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(49561, 4, '2021-04-22 07:21:25', '2021-04-22 11:21:25', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Local efforts to protect from flooding bear watching</strong><br><br>LADY’S ISLAND – Anyone remember the massive dirt relocation project in 2018, when a reported 20,000 dump truck loads of dirt were hauled into what is now the Walmart site?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you recall that period of Lady’s Island development, when it looked like the developers were building a mountain next to the marsh, you might remember seeing truck after truck bringing in dirt to raise the elevation of the proposed commercial center so it would be in compliance with flood level regulations, since the area is known to … well … flood.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It wasn’t just the new Walmart project that prompted concerned planners, government officials, developers, business leaders, the Coastal Conservation District and the Sea Island Coalition to put their heads together and come up with some amendments to development codes to stop such environmental craziness.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The proposed “infill ordinance” which has already been adopted by the city of Beaufort and is before the Port Royal town council and the County Council’s Natural Resources committees applies to land which is not more than 10 feet below sea level.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>While it allows for some infill, only 33 percent of a large parcel can be elevated, not the entire parcel which was the case for Walmart.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A second ordinance change making its way through the municipal and county channels is called the Coastal Resilience Overlay District. Proposed by the county’s Storm Water Task Force, the ordinance would require any real estate transactions of properties 10 feet below sea level to be marked with a disclaimer.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This ordinance is still under consideration by the county as well as the two municipalities since the local Association of REALTORS and the Hilton Head Homebuilders Association have questioned the need, contending there are existing requirements that already warn potential buyers.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There’s a story going around about a new property owner in the area who, upon discovering part of his new home site sometimes flooded, went to the county for permission to build a barrier in the setback zones.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When asked by the county staff how often the flooding occurred, his answer was twice a day.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Well sir, your property includes marshland,” he was told.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Well, I didn’t know that. I’m not from around here. How could I know?”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Just saying.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><br><strong>And here it is – The tree report</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>LADY’S ISLAND – Plans for the long-awaited Harris Teeter grocery and filling station are moving along in the city’s planning department, with the most recent approval for landscaping and lighting granted by the Design Review Board.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>And for those who might be mildly curious about the future of the trees on the site at the corner of Sams Point Road and Sea Island Corridor (does anyone NOT know where this is?), yes, more are coming down ... 154 to be exact.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>True, many of the trees are smaller, considered by city regulations to be “not significant” trees. But there’s at least one large Magnolia tree along Sams Point Way, a sad reminder of a beautiful Magnolia grove that once graced the wooded lot, that has a red X on it.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Probably fewer and fewer local residents remember the three-year fight in the mid-1990s for that wooded parcel, a fight which went all the way to the S.C. Supreme Court before final approval was given.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Forty-seven live oaks gave their lives for that Publix and what some customers cursed as the worse parking lot in the area.<br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>In case you missed it</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>BEAUFORT – The County Council’s plans to impose a $169 annual garbage collection fee for all county residents – including folks in the municipalities – has made it past second reading and awaits only a third and final vote before passage.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Council last week unanimously approved the new fee, which will replace the solid waste tax on tax bills.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>That’s the same meeting where they voted to drop the mandatory mask requirement so not a lot was said about additional garbage fees.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><br><strong>Keeping up with the room count</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>BEAUFORT – As local hoteliers, like their hospitality counterparts, are struggling to find staff to work in their places of business, we eagerly await the completion of other hotels in the area to intensify the situation.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Last summer, the city gave approval to a third five-story, 116-room hotel at the corner of Trask Parkway and Parris Island Gateway. While construction hasn’t begun, the new Substation on the block has opened to the joy of those who reside in the adjoining two hotels.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We’re also eagerly awaiting opening of the five-story, 111-room SpringHill Suites by Marriott, which has loomed over Boundary Street since before the COVID pandemic began.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Then there’s the 12-room boutique hotel under construction on Carteret Street where the old Boombears Toy Store once stood.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>No dates for completion are set for any of these because that’s information developers don’t like to share.<br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Welcome back</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>BEAUFORT – Just in time to enjoy all our new hotel rooms with minimum staff to maintain them, the Marine Corps is reopening the Parris Island Depot to weekly graduation ceremonies.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The ceremonies, which pre-Covid brought hundreds of families to the area to see their young Marines graduate, have been closed to the public since March 2020.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beginning May 7, graduating recruits will be allowed two guests at the Friday morning ceremonies.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>And face masks are required.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Lolita Huckaby Watson is a community volunteer and former reporter/editorial assistant/columnist with The Beaufort Gazette, The Savannah Morning News, Bluffton Today, Beaufort Today and The Robesonian (Lumberton, N.C.). She can be reached at bftbay@gmail.com.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'LOWCOUNTRY LOWDOWN', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'lowcountry-lowdown-32', '', '', '2021-04-22 07:21:28', '2021-04-22 11:21:28', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49561', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(49563, 4, '2021-04-21 07:21:00', '2021-04-21 11:21:00', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>April 22 – Beaufort-Jasper Water and Sewer Authority, 8 a.m., watch at www.bjwsa.org/publicmeeting</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>April 22 – Beaufort County Zoning Board of Appeals, 5 p.m., virtual meeting, watch on The County Channel</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>April 22 – Lowcountry Council of Governments, 6 p.m., virtual meeting, watch on the LCOG Facebook page</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>April 22 – Park and Tree Advisory Commission, 3 p.m., watch via Zoom or on the city’s Facebook page</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>April 23 – Northern Beaufort County Regional Plan Implementation Committee, 9:30 a.m., virtual meeting, for meeting information check beaufortcountysc.gov</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>April 23 – Beaufort County Council Administrator Budget Workshop, 10 a.m. – noon, watch on The County Channel</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>April 26 – Beaufort Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees Finance Meeting, 7:30 a.m., Zoom meeting, for meeting information check beaufortcountysc.gov</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>April 26 – Beaufort County Council Caucus, 5 p.m., watch on The County Channel; also open with limited seating, participants must wear a mask and adhere to social distancing guidelines</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>April 26 – Beaufort County Council Regular Meeting, 6 p.m., watch on The County Channel; also open with limited seating, participants must wear a mask and adhere to social distancing guidelines</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>April 27 – Beaufort City Council, Work Session, 5 p.m., Regular Meeting, 7 p.m., watch via Zoom or on the city’s Facebook page</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>April 28 – Beaufort Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees, 7:30 a.m., Zoom meeting, for meeting information check beaufortcountysc.gov</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>April 28 – Board of Voter Registration and Elections of Beaufort County, 2 p.m., virtual meeting, for meeting information check beaufortcountysc.gov</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Meetings are updated as of press time and do not reflect any last minute cancellations.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'PUBLIC MEETINGS FOR APRIL 22-28', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'public-meetings-for-april-22-28', '', '', '2021-04-22 07:22:35', '2021-04-22 11:22:35', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49563', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(49565, 4, '2021-04-21 07:22:00', '2021-04-21 11:22:00', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>From staff reports</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It\'s time to pull out spring soiree attire and enjoy \"Brunch on the Bluff\" to kick off a celebration of 50 years of the Beaufort County Open Land Trust.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>On April 27, 1971, the Beaufort County Open Land Trust was formed, and in 1973 the Bay Street Bluff was officially purchased. The purchase of this property was the first for the Open Land Trust and led to other purchases under the herald “protecting the Bay Street Bluff,” which to date is one of the most iconic views in Beaufort.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Beaufort County Open Land Trust is excited to begin a year of celebrating the 50th anniversary by hosting a kick-off event in this very spot named, “Brunch on the Bluff.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The event is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, May 1 at the Bay Street Bluff, 1806 Bay St.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Catering is by Susan Mason, including her famous crab cakes, and there will be live music and an open bar.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Tickets are $100 and can be purchased at https://bit.ly/3apeh4o.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Brunch on the Bluff to mark 50 years of Open Land Trust', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'brunch-on-the-bluff-to-mark-50-years-of-open-land-trust', '', '', '2021-04-22 07:24:18', '2021-04-22 11:24:18', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49565', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(49567, 4, '2021-04-21 07:24:00', '2021-04-21 11:24:00', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>From staff reports</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Beaufort County Alcohol and Drug Abuse Department (BCADAD), in partnership with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office and the Lowcountry Alliance for Healthy Youth, is participating in the DEA National Rx Take Back program.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This program allows people to dispose of unused prescription drugs properly.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, April 24, at the Beaufort County Bluffton Government Center, 4819 Bluffton Parkway, Bluffton, and the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Center, 2001 Duke Street, Beaufort.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The following items will not be accepted: inventory from medical practices, liquid medicines, syringes or needles, or medical waste. More information on DEA National Rx Take Back can be found at https://bit.ly/3v1x7GA.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you or someone you know has a substance use problem, call 843-255-6000 to reach the Beaufort office or 843-255-6020 for the Bluffton office. During an emergency, please call 911.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For more information about this event, call the Beaufort County Alcohol and Drug Abuse Department at 843-255-6013.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'County offers chance to dispose of prescription drugs', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'county-offers-chance-to-dispose-of-prescription-drugs', '', '', '2021-04-22 07:25:19', '2021-04-22 11:25:19', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49567', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(49570, 4, '2021-04-21 07:25:00', '2021-04-21 11:25:00', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Given the fact that Northern Beaufort County, as well as several other areas across the county, state and country are experiencing extreme staff shortages, the Beaufort Area Hospitality Association will be holding a Summer 2021 Job Fair for Hospitality &amp; Tourism related businesses and jobs in an effort to fill the many vacant positions and support our industry.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The event is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday, May 4 at the Holiday Inn &amp; Suites Beaufort.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>All BAHA Partners are free to reserve a table at the event and prospective employees are asked to sigh up, as well, at https://bit.ly/3gjhOoG.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'BAHA hosting job fair', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'baha-hosting-job-fair', '', '', '2021-04-22 07:26:19', '2021-04-22 11:26:19', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49570', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(49572, 4, '2021-04-21 07:26:00', '2021-04-21 11:26:00', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Congratulations, Amanda Dickman</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>On behalf of the Board of the Friends of Beaufort Library, I would like to congratulate Amanda Dickman on her appointment as Library Director for our County library system. This was a very smart appointment!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Ms. Dickman was well-mentored by her worthy predecessor, Ray McBride, and the Friends Board has enjoyed working with her for some time now. Aside from her excellent professional qualifications, she has the temperament to draw staff, Boards, County officials and the community together – no small achievement in these times.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>– Carol Brown, President, Friends of Beaufort Library</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'LETTER TO THE EDITOR', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'letter-to-the-editor-48', '', '', '2021-04-22 07:28:14', '2021-04-22 11:28:14', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49572', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(49574, 4, '2021-04-22 07:33:21', '2021-04-22 11:33:21', '<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"right\",\"id\":49482,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Jow-Dobbratz-as-Officer-Candidate.jpg\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Jow-Dobbratz-as-Officer-Candidate.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49482\"/></a></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort’s Joe Dobbratz, 93, joined the United States Marine Corps in 1951 during the Korean War. He attended the only OCS class held at MCRTD Parris Island since WWI. Posted to Pohang, Korea after commissioning, he later earned his wings as a Marine aviator, ultimately flying both helos and fixed wing aircraft including the CH-46 in Vietnam, the C-130 to and from Antarctica, and various combat aircraft. Senior officer billets included the Pentagon, as Chief of Staff at Quantico, in command of the Headquarters Support Squadron and as Executive Officer at MCAS Beaufort. Colonel Dobbratz retired in 1981.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>– Compiled by John Chubb, American Legion Post 9. For nominations, contact jechubb1@gmail.com.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'VETERAN OF THE WEEK: JOE DOBBRATZ', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'veteran-of-the-week-joe-dobbratz', '', '', '2021-04-22 07:37:34', '2021-04-22 11:37:34', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49574', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(49790, 4, '2021-05-05 12:02:23', '2021-05-05 16:02:23', '', '04162020 Harobr River Bridge -4017', 'Bob Sofaly file photo  (April 16, 2020)\nThe old Harbor River turret bridge will be dismantled. Steel and concrete from the old bridge will be transported to different areas off shore to creat artificial reefs for recreational fishing.', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '04162020-harobr-river-bridge-4017', '', '', '2021-05-05 14:51:19', '2021-05-05 18:51:19', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/04162020-Harobr-River-Bridge-4017.jpeg', 0, 'attachment', 'image/jpeg', 0),
(49579, 4, '2021-04-22 07:42:52', '0000-00-00 00:00:00', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A goose traveling through the area stopped to inspect its surroundings. Photo by Bob Sofaly. 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.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:categories /-->', 'LOWCOUNTRY LIFE', '', 'draft', 'closed', 'closed', '', '', '', '', '2021-04-22 07:42:52', '2021-04-22 11:42:52', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49579', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(49580, 4, '2021-04-22 07:42:21', '2021-04-22 11:42:21', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A goose traveling through the area stopped to inspect its surroundings. Photo by Bob Sofaly. 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.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'LOWCOUNTRY LIFE', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'lowcountry-life-155', '', '', '2021-04-22 07:42:25', '2021-04-22 11:42:25', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49580', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(49582, 4, '2021-04-22 07:49:03', '2021-04-22 11:49:03', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>By Mindy Lucas</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Property owners need to take action if they’ve received approval for demolition and not sit on permits forever, the City of Beaufort’s Historic District Review Board says.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>That was one of seven recommendations put forward in a letter written and approved by members of the review board to be sent to the city for consideration.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“In the past, demolition permits have been approved and property owners have not taken action in a timely manner,” the letter starts. “When an owner receives approval to demolish a structure, action should be taken to demolish and therefore&nbsp;prevent further hazardous or unsafe conditions to the property.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There are currently no expiration dates placed on approvals and permits issued by the City of Beaufort.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>However, in its two-page letter dated April 1, the review board suggests the city change the Beaufort Code to place a 24-month limit on demolition after the property owner receives approval and an issuance of a Certificate of Appropriateness.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Under the revised code, property owners would be required to receive a permit for demolition and complete the demolition process and cleanup before the expiration date. In addition, demolition approvals would not receive automatic extensions as they have in the past.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The recommendations come on the heels of recent controversy over the demolition of several buildings in Beaufort’s downtown commercial district that many residents believed were happening too close together or without much warning.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In addition, both board members and residents have said they do not wish to see vacant lots sitting empty while projects either continue to make their way through other stages of planning, stall altogether or take years to complete.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“While I do understand there is concern about this process, we are charged with following through the very best we can with these laws and make the best decision we can make on each of them,” said review board chairman John Dickerson at the board’s March meeting.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Some, such as the Bampfield Building at 307 West Street, torn down in March, are thought to have had historical significance.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>However, that building and another at 211 Charles Street, also slated for demolition, wasn’t on the city’s list of contributing properties which the review board has said it is charged with going by.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>While the city’s preservation manuals and list of contributing and non-contributing properties are currently being reviewed in a separate process, many have said the city needs to also review its demolition ordinances.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>At the March meeting of the Historic District Review Board (HDRB), Historic Beaufort Foundation asked for a moratorium on all demolitions planned for the downtown historic district until the city’s demolition process could be revisited.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>However, at least two review board members said the HDRB didn’t have the right to issue moratoriums.