like Cabernet and Argentina.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nOpen doors can be dangerous, but fun — and fulfilling. For years now, Chile has had a reputation for great Cabernet wines. Optimal soil, climate and elevation, and similar to Argentina’s conditions. But, as the Argentine wine industry has grown, so has its curiosity with other varieties and the skills and knowledge to make them. Now that their Malbec wines are accepted, and cherished, around the world, maybe their Cabernets can be their next big red.\r\n\r\nAll the vineyard conditions that work so well for Malbec also work for Cabernet. Remember, both varieties lived and prospered together in Bordeaux. Cabernet grown in Argentina ripens well and delivers great varietal character. These wines have power and elegance and unique qualities from where the grapes are grown — Cafayate in the north where they are leaner, intense and minerally, aromatic and pure fruit bombs; Patagonia in the south where Cabernet wines develop red fruit flavors, an earthiness and nuttiness; and Lujan de Cuyo and the Uco Valley in Mendoza where sun-baked days and cold nights give them intense black currant and ripe red fruits, juicy mouth textures and great aging potential. It seems obvious that Argentine Cabernets are going to prove to be as good as their Malbec cousins. World class wines!<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nErnesto Catena is a fourth-generation winemaker. His uncle, Nicolas, was one of the first and most innovative Malbec producers. Before going into the wine industry, Ernesto was a designer and student of Renaissance humanism. He views his vineyards as sculptures and milieus for artists to create and commune with nature., much the same way the Incas and Mayans designed their cities to be enjoyed by their Gods and let them live with harmony in their world. Ernesto is called “poeta del vino.”\r\n\r\nBodega Siesta en El Tahuan is one tier of Ernesto’s wines. Siesta Cabernet is a single vineyard wine from the Vista Flores vineyard in the Uco Valley in Mendoza. This vineyard is 3,281 feet above sea level. The grapes are harvested at the end of April and cold macerated before fermentation for about 25 days. The wine is aged in oak for 14 months and is 80 percent French and 20 percent American. The barrels are 70 percent new, first-time use and 30 percent second- and third-time use. Only about 3,000 cases — six bottle cases — are made each year. This wine has intense red hues with slight hints of purple in its rim. Its aromas and flavors are black and red fruit (blackberries, black cherries, red cherries, dark plums, black currants) as well as cinnamon, vanilla, cocoa powder, espresso, licorice, red peppers and green olives. An extremely complex wine with an unctuous texture. Juicy, fresh, intense and lingering. While it does have its own Argentine style, this wine can compete with Napa Cabernets at much higher prices — another reason to try Argentina’s upcoming star. Because they are not as well-known, they are still reasonably priced at $30.99. Enjoy. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n<i>Celia Strong works at Bill’s Liquor &amp; Fine Wines on Lady’s Island.</i>', 'A World Class Surprise', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'a-world-class-surprise', '', '', '2018-09-26 09:30:54', '2018-09-26 13:30:54', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37561', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37563, 4, '2018-09-13 09:30:20', '2018-09-13 13:30:20', '<b>Marsh Road Project Update<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b>\r\n\r\nDue to unfavorable tide conditions predicted this week, repair work on Marsh Road will pause. The County expects work to resume Saturday, Sept. 15, pending weather conditions. An update will be provided later this week.\r\n\r\nAs a matter of public safety, Beaufort County Public Works crews need to repair and improve the stormwater drainage system that runs under the Beaufort County Government Robert Smalls Complex parking lot and Marsh Road. The road will be closed to motorists and pedestrians weekdays from its intersection with Boundary Street to where the road forks at the County Administration Building parking lot. Motorists should use Duke Street (at Ribaut Road) as a detour route. The project is expected to last until early to mid-October.\r\n\r\n<b>Farmers and Forestland Owners encouraged to apply for assistance<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b>\r\n\r\nDistrict Conservationist Brandon King announced that applications to apply for the Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP) from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) are now being accepted for fiscal year 2019.\r\n\r\nNRCS provides financial and technical assistance to help landowners address natural resource concerns, promote environmental quality, and protect wildlife habitat on property they own or lease. EQIP helps farmers improve production while protecting environmental quality through practices such as Livestock rotational grazing, irrigation conversion, prescribed burning, and forest re-establishment just to name a few.\r\n\r\nFor more information on how the NRCS can help, contact the Ridgeland USDA Service Center at 843-726-8148, ext. 3. USDA-NRCS is an equal opportunity employer, provider and lender.', 'News briefs for September 13th', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'news-briefs-for-september-13th', '', '', '2018-09-26 09:32:13', '2018-09-26 13:32:13', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37563', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37565, 4, '2018-09-13 09:30:58', '2018-09-13 13:30:58', '<h4>By Lee Scott</h4>\r\nThis time of year reminds me of the fall of 1966, when my older sister, Jacki, left for college. It was a big deal in the household. The oldest child off to college. My parents dropped her off and came back a little somber. It was only when they returned and we all sat down for dinner that my sister’s absence became real. Instead of 10 people at the table, there were only nine. Someone was missing.\r\n\r\nIt seems odd to say that now. When you think of 10 people at a dinner table it sounds like a dinner party. Wouldn’t you think that nine was enough? But I have spoken to other people in large families, who say the same thing when someone leaves. There is a new pattern to get used to and even when the sibling returns for Thanksgiving and Christmas, it is not the same. They will leave again.\r\n\r\nIt was not long after Jacki left that my sister Pat left, then my brother, and then me. Dinners at my parents’ house were much quieter as the younger ones got used to setting the table for six and enjoying more elbow room at the table. Then something inevitable happened, siblings started coming back to the table and bringing more people with them. Spouses were added and then grandchildren. Before long, the crowd outgrew my mother’s Thanksgiving table despite the four leaves she placed in the dining room table. She would set up a long folding table, and the parents of the little ones would be relegated to the “kids’ table.”\r\n\r\nWhen I tell friends I am from a big family there are the usual questions. What was it like with so many siblings? How did you put up with it? Where are you in the lineup? My answers are always the same. First, there was always someone to play with you when you are a middle child. If you got scared during a movie, there was someone willing to snuggle. If you wanted to practice singing songs in front of the mirror, someone was always there to sing along. And when someone was not at the dinner table, it just did not feel right.\r\n\r\nNow, as we get ready to attend the wedding of my niece Kiera, the youngest of the 18 grandchildren and daughter of my baby brother, Tim, I am reminded once more of my parents’ table and that lonely autumn after Jacki left for college. They must have known then that the crowd was ultimately going to get bigger. And although they are not with us anymore, they will be happy to know we have many more tables to fill now.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>', 'The Family Table', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'the-family-table', '', '', '2018-09-26 09:31:42', '2018-09-26 13:31:42', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37565', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37568, 4, '2018-09-13 09:32:15', '2018-09-13 13:32:15', '<em>Photo above:&nbsp;After a stellar 3-0 start, the Beaufort High Eagles suffered their first loss Friday, Sept. 7, against non-region opponent Wayne County (Ga.). Here, the team runs through a thick blanket of<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>artificial fog before the start of the game. Photo by Bob Sofaly.</em>\r\n\r\n<b>Wayne County hands Beaufort High first loss</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort High suffered its first loss of the season, as a powerful Wayne County (Ga.) team defeated the Eagles 35-7 on Friday.\r\n\r\nThe Yellow Jackets, led by former Bluffton coach Ken Cribb, led 21-0 after the first quarter.\r\n\r\nJeffrey Smyth hit William Winburn for an 18-yard touchdown pass to cut it to 21-7, but the Yellow Jackets answered with a long touchdown on their next offensive play and added another score for a 35-7 halftime lead.\r\n\r\nThe Eagles (3-1) were scheduled to travel to Valdosta (Ga.) Friday, but that game has been canceled. Beaufort will travel to Blythewood on Sept. 21.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n<b>BA racks up offense<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>in rout of RWA</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort Academy put up huge offensive numbers for a second consecutive game, routing Richard Winn Academy 68-28 on Friday.\r\n\r\nDe’Shaun Epps rushed for 345 yards and six touchdowns, Dawson Coleman was 7-of-10 for 150 yards and four scores, and Edward McCormick had a big night on both sides of the ball to lead the Eagles.\r\n\r\nMcCormick caught two touchdown passes and led the defense with 12 tackles and four sacks. Will Tumlin and Daniel Richards also caught TD passes for BA.\r\n\r\nBA (2-1) was scheduled to host Holly Hill Academy for a region game Friday, but that game will be rescheduled.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Mulligan, Warriors<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>hold off Jaguars</b>\r\n\r\nWhale Branch built an early lead and held off visiting Ridgeland-Hardeeville for a 37-26 win Friday.\r\n\r\nIrvin Mulligan rushed for 126 yards and three touchdowns on nine carries, including two TDs in the second half, to help the Warriors rebound from their first loss last week at May River.\r\n\r\nJadon Grant and C.J. Brown scored rushing touchdowns and Henry Tome booted a field goal to give Whale Branch a 16-0 lead. After a Jaguars score, Mulligan’s first TD of the night made it 23-6 at halftime.\r\n\r\nThe Jaguars twice pulled within 10 in the second half, but Mulligan answered with a touchdown run each time, including a 60-yard burst that made it 37-20 and sealed the win.\r\n\r\nMarion Smalls had three interceptions to go along with seven tackles and two pass break-ups for the Warriors.\r\n\r\nWhale Branch (3-1) has a week off before traveling to Philip Simmons on Sept. 21.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>', 'Football Round Up - September 13th', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'football-round-up-september-13th', '', '', '2018-09-26 09:36:11', '2018-09-26 13:36:11', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37568', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37569, 4, '2018-09-13 09:32:22', '2018-09-13 13:32:22', 'Monet Lewis, left, grabs some freshly fried chicken wings from Beyonca Major during the annual Lands End Woodland River Festival on Saturday, Sept. 1, on St. Helena Island. Photos by Bob Sofaly.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[Modula id=\'19\']</p>', 'Lands End Woodland River Festival', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'lands-end-woodland-river-festival', '', '', '2018-09-26 09:38:08', '2018-09-26 13:38:08', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37569', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37574, 4, '2018-09-13 09:34:34', '2018-09-13 13:34:34', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>HS Volleyball</b></p>\r\nBeaufort High volleyball opened region play with a 3-0 (25-13, 25-21, 26-24) win over Bluffton on Thursday, Sept. 6.\r\n\r\nCoach Michael Dixon said the Eagles put together their best team effort of the season with sophomore outside hitters Hannah Merchant (15 kills) and Chase Vaigneur (13 kills) leading the attack. McCayla Willingham and Hailey Lamar each notched five kills and two blocks for the Eagles, and Olive Renforth and Madison Gallion added four kills apiece.\r\n\r\nBeaufort traveled to Simpsonville on Saturday for the Hillcrest Tournament of Champions. The Eagles were competitive in every match but only came away with one victory. Lamar finished the day with 13 kills and was named to the all-tournament team. Merchant had 14 kills, Willingham added 13, and Vaigneur had 10. Setters Gallion and Zyaire Middleton dished out numerous assists and served well for the Eagles.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n•••\r\n\r\nBeaufort Academy volleyball swept rival Thomas Heyward on Tuesday, Sept. 4, winning 3-0 (25-19, 25-13, 25-21).\r\n\r\nAmelia Huebel led the Eagles’ attack with 13 kills and added two blocks, while EmilyAnn Hiers dished out 23 assists to go with seven kills, four aces, and two blocks. Alyssa Patrick anchored the defense with 23 digs and added five kills and two aces, and Gracie Cope contributed 15 digs, five kills, and three aces.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>HS Swimming</b></p>\r\nBeaufort High’s boys finished second and the girls were third among 11 teams at the Hilton Head Christian Academy Invitational on Saturday at Island Recreation Center.\r\n\r\nBeaufort Academy’s girls finished fifth and the boys were seventh, while Battery Creek’s girls finished eighth and the boys were 11th.\r\n\r\nBattery Creek’s Honoka Nakajima (100 fly, 100 free) was a multiple-event winner, and Beaufort High’s Lily Bostwick (50 free) also won an event. Beaufort High’s boys won the 200 medley relay, and Beaufort Academy had three swimmers qualify for the SCISA state meet — Michela Gianni (200 IM, 100 breast), Ashton Bell (50 free), and Eli Summa (200 free, 100 back).\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>HS Cross Country</b></p>\r\nBeaufort High’s boys finished 18th among 69 teams and Shannon Smith posted a top-five individual finish for the girls at the Coaches Classic on Saturday in Columbia.\r\n\r\nMarlon Belden led the Eagles’ boys, finishing 15th with a time of 17:03, followed by Nash Mills (87th, 18:07), Maxwell Davis (151st, 18:50), Collin Durham (168th, 19:02), Charlie Bennett (176th, 19:07), and Eli Smith (323rd, 20:43).<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nBeaufort’s girls did not have enough runners to post a team score, but Smith finished fifth overall in 20:16, followed by Charlize Anita (65th, 22:51), Anna Brown (120th, 24:00), and Isabel Vega (153rd, 24:38).\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>HS Golf</b></p>\r\nBeaufort High’s girls golf team finished third in two matches last week.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe Eagles shot 229 to finish third among five teams at Golden Bear Golf Club on Sept. 4, as Izzy Stone fired a 42 to earn co-medalist honors. Amelia McKnight shot 60, followed by Chelsea Miley (61), Kyleigh Tokar (66), and Elissa Hopper (69).<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nBeaufort High posted a 224 on Sept. 6 at Pinecrest Golf Club. Stone paced the Eagles with a 44, followed by Hopper (59), McKnight (60), and Tokar (61).', 'Sports briefs for September 13th', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'sports-briefs-for-september-20th', '', '', '2018-09-26 09:36:03', '2018-09-26 13:36:03', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37574', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37582, 4, '2018-09-13 09:36:33', '2018-09-13 13:36:33', '<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">A Digital Town Hall In Your Pocket</h2>\r\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">By Ron Callari</h4>\r\nSouthern hospitality has long been a South Carolinian staple. Our town embraces a traditional charm dating back to the Reconstruction Era. Beaufort is a microcosm of America at large – a melting pot. It\'s a unique blend of the young and old. Many locals have stood the test of time, passing their heritage down from generation to generation. We are home to green-behind-the-ears recruits who transform into polished Marines, right before our very eyes. We attract retirees flocking to our harbors, rivers and marshes from all parts of the country, seeking a pastoral setting for their golden years.\r\n\r\nWhile Southern hospitality might equate to old-world charm, our town is far from being stuck in the past. Beaufort is home to a good number of visionaries who have a discerning eye on our future. To Beaufort\'s demographic gumbo, these city alchemists are wisely adding a pinch of technology to enhance the town’s make-up. This is not to say they’re discarding traditional roots. On the contrary, they\'re building upon it — stirring it up, evolving in the 21st century, as something old, something new, something we might call: “Silicon Hospitality.”\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Tale of Two Cities</b></p>\r\nThis conceptual change began in a larger metropolis to the north. Charleston is home to more than 250 tech companies with a payroll tally of over $14 billion. The city’s affordability, laid-back lifestyle and fledgling tech scene are its selling points – so much so, they’ve earned their own moniker: “Silicon Harbor.”\r\n\r\nAt the College of Charleston, academia has also embraced the advancement of technology. Their ImpactX Accelerator curriculum is an educational initiative that motivates students to transform a tech idea from concept to commercialization. It\'s an opportunity to actively engage in the real world and create a globally scalable, high-tech firm from ground-up.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe program is somewhat competitive in nature, offering prize money in a “Shark Tank” type of setting, presented before a panel of judges. Each “dream team” is comprised of a \"Hipster, Hacker and Hustler,\" representing students in Liberal Arts, Informational Technology and Business curriculums.\r\n\r\nThis innovative idea caught the imagination of our mayor. In an Eat/Sleep/Play Beaufort post, Mayor Billy Keyserling noted: “For the past three years I have followed ImpactX for existing and future Charleston businesses. To witness the presentations at the end of each semester is amazing as it demonstrates what students can accomplish with the right mix of inspiration and support.”\r\n\r\nThis led to a summer live/work/mentorship program supported by the Beaufort Digital Corridor in partnership with the Rotary Club of the Lowcountry and the City of Beaufort.\r\n\r\nAccording to BDC executive director Shelley Barratt, the housing portion of the program was supported in part by City Councilmen Stephen Murray and Mike McFee, who hosted the Charleston students in their homes for several weeks.\r\n\r\nMurray described the sponsorship portion of the program as “a demonstration of regional cooperation in support of students engaged in creating innovative companies.\"\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Nascent Tech Company rising</b></p>\r\nOne of the teams in the College of Charleston’s final pitch competition was subsequently selected to advance its product in incubation space at the BDC. In simplest terms, their app can be described as a “digital town hall in your pocket.” It allows a community\'s constituency to recognize and prioritize local issues of concern while the software allows them to vote up or down.\r\n\r\nIt\'s a win-win for all parties. On the civic end, the town can help test the app during their beta stage and the BDC can assist with the complexities of getting their business launched in Beaufort. Murray adds, \"This bridges the gap that can make the difference between successful start-ups that launch right here and create good-paying jobs [versus] becoming someone else\'s employees elsewhere.”<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe lead mentor for PollPit is BDC Board of Directors Chairman Kevin Klinger. He rightfully boasts that PollPit is “the first company where we are accomplishing a full cycle [from idea to market] … and a great example of what we can do for a nascent tech company looking to grow in Beaufort.”\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>The Team with the Steam</b></p>\r\nPollpit\'s team consists of three College of Charleston\'s students: Karisha Desai, Culley Deisinger and Bryan Ko. They describe their product as \"an application that allows individuals to easily communicate with those who represent them, as well as giving representatives a way to connect back.”\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_37587\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"367\"]<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/PollPit-Team.jpeg\"><img class=\" wp-image-37587\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/PollPit-Team-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"367\" height=\"283\"></a> Picture from left: Culley Deisinger, Karisha Desai, and Bryan Ko.[/caption]\r\n\r\nDesai underscores the need for PollPit, based on the limitations of its competition. Surveys, Polls, Facebook, Twitter and even community-oriented networks like NextDoor all fall short in comparison.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nEmail is a perfect example. Desai says it\'s \"an effective way to communicate with numerous constituents, however it is more of a one-way communication system since it doesn\'t accomplish getting input back.\"<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nAnother means of reaching the town’s people is through actual town hall meetings, but Desai notes, \"this can be time-consuming since people have to physically be at the meetings which can be at inconvenient times.\"\r\n\r\nChristopher Starr, PhD., one of the lead mentors of COC\'s program noted \"Beaufort, unlike any other city, opened its arms to this young, entrepreneurial team,\" where the Digital Corridor and the city \"set a new bar for university collaboration, community building and economic development for cities in South Carolina.\"<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Boot Strapping it</b></p>\r\nOne of the reasons Silicon Valley remains dominant in the technical field is its ability to attract funding — from ground zero to hundreds of thousands.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>PollPit, on the other hand has less access to the venture capitalists (VCs) and other types of fund-raising. So securing backing will be a challenging task. As of this article, they have raised $14,000, with most of those funds going to the development of the first iteration of the app.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n\"We bootstrapped the initial cost ourselves with help from the College of Charleston, friends, family, and people from the community,” Desai said. “At this point in time we have 350 subscribers on social media. The user base would be a mix of colleges and cities in the Lowcountry, which will further help us test the app and get us ready to roll it out nation wide.”\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Silicon Hospitality in Beaufort</b></p>\r\nAs far as Beaufort becoming a burgeoning tech metropolis, time will tell. The success of PollPit could be the start of it all. If both Baby Boomers and Millennials gravitate to this app – each seeing advantages from their own cultural vantage points – there is great potential. With the PollPit launch, our Silicon Hospitality welcome mat has officially been laid out for others to follow.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nAs professor Star aptly put it: “Beaufort is quite the jewel. Who wouldn’t want to relocate and grow their technology company in such a beautiful, historical and thriving waterfront city, replete with enthusiastic citizens who offer their resources and expertise to engage the next generation of company founders and business leaders?”\r\n\r\n<i>Ron Callari is the VP Sales &amp; Marketing for HD Hospitality, which will open the innovative Hilton brand Home2 in Beaufort in 2019.</i>', 'Silicon Hospitality', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'silicon-hospitality', '', '', '2018-09-26 09:42:14', '2018-09-26 13:42:14', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37582', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37583, 4, '2018-09-13 09:20:35', '2018-09-13 13:20:35', 'Fritz, clearly a South Carolina Gamecock fan, is excited for football season. Submitted by Debbie Barrett.&nbsp;To submit a Lowcountry Life photo, you must be the photographer or have permission to submit the photo to be published in The Island News. Please submit high-resolution photos and include a description and/or names of the people in the picture and the name of the photographer. Email your photos to theislandnews@gmail.com.', 'Lowcountry Life', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'lowcountry-life-78', '', '', '2018-09-26 09:41:34', '2018-09-26 13:41:34', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37583', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37585, 4, '2018-09-13 09:38:25', '2018-09-13 13:38:25', 'Beaufort High School was briefly placed on lockdown Monday, Sept. 10, while law enforcement investigated a possible threat made on social media.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe precautionary lockdown was lifted within about 15 minutes after law enforcement determined that the possible threat was referring to a high school in another state.', 'Beaufort High lockdown proves to be false alarm', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'beaufort-high-lockdown-proves-to-be-false-alarm', '', '', '2018-09-26 09:43:45', '2018-09-26 13:43:45', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37585', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37590, 4, '2018-09-13 09:41:46', '2018-09-13 13:41:46', '<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Need expected to intensify after storm</h2>\r\nWhile the food may be ample around many dinner tables,<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>the Salvation Army of Beaufort County has had to turn down help to families in desperate need of a meal.\r\n\r\n“Our pantry is extremely low, and we are in desperate need of food for the people of our community,” said Captain Wanda Long, Salvation Army Corps officer.\r\n\r\nWith only three cans of corn, three cans of green beans, and a limited supply of other items available on the shelves of the Salvation Army’s food pantry, to say the need is urgent is an understatement.\r\n\r\nAn estimated 20 heads of households come in each day to seek assistance for a family of at least five, and “that’s on a slow day,” said Amber Hewitt, Social Service Director.\r\n\r\n“We have to say ‘no’ so often, and that bothers me, especially when there are small children involved,” Hewitt said. “We can’t save everyone, but we want to do as much as we can.”\r\n\r\nThe Salvation Army food pantry has been in the community since 1973, and this is one of the worst times it has seen, Long noted.\r\n\r\n“I’ve been here a few months, but I’ve never seen the pantry this low,” she said. “Three cans of green beans don’t go very far when we’re trying to assist families in Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton and Jasper counties.”\r\n\r\nAn average food bundle for a family may consist of three meals including cans of vegetables, rice, cereal, meats and dry beans, and fresh produce, when available.\r\n\r\nLong says there’s been a dramatic increase in the demand for food assistance in recent weeks, and the need is only expected to increase in the wake of Hurricane Florence.\r\n\r\n“We had a great influx and we’ve had more food going out than we had coming in, she said. “We receive about 250 calls a day asking for assistance. We rely solely on the help of the community to be able to help the families that come through our door because they have nowhere else to turn.”\r\n\r\nThe calls range from regulars to new families that have fallen on hard times or are seeking help for a family member who is recently unemployed, Long said.\r\n\r\nShe encourages individuals, families, churches and civic organizations to help by donating food and dry goods.\r\n\r\n“Search through your own pantry, search through your heart; there is always something to give,” Long said.\r\n\r\nLong and Hewitt say people can assist their efforts by visiting the grocery store and picking up a few extra items to donate. Companies and restaurants can donate their unused food inventory as well, they said.\r\n\r\nLong says she knows personally what it’s like to be in need.\r\n\r\n“I was one of those children that the Salvation Army took care of,” she said. “I was fed from the food pantry. We were the true Angel Tree kids, and for my family it wasn’t a hand out, it was a hand up.”\r\n\r\n“Need knows no criteria of people,” Long said, adding the Salvation Army serves people of all ages, races and socioeconomic backgrounds.\r\n\r\n“Families can utilize the food pantry once a month,” Long noted. “There are guidelines they have to adhere to, but we never want anyone to go hungry. We’re trying to do what we can and have the greatest impact.”\r\n\r\nA growing population of individuals and families are coming from homelessness and turning to the food pantry for their primary source of assistance, she said.\r\n\r\nThere is a need for “pop-top, ready-to-eat cans of food” for homeless men, women and children throughout the four counties, Long said.\r\n\r\n“It’s heartbreaking to have to tell a family, ‘We have to refer you to another agency because we don’t have enough food,’ ” she said.\r\n\r\nThis past year, the Salvation Army helped more than 4,000 people with food, Long said. More than 15,000 items were distributed, including infant and school supplies, and more than 80 families were saved from utility disconnection and eviction this past month alone, she added.\r\n\r\nSecond Helpings is a current donor to the food pantry.\r\n\r\nFree loaves of bread are available at The Salvation Army courtesy of Second Helpings.\r\n\r\nFood items and monetary and gift cards may be donated from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday throughout the year at The Salvation Army, 2505 North Street, Beaufort, SC. To reach the office, call 843-524-3727.', 'Food bank in dire need', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'food-bank-in-dire-need', '', '', '2018-09-26 09:43:03', '2018-09-26 13:43:03', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37590', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37593, 4, '2018-09-13 09:43:19', '2018-09-13 13:43:19', 'South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that the state’s law against price gouging is now in effect, since Gov. Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency.\r\n\r\n“With the possibility that [Hurricane] Florence could make landfall in South Carolina, our people have already started making preparations. We can expect normal price increases, but we may see businesses and individuals looking to unfairly take advantage of the situation through price gouging of food, gasoline, lodging, and other commodities as defined by the statute. By our law, that’s a criminal violation and an unfair trade practice,” Wilson said.\r\n\r\nThe price-gouging law (SC §39-5-145) is a general prohibition of unconscionable prices during times of disaster. It is in effect until the state of emergency expires or is terminated. Price gougers can be charged for excessive pricing, a misdemeanor offense punishable with a $1,000 fine and/or 30 days in jail.\r\n\r\nNormal fluctuations in price are to be expected and are not price gouging, but if you feel like you are the victim of price gouging there are certain steps that you can take to help the AG’s office investigate. Please do the following:\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>Note the time, place, address, and name of the gas station or business</li>\r\n 	<li>Note the price you paid</li>\r\n 	<li>Note any prices nearby and get the same information on those stations or businesses</li>\r\n 	<li>Take pictures that identify the business, along with the price</li>\r\n 	<li>Provide your name and contact information</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nThe AG’s office will need that information in order to conduct a thorough investigation. Please email any examples or documentation to pricegouging@scag.gov or call 803-737-3953 and leave a message if you have witnessed a likely violation.', 'Price-Gouging Law in effect as  Florence approaches', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'price-gouging-law-in-effect-as-florence-approaches', '', '', '2018-09-26 09:44:49', '2018-09-26 13:44:49', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37593', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37594, 4, '2018-09-13 09:43:21', '2018-09-13 13:43:21', 'Even with Gov. Henry McMaster’s mandatory evacuation order rescinded for Beaufort County, all Beaufort County School District schools will remain closed for the rest of the week.\r\n\r\nAt least 80 percent of classroom teachers and school staff would need to be available for schools to reopen, the district said Tuesday, and a survey of school principals indicated that goal could not be achieved because many teachers and staff left Beaufort County on Monday as soon as the evacuation order was announced.\r\n\r\nDistrict officials said 90-95 percent of school bus drivers would need to be available for schools to reopen, and a survey of drivers indicated that goal could not be achieved, either.\r\n\r\n“Because the projected track of Hurricane Florence remains uncertain, many school staff and school bus drivers are staying away from the coast,” the district said in a release to news media. “In addition, windy conditions and flooding are possible later this week that could make school bus operations hazardous.\r\n\r\n“Because the safety of our 22,000 students and staff is the district’s No. 1 priority, all district schools will remain closed this week.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>All athletic and extracurricular events will remain cancelled and will be rescheduled.”<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nA decision on reopening schools will be made this weekend and relayed to parents, employees and news media.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>', 'Public schools remain closed through Friday', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'public-schools-remain-closed-through-friday', '', '', '2018-09-26 09:44:16', '2018-09-26 13:44:16', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37594', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37596, 4, '2018-09-13 09:43:55', '2018-09-13 13:43:55', '<h4>By Bill Rauch</h4>\r\nLast week was our wake-up call that the 2018 hurricane season will be an active one, so here’s a little institutional knowledge from a dozen or so years ago.\r\n\r\nIn the days after Hurricane Katrina tore through New Orleans in August 2005, the images of flooding and destruction were all over the television. Everyone was talking about it. Everyone was affected. People would come up to me on Bay Street and say “Mayor, it’s awful. What can we do?”\r\n\r\nI didn’t really know.\r\n\r\nBut after the 20th person said the same thing I got an idea: I’d call the Mississippi Municipal Association and ask whoever picked up the phone if there were any towns like Beaufort — “shrimpers and soldiers” — that needed our help. The guy at the other end of the line said, “Well we haven’t heard anything from them, but from the news reports it looks like Long Beach needs a lot of help. There’s a new mayor there, Billy Skellie. Here’s his number.”\r\n\r\nLong Beach, Miss., is a town of about 15,000 along the Gulf Coast about 50 miles as the crow flies east of New Orleans.\r\n\r\nI called Mayor Skellie’s number several times that day and it just rang and rang. But then Capt. Perry Hall stopped by my office to say he was going down to New Orleans to help out. I said to him, “On your way through Mississippi please stop by Long Beach and see if you can find the mayor there, Billy Skellie, and while you’re standing there with him call me. I want to talk to him.”\r\n\r\nWell, the next day the phone rang and it was Perry Hall standing with Billy Skellie. I said, “Mayor, we want to help. What do you need?”\r\n\r\nHe said, “We badly need gas. When the feds came in here they commandeered all the gas at the convenience stores and there are a bunch of people here who want to leave because their houses are all torn up and there’s no water or sewer, but they’ve got no gas for their cars. And then we need guys with chainsaws, as many as you can send.”\r\n\r\nBeaufort responded gloriously and two days later Long Beach had two gasoline tankers pulled up in front of their main fire station. The next weekend 150 of our finest were camped out in the side yard of the fire station sharpening their chainsaw blades. The Marines loaned us a mess tent. Steve Brown generously brought the groceries and did the cooking. Fire Chief Wendell Wilburn with his brass buttons shined gave us the look of officialness. We went to work clearing Long Beach’s streets and getting to know its people, who graciously came out to cheer us on with bottles of water and kind words.\r\n\r\nShortly after the Chainsaw Brigade — as they came to call themselves — returned from Long Beach, a delegation from Leesburg, Fla. (an historic town of about 15,000 located just north of Orlando) visited Beaufort to look over our Main Street program. In the course of their visit a lunch was arranged at which I was seated between Leesburg’s mayor and city manager. During the lunch the subject turned to hurricanes and I recounted to them the mutually beneficial experience Beaufort had in Long Beach.\r\n\r\nThe gas and the chainsaws were just the beginning. Beaufort’s churches ended up “adopting” their Long Beach counterparts, our Boys and Girls Club adopted their Boys and Girls Club, the Baptist Church of Beaufort provided Christmas presents for all the kids in Long Beach, and more.