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We don’t have the ability based on the Beaufort Code, Milner or anything else. No where in there does it say we have the ability to do a moratorium because we want to in the future go have somebody do something like revise the contributing property list,” Dickerson said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The board’s letter goes on to list several other recommendations including approval of demolition for contributing historic structures be based on the structural integrity of the building and other compelling information. Demolition for non-contributing structures may be approved provided clear reasons warrant demolition for the good of projects that enhance the community, the letter also stated.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It is unknown when the city will take up the issue. The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting is April 27.<br><br><strong>RECENTLY DEMOLISHED</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The following buildings in Beaufort’s downtown commercial district have been demolished in last three years:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Bampfield Building, at 307 West Street</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>821 Port Republic, directly across from The Beaufort Inn</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>346 West Street, former home of Nippy’s restaurant</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>BUILDINGS SET TO BE DEMOLISHED</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>211 Charles Street, home of a former A&amp;P grocery store</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>905 Port Republic Street, former home of the Pat Conroy Literary Center and other businesses<br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Mindy Lucas is the Beaufort reporter for The Island News and is a staff writer for Lowcountry Weekly. 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(49661, 4, '2021-04-29 07:17:45', '2021-04-29 11:17:45', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Chapter 3: Intimidation, Retribution and Backlash</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>By David Taub</strong><br><br>With don David (henceforth dD) securely locked safely in his Casa Principal shelter, his “army” awaited the uncertain response of Los Bastardos (henceforth LB). 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All members of dD’s army watched as the tank of an SUV hauled out as if leaving the starting line of the Indy 500, tires screeching, dust flying. An arm stuck out of the rear window, attached hand with a middle digit raised. They did not seem inclined to stay and chat.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A loud knock on dD’s “prison” door sounded; “Who is it? he asked.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A3 announced himself, unlocked the door and entered. A3 told dD to follow him. Without another word, together, they walked out toward the gathering at the gate.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A3 asked dD directly and in a very stern official-like voice if dD had given LB a 10-year agreement to lease HY to LB; dD couldn’t contain his laughter. That got the attention of the other lawyers when dD then barked, “Not no, but hell no! Not in this life or any other.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A3 began to translate the “contract” to dD; immediately, all the attorneys began to point out numerous contradictions in the so-called document. On the last page where dD’s signature appeared, clearly indicated it was taken from a long-ago document signed and sealed by dD’s Beaufort attorney; it was in a different type font than the rest of the so-called “contract.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>No question that LB had taken this signature page from another document, and attached this forged signature to the false “contract.” The front page called for a 10-year “lease,” but on Page 4, it set forth a termination date that was but two years henceforth. As A3 continued his translation, everyone laughed, including the police officers.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Everyone took turns reading the forged and fake “contract” and after vigorous debate, all agreed unequivocally that it was forged, a fake and totally false. A3 took photos of the entire fake document on his iPhone, and gave it back to the Chief of Police.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It would not be the last time LB attempted such a foolish amateurish show of intimidation.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Meanwhile, two trusted village ladies were escorted to the kitchen where they began to prepare lunch. A3 retrieved dD and escorted him to the bar, where his “army” had gathered.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>They began to drink the cold beer that crowded the bar’s refrigerator. Everyone exhaled noisily a collective sigh of relief, began laughing and congratulating themselves on a quick (and silent) invasion, with peaceful re-acquisition of dD’s hacienda the centerpiece of unintelligible dialogue.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After too many beers, dD thought he would make a clever announcement. First, in halting Spanish, he thanked one and all for their heroic work. “Viva don David” they yelled and raised beer cans in salute. You would have thought “General” dD had just led a successful rebellion on the entire country.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In response, dD said that they should thank Jazabel for “los regalos” (the gifts) of all her beer they were drinking with gusto. Everyone laughed, and dD ordered another round of pro bono beer, again thanking Jazabel for her generosity, even if she was unaware of it. 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Initially the Ports Authority said “no”, but eventually the Ports Authority said “yes.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For the new deal to work, Georgia has to agree on becoming a partner with Jasper. And Georgia has hesitated — probably of because of the money they’ve spent on Hutchinson Island. But Hutchinson comes with its own problem — the Talmadge Bridge is too low for the new generation of container ships that will soon come calling in Savannah.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Strangely, the same problem exists for Charleston where the Cooper River Bridge (a/k/a the Arthur Ravenel Bridge) is too low for the new ships.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>And, of course, this graceful barrier works to the advantage of the Jasper site — the Jasper port is seaward of the Talmadge Bridge and that means no billion-dollar replacement has to be brought into Georgia’s equation.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Now Georgia has to decide if it can work with Jasper. And Jasper has to decide if money will be involved — will it seek tax revenue? Or does the county simply want the jobs and the ancillary businesses that are sure to locate near the new port?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The next few months will be crucial. And perhaps, when they hang the Davis portrait, he will be clutching his own blueprints.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Scott Graber is a lawyer, novelist, veteran columnist and longtime resident of Port Royal. He can be reached at cscottgraber@gmail.com.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Next few months crucial for Jasper Port project', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'next-few-months-crucial-for-jasper-port-project', '', '', '2021-04-29 07:53:29', '2021-04-29 11:53:29', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49666', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(49670, 4, '2021-04-29 07:55:56', '2021-04-29 11:55:56', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>From staff reports</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) is frequently contacted concerning wild turkey nests that appear to be abandoned, resulting in concern for the welfare of the nest and eggs.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>However, SCDNR makes it clear in a recent media release that it is against the law to rob any wild turkey nests or to possess wild turkey eggs.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In South Carolina, nesting by wild turkeys typically begins in mid-April and continues through May, with most poults hatching by mid-June. Farmers who are cutting and baling hay are likely to see the nests/eggs as turkeys nest around the same time. Although hens are occasionally killed by the equipment, many times they are simply flushed from the nest and typically do not return because there is no cover left in the field once the hay is cut.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Hens also continue to roost in trees as normal while laying and do not begin continuous incubation until all egg laying is complete. That being the case, finding an unattended turkey nest is not uncommon. Once again, concern for the welfare of the nest and eggs leads individuals to take the eggs and attempt to care for them.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Laws prohibiting robbing turkey nests and possessing eggs are in place for a good reason. Wild turkeys that are hatched by humans lose virtually all the instincts that allow them to survive in the wild. Additionally, many attempts to hatch eggs are for the purpose of raising the birds to be released to increase local turkey populations. However, not only do these pen-raised turkeys have poor survival, they are often commingled with other domestic fowl which may harbor diseases that could be detrimental to wild turkeys in the area if the pen-raised birds escape or are released.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>State law also prohibits the release of pen-raised turkeys into the wild.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Purchasing “wild” strain turkeys that are for sale by poultry hatcheries is also illegal since it is unlawful to import any wild turkey into the state.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Taking wild turkey eggs, releasing pen-raised turkeys illegal', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'taking-wild-turkey-eggs-releasing-pen-raised-turkeys-illegal', '', '', '2021-04-29 07:57:02', '2021-04-29 11:57:02', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49670', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(49672, 4, '2021-04-29 08:05:07', '2021-04-29 12:05:07', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>South Carolina’s 2021 Baltimore Oriole Winter Survey, conducted recently by the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR), had a record-breaking number of participants and orioles tallied.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This year the survey had 180 participants, and 859 orioles were reported. This was double SCDNR’s largest previous participation and almost double the largest number of orioles tallied.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>SCDNR’s survey Feb. 12-15 was held in conjunction with the Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC). The combination of these citizen-science projects allowed SCDNR to get a better picture of the status and distribution of this beautiful songbird wintering in the Palmetto State.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Participants counted and reported the largest number of orioles they could see at one time, in one view, on one, two, three or all four days of the survey period. When possible, the age and sex of the orioles were recorded as well.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Participants were also encouraged to report the absence of orioles, when they have had them in past winters. Reporting the absence of orioles is just as important to the survey as the number of orioles seen. Even if participants were unable to participate during the survey period, they could report the numbers of orioles, using the same counting procedure as for the survey, to report oriole numbers seen during the winter months (December, January and February).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“The large numbers of orioles reported this year does not necessarily reflect a notable increase in the wintering population, but rather a result of increased participation and weather conditions,” said Lex Glover, wildlife technician with SCDNR’s Bird Conservation Program. “We had an impressive 124 new participants this year, due to survey announcements through press releases and social media outlets. Also, increased interest in bird-feeding activities, spawned by the COVID-19 pandemic, contributed to the awareness of this species visiting feeders. The weather during the survey period, rainy and cold, likely had orioles frequenting feeders more often than in previous surveys. Feeders provided them with food resources, while weather conditions were not favorable for foraging for natural foods.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Next year’s SCDNR Baltimore Oriole Winter Survey and Great Backyard Bird Count will be Feb. 18-21, 2022. If you have orioles frequenting your feeders during the winter months, (December, January and February), or know someone who does, SCDNR would like for you to participate in the survey. For more information on the Baltimore Oriole Winter Survey, contact Lex Glover at GloverL@dnr.sc.gov.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'SC’s Oriole survey a successes', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'scs-oriole-survey-a-successes', '', '', '2021-04-29 08:05:10', '2021-04-29 12:05:10', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49672', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(49675, 4, '2021-04-29 08:15:09', '2021-04-29 12:15:09', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Josh Reid, left, weighmaster for the Beaufort Water Festival Annual Fishing Tournament, weighs the first fish of the tournament Sunday afternoon. Dustin Chavers, center, caught the 2.65-pound Sheepshead with his friend Keith Doster aboard “BUBBA.” The second leg of the annual tournament will be Sunday, May 2. Sunday’s was the first Water Festival event since 2019. Photo by Bob Sofaly.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Returning to normal', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'returning-to-normal', '', '', '2021-04-29 08:15:12', '2021-04-29 12:15:12', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49675', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(49677, 4, '2021-04-29 08:15:54', '2021-04-29 12:15:54', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Hlavac, USMC</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island was recognized for its efforts in leading the way in the Department of the Navy on environmental sustainability during an April 1 visit by the Secretary of the Navy.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>During his first visit to the base, Acting Secretary of the Navy Thomas W. Harker presented the depot with the 2021 Secretary of the Navy Environmental Award, which recognized the depot for excellence in integrating environmental and operational sustainability efforts and mitigating impacts from storm surge and sea level rise through 2065.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In a memo announcing the depot as this year’s winner, Harker said the depot’s efforts “demonstrated that early and deliberate planning could yield a benefit cost ratio of 5.21, providing $675 million of net infrastructure, training and human health benefits, thus maximizing the operational budget and securing the depot’s mission.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The depot was also recognized by Harker for maintaining a partnership with Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort and the Lowcountry Council of Governments, a partnership that obtained a $467,000 grant via the Office of Economic Adjustment in Fiscal Year 2021 to address local resiliency efforts. The award is a recognition of long-running efforts aboard the depot to support energy conservation and environmental sustainability.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In 2019, the depot finished construction on a new power plant that works toward achieving energy security and resilience for the depot as well as conserving energy and water usage. The project provides several on-site distributed sources of generation, coupled with battery storage and a smart utility grid that will reduce the number and duration of utility outages</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Parris Island wins 2021 Secretary of the Navy Environmental Award', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'parris-island-wins-2021-secretary-of-the-navy-environmental-award', '', '', '2021-04-29 08:15:57', '2021-04-29 12:15:57', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49677', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(49680, 4, '2021-04-29 08:21:51', '2021-04-29 12:21:51', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Are Driving While Impaired (DWI) and Driving Under the Influence (DUI) really all that serious crimes? DWI or DUI (Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, drugs, sleep deprivation, etc.) are very serious crimes and gravely endanger everyone on and off the road. Each year approximately 11,000 people are killed in DUI related crashes, and close to 300,000 are injured. See https://www.nhtsa.gov/risky-driving/drunk-driving NHTSA article and report titled DRUNK DRIVING for more information.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Driving impaired for any reason puts everyone on the road and near the road in grave danger. This is why the police are not able to let an impaired person drive himself or herself home or walk home when they are found to be DWI or DUI. It is negligent and may be a crime for a police officer to allow an impaired driver to drive home or walk home ---- and someone is injured or killed.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Two out of three people on average in the US will be involved in a drunk driving accident in their lives. In 2014, 10 million Americans reported driving under the influence of illegal drugs in the past year. Every day, approximately 800 people in the United States are injured in a drunk driving accident. Someone is injured in a drunk driving crash every two minutes. 25% of car accidents with teenagers involve an underage drinking driver. Weekends are especially dangerous because about 16% of all drivers in fatal accidents during the week were intoxicated, compared to 29% on Friday and Saturday night.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Americans drank too much and drove approximately 121 million times in 2019. This is more than 300,000 incidents of drinking and driving each day. In fatal car accidents, the largest percentage of drunk drivers are those from 21 to 24. Drunk driving in fatal accidents is four times higher at night than during the day time - 34% vs. 9%. Drunk driving costs each American adult at least $500 per year. Driving while texting is replacing DUI as the cause of many motor vehicle accidents, injuries, and fatalities.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The arrest of persons DUI is a time-consuming and stressful operation for police officers. Officers need special and expensive education in field sobriety testing, breathalyzer testing, and special and safe handling of DUI persons. Persons who are DUI also frequently resist arrest and injure police officers and medical first responders. Drunks are notorious for misbehaving and not complying with medical staff instructions. Person arrested for DUI and are injured or ill, and have to be transported to a hospital, also injure nurses, doctors, and other medical service people many times each year.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>COPS are also tied up for hours accompanying drunks and persons, who are under arrest and under the influence of other substances, to the emergency room ----- often having to remain in the ER for long periods. Law enforcement professionals and emergency medical teams are not only tied up endlessly dealing with the national tragedy of people driving impaired and killing others, injuring others, killing themselves, and causing property damage but persons driving impaired also drive up significantly insurance costs for everyone.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>With a shortage of police officers, persons stopped for DUI require an arresting officer to be out-of-service for long periods of time, thus not being available to backup other officers, answer calls, and requiring officers in other areas to cover the arresting officer’s territory. Also, many DUI cases require the arresting officer to appear in court and frequently more than one time, as lawyers often ask for delays in hopes of a police officer not showing up to a court date.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The penalties for DWI and DUI can be harsh but frequently are not applied properly by the courts. Getting impaired people from behind the wheel of a car should be a top priority for every American and police officer.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Citizens, judges, lawyers, and legislators can help law enforcement officers tremendously in preventing deaths, injuries, property damage, increased insurance costs, and loss time by:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Supporting laws that require everyone convicted of DUI to have an ignition-interlock device installed. In 2019 such devices prevented approximately 360,000 people who were legally drunk from starting their vehicle’s engine.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Requiring the immediate suspension of a DUI driver’s license to drive if he or she refuses to submit to a blood-alcohol test. Approximately 40% of people in SC who are stopped for DUI refuse to submit to a blood-alcohol test because they know they can get a temporary license the very next day!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Preventing anyone from getting a temporary driver’s license, while their permanent license is suspended. This is a terrible loophole in SC DUI prevention laws and efforts.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Promoting driver education and increased public service announcements.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You can contact your SC State House and Senate Legislative Representatives online by going to https://www.scstatehouse.gov/email.php?chamber=B and ask him or her to support laws that prevent DUI caused deaths, injuries, and property damage.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Larry Dandridge is an honors graduate of three police academies and a DoD Counter Terrorism course graduate. He served as a police officer and deputy sheriff in AL and MO. He has also worked as a consultant with the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in GA and SC, and the Military Police and Customs operations in TX. An accomplished writer and motivational speaker, the owner of TVV Publishing, a retired Army Test Pilot, the author of the award-winning BLADES OF THUNDER (book One), a retired Aerospace Industry Region Manager, a past University Business, Writing, and Aeronautics Instructor, and volunteer Patient Adviser at the RHJ VA Medical Center, he writes two columns, as a free-lance writer, for the ISLAND NEWS, the Veterans Benefits Column and the What Citizens Should Know About Policing Column. You can contact Larry at his email, LDandridge@earthlink.net. </em><br><br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>EDITOR’S NOTE</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This is column 9 of a 12-column series on what citizens should know about police officers, use of force, and challenges the police and citizens face. Columns 1 through 8 introduced the series by answering the questions:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>1. What are the risks involved in police work?&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2. How does a COP (Constable on Patrol) decide on what level of force to use?&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>3. When can a police officer use deadly force?&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>4. When can deadly force be used on a fleeing felon?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>5. Do life and death decisions made by police really have to be made so quickly?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>6. What does the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office do for Beaufort County?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>7. Do police officers take care to avoid hurting innocent bystanders?&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>8. Do police officers have to retreat when facing a dangerous person?&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>9. Can a police officer be unfit to serve, even if they do not break the law?&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>10. Do police officers have to retreat when facing a dangerous person?&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>11. Can a police officer be unfit to serve, even if they do not break the law or violate department written policies?&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>12. Why do police officers not hot pursue and chase down every person who runs from them in a vehicle?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>13. Why do police officers sometimes use choke holds on people?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>14. Why do the police not shoot guns and other weapons out of people’s hands?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>15. Why do police sometimes use deadly force on people brandishing a Fake Gun?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>16. Why do the police not read everyone their Miranda rights?&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>17. How does a police officer deal with a person with a knife or other edged weapon?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>18. Why do many police officers have second jobs?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>19. How much training does a police officer get?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>20. How many police departments are there and how many COPS are on the job per 1,000 citizens?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>21. Are all police departments certified by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA)?&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>22. How thorough are the background checking, screening, testing, and interviewing, of police recruits and officers transferring from one department to another?&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>23. Why do police departments need armored cars and other military types of equipment?&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These columns are not meant to replace carefully reading local, county, state, and federal law or the need for a lawyer when seeking legal advice.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Larry Dandridge is not an employee of THE ISLAND NEWS and his opinions are his alone. Readers should rely on their local police and sheriff’s departments, federal law enforcement agencies, and their attorneys for all law enforcement information and legal advice. Although every precaution has been taken in the preparation of these articles, the publisher and author assume no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed by the author or THE ISLAND NEWS for damages resulting from the use of information contained herein. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'The Tragedy of DWIs and DUIs', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'the-tragedy-of-dwis-and-duis', '', '', '2021-04-29 08:21:53', '2021-04-29 12:21:53', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49680', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(49682, 4, '2021-04-29 08:25:27', '2021-04-29 12:25:27', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>By Sgt. Dana Beesley, USMC</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The U.S. Marine Corps cut the ribbon Thursday, April 22 – Earth Day – welcoming patrons to a nature walk during a ceremony on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This ceremony comes on the wings of the depot winning the 2021 Secretary of the Navy Environmental Award, which recognized the depot for excellence in integrating environmental and operational sustainability efforts and mitigating impacts from storm surge and sea level rise through 2065.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Using the sewer line easement that connects to Beaufort and Jasper Counties, the path features native vegetation and views of the water.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Environmental Director Maj. Marc Blair explained that the Environmental Division’s ultimate mission aboard the depot is to foster awareness and appreciation for the environment through events like the ribbon cutting ceremony, which also featured local vendors and artists, as well as community programs.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“The Environmental Division ensures sustainability and environmental protection through environmental restoration, compliance and pollution prevention,” Blair said. “We ensure the depot can continue to train Marines, not just today, but in the future as well.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>John Holloway, Natural Resources Manager, said that by 2022, the division hopes to build onto this space and develop the nature trail farther along the depot.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We want to establish a trailhead, informational signs along the path, and plant more trees in the future,” Holloway said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Parris Island wins 2021 Secretary of the Navy Environmental Award</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>By Gunnery Sgt. Tyler Hlavac, USMC</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island was recognized for its efforts in leading the way in the Department of the Navy on environmental sustainability during an April 1 visit by the Secretary of the Navy.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>During his first visit to the base, Acting Secretary of the Navy Thomas W. Harker presented the depot with the 2021 Secretary of the Navy Environmental Award, which recognized the depot for excellence in integrating environmental and operational sustainability efforts and mitigating impacts from storm surge and sea level rise through 2065.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In a memo announcing the depot as this year’s winner, Harker said the depot’s efforts “demonstrated that early and deliberate planning could yield a benefit cost ratio of 5.21, providing $675 million of net infrastructure, training and human health benefits, thus maximizing the operational budget and securing the depot’s mission.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The depot was also recognized by Harker for maintaining a partnership with Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort and the Lowcountry Council of Governments, a partnership that obtained a $467,000 grant via the Office of Economic Adjustment in Fiscal Year 2021 to address local resiliency efforts. 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(49707, 4, '2021-04-29 08:50:31', '2021-04-29 12:50:31', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Beaufort County Board of Education tonight approved the authorization of Superintendent Frank Rodriguez to pay a one-time $1,000 bonus to current full-time active employees who have worked a minimum of 120 days during the 2020-21 school year, as well as a lump-sum step increase to all eligible employees.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“The employee bonus is to acknowledge the hard work of our teachers, classified support staff, and administrators during the COVID-19 pandemic,” Rodriguez said in a release. “Everyone stepped up to the challenge, for which I am extremely thankful.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bonus funds will be distributed to employees on May 14, 2021.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Last month, Gov. Henry McMaster approved House Resolution H3609 which restored salary step increases that were frozen in the state budget due to the reduction in state revenues associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“For each position that is eligible for the step increase for the 2020-2021 School Year, each school district shall provide a one-time, lump-sum payment of the entire step increase due to the employee, including any amounts in arrears, by June 15, 2021, or the school district may utilize its current payroll system to pay the step increase as long as the first payment retroactively includes all previous payments that would have been due the eligible employee.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According to the resolution, “A position is eligible for the step increase if that position was fulfilling the requirements of their School Year 2020-2021 contract as of March 1, 2021.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The resolution also identifies mandated certified and professional positions eligible for the step increase. However, the Beaufort County Board of Education also approved the step increase for classified and administrative staff. Retroactive step-increase payments will be distributed in a lump-sum to employees on June 4, 2021.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Together, the one-time bonus and lump-sum step increases will total over $5.7 million to be paid from savings in the District’s current year General Fund operating budget.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'BOE approves employee bonus and step increase', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'boe-approves-employee-bonus-and-step-increase', '', '', '2021-04-29 08:50:34', '2021-04-29 12:50:34', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49707', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(49709, 4, '2021-04-29 08:53:04', '2021-04-29 12:53:04', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong><em>A recent nationwide study by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers revealed women younger than 65 are dying from heart disease at an increased rate compared with past years.</em></strong> </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It’s no secret that women tend to put the health of others before their own, especially those who must care for children, manage a household, work full time and shoulder other responsibilities. So, it may not be surprising that a recent nationwide study by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers revealed women younger than 65 are dying from heart disease at an increased rate compared with past years.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Young women in the United States are becoming less healthy, which is now reversing prior improvements seen in heart disease deaths for the gender,” says Erin Michos M.D., M.H.S., director of women\'s cardiovascular health and associate professor of medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. “In a previous study in December 2018, we showed that more attention should be paid to the health of young women, particularly those with the risk factors that contribute to heart disease.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Our latest research confirms that need still exists,” she says.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In the new study—an analysis of U.S. death certificates between 1999 and 2018 from a national database—Michos and her colleagues compared heart disease and cancer deaths in women under 65. Their findings were reported Feb. 8, 2021, in the European Heart Journal – Quality of Care and Clinical Outcomes.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The researchers found that overall during the 10-year study period, cancer was the most prevalent cause of premature death in women under 65—slightly more than twice as much as heart disease. However, the overall cancer mortality rate (age adjusted) for women under 65 decreased from 62 to 45 deaths per 100,000 people while the overall heart disease mortality rate (age adjusted) dropped from 29 to 23 deaths per 100,000.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Another finding from the study was that the annual percentage change (APC) in age-adjusted mortality rates for cancer declined year after year during the study period, while it increased for heart disease in two specific groups from 2010 to 2018: women 25 to 34 (2.2%) and women 55 to 64 (0.5%). The APCs rose significantly after 2008 for women living in the midwestern United States, medium and small metropolitan areas, and rural areas. Additionally, APCs were found to have increased for white women from 2009 to 2013 and for Native American women from 2009 to 2018.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Finally, the researchers determined the mortality gap between cancer and heart disease in women under 65 narrowed from a mortality rate (age adjusted) of 33 deaths per 100,000 in 1999 to 23 deaths per 100,000 in 2018.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Compounding the problem of premature death from heart disease in women under 65, say the researchers, is the commonly held misconception that women are not at risk for heart disease before menopause. But in fact, statistics show one-third of all heart issues in women occur before age 65.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Another major factor—the gender gap in cardiac disease care—was revealed in the 2018 study by Michos and her colleagues.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We showed that women were not getting the same level of care as men, and they feel that way too. Women are more likely to report communication problems with health care providers and dissatisfaction with their health care experience, and we think this contributes to the disparities that we see when it comes to getting preventive and other treatment for cardiovascular disease,” said Michos after the 2018 study was published.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Along with advocating for equal health care, Michos recommends that women combat the risk of premature cardiac death by eating a healthy and balanced diet, getting regular physical activity, not smoking, and maintaining healthy blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol level and body weight.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Source: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/news/newsroom/news-releases/research-story-tip-heart-disease-gaining-on-cancer-as-a-major-cause-of-death-in-young-women-say-researchers<br><br><em>Exclusive content from CARE Magazine</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Heart disease gaining on cancer as a major cause of death in young women', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'heart-disease-gaining-on-cancer-as-a-major-cause-of-death-in-young-women', '', '', '2021-04-29 08:53:07', '2021-04-29 12:53:07', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49709', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(49711, 4, '2021-04-29 08:55:48', '2021-04-29 12:55:48', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Researchers from the University of East Anglia (UK) have developed a new urine test for prostate cancer which also shows how aggressive the disease is.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A new study published April 27, 2021 shows how an experimental new test called ‘ExoGrail’ has the potential to revolutionize how patients with suspected prostate cancer are risk-assessed prior to an invasive biopsy.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The research team say their new test could reduce the number of unnecessary prostate cancer biopsies by 35 per cent.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Prostate cancer is a most common cancer in men. It usually develops slowly and the majority of cancers will not require treatment in a man’s lifetime.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The most commonly used tests for prostate cancer include blood tests, a physical examination known as a digital rectal examination (DRE), an MRI scan or an invasive biopsy.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>However, doctors struggle to predict which tumors will become aggressive, making it hard to decide on treatment for many men.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Lead researcher Dr Dan Brewer, from UEA’s Norwich Medical School, said: “While prostate cancer is responsible for a large proportion of all male cancer deaths, it is more commonly a disease men die with rather than from.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Therefore, there is a desperate need for improvements in diagnosing and predicting outcomes for prostate cancer patients to minimize over-diagnosis and overtreatment whilst appropriately treating men with aggressive disease, especially if this can be done without taking an invasive biopsy.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Invasive biopsies come at considerable economic, psychological and societal cost to patients and healthcare systems alike.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When the urine results were compared to biopsy results, the study showed that the test had successfully shown which patients had prostate cancer and which did not.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The ExoGrail test also provided risk scores for patients and highlighted those for which an invasive biopsy would have been beneficial.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The findings show that using information from multiple, non-invasive biomarker sources has the potential to greatly improve how patients with suspected prostate cancer are risk-assessed prior to an invasive biopsy.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dr Brewer said: “Our new urine test not only shows whether a patient has prostate cancer, but it importantly shows how aggressive the disease is. This allows patients and doctors to select the correct treatment. And it has the potential to reduce the number of unnecessary biopsies by 35 per cent.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Paul Villanti, executive director of programs at Movember, a development supporter of the ExoGrail urine test said: “Having non-invasive tests which can accurately show how aggressive a man’s prostate cancer is not only reduces the number of men having to undergo painful biopsies, but also ensures that the right course of treatment for the patient is selected more quickly.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For additional information read ‘Integration of Urinary EN2 Protein &amp; Cell-Free RNA Data in the Development of a Multivariable Risk Model for the Detection of Prostate Cancer Prior to Biopsy’ (April 27, 2021) in the journal Cancers.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The University of East Anglia (UEA) is a UK Top 25 university and is ranked in the top 50 globally for research citations. Known for its world-leading research and good student experience, it was awarded Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework and is a leading member of Norwich Research Park, one of Europe’s biggest concentrations of researchers in the fields of environment, health and plant science. www.uea.ac</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'New prostate cancer urine test shows how aggressive disease is and could reduce invasive biopsies', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'new-prostate-cancer-urine-test-shows-how-aggressive-disease-is-and-could-reduce-invasive-biopsies', '', '', '2021-04-29 08:56:05', '2021-04-29 12:56:05', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49711', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(49715, 4, '2021-04-29 08:57:59', '2021-04-29 12:57:59', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Summer\'s the season for gardening, playing outside, backyard picnics and just enjoying the outdoors. It\'s also the season of bee and other insect stings. According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma &amp; Immunology, about 5% of the population is allergic to insect stings. But most people aren\'t aware of their allergy until they\'re stung.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Reactions to insect stings (wasps, bees, hornets) range in severity from minor to potentially fatal. In most cases, bee and other stings are only annoying, causing a brief, sharp pain along with slight swelling and redness. Home treatment is all that\'s necessary to ease the pain. But if you\'re allergic or get stung numerous times, a more severe reaction (anaphylaxis) may require emergency attention.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Here\'s what happens when you\'re stung and have an allergic reaction: Your immune system produces immunoglobulin E, which reacts to the venom injected by the insect. This triggers your body\'s release of histamine and other chemicals that can cause severe responses, such as:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Itching and hives throughout the body</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Swelling of the throat and tongue</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Difficulty breathing</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dizziness and nausea</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Stomach cramps and diarrhea</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Rapid fall in blood pressure, resulting in shock and, possibly, loss of consciousness</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Treating stings</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After any sting, remove the stinger as soon as you can. It takes only seconds for the venom to enter your body. Use your fingernails or a tweezers. 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Inspect cans and straws before drinking from them.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Tightly cover food containers and trash cans.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Clear away garbage, fallen fruit, and dog or other animal feces, which can draw flies and flies can attract wasps.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Wear closed-toe shoes when walking outside.