\r\n\r\nRight there on the spot, Leesburg’s city manager said Leesburg would like to have a similar arrangement with Beaufort wherein if one was hit, the other would at their earliest convenience bring a tent city of volunteers over to help clean up.\r\n\r\nWe shook on it, and the next autumn as Beaufort was evacuating for Hurricane Ernesto I got a call from the Leesburg city manager saying he was having a truck loaded with drinking water, and if Ernesto turned out badly for us to please be in touch with him about what else we needed.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>A couple of hours later I got a similar call from Long Beach expressing their willingness to reciprocate our earlier kindnesses.\r\n\r\nLuckily for us Ernesto went north and I didn’t have to call either town, but knowing they were standing by to help was to say the least reassuring.\r\n\r\nCNN and Fox will be going to Charleston or Savannah, or Orlando, or New Orleans. The FEMA brass will follow them. And it will be the Beauforts, the Blufftons, the Port Royals, the Hilton Heads, and the Leesburgs and Long Beaches that get left to fend for themselves.\r\n\r\nWe best stick together.\r\n\r\nMayor and council, you have my permission to clip this story and send it to the current mayors and councils of Long Beach and Leesburg.\r\n\r\n<i>Bill Rauch was the mayor of Beaufort from 1999-2008. Email Bill at TheRauchReport@gmail.com.</i>', 'Sister Cities for when the chips are down', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'sister-cities-for-when-the-chips-are-down', '', '', '2018-09-26 09:45:20', '2018-09-26 13:45:20', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37596', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(37599, 4, '2018-09-13 09:44:51', '2018-09-13 13:44:51', '<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Track of massive storm remains uncertain</span></h2>\r\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">By Bob Sofaly and Justin Jarrett</h4>\r\nThe Lowcountry was left in limbo this week as the East Coast braced for the arrival of Hurricane Florence.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_37601\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"389\"]<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/RES1451.jpg\"><img class=\" wp-image-37601\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/RES1451-1024x573.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"389\" height=\"249\"></a> Kaina Robinson, left, pitches in and helps load sand bags into cars. Robinson said he came to get bags for himself but decided to stay and help. Photo by Bob Sofaly.[/caption]\r\n\r\nGov. Henry McMaster issued a mandatory evacuation order for the entire South Carolina coast on Monday, then lifted the order for Beaufort, Jasper and Colleton counties before it was to go into effect at noon Tuesday.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe storm, which was a Category 4 hurricane as of Tuesday afternoon, was projected to make landfall along the North Carolina coast sometime Friday. Officials urged everyone within the potential swath of the storm to remain vigilant and follow official sources for updates on the projected path.\r\n\r\n“While being outside of the cone is a hopeful sign, remember that rather than bouncing its way north along the coast like others storms of the past, Florence remains at sea and will make a direct and powerful hit somewhere,” Beaufort Mayor Billy Keyserling said in an email. “Furthermore, like Hugo, there can be last minute changes in direction at the last minute. This is to say we must remain vigilant and continue preparing for the worst while we are of course hoping for the best.”\r\n\r\nMany did just that Monday.\r\n\r\nStorms and stress can bring out the worst in people, but a group of Beaufort firefighters and Beaufort Department of Public Works officials got together to help people by filling nearly 2,000 sand bags in two days as Hurricane Florence approached the coast — all for free.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_37604\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"454\"]<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/RES1522.jpg\"><img class=\" wp-image-37604\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/RES1522-1024x676.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"454\" height=\"314\"></a> Schools, businesses, government offices and even local churches were closing down Monday, Sept. 11, in preparation for the arrival of Hurricane Florence. The mandatory evacuation order for Beaufort County was lifted Monday morning, but the track of the massive storm remains uncertain. Photo by Bob Sofaly.[/caption]\r\n\r\n“We don’t check people’s IDs to see if they are live in the city limits”, said Nathan Farrow, Public Works Operations Manager for the City of Beaufort. “If they show up, we fill the bags and give up to a dozen bags to each person who shows up.”<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nA stream of cars and pickups streamed in behind the Southside Park office Sunday and Monday.\r\n\r\nBeaufort resident Kaina Robinson also was on hand to help with the heavy work. Robinson was there to pick up sandbags for himself but said he saw how hard the crew was working and thought he’d lend a hand.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n“Everybody needs some help sometimes,” he said.\r\n\r\nOne unidentified firefighter said, “Our job is to protect life and property. Doesn’t matter if it’s on fire on under water”.\r\n\r\nThe public works staff also checked storm water drains and outfalls, cleaned ditches and pumped out ponds and other places where water collects, getting ready for Florence and the potential floods it could bring if the track shifts to the south.\r\n\r\nA number of local restaurants and lodging establishments had elected to stay open throughout week, even when the evacuation order was in place, to serve residents and visitors traveling inland from the sea islands, or in-town residents and visitors seeking lodging accommodations and a place to eat.\r\n\r\nAn updated listing of those businesses is available at bfthospitality.com/index.php/news/.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nBeaufort County School District schools and the district office will<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>remain closed for the rest of the week.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>A decision will be made this weekend on whether normal operations will resume on Monday, Sept. 17.\r\n\r\nAll school athletic and extracurricular events scheduled for this week are cancelled and will be rescheduled.\r\n\r\nThree town hall meetings scheduled for this week – May River High on Tuesday, Whale Branch Early College High and Bluffton Middle – have been cancelled and will be rescheduled.\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County School District Teacher of the Year Awards Breakfast scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 19, has been cancelled and will be rescheduled.\r\n\r\nInformation on make-up days will be conveyed to parents and employees next week.\r\n\r\n<em>Photo at top: City of Beaufort firefighters and the department of public works teamed up Monday, Sept. 11, to fill nearly 2,000 sandbags for people in Beaufort. Using a scoop cut from a plastic pipe they filled the bags and passed them to others to be tied and loaded into a steady stream of cars and pickups. Photo by Bob Sofaly.</em>', 'Waiting for Florence', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'waiting-for-florence', '', '', '2018-09-26 09:50:12', '2018-09-26 13:50:12', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37599', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37608, 4, '2018-09-27 07:52:23', '2018-09-27 11:52:23', '<b>Enjoy Yoga Under the Stars on Sept. 21</b>\r\n\r\nThe Collaborative Organization of Services for Youth will hold its annual event in downtown Beaufort on Thursday, Sept. 27, in downtown Beaufort.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe annual fundraiser will be held from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Old Bay Marketplace, 917 Bay Street. The event begins with music, hors d’oeuvres and beverages at 5:30, followed by a Lowcountry dinner featuring beef brisket and Lowcountry Boil at 6:30 p.m., as well as live music from the Debbie McDaniel Band and a live auction.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nFor more information, contact Linda Aspden at 843-271-5304 or rewinddesigns31@gmail.com.\r\n\r\n<b>New featured exhibit open at BAA Gallery</b>\r\n\r\n“Blending Digital Art with Photography” is the title of an exhibit featuring artist Gordon Fritz at the Beaufort Art Association Gallery through Oct. 28.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n<b>YMCA adds additional CPR training date</b>\r\n\r\nThe Wardle Family YMCA in Port Royal will offer one more CPR class for community members this year. The remaining course will be held on Oct. 13 from 8 a.m. to noon.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nCost is $30 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. Contact aquatics director Lou Bergen at 843-522-9622 to register or visit beaufort-jasperymca.org.\r\n\r\n<b>September activities&nbsp;</b><b>at Hunting Island</b>\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<ul>\r\n 	<li>Mondays: Secrets of the Salt Marsh, 4 p.m.; Full Moon Lighthouse Climb, 7 p.m., Sept. 24</li>\r\n 	<li>Tuesdays: Sea Turtle Tracks, 10:30 a.m.; CCC Video, 1 p.m.; Beach Walks, 3 p.m.</li>\r\n 	<li>Wednesdays: Reptile Talk, 11 a.m.; Lighthouse Tour, 10 a.m., Sept. 26</li>\r\n 	<li>Thursdays: CCC Video, 1 p.m.; Feeding Frenzy, 3 p.m.; Lighthouse Tour, 10 a.m., Sept. 13</li>\r\n 	<li>Fridays: Stepping Stones, 1 p.m., Sept. 7, 21, 28</li>\r\n 	<li>Saturdays: Tie Dye, noon; Creatures of the Night, 2:30 p.m., Sept. 1 and 15</li>\r\n 	<li>Sundays: Alligator Talk, noon</li>\r\n</ul>\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<b>Learn how to clip coupons from a pro</b>\r\n\r\nJoin us for an in-depth look at everything you can do to save money couponing. Hosted by Jenny Martin, author of SouthernSavers.com, attendees will learn how to cut their grocery and household purchases by at least 50 percent, if not more. Registration encouraged but not required. Please call 843-255-6458 or stop by the Reference Desk to register.&nbsp; Saturday, Sept. 29, 5:30 p.m., Beaufort Branch Library, 311 Scott St., Beaufort. Visit beaufortcountylibrary.org/subscribe for more information.\r\n\r\n<b>Royal Pines to host Arts and Crafts and Yard Sale</b>\r\n\r\nRoyal Pines will hold a Community Arts and Crafts and Yard Sale event on Saturday, Sept. 29 from 8-11 a.m. Rain date is Saturday, Oct. 6. The sale is being held on Royal Pines Blvd., Lady’s Island.\r\n\r\n<b>Pumpkin patch<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>returns this month</b>\r\n\r\nThe pumpkins are coming back to Carteret Street United Methodist Church on Sunday, Sept. 30 at 12:30 p.m. Volunteers are needed to help unload the truck. Everyone is invited to be part of this exciting time. Pizza will be served after we have unloaded.\r\n\r\nThe patch will be open Monday–Saturday during the month of October from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. and Sunday from noon-6 p.m. The money raised is used for youth ministries.\r\n\r\n<b>Shorts At High Noon film series returns this fall</b>\r\n\r\nBeginning on Oct. 3, the popular Shorts at High Noon film series will return to the Technical College of the Lowcountry for another eight-week run. The program features the best of Short, Student, and Animation Films from the archives of the Beaufort Film Society.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe films selected for screening have all screened at the Beaufort International Film Festival as finalists from 2007 through 2018, with one exception — the programs scheduled for screening on November 28 will be from the submissions to the 2019 festival. The audience in attendance that day will vote for their favorite film, and the winning selection will compete in the 2019 BIFF as a finalist.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe complete schedule is at beaufortfilmfestival.com. All screenings are from noon to 1 p.m. at the Technical College of the Lowcountry, Building 12, Auditorium, at 921 Ribaut Road. Admission is free.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Calling all canines: YMCA Puppy Plunge</b>\r\n\r\nCanines of all breeds and sizes are welcome to attend the Wardle Family YMCA Puppy Plunge on the first and third Saturday of each month (thru March 2019) beginning October 6, 2018 at the Y outdoor pool (1801 Richmond Ave., Port Royal) from 9 am – 11 am. Pups can splash, swim and play in our safe, enclosed outdoor pool area.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>The cost 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 beaufort-jasperymca.org or call 843-522-9622.\r\n\r\n<b>Exchange Club hosts 26th annual Ghost Tours</b>\r\n\r\nGhostly spirits are expected to take over downtown Beaufort while the Exchange Club hosts its 26th annual Ghost Tours beginning Friday, Oct. 12. Sign up now to take a carriage ride or walking tour through Beaufort’s Historic District while listening to haunting tales of the area. Tours last about an hour and will run in the evenings of Oct. 12-13, 19-21, 26-28, and 30. All proceeds benefit the Child Abuse Prevention Association (CAPA) of Beaufort County.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nSome of Beaufort’s oldest residents have shared stories from their childhood and the Exchange Club of Beaufort brings these stories to life each October. Costumed storytellers spellbind tour participants with the ghostly happenings while traveling the Spanish moss-lined streets of downtown. The oldest ghost in America is said to live in “The Castle,” a 19th century renovated estate located on the river in downtown Beaufort. Beware, ghostly visions have been known to appear on past tours. Walking tour tickets are $12 for all ages and carriage tours are $12 for children ages 3-11 and $22 for adults. All children must be accompanied by an adult. A pet- and stroller-friendly walking tour leaves each night at 7 p.m.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nReservations are strongly recommended and can be made online at www.capabeaufort.org or by calling 843-52-GHOST. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Don\'t miss the Carteret Street UMC Fall Bazaar</b>\r\n\r\nCarteret Street United Methodist Church will hold its Fall Bazaar on October 13 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come out to visit the pumpkin patch and check out a selection of good “junque,” toys, books, tools, the garden shop, handicrafts, a silent auction, and more. 408 Carteret Street, Beaufort.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Hilton Head Island History Day is Oct. 13</b>\r\n\r\nThe Heritage Library will hold Hilton Head Island History Day on Saturday, Oct. 13. Hilton Head Island History Day offers two unique ways to witness the island’s history. A docent-led bike tour and two docent-led trolley tours offer morning and afternoon explorations of the island’s role in the Civil War and 4,000 years of island history found in Sea Pines.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nBike tours are $20 with bike provided or $15 if you bring your own bike. Trolley tours are $25.\r\n\r\nVisit HeritageLib.org for more information.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>', 'September 27th-October 3rd events around Beaufort', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'september-27th-october-3rd-events-around-beaufort', '', '', '2018-09-27 07:52:23', '2018-09-27 11:52:23', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37608', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37611, 4, '2018-09-27 07:53:05', '2018-09-27 11:53:05', '<h4>By Celia Strong</h4>\r\nMany people have negative opinions about lawyers, but we’re going to try to change that this week.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nFor this week’s wine, we are going to the Piedmont region in northwestern Italy, to the town of Asti. Yes, the same town that the well-known Asti Spumante comes from, but other wines have the name of this town attached to them. Not surprising, since the history of Asti and nearby areas includes wines and vineyards from before the Romans. Our grape variety is believed to have originated in this area in the 13th century. There are documents from the cathedral of Casale (castle) Monferrato (a nearby town) that are dated between 1246 and 1277. These are lease agreements for lands planted with vines of “de bonis vitibus barbexinis.” “Barbexinis” is the ancient name for our grape, Barbera. In 1985, the was a huge scandal in the Piedmont region. Supposedly, some Barbera producers were adding methanol to their wines and 30 people were killed and many others lost their eyesight. The bad press obviously hurt Barbera wine sales. Today, though, it is still the third-most planted red variety in Italy. Barbera may be related to the French variety, Mourvedre, also known in Spain as Mataro.\r\n\r\nBarbera vines are vigorous and can produce high yields. Judicious pruning can control the yield and ensure the grapes that are harvested have good fruitiness and balanced acidity and astringency. Barbera can grow in a wide range of soils, including less fertile calcareous and clay loam. Barbera grapes ripen earlier than other Piedmont reds. There are more than 50,000 acres of Barbera planted in Italy. Around the Asti area in Piedmont, the climate is warmer and this variety ripens with sugar levels to balance its acid levels. Barberas from Asti are fresh, fruity and crisp reds with juicy textures, and meant to be drunk fairly young. It is known as the “people’s wine” in Piedmont — part of their everyday life!<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nOur winery, Coppo, has underground cellars that are a UNESCO World Heritage site. The cellars are actually part of a network of underground cathedrals dedicated to history and the hard work of men. Built in the late 18th century, Coppo’s small cellars were intended to actually cellar wines. During the 19th century, they were expanded and now cover more than 16,000 square feet, 130 feet below the surface.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nL’Avvocata is the name of our Barbera. Coppo L’Avvocata Barbera d’Asti DOCG. It is named for the female lawyer who owns the vineyard. A strict, stern and commanding woman, known to locals as just “the lawyer” — or L’avvocata! This wine is 100 percent Barbera, grown on the south side of Asti. The vineyards have calcereous clay-marl soil, with a lot of silt, and have southern exposures. The ripest, healthiest grapes are selected at harvest, macerated with skin contact and pumped over multiple times. A total malolactic fermentation is done, then the wine is aged in stainless steel tanks. It is a ruby red color, with just a hint of purple. It has intense cherry, raspberry and blackberry aromas and flavors, as well as orange peel, cocoa powder, rosebuds, and mint. As it should be, this wine is fresh and crisp, and best served with a slight chill to enhance the crispness. Besides pairing well with salamis, poultry and seafood, and meatballs in tomato sauces, this wine goes wonderfully with fried foods, sushi, Asian flavors including soy sauce and Chinese five spice, chilled meats and salads. Plus afternoon and evening sipping all by itself. Yes, a good lawyer is here, and a female one at that. For $14.99. Enjoy.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n<i>Celia Strong works at Bill’s Liquor &amp; Fine Wines on Lady’s Island.</i>', 'Nothing Like A Good Lawyer!', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'nothing-like-a-good-lawyer', '', '', '2018-09-27 07:53:05', '2018-09-27 11:53:05', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37611', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37613, 4, '2018-09-27 07:54:18', '2018-09-27 11:54:18', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>High School<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>Cross Country</b></p>\r\nMay River’s girls and Beaufort High’s boys won the team titles at the Beaufort Cross Country Championships on Saturday at Habersham Village.\r\n\r\nBeaufort’s boys turned in a dominant performance, with all five of the Eagles’ scoring runners finishing in the top 10 and the next two in the top 18. The Eagles posted a team score of 32 points to edge May River by seven. Marlon Belden led the way for Beaufort with a winning time of 16:39, finishing 37 seconds ahead of runner-up Armando Jimenez of Bluffton.\r\n\r\nOwen Andrews (17:35) was third to lead three May River runners in the top five.\r\n\r\nThe Sharks scored 46 points to edge host Beaufort by nine and claim the crown in the 11-team girls division.\r\n\r\nMay River’s Emma Peluso (20:09) held off Beaufort’s Shannon Smith by three seconds to win the girls title, as all five of the Sharks’ scoring runners finished in the top 15. Smith (20:12) led three Eagles with top-10 finishes.\r\n\r\nPerla Jimenez (21:04) was third to lead three Bluffton runners in the top 10, helping the Bobcats finish third in the team standings.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>High School Girls Tennis</b></p>\r\nBeaufort Academy rolled to a 7-2 win over John Paul II on Tuesday, Sept. 18.\r\n\r\n***\r\n\r\nBeaufort High picked up its first win of the season with a 6-0 sweep of Colleton County in Region 7-4A play Thursday, Sept. 20.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>High School Swimming</b></p>\r\nBeaufort Academy’s girls claimed the team title and the BA boys finished fourth at the Mead Hall Panther Invitational in Aiken on Saturday.\r\n\r\n“We are so proud of the BA swim team and how they rose to the occasion and fought with everything they had, from the beginning of the swim meet until the very last event,” coach Jeff Rushing said.\r\n\r\nSeniors Hannah Ackerman (1st in 50 free, 3rd in 100 free), Quinn Fleming (2nd in 100 free, 2nd in 200 free), Michela Giannini (2nd in 200 IM, 1st in 100 free), and James Hart (2nd in 50 free, 1st in 100 free) led the way for the Eagles.\r\n\r\nNigel Bell (1st in 100 back) also claimed an individual title, and Ashton Bell (2nd in 200 IM, 3rd in 400 free), Joseph Patterson (3rd in 200 IM, 2nd in 400 free), and Katherine Taylor (2nd in 50 free, 3rd in 100 breast) each recorded two top-3 finishes.\r\n\r\nThe girls’ 400 free relay team of Fleming, Ackerman, Giannini, and Emma Grace Dinkins finished first, and girls’ 200 medley relay (Jenny Harry, Dinkins, Giannini, Emma Melville) and boys’ 200 medley relay (Bell, Jeffery Rushing, Patterson, Hart) each finished third.\r\n\r\nCoach Rushing also credited new team members Pia Megg, Lily Melville, Preston Aivaz, Brock Bekemeyer, Aden Harrington, and Trevor Jones for their contributions.', 'Sports briefs for September 27th', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'sports-briefs-for-september-27th', '', '', '2018-09-27 07:54:18', '2018-09-27 11:54:18', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37613', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37615, 4, '2018-09-27 07:56:07', '2018-09-27 11:56:07', '<b>Association of Realtors releases August market reports</b>\r\n\r\nRising home prices, higher interest rates and increased building material costs have pressured housing affordability to a 10-year low, according to the National Association of Home Builders. Keen market observers have been watching this situation take shape for quite some time. Nationally, median household income has risen 2.6 percent in the last 12 months, while home prices are up six percent. That kind of gap will eventually create fewer sales due to affordability concerns, which is happening in several markets, especially in the middle to high-middle price ranges.\r\n\r\nNew Listings were up 29.9 percent to 265. Pending Sales increased 22.0 percent to 211. Inventory grew 22.4 percent to 1,120 units.\r\n\r\nPrices moved higher as Median Sales Price was up 4.4 percent to $235,000. Days on Market decreased 12.6 percent to 76 days. Months Supply of Inventory was up 15.4 percent to six months, indicating that supply increased relative to demand.\r\n\r\nWhile some are starting to look for recessionary signs like fewer sales, dropping prices and even foreclosures, others are taking a more cautious and research-based approached to their predictions. The fact remains that the trends do not yet support a dramatic shift away from what has been experienced over the last several years. Housing starts are performing admirably if not excitingly, prices are still inching upward, supply remains low and consumers are optimistic. The U.S. economy is under scrutiny but certainly not deteriorating.\r\n\r\n<b>Community acupuncture offered in Beaufort</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort acupuncturist Sande Triponey has announced that community acupuncture is now available at her clinic on Lady’s Island. The concept of community acupuncture is a nationwide trend designed to create access to acupuncture by removing the cost barrier to healing.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_37616\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"267\"]<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Triponey-bio-pic-1-2.jpg\"><img class=\" wp-image-37616\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Triponey-bio-pic-1-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"267\" height=\"267\"></a> Sande Triponey[/caption]\r\n\r\n“We know that acupuncture supports the body’s innate ability to heal itself and when received frequently, acupuncture becomes life-changing medicine” said Triponey, owner of Beaufort Acupuncture. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nCommunity acupuncture is done in a quiet space with others receiving treatment at the same time.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>While patients recline in comfort, acupoints on the scalp, and below the elbows and knees are used to treat the entire body. There is no need to undress – just roll-up sleeves and pant legs. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n“We want clients to visit often enough to get and stay healthy,” Triponey said. “Affordable, community-style acupuncture is the answer.”<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nAfter the initial intake meeting, which has a flat fee of $55, the rest of the treatment plan is based on a sliding scale of $20-50 per visit.\r\n\r\nFlorida overcrowding inspired Triponey to relocate her practice to Beaufort. She has been practicing alternative healing for more than 25 years and is licensed to practice acupuncture in North Carolina, South Carolina and Florida.\r\n\r\nBeaufort Acupuncture opened in Port Royal in April 2017 and moved to and expanded space on Lady’s Island in September 2018. The clinic is located at 12 Fairfield Road, 5B, on Lady’s Island. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>', 'Business briefs for September 27th', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'business-briefs-for-september-27th', '', '', '2018-09-27 07:56:07', '2018-09-27 11:56:07', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37615', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37618, 4, '2018-09-27 07:57:00', '2018-09-27 11:57:00', '<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #333399;\">Met Series at USCB Center for the Arts</span></h3>\r\n<h4>By Alan Schuster<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></h4>\r\nIf it wasn’t for the Suez Canal, it’s likely that Giuseppe Verdi’s magnificent grand opera “Aida” would never have been composed. As the canal was nearing completion in 1869, he was asked by the Egyptian government to write a hymn to celebrate its ceremonial opening. Even though he had no time to do so, he found interest and inspiration in the location and decided to make it an opera instead. Its premiere was staged at the Cairo Opera House in December 1871, almost two years after the canal was opened. Today, “Aida” is perceived to be the grandest of all grand operas.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nLocal opera fans will be able to see for themselves when “Aida” is broadcast in high definition at 1 p.m. on Oct. 6 to open the 2018 Met Series at USCB’s Center for the Arts. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n“The pomp and circumstance of ‘Aida’ is unmatched in all of opera,” said noted opera historian Denis Forman. “Terrific spectacle, rousing choruses, pathos, passion and a basket full of good tunes.”<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nFellow opera historian Charles Osborne added that, “In purely musical terms, it is nothing less than a miracle of melodic beauty and imaginative orchestration. Both in its spectacular and intimate aspects, ‘Aida’ is a triumph of the creative imagination.”<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nCast in the title role for this live Met performance will be one of the world’s most acclaimed sopranos, Anna Netrebko. She will be joined by mezzo-soprano Anita Rachvelishvili as her formidable rival Amneris. Alexandrs Antonenko is the warrior Rhadames, and Nicola Luisotto conducts.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe Cairo performances were enthusiastically received. Two years later at the La Scala in Milan, the first performance was under the direction of Verdi himself, who was recalled 32 times by the audience. Still today, this is a show that is not to be missed. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n<i>Tickets are now available. All seats are general admission. Adults $20; OLLI members $18; Students $10. Order on-line at www.centerforthearts or call 843-521-4145.</i>', 'Spectacular Opera “Aida” Opens', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'spectacular-opera-aida-opens', '', '', '2018-09-27 07:57:30', '2018-09-27 11:57:30', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37618', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37621, 4, '2018-09-27 07:58:14', '2018-09-27 11:58:14', '<b>School board candidate forum planned</b>\r\n\r\nThe Greater Bluffton Republican Club will hold a forum for the candidates for the Beaufort County School Board District 7 and District 8 from 7-8 p.m. on Oct. 1 at Palmetto Electric at 1 Cooperative Way, Hardeeville.\r\n\r\nThere will be moderated questions for each candidate and, and the moderator will accept select questions from the audience.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nConfirmed candidates include: Evva Anderson (District 7), Rachel Wisnefski (District 7), Chris Davey (District 7), Cathy Robine (District 8), Paul Roth (District 8), and John Eddy (District 8).\r\n\r\nSeating is first-come, first-served. The forum starts promptly at 7 p.m. with a candidate meet &amp; greet at 6:30 p.m. The public is welcome.\r\n\r\n<b>Republican Women’s Club to host Autumn Luncheon</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Republican Women’s Club is hosting an Autumn Luncheon on Saturday, Oct. 13, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Tavern at Royal Pines on Lady’s Island.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nGuest speakers include Beaufort County Probate Judge Kenneth E. Fulp Jr., Board of Education Member David Striebinger and U.S. Congressional candidate Katie Arrington.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nLuncheon price is $25 per person inclusive with a cash bar.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nRSVPs are due by Monday, Oct. 8. Please text or email RSVPs to 843-812-5354 or itischerie@gmail.com. The luncheon is open to the public, however RSVPs are required.', 'Political briefs for September 27th', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'political-briefs-for-september-27th', '', '', '2018-09-27 07:58:14', '2018-09-27 11:58:14', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37621', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37623, 4, '2018-09-27 07:58:57', '2018-09-27 11:58:57', '<h4>By Lee Scott&nbsp;</h4>\r\nMy neighbor, Connie, reached out to our community and asked people to send a birthday card or letter to her mother, Mrs. Rogers, whose 90th birthday was coming up. Connie knew that her mother loved mail and would get such a kick out of having so many birthday greetings. She called it a “Party in her Mailbox.” What a unique idea!<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>Everyone I know loves to get mail, and it would be a treat to get a mailbox full on your birthday. So, I wrote a letter to Connie’s mother.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>I shared a bit about my time in New England, where she lived, and mentioned that she had a very thoughtful daughter.\r\n\r\nThis experience reminded me again of the importance of letters and about a letter I recently discovered amidst some of my father’s old papers. It was from my great-grandfather Frank Saunders, who had sent it to my great-grandmother Carrie. It was dated, Sept. 7, 1920, almost 100 years ago. The letter was written on the stationery from Hotels St. James, 211 Rue St Honoré, Paris, France. Why was my great-grandfather in France two years after World War I, and why wasn’t my great-grandmother with him?\r\n\r\nIn the letter he wrote about the places he had visited and the sites he had seen as he traveled throughout France. I could not understand the purpose of this trip until one of my brothers suggested that Grandpa Frank might have been there with the Knights of Columbus. He was right.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>I found a book which outlined the whole trip. The title is “The Story of the Knights of Columbus Pilgrimage” by Patrick H. Kelly. But the best part of finding the letter, is not just about the incredible pilgrimage, but the fact he wrote the letter and now his great-granddaughter, whom he never met, has it.\r\n\r\nHow many people can say that their written letters will be discovered someday by their great-grandchildren?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>We have all gotten so far away from writing letters about our travels and experiences. Instead they are logged in e-mails or posted on social media to be lost forever.\r\n\r\nThere is something so personal in having someone write a letter. It takes time and thought. Plus, there is the cost of stationery and stamp and finding the correct mailing address. But it is in this simple act where the letter gains so much importance. Someone stopped in their busy day and took the time to write.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nAs for Connie’s mother, she loved all the letters she received.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>At 90 years old, there is not much she really needs, but all the kind words were the best gifts. Happy Birthday, Mrs. Rogers.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>', 'A party in her mailbox', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'a-party-in-her-mailbox', '', '', '2018-09-27 07:58:57', '2018-09-27 11:58:57', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37623', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37625, 4, '2018-09-27 08:00:51', '2018-09-27 12:00:51', '<em>Photo above: Battery Creek running back Gabriel Singleton turns up field for a small gain against the Wade Hampton Red Devils on Friday. Photo by Bob Sofaly.</em>\r\n\r\n<b>Dolphins falter in<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>4th quarter</b>\r\n\r\nBattery Creek opened Region 7-3A play with a 57-23 loss Friday, Sept.21, at the hands of defending region champion Wade Hampton.\r\n\r\nThe Dolphins trailed by only three points at the end of the third quarter, but the Red Devils rolled up 31 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to seal the win.\r\n\r\nFriday’s loss drops the Dolphins’ overall record to 0-4. Their next game is at Creekside Christian Academy in McDonough, Ga., on Friday.\r\n\r\n<b>Bengals too much<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>for BHS</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort High fell behind early and couldn’t close the gap in a 42-6 loss at Blythewood on Friday.\r\n\r\nBrandon Edwards gashed the Eagles for 182 yards and three touchdowns on the ground.\r\n\r\nJeffrey Smyth and Reed Reichel connected for a 12-yard touchdown pass for the only score for Beaufort. Reichel caught five passes for 50 yards, and Smyth led the Eagles with 96 rushing yards on 13 carries.\r\n\r\nThe Eagles (3-2) travel to Valdosta (Ga.) on Friday.\r\n\r\n<b>Warriors whip up on Philip Simmons</b>\r\n\r\nWhale Branch rolled to a 44-6 win over Philip Simmons on Friday with a dominant effort on both sides of the ball.\r\n\r\nIrvin Mulligan rushed for 175 yards and four touchdowns on 18 carries, caught a 62-yard touchdown pass, and had an interception in the first quarter for the Warriors. Jadon Grant added a rushing touchdown, and Chris Lyons recovered a fumble in the end zone for a touchdown after a Jalen Roberts strip sack.\r\n\r\nHenry Tome added a 35-yard field goal for Whale Branch.\r\n\r\nThe Warriors (4-1) host Woodland to open Region 5-2A play on Friday.\r\n\r\n<b>BA offense keeps rolling in 3rd straight win</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort Academy kept its high-powered offense rolling with a 60-14 win at Faith/Ridge Christian on Friday.\r\n\r\nThe Eagles have scored at least 58 points in each of their three consecutive wins.\r\n\r\nDe’Shaun Epps again powered the offense with 275 yards and five touchdowns on nine carries. Edward McCormick had a huge night on both sides of the ball, rushing for two touchdowns and anchoring the defense with 16 tackles, two sacks, and a forced fumble.\r\n\r\nJa’Sean Lawson also had a rushing touchdown for the Eagles.\r\n\r\nBA (3-1, 1-0) hosts St. John’s Christian for another Region 1 matchup on Friday.', 'Football Round Up – September 27th', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'football-round-up-september-27th', '', '', '2018-09-27 08:00:51', '2018-09-27 12:00:51', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37625', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37628, 4, '2018-09-27 08:01:14', '2018-09-27 12:01:14', 'The Beaufort Digital Corridor is pleased to welcome season two of “Game On!” – a game design and development program geared toward middle and high school students. Registration is now open for this limited seating opportunity.\r\n\r\nSeth Konoza, an Animation, Game Design and Computer Science educator at Beaufort High School, teaches the code education program where students are introduced to the theory, tools, and practice required to create their own games.\r\n\r\nThe course will be held at the Beaufort Digital Corridor’s BASEcamp facility on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon from Oct. 13 to Nov. 17. Among the topics will be game strategy, puzzle design and a final project.\r\n\r\nOriginally an initiative to sell young students on computer science by using video games, it is more than that.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n“Kids love to play games, so why not give them an opportunity to create their own,” Konoza said. “ ‘Game On!’ provides students with the tools they need to create their own games, as well as help students develop everyday life skills, such as problem-solving and analytical skills.”<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nPutting the pieces together, kids can then continue their education with the excellent computer science offerings at colleges like USCB with a career path in technology.\r\n\r\nTalent, one of the pillars of the Beaufort Digital Corridor, is crucial to the economic vitality and global competitiveness of the Lowcountry. Fun and creative educational initiatives like “Game On!” contribute to the innovation and skills of our future workforce.', 'Beaufort Digital Corridor presents season two of Game On!', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'beaufort-digital-corridor-presents-season-two-of-game-on', '', '', '2018-09-27 08:01:14', '2018-09-27 12:01:14', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37628', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37630, 4, '2018-09-27 08:01:52', '2018-09-27 12:01:52', '<b>City announces $200,000 investment tax credit</b>\r\n\r\nAt the Beaufort City Council session on Tuesday, Sept. 18, City Manager Bill Prokop announced the award of $200,000 to the City of Beaufort in the form of an investment tax credit from the Hargray Company. In a repeat from last year, the City’s request for the investment tax credit has been granted.\r\n\r\n“We are excited for the opportunity to further improve our infrastructure in the City of Beaufort Commerce Park,” Prokop said, noting the money will be used to further improve the commerce park.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nWith new tenant Oliver’s Clean Burn up and running in the park and more on the horizon, this award comes at a pivotal time when infrastructure improvements have a high probability of providing a measurable return.\r\n\r\nCity council voted unanimously to approve the acceptance of the award.\r\n\r\n<b>Attorney General announces another victory for SCE&amp;G ratepayers</b>\r\n\r\nSouth Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that the rate decrease for SCE&amp;G customers passed by the state legislature will now continue. The U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals denied SCE&amp;G’s motion to stop the rate decrease while a court battle over it continues. The court also denied SCE&amp;G’s request to speed up that lawsuit, denied the company’s request to dismiss it, and allowed Wilson to file friend-of-the-court briefs in the case.\r\n\r\n“This is another big win for SCE&amp;G ratepayers,” Wilson said. “We’ve argued that customers should not have to pay billions of dollars for a hole in the ground. The U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals recognized that it would be inappropriate to halt the General Assembly’s reduction of customers’ rates.”\r\n\r\n<b>Free Secure Shredding Event in Beaufort Oct. 6</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Public Works Department Solid Waste and Recycling Section has organized a secure document shredding event for county residents on Saturday, Oct. 6. The event will be held from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. (or until truck containers are full) at the Public Works North site located at 80 Shanklin Road in Beaufort.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nIndividuals will be limited to disposing of no more than four boxes/bags. Any types or colors of paper, file folders or envelopes are acceptable. Staples or paper clips do not need to be removed.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nOnly residential quantities will be accepted. No materials from commercial businesses will be accepted. No electronics will be collected at this event.\r\n\r\nFor more information, visit www.bcgov.net/recycle or contact the Solid Waste and Recycling Section at 843-255-2736.', 'News briefs for September 27th', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'news-briefs-for-september-27th', '', '', '2018-09-27 08:01:52', '2018-09-27 12:01:52', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37630', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37632, 4, '2018-09-27 08:02:20', '2018-09-27 12:02:20', 'The Sea Island Corridor Coalition has joined with an expanding number of Beaufort County organizations to advocate passage of a one-cent transportation sales tax referendum on the November ballot.\r\n\r\n<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>The one-cent increase is slated to raise $120 million over four years, with proceeds applied to $30 million for nine road improvement projects on Lady\'s Island, $10 million for sidewalks and multi-use pathways serving schools and recreational sites in 24 locations throughout the county, and the remaining dollars providing initial funding for bridge replacement and traffic improvements for the Moss Creek to Squire Pope Road corridor on Hilton Head Island.\r\n\r\n\"For those of us who live on Lady\'s Island or along the Sea Island Parkway corridor, this is our chance to make something big happen when it comes to traffic improvements on Lady\'s Island,\" said Chuck Newton, Coalition Chairman. \"We spoke up, made the case, and the County Council has responded. Now, it\'s up to us to say yes, and we get a chance to do that in November.\"<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe Coalition has been instrumental in helping form a larger advocacy group for the sales tax, Citizens for Better Roads &amp; Bridges. The group currently counts among its membership the Sea Island Corridor Coalition, the Lady\'s Island Business &amp; Professional Association, the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce, the Hilton Head-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce, and the Greater Island Council. More are expected to join.\r\n\r\nLearn more at the Citizens\' website at sayyestothepenny.com.', 'Public support growing for transportation tax referendum', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'public-support-growing-for-transportation-tax-referendum', '', '', '2018-09-27 08:02:20', '2018-09-27 12:02:20', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37632', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(37634, 4, '2018-09-27 08:03:19', '2018-09-27 12:03:19', '<h4>By Bill Rauch</h4>\r\nRetailing behemoths like Walmart, Nestle, Coca-Cola and Proctor &amp; Gamble have all recently indicated to their shareholders that prices on the products they sell will be rising because of the escalating U.S.-China trade war.\r\n\r\nLess publicized, however, is how taxpayers will soon be feeling the pinch of rising trade war-sensitive costs to local governments, too.\r\n\r\nThe trade war is pushing up government recycling costs in some counties, including Beaufort County, but some other coastal counties say they are so far avoiding the escalating costs. The effects of Hurricane Florence are further complicating the picture, mostly by increasing the dampness in the materials that are being gathered.\r\n\r\nThe difference is how the recycling publics in Beaufort, Charleston, Georgetown and Horry counties have been trained, how the materials are gathered in each county, the rigor that is applied to the sorting process at the Materials Recovery Facilities (MRFs) that serve each county, and how and to whom the MRFs sell the recycled materials.\r\n\r\nHere’s the story.\r\n\r\nCharleston County discontinued use of its MRF in 2016 and is in the process of building a new one. In the meantime Charleston’s recycling is being trucked 100 miles to the Horry County Solid Waste Authority’s (HCSWA’s) MRF in Conway. There it is sorted alongside Horry County’s recycling before being sold by the Authority.\r\n\r\nThe Authority’s Director of Operations, Mike Bessant, says the prices they are getting for their recyclables are holding up, especially since they put on “a few more people” to work as sorters to further ensure the cleanliness of the recyclables — paper, cardboard, unlined beverage cans and clear plastics — they auction off monthly. Both counties’ recycling is a mixture of materials collected at curbside, materials collected from bins at convenience centers, and cardboard boxes collected from retailers.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nBut the recycling in Beaufort County is collected almost entirely at curbsides by WastePro, a hauler who takes the recyclable material to one of several nearby MRFs that are under contract to Waste Management. Once those materials are sorted and baled they are sold by Waste Management, which is experiencing considerable difficulties auctioning off its baled recyclables.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n“Any material coming from a residential program is becoming virtually impossible to sell,” Waste Management’s chief corporate spokesperson, Susan Robinson, said last week. “We’re seeing that the average resale value of a co-mingled ton of recyclable material is less than half now what it was in 2017. Bills will be going up because the overall cost of recycling is going up.”<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nIn Georgetown County the situation is similar to Beaufort’s.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n“Recycling revenue is going down due to the challenges presented by the global market,” Michelle LaRocco, Georgetown County’s Environmental Services Division Manager said last week, “and the effect of that will soon be felt at the ‘household fee’ line on tax bills.”\r\n\r\nWhy are some programs hurting while others seem more resistant to the hurt?\r\n\r\nIn 2017 Waste Management sold 33 percent of its recyclable material to China. But at the beginning of this year, as the trade war heated up, China cracked down.\r\n\r\nThe new year — and the trade war — began with the implementation of China’s “National Sword Initiative” that sought to eliminate “unnecessary moisture” in recyclable materials, especially paper products, because of the risk of their “bringing bacteria and fungus” into the country. As part of the program, Chinese Customs began, for example, x-raying scrap paper bundles and turning around bundles that were found to contain too much moisture.\r\n\r\nThen in March — further tightening the screws — China began requiring under a second program called “Blue Sky” that the recyclable materials it was receiving adhere to a heightened “contamination standard.” Under the Blue Sky criteria “contaminants,” which might be things like pizza grease on a pizza box, or a styrofoam cup, or a slice of a garden hose, or a single-use plastic bag, could not exceed five-tenths of a percent of the total load. That was a tripling of the standard from last year’s 1.5 percent, and recycling professionals say there are few programs that can meet the new standard.\r\n\r\nThe one-two punch was severe and the portion of their recyclables Waste Management was selling to Chinese mills fell, according to the company, in the first half of 2018 from 33 percent to 3 percent.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThen in mid-August the 25 percent tariff imposed by both the U.S. and China on imported goods — including plastic, paper, metal recyclables, machinery, steel and heavy equipment — not only effectively closed the Chinese market to U.S. recyclables, but the tit-for-tat moves made the cost of running a domestic MRF rise, too.\r\n\r\n“The tariff just added insult to injury,” Waste Management’s Robinson says. “Not so much because the cost of introducing recyclables into China would rise. That market was gone already. But because of the increased cost of the Chinese-made equipment that is used in the MRF’s.”\r\n\r\nThe Horry County Solid Waste Authority’s Bessant agrees.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n“Because of the tariffs the steel market prices are up,” Bessant said. “That affects the cost of the baling wire we wrap with, the plates and the rollers on the conveyer belts. Everything that’s steel is all going up.”<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nIn addition to looking for buyers at all the domestic outlets, Waste Management is also selling to mills where the raw materials are refashioned into new products in India, Indonesia, and Vietnam, but those markets have been saturated.\r\n\r\nWhy can some MRF’s sell their baled recyclables and others cannot?\r\n\r\nVolume is important. As the largest recycling services company in North America, Waste Management is trying to get rid of vastly more recyclable material than is, say, the<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>HCSWA, whose throughput is that of just two moderate-sized counties.\r\n\r\nBut quality is important too. For example, Horry County’s non-commercial recyclables are half comprised of items distributed to various containers by conscientious citizens who know the rules and who have separated their recyclables from their trash before taking it all off for disposal at the convenience center. The recyclables from those bins are typically considerably “cleaner” than the co-mingled materials found in the curbside bins used by residential programs.\r\n\r\nEducating the public is important too. Horry and Charleston County spokespeople say their governments have consistently sought to educate their residents about what can and cannot be contributed to their recycling programs. But in Beaufort County, for example, those efforts have been lackluster. Now, however, in the face of the tougher market, according to Waste Management’s local spokesperson Marla Prince, community education efforts are being strengthened. These efforts will include, for example, rolling out in Beaufort County the company’s “Wish Recycling” ad campaign that instructs households to be more discriminating about tossing into the family’s household bin items that they are not sure are eligible.\r\n\r\nAnd finally the standards at each MRF make a big difference. But higher standards typically mean higher costs, as a “cleaner” throughput typically requires more eyes and hands on the conveyer belts — and more human sorters means more money.\r\n\r\nAs standards stiffen, communities will increasingly face the difficult choice of paying more for their feel-good recycling programs, or scrapping them altogether and taking everything to the landfill. Without its being explicitly announced, the landfill option already is becoming more utilized in some places.\r\n\r\nThis year for the first time City Halls are getting phone calls from citizens complaining that they saw the contents their curbside recycling bin being dumped into the garbage truck. That’s because, Waste Management spokesperson Prince says, haulers like WastePro in Beaufort are being instructed to look into the recycling bins and if they see “contaminated” materials, to throw the whole lot into the garbage bin.\r\n\r\nThat’s at the pound-by-pound level, but quietly similar decisions are being made at the ton-by-ton level.\r\n\r\n“Last summer we were getting $100 a ton for recycled mixed paper,” Georgetown’s LaRocco said recently. “Now we’re paying $55 a ton to get rid of it.”<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n<i>Bill Rauch was the mayor of Beaufort from 1999-2008. Email Bill at TheRauchReport@gmail.com.</i>', 'Recycling costs rising as trade war escalates', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'recycling-costs-rising-as-trade-war-escalates', '', '', '2018-09-27 08:03:19', '2018-09-27 12:03:19', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37634', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37636, 4, '2018-09-27 08:06:08', '2018-09-27 12:06:08', '[caption id=\"attachment_37638\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"334\"]<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/IMG_7877.jpg\"><img class=\" wp-image-37638\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/IMG_7877.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"334\" height=\"250\"></a> Some Lowcountry residents enjoyed a brief change of scenery when they evacuated in preparation for Hurricane Florence. This was Debbie Barrett’s view of Daytona Beach during her evacuation.[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe Lowcountry’s natural beauty knows no bounds, as evidenced by this stunning view of the evening sky captured by reader Geoffrey Back.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>To submit a Lowcountry Life photo, you must be the photographer or have permission to submit the photo to be published in The Island News. Please submit high-resolution photos and include a description and/or names of the people in the picture and the name of the photographer. Email your photos to theislandnews@gmail.com.', 'Lowcountry Life', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'lowcountry-life-79', '', '', '2018-09-27 08:06:25', '2018-09-27 12:06:25', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37636', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37642, 4, '2018-09-27 08:08:32', '2018-09-27 12:08:32', 'Beaufort teenager Dade Stanley was named this week to the Team USA squad for the 2019 IWF Youth World Weightlifting Championships from March 8-15 in Las Vegas. Stanley recently swept gold in the youth 81kg weight class at the American Open Series 3 competition in Las Vegas.\r\n\r\n<em>Photo above by Ryan Paiva / Lifting Life.</em>', 'Stanley named to Youth Worlds team', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'stanley-named-to-youth-worlds-team', '', '', '2018-09-27 08:08:32', '2018-09-27 12:08:32', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37642', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37645, 4, '2018-09-27 08:09:41', '2018-09-27 12:09:41', 'Whale Branch Early College High School has been honored as the first Platinum-Level “Ready-Certified” high school recognized by the Southern Regional Education Board.\r\n\r\nThe SREB, a nonprofit compact of 16 states stretching from Delaware to Texas, cited WBECHS for its outstanding teaching and leadership with SREB Readiness Courses.\r\n\r\nThe SREB said that after implementing Math Ready and Literacy Ready courses, Whale Branch has seen more than a 30 percent increase in underprepared students meeting the college-readiness English benchmark, and success in Algebra I has reached an all-time high of 78 percent among students who took Ready for High School Math.\r\n\r\n“This shows the time and effort we’ve put into building the capacity for our teachers,” WBECHS Principal Mona Lise Dickson said. “And once we build that capacity for our teachers, we know our achievement will increase.”\r\n\r\nPrior to recognizing and certifying Whale Branch, the SREB evaluated student achievement data over time and also conducted an on-site visit to meet with teachers and school leaders.\r\n\r\n“Far too many students need developmental (remedial) education when they get to college,” the organization said.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>“SREB’s Literacy Ready and Math Ready help address the readiness gap by improving specific skills and understanding for high school students.”\r\n\r\nDickson said teachers at WBECHS meet once a week for professional development and to brainstorm additional ways of improving student achievement.\r\n\r\n“The culture of the students is changing right before our eyes,” said Instructional Coach Shelia Cato.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>“They’re taking their studies more seriously.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>They know how to go and advocate for themselves because that’s all a part of the SREB training.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>And it’s working.”\r\n\r\nMath teacher Peter Burvenich said the school’s approach is raising the academic bar for students.\r\n\r\n“It is about changing the mindset of teaching mathematics,” Burvenich said. “Putting kids in the atmosphere of productive struggle in order to learn mathematics instead of it becoming just a memorizing process.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>Give them harder scenarios, harder questions, and give them time to work it out.”<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>', 'WBECHS earns regional recognition for academics', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'wbechs-earns-regional-recognition-for-academics', '', '', '2018-09-27 08:09:41', '2018-09-27 12:09:41', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37645', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37648, 4, '2018-09-27 08:11:58', '2018-09-27 12:11:58', 'October’s First Friday event, hosted by The Downtown Beaufort Merchants Association, will be the perfect way to jump start the weekend and have fun, with a purpose. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/IMG_1363.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-37649\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/IMG_1363.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"262\" height=\"393\"></a>The Merchants Association will be holding a drive during the event to support those affected by Hurricane Florence.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>First Friday participants are asked to come downtown and bring non-perishable food items and cleaning supplies. Drop-off locations are: Thibault Gallery, Good Aura, Monkey’s Uncle, Finders Keepers and Southern Sweets.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe event is from 5-8 p.m. and businesses and restaurants along Bay Street and the downtown business core will also host a fun shopping and dining scavenger hunt. Participants who pick up a scavenger hunt shopper’s card, (available at the clock on Bay and West St. extension and in participating shops) and visit at least 10 participating businesses, will be entered to win a cash prize. First prize is $200, second prize is $100, and third prize is $50. Entries will be turned in for a drawing at the clock and winners will be announced at 8 p.m.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nFirst Friday is a perfect reason to visit downtown to have a great meal, check out unique shops, galleries, and specialty stores featuring promotions, demonstrations and specials throughout the evening.\r\n\r\nThis and all First Friday events are free and open to the public. For information, contact the Downtown Beaufort Merchants Association at dbmerchantsassociation@gmail.com.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[Modula id=\'20\']</p>', 'Eat, Shop, and Be Scary on First Friday', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'eat-shop-and-be-scary-on-first-friday', '', '', '2018-09-27 08:14:11', '2018-09-27 12:14:11', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37648', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37651, 4, '2018-09-27 08:11:28', '2018-09-27 12:11:28', 'As the American Red Cross responds to Hurricane Florence, providing food, shelter and comfort to those affected, blood and platelet donors are urged to give to care for patients in the storm’s path and across the country. People can also help by making a financial donation to support relief efforts.\r\n\r\nHurricane Florence’s wrath left catastrophic damage behind and also took a toll on blood and platelet donations. Nearly 200 Red Cross blood drives in the Southeast were forced to cancel, resulting in more than 5,200 uncollected blood and platelet donations. In South Carolina, 53 blood drives were called off due to the storm, causing more than 1,300 blood and platelet donations to go uncollected.\r\n\r\n“Natural disasters like hurricanes can disrupt blood drives and prevent donors from giving, but hospital patients still depend on lifesaving transfusions,” said Cliff Numark, senior vice president of Red Cross Blood Services. “There is an especially critical need for platelets to help cancer patients and type O blood donations for ongoing patient care and emergencies. Every donation can be a lifeline for patients.”\r\n\r\nAs conditions improve, donors of all blood types are urged to make an appointment to give blood or platelets and replenish the blood supply. Appointments can be made by using the Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>(1-800-733-2767).\r\n\r\nFinancial donations are also needed and allow the Red Cross to provide disaster relief immediately. Help people affected by Hurricane Florence by visiting RedCross.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or texting the word FLORENCE to 90999 to make a $10 donation.\r\n\r\nUp-to-date information about how the Red Cross is responding to Hurricane Florence is available at RedCross.org.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Upcoming blood donation opportunities</p>\r\n<b>Beaufort</b>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Oct. 4, Noon-6 p.m. — Carteret Street United Methodist Church, 408 Carteret Street</li>\r\n 	<li>Oct. 11, 2-7 p.m. — Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary School, 121 Morrall Drive</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nA blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.', 'Blood, platelet donations needed in wake of Hurricane Florence', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'blood-platelet-donations-needed-in-wake-of-hurricane-florence', '', '', '2018-09-27 08:11:28', '2018-09-27 12:11:28', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37651', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37661, 4, '2018-09-27 08:14:32', '2018-09-27 12:14:32', 'Yoga instructor Lauren Karsen, center, of Arti Zen yoga studio in Beaufort, leads the first yoga class during the Yoga Under the Stars event Friday evening at the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park’s Contemplative Garden. The first class had about 50 participants, according to Jane Caffrey, one of the event organizers. The event was held on Friday, Sept. 21, to honor the International Day of Peace and help raise money for the Born To Read program in Beaufort. Also on hand were instructors from One Yoga Sanctuary, Effervescence Yoga and Spa, and ZenDen in Port Royal. Photo by Bob Sofaly.', 'Yoga Under the Stars', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'yoga-under-the-stars', '', '', '2018-09-27 08:14:32', '2018-09-27 12:14:32', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37661', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37665, 4, '2018-09-27 08:00:42', '2018-09-27 12:00:42', 'A Big Estate man who escalated a verbal argument between his wife and his in-laws over garbage that piled up in the home has been convicted of attempted murder.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_37666\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"172\"]<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Brown-mug.png\"><img class=\" wp-image-37666\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Brown-mug.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"172\" height=\"200\"></a> Joseph Brown[/caption]\r\n\r\nJoseph Brown, 37, was found guilty Wednesday, Sept. 19, in Beaufort County General Sessions Court of shooting his brother-in-law, Greg Black, of Hampton, Va. Brown also was convicted of possession of a weapon during commission of a violent crime after a two-day trial, in which prosecutors called 13 witnesses.\r\n\r\nHe was sentenced Thursday, Sept. 20, to 30 years in prison for the attempted murder conviction and five years for the weapons violation. The sentences are to be served concurrently.\r\n\r\n“Joseph Brown turned a family disagreement into a violent confrontation and tried to kill his brother-in-law without provocation,” said Kimberly Smith of the 14th Circuit Solicitor’s Office, who tried the case with fellow Career Criminal prosecutor Mary Jones. “In fact, a fraction of an inch difference in the path of a bullet is likely all that separated Greg Black from the serious injury he suffered and his death.”\r\n\r\nThe shooting took place on the front porch of the home in northern Beaufort County where Greg Black grew up. He arrived there the night of June 5, 2016, during a power outage caused by a summer thunderstorm. He was returning with his father, 61-year-old Ronnie Black, who owned the home and had visited his son in Virginia earlier in the week.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nJoseph Brown, who is Ronnie Black’s son-in-law, also lived at the address, along with his wife Denice Black Brown and their three children.\r\n\r\nWhile unpacking in the dark house, Ronnie Black heard a noise outside his bedroom window and took a flashlight and .40-caliber semiautomatic pistol with him to investigate. Finding nothing, he returned to the house, where he began arguing with his daughter about garbage that piled up in a utility room while he was away. Greg Black, standing nearby, suggested they take the discussion to the front porch, away from the children.\r\n\r\nHearing the argument, Joseph Brown exited his parked SUV in the front yard, where he had been sitting with the air conditioning running while smoking a vape and listening to his radio. He went to the porch, bringing a .38-caliber revolver with him.\r\n\r\nBrown inserted himself into the argument. He then shot his father-in-law four times in the torso and arm, and struck him over the head repeatedly with the revolver, according to reports. He then shot Greg Black twice. One bullet struck him in the buttocks and the other in his thigh, narrowly missing his femoral artery.\r\n\r\nBrown was charged with Ronnie Black’s murder, however, the jury acquitted him of that charge on Wednesday. The semiautomatic pistol was in Ronnie Black’s possession during the argument, although it was not fired. Brown argued that he shot both Ronnie and Greg Black in self defense.\r\n\r\nAs Smith and Jones demonstrated, the crime-scene evidence did not corroborate all of Brown’s claims.\r\n\r\nHe told Beaufort County Sherriff’s Office investigators that after shooting Ronnie Black, his father-in-law tried to toss his pistol to Greg Black, who lunged for the firearm. However, Greg Black was shot from behind, and the gun was recovered just inches from Ronnie Black’s body. A forensic pathologist from the Medical University of South Carolina testified that bullets pierced Ronnie Black’s heart, lungs and aorta, making it likely he would have fallen unconscious within seconds, if not immediately.\r\n\r\nGreg Black also testified that he never posed a threat to Brown. His sister, Denice Black Brown, told the jury of nine women and three men that she didn’t know why her husband shot her brother.\r\n\r\nJoseph Brown fired all six rounds in his revolver. It was so badly damaged during the attack – either by the blows to Ronnie Black’s head, the high-powered cartridges he fired from it or a combination of those factors – that it split in two locations and the cylinder could not be opened for reloading.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>“The shooting of Greg Black was wanton and evil,” Jones said. “He wasn’t a threat. He was struck from behind. We also know that after firing all the rounds in his revolver, Joseph Brown went back to his truck, where he also kept a 9 mm handgun. He might have used it to kill Greg, but fortunately, by that point, Greg was already on the phone with a 911 dispatcher.”<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nJudge Carmen T. Mullen delivered the prison sentence.\r\n\r\nSmith and Jones are members of the Solicitor’s Office Career Criminal Unit, which prosecutes the circuit’s most violent and habitual offenders. The team has earned convictions against 310 of the 322 defendants it has prosecuted since its formation in 2008.', 'Big Estate man convicted of attempted murder in shooting of his brother-in-law', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'big-estate-man-convicted-of-attempted-murder-in-shooting-of-his-brother-in-law', '', '', '2018-09-27 08:16:06', '2018-09-27 12:16:06', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37665', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37668, 4, '2018-09-27 08:20:26', '2018-09-27 12:20:26', 'Photo above:&nbsp;Cherimie Weatherford, left, owner of SugarBelle, and sales associate Taylor Murphy greet guests with a glass of wine and cupcakes during September’s installment of Island Girls Night Out on Thursday, Sept. 20. Photos by Bob Sofaly.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[Modula id=\'21\']</p>', 'Sharing the love at SugarBelle', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'sharing-the-love-at-sugarbelle', '', '', '2018-09-27 08:26:32', '2018-09-27 12:26:32', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37668', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37669, 4, '2018-09-27 08:20:33', '2018-09-27 12:20:33', '<h4>By Justin Jarrett</h4>\r\nThe battle over two of Beaufort’s favorite fall festivals escalated last week when the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce filed a federal lawsuit against the City of Beaufort.\r\n\r\nThe fight began when the City of Beaufort filed for the trademarks for the Beaufort Shrimp Festival and Taste of Beaufort last year and subsequently denied the Chamber’s request to hold the Shrimp Festival at Waterfront Park next month. The Chamber’s suit alleges the City made false representations when applying for the trademarks and violated the Chamber’s constitutional rights when denying the permit in July.\r\n\r\nThe Chamber also claims it was asked to pay 10 percent of its event profits in exchange for use of Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park, which it says is more than any other organization has been charged.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nIn an email statement through attorney Ashley Twombley, Chamber President Blakely Williams said the Chamber made every possible effort to resolve the dispute without taking legal action, and an email string between representatives of the embattled entities shows the City declined the Chamber’s request for arbitration until after this year’s Shrimp Festival, which the City plans to hold Oct. 5-6.\r\n\r\n“The Chamber was left with a stark choice,” Williams’ statement said. “Either bow to the City’s demand or stand up for what we believe is right, just and lawful.”<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe email from Williams requesting arbitration acknowledged that such a meeting might not be feasible before this year’s festival and said, “If the City commits to arbitration quickly, the Chamber would be willing to agree to allow the October 5, 2018, Beaufort Shrimp Festival to take place without challenge.” The message further stated that “allowing the event to take place without challenge could harm the Chamber’s position” and asked for a binding agreement to arbitration no later than Sept. 12, after which point the Chamber would move forward with legal action.\r\n\r\nCity Manager Bill Prokop says the City was surprised by the lawsuit.\r\n\r\n“According to the Chamber, it was unable to come to any agreement with the City. We believe it is better stated that the Chamber has been unwilling to sit down with the City and discuss how we can move forward and work together,” City Manager Bill Prokop said in a statement. “The Chamber states that its goal is to be an advocate for its members. We believe the interests of both the Chamber’s members and the citizens of Beaufort would be better served by using member dues and taxpayer dollars on civic projects, infrastructure development and community improvements, not legal proceedings.”', 'Chamber files suit in festival fight', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'chamber-files-suit-in-festival-fight', '', '', '2018-09-27 08:20:33', '2018-09-27 12:20:33', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37669', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37683, 4, '2018-09-27 08:21:03', '2018-09-27 12:21:03', '<h4>By Justin Jarrett</h4>\r\nOne by one, community members stepped to the microphone at the Bluffton Library on Monday night and laid out the myriad reasons a park on the Whitehall Property was so important to them.\r\n\r\nOne by one, the members of the Beaufort County Council revealed the impact those statements had on their vote on the matter.\r\n\r\nAfter more than an hour of public comment and discussion, the Council voted unanimously to enter into negotiations to purchase a 9.72-acre portion of the picturesque Whitehall Property from the development company that owns it. The Beaufort City Council previously approved a 30-year agreement with the County to provide maintenance for the park.\r\n\r\nEven several Council members who expressed concerns about the proposal — namely the cost (the vote authorizes the County to pay up to $4,371,000 for the property) and the fact that the City of Beaufort has not agreed to foot any of the bill — voted in favor of Councilman York Glover’s motion, in large part because of the public comment from a number of the more than 6,000 community members who have signed a petition in support of the project.\r\n\r\n“I came here tonight convinced I was going to vote against this,” said Bluffton Councilman Jerry Stewart, “but I do have to take into account the comments that were made here this evening. A lot of the citizens of the county are clearly behind this. … Because of what you said tonight and because of the conviction of how you presented it, I’ve been convinced to vote in favor it it.”\r\n\r\nCommunity members young and old gushed about the property on the Lady’s Island side of the Beaufort River and what an expansive park there will mean for generations of Beaufortonians to come.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nBeaufortonian Kathy Mixon said the Council would one day be hailed as “visionaries” for voting to preserve the land as a park, and Fereol de Gastyne referred to the property as “the crown jewel of Beaufort.”<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nStewart and Councilman Steve Fobes expressed their concern that the City of Beaufort had not agreed to share in the cost, which is a break in precedent from previous land purchases in which the County and municipality have split the bill. They also balked at the price tag, and Councilman Stu Rodman worried that the County will end up covering significantly more than half of the developer’s cost to purchase the entire 20-acre tract.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nBut advocates say having a park on the property for the foreseeable future is priceless.\r\n\r\n“It’s what’s the value to the community that’s really important to us,” Councilman Brian Flewelling said, “and as we can see, this is very important to the community.”