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Avoid wearing bright colors or floral prints, which can attract bees.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Don\'t wear loose clothing, which can trap stinging insects between the cloth and your skin.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When driving, keep your windows rolled up.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Be careful when mowing the lawn or trimming vegetation, activities that might disturb a beehive or wasp nest.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Have hives and nests near your home removed by a professional.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If a few bees are flying around you, stay calm and slowly walk away. 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(49717, 4, '2021-04-29 09:02:56', '2021-04-29 13:02:56', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>By Wells Fargo Advisors</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Intuition. Patience. Discipline. A desire to learn. These are traits many women naturally possess and that can lead to confident decision-making and courageous accomplishments.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>They’re also the foundation that can help build a sound investing strategy. Perhaps you bootstrapped your own business, broke through the glass ceiling, managed the home front, or benefited from an inheritance. However you got to this point, your collective experience provides the wisdom to help you boldly move forward. But that doesn’t mean doing it alone.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Working with a financial advisor who complements your investing style and listens more than talks, can help you continue making those confident decisions and keep your investment plan on track.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Holistic wealth planning that helps prepare you for the unexpected</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When highly emotional life events happen, like divorce, death of a spouse, or even an inheritance, it can be challenging to factor in the financial implications. If one (or more) of these scenarios becomes your reality, it can be a huge relief to have your team already in place. An experienced financial advisor can help you navigate difficult decisions that could have an impact on you and your family for years to come.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Just in case, it’s best to be prepared and proactive:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Be aware of your family’s assets, debts, retirement accounts, insurance policies, and other financial information.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Gather important financial documents and safety deposit box keys and keep them accessible.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Make sure you and your spouse or partner have up-to-date wills and trusts, and that you discuss potential tax implications with your CPA and financial team.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>The right fit can make&nbsp;all the difference</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Life hums along and then…something changes. Perhaps you initiated the change or maybe you had to react to it. Either way, having resources to help you navigate decision-making can help mean smoother sailing.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Considering all the aspects of life that have a financial implication is like a wave that keeps expanding.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>From investing for a home, college costs, or retirement, to exploring lending and insurance options, an experienced financial advisor can help you manage risk while keeping you on track toward your investment goals.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This article was written by/for Wells Fargo Advisors and provided courtesy of Whitney McDaniel, CFP®, Financial Advisor in Beaufort, SC at (843) 524-1114.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Investments in securities and insurance products are: NOT FDIC-INSURED/NOT BANK-GUARANTEED/MAY LOSE VALUE</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>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.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>© 2020 Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC. All rights reserved&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Habits that help women investors succeed', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'habits-that-help-women-investors-succeed', '', '', '2021-04-29 14:03:45', '2021-04-29 18:03:45', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49717', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(49719, 4, '2021-04-29 09:05:10', '2021-04-29 13:05:10', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Road crews have started the $42 million project to widen and improve a critical section of U.S. Highway 17 connecting Jasper County to Savannah, a common route taken by residents of Beaufort County when traveling to and from the Georgia city.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Crews already completed most of the lane re-striping to create narrower 11-foot lanes during construction that will widen US 17 from two lanes to four. The temporarily narrow lanes provide extra room along the roadsides for contractors to begin work on the widening.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Temporary concrete barrier walls were being installed this week at night, and electric and communications utilities have been moving their cables along the corridor.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We plan to maintain traffic in both directions throughout the life of this project,” said Ted Creech, a spokesman for the S.C. Department of Transportation (SCDOT). “We appreciate motorists’ patience with our progress.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Intermittent delays should be expected through at least May, but the highway will remain open in both directions, Creech said. Lanes are allowed to be closed from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday through Friday, and on the weekend from midnight until noon. Drivers should expect to see crews and machinery in use during those hours and are asked to be extra careful.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The work is from the intersection of S.C .315 near Hardeeville to the Georgia border and the Back River Bridge. For years the two-lane road, known as Speedway Boulevard, has been busy with commuters and heavy trucks.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>SCDOT will widen the 4.2-mile section of road from two-lanes to four and make other improvements, including bike lanes, intersection upgrades, safety rumble strips at the road edge, and a new traffic signal at the intersection of U.S. 17 and S.C. 315. The design also calls for a grass median between the road sections.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Work on US 17 in Jasper County has started', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'work-on-us-17-in-jasper-county-has-started', '', '', '2021-04-29 09:05:13', '2021-04-29 13:05:13', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49719', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(49724, 4, '2021-04-29 09:06:43', '2021-04-29 13:06:43', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort County has installed a U.S. flag retirement box at the Beaufort County Public Works Annex, 23 Shelter Church Road. The flag retirement box is possible through a partnership with the National Association of Counties, the National Flag Foundation, and Beaufort County Council and is of no cost to the County.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Proper flag retirement etiquette requires American flags should be folded respectfully before being placed in the box. Members of Boy Scouts of America will be responsible for the disposal and burning of the worn flags.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Please contact Beaufort County Public Works at 843-255-2800 to make an appointment for access to the County Public Works Annex to drop off the flag.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>To watch a short video on how to properly fold an American flag, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BoXg1BCarI.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>To watch a short video on how to properly dispose of an American Flag, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGn9WGM_qeo.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>To read the United States Flag Code on American Flag etiquette, visit https://www.military.com/flag-day/us-flag-code.html?utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=govdelivery.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Flag box installed', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'flag-box-installed', '', '', '2021-04-29 09:06:45', '2021-04-29 13:06:45', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49724', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(49730, 4, '2021-04-29 09:16:04', '2021-04-29 13:16:04', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>The Historic Port Royal Museum</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>10 a.m. to 3 p.m. or upon request, Thursdays through Sundays, The Historic Port Royal Museum, 1634 Paris Ave. The museum features the turn-of-the-century businesses and industries of Port Royal: Shrimping, crabbing, oystering, the railroad, the school and the mercantile. Great gifts featuring local artists are available. For more information. visit www.portroyalhistory.org, email unionchurch1004@gmail.com or call 843-524-4333.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Community Curbside COVID Vaccine Clinic</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursday, April 29, 1110 13th Street Port Royal. Sponsored by Friends of Caroline. By appointment only. Please call 843-525-6257 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Moderna vaccince first dose for ages 18 and older. Second dose scheduled for May 27.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Bringing Community Together Through Wellness &amp; Art – 2021 Wellness Expo</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, May 1, Holiday Inn &amp; Suites, 2225 Boundary Street, Beaufort. Admission is $5. Come meet wellness practitioners, artists and authors for a full day of inspiration and ways to cultivate a healthy lifestyle. See demonstrations and introductory classes. There will be door prizes and a small gift to take home. For more information, contact Lin Drechsler at EastCoastComplementaryHealth.com or 941-735-8373.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Maye River Quilters Guild meeting</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>10 a.m., Saturday, May 1 via Zoom. To get the link for the meeting, visit mayeriverquiltguild.com. For additional meeting dates and times, and for membership forms to join the group, visit the website or call 843-530-1244.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Brunch on the Bluff</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, May 1, Bay Street Bluff, 1806 Bay St. The Beaufort County Open Land Trust is excited to begin a year of celebrating the 50th anniversary by hosting a kick-off event in this very spot named, “Brunch on the Bluff.” Tickets are $100 and can be purchased at https://bit.ly/3apeh4o. Catering is by Susan Mason, including her famous crab cakes, and there will be live music and an open bar. On April 27, 1971, the Beaufort County Open Land Trust was formed, and in 1973 the Bay Street Bluff was officially purchased. The purchase of this property was the first for the Open Land Trust and led to other purchases under the herald “protecting the Bay Street Bluff,” which to date is one of the most iconic views in Beaufort.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>BAHA Job Fair</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday, May 4, Holiday Inn &amp; Suites Beaufort. With Northern Beaufort County, as well as several other areas across the county, state and country, experiencing extreme staff shortages, the Beaufort Area Hospitality Association will be holding a Summer 2021 Job Fair for Hospitality &amp; Tourism related businesses and jobs in an effort to fill the many vacant positions and support our industry. All BAHA Partners are free to reserve a table at the event and prospective employees are asked to sigh up, as well, at https://bit.ly/3gjhOoG.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Beaufort Sportfishing and Diving Club’s May meeting</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>6 p.m., Thursday, May 13, Beaufort Yacht Club\'s new deck on Lady’s Island off Meridian Road. The social will be from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Dues and renewals will continue on the same monthly system prior to the pandemic. The porch bar will be utilized and Club restrooms will be available. The BS&amp;D Club\'s Best Charter Captain, (two years in a row), Christopher Mattson, will discuss Cobia: how, when, where, and why not; top water and deep water techniques, and rods and reels, and appropriate nets. Guests are welcome. Reservations are not needed. For additional information, contact Captain Frank Gibson at 843-522-2122 or email fgibson@islc.net.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>LIVE After 5</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>5 to 8 p.m., Thursdays, May 20, June 17, July 15, downtown Beaufort. Every third Thursday of the month is downtown Beaufort’s newest recurring monthly party with live music, local artists, late night shopping and drink and food specials. Rain or shine. Free entertainment.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>CPR training</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>8 a.m to 12:30 p.m., Saturdays, May 29, June 12, July 10, Aug. 21, Sept. 18, Oct. 16, Nov. 20, Dec. 11, at the Wardle Family YMCA, 1801 Richmond Ave., Port Royal, offers CPR. Cost is $35 for YMCA certified course. Those interested need to register at the Y as space is limited and filled on a first come, first serve basis. Questions? Contact William Howell, Aquatics Director, 843-522-9622. To register visit the Y front desk or online at beaufort-jasperymca.org and click ‘Register for a Program’ at the top of the page.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>CPR re-certification</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>8 a.m to 12:30 p.m., Saturdays, June 5, Aug. 14, Sept. 25, Nov. 13, at the Wardle Family YMCA, 1801 Richmond Ave., Port Royal, offers CPR. 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(49733, 4, '2021-04-29 09:19:26', '2021-04-29 13:19:26', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Former U.S. Representative Joe Cunningham (D-SC) officially launched his campaign for Governor of South Carolina on Monday. In a 3-minute announcement video, Cunningham decries the career politicians who have failed South Carolina on issues ranging from education to infrastructure and healthcare to voting rights.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“The challenges we face aren’t because of our people, they’re because of our politicians,” Cunningham said in the video. “Henry McMaster has been a politician longer than I’ve been alive. His failures have held our state back for far too long. And after 20 years of trying the same thing, it’s time for something different – something new.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In his video, Cunningham says that instead of focusing on helping our state get through the challenges of the last year, Governor McMaster and his allies in the legislature have been focused on everything else: abortion bans, making it harder to vote, and loosening our gun laws.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Governor McMaster has spent the last year checking off his partisan wish list instead of tackling the real problems in our state,” Cunningham said. “South Carolina desperately needed a strong leader over the last year but all we had was a weak politician with messed up priorities.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According to his release, Cunningham’s priorities as governor will include expanding Medicaid, raising teacher pay and reinvesting in public education, fixing South Carolina’s roads, passing police reform, expanding voting rights, closing the Charleston gun loophole, tackling climate change, passing term limits for legislators, and raising the minimum wage to $12 an hour.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Cunningham also pledges as Governor to not raise taxes on South Carolinians.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Charleston Democrat made history in 2018 when he flipped a district that Donald Trump won by 13 points in 2016 and had been held by Republicans for 40 years. That same year, he overperformed the Democratic nominee for Governor, James Smith, by 3.5 points in the First District. Smith ultimately won 46 percent of the vote statewide.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In 2020, Cunningham narrowly lost his re-election bid to Republican Nancy Mace by a single point in a district Donald Trump won by six points. Cunningham served South Carolina’s First Congressional District from 2019 to 2021 where he was ranked one of the most independent members of Congress. He currently practices law in Charleston.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Cunningham launches bid for SC Governor', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'cunningham-launches-bid-for-sc-governor', '', '', '2021-04-29 09:19:28', '2021-04-29 13:19:28', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49733', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(49740, 4, '2021-04-29 09:22:48', '2021-04-29 13:22:48', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Mary Lee Carns (center), Vice President for Advancement and External Relations at the Technical College of the Lowcountry, accepts a $5,000 donation from the Rotary Club of Beaufort at its April 14 luncheon meeting. With Carns are (left) John Ballantyne and (right) Robert Bussa, President of the Rotary Club. Ballantyne chairs the Rotary’s endowment fund, which generates charity funds for the Club. Carms was the guest speaker at the April 14 meeting, giving Rotarians an informative and interesting talk on the many programs offered by TCL. The donation will be used to provide scholarship assistance for one or more students. Photo courtesy of the Rotary Club of Beaufort.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Scholarship assistance', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'scholarship-assistance', '', '', '2021-04-29 09:22:50', '2021-04-29 13:22:50', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49740', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(49745, 4, '2021-04-29 09:30:49', '2021-04-29 13:30:49', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Local governments try different approaches</strong><br><br>Beaufort – While local real estate prices continue to amaze us, the effort to provide “work force” or “affordable” housing continues even as employers try to find employees to keep businesses open.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Whether we’re talking about “work force” housing – for the middle-income folks like school teachers, police officers, and nurses who keep our society working – or “affordable” which is everyone else, community leaders have studied the issue almost to death in the past 20 years as the Lowcountry population has grown, and places to live have gotten more expensive.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Beaufort City Council took a look this week at their task force’s latest efforts to find a solution, focusing on what’s needed for the future including what’s already planned.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The report, for example, shows the need for 123 more rental units in the $500 to $874 monthly range by the end of next year. By 2027, that need will grow to 202 units.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>To meet the need of those wishing to buy homes in the lowest price range of $100,000 to $199,000, an additional 99 homes will be needed by the end of the year. By 2027, that number increases to 249 homes.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The task force recommends a variety of regulation changes including amendments to the city Development Code deleting maximum and minimum sizes for accessory dwelling units; continuing to donate land to non-profits for homes; increase opportunities for townhouses and multi-family residences.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Hilton Head Island’s town council, who realize a reported 16,000 workers drive onto the island to work daily, has been working on its own incentives, also focusing on development agreements to promote more affordable housing.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Mayor John McCann is even talking about a November referendum asking voters to support a new tax specifically to build affordable housing.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bluffton, which has an Affordable Housing Committee, is moving forward with plans for approximately 100 units on three parcels of land owned by the town. The residences would be built for low- to moderate-income families by a private developer in contract with the town.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The county, in the meantime, tried to hire someone to coordinate housing efforts two years ago and couldn’t manage to get someone in that position.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Maybe that person couldn’t find a place to live.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>And Port Royal, their town council is watching as new apartment complexes and housing developments sprout within their municipal limits like mushrooms.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>At least we’ll have places to shop.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Closing the divide</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>OKATIE – While folks try to find places to live, a new shopping opportunity has been announced on S.C. 170 near McGarvey’s Corner.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Plans for a 30,000-square-foot strip mall are in the works to provide spacing for more shops and restaurants.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The proposed Terrace at Okatie Crossings will not be far from Sun City as well as the new Beaufort Memorial Hospital annex.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The now-wooded site was annexed by the town of Hardeeville some time ago and the development plans have already been approved.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Lolita Huckaby Watson is a community volunteer and former reporter/editorial assistant/columnist with The Beaufort Gazette, The Savannah Morning News, Bluffton Today, Beaufort Today and The Robesonian (Lumberton, N.C.). She can be reached at bftbay@gmail.com.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'LOWCOUNTRY LOWDOWN', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'lowcountry-lowdown-33', '', '', '2021-04-29 10:16:27', '2021-04-29 14:16:27', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49745', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(49748, 4, '2021-04-29 09:33:04', '2021-04-29 13:33:04', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Local Obituaries</strong><br><br><strong>Peter Connelly</strong> </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Peter Connelly, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on April 23, 2021 at the age of 85 at The Vineyard Bluffton in Bluffton, South Carolina.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Born March 1, 1936 in Chestnut Hill Massachusetts, Peter graduated from the Roxbury Latin School and the College of the Holy Cross. He served in the US Navy, completing Officer Training School in Pensacola, Florida in 1957 and going on to become a Naval Aviator. After leaving active-duty service Navy in 1963, Peter went on to fly for Eastern Airlines for over 25 years. After leaving Eastern, Peter flew for several airlines in other countries, living with his wife Barbara for a time in both Istanbul, Turkey and Cairo, Egypt.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Peter was a life-long lover of a variety of sports. He played baseball, hockey, and tennis at Holy Cross, and was captain of the tennis team as a senior. He also loved to sail, play golf, and was a crack bridge player. Peter was also a lover of spirited debates about anything and everything (but especially politics) and was well known for his sharp and quick wit.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Barbara (nee Dennison) of Auburn, MA, daughters Maura, Tricia (Charlie) Neuhaus, and sons Drew (Nancy), Kevin (Gayle), and Chris. Peter will also be remembered with love by his grandchildren, Thor, Maren and Callie Rhodin; Peter, Hope, and Oliver Connelly; Emma and Carly Gamson and Charlie Neuhaus; Claire and Will Connelly, and Sean, Lily, and Ryan Connelly. Peter was predeceased by his brothers Patrick and Philip.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A celebration of Peter’s life will be held at a date to be decided upon in the future.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Memorial donations in memory of Peter can be made to Friends of Caroline Hospice, 1110 13th Street, Port Royal, SC 29935.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>James Gerome Gadson</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>James Gerome Gadson, 93, of the Fuller community of St. Helena Island, SC and widower of Carrie Lee Atkins Gadson entered into eternal rest Thursday, March 18, 2021 at his residence. Funeral services was ere March 24th in the rear garden of the Ebenezer Baptist Church, St. Helena Island. Burial with Military Honors; Beaufort National Cemetery. Chisholm Galloway Home for Funerals in charge.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Stephanie Owens</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Stephanie Owens, 57, formerly of St. Helena Island and widow of Curtis Owens entered into eternal rest Wednesday, March 31, 2021 in Blackville, South Carolina. Viewing was Sunday, April 11, in Helen Galloway\'s Memorial Chapel of Chisholm Galloway Home for Funerals. Funeral services were Monday, April 12 in the chapel of Chisholm Galloway Home for Funerals. Burial, Beaufort National Cemetery.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Josephus Chaplin</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Josephus \"Shorty\" Chaplin, Sr. passed away April 2, 2021 at the VA hospital in Washington, DC. Josephus was born to Hosea Sr. and Sadie Chaplin of the Orange Grove Community of St. Helena Island. Services were Tuesday, April 13, Strickland Funeral Home in Maryland. Burial Quantico National Cemetery with full military honors. Courtesy announcement by Chisholm Galloway Home for Funerals.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Ethel Gardner Singleton</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Ethel Gardner Singleton, 85, of the Warsaw Island Community of St. Helena Island, SC and widow of Ellis Singleton, Sr. entered into eternal rest Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, South Carolina. Viewing Monday, April 12 in Helen Galloway\'s Memorial Chapel of Chisholm Galloway Home for Funerals. Graveside services April 13 in the Warsaw Island Cemetery.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Sandra Parker Smalls</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Sandra Parker Smalls, 68, of Port Royal, SC and widow of Clarence Smalls entered into eternal rest Monday, April 12, 2021 at her residence. Viewing was Friday, April 23, 2021 in Chisholm Galloway Home for Funerals, 808 Bladen Street, Beaufort, SC. Graveside services were Saturday, April 24, at 11:00 A.M. in Frogmore Cemetery on St. Helena Island, SC.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Deloris Green Smalls</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Deloris \"Hookie\" Green Smalls, 75 of the Wallace community of St. Helena Island, SC, widow of Freddie \"Fred\" Smalls entered into eternal rest Tuesday, April 13, 2021. Viewing April 21, in Helen Galloway\'s Memorial Chapel of Chisholm Galloway Home for Funerals. Graveside services were 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 22, at Faith Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery, Burial St. Helena Memorial Garden, 142 Ernest Drive.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Kai’yah Lu Saunders</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Kai’yah Lu Saunders, 2, of St. Helena Island and daughter of Kaie Robin Heyward-Saunders and Joaquim Boone returned to the Lord on Tuesday, April 13, 2021. Services were private on April 21 at Helen Galloway\'s Memorial Chapel of Chisholm Galloway Home for Funerals, 808 Bladen St., Beaufort, SC.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Bobby Collins Brisbane</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bobby Collins Brisbane, 83, husband of Bessie Mae Washington Brisbane of Lady\'s Island, SC entered into eternal rest Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. Viewing 2:00 until 7:00 P.M. in Helen Galloway\'s Memorial Chapel. Funeral services 2:00 P.M. April 24 in the Rear Garden of Ebenezer Baptist Church. Burial, Indian Hill Cemetery off Eddings Point Road, St. Helena Island.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'OBITUARIES', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'obituaries-58', '', '', '2021-04-29 10:14:47', '2021-04-29 14:14:47', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49748', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(49756, 4, '2021-04-29 09:42:34', '2021-04-29 13:42:34', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>From staff reports</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A Yemassee man who wielded a knife during the armed robbery of a Ridgeland convenience store is headed to prison.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Deshone O’Neal Allen, 39, pleaded guilty Thursday, April 15 of armed robbery with a deadly weapon in Jasper County General Sessions Court. He was sentenced to 15 years in prison. He also received a five-year sentence for possession of a weapon during commission of a violent crime, which will be served concurrently.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Mr. Allen has a lengthy criminal history but until now has not been sentenced to any significant prison time,” said Lynorr Musser of the 14th Circuit Solicitor’s Office, who prosecuted the case. “He ran out of chances when he went into that convenience store with a knife and a plan to commit a crime.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Just past 3 a.m. on Dec. 6, 2019, Allen approached a clerk outside the Taylors BP on Heron Drive in Ridgeland as she was sweeping up trash in the parking lot. He told her he wanted to buy cigarettes and cigars, and then followed her inside the store.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The clerk went behind the register to retrieve the tobacco products. Instead of paying for them, Allen pulled a knife and demanded that the clerk give him all of the cash in the register. The clerk briefly tried to talk him out of the robbery, but Allen said he intended to follow through and removed money from the register himself.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Allen grabbed more than $1,500 in bills, as well as cigarettes the clerk had placed on the counter. He then left on foot.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The robbery was captured by store surveillance cameras, and Allen was quickly identified by a Ridgeland officer who knew him by sight.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Allen has previous convictions on several offenses, including assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature (2007), second-degree burglary (2016), third-degree arson (2018) and third degree domestic violence (2019).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Circuit Court Judge Carmen T. Mullen handed down the sentence and also ordered Allen to pay $1,524 in restitution.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Yemassee man convicted of armed robbery of convenience store', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'yemassee-man-convicted-of-armed-robbery-of-convenience-store', '', '', '2021-04-29 09:42:37', '2021-04-29 13:42:37', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49756', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(49761, 4, '2021-04-29 09:49:03', '2021-04-29 13:49:03', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Robert Smalls Parkway has been the site of numerous critical and several deadly collisions over the years</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>By Mindy Lucas</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A busy stretch of road that includes a deadly intersection along Robert Smalls Parkway in Beaufort could soon become a whole lot busier with the addition of another major retail center in the area.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Charlotte, N.C.-based developers The Morgan Companies received conditional approval to build a large-scale, mixed-use retail center on the corner of Robert Smalls Parkway and Parris Island Gateway.<br><br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The 28-acre site is directly across the road from another popular shopping center that includes a Walmart Supercenter, Belk and T.J. Maxx.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort Station will feature several major retailers and a mix of smaller shops and restaurants, company representatives said at the Beaufort – Town of Port Royal Metropolitan Planning Commission’s (MPC) recent meeting held on Monday, April 19.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The MPC gave conditional approval to a conceptual sketch plat for the center at the meeting, but not before discussing traffic and much-needed safety improvements along the parkway.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The strip of road in front of Walmart and the unusually broad intersection at Robert Smalls Parkway and Parris Island Gateway has seen a number of critical traffic accidents over the years that have included several fatalities.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In one weekend alone in December 2017, emergency workers responded to three collisions along the stretch that sent five people to the hospital and took the life of one involved in a wreck at the intersection, according to area reports.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>S.C. DOT has had a safety project planned for that area for years, city officials said at the meeting, including a new intersection and traffic signal at W.K. Alston Drive, but funding has been delayed.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>That project would connect W.K. Alston Drive to Walmart, diverting traffic to the new intersection. A plan to extend the drive across Robert Smalls Parkway and eventually tie it in with Goethe Hill Road, was also included in the Beaufort Code’s Street Infrastructure Plans, city officials noted.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>MPC board chair Michael Tomy asked if the city’s engineers couldn’t “look seriously at that.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I see that as a huge problem area if we don’t do something like that,” he said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Another strip mall?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Made on behalf of owners Myrtle Bush Farms LP of Beaufort, the application also listed 877 parking spaces. Commission members took issue with how much space was being presented as paved and how many trees would be cut down.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The sketch plan showed a 50-foot landscaped buffer, similar to Walmart’s, along Robert Smalls Parkway and a 20-foot landscaped buffer along Parris Island Gateway.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>MPC members were also critical of the overall layout of the center, with at least two members saying it looked like a throwback to the 1970s.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“This is an architecture that is reminiscent of the 1970s through the ’90s. I’m surprised that you’ve got a strip mall. I thought they were passé and I’m hoping … you will make this more attractive,” MPC member Judy Alling said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Developers underscored that the plan was only conceptual and meant to give a sense of the subdivision.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The MPC’s approval came with the condition that developers rework the project’s internal roadways so as not to create cut-throughs or shortcuts for drivers looking to cut the corner at the intersection.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In addition, the MPC added four recommendations to include in the projects’ future site plans. Members would like to see:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>More native vegetation and specimen trees kept;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Main stores be double sided or with faces for both highways;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>More landscaped buffer along Paris Island Gateway;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Less impervious parking surfaces throughout.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If they move forward, developers are to submit a preliminary plat for administrative review, said Dan Frazier, senior planner with city’s office of Community and Economic Development.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>From there project planners may submit land development and building plans for the city’s design review process. 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(49765, 4, '2021-04-29 09:56:10', '2021-04-29 13:56:10', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>By Mindy Lucas</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>South Carolina’s top health officials say they are taking a “deeper dive” into the state’s data to see why the state’s overall vaccination rate has slowed and appointments are going unfilled.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The slowdown follows a nationwide trend as health officials across the county work to determine what’s behind the drop in numbers – whether it’s “vaccine hesitancy” or a reluctance to get the shots or whether it’s a normal dip in numbers as supplies of the vaccine become more plentiful.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We’re doing everything we can to reverse that trend and get more people vaccinated as quickly as possible,” said Dr. Brannon Traxler, Public Health Director for the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) on a state wide teleconference call held with members of the media on Friday, April 23.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As part of that effort the agency is partnering with faith groups, local businesses and other entities to reach all areas and populations of South Carolina, Dr. Traxler said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“And we’re still encouraging everyone to go and get vaccinated, if they haven’t done so already,” she said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The recent pause of Johnson &amp; Johnson’s Janssen vac</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>cine may have also had a cooling effect on whether people were inclined to get vaccinated, officials said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Regulators paused the vaccine after cases of an extremely rare blood clotting disorder were found in six women between the ages of 18 and 49 who had gotten the shot.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The use of the vaccine has since been reinstated. In a joint statement made on Friday, the CDC and FDA said they were lifting the pause “after determining the known and potential benefits of the vaccine outweigh the known and potential risks of the vaccine.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Health officials also said they were seeing an increase in supply of vaccine compared to demand.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We knew from early on when we were seeing the opposite that we would see this,” Traxler said. “We are likely seeing it now, but that is really all what makes it even more important for everyone who hasn’t been vaccinated but is eligible to go and get vaccinated as soon as they can.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Only 29.6 percent of the state’s population had completed the vaccination process of press time on Tuesday.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The slow down in vaccinations is concerning, health officials said, given that more people need to be vaccinated before herd immunity can be reached.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Herd immunity is the only way to beat this virus,” said Dr. Brannon Traxler, Public Health Director for DHEC. “We still have a ways to go before that happens.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In terms of the “positive side of vaccinations” DHEC officials said residents should keep in mind the benefits of getting vaccinated.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“When you’ve been vaccinated, and you are getting together with other vaccinated people – for example if you want to go over to a friend’s place and both of you have been vaccinated – then you don’t need to worry as much about masking and social distancing,” Traxler said. “So there are benefits and there is guidance from the CDC on some of the preventative measures that can begin to be relaxed especially when you are around other people who have been vaccinated.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Breakthrough Infections</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As of Friday, South Carolina has 326 “breakthrough” cases, or cases where people who were vaccinated still became sick from COVID-19.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>DHEC officials said while they were tracking those cases, they were still very low compared to the number of people who have been vaccinated.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It’s also important to remember that with those cases the infection might be less severe, Dr. Traxler noted. 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(49819, 4, '2021-05-05 13:01:28', '2021-05-05 17:01:28', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>What is Qualified Immunity? Qualified immunity dates back to 1871 and is a defense frequently invoked by government employees, including police officers, accused of violating a person\'s constitutional rights. Qualified immunity applies to civil suits brought against police officers and other government employees. Qualified immunity applies only to government officials in civil litigation, and does not protect the government itself from suits arising from officials\' actions.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Qualified immunity is not unqualified or total. There is no such total immunity that prevents a police officer from being internally disciplined, re-trained, fired, losing his or her certification, or being criminally charged.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Proponents of the current rule argue that qualified immunity is needed so public officials can perform their duties without hesitation. Supporters of qualified immunity argue that it is needed to protect police officers who have to make snap judgments, under tremendous stress, while in danger, sometimes in low visibility conditions, and with limited information, in the line of duty. Supporters of qualified immunity also say it is needed because lawsuits won against public officials almost always end up being paid for by the government entity and the financial burden of loosening the qualified immunity standard would fall to local and state governments and taxpayers.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Critics say that qualified immunity makes it nearly impossible to hold officers and other government officials accountable in civil court. Opponents to the current qualified immunity standard argue that the “clearly established rights” standard is so high that victims can only win if they can point to a case with nearly identical facts and circumstances. Given this high bar, critics maintain public officials are not accountable for their actions, and victims effectively have no remedy under the law for violations.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Supreme Court has certainly set a high standard for pursuing lawsuits over official misconduct. Officers\' behavior must violate clearly established laws or constitutional rights, and courts have found it seldom does because almost every specific allegation is different.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Some cities and states have taken steps to end the practice of qualified immunity while debate continues at the national level. Colorado became the first state to ban qualified immunity for police officers in June 2020. On March 25, New York City Council voted to end qualified immunity for police officers, becoming the first city in the country to do so. In April of 2021, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Grisham signed a bill ending the provision for all government workers.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>At the national level, The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act (H.R.7120) was recently approved, nearly along party lines, by the U.S. House of Representatives. The legislation would eliminate qualified immunity for police officers nationwide and make other changes in policing policies, like banning chokeholds. This bill addresses a wide range of policies and issues regarding policing practices and law enforcement accountability. It includes measures to increase accountability for law enforcement misconduct, to enhance transparency and data collection, and to eliminate discriminatory policing practices.