\r\n\r\nJust before the Council voted on the proposal, Chairman Paul Sommerville recounted a story from his childhood, during which his grandfather would take him to the Whitehall Property.\r\n\r\nNow the next generation of Beaufort County residents will be able to share similar memories.', 'Whitehall Park gets go-ahead from City, County', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'whitehall-park-gets-go-ahead-from-city-county', '', '', '2018-09-27 08:21:03', '2018-09-27 12:21:03', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37683', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37686, 4, '2018-09-27 08:22:40', '2018-09-27 12:22:40', '<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Burton-Fire-2_cmyk.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright  wp-image-37692\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Burton-Fire-2_cmyk.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"254\" height=\"339\"></a>While Beaufort County was spared by Hurricane Florence, our neighbors to the north were hit hard, and local authorities are doing their part to help those affected by the storm.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nEngines and firefighters from Burton, Lady’s Island/St. Helena, and Beaufort/Port Royal fire departments deployed on Tuesday, Sept. 18, to Hartsville to assist with the relief effort.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nWhile there, some of the firefighters had the opportunity to take a lap around Darlington Speedway in the fire engine.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe task force of three engines and 12 firefighters assisted for 24 hours before returning home, but other local firefighters have continued to assist via the South Carolina Firefighter Mobilization program, Burton Fire District spokesman Lt. Daniel Byrne said.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nBeaufort County EMS also sent crews to the Myrtle Beach area to assist with the relief effort.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>', 'Lending a helping hand', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'lending-a-helping-hand', '', '', '2018-09-27 08:22:40', '2018-09-27 12:22:40', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37686', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37701, 4, '2018-09-06 10:29:18', '2018-09-06 14:29:18', 'Investment planning is like doing a jigsaw puzzle, except the pieces don’t always come in one box— often you have to gather them from a variety of sources. When putting an investment plan together, you have to combine information on assets, debt, insurance, and more to form the full picture of your financial life.\r\n\r\nHowever, people often forget about or lose some of their investment planning puzzle pieces, and then the picture is never really complete. It’s one reason why many people don’t have a complete&nbsp;picture of their financial life, says Elizabeth “Liz” Bartley, Sales Advisory Consultant at Wells Fargo Advisors.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Why the full picture really matters</b></p>\r\n“From an investment standpoint, you don’t really have a good gauge of how much risk you could potentially be taking,” if you aren’t looking at all of your holdings in conjunction with each other, Bartley says. It’s not just investments. Loans, including any student loans, business loans, or mortgages, may impact your overall plan, too.\r\n\r\nWithout this full picture, individuals and their financial advisors end up doing their investment planning based on what amounts to faulty information. And that can result in a risk profile or asset mix that doesn’t represent your desires or needs.\r\n\r\nThis is especially common among people who have assets spread across numerous financial institutions — you may have several 401(k) accounts from different jobs maintained at a variety of institutions, some online investments in another place, and your primary portfolio you maintain with your financial advisor.\r\n\r\n“Understanding how much debt you have versus assets is a starting point for making improvements and creating more wealth over time,” Bartley adds.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Putting the pieces together</b></p>\r\nSo how do you collect everything you need? Financial advisors often start with a checklist of important information, Bartley says. Even when most of your assets are with a single company, there’s still information to gather from other sources.\r\n\r\nAsk your financial advisor to keep copies of this information, which can function as a backup for your records. That’s especially valuable, Bartley says, in case anything happens to you.\r\n\r\nYour complete financial picture may include:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Investment accounts with other institutions. This could include qualified employer-sponsored retirement plans (QRPs), such as a 401(k), 403(b), or governmental 457(b), still at previous employers, and IRAs.</li>\r\n 	<li>Checking and savings accounts.</li>\r\n 	<li>Assets you own, such as your primary residence, a second home, rental property, and valuables—antiques, jewelry, or an art collection.</li>\r\n 	<li>Debts, including your mortgage, credit card balances, and other loans and lines of credit.</li>\r\n 	<li>Other investment vehicles, such as long-term care insurance, annuities, and life insurance policies.</li>\r\n 	<li>Trust funds.</li>\r\n 	<li>Rental income or other earnings beyond your primary source of income.</li>\r\n 	<li>Social Security statements.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<i>This article was written by/for Wells Fargo Advisors and provided courtesy of Katie C. Phifer, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and Associate Vice President-Investment Officer<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>in Beaufort, SC at 843-982-1506.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></i>\r\n\r\n<i>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.</i>\r\n\r\n<i>Investments in securities and insurance products are: NOT FDIC-INSURED/NOT BANK-GUARANTEED/MAY LOSE VALUE</i>\r\n\r\n<i>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.</i>\r\n\r\n<i>© 2018 Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC. All rights reserved.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>CAR #0818-02432</i>', 'Gather All Your Assets', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'gather-all-your-assets', '', '', '2018-09-27 10:30:52', '2018-09-27 14:30:52', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37701', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37704, 4, '2018-10-04 08:39:35', '2018-10-04 12:39:35', '<b>New featured exhibit open at BAA Gallery</b>\r\n\r\n“Blending Digital Art with Photography” is the title of an exhibit featuring artist Gordon Fritz at the Beaufort Art Association Gallery through Oct. 28.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n<b>YMCA adds additional CPR training date</b>\r\n\r\nThe Wardle Family YMCA in Port Royal will offer one more CPR class for community members this year. The remaining course will be held on Oct. 13 from 8 a.m. to noon.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nCost is $30 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. Contact aquatics director Lou Bergen at 843-522-9622 to register or visit beaufort-jasperymca.org.\r\n\r\n<b>Pumpkin patch<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>returns this month</b>\r\n\r\nThe pumpkins are coming back to Carteret Street United Methodist Church on Sunday, Sept. 30 at 12:30 p.m. Volunteers are needed to help unload the truck. Everyone is invited to be part of this exciting time. Pizza will be served after we have unloaded.\r\n\r\nThe patch will be open Monday–Saturday during the month of October from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. and Sunday from noon-6 p.m. The money raised is used for youth ministries.\r\n\r\n<b>Shorts At High Noon film series returns this fall</b>\r\n\r\nBeginning on Oct. 3, the popular Shorts at High Noon film series will return to the Technical College of the Lowcountry for another eight-week run. The program features the best of Short, Student, and Animation Films from the archives of the Beaufort Film Society.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe films selected for screening have all screened at the Beaufort International Film Festival as finalists from 2007 through 2018, with one exception — the programs scheduled for screening on November 28 will be from the submissions to the 2019 festival. The audience in attendance that day will vote for their favorite film, and the winning selection will compete in the 2019 BIFF as a finalist.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe complete schedule is at beaufortfilmfestival.com. All screenings are from noon to 1 p.m. at the Technical College of the Lowcountry, Building 12, Auditorium, at 921 Ribaut Road. Admission is Free.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Calling all canines: YMCA Puppy Plunge</b>\r\n\r\nCanines of all breeds and sizes are welcome to attend the Wardle Family YMCA Puppy Plunge on the first and third Saturday of each month (thru March 2019) beginning October 6, 2018 at the Y outdoor pool (1801 Richmond Ave., Port Royal) from 9 am – 11 am. Pups can splash, swim and play in our safe, enclosed outdoor pool area.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>The cost 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 beaufort-jasperymca.org or call 843-522-9622.\r\n\r\n<b>Catch the rhythm at the Beaufort Drum Circle</b>\r\n\r\nAll are welcome to enjoy some good vibes at our free, family-friendly, bi-monthly drum circle at the Contemplative Garden located in Henry Chambers Waterfront Park, Beaufort. (Pavilion for inclement weather)\r\n\r\nBring a chair or blanket and your favorite percussion instrument or borrow one of our extras. No experience necessary. Rain or shine.\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Monday, Oct. 8, 5:30-7:00 p.m.</li>\r\n 	<li>Thursday, Oct. 25, 7-8:30 p.m.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<b>Sportfishing and Diving Club October meeting</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Sportfishing and Diving Club’s October meeting will be held Thursday, Oct. 11, at the Beaufort Yacht Club on Lady’s Island off Meridian Road. The social begins at 6:30 p.m.; the meeting at 7:00 p.m.\r\n\r\nDue to last month\'s Hurricane Florence cancellation, Erin Levesque, the new Waddell Mariculture Center (WMC) manager, will be introduced and will give a short presentation on the future of WMC. The guest speaker will be well know CAPT Jim Goller. His presentation will concern the changes to the water temperatures in October and November and the effect on catching Trout, Red Fish, and Flounder. Favorite rigs and bait set-ups with slides will also be presented.\r\n\r\nGuests are welcome. You do not need a reservation. For additional information contact Captain Frank Gibson at 843-522-2122 or fgibson@islc.net.\r\n\r\n<b>Organist group<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>celebrating anniversary</b>\r\n\r\nThe Lowcountry Chapter of the American Guild of Organists is celebrating its 20th Anniversary. The kickoff celebration will be presented Oct. 12th with a reception at 5:30 p.m., followed by the concert at 6:30 p.m. The event will be held at All Saints Episcopal Church on Hilton Head Island. The concert will honor all Charter and Founding members and past deans. The program will feature two organ solos, two hymns, and music for organ, brass, woodwinds, strings and choir. Organists will be from the Low Country Chapter and organists affiliated with our chapter. The concert is free of charge with donations accepted.\r\n\r\n<b>Exchange Club hosts 26th annual Ghost Tours</b>\r\n\r\nGhostly spirits are expected to take over downtown Beaufort while the Exchange Club hosts its 26th annual Ghost Tours beginning Friday, Oct. 12. Sign up now to take a carriage ride or walking tour through Beaufort’s Historic District while listening to haunting tales of the area. Tours last about an hour and will run in the evenings of Oct. 12-13, 19-21, 26-28, and 30. All proceeds benefit the Child Abuse Prevention Association (CAPA) of Beaufort County.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nSome of Beaufort’s oldest residents have shared stories from their childhood and the Exchange Club of Beaufort brings these stories to life each October. Costumed storytellers spellbind tour participants with the ghostly happenings while traveling the Spanish moss-lined streets of downtown. The oldest ghost in America is said to live in “The Castle,” a 19th century renovated estate located on the river in downtown Beaufort. Beware, ghostly visions have been known to appear on past tours. Walking tour tickets are $12 for all ages and carriage tours are $12 for children ages 3-11 and $22 for adults. All children must be accompanied by an adult. A pet- and stroller-friendly walking tour leaves each night at 7 p.m.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nReservations are strongly recommended and can be made online at www.capabeaufort.org or by calling 843-52-GHOST. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n<b>TCL fall oyster roast, cornhole tournament</b>\r\n\r\nThe Technical College of the Lowcountry will host its annual oyster roast along the Beaufort River on Saturday, Oct. 13 at the Beaufort Campus, 921 Ribaut Road.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThis year’s Oyster Ghost Roast is fall-themed and kicks off at 6 p.m. with all-you-can-eat oysters, chili, hot dogs, caramel apples and more. Beer and wine will be available for purchase.\r\n\r\nNew this year, the event will feature a live DJ, karaoke, expanded children’s activities and a costume contest. A Cornhole Tournament will also be held, beginning at 7 p.m.\r\n\r\nAll proceeds benefit the Student Veterans of America TCL Chapter and TCL’s Student Government Association.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nVisit www.tcl.edu/oysters for more information and to purchase tickets online. Admission is free for children 10 and under.\r\n\r\n<b>Hilton Head Island History Day is Oct. 13</b>\r\n\r\nThe Heritage Library will hold Hilton Head Island History Day on Saturday, Oct. 13. Hilton Head Island History Day offers two unique ways to witness the island’s history. A docent-led bike tour and two docent-led trolley tours offer morning and afternoon explorations of the island’s role in the Civil War and 4,000 years of island history found in Sea Pines. Bike tours are $20 with bike provided or $15 if you bring your own bike. Trolley tours are $25.\r\n\r\nVisit HeritageLib.org for more information.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Christian women’s group to hold luncheon</b>\r\n\r\nThe Lowcountry Christian Women’s Connection will hold its October luncheon at the Hampton Hall Clubhouse on Wednesday, Oct. 17 at 11:30 a.m. This luncheon is for ladies and their gentleman guests and is in honor of all those in uniform (Military and Public Safety). Wear your Patriotic colors.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nLunch is $25 and must be received and prepaid by Wednesday, Oct. 10. Make checks payable to “CWC Bluffton” and mail to: Carol Mock, 607 Argent Way, Bluffton, SC 29909. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>', 'October 4th-10th events around Beaufort', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'october-4th-10th-events-around-beaufort', '', '', '2018-10-04 08:39:35', '2018-10-04 12:39:35', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37704', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(37706, 4, '2018-10-04 08:40:24', '2018-10-04 12:40:24', '<h4>By Lee Scott</h4>\r\nMy husband and I met a woman recently who was telling us about all the organizations she and her husband volunteer for since they moved to the Lowcountry.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>Her husband helped with Second Helpings and had worked on two houses for Habitat for Humanity, and she too was involved with various non-profits. After she left I told my husband how impressed I was with their volunteer contributions and my husband said, “We write checks.”<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>That is true.\r\n\r\nAlthough we have volunteered with many non-profits throughout the years, we have not been as active lately.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>For years I put in many hours with the American Lung Association along with the Allergy and Asthma Foundation because of my son’s asthma.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>Then, as a banker, I was encouraged to serve on boards for non-profit organizations, volunteer for committees, and attend fundraising events. In addition, both my husband and I volunteered our time with other organizations we believed in and wanted to support.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>But now we are in the season of writing checks, which, I assured my spouse, was perfectly acceptable. Because as far as I know, most non-profits love the checks as much as they love all the volunteers.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nIt was then that I started to think about other groups besides non-profits that need our checks. The retail establishments, the restaurants, the hardware stores, and all those other businesses look to us citizens for support. They employ people and pay rent to landlords.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>Their presence and products add to the charm of Beaufort.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nSo, keeping this thought in mind, my friend Christine and I went downtown after Hurricane Florence to help our Beaufort merchants.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>Although all of us were relieved the storm did not hit us, the store owners got hit anyway – financially. It was a good time to spend money here in Beaufort instead of online.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nAs we walked into different shops we found that everyone was very appreciative we were there and commented about the economic hit. We were pleased to see so many other people strolling around with shopping bags. There was an air of festivity as we walked around Beaufort greeting neighbors we knew who had the same thought about spending money.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>It was also a Marine graduation day, so the restaurants were full of visiting families helping to boost sales.\r\n\r\nYes, the volunteers in our community are very important. They provide numerous hours of unpaid service to many organizations.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>But it does not undermine the need for cash donations.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>That is appreciated, too.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>As for the businesses downtown, they loved it when I asked, “Do you take a check?”<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nAnd just like all the non-profits they said, “We love checks.”<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>', 'Write the check', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'write-the-check', '', '', '2018-10-04 08:40:24', '2018-10-04 12:40:24', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37706', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37709, 4, '2018-10-04 08:40:56', '2018-10-04 12:40:56', '<h4>By Celia Strong</h4>\r\nSometimes it can be a lot of fun to really know what a name means, especially if it’s a wine name and you can be tasting the wine while you play with its name. Many wine names have become fun and entertaining over recent years. This week, it’s not a new made-up name like some, but a thought-out, almost traditional name that was created for a new wine when it was born.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nOur wine this week comes from Bordeaux, from a very well-known and highly-regarded parent. In 1930, Château Mouton-Rothschild, after generations of being a great red Bordeaux, Mouton-Rothschild had a vintage that was not up to its par. Rather than make a wine labeled as his château wine that could really hurt their reputation, owner Baron Philippe de Rothschild made up a new name, Mouton Cadet, and produced a new red wine from several grape varieties from several appellations. He priced it much lower and chose the name “cadet” because it meant “young” and he was the youngest son in his family.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe new wine, as non-traditional as it was, was successful. Initially, it was made from grapes sourced from vineyards near the Château, in the Pauillac commune. Its appellation was “Pauillac,” like the Château wine. As demand grew for Cadet, grapes were sourced from other communes in Bordeaux, like Saint-Estephe and Haut-Médoc. Production of Cadet stopped during World War II, but was resumed afterward, and in 1947 it was granted AC “Bordeaux” appellation status. During the 1950s and 1960s, the wine was exported to England and the United States. A white was introduced in the 1970s. In 1975, sales topped 3 million bottles. Continued growth and success followed and, in 2007, the Le Rosé de Mouton Cadet was introduced.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe current vintage rosé is a blend of 51% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Sauvignon and 43% Cabernet Franc. With a Bordeaux appellation. Its grapes come from several parts of the Bordeaux region, including Médoc, Entre-Deux-Mers, and Côte de Bourg. Some of the grapes are pressed and the juice is macerated and allowed to run off the skins. This is the saignée method, used for color and tannic structure. Other grapes are pressed and fermented for fruit flavors. How much of which method depends on the selected grapes of each vintage.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe rosé always uses predominantly Merlot to achieve its intense red fruit flavors – red cherries, red raspberries, red plums, currants and strawberries. Cabernet Sauvignon is used for structure and power. And the Cabernet Franc brings elegance and refinement. Beyond its intense red fruitiness, the aromas and flavors of this wine include sage, tarragon, lemon zest, gooseberries, pink grapefruits, mint and hints of spiciness. The finished, blended wine is a shiny coral pink. It is light- to medium-bodied with a succulent texture and a crisp, minerally finish. Obviously a great apéritif wine, but it pairs well with seafood and shellfish, salads, mild cheeses, Asian meals and more. For $9.99. Enjoy.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n<i>Celia Strong works at Bill’s Liquor &amp; Fine Wines on Lady’s Island.</i>', 'The Youngest Pink One', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'the-youngest-pink-one', '', '', '2018-10-04 08:40:56', '2018-10-04 12:40:56', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37709', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37711, 4, '2018-10-04 08:41:47', '2018-10-04 12:41:47', 'The 2018-19 season for recreational harvest of shellfish (clams, oysters, mussels and other bivalves) in coastal waters of South Carolina opened Monday and will remain open through May 15, unless conditions warrant extending or shortening the season.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_37712\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"305\"]<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Oyster-Elmo-Weeks-photo-.jpg\"><img class=\" wp-image-37712\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Oyster-Elmo-Weeks-photo-.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"305\" height=\"263\"></a> Photo by Elmo Weeks.[/caption]\r\n\r\nIn the event of another hurricane, major rain event, or pollution spill, shellfish beds may be temporarily closed by the South Carolina Department of Health &amp; 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 an interactive map at the DHEC website. 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 South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) 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 53 State Shellfish Grounds are managed for recreational and commercial harvest. All state-managed grounds are posted with boundary signs. Areas designated as Shellfish Culture permits are privately managed and cannot be recreationally harvested unless the harvester has written permission from the permit holder in their possession.\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 downloaded from the SCDNR website or accessed online through the Recreational Map Web Application. Printed maps may also be obtained by calling 843-953-9854 or writing the Shellfish Management Section, Attn: Ben Dyar, SCDNR, PO Box 12559, Charleston, SC 29422-2559. When requesting maps, please specify the general area where you wish to harvest. Maps for the 2018-19 season will be available prior to season opening on Oct. 1, 2018.\r\n\r\nRecreational harvesters must have a Saltwater Recreational Fishing License, available from SCDNR, at many fishing supply stores, and online. 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. 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 online.\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. Oyster consumers are encouraged to recycle their shells. Check online or call 843-953-9397 to find locations near you where shell can be dropped off for recycling. SCDNR 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.', 'Shellfish season is upon us', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'shellfish-season-is-upon-us', '', '', '2018-10-04 08:41:47', '2018-10-04 12:41:47', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37711', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37714, 4, '2018-10-04 08:43:12', '2018-10-04 12:43:12', 'Beaufort Academy has teamed up with K&amp;G English Training School in Yuxi, a city in Yunnan, China, for a sister-school partnership that will allow BA students to travel and explore a new part of the world and build valuable relationships with Chinese students.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nBA students will be connected with students as pen pals from Yunnan Province, and then will be able to meet them in person and stay with them during a trip planned for May 2019.\r\n\r\nAll BA students in grades 8-12 will have the opportunity to travel to China for 10 days in a unique way. BA International Studies teacher Steve Aldred and his wife, Lillian, lived in China for numerous years, and will spearhead this trip while showing students China from a local\'s point of view. The group will spend 5-6 days in Imperial Beijing, where they can experience all the sights, sounds and tastes of a large Asian city, before traveling to quiet Yunnan in the southwest of China for 3-4 days. Scenic Yunnan is known for its many ethnicities and will provide students with a venture that is off the beaten path.\r\n\r\nWhile in Yunnan, BA students will be able to step onto land that has been untouched by an American school. No American school has ever traveled to Yunnan Province. The relationships built between BA instructors and Yuxi High School have given BA the opportunity to not only be the first American school to visit, but to build a future relationship and become a sister school of theirs for years to come.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>', 'BA students will have chance to visit sister school in China', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'ba-students-will-have-chance-to-visit-sister-school-in-china', '', '', '2018-10-04 08:43:12', '2018-10-04 12:43:12', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37714', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37715, 4, '2018-10-04 08:42:15', '2018-10-04 12:42:15', 'The Pat Conroy Literary Center will host a Children’s Book Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 13, at Santa Elena History Center, 1501 Bay Street. One of Pat’s passions in life was to turn every child into an avid reader, and this day is dedicated to fostering a life-long companionship with books.\r\n\r\nThe event is free and open to the public, sponsored by local businesses Motor City Pops, Stephen Murray T-shirts, Budget Print, and the Storybook Shoppe in Bluffton.\r\n\r\nOpen to readers and book lovers of all ages, the Pat Conroy Children’s Book Fair is a day-long gathering slated with interactive events that include a scavenger hunt, make your own bookmark, and a mermaid conservation presentation, as well as book signings and readings. Interested attendees are encouraged to register in advance at https://patconroychildrensbookfair2018bpt.me\r\n\r\nThis year’s highlighted speaker is Lisa Anne Cullen, the author or editor of eight children’s books and a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. She holds a Master of Fine Arts degree in writing for children and pairs this passion with her love of illustration, art, photography, and screenwriting. Cullen has won awards for her artistic and written works and finds pure joy in connecting with the natural world. Her author-illustrated, picture book folktales “Little Orange Honey Hood” and “Three Wild Pigs” are being released through the University of South Carolina Press/Young Palmetto Books spring and fall of 2018.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThis year’s special guest is Melissa Conroy, daughter of Pat Conroy and the author/illustrator of “Poppy’s Pants,” which was reissued Sept. 30.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>She also wrote “Grandma Is an Author” and “The Lowcountry Coloring Book.” Melissa earned master’s degrees in painting and textile design from the University of Georgia and Philadelphia University.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe Fair will also feature nine other children’s book authors (Rebecca Chamberlain, Nancy Raines Day, Ann Eilers Lilly, Nina Leipold, Sheri Levy, Susan Diamond Riley, Chelsea Rowe, and Helen Wilbur), one poet (Miho Kinnas), and a select group of young Camp Conroy authors. There will be book readings and signings throughout the day.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nFive free workshops are being offered: “Telling Stories Through Pictures;” “Write Your Garden;” “Find Your Lost Treasure;” “Make Your Own Character;” and “Haiku Tanka, Linked Haiku, and Halibu Prose.”\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Pat Conroy Children’s Book Fair Workshops:</strong></p>\r\n• 10-11a.m. — Rebecca Chamberlain Telling Stories Through Pictures- Conference Room. This workshop touches on the process of illustrating a standard 32-page picture book for children. Participants preview thumbnail sketches and original artwork from Maralee and the Turtles of the Sea as they create quick one-inch thumbnail sketches from a story idea. Discover how to develop a character and explore how to add movement, emotion, and action into illustrations. A picture book template is provided to each participant. This course is suitable for all skill levels, from beginner to experienced artist. Standard pencils and erasers are needed for this workshop.\r\n\r\n• 11 a.m.-Noon — Helen Wilbur Write Your Garden – Conference Room. Participants work on their skills with a hands-on exercise using their five senses to build a word garden. In this session for budding writers, author Helen Wilbur shares her story of a young girl\'s determination to grow her garden in Lily\'s Victory Garden. With the right tools, discover how an idea as small as a seed can be nurtured to grow into a story.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>Young writers will build a word garden.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>Ages 8 and older.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n• 1-2 p.m. — Susan D. Riley -Find Your Lost Treasure- Meet in the Events Room. Following a reading from her soon-to-be published chapter book, The Sea Island’s Secret, participants will be sent on a treasure hunt to find previously hidden messages in bottles. Once found, the messages will be decoded to reveal their hidden meanings. Ages 8 and older.\r\n\r\n• 2-3 p.m. — Melissa Conroy – Make Your Own Character – Conference Room. Following a reading from her re-issued book Poppy’s Pants, Melissa will guide participants in designing and sewing their own doll. Materials will be provided. Ages 8 and older.\r\n\r\n• 3-4 p.m. — Miho Kinnas -Haiku Tanka, Linked Haiku, and<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>Halibu Prose – Conference Room. From a Haiku to a book with audience participation, participants learn the stages of creativity and production of the poetic form of Haiku. Ages 14 and older.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>', 'Conroy Center to host Children’s Book Fair', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'conroy-center-to-host-childrens-book-fair', '', '', '2018-10-04 08:42:15', '2018-10-04 12:42:15', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37715', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37717, 4, '2018-10-04 08:42:44', '2018-10-04 12:42:44', 'Indivisible Beaufort and Lowcountry Indivisible representing Bluffton and Hilton Head will meet together, Saturday, Oct. 13, to hear a presentation on climate change from one of the University of South Carolina’s leading researchers on the timely topic.\r\n\r\nProfessor Geoffrey Scott will speak on “Climate Change and Coastal Urbanization: A Recipe for Disaster for Coastal Ecosystems and Human Health.”\r\n\r\nAs chairman of USC’s Deptartment of Environmental Health Studies, Scott has done extensive research with NOAA on various coastal issues including the long-term impacts of oil spills in the Gulf of Mexico.\r\n\r\nHis work is widely published and he has been recognized with numerous awards, including Outstanding Research Award in Public Health from USC, NOAA Unit Citation for the Ixtoc Oil Spill Research, the NOAA Administrators’ Award for leadership in directing research, and the NOAA Peer Rafting Award for leading research on Vibrio bacterial hazards posed to workers during the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill.\r\n\r\nThe meeting will be held Saturday, Oct. 13, at 10 a.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Bluffton, 110 Malphrus Road, Bluffton.\r\n\r\nThe Indivisible groups are non-partisan organizations of local residents who believe this nation embodies rights and respect for all. The groups are working to ensure those rights and freedoms remain available to everyone.', 'Next Indivisible meeting focused on climate change', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'next-indivisible-meeting-focused-on-climate-change', '', '', '2018-10-04 08:42:44', '2018-10-04 12:42:44', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37717', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37719, 4, '2018-10-04 08:44:00', '2018-10-04 12:44:00', '<h4>By Mark S. Siegel, MD FAAO</h4>\r\nEating the nutritious vegetables, fruits and fish of a Mediterranean-inspired diet can reduce your risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD) or having it become more advanced.\r\n\r\nA European study and a Portuguese study both showed that a diet rich in plant-based foods and fish, with less dairy and red meat, may reduce your risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD), or prevent it from becoming worse.\r\n\r\nThe Mediterranean diet generally includes:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><b> Leafy green vegetables.</b> Kale and spinach are high in lutein and zeaxanthin, two nutrients found in the healthy eye that may lower your risk for age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Other vegetables with significant amounts of lutein and zeaxanthin include romaine lettuce, collards, turnip greens, broccoli and peas. And while not leafy and green, eggs are also a good source of these nutrients.</li>\r\n 	<li><b>Citrus fruits.</b> Oranges, tangerines, grapefruit and lemons are high in vitamin C, an antioxidant critical to eye health. Research shows that your eyes need relatively high levels of vitamin C to function properly, and antioxidants can prevent or at least delay cataracts and AMD. Lots of other foods offer vitamin C, including peaches, red peppers, tomatoes and strawberries.</li>\r\n 	<li><b>Beans.</b> All kinds of beans (legumes), including black-eyed peas, kidney beans and lima beans, contain zinc, an essential trace mineral that is found in high concentration in the eyes. Zinc may help protect your eyes from the damaging effects of light. Did you know that peanuts are a legume too? Other foods high in zinc include oysters, lean red meat, poultry and fortified cereals.</li>\r\n 	<li><b>Cold-water fish. </b>Research shows that diets rich in omega-3 fatty acid from cold-water fish may help reduce the risk of developing eye disease later in life. These fish include salmon, tuna, sardines and halibut.</li>\r\n 	<li><b>Orange-colored vegetables and fruits. </b>Carrots are high in beta-carotene, a nutrient that helps with night vision, as are other orange-colored fruits and vegetables like sweet potatoes, apricots and cantaloupe. Making them a part of a colorful diet can help you keep your eyes healthy.</li>\r\n 	<li><b>Nuts.</b> Like almonds, cashews, pistachios and walnuts.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nResearchers found lower rates of macular degeneration among people who ate more vegetables, legumes (beans), fish, cereals, and especially fruits. In fact, one study showed that people who ate at least 150 grams (just over 5 ounces) of fruits per day lowered their risk of developing AMD by 15 percent.\r\n\r\nConversely, people who had AMD more frequently ate fast food, ready-made meals, dairy products and meat than those who did not have macular degeneration.\r\n\r\nOther past research has shown that certain vitamin and mineral supplements play a role for some people in lowering their AMD risk. The studies examining specific diets help show that foods may also be protective in preventing vision loss from macular degeneration and highlight the possible vision-saving benefits of healthy daily eating habits.\r\n\r\nAge-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a problem with your retina. It happens when a part of the retina called the macula is damaged. With AMD you lose your central vision. You cannot see fine details, whether you are looking at something close or far. But your peripheral (side) vision will still be normal.\r\n\r\nMany people don’t realize they have AMD until their vision is very blurry. This is why it is important to have regular visits to an ophthalmologist. He or she can look for early signs of AMD before you have any vision problems.\r\n\r\n<i>Dr. Mark Siegel is the medical director at Sea Island Ophthalmology at 111 High Tide Drive (off Midtown Drive near Low Country Medical Group). Visit www.seaislandophthalmology.com.</i>', 'Lower your risk for advanced age-related macular degeneration by eating heart-healthy foods', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'lower-your-risk-for-advanced-age-related-macular-degeneration-by-eating-heart-healthy-foods', '', '', '2018-10-04 08:44:00', '2018-10-04 12:44:00', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37719', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37722, 4, '2018-10-04 08:44:45', '2018-10-04 12:44:45', '<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">PROVIDED BY STATE FARM</h4>\r\nSelecting a suitable and safe sleep environment for your baby can be overwhelming. Keep safety in mind with these considerations.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>If you\'re buying a new crib:</b></p>\r\n• Look for certification by the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association, which ensures your crib has been thoroughly tested. (http://www.jpma.org/?page=certification)\r\n\r\n• Check the floor model for loose spindles or a shaky frame. These could be signs of poor construction and an unsafe environment for your baby. (http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/cribs/buying-guide.htm)<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>If you want to use a vintage crib:</b></p>\r\n• The spindles should be no more than 2 3/8 inches apart — anything wider could allow baby\'s head to get stuck. (http://www.whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/ask- heidi/crib-safety.aspx)<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n• Have the frame tested for lead paint and make sure it doesn\'t have any structural weaknesses.\r\n\r\n• Avoid older cribs with pull-down sides, which have been connected to infant deaths. (http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/cribs/buying-guide.htm)\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Exploring Non-Crib Options</b></p>\r\nThere are no federal safety standards (http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/cribs/buying-guide.htm) for co-sleeping or bedside baskets. If you\'d like your infant to sleep in your bed, on a same-surface \'sidecar\' co-sleeper, or in a bassinet, remember the following (http://cosleeping.nd.edu/safe-co-sleeping-guidelines/):\r\n\r\n• Infants should always sleep on their backs.\r\n\r\n• Sleeping surfaces should always be firm and clean.\r\n\r\n• Blankets should be light and comfortable.\r\n\r\n• Infants should never have their heads covered during sleep.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Outfitting Your Crib</b></p>\r\nThe structural integrity of the crib matters as much as its contents and location when it comes to infant sleep safety. Keep the following recommendations in mind:\r\n\r\n• Use a firm mattress (https://www.aap.org/en-us/about-the-aap/aap-press- room/Pages/AAP-Expands-Guidelines-for-Infant-Sleep-Safety-and-SIDS-Risk- Reduction.aspx) that fits tightly against the crib sides with no more than two fingers\' width (http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Safety-Education/Safety-Education- Centers/cribs/) of a gap.\r\n\r\n• Remove soft or loose bedding and toys — like quilts, pillows and stuffed animals — which can cause suffocation or sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).\r\n\r\n• Avoid using bumpers on the sides of your crib.\r\n\r\n• Place the crib away from blind cords and other potential strangulation hazards. (http://www.parents.com/baby/safety/nursery/safe-nursery/?slideId=48465)<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n• Don\'t hang anything heavy over the crib, and avoid decorations with hanging pieces that a baby could grab. (https://www.parents.com/baby/safety/nursery/safe-nursery/?slideId=48471)\r\n\r\n<i>State Farm® (including State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company and its subsidiaries and affiliates) is not responsible for, and does not endorse or approve, either implicitly or explicitly, the content of any third party sites hyperlinked from this page. State Farm has no discretion to alter, update, or control the content on the hyperlinked, third party site. Access to third party sites is at the user\'s own risk, is being provided for informational purposes only and is not a solicitation to buy or sell any of the products which may be referenced on such third party sites.</i>', 'Must-Dos for Baby\'s Safe Sleep', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'must-dos-for-babys-safe-sleep', '', '', '2018-10-04 08:45:39', '2018-10-04 12:45:39', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37722', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37723, 4, '2018-10-04 08:45:12', '2018-10-04 12:45:12', 'International artist Hank Herring is offering a workshop on Batik using Adinkra culture and symbols on Saturday, Oct. 13, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Beaufort Art Association Gallery classroom at 913 Bay Street. The cost is $75.\r\n\r\nA native of North Carolina, Herring specializes in mixed media art and framing. His work has been exhibited throughout the U.S., Ireland, Canada, and Puerto Rico. He is currently living and working in Beaufort and his work can be seen at Green Herring Art &amp; Framing at 917 Bay Street. He can be reached at hdherring@gmail.com.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe class will focus on Batik – the cultural art using wooden stamps with Adinkra symbols. Students can bring their own natural fiber pieces or items to stamp. Otherwise, all materials will be provided by the instructor. Spaces are limited. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nTo register or for more information, contact the Beaufort Art Association Gallery or email Tommie Toner at baastudio2018@gmail.com. Deadline for registration is Wednesday, Oct. 12.', 'BAA Gallery to host Batik workshop', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'baa-gallery-to-host-batik-workshop', '', '', '2018-10-04 08:45:12', '2018-10-04 12:45:12', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37723', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37727, 4, '2018-10-04 08:46:08', '2018-10-04 12:46:08', 'United Way of the Lowcountry is recruiting volunteers to serve on the Community Impact Committee.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>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 Lowcounty is addressing the needs of today, while diligently working to get to 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.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\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. No experience is needed and training is provided. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nVolunteers must be able to attend one of the training dates below:<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Oct. 2:<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>3-5 p.m.</li>\r\n 	<li>Oct. 4: 9-11 a.m.</li>\r\n 	<li>Oct. 8: 1-3 p.m.</li>\r\n 	<li>Oct. 17: 10 a.m.-Noon</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nThose interested in participating, should contact Chrystie Turner at cturner@uwlowcountry.org or call 843-982-3040 for more information.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>', 'United Way seeking Community Impact Volunteers', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'united-way-seeking-community-impact-volunteers', '', '', '2018-10-04 08:46:08', '2018-10-04 12:46:08', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37727', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37728, 4, '2018-10-04 08:46:25', '2018-10-04 12:46:25', 'The Beaufort Cultural District will host the 15th annual Art Walk from 5-8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27. Twelve galleries and exhibition spaces in the Cultural District will be open for the public. Each space will be flying an Art Walk banner. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nEarlier in the day, a sidewalk chalk art contest, called Chalk the Streets, will be held downtown between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Artists must register for a 4-foot by 4-foot space. Pick up a registration form from any participating gallery.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nParticipating galleries include Atelier on Bay, the Beaufort Art Association, Beaufort Digital Corridor Gallery, Beaufort River Glass, Coastal Art Supply, Phil Heim Photography, I. Pinckney Simmons Gallery, Lybensons Gallery, Rhett Gallery, Thibault Gallery, the University of South Carolina Beaufort Center for the Arts and the University of South Carolina Beaufort Sea Islands Center Gallery. Artwork of every medium, subject, and style will be on display at all of these locations.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nVisit 12 artist studios at Atelier on Bay, located on the second floor of the historic Lipsitz building.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>At the Beaufort Art Association, digital photographs of nature and the scenes of the Lowcountry by Gordon Fritz will be on display, as well as selected works from member artists.\r\n\r\nThe I. Pinckney Simons Gallery will feature the inspiration of the “Southern Marsh” painted by Marcy Dunn Ramsey.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>Experience the eloquent gestures of the twisted reeds and stands of marsh grass in this restful and soothing vision.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>Please join Marcy Ramsey and the gallery’s hosts of artists as they present the beauty of the South.\r\n\r\nThe Fiber Artists of Beaufort will be exhibiting at the Beaufort Digital Corridor Gallery.\r\n\r\nAt the very tip of the Beaufort Cultural District at the USCB Sea Islands Center Gallery, view installations by College of Charleston sculpture professor Jarod Charzewski.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>Encapsulating concepts of consumerism and the human compulsion to collect things, these works feature donated new, unused bike fenders, decompressed map cylinders, welded steel, and other unusual materials.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>', '15th annual Art Walk set for Oct. 27', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', '15th-annual-art-walk-set-for-oct-27', '', '', '2018-10-04 08:46:25', '2018-10-04 12:46:25', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37728', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37731, 4, '2018-10-04 08:48:27', '2018-10-04 12:48:27', 'Four Beaufort County School District students have been announced as finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_37732\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"126\"]<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/IMG_1466-e1538657296433.jpg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-37732\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/IMG_1466-e1538657296433.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"126\" height=\"134\"></a> Alan Wiser[/caption]\r\n\r\nNamed as semifinalists were Pierce Daly (Hilton Head Island High); Meaghan Lyons (Hilton Head Island High); Faith Shupard (May River High); and Alan Wiser (Beaufort High).<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>They will compete with other national semifinalists for 7,500 college scholarships worth more than $31 million.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n“We’re very proud of these four wonderful students,” said Interim Superintendent Herb Berg.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>“They are excellent representatives of their schools and the entire district, and we’re confident they will perform well in the next stages of the national competition.”\r\n\r\nAbout 1.6 million high school juniors from more than 22,000 American high schools entered the 2018 National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>About 16,000 semifinalists were announced Tuesday.\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.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>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.', 'Beaufort High School student, Alan Wiser, among four in Beaufort County named  2018 National Merit semifinalists', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'beaufort-high-school-student-alan-wiser-among-four-in-beaufort-county-named-2018-national-merit-semifinalists', '', '', '2018-10-04 08:48:27', '2018-10-04 12:48:27', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37731', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37733, 4, '2018-10-04 08:48:13', '2018-10-04 12:48:13', '<b>Local firefighters lend<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>hand in Pee Dee region</b>\r\n\r\nThe Lady’s Island-St. Helena Fire District had the honor to lend a helping hand to those in need in the Pee Dee region of South Carolina following Hurricane Florence.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe department’s first deployment of firefighters consisted of a four-man engine crew to Darlington. Battalion Chief Robert Anderson, Lt. Keith Kelley, and firefighters Hunter Hartl and Prior Rooney deployed for a 24-hour period to stand in and run calls so that the men and women of Darlington County Fire District could go home to their families and get things in order, as well as rest.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThis past week, the local department sent a team of six firefighters to Horry County to man one of their busiest stations. Lt. William McKay, Lt. David Sewell and firefighters Michael Dailey, Tony Roberts, Rodney Warren, and John Thompson ran numerous calls to include vehicle accidents, a structure fire, and evacuations of stranded citizens from rising floodwaters.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nIn addition, Battalion Chief Will Vaigneur was tasked by the state to serve as a Division Supervisor in charge of all state resources deployed to Georgetown County.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n<b>County offers free<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>tarps to reduce litter</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Public Works Department and Keep Beaufort County Beautiful are offering “Secure the Load” debris tarps to cover pick-up truck beds. All trucks transporting debris should be covered to help reduce roadway litter. The tarps are free of charge to county residents and will be available while supplies last.\r\n\r\nTarps can be picked up from 10 a.m. until noon at the following County Convenience Centers:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Thursday, Oct. 4, 80 Shanklin Road, Beaufort</li>\r\n 	<li>Thursday, Oct. 11, 104 Simmonsville Road, Bluffton</li>\r\n 	<li>Thursday, Oct. 18, 639 Sea Island Parkway, St. Helena</li>\r\n 	<li>Thursday, Oct. 25, 26 Summit Drive, Hilton Head<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\nThe tarps are made available through a grant from Keep South Carolina Beautiful and with the support of PalmettoPride.\r\n\r\nFor more information contact Caroline Jordan Dolbey at cjordan@bcgov.net or call Beaufort County Public Works Solid Waste and Recycling at 843-255-2734\r\n\r\n<b>Mossy Oaks Drainage<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>Task Force Update</b>\r\n\r\nThe Mossy Oaks Task Force will hold a meeting open to all residents within the Mossy Oaks area to discuss and share the results and recommendations of the recently completed engineering study.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe one-hour presentation will be followed by a one-hour question-and-answer period, from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 10, in the Beaufort Middle School cafeteria at 2501 Mossy Oaks Road, Beaufort. Parking is available in the parking lot behind the school.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe Mossy Oaks Task Force is comprised of political and appointed leaders from the state, county, City of Beaufort, and the Town of Port Royal as well as homeowners, conservation groups, and a utility service provider.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>', 'News briefs for October 4th', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'news-briefs-for-october-4th', '', '', '2018-10-04 08:48:13', '2018-10-04 12:48:13', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37733', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37736, 4, '2018-10-04 08:48:52', '2018-10-04 12:48:52', 'Beaufort History Museum, in partnership with the Beaufort County Library, will present a lecture on the Yamasee Indians and Altamaha Town by noted authority and archaeologist Dr. Eric Poplin. The lecture was postponed by Hurricane Florence and rescheduled for 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 9, at the Beaufort Branch Library, located at 311 Scott Street.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe Yamasee Indians, a multiethnic conglomeration of Native Americans, lived along the lower coastal plain of South Carolina between 1683 and 1715. Altamaha Town, the capital of their settlements, was occupied as early as 1685 until it was abandoned during the Yamasee War. More than 60,000 artifacts were recovered from the site.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>Poplin will discuss the history of the tribe and life in the village during his presentation.\r\n\r\nAdmission to the lecture is free. A donation of $5 is suggested and reservations are required. To sign up, visit the BHM website at www.beauforthistorymuseum.com. Please print out the ticket and bring to the event.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nPlease note that this presentation was originally planned to take place in September but was rescheduled due to the hurricane evacuation order.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>Those who had reservations for that lecture must reschedule.\r\n\r\nThose with tickets will be admitted first.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>Funds collected will be used to support ongoing Museum programs and the ongoing renovation of the Exhibit Hall currently underway. Phase I of the renovation was recently unveiled and Phase II is slated for completion late in 2019.', 'Beaufort History Museum lecture re-scheduled for Oct. 9', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'beaufort-history-museum-lecture-re-scheduled-for-oct-9', '', '', '2018-10-04 08:48:52', '2018-10-04 12:48:52', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37736', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(37737, 4, '2018-10-04 08:57:21', '2018-10-04 12:57:21', '<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">By Dr. Jennifer Wallace, Physiologic Dentist in Beaufort, SC</h4>\r\nBreathing is an essential part of life. However, it’s such a natural part of life that most people don’t ever think about it. For instance, do you know whether your child breathes through their nose or their mouth?\r\n\r\nMost parents do not know the answer nor do they have any idea of the many health consequences mouth breathing can have on a child’s life.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_37740\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"458\"]<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/athan-agga-facial-growth-2018-flat.png\"><img class=\" wp-image-37740\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/athan-agga-facial-growth-2018-flat-1024x580.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"458\" height=\"287\"></a> Facial Growth Orthodontics for Dr. Wallace’s patient Athan helped reframe growth in the maxilla (upper jaw) and maximize the genetic potential for a proper airway, facial structure, and straight teeth.[/caption]\r\n\r\nIf your child is breathing through their mouth, it can affect their immune system, their posture, their ability to pay attention, their mood and even change their facial structure. Mouth breathing can impact how your child’s whole body develops as well as the condition of their health for the rest of their life.\r\n\r\nDr. Jennifer Wallace uses her expertise from years of helping patients, clarifying orthodontic approaches and relating the bigger picture of what is happening to a child who is mouth breathing.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>What is Normal Breathing?</b></p>\r\nBreathing through the mouth versus breathing through the nose has extremely different effects on the body. Human beings are not designed to breathe through their mouths. The mouth is designed for making sounds (communication) and for consuming food. At all other times, the mouth should naturally remain in a relaxed, but closed position.\r\n\r\nWhen a child is breathing normally, the breathing is silent, rhythmic and effortless. The optimal progression is: air is inhaled through the nose while the lips create a seal. The diaphragm pulls air deep into the lungs filling them completely. Then, it releases the air allowing the body to oxygenate. When the body is fully oxygenated, the nervous system can exist in a parasympathetic state, a relaxed state that is required for many bodily functions to occur. Normal breathing supports healthy facial development.\r\n\r\nMouth breathing has wide-ranging consequences, from those that are annoying to those that are life-changing.\r\n\r\nMinor problems include chronically dry lips, mouth, and teeth (which increases the propensity for cavities). More often, however, mouth breathing leads to crooked teeth, an underdeveloped jaw and poor development of the face.\r\n\r\nWhen the mouth is left open to breathe, the muscles in the cheeks become taut. These taut cheek muscles apply an external force to the upper and lower jaw which creates a narrowing effect on the dental arches and the face. Also, the tongue, which is meant to rest on the roof of the mouth naturally, drops down into the floor of the mouth.\r\n\r\nThis tongue position can cause the upper arch to become narrower (due to the lack of lateral pressure), and the mid-face will not develop normally because the tongue does not push this part of the face out. A child may end up with a narrow face or with mid-face deficiencies, the outcome determined by genes and other factors.\r\n\r\nTwo studies in the American Journal of Orthodontics &amp; Dentofacial Orthopedics by dentist Egil Harvold illustrate this phenomenon quite clearly. In both studies, researchers plugged the noses of young monkeys forcing them to adapt by breathing through their mouths. They found that all the monkeys who were made to breathe through their mouth developed crooked teeth and poor jaw and facial development. Specifically, mouth-breathing led to “a lowering of the chin, a steeper mandibular plane angle, and an increase in the gonial angle.” In other words, the face became long and narrow, the jaw less prominent and the chin and the lower jaw retracted.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Signs of a Mouth Breather</b></p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Snoring</li>\r\n 	<li>Sleep apnea</li>\r\n 	<li>Lack of concentration</li>\r\n 	<li>Allergies</li>\r\n 	<li>Sinus problems</li>\r\n 	<li>Chronic sickness</li>\r\n 	<li>Swollen tonsils and adenoids</li>\r\n 	<li>“Allergic Shiners”- dark circles under the eyes</li>\r\n 	<li>Long face</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>The Impacts of Less Oxygen</b></p>\r\nMouth breathers also generally use the wrong body parts to breathe; they initiate breathing in the upper chest as opposed to the diaphragm. Because the body has to exert a great deal of energy to pull the ribs apart to inhale, breathing is labored. Air only fills the upper portion of the lungs and never wholly fulfills the body’s need for oxygen. As a result, a chest-breather will take extra breaths or may develop a yawning habit. This task is the body’s way of taking in a large volume of air to make up for the oxygen deficit.\r\n\r\nThis kind of breathing is often erratic, noisy or inconsistent and keeps the individual in a sympathetic nervous system state. This “fight or flight” rule does not support many of the biochemical and organ functions that require a relaxed nervous system: digestion, nutrient distribution, sleep, and hormonal patterns, growth, healing, recovery from exposure to environmental stressors and toxicity, mental acuity, mood modulation, and many others.\r\n\r\nMouth breathing also dramatically affects a child’s mental development. Because children who breathe through their mouths are not fully oxygenated, they often do not rest well at night. When they wake up in the morning, usually they may be tired and find it difficult to maintain focus and attention and can even end up with a false diagnosis of ADD or ADHD.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Structural Changes in the Body</b></p>\r\nThe body develops a forward head posture to compensate for developmental deficiencies from an abnormal breathing pattern. This improper posture, in turn, places undue and long-term stress on the neck, shoulder and cervical muscles, resulting in a chronically tight neck as well as head and shoulder pain. The lower back also becomes arched in an attempt to counterbalance the weight of the head leading to weakness or pain in the lower back. And the adjustment of the body continues with gradual changes to the hips, knees, ankles, and feet as well as internal organs that depend on a normal alignment.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Summary</b></p>\r\nMouth breathing is a topic almost no one discusses. Most accept it as being normal especially if a child has nasal congestion. Mouth breathing impacts many body systems, including facial development, the alignment of jaws, functioning of the body and posture, and one’s mental acuity. If you or your child breathe through the mouth, please seek help from your physiologic dentist, it can be life changing.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Parents, do you find yourself<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>asking these questions?</b></p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Why is my child restless during sleep?</li>\r\n 	<li>Why does my child suffer from bedwetting?</li>\r\n 	<li>Why can’t my child stay asleep all night?</li>\r\n 	<li>Why does my child snore?</li>\r\n 	<li>Why does my child sleep with his or her mouth open?</li>\r\n 	<li>Why does my child hold their head in front of the shoulders?</li>\r\n 	<li>Why does my child get frequent ear infections?</li>\r\n 	<li>Why does my child have asthma?</li>\r\n 	<li>Why does my child have allergies?</li>\r\n 	<li>Why does my child have frequent sore throats?</li>\r\n 	<li>Why does my child have bad breath?</li>\r\n 	<li>Why does my child have cavities so often?</li>\r\n 	<li>Why does my child have crooked teeth?</li>\r\n 	<li>Why does my child grind his or her teeth?</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nIf you are not getting answers for these questions, it may be time to talk with Dr. Wallace. She is focused on whole-health dental care and practices physiologic dentistry in Beaufort. She sees patients all over the Lowcountry from Savannah to Columbia, Charleston and beyond.\r\n\r\nPlease call Palmetto Smiles of Beaufort for more information about jaw growth orthodontics at (843) 524-7645.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Online\r\n</b>palmettosmilesofbeaufort.com<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Facebook\r\n</b>facebook.com/PalmettoSmilesBeaufort/</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Instagram\r\n</b>instagram.com/palmettosmilesbft/</p>\r\n<sup>1</sup>Egil P.Harvold L.D.S., Ph.D.George Chierici D.D.S.Karin Vargervik D.D.S.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nFrom the Section of Orofacial Anomalies, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, Calif., USA\r\n\r\n<i>American Journal of Orthodontics, </i>Volume 61, Issue 1, January 1972, Pages 38-44', 'The Effects of Mouth Breathing', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'the-effects-of-mouth-breathing', '', '', '2018-10-04 08:57:21', '2018-10-04 12:57:21', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37737', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37739, 4, '2018-10-04 08:57:48', '2018-10-04 12:57:48', 'The United Way of the Lowcountry Board of Directors has selected Mandy Parsons to serve as interim president &amp; CEO, replacing Tina Lamb Gentry, who has been at the helm for the past 5 1/2 years. Gentry has accepted a position as Chief Advancement and Access Officer with TCN based in North Carolina. Parsons took the reins on Oct. 1. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n\"Tina has been an outstanding leader in this organization and throughout our community,\" says Jon Rembold, United Way of the Lowcountry Board of Directors’ acting chairman. \"While she will certainly be missed, we have the utmost confidence in Mandy\'s ability to lead the organization through this transitional period.\"\r\n\r\nParsons comes with a decade of experience in non-profit management. She joined the United Way of the Lowcounty team in June 2017, serving as director of finance.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>Before coming to United Way, she served as senior manager with the American Cancer Society.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nPrior to moving to the Lowcountry, Parsons served as executive director of the Roy F. Collier Community Center in Inez, Kentucky, where she not only provided leadership to the 30-member team but also developed and implemented an educational reading program throughout the county.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>As a result of her leadership, she was awarded the Hal Rogers Health Impact Award for accomplishments in community health among other awards. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n\"I am honored and excited for the opportunity to serve our community in this capacity,\" says Parsons.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>\"I am passionate about the work we are doing here at United Way of the Lowcountry to make our community a better place and help our neighbors in need.\"<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nParsons graduated from Alice Lloyd College and earned her MBA from Morehead State University.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>She is currently pursuing a Master\'s in Public Administration from Morehead State University.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>Parsons is married to Neil Parsons and together, they have three teenage children. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nGentry has led the organization for the past 5 ½ years through a number of pivotal transitions and challenges. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe Board of Directors has formed a search committee for the CEO position and expects the search to take five to six months. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>', 'United Way names Parsons interim president and CEO', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'united-way-names-parsons-interim-president-and-ceo', '', '', '2018-10-04 08:57:48', '2018-10-04 12:57:48', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37739', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37744, 4, '2018-10-04 08:59:12', '2018-10-04 12:59:12', 'For the first time in history, animal shelters and rescues across South Carolina are joining together to hold “Pick Me SC,” a statewide adoption event from Oct. 5-7. This massive lifesaving mission is sponsored by the Petco Foundation and organized by No Kill South Carolina. Shelters throughout the state are participating, including Palmetto Animal League (PAL) in Okatie.\r\n\r\nArea residents can be a part of this adoption event from noon to 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct, 5, and Saturday, Oct. 6, by visiting PAL\'s Adoption Center. During “Pick Me SC,” PAL will offer half-price adoptions for all pets, plus the first 10 cat and dog adopters will receive a special gift bag featuring products to help them get started caring for their pet.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nCome save a life at Palmetto Animal League and help put South Carolina on the map as a No Kill state.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nFor more information about adoption, please contact Palmetto Animal League\'s Adoption Center at 843- 645-1725 or visit PalmettoAnimalLeague.org. To learn more about the statewide event, visit PickMeSC.com.', 'Come save a life at Palmetto Animal League', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'come-save-a-life-at-palmetto-animal-league', '', '', '2018-10-04 08:59:12', '2018-10-04 12:59:12', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37744', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37745, 4, '2018-10-04 08:59:19', '2018-10-04 12:59:19', '\'A Year in the Lowcountry\' gallery features backlit photographical art by photographer Jayne Parker, a transplant to Beaufort who accompanied her husband for one year. Located in Habersham, her pop-up gallery will remain open throughout the holiday season. Submitted by Ron Callari. To submit a Lowcountry Life photo, you must be the photographer or have permission to submit the photo to be published in The Island News. Please submit high-resolution photos and include a description and/or names of the people in the picture and the name of the photographer. Email your photos to theislandnews@gmail.com.', 'Lowcountry Life', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'lowcountry-life-80', '', '', '2018-10-04 08:59:19', '2018-10-04 12:59:19', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37745', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37749, 4, '2018-10-04 09:04:28', '2018-10-04 13:04:28', 'The Sons of the American Revolution Beaufort Chapter recently welcomed new members. Pictured from left are Charlie Borrmann, Dr. Larry Rowland, Warren Parker, Craig Bowman, Rion Salley, Scott Lopatka, and President Frank Gibson. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>', 'Sons of the American Revolution welcomes new memebers', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'sons-of-the-american-revolution-welcomes-new-memebers', '', '', '2018-10-04 09:04:36', '2018-10-04 13:04:36', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37749', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37750, 4, '2018-10-04 09:02:15', '2018-10-04 13:02:15', '<em>Photo above: Beaufort Academy’s top girls tennis player Jayda Scheper had a tough time with Meredith Ward of Colleton Prep on Thursday, Sept. 27. Scheper lost to Ward in straight sets 6-0, 6-0. Photo by Bob Sofaly.</em>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>High School Swim</b><b>ming</b></p>\r\nThe Beaufort Acacemy swim team competed at the Wilson Hall Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 29, at the Sumter Aquatic Center.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>Among 15 schools, BA’s girls placed third.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nMichela Giannini won the only individual title for the Eagles with a state-qualifying time in the 100-yard butterfly, and she also helped the Eagles to a third-place finish in the 200 medley along with Quinn Fleming, Katherine Taylor, and Eli Summa.\r\n\r\nSumma qualified for state with a fifth-place finish in the 200 IM and placed fourth in the 50 free, and Emma Grace Dinkins qualified for state in the 100 back.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>High School Volleyball</b></p>\r\nBeaufort High volleyball swept Bluffton in a Region 7-4A matchup Thursday and finished sixth at the Island Bash at Hilton Head High over the weekend.\r\n\r\nThe Eagles put together one of their best all-around efforts of the season in a 3-0 (25-16, 25-13, 25-21) win over Bluffton, coach Michael Dixon said. Hannah Merchant led the attack with 10 kills, while Hailey Lamar added six, Chase Vaigneur had four, and Arry Brown contributed four kills and three blocks. Setters Madison Gallion and Zyaire Middleton directed the offense, and Dixon lauded the solid defensive play of Peyton Polk and Halle DeJesus.\r\n\r\nThe Eagles fell to Woodmont (25-12, 25-22) in the finals of the silver division at the Island Bash. In pool play on Friday, BHS lost to eventual champion Savannah Christian Prep 25-16, 25-21, defeated Grey Collegiate Academy 25-16, 25-18, and split with runner-up Ashley Ridge, 23-25, 25-22.\r\n\r\nOn Saturday morning, the Lady Eagles defeated May River 25-22, 25 -15 and beat Bluffton 25-17, 25-18 before falling to Porter-Gaud 25-14, 25-17.\r\n\r\nOn the weekend, Hannah Merchant led the Eagles with 31 kills, while Chase Vaigneur had 23, and McCayla Willingham had 22. Sub Arry Brown added 21 kills and setter Madison Gallion had 15.\r\n\r\nThe Eagles were scheduled to travel to Wade Hampton on Tuesday for a non-region match and to Hilton Head High on Thursday for a matchup of the two undefeated region teams.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">***</p>\r\nBattery Creek volleyball earned a region win Thursday, beating host Wade Hampton 3-1.\r\n\r\nDani Ramirez had a huge night at the service line with 13 aces to go along with 14 assists and five kills, and McKenzie Young racked up 14 assists, 10 kills, and five aces.\r\n\r\nDazanni Hinton had a team-high 12 kills and five blocks, and Laiani McCullough added seven kills and two aces. Emily Crosby had a team-high seven digs, and Jamiah Johnson added three blocks.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>High School Girls Tennis</b></p>\r\nBeaufort Academy’s girls tennis team dropped a region match to visiting Colleton Prep on Thursday, losing 7-2.\r\n\r\nThe Eagles travel to Hilton Head Christian Academy on Tuesday.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Singles</b></p>\r\nMeredith Ware (CP) def. Jayda Scheper 6-0, 6-0\r\n\r\nRianna Bailey (CP) def. Mary Alden Cooper 6-1, 6-1\r\n\r\nBecca Martin (CP) def. Caroline Moss 6-2, 6-0\r\n\r\nSidney Bailey (CP) def. Ansleigh Pingree 6-1, 1-6, 10-7\r\n\r\nLeith Gray (BA) def. Kaylee Spears 6-4, 6-2\r\n\r\nBrycen Ambrose (BA) def. Gracie Bishop 6-2, 6-1\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Doubles</b></p>\r\nWare/R.Bailey (CP) def. Anna Daubert/Emma Dillinger 8-0\r\n\r\nMartin/S.Bailey (CP) def. Emalee Claire Nason/Maeve Kalady 8-0\r\n\r\nSpears/Bishop (CP) won by forfeit\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">***</p>\r\nBeaufort High’s girls tennis team swept May River 6-0 on Monday.\r\n\r\nThe Eagles (3-4) travel to Colleton County for a region match Tuesday.