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The bill facilitates federal enforcement of constitutional violations (for example, excessive use-of-force) by state and local law enforcement. Among other things, it does the following:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>lowers the criminal intent standard—from willful to knowing or reckless—to convict a law enforcement officer for misconduct in a federal prosecution,</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>limits qualified immunity as a defense to liability in a private civil action against a law enforcement officer or state correctional officer, and</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>authorizes the Department of Justice to issue subpoenas in investigations of police departments for a pattern or practice of discrimination.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The bill also creates a national registry, the National Police Misconduct Registry, to compile data on complaints and records of police misconduct. It establishes a framework to prohibit racial profiling at the federal, state, and local levels. The bill also establishes new requirements for law enforcement officers and agencies, including to report data on use-of-force incidents, to obtain training on implicit bias and racial profiling, and to wear body cameras.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Many police officers and some Fraternal Order of Police organizations are cautiously on board with many police reform ideas being pushed out at the local, state, and federal levels. Many in law enforcement can accept concepts such as more training, body cameras with reasonable policies, oversight boards with fair processes, and databases to keep officers with bad records from getting rehired.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>However, most in law enforcement are against ending the judicial doctrine of qualified immunity and believe that ending this protection, would allow cops to be subject to never ending lawsuits over their conduct. In general, COPs and many others believe that qualified immunity is a very important tool for law enforcement, and if those safeguards were removed, it could have a huge negative impact, not just on today’s law enforcement, but the recruiting and retention of qualified people.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Qualified immunity certainly presents difficult decisions for anyone considering filing a legal action against a public official. If you think your civil rights have been violated, contact a civil rights attorney who can help evaluate your case and advise you on what to do.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Larry Dandridge is an honors graduate of three police academies and a DoD Counter Terrorism course graduate. He served as a police officer and deputy sheriff in AL and MO. He has also worked as a consultant with the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in GA and SC, and the Military Police and Customs operations in TX. An accomplished writer and motivational speaker, the owner of TVV Publishing, a retired Army Test Pilot, the author of the award-winning BLADES OF THUNDER (book One), a retired Aerospace Industry Region Manager, a past University Business, Writing, and Aeronautics Instructor, and volunteer Patient Adviser at the RHJ VA Medical Center, he writes two columns, as a free-lance writer, for the ISLAND NEWS, the Veterans Benefits Column and the What Citizens Should Know About Policing Column. You can contact Larry at his email, LDandridge@earthlink.net. </em><br><br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>EDITOR’S NOTE</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This is column 10 of a 12-column series on what citizens should know about police officers, use of force, and challenges the police and citizens face. Columns 1 through 9 introduced the series by answering the questions:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>1. What are the risks involved in police work?&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2. How does a COP (Constable on Patrol) decide on what level of force to use?&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>3. When can a police officer use deadly force?&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>4. When can deadly force be used on a fleeing felon?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>5. Do life and death decisions made by police really have to be made so quickly?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>6. What does the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office do for Beaufort County?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>7. Do police officers take care to avoid hurting innocent bystanders?&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>8. Do police officers have to retreat when facing a dangerous person?&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>9. Can a police officer be unfit to serve, even if they do not break the law?&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>10. Do police officers have to retreat when facing a dangerous person?&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>11. Can a police officer be unfit to serve, even if they do not break the law or violate department written policies?&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>12. Why do police officers not hot pursue and chase down every person who runs from them in a vehicle?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>13. Why do police officers sometimes use choke holds on people?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>14. Why do the police not shoot guns and other weapons out of people’s hands?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>15. Why do police sometimes use deadly force on people brandishing a Fake Gun?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>16. Why do the police not read everyone their Miranda rights?&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>17. How does a police officer deal with a person with a knife or other edged weapon?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>18. Why do many police officers have second jobs?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>19. How much training does a police officer get?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>20. How many police departments are there and how many COPS are on the job per 1,000 citizens?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>21. Are all police departments certified by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA)?&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>22. How thorough are the background checking, screening, testing, and interviewing, of police recruits and officers transferring from one department to another?&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>23. Why do police departments need armored cars and other military types of equipment?&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>24. 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(49824, 4, '2021-05-05 13:08:25', '2021-05-05 17:08:25', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Every so often I receive letters (emails, actually) in response to my columns. I typically thank the authors for their opinion and taking the time to read what I wrote and share their response, but I won\'t lie and say I hold them all in the same regard.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The supportive ones are typically short and sweet. Those are my favorites. Not because they agree with me but because they usually are so well written. The former newspaper editor in me appreciates the clean copy.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>And then there are my critics. Ugh!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>They tell me to leave the former president and his supporters alone. They dare me to defend Burn Loot Murder (their definition of the “BLM” acronym, known in accurate circles as standing for Black Lives Matter).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>They call me a typical liberal loser, blah blah blah. That’s fine, but they just write so poorly. To them I say: Paragraphs aren’t just for progressives. Libtards don’t own logic. Patriots can – and should – use spellcheck!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These writers I least enjoy telling me what I should be watching and reading (instead of the New York Times or CNN) or whom I should be praising. South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott’s name has come up more than once. I do read the New York Times, and occasionally the Washington Post. I peruse the Savannah Morning News often enough to validate buying a subscription.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Here are some lesser-known names I follow:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Michael Harriot</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The native of Hartsville, S.C., is a senior writer at The Root website, a contributing writer to The Amber Ruffin Show and a self-proclaimed “wypipologist.” The Root is unapologetically pro-Black and fearless in looking at American popular culture through the lens of its Black citizens. No one on their staff exemplifies that more than Harriot. His tongue is sharp, his analysis incisive and his research above reproach.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>His work on The Root is always worth reading, and he has perfected the use of Twitter as a medium for longer-form storytelling. When he starts stringing together links to historical articles and data, what starts out looking like his personal opinion evolves into an indisputable argument in support of his original premise.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A recent article on the Root site, “Was Tim Scott Right When He Said \'America Is Not a Racist Country\'? An Investigation” is a perfect amalgamation of his approach.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Kirk Tuck</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The professional photographer from Austin, Texas, has a wonderful blog, Visual Science Lab, where he writes about his work as a photographer, his opinions on gear and randomly peppered musings on other topics, including politics.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Unlike many photography-related sites, VSL is less about cameras than it is about photography. He writes about the impact of the pandemic on his business. The affection is palpable in the photos he shares of his wife and son.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The way Tuck describes the pleasures of simply walking and taking photos around downtown Austin is comforting. A bum left knee keeps me from doing the same as often as I would like, but his writing offers vicarious enjoyment.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>John Pavlovitz</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Pavlovitz, probably the best known of the names I’m including here, likely would be considered a unicorn by standard-issue conservatives. He is a liberal who is as far from “godless” as you can get, being pastor at a church in Wake Forest, N.C. His writings, including books and posts on Twitter and his personal website, support a Christianity that is decisively inclusive and “woke.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Pavlovitz writes about police brutality, mental illness, white privilege, and other social issues from a perspective grounded upon his faith and interpretations of the Scriptures. He is both profound and prolific in writing about how Christians should advance acceptance of the LGBT community and immigrant populations.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In a post titled, “Let My People Vote: Why Voter Suppression is Unbiblical” he writes: “The book of Genesis tells us that each human being is a specific image-bearer of the Divine, uniquely reflecting the nature of God. Whenever someone silences another human being’s voice, they are silencing the very God within them.” Good stuff.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A quick review of this short list tells me 1) I respect writers who can make a strong argument, and 2) I need to get more women writers into my daily mix. I read women – Savannah’s Rana Cash, for one – but none so frequently their names came to mind as quickly as these men. I hope my critics are as willing to broaden and diversify the content they consume.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>And to start using spellcheck. It’s still F7, right?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Terry E. Manning lives and works in Savannah, Ga. He is a Clemson graduate and worked for 20 years as a journalist. 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(49826, 4, '2021-05-05 13:13:25', '2021-05-05 17:13:25', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It is Saturday, early, and I’m in Knoxville, Tennessee.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This morning I’m in the lobby of the Graduate Hotel. I’m sitting at a large table that one might find in a law school library. The table comes with built in brass ports for one’s computer, two brass lamps providing more than adequate lighting, and a football helmet.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The helmet, encased in plexiglas, has the signature of Peyton Manning on it. Indeed the entire, comfortably furnished, orange-painted room is a shrine to Manning and his football career with the Tennessee Volunteers.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Yesterday, I sat in this same lobby, at this same table, watching tentative teenagers come into the lobby. They came in the door with one or both parents, usually wearing a baseball cap with the orange “T” logo, here in Knoxville for a tour of the campus.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As I watched the procession, I tried to eavesdrop on some of the conversations, but was too far away to get much detail, “This isn’t anything like Arizona State …”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Graduate does not come with a complimentary breakfast. There are no tough-to-chew bagels; or microwaveable egg and cheese biscuits; or days-old muffins encased in shrink wrap. But they do offer a cup of coffee that is on the house.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This morning my wife is still in our orange-painted room, sleeping, and I’m waiting for her to wake and ask for a cup of this strong, surprising aromatic coffee. When she does, by way of e-mail, I’ll go back up to the room and we will watch Prince Philip’s funeral.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We will do this because we have watched “The Crown” and thanks to this beautifully produced program know a little something about this carefully groomed man who stood beside Elizabeth.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“The Crown” focused on the royal family. We got portraits of the lovesick Charles; the cigarette-accessorized, terminally unhappy Margaret; the dead-eyed Elizabeth who valued duty above every other thing, including her husband, Philip. And against all of this delicious (video) gossip, we saw the British Empire evaporate.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Like some Americans I share a nostalgia for the British Empire. Contrary to contemporary thinking, I think the British did a pretty good job governing (the world) right up until World War II.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Yes, I know they used their battleships — with names like Resolute and Formidable — together with their Maxims to colonize Nigeria, India and Sudan. Then they took raw materials — cotton, palm oil and rubber — back to Wolverhampton Bristol and Manchester. But the British, unlike modern-day China, brought something with them.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The British sent their best and brightest into the Foreign Service. These young men took their ideals, morality and notions of a light-handed government into Burma, Ghana and South Africa. And while they would never believe the natives were of equal worth, they were careful to keep the indigenous religions and the local rulers in place.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These young, gin-drinking men (and their sometimes convention-bending wives) made sure that trade remained uninterrupted, but one must also concede that along the way they gave India, Hong Kong and Ceylon stability for more than 100 years.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This is contrasted with the Chinese who build roads and lay rails in Britain’s former colonies, but do not moralize or proselytize or attempt to replace despots or dictators. The Chinese take home the raw materials, all the while making the world less stable.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>By the time Elizabeth reluctantly took her crown; the Empire was unraveling and the colonies were demanding self-rule. At this point the United Kingdom had won two World Wars. But in the process of winning those wars it wiped-out several generations of young men; depleted its treasury and, importantly, watched its manufacturing shift to the United States.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Elizabeth came into office with a Commonwealth that was splintering into shards that were not economically or ideologically tethered to the United Kingdom. In an effort to slow down the splintering, Elizabeth and her consort, Philip, toured the world, waving, smiling, accepting gifts from children, and making ceremonial toasts that were mostly theatre.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>God knows the two of them had style. They also had a yacht, their own train, and were always surrounded by men in scarlet tunics playing “Good Save the Queen” or, my own favorite, “Rule Britannia, Britannia rules the waves.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In an hour I’ll watch the pomp and circumstance of Philip’s funeral — no doubt thinking that these Brits can do a damn good funeral!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>(A personal note. My nephew, Alexander Littlewood, is producing Philip’s funeral for BBC.)</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Scott Graber is a lawyer, novelist, veteran columnist and longtime resident of Port Royal. 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(49828, 4, '2021-05-05 13:14:59', '2021-05-05 17:14:59', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>By Robert S. Young</strong><br><br>It is time to re-imagine visitor use at Hunting Island State Park. Long-term sea level rise is dramatically changing this park, but not in the way that most people would imagine.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Hunting Island is a low-elevation, barrier island with a dense, beautiful, maritime forest covering ancient dunes throughout most of the island. The backside has a wide Spartina salt marsh typical of so much of the lowcountry. According to the United States Geological Survey, Hunting Island has one of the highest erosion rates on the East Coast. It has been this way for a while.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The historic Hunting Island Lighthouse was constructed to be moved. In 1889, the lighthouse was moved 1.3 miles inland. It now stands a few hundred feet away from the beach. The view from the top is fabulous, but the builders never intended to protect that lighthouse in place.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The State of South Carolina, however, has spent millions trying to hold the beach in place by pumping sand and building sheet-pile and rock groins. Why would we spend so much money putting rocks on a “protected” beach inside a State Park?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Visitors.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The 5,000-acre park is the most visited in the South Carolina State Park system, providing substantial annual revenue. Believe me, I get it. I have been coming to Hunting since I was a boy in the late 1960s. Check out some of the groups dedicated to the Park on social media, and you will gain an appreciation for how many people love this place.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But that love cannot save Hunting Island from the inevitable changes being brought by changing climate and rising sea level. You see, the greatest threat to future visitor use of Hunting Island is not shoreline change. It is constant flooding and standing water.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Rising sea level doesn’t just move beaches, it also lifts the local water table. In other words, the water is rising beneath Hunting Island. This has several important implications. First, it means that there is almost no room for rain to infiltrate. When the water table is literally at, or inches below, the surface, precipitation events will flood the island. The rain has nowhere else to go. In the Low Country’s humid climate, that water will not evaporate quickly, and it cannot go into the ground.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Additionally, the water table is tidally influenced. King tides will raise the groundwater under Hunting Island just as they cause unusually high tides in general. The lowest spots on the island can actually flood because the water table intersects the ground level. Crazy huh?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>All of this flooding is causing a die-off of vegetation in some areas. Losing trees makes the situation even worse because the trees help pump water out of the ground and into the sky.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>What does all this mean?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I’m afraid it presents a future where Hunting Island will be more wet, than dry. The island will lose maritime forest and gain wetlands. The park will struggle to maintain the same level of visitor access because the flooding will become more and more frequent.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Just recently, South Carolina Parks Recreation and Tourism (PRT) applied for a permit to tear down a section of newly constructed sand dune in an attempt to drain some of the persistent flood water. It will not be the last time.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>What we really need is a brand new vision for how visitors will be able to experience the island in the future. Park managers understand that this is a dynamic place. Some areas have already been abandoned in response to recent storms.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>What we still need though is a detailed and frank, long-term management plan that examines all the future challenges coming to Hunting Island. It also needs to account for all of the costs that will be incurred by trying to maintain the high visitor usage of the past few decades.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Visitor revenues may be high, but the costs of maintaining access are increasing rapidly. At some point, the balance sheet will no longer be in the black.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This does not mean the end to Hunting Island — not at all. The island itself will be different, but fine. The State of South Carolina has many rapidly changing barrier islands. That isn’t a catastrophe.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Those of us who love the place may have to be willing to change the relationship we have with the Park. We need to preserve the place, and not the parking.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>And PRT will also need to imagine a future managing a different kind of visitor experience. I’m sure all of us who love Hunting Island State Park will be happy to help guide that plan.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>(Note: This op-ed appeared in the Charleston Post &amp; Courier)</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Robert S. Young, Ph.D, is a licensed professional geologist in N.C., S.C., and Fla. He is the Director of the Program for the Study of Developed Shorelines and a professor of Coastal Geology at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, N.C. He can be reached at ryoung@email.wcu.edu.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'We have to change how we use Hunting Island', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'we-have-to-change-how-we-use-hunting-island', '', '', '2021-05-05 13:18:51', '2021-05-05 17:18:51', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49828', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(49830, 4, '2021-05-05 13:17:46', '2021-05-05 17:17:46', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Chapter 4: The Bitter Taste of Retribution</strong><br><br><strong>By David Taub</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There they stood, Jazabel and an unnamed young man, like stone statues from Easter Island, staring contemptuously down at A3, who was the only member of don David’s army present there. Before Jazabel could open her mouth, her young man friend, copped a nasty attitude, and began a barrage of loudly delivered insults direct at A3.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“You are an old fool. Don’t you know who you are messing with? This family has lots of influence in Merida. You are about to find yourself in deep kimshi, my old friend! Best you return Señorita Jazabel’s business post haste and remove yourselves immediately!”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In the voice of a gentleman that defines A3, he replied, “Young man, let me tell you about ‘influence.’ I suggest that you go down to the Sakh-beyh cenote, just a short walk behind you. Insert your arm into its magical water, up to your arm-pit; quickly remove your arm. The size of the hole you leave in those crystal waters is the amount of influence you and Señor Zero and Señorita Jazabel have. Get my drift, sonny-boy?”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The young man stood frozen, mouth clamped shut. Señorita Jazabel quickly took command from this impish fool.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Forgive my foolish friend; he sometimes lets his mouth take control of his brain,” she said quietly. “We have come to get my belongings. I have lots of money in property here—my clothes, food, alcohol, furniture. These things belong to me. Please, this is all I have, and I would like to have it back quickly,” she pleaded.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>By now, other members of don David’s army had arrived at the gate. A3 dismissed them, wising to deal with the dreaded duo himself.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He said simply, “We shall be delighted to return your property, as you clearly understand you have no right to be here or to use this hacienda, which belongs to don David.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She nodded her head in agreement.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“However, you must present papers, receipts, documents that prove that which you ask for in fact belongs to you,” A3 said. “Upon demonstrating your ownership, we shall be pleased to hand-over what you allege belongs to you.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I understand,” said Jazabel haltingly, “but please can you let me have my clothes?”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He agreed, and shortly Fernando brought out several boxes of clothes, some of which were men’s clothes. Fernando told A3 that Jazabel frequently had different male visitors at the hacienda. Remember those gossiping villagers?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A3 and Jazabel agreed that in one week’s time, Jazabel would return early that day, with the required documents to retrieve her belongings. A3 assigned the task of dealing with Jazabel to attorney C2, who was an expert in such matters.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A week later, on the appointed day, attorney C2 arrived early; alas, Jazabel never appeared. And since that time, no communication of any kind has taken place with the complaining and “highly influential” liars.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Perhaps Jazabel or Señor Zero did not know the Mexican law that reads that if someone does not remove their belongings from someone else’s property within 90 days, the property shall belong to the other party. As of this writing, already 45 days have elapsed. Time sprints onward.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>With Los Bastardos in the rearview mirror, things at the hacienda began to change in a major way. Don David, A3 and the guru of tourism, NN, created an LLC company, to continue operating the B&amp;B, bar/restaurant. It took time to accomplish this in accordance with the Mexican law, something Señor Zero and Jazabel never did. Remember Mexican Axiom No. 2.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Rumors flew through Yucatán like western wildfires in the U.S. Soon, NN began to receive requests from clients, and the business took off as word of “new management” reached curious ears. Families began to appear, to eat, swim in the magical waters of the hacienda’s cenote, and to stay in the renovated apartments. Yippie!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Don David enjoyed being a gringo businessman in Yucatán. Curiously, nothing more was heard from Los Bastardos.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A3 asked his coterie of other attorneys to investigate further. They discovered/uncovered that there was an arrest warrant pending on Señor Zero, but he seems to have disappeared again.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Jazabel had moved in with her mother, who left Señor Zero after the car accident in which his alleged mistress was killed. Attorney C2 met with the aggrieved widower and they went to the “county’s” attorney general to seek redress from Señor Zero for the wrongful death of his former wife.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If Los Bastardos thought they could intimidate don David and A3, they have now come to understand that their zapatos are now on the other foot. The telenovela of Los Bastardos are stories for another time.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The tale of the Life and Times of don David now comes to a happy end. Don David has possession of his cherished hacienda and he is now a successfully gringo businessman in Yucatán. Many important upgrades to the property have been made. Life is good in the environs of Los Pelicanos.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>So now, my friends, we must end the saga of don David and La Hacienda de los Pelicanos. I hope you have enjoyed the four episodes of his telenovela. Saludos a todos de don David.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Well, all I know is what I read in the newspapers.” – Will Rogers.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>David M. Taub was Mayor of Beaufort from 1990 through 1999 and served as a Beaufort County Magistrate from 2010 to 2015. 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(49834, 4, '2021-05-05 13:24:58', '2021-05-05 17:24:58', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>By Joann Orischak</strong><br><br>As Mother’s Day approaches, I reminisce about my mother’s guidance. Though she passed several years ago, she left my five siblings and me with countless practical sayings to help us navigate life’s future challenges long after she’s gone.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>One that has served me well, and that I’ve passed onto my own children, is “When in doubt, don’t.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I am not certain if she was the author, or perhaps my grandmother, but it has made easier work of difficult decisions on many occasions.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This saying simply means if you’re uncertain whether or not to make a decision (any decision), you’re better advised not to take action at that time.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It doesn’t dismiss the prospect altogether, but it underscores that nagging doubt is typically accompanied by well-founded justifications.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I realize the no-risk, no-reward crowd probably wouldn’t approve of this mantra, but If you’ve ever erred on the side of caution and steered clear of a risky decision to later learn you’ve been spared, you understand the wisdom of this counsel. To err is human, but regret is exponentially compounded when we disregard warning signs, hastily entering into poor decisions, particularly when avoidable.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Doubt comes in many forms, personal and otherwise. It’s the reason behind many broken marriage proposals, or routine situations such as choosing not to power through a yellow light teetering on red.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Opting out of public salad bars during a pandemic, and whether or not to purchase those expensive shoes you might only wear once a year all fall under the “when in doubt” umbrella.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>No one relishes asking themselves the all-too familiar question “why didn’t I listen to my gut?” Hindsight has 20/20 vision, but that little voice you heard beforehand telling you not to proceed becomes deafening if in fact you choose wrongly.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As someone else’s mother once said, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For elected officials, doubt poses an even heavier burden, because they are making decisions on many others’ behalf. Doubt and reluctance can be prompted by many factors, not the least of which is insufficient or inaccurate information.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We want our elected officials to ask themselves the following each time they consider new proposals or continue existing ones: Is the information received accurate and complete in order to cast an informed vote? Was the information received in adequate time allowing for proper review? Would the electorate largely support this action?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I learned early while serving as a school board representative that nagging, lingering doubt in any given decision almost always foretold of a cautionary tale down the road. That “pound of cure” more times than not involves legal fees.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This Mother’s Day, in addition to giving traditional gifts and placing flowers by tombstones, consider honoring our mothers by heeding the insights they most wanted us to embrace. Pass along a saying or two of your grandmother’s to your children they’ve never heard before, and explain to them what it’s meant to you.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>What better way to celebrate our mothers than to pay homage to their sagacity? Mother really does know best.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>JoAnn Orischak served as the District 11 Representative to the Beaufort County Board of Education from 2012-2020. She resides on Hilton Head Island and can be reached at JoAnnOrischak.TheIslandNews@gmail.com.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Mother usually really does know best', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'mother-usually-really-does-know-best', '', '', '2021-05-05 13:25:50', '2021-05-05 17:25:50', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49834', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(49837, 4, '2021-05-05 13:27:45', '2021-05-05 17:27:45', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>BOYS GOLF</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Trojans stun HHIHS, BHS for region crown</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>James Island won the Region 7-4A boys golf championship Tuesday at Charleston Municipal Golf Course, posting a team score of 319 to edge Hilton Head High and Beaufort High for the title.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Trojans capitalized as the host team at their newly remodeled home course, besting Hilton Head High (329) by 10 shots and Beaufort High (333) by 14 strokes. May River (345) finished fourth, and Bluffton (357) rounded out the top five.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Hilton Head High’s Nolan Hawkins won medalist honors with an impressive 1-over-par 73 on a steamy day in Charleston. The Seahawk junior won by two shots over James Island’s Connor Heyboer, who fired a 3-over 75. Beaufort High School’s Jerry Bruns placed third with a 76, and May River High School’s Andrew Swanson claimed fourth place with a 6-over 78.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Other notable scores included HHIHS’s Ben Batson (81), Beaufort’s George Cooler (82), and Bluffton’s Jones Saylor (85).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>With their top four finishes, James Island, Hilton Head, Beaufort, and May River qualified for the Lower State Championship and will travel to the Country Club of South Carolina in West Florence next Monday.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After Hilton Head and Beaufort dominated region play throughout the regular season, the two squads will look to hit reset and find their top form heading into the state championship. The top eight teams from the one-day Lower State qualifier will advance to the Class 4A State Championship at Dolphin Head Golf Club on Hilton Head Island.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>BOYS SOCCER</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Mighty Lions cruise in first home playoff match</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Holy Trinity boys soccer made its first home postseason game a memorable one Monday, crushing visiting South Aiken Baptist 7-0 in the first round of the SCISA 1A playoffs.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Banks Scarpa and Houston Wilson each scored twice, and Levi Dyer, Bray Sheehan, and Michael Smith added a goal each for the Mighty Lions.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Addison Wilson made three saves in the first half, and Andrew Jennings added two saves in the second half to finish off the clean sheet.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Holy Trinity (9-0) were scheduled to host Conway Christian in the SCISA 1A semifinals on Wednesday.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>GIRLS SOCCER</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Eagles close out season with shutout of Sharks</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort High girls soccer ended its season on a high note with a 1-0 win at May River on Thursday.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Anna Brown scored the lone goal of the evening in a defensive struggle.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Lexi Jones and Molly Smith anchored the excellent showing from Beaufort’s back line, and Quinn Wilson continued her outstanding play in goal to earn the clean sheet.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort finishes the season 7-7-1 overall and fourth in Region 7-4A with a 6-6 mark.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Golden Warriors come up short in playoff opener</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>John Paul II girls soccer saw its season end Tuesday with a 3-1 loss at Christian Academy of Myrtle Beach in the first round of the SCISA 2A playoffs.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Golden Warriors controlled much of the match and had plenty of scoring opportunities, but they weren’t able to finish them off. JPII’s lone goal came on a penalty by Brenna Frank.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Frank helped anchor a strong defensive effort along with Jessica Tilton and Alondra Hurtado, and Trinity Grace Maxwell made five saves in goal, including a spectacular stop on a penalty to keep JPII within striking distance.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'SPORTS ROUND UP', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'sports-round-up-3', '', '', '2021-05-05 13:27:49', '2021-05-05 17:27:49', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49837', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(49839, 4, '2021-05-05 13:37:41', '2021-05-05 17:37:41', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>LowcoSports.com</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bluffton softball jumped out to an early seven-run lead and held on for an 8-5 home win Wednesday over Beaufort High.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Bobcats got the offense rolling quickly, scoring a pair of first-inning runs on singles from Alyssa Rose and Katie Ryan before extending the advantage to 6-0 in the second and 7-0 an inning later on the strength of two RBI hits from Parker Ray.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort High got on the scoreboard in the fourth inning via a passed ball, and the Bobcats restored the seven-run advantage with another tally in the fifth. The Eagles didn’t quit, scoring two runs each in the sixth and seventh innings.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Karley Rouse and Nia Holmes drove in a run each to cut it to three in the final inning and bring the tying run to the plate, but Bluffton held off the comeback bid.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Ray paced the Bobcat offense from the leadoff spot, going 2-for-3 with a walk and two RBIs while earning the win on the mound and striking out seven batters. Ryan put together a strong day, finishing 2-for-3 while driving in a run. Rouse led the Eagles in a valiant comeback attempt with a 2-for-3 performance and a trio of RBIs.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort High (6-13, 2-8) finishes the season Thursday at John Paul II. <br><br><em>Above: Beaufort’s right fielder, Leela Hildenbrand, sprints to the ball during the top of the fifth inning. Photo by Bob Sofaly.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Bobcats hold off late surge from Eagles', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'bobcats-hold-off-late-surge-from-eagles', '', '', '2021-05-05 13:37:44', '2021-05-05 17:37:44', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49839', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(49841, 4, '2021-05-05 13:41:35', '2021-05-05 17:41:35', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>LowcoSports.com</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort High swept the team titles with the help of outstanding individual performances from Layla Warren and Zyrin Odom on Wednesday at the nine-team Beaufort Track Classic.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort’s girls amassed 182 points to easily outdistance runner-up May River (127) and third-place Hilton Head High (96), while the Eagles’ boys racked up 170 points to outpace the Sharks (132) and Seahawks (123).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Warren led the way on the girls side, claiming gold in the 100 and 400 hurdles along with the javelin and contributing to the Eagles’ win in the 4•400 relay. Anna Brown (400), Hannah Merchant (pole vault), Reyonce Black (long jump), Jayla Daise (shot), and Acionna Lowe (discus) also won individual titles for the Eagles.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Anya Arroyo led the Sharks to a runner-up finish with wins in the 1600 and 3200, while teammate Victoria Sosa won the 800 and May River claimed the 4•800 relay.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":49810,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/04282021-BHS-Track-Classic-1-5423.jpeg\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/04282021-BHS-Track-Classic-1-5423-1024x662.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49810\"/></a><figcaption>Beaufort High’s Keona Sanders takes first place after clearing five-feet, one and-a-half inches on the high jump bar during the Beaufort Track Classic on Wednesday, April 28, at BHS. Photo by Bob Sofaly</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Seahawks placed third despite not boasting an individual champion, as Cynthia Gudaitis led the way with runner-up finishes behind Arroyo in the 1600 and 3200.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Battery Creek’s Myra Smith (100) and Keona Sanders (high jump) won events for the fourth-place Dolphins, and Faith Eugene (200) and Kaylyn Caldwell (triple jump) earned gold for sixth-place Whale Branch, which also won the 4•100 relay.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>On the boys side, Odom led the Eagles with wins in the 400 and long jump, and teammates Daryl DePass (100), Charlie Bennett (800), and Nash Mills (3200) also claimed individual gold in addition to Beaufort’s win in the 4•400 relay.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The runner-up Sharks won the 4•800 relay and got individual titles from Colin Keck (1600), Sean Hamby (400 hurdles), and Kyle Rivers (high jump).&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Janile Roberson (200) and Nathaniel Rohr (javelin) won titles for the third-place Seahawks, while Michael Martello won the shot put and discus for fourth-place Battery Creek. Noah Player (110 hurdles) and David Tobin (pole vault) also won gold for the Dolphins.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bluffton’s Adarion Ransburg won the triple jump, and Colleton County claimed the 4•100 relay.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort High is set to host the Region 7-4A meet on Wednesday and the Class 4A state qualifier on May 15. Battery Creek is slated to host the Region 8-3A meet on Wednesday. <br><br><em>Top: Anya Arroyo, left, of May River High School, smiles as her coach Catherine Rosenblum praises her moments after Arroya won the 1,600 meter run in 5:11 during the annual Beaufort Track Classic on Wednesday at Beaufort High School.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Eagles sweep titles at Beaufort Track Classic', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'eagles-sweep-titles-at-beaufort-track-classic', '', '', '2021-05-05 13:46:05', '2021-05-05 17:46:05', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49841', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(49843, 4, '2021-05-05 13:43:51', '2021-05-05 17:43:51', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>LowcoSports.com</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort High boys tennis rolled into the second round of the playoffs with a 6-0 sweep of visiting Wilson on Tuesday.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Eagles didn’t drop a set in a dominant performance, with the most competitive match coming at No. 2 singles, where Tucker Martin held off a challenge in the second set before finishing it off.