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Singles</b></p>\r\nMcKenzie Daniel def. Sage Larrocco 6-0, 6-0<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>\r\n\r\nCypress Daniel def. Margaret Zendzian 6-0, 6-1\r\n\r\nCaroline Louw def. Grace Saari 6-1, 6-0\r\n\r\nElizabeth Holloway def. Blythe Saari 6-1, 6-0\r\n\r\nLucy Aydelette def. Jae Lynn 6-4, 4-6, 10-6\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Doubles</b></p>\r\nSophie McMullen/Julianna Lane def. Liz Ingenas/Daniella Mavfnd 6-3, 6-0\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>High School Girls Golf</b></p>\r\nMay River’s girls golf team notched another win over its county rivals in the final match of the regular season Thursday at Dataw Island Club.\r\n\r\nThe Sharks posted an impressive team score of 175, beating runner-up Hilton Head High by 29 shots.\r\n\r\nMay River’s Sydney Bowes and Hilton Head High’s Emma Hayward tied for medalist honors, shooting 39. Beaufort High’s Izzy Stone finished third with a 41.\r\n\r\n<i>Beaufort High (216) — Izzy Stone 41, Amelia McKnight 53, Elissa Hopper 58, Molly Hopper 64, Angelina Guerrero 64</i>', 'Sports briefs for October 4th', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'sports-briefs-for-october-4th', '', '', '2018-10-04 09:04:58', '2018-10-04 13:04:58', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37750', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37757, 4, '2018-10-04 09:06:14', '2018-10-04 13:06:14', 'In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Beaufort Memorial will offer $99 screening mammograms through MD Save during the month of October. Mammograms are available in both Bluffton and Beaufort and can be purchased online at MDSave.com/Beaufort through Oct. 31.\r\n\r\nMD Save is an online healthcare marketplace designed for patients who have no health insurance or high-deductible health plans. Through MD Save patients can receive discounts on a wide range of medical services, including lab work, imaging tests, physical therapy, primary care visits and a variety of same-day surgeries – and avoid complicated hospital billing. Rather than receive separate invoices from the hospital and physicians, the services are bundled into one bill and paid directly to MD Save. Patients who wish to purchase a $99 screening mammogram should:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Select a service and preferred location at MDSave.com/Beaufort now through Oct. 31.</li>\r\n 	<li>Pay online with a major credit card, debit card, or FSA or HAS card and receive a service voucher.</li>\r\n 	<li>Call 843-522-5015 to make an appointment.</li>\r\n 	<li>Present the voucher at the time of the appointment.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\nTo purchase your $99 screening mammogram, visit MDsave.com/Beaufort by Oct. 31. To make an appointment for a mammogram, call 843-522-5015.', 'Beaufort Memorial offers $99 screening mammograms in October through MD Save', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'beaufort-memorial-offers-99-screening-mammograms-in-october-through-md-save', '', '', '2018-10-04 09:34:39', '2018-10-04 13:34:39', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37757', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37758, 4, '2018-10-04 09:00:24', '2018-10-04 13:00:24', '[caption id=\"attachment_37761\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"394\"]<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/RES2607.jpg\"><img class=\" wp-image-37761\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/RES2607-975x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"394\" height=\"451\"></a> St. John’s Christian Academy’s Nai’Ryan Bookert, left, and Beaufort Academy’s Ben Lubkin struggle for control during the first half of their game Friday, Sept. 27, at BA’s Merritt Field. The Eagles went on to win the shootout 71-42. Photo by Bob Sofaly.[/caption]\r\n\r\n<b>BA pulls away late<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>for 4th straight win</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort Academy ran its winning streak to four games with another dominant offensive performance in a 71-42 home win over St. John’s Christian on Friday.\r\n\r\nDe’Shaun Epps had another huge game for the Eagles, rushing for 356 yards and six touchdowns on 21 carries and adding two interceptions on defense.\r\n\r\nJa’Sean Lawson finished with 98 yards and three touchdowns on nine carries, and Edward McCormick rushed for 78 yards and a score and added eight tackles on defense. Dawson Coleman was 3-for-5 for 72 yards with a 63-yard TD pass to Will Tumlin.\r\n\r\nThe Cavaliers led 42-41 midway through the third quarter before Epps and Lawson took control and the Eagles scored 30 unanswered points.\r\n\r\nBA (4-1, 2-0) faces a huge test Friday, traveling to Ehrhardt to take on Andrew Jackson Academy, which has not lost since 2014.\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort High<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>overpowered by Valdosta</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort High faced another powerhouse program on Friday, losing 57-20 at Valdosta (Ga.).\r\n\r\nThe Eagles trailed 28-0 after the first quarter and 43-6 at halftime.\r\n\r\nHarrison Hines caught a pair of touchdown passes – one from Jeffrey Smyth and one from Tyler Haley – and Haley added a 15-yard touchdown run for the Eagles.\r\n\r\nThe Eagles (3-3) open region play at Bluffton on Friday.\r\n\r\n<b>Battery Creek falls<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>short on road</b>\r\n\r\nBattery Creek was unable to earn its first win of the season Friday, falling 26-15 at Creekside Christian Academy in McDonough, Ga.\r\n\r\nJordan Gwyn rushed for a team-high 112 yards and threw a touchdown pass to Brandon Wilson, and Gabriel Singleton added a rushing touchdown for the Dolphins.\r\n\r\nBattery Creek (0-6) opens Region 7-3A play at home against Ridgeland-Hardeeville on Friday.', 'Football Round Up – October 4th', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'football-round-up-october-4th', '', '', '2018-10-04 09:15:20', '2018-10-04 13:15:20', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37758', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37762, 4, '2018-10-04 09:09:45', '2018-10-04 13:09:45', 'The Center for the Arts will be rockin’ and rollin’ in October with John Mueller’s “Winter Dance Party” on Oct. 5 and “Ain’t Misbehavin’” on Oct. 12.\r\n\r\n“Winter Dance Party” is the official live and authentic re-creation of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper\'s final tour and the only show endorsed by the Holly, Valens and Richardson estates. The 7:30 p.m. concert performance includes over two hours of unbridled, high-voltage entertainment featuring all the hit songs of the 50\'s era: “<i>That\'ll Be The Day,</i>” “<i>Peggy Sue,</i>” “<i>Oh, Boy</i>,” “<i>Rave On</i>,” “<i>La Bamba</i>,” “<i>Chantilly</i> <i>Lace,</i>” and many more.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/John-Mueller-as-Buddy-Holly-Winder-Dance-Party.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright  wp-image-37765\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/John-Mueller-as-Buddy-Holly-Winder-Dance-Party-669x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"371\" height=\"738\"></a>Mueller, the critically-acclaimed former star of the U.S. touring version of the London/Broadway hit musical \"Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story,\" performs as Buddy Holly and Linwood Sasser fills the legendary footsteps of the Big Bopper. Ray Anthony performs as Ritchie Valens and is a renowned star of the \"Legends of Rock and Roll\" show at the Imperial Palace in Las Vegas. The authentic and energetic four-piece band (guitar, drums, stand up bass and sax) includes Grammy-winning Mike Acosta on saxophone.\r\n\r\nWhen “Ain’t Misbehavin’” opened on Broadway, it made history by winning every Tony award, including best musical. Reviewer Clive Barnes predicted “Ain’t Misbehavin’” would be “a joyous celebration that is going to cross the world.” Well, that time is now, with an exciting new production of this award-winning musical coming to the Center for the Arts on Friday, Oct. 12 at 7:30 p.m.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n“Ain’t Misbehavin’” encompasses 30 show-stopping musical numbers that take you on a journey not only through the Fats Waller song book, but through Harlem in its heyday. With snazzy period costumes, complete with bowlers and spats and ermine and pearls, the dynamic five-member cast turns the theatre into a rollicking rent party.\r\n\r\nYou don’t have to be a jazz buff to enjoy “Ain’t Misbehavin,’” like Fats Waller himself you just have to love a good time. The cast brings audience members onto the stage to dance, sing and have a good time. This fast-paced romp takes you where the high-steppers partied, from honky-tonk dives to the Cotton Club, from Tin Pan Alley to The Waldorf. It’s a night of entertainment you won’t soon forget.\r\n\r\nTickets are available online at uscbcenterforthearts.com or at the box office at 843-521-4145. Ticket prices are $35 for adults, $30 for seniors and military, and $15 for students.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>', 'USCB Center for the Arts ready to rock in October', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'uscb-center-for-the-arts-ready-to-rock-in-october', '', '', '2018-10-04 09:09:45', '2018-10-04 13:09:45', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37762', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37764, 4, '2018-10-04 09:10:32', '2018-10-04 13:10:32', '<em><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/RES2784-1-e1538658785368.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright  wp-image-37769\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/RES2784-1-e1538658785368-828x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"407\" height=\"652\"></a>Right: Saturday’s thunderstorm didn’t stop the faithful from helping support the Beaufort County Library during its annual Friends of Beaufort County Library Book Sale at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park. Here, many of the books are covered in plastic as the storm rolled through.&nbsp;</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Above: Three-year-old Lillian Veronecherard seems to show an interest in John MacDonald’s mystery novel “A Tan and Sandy Silence” during the annual Friends of Beaufort County Library Book Sale on Saturday, Sept. 29, at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park. Lillian thumbed through a few pages and returned the book, according to her mother Katie. </em>\r\n\r\n<em>Photos by Bob Sofaly.</em>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Friends of Beaufort County Library Book Sale', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', '37764-2', '', '', '2018-10-04 09:13:29', '2018-10-04 13:13:29', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37764', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37772, 4, '2018-10-04 09:13:48', '2018-10-04 13:13:48', '<h4>By Justin Jarrett</h4>\r\nAfter watching his team sleepwalk through a win at Philip Simmons last week, Whale Branch coach Jerry Hatcher was anxious to see which team would show up for Friday’s Region 5-2A opener against Woodland.\r\n\r\nWell, the right team showed up, but it didn’t stick around.\r\n\r\nThe Warriors raced out to a 13-0 lead, but the Wolverines responded with 27 unanswered points en route to a 27-13 victory that shifts the balance of power in a&nbsp;loaded region.\r\n\r\n“I’ll be honest, we’re just trying to get in the playoffs now,” said Hatcher, whose team travels to No. 2 Barnwell next week and hosts fourth-ranked Bamberg-Ehrhardt on Oct. 19.\r\n\r\nThe seventh-ranked Warriors certainly looked like a region contender early on, as the defense forced a three-and-out and CJ Brown hit Keith Bing for a 47-yard touchdown pass on Whale Branch’s first offensive series. After Jaheim Fripp stripped the ball away on the Wolverines’ next possession, Brown ran 8 yards for a touchdown and a 13-0 lead.\r\n\r\nBut Woodland quarterback Taurean Singletary and the Wolverines’ defense controlled the rest of the night. Singletary spread the ball around to a bevy of receivers and broke two long touchdown runs, including a 68-yard sprint for the go-ahead score with 11:36 left in the second quarter.\r\n\r\nThe Warriors (4-2, 0-1) hung around and trailed 21-13 late in the third quarter when Brown broke free for another touchdown run that was called back on the 13th of Whale Branch’s 14 penalties. Brown was sacked on the next play, and the Warriors were forced to punt.\r\n\r\nAfter Singletary’s second touchdown run and with Brown on the sideline on crutches with ice on his ankle, Marion Smalls drove the Warriors into the red zone, but the Wolverines stopped them on fourth down and drove down the field to run out the clock.\r\n\r\nWoodland kept star running back Irvin Mulligan in check, holding him to 78 yards on 15 carries and keeping him out of the end zone.\r\n\r\nWith two more region games against top-five teams, the Warriors now find themselves in danger of playing for the No. 4 seed from the region and having to open the playoffs on the road against a region champion — an unenviable fate Hatcher prepared his team for in his postgame speech.\r\n\r\n“We’re in trouble now,” Hatcher said before adding, “I say that now, but by morning I’ll be fired up and think we can go beat Barnwell.”', 'Warriors wilt after quick start vs. Woodland', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'warriors-wilt-after-quick-start-vs-woodland', '', '', '2018-10-04 09:13:48', '2018-10-04 13:13:48', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37772', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37777, 4, '2018-10-04 09:14:34', '2018-10-04 13:14:34', 'The South Carolina Department of Education recently released the results of 2018 statewide assessments for high school End-of-Course and Ready to Work (R2W) exams, and Beaufort County students improved their performance and exceeded state averages on End-of-Course exams and also exceeded state averages on R2W exams.\r\n\r\nSouth Carolina students’ scores on high school end-of-course exams count for 20 percent of final grades in Algebra 1, English 1, Biology and U.S. History and Constitution. Beaufort County School District students’ 2018 average scores improved on three of those four tests over the previous year.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>Scoring on Biology End-of-Course exams was realigned this year with new state academic standards, so those scores could not be compared with last year’s results.\r\n\r\nFor the second straight year, the percentages of Beaufort County School District students with passing scores surpassed the state in all four subject areas.\r\n\r\nHere’s a look at average scores on individual End-of-Course exams for 2018.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Algebra I – The percentage passing increased to 79.6 compared to 77.5 last year (state passing percentage for 2018 was 68).</li>\r\n 	<li>English I – The percentage passing increased to 84.8 compared to 81.4 last year (state passing percentage for 2018 was 80.8).</li>\r\n 	<li>Biology – The district’s percentage passing was 72.6 compared to the state’s passing percentage of 67.4).<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>Biology scoring was rescaled in 2018, so exam scores could not be compared with 2017.</li>\r\n 	<li>U.S. History and Constitution – The percentage passing increased to 75.5 compared to 73.4 in 2017 (state passing percentage for 2018 was 71.1).</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n“We’re always encouraged when our students improve, and that was the case this year on End-of-Course Exams,” said Bonnie Almond, the school district’s Chief Instructional Services Officer.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>“But we don’t want to downplay the challenges we face.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>All of us – educators and students alike – have a lot of hard work ahead before we attain the achievement levels we want to see.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>I’m confident that we’ll get there together.”\r\n\r\nSouth Carolina also requires all 11th-graders to take exams each spring that let them earn qualifying scores for “portable” certificates that students can use to qualify for good-paying jobs anywhere in the nation.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nMore than 51,000 South Carolina 11th-graders – and 1,475 11th-graders in the Beaufort County School District – took 2018 R2W exams to qualify for Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum certificates.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>In Beaufort County, 64.3 percent of 11th-graders earned Silver or higher (compared to 63.3 percent statewide), indicating they already have the skills necessary for two-thirds of profiled jobs; 7.1 percent scored Gold (compared to 6.8 percent statewide), indicating they are already equipped with the skills for 90 percent of jobs; and 2.3 percent scored at the Platinum level (compared to 2.5 percent statewide), indicating they are ready for virtually any job in the workforce.\r\n\r\nDistrict Career and Technology Education Director Karen Gilbert said many businesses across the nation now use Ready-to-Work certificates as prescreening tools for job applicants.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>She added that many employers recognize, recommend or require certificates as part of their hiring criteria.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>In South Carolina alone, more than 250 employers recognize the certificates.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n“A business can use this skills assessment system no matter where it’s located,” Gilbert said.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>“It’s also a plus for our students because they can pinpoint the skills they need to build if they hope to land good-paying jobs.”\r\n\r\nR2W exams measure Applied Mathematics (problem-solving skills ranging from basic addition, subtraction, and multiplication and division to multiple math functions like calculating percentage discounts); Reading for Information (comprehension and reasoning skills when using written text on the job, including memos, letters, directions, signs, notices, bulletins, policies and regulations); and Locating Information (comprehension and application of workplace graphics such as charts, graphs, tables, forms, flowcharts, diagrams, floor plans, maps and instrument gauges).\r\n\r\nIn addition, R2W exams measure “Soft Skills” such as resolving conflict, solving problems, setting goals and making decisions. The assessment items require students to choose two answers for each question – the “best” and “worst” answers for handling each situation.\r\n\r\nThe Department of Education reported the percentages of 11th-graders passing the “Soft Skills” section.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>In Beaufort County, 76.1 percent of 11th-graders passed that section of the exam compared to 76.9 percent statewide.\r\n\r\nThe mismatch between the skills required for most jobs and the skills of the U.S. workforce is having a significant impact on productivity and revenue across all businesses and industries. Employers need reliable ways to measure foundational skills to ensure that they are hiring the most qualified, trainable candidates.', 'County students perform well on exams', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'county-students-perform-well-on-exams', '', '', '2018-10-04 09:14:34', '2018-10-04 13:14:34', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37777', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37780, 4, '2018-10-04 09:19:53', '2018-10-04 13:19:53', '<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Story and photo by Justin Jarrett</h4>\r\nThe Warrior mascot usually brings excitement and comic relief to Whale Branch Early College High School events.\r\n\r\nOn Friday night, it brought a wave of emotions, and plenty of tears.\r\n\r\nCarlos Morazan donned the costume at halftime of the Warriors’ home football game against Woodland and, surrounded by family and friends, made his way to midfield.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/IMG_0161-e1538659152759.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright  wp-image-37784\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/IMG_0161-e1538659152759-1024x867.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"380\" height=\"396\"></a>It was a tribute to his son, Kevin, who died Tuesday, Sept. 25, after a single-vehicle accident. Kevin Morazan was 17.\r\n\r\nKevin was a popular student at Whale Branch, where he was a member of the JROTC, played on the soccer team, and entertained peers and fans as the school mascot. He was driving north on Bruce K. Smalls Drive when his SUV ran off the road, struck a mailbox, and rolled several times. Kevin, who was not wearing his seatbelt, was pronounced dead at the scene. Three other students were in the vehicle; one suffered critical injuries and another was treated for minor injuries.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nOn Friday, the Warriors wore “KM” stickers on their helmets to honor Kevin, and many students wore homemade T-shirts emblazoned with “Long Live Kevin.” An moment of silence was observed prior to the game in his honor.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nDuring an emotional halftime ceremony, a couple dozen friends and family members made their way to midfield, where Carlos, in full Warrior costume, mimed hugging gestures and blew kisses to the crowd. After a balloon release, the group made its way to the home sidelines, where Carlos comforted a weeping group of Whale Branch cheerleaders.', 'Family, friends remember WBECHS student Morazan', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'family-friends-remember-wbechs-student-morazan', '', '', '2018-10-04 09:19:53', '2018-10-04 13:19:53', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37780', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37781, 4, '2018-10-04 09:17:25', '2018-10-04 13:17:25', 'A Beaufort restaurant owner who helped lead a public protest against another Beaufort businessman’s treatment of women was arrested last week and charged with assault and battery and criminal sexual account.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_37783\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"140\"]<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Reed.jpg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-37783\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Reed.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"140\" height=\"157\"></a> Kenneth Reed[/caption]\r\n\r\nKenneth Reed, 47, owner of Maggie’s Pub and Eatery in Habersham, was arrested Thursday, Sept. 27, and released the next day, according to the Beaufort County jail log. He was charged with three counts of second degree assault and battery and two counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct.\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office said five women have filed complaints against Reed since July 20. The initial report came from a former employee of Reed’s who said he physically assaulted her at his residence in Habersham.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nIn the weeks that followed the woman’s report, four other women, who had also worked for Reed, reported that they suffered similar and more serious sexual assaults. The women reported the incidents occurred over a period of a year from May 2017 through May 2018 at Maggie’s Pub and at another business in Beaufort where Reed is an employee.\r\n\r\nSheriff’s Office investigators met with the five victims over the past few months to obtain statements and details of the incidents. Investigators also consulted the 14th Judicial Circuit Solicitor’s Office during the investigation and, after the cases were reviewed by solicitors, they recommended that warrants be sought for Reed’s arrest for the five offenses.\r\n\r\nOn Thursday, Sheriff’s Office investigators met with a Beaufort County magistrate and presented the facts of the cases. The magistrate found probable cause existed and issued warrants for Reed’s arrest for the five offenses. Deputies assigned to the Sheriff’s Office Warrants Section located Reed at his place of employment in Beaufort and arrested him for the five active warrants. Reed was transported to the Beaufort County Detention Center without incident.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nReed was released on $29,000 bond.\r\n\r\nIn August, Reed helped organize a protest in downtown Beaufort against Gene Brancho, the former owner of Eat Sleep Play Beaufort, and hosted a meeting for women who claimed to have been victims of bullying and unfair business practices.', 'Beaufort restaurant owner arrested', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'beaufort-restaurant-owner-arrested', '', '', '2018-10-04 09:17:26', '2018-10-04 13:17:26', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37781', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(37786, 4, '2018-10-04 09:20:51', '2018-10-04 13:20:51', '<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #e63076;\"><b>Beaufort High teacher beats invasive breast cancer thanks to 3-D mammogram</b></span></h2>\r\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Story by Marie McAden •&nbsp;Photos by Paul Nurnberg</h4>\r\nFive kids and a demanding job as a Beaufort High School teacher left Wendy Lacombe with little time to care for herself.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n“I was busy and I felt great, so I became cavalier about my health,” the Lady’s Island resident said. “It had been so long since I had a mammogram, they couldn’t find a record of it.”\r\n\r\nAfter her husband went in for a routine check-up last summer, Lacombe decided to follow his lead and made an appointment with her gynecologist. She followed up with a mammogram in October at Beaufort Memorial’s Breast Health Center. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe technician recommended she have a 3-D mammogram, an advancement in imaging technology clinically proven to increase cancer detection. Because Lacombe has dense breast tissue, it’s more difficult for radiologists to detect cancer using conventional mammograms. With 3-D imaging, fine details are more clearly visible, allowing doctors to pinpoint abnormalities that might not be visible on a standard mammogram. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_37789\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"356\"]<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Wendy-Lacombe-in-classroom.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-37789 \" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Wendy-Lacombe-in-classroom-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"356\" height=\"271\"></a> Wendy Lacombe in the classroom.[/caption]\r\n\r\nAfter initially balking at paying an extra $125 for the screening, Lacombe relented.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe X-ray showed an abnormality.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n“If I had not done the 3-D mammogram, they never would have found it,” Lacombe said. “That was my first blessing.”\r\n\r\nThe 3-D mammogram was followed by a diagnostic mammogram and ultrasound. That same day Lacombe met with Beaufort Memorial general surgeon Dr. Perry Burrus. He told her the results of the screenings were inconclusive and recommended a needle biopsy.\r\n\r\nA few days later, she returned to the hospital to have the procedure. The tissue sample showed Lacombe had lobular carcinoma in situ, an uncommon condition in which abnormal cells form in the milk glands or lobules of the breast.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n“He could have left it alone and just monitored it closely, but he wasn’t comfortable doing that,” Lacombe recalled. “That was my second blessing.”\r\n\r\nA week later, Dr. Burrus performed surgery to remove the lump. A biopsy of the tissue revealed it was an invasive cancer.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n“I was terrified,” the 55-year-old Lacombe said. “How was I going to handle my family and classes? I didn’t want to let my students down.”\r\n\r\nBeaufort Memorial certified breast care navigator Dana Wilson relieved much of her anxiety.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n“Thank God for Dana,” Lacombe said. “She was my advocate. She scheduled my appointments so I could continue to teach. That’s what was most important to me.”<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nWilson accompanied Lacombe when she met with Dr. Burrus, her medical oncologist, and her radiation oncologist. After each visit, she would explain the treatment plan in terms the English teacher could understand.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n“A diagnosis of breast cancer can be overwhelming to patients,” Wilson said. “They get so much information, they can’t process it all. I’m there to answer questions and help guide them through the months of treatment that lie ahead.”\r\n\r\nThe treatment plan started with a partial mastectomy. Along with the cancerous tissue, Dr. Burrus removed three lymph nodes to determine if the cancer had spread.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n“The trend is to perform less and less surgery on lymph nodes to reduce the risk of lymphedema, a very painful and often lifelong problem,” Burrus said. “Fortunately, the biopsy of the lymph nodes came back negative.”\r\n\r\nAn Oncotype genetic test was performed on the tumor to determine the effectiveness of chemotherapy on her specific cancer. The test predicted a low response, sparing Lacombe of the side effects of the powerful drugs.\r\n\r\nHowever, to kill any microscopic cancer cells that could be present in her breast, Lacombe would need 35 treatments of radiation therapy.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nDuring the entire seven weeks of treatment, friends and the parents of her students provided Lacombe with meals every week night.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nWhen she completed her radiation this past January, she was cancer-free. Determined to stay healthy, she began exercising fives day a week at Beaufort Memorial’s LifeFit Wellness Center and has lost 20 pounds.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n“I was given a gift and I’m not going to squander it,” Lacombe said. “Cancer made me realize what’s important in my life.”\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #e63076;\"><b>October is breast cancer awareness month.\r\n</b><b>For more information, please visit nationalbreastcancer.org.</b></span></h3>', 'Counting Her Blessings', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'counting-her-blessings', '', '', '2018-10-04 09:21:53', '2018-10-04 13:21:53', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37786', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37794, 4, '2018-10-11 13:15:24', '2018-10-11 17:15:24', '<b>New featured exhibit open at BAA Gallery</b>\r\n\r\n“Blending Digital Art with Photography” is the title of an exhibit featuring artist Gordon Fritz at the Beaufort Art Association Gallery through Oct. 28.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n<b>October activities at Hunting Island</b>\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<ul>\r\n 	<li>Mondays: Secrets of the Salt Marsh, 4 p.m.</li>\r\n 	<li>Tuesdays: CCC Video, 1 p.m.; Beach Walks, 3 p.m.</li>\r\n 	<li>Wednesdays: Reptile Talk, 11 a.m. (Oct. 17, 24, 31); Full Moon Lighthouse Climb, 6:30 p.m. (Oct. 24)</li>\r\n 	<li>Thursdays: Lighthouse Tour, 10 a.m. (Oct. 11, 25); CCC Video, 1 p.m.; Feeding Frenzy, 3 p.m.</li>\r\n 	<li>Fridays: Fish Printing, 2 p.m. (Oct. 12, 26); Trunk or Treat, 6-9 p.m. (Oct. 26)</li>\r\n 	<li>Saturdays: Tie Dye, noon (Oct. 13, 20); Creatures of the Night, 2:30 p.m. (Oct. 20)</li>\r\n 	<li>Sundays: Alligator Talk, noon</li>\r\n</ul>\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<b>YMCA adds additional CPR training date</b>\r\n\r\nThe Wardle Family YMCA in Port Royal will offer one more CPR class for community members this year. The remaining course will be held on Oct. 13 from 8 a.m. to noon.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nCost is $30 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. Contact aquatics director Lou Bergen at 843-522-9622 to register or visit beaufort-jasperymca.org.\r\n\r\n<b>Pumpkin patch<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>returns this month</b>\r\n\r\nThe pumpkins are coming back to Carteret Street United Methodist Church on Sunday, Sept. 30 at 12:30 p.m. Volunteers are needed to help unload the truck. Everyone is invited to be part of this exciting time. Pizza will be served after we have unloaded.\r\n\r\nThe patch will be open Monday–Saturday during the month of October from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. and Sunday from noon-6 p.m. The money raised is used for youth ministries.\r\n\r\n<b>Shorts At High Noon film series returns this fall</b>\r\n\r\nBeginning on Oct. 3, the popular Shorts at High Noon film series will return to the Technical College of the Lowcountry for another eight-week run. The program features the best of Short, Student, and Animation Films from the archives of the Beaufort Film Society.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe films selected for screening have all screened at the Beaufort International Film Festival as finalists from 2007 through 2018, with one exception — the programs scheduled for screening on November 28 will be from the submissions to the 2019 festival. The audience in attendance that day will vote for their favorite film, and the winning selection will compete in the 2019 BIFF as a finalist.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe complete schedule is at beaufortfilmfestival.com. All screenings are from noon to 1 p.m. at the Technical College of the Lowcountry, Building 12, Auditorium, at 921 Ribaut Road. Admission is Free.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Catch the rhythm at the Beaufort Drum Circle</b>\r\n\r\nAll are welcome to enjoy some good vibes at our free, family-friendly, bi-monthly drum circle at the Contemplative Garden located in Henry Chambers Waterfront Park, Beaufort. (Pavilion for inclement weather.)\r\n\r\nBring a chair or blanket and your favorite percussion instrument or borrow one of our extras. No experience necessary. Rain or shine.\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Thursday, Oct. 25, 7-8:30 p.m.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<b>Sportfishing and Diving Club October meeting</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Sportfishing and Diving Club’s October meeting will be held Thursday, Oct. 11, at the Beaufort Yacht Club on Lady’s Island off Meridian Road. The social begins at 6:30 p.m.; the meeting at 7:00 p.m.\r\n\r\nDue to last month\'s Hurricane Florence cancellation, Erin Levesque, the new Waddell Mariculture Center (WMC) manager, will be introduced and will give a short presentation on the future of WMC. The guest speaker will be well know CAPT Jim Goller. His presentation will concern the changes to the water temperatures in October and November and the effect on catching Trout, Red Fish, and Flounder. Favorite rigs and bait set-ups with slides will also be presented.\r\n\r\nGuests are welcome. You do not need a reservation. For additional information contact Captain Frank Gibson at 843-522-2122 or fgibson@islc.net.\r\n\r\n<b>Organist group<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>celebrating anniversary</b>\r\n\r\nThe Lowcountry Chapter of the American Guild of Organists is celebrating its 20th Anniversary. The kickoff celebration will be presented Oct. 12th with a reception at 5:30 p.m., followed by the concert at 6:30 p.m. The event will be held at All Saints Episcopal Church on Hilton Head Island. The concert will honor all Charter and Founding members and past deans. The program will feature two organ solos, two hymns, and music for organ, brass, woodwinds, strings and choir. Organists will be from the Low Country Chapter and organists affiliated with our chapter. The concert is free of charge with donations accepted.\r\n\r\n<b>Exchange Club hosts 26th annual Ghost Tours</b>\r\n\r\nGhostly spirits are expected to take over downtown Beaufort while the Exchange Club hosts its 26th annual Ghost Tours beginning Friday, Oct. 12. Sign up now to take a carriage ride or walking tour through Beaufort’s Historic District while listening to haunting tales of the area. Tours last about an hour and will run in the evenings of Oct. 12-13, 19-21, 26-28, and 30. All proceeds benefit the Child Abuse Prevention Association (CAPA) of Beaufort County.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nSome of Beaufort’s oldest residents have shared stories from their childhood and the Exchange Club of Beaufort brings these stories to life each October. Costumed storytellers spellbind tour participants with the ghostly happenings while traveling the Spanish moss-lined streets of downtown. The oldest ghost in America is said to live in “The Castle,” a 19th century renovated estate located on the river in downtown Beaufort. Beware, ghostly visions have been known to appear on past tours. Walking tour tickets are $12 for all ages and carriage tours are $12 for children ages 3-11 and $22 for adults. All children must be accompanied by an adult. A pet- and stroller-friendly walking tour leaves each night at 7 p.m.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nReservations are strongly recommended and can be made online at www.capabeaufort.org or by calling 843-52-GHOST.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Republican Women’s Club Autumn Luncheon</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort Republican Women’s Club is hosting an Autumn Luncheon on Saturday, October 13, from 11:30 am-1 pm at The Tavern at Royal Pines on Lady’s Island. Guest speakers include Beaufort County Probate Judge Kenneth E. Fulp, Jr., Board of Education Member David Striebinger and Congressional Candidate Katie Arrington. Luncheon price is $25 per person inclusive with a cash bar. RSVPs are due by Monday, October 8th. Please text or email RSVPs to 843-812-5354 or itischerie@gmail.com. The luncheon is open to the public however RSVPs are required.\r\n\r\n<b>TCL fall oyster roast, cornhole tournament</b>\r\n\r\nThe Technical College of the Lowcountry will host its annual oyster roast along the Beaufort River on Saturday, Oct. 13 at the Beaufort Campus, 921 Ribaut Road.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThis year’s Oyster Ghost Roast is fall-themed and kicks off at 6 p.m. with all-you-can-eat oysters, chili, hot dogs, caramel apples and more. Beer and wine will be available for purchase.\r\n\r\nNew this year, the event will feature a live DJ, karaoke, expanded children’s activities and a costume contest. A Cornhole Tournament will also be held, beginning at 7 p.m.\r\n\r\nAll proceeds benefit the Student Veterans of America TCL Chapter and TCL’s Student Government Association.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nVisit www.tcl.edu/oysters for more information and to purchase tickets online. Admission is free for children 10 and under.\r\n\r\n<b>Carteret Street<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>UMC Fall Bazaar</b>\r\n\r\nCarteret Street United Methodist Church will hold its Fall Bazaar on October 13 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come out to visit the pumpkin patch and check out a selection of good “junque,” toys, books, tools, the garden shop, handicrafts, a silent auction, and more. 408 Carteret Street, Beaufort.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Hilton Head Island History Day is Oct. 13</b>\r\n\r\nThe Heritage Library will hold Hilton Head Island History Day on Saturday, Oct. 13. Hilton Head Island History Day offers two unique ways to witness the island’s history. A docent-led bike tour and two docent-led trolley tours offer morning and afternoon explorations of the island’s role in the Civil War and 4,000 years of island history found in Sea Pines. Bike tours are $20 with bike provided or $15 if you bring your own bike. Trolley tours are $25.\r\n\r\nVisit HeritageLib.org for more information.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Food Truck Festival returning to Beaufort</b>\r\n\r\nThe Lowcountry Jaycees will host the second annual Beaufort Food Truck Festival to raise money for Camp Hope on October 13 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Beaufort Town Center.\r\n\r\nIf you enjoyed last year’s festival this year is sure to please. After surveying a large population of attendees the Jaycees have made some exciting changes this year. The new event location is easily visible from Boundary St. and provides quicker access with plenty of parking. Additionally, food truck vendors will be serving samples of their menus with prices that are more manageable for those hoping to taste treats from more than one or two trucks. With more space for additional food trucks the Jaycees hope to keep the long lines to a minimum.\r\n\r\nThe Food Truck Festival is organized to raise money for Camp Hope, a summer camp held in Pendleton, S.C., for ages 7 and up with cognitive disabilities. The South Carolina Jaycees strive to raise money each year to assist in running the camp. If you or someone you know is interested in participating in the festival as a food truck vendor, craft/artisan vendor, volunteer or sponsor please send email to beaufortfoodtruckfestival@gmail.com.', 'October 11th-17th events around Beaufort', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'october-11th-17th-events-around-beaufort', '', '', '2018-10-11 13:15:24', '2018-10-11 17:15:24', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37794', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37796, 4, '2018-10-11 13:17:25', '2018-10-11 17:17:25', '<h4>By Celia Strong</h4>\r\nJust like oysters from the Chesapeake Bay have different flavors, sizes and textures than oysters from the gulf; just like peaches from South Carolina, cigars from Cuba, bagels from New York; the same grape variety grown in different places will produce wines with differences as well. One of the best ways to see this is with Cabernet Sauvignon —&nbsp;specifically California Cabernet.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>Many wine drinkers are well aware of the qualities of Napa Cabernets, but what about the quality of non-Napa Cabernets like Sonoma Cabs, and in particular Alexander Valley Cabernet? <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nAlexander Valley is the source for many well-known, highly-rated and pricey Cabs like Silver Oak Alexander Valley and Jordan, but there are other Alexander Valley Cabernets — more obscure and sometimes not rated at all because their producers don’t send sample bottles to all the magazines, and much better priced for everyday drinking.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nAlexander Valley is the largest and most planted AVA in Sonoma County. Located in the northeastern part of Sonoma County, it was granted AVA status in 1984 with amendments in 1986, 1988, 1990 and 2001. The Russian River runs through Alexander Valley. In 1975, one of the first vineyard-designated wines from California was a Chardonnay from the Russian River area of Alexander Valley. The predominant soil content is alluvial and there is a range of warm to hot days followed by cool nights. The combination of this soil and this climate helps produce the characteristic profile of Alexander Valley wines. Rich, fleshy mouthfeel with a voluptuousness and juiciness. For Cabernets specifically<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>this means rich wines with chocolate notes in wines that can be accessible when young but also capable of aging. And these Cabs have intense fruit flavors balanced with a minerality. They are gripping, have staying power and long finishes.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nOutlot is a producer located just outside the Healdsburg city limits. They chose their name because of that location. This area has a history of great ranches and exclusive resorts. Its soil, more important for vines than resorts, is 24 feet deep in some places. In the 1800s, there were orchards and fruit farms here. The vineyards came later, when dedicated farmers fought to keep the area with farms and vineyards. The area was known as the Magnolia Peninsula, another nod to their heritage that Outlot wine labels has taken.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nOutlot Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is our wine this week. Out of bounds. Beyond the pavement. Out of plain sight. Exactly what we’re looking for!<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>A non-Napa Cab that is outstanding, and we can afford it. The grapes for this wine, 100% Cabernet, are harvested in the morning, crushed and fermented in stainless steel. (Stainless steel fermenting can take advantage of cooling temperatures that augment the fruitiness of a wine.) It is aged in French oak barrels, with a variety of ages and degrees of toast, for 30 months. Our Cab is deep purple and ruby colored with aromas and flavors that include black currants, dark cherries,<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>mission figs, bell peppers, fennel, roses, cola and black licorice. It is full-bodied with plush tannins and ends with baking spices in a firm finish. Overall a spectacular Cabernet, capable of competing with others from what some consider to be better places of origin and at higher prices. For $19.97. Enjoy. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n<i>Celia Strong works at Bill’s Liquor &amp; Fine Wines on Lady’s Island.</i>', 'Where It Comes From Really Does Matter', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'where-it-comes-from-really-does-matter', '', '', '2018-10-11 13:19:30', '2018-10-11 17:19:30', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37796', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37798, 4, '2018-10-11 13:19:26', '2018-10-11 17:19:26', '<h4>By Bill Rauch</h4>\r\nThis opportunity won’t last forever.\r\n\r\nTourism is the second-largest industry in northern Beaufort County. Tourism professionals agree a visitors center helps organize the business, thus making the experience of the visitors, that of the merchants who cater to tourists, and the lives of the rest of us more enjoyable. In the case of the merchants, a visitors center clearly also makes their businesses more profitable.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Beaufort-Plaza-parcel.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright  wp-image-37799\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Beaufort-Plaza-parcel.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"436\" height=\"357\"></a>As Beaufort grew and the tourism business burgeoned over the years the Chamber of Commerce operated visitors centers in several locations. There was the building that is now the Waterfront Park Marina Store. Then for several years the Visitors Center was based in what is now The Meeting Center behind Starbucks. Then there’s the present location in the Arsenal into which the facility moved from its previous location at Bellamy’s Curve. It seems to me there was once a kiosk downtown too.\r\n\r\nEach of these locations has been found to be mediocre for one reason or another, most notably for — you guessed it — a lack of parking. That shortcoming certainly afflicts the present Arsenal location, an affliction that will surely only worsen if or when the Reconstruction Park operation across the street actually gets shifted into gear.\r\n\r\nHere’s the opportunity.\r\n\r\nTwo things happened at once to create it. The Chamber spun off tourism marketing to the now well-heeled Convention and Visitors Bureau. And out on Boundary Street the alignment shift of The Robert Smalls Parkway where it meets Trask Parkway created an undeveloped outparcel of Beaufort Plaza that is on the right (easy off, easy on) side of the intersection of both of the major roads that lead into Beaufort. Moreover, because of the vast concrete field that is the existing Beaufort Plaza parking lot, if there is enough parking anywhere in Beaufort for buses, motorhomes, F-250s pulling big trailers, SUVs in caravan, you name it, it’s there.\r\n\r\nThis no-brainer opportunity just needs a shrewd dealmaker to put the pieces together. For this I nominate Mayor Billy Keyserling.\r\n\r\nIt was, after all, Mayor Keyserling who put together in 2009-10 the Bellamy Curve to the Arsenal deal in which the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce was enticed to sell its Bellamy Curve building (1106 Carteret St.), upon which they held a quarter-million dollar mortgage, and move the Visitors Center into the city-owned and historic Arsenal on Craven Street, where they would pay $1 a year in rent, and for all the other Chamber operations to be run out of the city-owned and historic Carnegie Building next door at the corner of Craven and Carteret Streets, where the Chamber would pay a sweetheart $1,000 a month.\r\n\r\nNot surprisingly the real estate agent for the sale of the Chamber’s Bellamy Curve building was, according to the Beaufort County Multiple Listing Service, the same Billy Keyserling who as mayor arranged the Chamber’s sweetheart exit deal. His realtor’s commission, the settlement statement reveals, was $21,875. According to the minutes of the City Council meeting where the lease was considered, Keyserling, who speaks so often and glowingly of “transparency,” shrewdly abstained from voting on the otherwise unanimous deal, explaining his abstention was just because he owned an interest in a building across the street.\r\n\r\nI’ve got a hunch there’s a similar, mutually beneficial arrangement that can be found to move the Visitors Center to a place where it can be found and accessed — the newly-created Beaufort Plaza outparcel — and it’s my hope that with the money collected and the dust settled on the 2010 deal our uniquely qualified mayor will get on that before the opportunity slips away.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe cash-strapped city would very likely get a better rent for the Arsenal space too.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n<i>Bill Rauch was the mayor of Beaufort from 1999-2008. Email Bill at TheRauchReport@gmail.com.</i>', 'Time to put the Visitors Center where it belongs', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'time-to-put-the-visitors-center-where-it-belongs', '', '', '2018-10-11 13:19:26', '2018-10-11 17:19:26', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37798', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37802, 4, '2018-10-11 13:20:33', '2018-10-11 17:20:33', 'YBR Publishing will hold the public debut of “Driftwood Unmasked,” a novel by Beaufort author Gibbes McDowell, at Boondocks Restaurant, 1760 Sea Island Parkway, Saint Helena Island, on Saturday, Oct. 13, from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n“Driftwood Unmasked” is a fictional account of real-life Beaufort legend “Driftwood” Cory, beginning with a 16th-century pirate adventure that takes place on a local Sea Island. McDowell then advances the introduction with a small history lesson of Beaufort and the surrounding islands, before leading into the main story of an Irish-born rogue finding adventure, purpose and community among the Gullah people of the islands following his escape from the horrors of World War I.\r\n\r\nWhile Cory attracts the attention of the local “good ol’ boy” politicians and law enforcement, he is largely left alone, making and selling art made from driftwood and horseshoe shells, until one day Cory finds buried treasure near his home and store.\r\n\r\nMcDowell also offers a postscript which is the actual biography of the man known locally only as “Driftwood” Cory during the 1960s and early 1970s, from information discovered while he was researching the local history in writing his manuscript.\r\n\r\n“Driftwood Unmasked” is published by YBR Publishing in Ridgeland.', 'Beaufort author McDowell to debut new novel', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'beaufort-author-mcdowell-to-debut-new-novel', '', '', '2018-10-11 13:20:33', '2018-10-11 17:20:33', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37802', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37804, 4, '2018-10-11 13:21:18', '2018-10-11 17:21:18', 'The work of the leading Charleston architect of the 20th century will be the topic at Historic Beaufort Foundation’s Dinner &amp; A Lecture series from 5:30-7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 22.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n“Charleston Architect Albert Simons: A Lowcountry Visionary” will be presented by Ralph Muldrow, associate professor of Art &amp; Architectural History at the College of Charleston.\r\n\r\nSimons, who died in 1980, had a 60-year career as an architect and preservationist in Charleston. He played a key role in the Charleston Renaissance and helped create many nationally prominent preservation initiatives, such as the zoning ordinance for Charleston’s historic district and the Board of Architectural Review — the first in the country. His architecture can also be seen in Beaufort County at Chelsea Plantation, among other sites.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nMuldrow is a Simons scholar and was a full-time architect before teaching at the College of Charleston and co-founding its Historic Preservation and Community Planning Program. He is the Simons Chair Professor of Architecture and Preservation. He received his architecture degree from the University of Pennsylvania.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe November lecture in the fall series is “A New Plantation World: Sporting Estates in the South Carolina Lowcountry from 1900-40” on Nov. 12. It will be presented by Daniel Vivian, head of the Department of Historic Preservation at the University of Kentucky.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nDinner &amp; A Lecture is a monthly educational series from September to May, sponsored by Historic Beaufort Foundation. Reservations are necessary as seating is limited. A wine and hors d’oeuvre reception begins at 5:30 with the program from 6-7 p.m. Admission for members is $15 per person or $25 per couple. Non-member admission is $20 per person or $30 per couple. Call 843-379-3331 to make reservations. Reservations for Saltus River Grill’s special for lecture ticket-holders may be made by calling Saltus at 843-379-3474.', 'CofC professor to speak at HBF Dinner', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'cofc-professor-to-speak-at-hbf-dinner', '', '', '2018-10-11 13:21:18', '2018-10-11 17:21:18', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37804', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37806, 4, '2018-10-11 13:21:53', '2018-10-11 17:21:53', '<b>Beaufort Digital Corridor presents season 2 of CODEcamp</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Digital Corridor is pleased to announce season two of CODEcamp – Introduction to Web Development. Registration is now open for this limited seating opportunity.\r\n\r\nCODEcamp is a project-based, introductory code education program designed for busy adults of all backgrounds and experience levels in a convenient, affordable after-hours class format. Beaufort’s pilot program last year was an extension of the Charleston Digital Corridor’s many offerings for those interested in broadening their technical skillset.\r\n\r\nThe eight-week course will be held at the Beaufort Digital Corridor’s BASEcamp facility on Saturdays from 1-3:30 p.m. from Oct. 20 to Dec. 15. Students learn the fundamentals of web development (HTML, CSS &amp; JavaScript) with a combination of written and verbal instruction using real-time online programs that show results instantly. Senior software engineer, gaming and tech enthusiast Matt Shaw will instruct this rendition of CODEcamp.\r\n\r\nVisit beaufortdigital.com/events for more information or to register.\r\n\r\n<b>Chamber hosts ribbon cutting for UPS Store</b>\r\n\r\nThe UPS Store at Cross Creek Shopping Center will celebrate its grand re-opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 11.\r\n\r\nThe UPS Store at 330 Robert Smalls Pkwy #24, Beaufort, helps individuals and small businesses by offering a wide range of products and services. In addition to being packing and shipping experts, the UPS Store offers printing, mailbox, and shredding services. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>', 'Business briefs for October 11th', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'business-briefs-for-october-11th', '', '', '2018-10-11 13:21:53', '2018-10-11 17:21:53', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37806', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37808, 4, '2018-10-11 13:23:10', '2018-10-11 17:23:10', 'David S. Prichard has been named the City of Beaufort’s new Community and Economic Development Director, a position he will take over Nov. 13.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_37809\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"225\"]<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Prichard-mug.jpg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-37809\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Prichard-mug.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"309\"></a> David S. Prichard[/caption]\r\n\r\nPrichard currently is Director of Development Services in Maryville, Tennessee, where he oversaw the city’s Planning and Code Enforcement departments. He was responsible for the update and maintenance of the city’s zoning ordinance, land use plan, and subdivision regulations. He also provided community development outreach and support to the Downtown Maryville Association and Main Street program for the City Manager.\r\n\r\nPrichard has a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Tennessee and a Master of Urban &amp; Regional Planning degree from Virginia Tech. He is a retired military officer with a distinguished career as a helicopter pilot. In addition to his duties as a Standardization Instructor Pilot, he served as the unit’s operations officer, its commander, and as military liaison to the Appalachian High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Taskforce. When he retired from active duty he had over 5,000 hours of flight time. He has received numerous awards and decorations, from the Meritorious Service Medal, to the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and the Tennessee Commendation Medal, among others.\r\n\r\nPrior to his work in Maryville, Pricahrd worked in Shalimar, Florida, where he provided planning services and expertise; the development of short- and long-term plans for Eglin Air Force Base, which were sustainable for the mission, the natural environment, and the growth of surrounding communities; creating buffering strategies for Eglin AFB; provided technical support to the Eglin long-range planning committees, and the transportation planning committee. He was extensively involved in noise modeling of the F-35 for alternative site planning at Eglin.\r\n\r\nPrichard is an avid reader, a bicyclist, a hiker and an outdoorsman. He and his wife Vanessa are looking forward to making Beaufort their new home.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n“David’s strongest references came from the Chairs of the Planning Commission, the Board of Zoning Appeals, and the Downtown Design Review Board, all stated that our gain was going to be a huge loss for Maryville,” Beaufort City Manager Bill Prokop said. “We are looking forward to having David join us and welcoming him and his family to Beaufort.”', 'City of Beaufort names new Community and Economic Development Director', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'city-of-beaufort-names-new-community-and-economic-development-director', '', '', '2018-10-11 13:23:10', '2018-10-11 17:23:10', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37808', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37811, 4, '2018-10-11 13:23:50', '2018-10-11 17:23:50', '<h4>By Lee Scott</h4>\r\nIt is that time of year again, when the days are getting shorter and shorter. OK, the days are technically still 24 hours long, but you know what I mean. There is less daylight and a lot more nighttime. We started out the month of October with 11 hours and 50 minutes of daylight, and by Halloween we will be down to 10 hours and 54 minutes. This is always tough for me. I love the summer with all that sunlight. My activity level seems endless during the months of May, June and July when we have those days with over 14 hours of daylight. Yet, as I sit complaining about the season change, my husband is thrilled to have the temperature dropping and the humidity levels lowered. He has already ordered firewood.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nBut for me, with sunrise running around 7:30 a.m. now, I feel like I am getting up in the middle of the night to have breakfast. And with sunset just after 7 p.m. the dog’s last walk of the day is in the pitch black, especially on those moonless nights.\r\n\r\nIn talking with friends, I have found there are different attitudes about the march to the Winter Solstice. Like my spouse, they love the idea of the coming winter. It means less outside mowing and gardening, more book reading and quiet time in front of the fireplace. For the people who love winter sports, it is the time to prepare for those trips to ski slopes and ice-skating rinks.\r\n\r\nThen there are people who detest the winter season and suffer from a condition known as SAD or Seasonal Affective Disorder. A woman I worked with years ago self-diagnosed herself with SAD. She had read the symptoms could be offset sometimes by light therapy. She would turn on all the lights in the house before it started to get dark outside. It was her way of dealing with the early sunsets.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nHaving looked at all my options through the years, like taking up winter sports, putting lots of new lighting into my home or just accepting that nature has her own mind, I have come up with another option. It is time to book a vacation to Australia in December, when they are preparing for their Summer Solstice. The average length of daylight on Christmas Day in Melbourne, Australia, is close to 15 hours. My kind of day.\r\n\r\nBut if you are one that beckons the winter months and enjoys the hibernation period, then you will love November 4. That is the day when Daylight Savings Time ends, and the sun sets at 5:29 p.m. You may have to start turning on some of those extra lights anyway.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>', 'Missing the Sun', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'missing-the-sun', '', '', '2018-10-11 13:24:07', '2018-10-11 17:24:07', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37811', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37815, 4, '2018-10-11 13:25:13', '2018-10-11 17:25:13', '<b>Dolphins earn first victory</b>\r\n\r\nBattery Creek picked up its first win of the season with a 41-20 victory at Lake Marion on Friday.\r\n\r\nThe Dolphins raced out to a 35-6 lead and held on for a key region victory.\r\n\r\nJordan Gwyn was 6-of-13 for 109 yards and two touchdowns and rushed for 55 yards and two scores for the Dolphins, and Gabriel Singleton also threw a touchdown pass. Denarol Brown caught three passes for 85 yards and three touchdowns.\r\n\r\nBattery Creek (1-6, 1-1) hosts Ridgeland-Hardeeville in another region matchup Friday.\r\n\r\n<b>BA can’t snap AJA’s streak</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort Academy’s late rally came up short, as Andrew Jackson Academy extended its winning streak to 43 games with a 40-28 victory over the Eagles on Friday.\r\n\r\nBA fell behind 16-0 early and trailed 30-6 in the second quarter. It was 40-14 before two fourth-quarter touchdowns from the Eagles.\r\n\r\nDe’Shaun Epps rushed for 256 yards and two touchdowns on 19 carries and threw a touchdown pass to lead the Eagles. Edward McCormick racked up a team-high 23 tackles for BA.\r\n\r\nBA (4-2, 2-1) travels to Cathedral Academy for another region matchup next Friday.\r\n\r\n<b>Warriors drop second straight</b>\r\n\r\nWhale Branch lost its second consecutive game to open region play Friday, falling 49-12 on the road against the No. 2 team in Class 2A.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe Warriors (4-3, 0-2) travel to Allendale-Fairfax for a must-win game Friday.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>', 'Football Round Up – October 11th', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'football-round-up-october-11th', '', '', '2018-10-11 13:25:13', '2018-10-11 17:25:13', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37815', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37817, 4, '2018-10-11 13:26:12', '2018-10-11 17:26:12', 'When “Ain’t Misbehavin’” opened on Broadway, it made history by winning every Tony award, including best musical. Reviewer Clive Barnes predicted “Ain’t Misbehavin’” would be “a joyous celebration that is going to cross the world.” Well that time is now, with an exciting new production of this award-winning musical coming to USCB’s Center for the Arts on Friday, Oct. 12 at 7:30 p.m.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/image17.jpeg\"><img class=\"alignright  wp-image-37818\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/image17-1024x819.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"479\" height=\"479\"></a>“Ain’t Misbehavin’” encompasses 30 show-stopping musical numbers that take you on a journey not only through the Fats Waller song book, but through Harlem in its heyday. With snazzy period costumes, complete with bowlers and spats and ermine and pearls the dynamic five- member cast turn the theatre into a rollicking rent party.\r\n\r\nYou don’t have to be a jazz buff to enjoy “Ain’t Misbehavin’,” like Fats Waller himself you just have to love a good time. The cast brings audience members onto the stage to dance, sing and have a good time. This fast-paced romp takes you where the high-steppers partied, from honky-tonk dives to the Cotton Club, from Tin Pan Alley to The Waldorf. It’s a night of entertainment you won’t soon forget.\r\n\r\nYou do not want to miss this performance. Tickets are available online at uscbcenterforthearts.com or at the box office at 843-521-4145. Ticket prices $35 Adult, Senior/ Military $30 and Students $15. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>', 'Ain’t Misbehavin takes the stage Friday at USCB', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'aint-misbehavin-takes-the-stage-friday-at-uscb', '', '', '2018-10-11 13:26:12', '2018-10-11 17:26:12', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37817', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37820, 4, '2018-10-11 13:27:48', '2018-10-11 17:27:48', 'Beaufort History Museum will open its doors and welcome the public free of charge to an open house from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 20. The newly-renovated Exhibit Hall, which is located in the historic Arsenal on Craven Street, will be on display and docents will be on hand to welcome visitors and answer questions. Guests will also learn about the Museum’s volunteer opportunities and have an opportunity to obtain a Museum membership. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/IMG_9076-2-1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright  wp-image-37821\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/IMG_9076-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"510\" height=\"432\"></a>As part of the museum’s partnership with the National Park Service, the Reconstruction Era National Monument Visitor’s Center, which is just across the street from the Arsenal, will also be open to welcome visitors.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>BHM’s informative exhibit<i> “Reconstruction Beaufort: Islands of Hope in a Sea of Distress,”</i> is currently loaned and on display at the NPS Visitors Center. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nHW Exhibits, a Charleston-based design firm, working with members of the Museum’s Exhibit Committee, created the recently completed exhibits based on the Museum’s impressive collection of artifacts and images. BHM’s materials display the history of the Beaufort District in storyboards organized into separate subject areas such as First People, European Exploration, Rice and Cotton, the Civil War, 20th Century Tourism and more. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe principal Exhibit Hall will include three sections:<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><i>Ecology</i> – examining how Beaufort District’s history is tied to the region’s geography, climate, landscape and ecology<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></li>\r\n 	<li><i>Discovery and early settlement</i> – exploring American Indian life ways through early exploration European settlement, the plantations era and the Civil War.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></li>\r\n 	<li><i>Modernization and growth</i> – focusing on 20th century industries such as oystering phosphates, the military, truck farming and tourism.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nThe recently redesigned exhibits comprise the first phase of a comprehensive two-phase renovation of the Exhibit Hall. Plans are underway for the second phase of the renovation, which will feature additional displays and integrated technological elements. The final phase of the renovation will be underway during 2019.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>', 'Beaufort History Museum to host open house', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'beaufort-history-museum-to-host-open-house', '', '', '2018-10-11 13:27:48', '2018-10-11 17:27:48', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37820', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37823, 4, '2018-10-11 13:29:23', '2018-10-11 17:29:23', '<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Burton-FD_Vehicle-Fire_Burton-Wells_100318.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright  wp-image-37824\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Burton-FD_Vehicle-Fire_Burton-Wells_100318-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"351\" height=\"395\"></a>Burton and Beaufort/Port Royal firefighters extinguish a vehicle fire last night which resulted in no injuries but the closure of Burton Wells Road.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>Just past 7pm yesterday, Burton and Beaufort/Port Royal firefighters were dispatched to a reported vehicle fire on Burton Well Road. Firefighters arrived on scene to find flames coming from the passenger compartment of a Chevrolet Traverse. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nFire crews quickly brought the flames under control and extinguished the fire. Burton Wells Road was closed for approximately one hour while emergency crews extinguished the fire and cleared roadway hazards. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe female driver was uninjured. The fire is still under investigation but believed to be electrical. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>', 'Vehicle fire extinguished', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'vehicle-fire-extinguished', '', '', '2018-10-11 13:29:23', '2018-10-11 17:29:23', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37823', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(37826, 4, '2018-10-11 13:30:27', '2018-10-11 17:30:27', 'The third annual Pat Conroy Literary Festival will be held in Conroy’s beloved Beaufort from Nov. 1–4. Presented in partnership between the nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center and the University of South Carolina Beaufort’s Center for the Arts, this year’s festival will address a trio of foundations central to Conroy’s writing life, and indeed to all of southern literature and culture: Faith, Family &amp; Friendship. In his timeless fiction and memoirs, Conroy’s evolving sense of self was interwoven in his questioning of religion, his conflicted but sustaining familial relationships, and his stalwart belief in the fellowship of his tribe of friends. In multifaceted exploration of our three-pronged theme, the Conroy Festival will once again offer an immersive, enticing mixture of author discussions and readings, book signings, original scholarship, performances, writing workshops, cooking demonstrations, tours, exhibitions, receptions, and gatherings—highlighted this year by the release of the new anthology <i>“Our Prince of Scribes: Writers Remember Pat Conroy.”</i>\r\n\r\nWith more than 40 presenters and performers scheduled to appear over the course of the festival’s four days, the lineup includes Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists Rick Bragg and Kathleen Parker; the Tony Award-winning North Carolina string band the Red Clay Ramblers; <i>New York Times </i>bestselling novelists Sandra Brown, Patti Callahan Henry, and Cassandra King Conroy; actor and writer Michael O’Keefe; two-time Lillian Smith Award-winning writer Anthony Grooms; Conroy’s 10th-grade Jesuit high school English teacher Joseph Monte; his Daufuskie Island student turned celebrated chef Sallie Ann Robinson; Conroy biographer Catherine Seltzer; South Carolina’s preeminent historian Walter Edgar; Gullah cultural preservationist and performing artist Ron Daise; and Nicole Seitz and Jonathan Haupt, coeditors of the newly published<i> “Our Prince of Scribes: Writers Remember Pat Conroy.”</i>\r\n\r\nFestival events range in price from being entirely free to $45–$75 for ticketed dinners and a musical performance, with discounted weekend and day passes also available. Special events include a daylong tour of Daufuskie Island led by Sallie Ann Robinson, historian Larry Rowland, and author Ellen Malphrus on Thursday, Nov. 1; a dinner at Beaufort’s Tabby Place featuring 24 of the 67 contributing writers to <i>“Our Prince of Scribes”</i> and keynoted by Kathleen Parker on Friday, Nov. 2; a BBQ reception and concert by the famed Red Clay Ramblers on Saturday, Nov. 3; and a brunch on Dataw Island with novelists Sandra Brown and Cassandra King Conroy on Sunday, Nov. 4.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe Pat Conroy Literary Festival is also an opportunity to visit, at no cost, the new and expanded location of the Pat Conroy Literary Center at 905 Port Republic Street in downtown Beaufort. During and beyond the literary festival, the Conroy Center will host a new exhibition for<i> “Our Prince of Scribes: Writers Remember Pat Conroy,”</i> featuring sketches of all 67 contributing writers (and of Conroy himself) by artist, novelist, and volume coeditor Nicole Seitz.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nFor the literary festival’s full lineup of presenters and schedule of events, and to register, visit www.patconroyliteraryfestival.org. Registration can also be made through the USCB Center for the Arts box office at 843-521-4145.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>', 'Pulitzer Winners Bragg, Parker to headline 3rd Annual Pat Conroy Literary Festival', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'pulitzer-winners-bragg-parker-to-headline-3rd-annual-pat-conroy-literary-festival', '', '', '2018-10-11 13:30:27', '2018-10-11 17:30:27', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37826', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37828, 4, '2018-10-11 13:31:47', '2018-10-11 17:31:47', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>HS Girls Golf</b></p>\r\nBeaufort High’s Izzy Stone fired a 6-over-par 78 to claim medalist honors at the Region 7-4A girls golf meet Monday at Pinecrest Golf Club in Bluffton.\r\n\r\nStone edged Hilton Head High’s Emma Hayward by three shots for the individual title, while the Eagles posted a team total of 455 to finish second behind the Seahawks (374).<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nBeaufort High’s Amelia McKnight (113) and Kyleigh Tokar (122) also earned all-region honors.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe Eagles will be back in action at the Class 4A Lower State Qualifier next Monday at the Port Royal Barony Course on Hilton Head Island.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>HS Swimming</b></p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_37830\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"423\"]<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/beaufort_Br.jpeg\"><img class=\" wp-image-37830\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/beaufort_Br.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"423\" height=\"352\"></a> Photo by Mary Beth Lyons.[/caption]\r\n\r\nBeaufort High’s boys finished 12th and the girls finished 13th at the SCHSL Class 4A Swimming Championships on Friday in Columbia. The Eagles’ boys 400-yard freestyle relay team of Samual Marrero, James Stone, Cameron Hussmann, and Witt Compton posted the team’s best finish, placing sixth. The same quartet also finished eighth in the 200-yard medley relay. The Eagles’ best finish on the girls side came in the 200 free relay, as the team of Anne Watts Tuckwiller, Anna Grace Faulds, McKenzie Daniel, and Lily Bostwick placed ninth.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nBattery Creek’s girls finished 15th in the SCHSL Class 3A Championships, as Honoka Nakajima placed eighth in the 200 freestyle and the 100 butterfly.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>HS Volleyball</b></p>\r\nBeaufort High fell in three straight sets to Region 7-4A rival Hilton Head High on Thursday, Oct. 4, losing 3-0 (25-18, 25-17, 25-22).\r\n\r\nThe Seahawks remain undefeated in the region, handing the Eagles their first region loss. The two will meet again to end the season on Oct. 18 at Beaufort High.\r\n\r\nOn a night where the Eagles’ passing game didn’t show up, the team was led in kills by Chase Vaigneur with six ,Hannah Merchant with five, and Olive Renforth, McCayla Willingham, Hailey Lamar with three apiece.\r\n\r\nThe Eagles were scheduled to resume region action Tuesday with a visit to Colleton County before a rematch in Beaufort on Thursday.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>HS Girls Tennis</b></p>\r\nBeaufort High’s girls tennis team claimed a 6-0 win over John Paul II on Thursday, Oct. 4.\r\n\r\nThe Eagles (5-4) were scheduled to travel to Bluffton for a region match Monday.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Singles</b></p>\r\nGrace Trask def. Samantha Reilly 6-1, 6-1\r\n\r\nJuliaana Lane def. Caroline Gilmore 6-1, 6-1\r\n\r\nJayne Trumps def. Sasha Couch 6-0, 6-0\r\n\r\nMadaline Confare def. Jessica Tilton 6-0, 6-0\r\n\r\nSophia Exsley def. KC Williams 6-0, 6-0\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Doubles</b></p>\r\nGracie Cunningham/Lauren Bartlett def. Reilly/Gilmore 8-3', 'Sports briefs for October 11th', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'sports-briefs-for-october-11th', '', '', '2018-10-11 13:32:31', '2018-10-11 17:32:31', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37828', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37832, 4, '2018-10-11 13:34:01', '2018-10-11 17:34:01', '<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Live in HD at the USCB Center for the Arts, Saturday, October 20, 12:55 p.m.</h3>\r\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">By Alan Schuster<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></h4>\r\nTogether with Bizet’s “<i>Carmen</i>” and Gounod’s “<i>Faust</i>,” Camille Saint-Saens’ <i>Samson et Dalila </i>ranks today as one of the three most popular operas in the entire French repertoire.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>But it wasn’t that way back in 1877 when the opera had its world premiere – not in France but in Germany. The French public – and its many opera houses – reacted negatively to Saint-Saens’ intention of putting a Biblical subject on the stage. Fifteen years later, it was finally performed at the Paris Opera – successfully.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe Biblical love story of Samson and Delilah is the next show in the Metropolitan Opera’s series, which will be simulcast live in HD at the USCB Center for the Arts at 12:55 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 20. Singing the title roles will be tenor Roberto Alagna and mezzo-soprano Elina Garanca, who were last seen together by HD audiences in 2010’s transmission of “<i>Carmen</i>.” Bass-baritone Laurent Naouri appears in the role of the High Priest, while the chorus and dancers perform major roles as well.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Synopsis</b></p>\r\nAct I: The curtain opens on a public square in Gaza, Palestine: it is 1115 BC, and the Israelites are cruelly oppressed by the Philistines. Samson, an Israelite, tries to raise their spirits by recounting the story of the Red Sea crossing. He persuades them to have faith in God’s mercy. Abimelech, satrap of Gaza, declares that belief in God will accomplish little. Samson, inspired by God, grabs Abimelech’s sword and kills him with it. He warns the Philistines that their end is near and leads to a rebellion against them. In spite of the curse, the High Priest of Dagon pronounces on the Israelites, Samson and his followers take Gaza by nightfall. Dalila, a beautiful Philistine maiden, performs a dance, enticing Samson. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nAct II:<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>At the valley of Sorek, Dalila agrees to help the High Priest overcome Samson. She seduces him, and he tells her his secret – his hair is the source of his strength. Dalila cuts off his hair as he sleeps. The Philistines capture Samson, now harmless, and blind him. They tie him to a mill wheel, which he turns with other Jewish prisoners who chide him for betraying them to a woman. Samson pleads for God’s forgiveness. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nAct III:<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>In the temple of Dagon, the High Priest is surrounded by Philistine princes. Dalila mocks Samson and challenges him to participate in their holy orgy. In the center of the temple, he is forced to his knees and made to humiliate himself before Dagon. He is between two pillars that support the roof of the temple; the High Priest commands him to make a sacrifice to Dagon. He prays to God that his strength be renewed, if only for a moment; his prayer is answered and he pushes the pillars apart. The temple collapses, killing everyone, including Samson. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>The Music</b></p>\r\nAct I: “Printemps qui commence” (Spring voices are singing all around me) — Dalila attempts to seduce Samson away from his leadership as she gazes provocatively at him, singing of how she will wait for him in a flower-scented valley. She’s joined by young maidens who swarm around him in a sensuous, pagan dance.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nAct II: “Mon cœur s\'ouvre à ta voix\" (My heart opens itself to your voice) — Dalila breaks down Samson’s resolve, leaving him powerless in her hands. This is one of opera’s most famous mezzo-soprano pieces, and also a great showcase for concerts.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nAct III: Princes and maidens engage in an exotic and provocative dance, part of a Roman festival known as the “Bacchanale”, celebrating Bacchus, the god of wine and ritual madness.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>The piece begins with an oboe solo which leads to a steady, developing pulse by the orchestra. The finale: The High Priest, Dalila and chorus: “Gloire a Dagon vainqueur” (Glory to Dagon the victorious), with the praises coming to a dramatic, theatrical ending as Samson ‘brings down the house.’ <i>Rating: PG <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></i>\r\n\r\n<i>Tickets are now available at the USCB Center for the Arts, 801 Carteret Street, Beaufort.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>All seats are general admission. Adults $20; OLLI members $18; Students $10. Order on-line at centerforthearts.com or call 843-521-4145.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span></i>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Looking Ahead<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b></p>\r\n<i>The Met’s next opera broadcast will be Puccini’s “Girl of the Golden West,” airing at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27.</i>', '‘Samson et Dalila’ is next up in Met series at USCB CFA', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'samson-et-dalila-is-next-up-in-met-series-at-uscb-cfa', '', '', '2018-10-11 13:34:01', '2018-10-11 17:34:01', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37832', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37835, 4, '2018-10-11 13:38:32', '2018-10-11 17:38:32', '<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><i>Peacock Subaru to host 3rd annual “SubieStock” to support Palmetto Animal League</i></h3>\r\nThe cool cats (and dogs) of Palmetto Animal League (PAL) are getting ready for the 3rd annual SubieStock concert event from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 18, at Peacock Subaru Hilton Head at Peacock Auto Mall in Bluffton.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/SubieStock-7-Adopters-Receive-New-Parent-Kit-1-e1539279482665.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright  wp-image-37837\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/SubieStock-7-Adopters-Receive-New-Parent-Kit-1-e1539279482665-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"360\" height=\"800\"></a>Guests will enjoy free food, beverages, door prizes and live music from one of the area’s favorite rock bands, Cranford Hollow, all while supporting the pet rescue efforts of PAL. Fee-waived pet adoptions will be available at the event, made possible through a generous grant from the ASPCA. In addition, PAL will be waiving adoption fees all day on Oct. 18, starting at noon with a SubieStock pre-party at the PAL Adoption Center in the Riverwalk Business Park in Okatie.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n“As a Palmetto Animal League Partner in Rescue, Peacock Subaru embraces our compassionate, no-kill mission,” said PAL President Amy Campanini. “SubieStock is far more than just a great time. This event gives community members the power to save animals’ lives by adopting, donating, or simply by spreading the word that homeless pets are lives worth saving.”<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe first 100 people to arrive at SubieStock with a pet supply or monetary donation for PAL will receive a free tie-dyed T shirt. The party is “BYOD” – Bring Your Own Dog – as guests are invited to bring along their dogs to the party, as Peacock Subaru Hilton Head is a dog-friendly dealership.\r\n\r\n“’Subaru Loves Pets’ is more than a motto,” explains Jill Jauch, advertising and marketing manager at Peacock Automotive. “Helping homeless animals is something all of us at Peacock Subaru care about, as many of us have rescue pets of our own. We love meeting all of the dogs that our guests bring and watching them fall in love with the adoptable dogs, too.” <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nAttendees may RSVP to be eligible for great door prizes at https://subiestock2018.eventbrite.com.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n“We’re looking forward to another successful ‘peace, love and pet rescue’ event,” said Jauch. “It furthers our ‘Subaru Loves Pets’ mission and helps support the great work that PAL does in our community.”', 'Peace, Love and Pet Rescue', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'peace-love-and-pet-rescue', '', '', '2018-10-11 13:38:32', '2018-10-11 17:38:32', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37835', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37836, 4, '2018-10-11 13:38:38', '2018-10-11 17:38:38', 'The pumpkins are in and ready to be carved into traditional jack-o-lanterns at Carteret Street Methodist Church. Here, Will shows a nice gourd to his son Jacob while they and other family members search for the elusive perfect pumpkin on Saturday, Oct. 6, on church grounds. Patch hours are Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. Funds raised from the pumpkin sales go to the church’s youth group. Photo by Bob Sofaly.', 'Pumpkin Pickin’', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'pumpkin-pickin', '', '', '2018-10-11 13:38:38', '2018-10-11 17:38:38', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37836', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37841, 4, '2018-10-11 13:48:58', '2018-10-11 17:48:58', '<h4>By Ron Callari</h4>\r\nTunnels in America made it possible for railroads to not only cross mountain passes, but also to open up America, town by town, from coast to coast. The first railroad tunnel constructed in the United States was the Staple Bend Tunnel built by the Allegheny Portage Railroad in 1831.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/IMG_0488-e1539280107894.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright  wp-image-37843\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/IMG_0488-e1539280107894-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"312\" height=\"442\"></a>Flash-forward 150-plus years, the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy was established to form a nationwide network of trails created from abandoned railroad corridors. It was a way for history to be preserved by creating something new from what went before. There are now more than 2,000 of these trails in every state, including our own in Beaufort County.\r\n\r\nThe Spanish Moss Trail emanated from the historic Magnolia Rail Line, originally constructed in 1870. Its historical significance is most vividly evident at the Depot Trailhead located just a mile from downtown Beaufort. At this juncture, residents and tourists can view the restored depot before accessing the trail. As a city walk, it\'s perfect for recreational or competitive walking, running, jogging, biking and inline skating. At its numerous rest spots, there\'s even access to recreational fishing. Its natural and historical vistas also welcome leashed pets and motorized wheelchairs.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>How do I get from here to there?</b></p>\r\nActually, the only thing this trail lacked to tie it to its railroad history was a tunnel. That was until now.\r\n\r\nThe path, which is being constructed in sections, is projected to reach 16 miles in totality, stretching from the Sands Beach in Port Royal to the Whale Branch River. Today\'s existing 10-mile trail extends from Ribaut Road in Port Royal to Poppy Hill Road, just west of the Marine Corps Air Station.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nWith the welcome addition of two Hilton hotels being built on the corner of Trask Parkway and Parris Island Gateway, however, it presented a unique traffic challenge. How do you accommodate vehicles entering the hotels\' parking lot off of Trask, traveling east or west, without conflicting with the Trail\'s foot traffic?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe city fathers\' ingenious solution: Build a 55-foot tunnel in the middle of the trails\' Segment 5, adjacent to the entrance to the new Home2 Hotel, which will open January 2019, followed by the Tru Hotel, which will debut next door in 2020.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Safety First</b></p>\r\nIn addressing traffic coming off Trask Parkway from the east and the west, vehicles traveling at speeds more than 40 mph would have little time to react to those on the Spanish Moss Trail. This prompted Beaufort County councilmen, engineers and planning officials to seek solutions.\r\n\r\nWhile trail purists opposed the new configuration, others saw advantages — a light at the end of the tunnel.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nSome were concerned with a tunnel you could proverbially not see the ending. Without light, this could create a hang-out venue of sorts, out of the purview of law enforcement officers.\r\n\r\nThe compromise reached was amenable. County officials would sanction the tunnel, if the developers would assume the expense of not only providing adequate lighting, but also one where trail users – upon the tunnel entry – would be able to see from end to end.\r\n\r\nTrail users experiencing the passageway for the first time seem to be pleased. In fact, some bicyclists have stopped to cycle back and forth before proceeding on.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n“The tunnel improves the safety of the trail user, by creating a non-obstructive passage through a busy area,” said Robb Wells, President &amp; CEO of the Greater Beaufort-Port Royal Convention &amp; Visitors Bureau. “Anything that improves the overall visitor experience is a celebration for the CVB.”\r\n\r\nAs an added bonus, overnight guests will have quick access to the trail and tunnel from the front doors of the two hotels, making it an adjunct to their exercise regimens. Additionally the Home2 All Suites will feature an outdoor saline swimming pool and fitness center.\r\n\r\n<i>Ron Callari is the VP Sales &amp; Marketing for HD Hospitality opening up the innovative Hilton brand Home2 in Beaufort, 2019.</i>', 'Spanish Moss Trail’s Tunnel Links To ‘Rails-to-Trails’ Past', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'spanish-moss-trails-tunnel-links-to-rails-to-trails-past', '', '', '2018-10-11 13:48:58', '2018-10-11 17:48:58', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37841', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37842, 4, '2018-10-11 13:46:29', '2018-10-11 17:46:29', 'The first thing that captures your attention when entering the Johnson Creek Tavern on Harbor Island is its wallpaper made out of actual dollar bills. The tradition is for locals and tourists to post their singles to the wall to both record their visit and to donate. Once a year all those George Washingtons are removed and donated to the Honor Flight Network, which pays to transport World War II veterans to memorials in Washington, D.C., erected in their honor. Submitted by Ron Callari. To submit a Lowcountry Life photo, you must be the photographer or have permission to submit the photo to be published in The Island News. Please submit high-resolution photos and include a description and/or names of the people in the picture and the name of the photographer. Email your photos to theislandnews@gmail.com.', 'Lowcountry Life', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'lowcountry-life-81', '', '', '2018-10-11 13:49:17', '2018-10-11 17:49:17', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37842', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37849, 4, '2018-10-11 13:51:54', '2018-10-11 17:51:54', 'Beaufort Academy will revive its dormant softball program this spring, the school announced Thursday.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_37850\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"285\"]<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Ulmer.jpg\"><img class=\" wp-image-37850\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Ulmer-715x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"285\" height=\"747\"></a> Jan Ulmer[/caption]\r\n\r\nAfter holding an interest meeting and finding there was sufficient interest to field a team this season, the school hired Jan Ulmer to lead the program. Ulmer is a native of the Walterboro area and played basketball and softball at Calhoun Academy (now Colleton Prep) before playing basketball at Converse College.\r\n\r\nAfter earning degrees in English and secondary education from Converse, she received her Master in Education degree from Clemson in secondary guidance and counseling and recently retired after nearly three decades as a teacher and guidance counselor.\r\n\r\nUlmer has coached girls basketball, softball, and golf throughout her career.\r\n\r\n“Above the many qualifications and accolades Coach Ulmer has, I am particularly excited about her character and ability to mentor young people,” Beaufort Academy Athletic Director Nick Field said in a release.\r\n\r\nBA plans to play 16 games this season and will be the third area SCISA school with a softball program, joining Thomas Heyward Academy and John Paul II.\r\n\r\nThe Eagles fielded a softball team for two seasons in 2007 and 2008 before a lack of interest led to its discontinuation.', 'Softball makes a comeback at BA', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'softball-makes-a-comeback-at-ba', '', '', '2018-10-11 13:51:55', '2018-10-11 17:51:55', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37849', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37851, 4, '2018-10-11 13:58:21', '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'LowCountry Habitat for Humanity reached an important milestone when it dedicated its 50th home build earlier this month.\n\nThe organization’s 25th anniversary home, located at 904 Greene Street, was dedicated to Brandi Hussmann and her family on Monday, Oct. 1.\n\nFran Calvert and Anne Helm co-chaired the 25th anniversary fund drive and event for the project to commemorate LowCountry Habitat’s 25 years of providing affordable housing in Northern Beaufort County. Lowcountry Real Estate partnered as Honorary Chair and First Federal Bank was the premier sponsor for the event.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\n\nWith the support of the Beaufort community working together to make this project a reality, the 25th anniversary build provided a hand-up to homeownership to Habitat Family Partner Brandi Hussmann, a single mother of one child who has guardianship of her nephew and two nieces that will join them living in their new home on Greene Street.\n\nAn excited crowd of approximately 75 people joined in the home dedication. Attendees were introduced to Hussmann and her family and learned the story behind the home. Pastor Shannon Mullen from St. John’s Lutheran Church provided the home blessing, and Edward Dukes and John Trask from LowCountry Real Estate presented Hussmann and her family with the keys to their new home and a Bible.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\n\n“We enjoyed having the opportunity to build in the Northwest Quadrant and look forward to continuing our partnership with the city of Beaufort as we begin construction on our next two houses located on property in the Mossy Oaks neighborhood that was generously donated to us by the city,” Executive Director Chet Houston said.', 'LowCountry Habitat for Humanity celebrates 50th home', '', 'draft', 'closed', 'closed', '', '', '', '', '2018-10-11 13:58:21', '2018-10-11 17:58:21', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37851', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37853, 4, '2018-10-11 13:55:46', '2018-10-11 17:55:46', '<em>Photo above:&nbsp;The Sommerall family of Beaufort and friends from Water’s Edge United Methodist Church walk down Paris Avenue in Port Royal during the Walk For Water. Photos by Bob Sofaly.</em>\r\n\r\nAn estimated 330 walkers joined the second annual Beaufort Walk for Water on Saturday, Sept. 22 in Port Royal. Thus far more than $30,000 has been raised to provide sustainable, safe water around the world. All donations benefit Water Mission, a well-renowned nonprofit Christian engineering organization headquartered in Charleston that builds safe water solutions in developing countries and disaster areas.\r\n\r\n“What struck me the most was a true community feel of this year\'s event”, said Jeneane Ryan, chair of the Beaufort Walk for Water committee. “More than twice the number of sponsors of last year came onboard, and adding to that in-kind sponsors who gave of their time, services or products, everyone really came together for this common purpose and the community got right behind us.”\r\n\r\nThe event kicked off with live music by \'Blue Mudd\' entertaining the walkers as they arrived at Live Oaks Park for registration. Capitol Coffee offered free coffee and people could support Murphy\'s Pucker-Up with a refreshing beverage from their “LemonAid” cart. Water Mission was on hand to educate and demonstrate their water filtration systems, and Beaufort-Jasper Water &amp; Sewer Authority handed out cool water to thirsty walkers.\r\n\r\nAfter the opening ceremonies with speeches by Kevin Herr of Water Mission, Robert Lasher of Beaufort Walk for Water, and Rev. Patrick Perryman of First Presbyterian Church of Beaufort, who also conducted a prayer, the participants picked up their empty buckets and began the 3-mile route. At The Sands, the Port Royal Fire Department helped walkers fill their buckets with dirty water and carry it back to the park.\r\n\r\nThe 3-mile walk through Port Royal simulated the much more treacherous walk that millions of women and children in developing countries walk daily to retrieve water for their family\'s needs. In most cases, even after walking for miles and miles, the water they collect is contaminated. Every 20 seconds one child dies from being poisoned with bacteria-filled water, while ironically, by current estimations, a mere $35 can provide one person with safe water for life.\r\n\r\n“The fact that almost 2,300 children die every day from basic water-borne diseases is just something that you can\'t ignore”, Ryan said. “I was in Haiti just after the earthquake in 2010 and witnessed this first-hand, and it broke my heart. I just knew I had to get involved, knowing that it is possible to make a difference, and I found that Water Mission shared my ambition.”\r\n\r\nSince 2001, Water Mission has used innovative technology and engineering expertise to provide access to safe water for more than 3.6 million people in 55 countries. Water Mission has over 250 staff members working around the world in permanent country programs located in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Notably, Charity Navigator has awarded Water Mission its highest four-star rating 12 years in a row, a distinction shared by less than one percent of the charities rated by this organization.\r\n\r\nWith six different church denominations and numerous local businesses supporting Beaufort Walk for Water, now only in its second year, Ryan and the committee see how the common cause unites Beaufort in ways she could only dream of.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n“I always felt that the goal was to increase awareness about the world water crisis, and the fact that we are able to raise funds for Water Mission to continue this fight means so much,” Ryan said. “The Walk is such an upbeat, positive event that makes people not only feel good, but one that makes people really think.”\r\n\r\nThe committee will soon start planning for Beaufort Walk for Water 2019, knowing the work to eliminate the global water crisis is far from done. Now there is a momentum to keep this movement going.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n“The walk might be behind us for this year, but we can keep educating people and working all year behind the scenes, updating our social media and answering questions until it\'s time to up the ante for the 2019 Walk,” Ryan said.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe committee welcomes anyone interested in being involved to get in touch with them.\r\n\r\nFor more information follow @BeaufortWalkForWater on Facebook and Instagram, or call 843-769- 7395. Sponsorship inquiries only may be directed to Robert Lasher at 843-906-8118. Donations can be made online at events.watermissions.org/Beaufort18.', 'More than 330 walkers picked up the bucket for Beaufort Walk for Water 2018', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'more-than-330-walkers-picked-up-the-bucket-for-beaufort-walk-for-water-2018', '', '', '2018-10-11 14:00:41', '2018-10-11 18:00:41', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37853', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37861, 4, '2018-10-11 17:40:30', '2018-10-11 21:40:30', '<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><i>30th anniversary Valentine Ball chairs have deep ties to Beaufort Memorial</i></span></h2>\r\nParty planning is in full swing for Beaufort’s most anticipated social affair – the 30th annual Valentine Ball benefitting the Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe popular charity event takes place the weekend of Feb. 8-9 at Tabby Place in downtown Beaufort and includes the elegant Cocktail Affair on Friday evening, followed Saturday night by pre-gala dinner parties and the black-tie ball.\r\n\r\n“This is Beaufort’s premier party with a purpose,” said Allison Coppage, who is co-chairing the event with her husband, Ben, along with BMH general surgeon Dr. Stephen Sisco and his wife, Laurie. “People recognize the importance of the hospital to our community and look forward to the ball each year.”\r\n\r\nSince its inception in 1990, the Valentine Ball has raised nearly $5 million for a wide range of hospital improvements, from the expansion of the ER to digital diagnostic technology for the Breast Health Center. Proceeds from the 2019 fundraiser are earmarked for the renovation of Beaufort Memorial’s surgical pavilion.\r\n\r\n“Having worked in the operating room, I understand and appreciate the value updating the surgical suites can have on patients and staff alike,” said Laurie Sisco, who was a surgical technologist for several years in the unit. “Providing efficiency and safety, with an environment conducive to creating sterile working conditions, are of the utmost importance.”<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nWith broad community support for the hospital, the co-chairs have had no trouble enlisting the dozens of volunteers it takes to organize the Foundation’s signature fundraiser. Committees tasked with various aspects of the festivities are busy at work coordinating the evening’s musical entertainment and decadent dessert bar, soliciting items for the silent auction and recruiting hosts for the pre-ball dinner parties to be held in some 50 private Beaufort residences.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n“The size of the dinner parties can range from six to 30,” said Coppage, who has co-hosted dinners twice in recent years. “That’s one of the things that makes them so much fun. Every party is unique.”\r\n\r\nIn addition to providing the venue for the parties, the hosts decorate their homes and plan the menu. Over 400 guests will attend the pre-ball dinner parties.\r\n\r\nAmong the first to volunteer were Coppage’s parents, Dr. Brad and Cindy Collins. The 2019 event will be their 19th dinner party.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n“I remember their first party in 1998,” Coppage said. “I helped mom in the kitchen prep her famous seafood strudel, a true labor of love that I served at my own dinner party in 2017.”<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe honorary chairs of the Cocktail Affair, Vicki and Jon Verity, also have a long history with the Foundation event. Jon’s parents were among the first Beaufort residents to host a dinner party for the Valentine Ball.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n“After dad passed away in 2007, we have continued the tradition of hosting a dinner every year,” Jon Verity said. “We have always enjoyed meeting many new people who have attended over the years.”<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nTickets for the 2019 Valentine Ball weekend are now available online. Cocktail Affair tickets are $80 per person, gala tickets $150 and tickets for both events are $200. For more information about the Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation fundraiser, visit valentineball.org or call the Foundation at (843) 522-5774.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n<em>Photo at top:&nbsp;Honorary chairs for Friday night’s Cocktail Affair are Vicki and Jon Verity (left). Saturday’s night’s Valentine Ball co-chairs are Laurie and Steve Sisco, MD, (center) and Allison and Ben Coppage (right). Photo by Paul Nurnberg.</em>', 'Still having a Ball!', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'still-having-a-ball', '', '', '2018-10-12 09:42:56', '2018-10-12 13:42:56', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37861', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37864, 4, '2018-10-11 18:43:33', '2018-10-11 22:43:33', 'Absentee voting is now open throughout South Carolina for voters meeting any of the 15 legal reasons allowing for absentee voting.\r\n\r\nIf you fit any of these descriptions, you can apply online to have your absentee ballot sent to you in the mail by your local county election commission or vote absentee in-person.\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>Persons qualified to vote by absentee ballot:</li>\r\n 	<li>Persons 65 years of age or older</li>\r\n 	<li>Persons who plan to be on vacation outside their county of residence on Election Day</li>\r\n 	<li>Persons who for reasons of employment will not be able to vote on Election Day</li>\r\n 	<li>Persons who are physically disabled</li>\r\n 	<li>Persons attending sick or physically disabled persons</li>\r\n 	<li>Government employees serving outside their county of residence on Election Day and their spouses and dependents residing with them</li>\r\n 	<li>Overseas Citizens</li>\r\n 	<li>Members of the Armed Forces or Merchant Marine serving outside their county of residence and their spouses and dependents residing with them</li>\r\n 	<li>Persons serving with the American Red Cross or with the United Service Organizations (USO) who are attached to and serving with the Armed Forces outside their county of residence and their spouses and dependents residing with them</li>\r\n 	<li>Students attending school outside their county of residence and their spouses and dependents residing with them</li>\r\n 	<li>Persons serving as a juror in state or federal court on Election Day</li>\r\n 	<li>Persons admitted to the hospital as emergency patients on Election Day or within a four-day period before the election</li>\r\n 	<li>Persons with a death or funeral in the family within three days before the election</li>\r\n 	<li>Persons confined to a jail or pre-trial facility pending disposition of arrest or trial</li>\r\n 	<li>Certified poll watchers, poll managers, and county election officials working on Election Day</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nFor more information about absentee voting in Beaufort County, visit scvotes.org/absentee-voting or call 843-255-6900.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>GET THE FACTS ON SALES AND USE TAX</strong></p>\r\nBeaufort County is hosting a Public Informational Meeting about the upcoming 1-cent sales tax which will be on the November ballot. It will be held from <b>6-8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 18,</b> in the Lady\'s Island Middle School cafeteria. For Northern Beaufort County, this ties into the Lady\'s Island Plan 2018, along with some sidewalk/multi-use path improvements around the northern portion of the county.', 'Absentee voting is now open', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'absentee-voting-is-now-open', '', '', '2018-10-12 09:44:16', '2018-10-12 13:44:16', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37864', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37866, 4, '2018-10-11 19:44:30', '2018-10-11 23:44:30', 'All 56 Burton firefighters and their spouses will be wearing pink shirts this month to support those suffering from and surviving breast cancer, as well as to bring awareness to a disease that kills more than 40,000 women each year according to the American Cancer Society and the importance of early detection in combating it. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe Burton Fire District, a provider of both Basic and Advanced Life Support medical services, are not only first responders to fires and accidents, but also to those suffering from diseases, many of whom are in the late stages. People suffering from such diseases often use 911, and many times firefighters have watched over time as it takes its toll on the patient and their families.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nSo Burton firefighters have decided to do something about it during October, which is breast cancer awareness month. By wearing pink shirts, Burton firefighters and their families hope to bring awareness to this deadly disease by not only encouraging financial donations to help with research and treatment, but most importantly, to encourage early detection. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nBecause firefighters are first responders, Burton Fire Chief Harry Rountree says that firefighters out in the community encouraging people about the importance of early detection in battling this disease is in line with the ethos of the Burton Fire District.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>“Our purpose is to alleviate suffering,” Chief Rountree said. “The best way to do that is to encourage that first response of early detection.” <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nRountree said this effort is just one of many ways the Burton FD is increasing public outreach in a preventive and proactive manner. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n“Having our spouses and families involved is important,” Rountree said. “This effort is from our families to those who will be impacted by this disease, and hopefully, those who will use early detection to beat it.”', 'Breast Cancer a Family Affair at the Burton Fire District', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'breast-cancer-a-family-affair-at-the-burton-fire-district', '', '', '2018-10-12 09:45:57', '2018-10-12 13:45:57', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37866', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(37868, 4, '2018-10-11 18:45:45', '2018-10-11 22:45:45', '<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Beaufort Police Department hosts annual event</h2>\r\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Story and photo by Bob Sofaly</h4>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_37870\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"389\"]<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/RES2852.jpg\"><img class=\" wp-image-37870\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/RES2852-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"389\" height=\"697\"></a> Left: PT-3 Eric Hayes, left, of the Beaufort Police Department, gets a little help from Booker Brunson, 5, while parking cars at the annual Community Night Out. Booker said he wants to be a police officer when he grows up.[/caption]\r\n\r\nHundreds of people took part the annual Community Night Out to visit with police, firefighters and officers from the Department of Natural Resources for an evening of fellowship and goodwill at the playground along Washington Street on Tuesday, Oct. 2, according the Chief Matt Clancy of the Beaufort Police Department.\r\n\r\n“It’s an opportunity for the community to get together and meet the officers in an informal setting instead of seeing them in a working situation,” Beaufort Police Chief Matt Clancy said. “The better the community gets to know the officers and vice versa, the better off all involved are.”\r\n\r\nLt. Charles Squires says the department’s ongoing Community Oriented Policing efforts have paid off. “Events like this help the relationship with the community,” Squires said. “We have events like this throughout the year. It helps maintain trust between the police officers and the community. I think it’s definitely paid off. We don’t have the problems the other areas have because of things like this… These things help keep the community healthy and that helps keep the bad guys away.”', 'Community Night Out', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'community-night-out', '', '', '2018-10-12 09:48:16', '2018-10-12 13:48:16', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=37868', 0, 'post', '', 0);