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Graeme Angus, Diego Alvarez, Bodie Daniel, and Griffin Stone also won singles matches, and Joseph Combs and Witt Compton easily won their doubles match.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Eagles (13-2) will host North Augusta or North Myrtle Beach in the second round Thursday.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Singles</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>1. Graeme Angus def. Anish Jona 6-0, inj.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2. Tucker Martin def. Joshua Anyim 6-2, 7-5</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>3. Diego Alvarez def. Trey Garland 6-0, 6-0&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>4. Bodie Daniel def. Jaques Mildrow 6-0, 6-0&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>5. Griffin Stone def. Jalen Durant 6-0, 6-0 </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Doubles</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2. Joseph Combs/Witt Compton def. Xavier Brown/Alvbert Schirippa 6-0 6-1</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Above: Beaufort High’s fourth seed Bodie Daniel stays focused and keeps his eyes on the ball during his singles match against Bluffton’s Ryland Pollard on Monday at Beaufort. Photo by Bob Sofaly.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Eagles begin state title quest', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'eagles-begin-state-title-quest', '', '', '2021-05-05 13:43:55', '2021-05-05 17:43:55', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49843', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(49846, 4, '2021-05-05 13:49:25', '2021-05-05 17:49:25', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>LowcoSports.com</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort High baseball clinched the No. 2 seed in the Class 4A playoffs with a 6-3 win in nine innings Wednesday at Bluffton.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort’s James Davenport blanked the Bobcats for five innings before Bluffton rallied for three runs in the sixth to tie it and force extras. After two scoreless extra frames, the Eagles got a rally going with back-to-back singles from Patrick Daley and Josh Denton to start the ninth and took advantage of two critical errors to push across three runs.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Daley then worked around a leadoff error to retire the next three Bobcat batters and seal the win. Daley struck out six and allowed just one hit over four strong innings in relief of Davenport, who limited the Bobcats to three runs (two earned) on nine hits over five-plus innings with two strikeouts and two walks.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":49808,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/04262021-Bluffton-@-BHS-baseball-2-6442_edited-1.jpeg\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/04262021-Bluffton-@-BHS-baseball-2-6442_edited-1-1024x748.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49808\"/></a><figcaption>Beaufort shortstop Jimmy Davenport fields the ball against the Bluffton Bobcats during the top of the fourth inning Monday night at Beaufort High. Despite giving up four early runs, the host Eagles went on to defeat the Bobcats, 10-4. Photos by Bob Sofaly.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>William Winburn was 3-for-5 with a double and three RBIs to lead the Eagles, while Denton added two hits and an RBI and Daley went 2-for-4.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A day later, Beaufort smacked three home runs in a 4-1 road win at Hanahan on Thursday. Wes Graves tossed a two-hitter, and Rhogue Wallace, Ollie Holmes, and Josh Denton all blasted home runs to lead the Eagles.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Graves struck out six and allowed one run on two hits with five walks in a complete game.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Hawks opened the scoring in the third, when two walks set the table for Luke Blankenship’s RBI single, but Holmes launched one to left to tie it in the top of the fourth. Denton led off the fifth with a blast to right to give the Eagles the lead, and Wallace mashed a two-run shot to right in the sixth after William Winburn led off the inning with a single.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Eagles (11-8) host Battery Creek on May 10 to open a home-and-home set between the crosstown rivals. <br><br><em>Top: Beaufort pitcher Ollie Holmes winds up for the pitch against the visiting Bluffton Bobcats during the fourth inning Monday. Photo by Bob Sofaly</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Eagles win marathon over Bobcats to clinch playoff spot', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'eagles-win-marathon-over-bobcats-to-clinch-playoff-spot', '', '', '2021-05-05 13:49:27', '2021-05-05 17:49:27', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49846', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(49848, 4, '2021-05-05 13:51:31', '2021-05-05 17:51:31', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Palmetto Girls and Boys State Delegates named</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>John Paul II Catholic School is happy to announce that two juniors – Lissy Rembold and Aidan Tibbitt – have been chosen as the 2021 candidates for the American Legion Palmetto Girls State and Boys State.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"Our students were chosen to represent JPII based on their character, leadership skills, and a strong desire to be a part of Palmetto Girls and Boys State,\" JPII Asst. Principal Heather Rembold said in a release. \"The scholarship possibilities, as selected delegates, are extensive, and we are excited for Aidan and Lissy as future leadership opportunities become available.\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According to The American Legion and its Auxiliary, the Boys and Girls State educates youth in the “duties, privileges, rights, and responsibilities of American citizenship. State programs are held nationally, and alumni of these programs known and recognized nationwide for their academic achievement and civic leadership. Many alumni of Palmetto Boys and Girls States have gone on to successfully run for local and state office in South Carolina. Colleges and universities also offer scholarships to Boys and Girls State alumni.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Beaufort’s Owens graduates Ole Miss</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort’s Thomas Andrew Owens is among the more than 5,000 candidates for graduation in the Class of 2021 who will be celebrated during the University of Mississippi’s 168th Commencement exercises.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Owens, who is a Music major, is a candidate for a Master of Music degree in the Graduate School.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"This class of graduates is marked by incredible achievements, character and resilience, and it is a great privilege to celebrate them during Commencement,\" UM Chancellor Glenn Boyce said in a release. \"They have accomplished so much during their years at the university, and the path ahead is bright and filled with endless possibilities.\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The University of Mississippi, affectionately known as Ole Miss, is the state\'s flagship university.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'EDUCATION BRIEFS', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'education-briefs-28', '', '', '2021-05-05 13:51:33', '2021-05-05 17:51:33', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49848', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(49850, 4, '2021-05-05 13:53:52', '2021-05-05 17:53:52', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Trey Thomas Smith, a graduating senior at Holy Trinity Classical Christian School, has accepted an appointment to the United States Naval Academy.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“The Naval Academy looks for students who are well-rounded. They want students who can think with the scholars, compete with the athletes, and, of course, serve with the military,” Smith, who excelled in academics and athletics, said in a release from the school. “I do not say this to brag on my own character, because I certainly could not have gained acceptance on my own. Praise God for His work in my life and for my parents making me go to Holy Trinity! As a Classical Christian School, Holy Trinity’s focus on all-around development—mental, physical, and spiritual — has done a great job preparing me to be a student at USNA and for the challenges I will face as an adult. I hope I am the first of many Holy Trinity Midshipmen to come!”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This year, Smith was recognized by the College Board as a Rural and Small-Town Scholar. This National Recognition Program grants students’ academic honor based on exceptionally high SAT scores.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In order to be considered for appointment to the United States Naval Academy, students must complete a rigorous nine-step application/admissions process that includes seeking a formal “nomination” from either a member of the U.S. Senate or a member of the U.S. House of Representatives along with academic transcripts, college entrance exams, fitness assessments, and medical evaluations.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“The US Naval Academy is a highly-selective, prestigious four-year university that accepts just 9 percent of those who apply — a similar figure to Johns Hopkins, Cornell, Rice, and Northwestern,” according to the Naval Academy’s website (USNA.edu). “In addition to the fact that 91 percent of applicants are ultimately rejected, high school students seeking admittance into the USNA also need to understand that they face a different type of admissions maze than encountered by applicants to other uber-selective universities.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I am so proud of Thomas and thankful for his time here at Holy Trinity. I have witnessed him grow and flourish over the past four years,” Rev. Chad E. Lawrence, founding Headmaster of Holy Trinity, said. “Of all that I could say about him perhaps most striking to me is his willingness to step into new areas such as auditioning for a lead part in a theater production — which is both refreshing and inspiring. His leadership will be sorely missed here at Holy Trinity but will serve our nation for years to come. We at Holy Trinity stand behind him and look forward to hearing how God uses him.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Holy Trinity\'s Smith accepts appointment to US Naval Academy', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'holy-trinitys-smith-accepts-appointment-to-us-naval-academy', '', '', '2021-05-05 13:53:54', '2021-05-05 17:53:54', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49850', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(49852, 4, '2021-05-05 13:57:28', '2021-05-05 17:57:28', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Each spring, members of the Photography Club of Beaufort submit their best photos in competition among their peers. This spring, the club is still meeting virtually so judges could be selected from around the world as long as they were available to Zoom on the night of the competition.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Spring 2021 judges were Rick Rhodes, a commercial photographer from Charleston; Don Wouri, a nature photographer from Columbia; and Joanne Stolte, a landscape and nature photographer from Southern California.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":49817,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Screen-Shot-2021-05-05-at-12.09.50-PM.png\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Screen-Shot-2021-05-05-at-12.09.50-PM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49817\"/></a></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Winners this Spring were:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Novice: Pam Keith for “Ruffled Feathers”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Intermediate: 1. Ruth McCully for “Autumn Sunset in the Smokies” and 2. Jack Beaucaire for “Widgeon Point”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Advanced: 1. (tie) Sophia Schade for “It Tastes Like Chicken” and 1. (tie) Private Thoughts by Rich Matheny and 2. Juergen Thiessen for “Autumn Reflection”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Expert: 1. (tie) Joan Eckhardt for “Feather Afloat” and 1. (tie) Paul Nurnberg for “Blue Eyes”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The club will continue to meet virtually the second Monday of every month at 7 p.m. through Fall 2021, when hopefully life will begin to return to normalcy. For more information, visit www.beaufortphotoclub.com.<br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Spring 2021 Photography Club Winners', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'spring-2021-photography-club-winners', '', '', '2021-05-05 13:58:07', '2021-05-05 17:58:07', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49852', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(49855, 4, '2021-05-05 13:59:51', '2021-05-05 17:59:51', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Finally! You\'re again safely planning road trips, family vacations, and other fun excursions this summer. Keep in mind that summer is the time of year when the most childhood injuries and accidents occur. While it\'s fun to play outdoors in the summer, it\'s important to make sure your children are staying safe and alert. Parents and child caregivers are encouraged to learn more about what can be done to prevent injuries and death and help raise public awareness of safety. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>1. Prevent heatstroke.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Heatstroke is a severe form of heat illness that occurs when the body cannot regulate its own temperature. This can happen when a child is left inside a car on a hot day or is performing extreme physical activity and not drinking enough water. Symptoms of heatstroke include headache, nausea flushed skin, and rapid breathing. You can prevent your kids from getting heatstroke by making sure they drink plenty of water, wear light colored clothing, and teach them to come indoors as soon as they feel overheated.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2. Keep kids safe in parking lots.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Parking lots are dangerous and it only takes a few seconds for a tragedy to occur; keep your kids safe at all times by teaching them to stay close to the car, go only with you, when you say, and that parking lots are no place to play.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>3. Never let kids swim alone.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It\'s extremely important that parents closely supervise children in the water, whether at the pool, lake, or beach. Even if children are swimming in your own backyard pool, it only takes seconds of looking away for an accident to occur. Always remain at least an \"arm\'s length\" away from small children so you stay within immediate reach. If your children are not strong swimmers, it\'s a good idea to provide them with personal flotation devices, but you still must keep an eye on them at all times.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>4. Have an emergency plan.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When traveling with your kids to a new and unfamiliar location, it is possible for your children to get separated from you, especially when in a crowded location like a theme park or zoo. Come up with a plan for your kids in case they ever get lost and practice going over it with them so they\'ll be prepared in case of an emergency. Let your children know to seek help from an employee and stay away from strangers. Have your child memorize their name, parent\'s name(s), address and phone number so they will know how to contact you in case of separation.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>5. Make sure they\'re strapped in correctly.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you have small children traveling with you in the car it\'s important to check that they are seated and strapped in correctly. Children age 5 and younger are required to have a child restraint device and must use vehicle safety belts properly. Parents can get a ticket for having kids in the backseat who are not properly secured and this can be extremely dangerous if a car accident occurs. Always check with your child\'s car seat manufacturer to make sure you are correctly buckling them in.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>6. Keep an emergency road kit.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you\'re traveling by car this summer, be prepared for emergencies with a road kit stored in the trunk at all times. Keep jumper cables, flares, a flashlight, extra batteries, a first aid kit and more. Other necessities like bottle water, a blanket, and nonperishable foods can come in handy in case of car trouble if you get stranded on the highway.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>7. Keep an emergency phone list.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A simple travel emergency phone list can make a huge difference if something goes wrong. Keep the list in a safe place and easily accessible. Make sure that everyone traveling together knows where the list is. Add to the list numbers such as mom/dad cell phone, mom/dad work number, neighbor\'s number, relatives, or friends you’re visiting phone numbers, local police (911), poison control, and other important numbers one may need at a moment\'s notice. <br><br><em>Exclusive content from CARE Magazine</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Safety tips when traveling with children this summer', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'safety-tips-when-traveling-with-children-this-summer', '', '', '2021-05-05 13:59:54', '2021-05-05 17:59:54', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49855', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(49857, 4, '2021-05-05 14:01:53', '2021-05-05 18:01:53', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Everyone needs a little foot pampering from time to time! Whether you are getting your toes ready for prom, prepping for beach season, or just want to splash on a bright color of polish before a hot date, grooming your feet should be done frequently to not only keep feet looking good, but also to ensure proper foot health.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Here are a few pointers to keep in mind the next time you get a pedicure at home or in the salon:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>DON’T shave your legs before receiving a pedicure. Resist the urge to have smooth legs, at least until afterward. Freshly shaven legs or small cuts on your legs may allow bacteria to enter your body.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>DON’T allow salons to use a foot razor to remove dead skin. Using a razor can result in permanent damage if used incorrectly and can easily cause infection if too much skin is removed.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>DON’T apply nail polish to cover up discolored nails. Thick and discolored toenails could be a sign of a fungal infection. Nail polish locks out moisture and doesn’t allow the nail bed to “breathe.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>DO bring your own pedicure utensils to the salon. Why? Because bacteria and fungus can move easily from one person to the next if the salon doesn’t use proper sterilization techniques. Yuck!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>DO use a pumice stone, foot file or exfoliating scrub when eliminating thick, dead skin build-up, also known as calluses, on the heel, ball and sides of the feet. Be sure to soak your feet in warm water for at least five minutes and then use the stone, scrub, or foot file.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>DO gently run a wooden or rubber manicure stick under your nails. This helps keep your nails clean and removes the dirt, glitter, and other types of build-up you may not be able to see.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you think you have a toenail infection, schedule an appointment with today’s podiatrist</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>immediately to get it checked out.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If your feet are hurting, something doesn’t look right, or you want more information about foot health, visit www.apma.org/myFEET.<br><br><em>Exclusive content from CARE Magazine.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'DOs and DON’Ts for a fabulous pedicure', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'dos-and-donts-for-a-fabulous-pedicure', '', '', '2021-05-05 14:01:57', '2021-05-05 18:01:57', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49857', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(49859, 4, '2021-05-05 14:07:00', '2021-05-05 18:07:00', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Sun safety is never out of season. Summer in the South and the fun in the sun that naturally goes with it … equals a spike in sunburns, no matter the color of your skin.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The need for sun safety has become clear over the past 20 years, with studies showing that excessive exposure to the sun can cause skin cancer. Harmful rays from the sun—and from sunlamps and tanning beds—may also cause eye problems, weaken your immune system, and give you unsightly skin spots and wrinkles, or “leathery” skin.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Sun damage to the body is caused by invisible ultraviolet (UV) radiation, which reaches us as long wavelengths known as UVA and short wavelengths known as UVB. UVB radiation can cause sunburn. But the longer wavelength UVA is dangerous too, as it can penetrate the skin and damage tissue at deeper levels.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Tanning is a sign of the skin reacting to potentially damaging UV radiation by producing additional pigmentation that provides it with some—but not nearly enough—protection against sunburn.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>No matter what our skin color, we’re all potential victims of sunburn and the other detrimental effects of excessive exposure to UV radiation. Although we all need to take precautions to protect our skin, people who need to be especially careful in the sun are those who have</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>pale skin</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>blonde, red or light brown hair</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>been treated for skin cancer</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>a family member who’s had skin cancer</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you have an illness and/or take medications, ask your doctor about extra sun-care precautions, because some medications may increase sensitivity to the sun. Cosmetics that contain alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) also may increase sun sensitivity and susceptibility to sunburn. Look for FDA’s recommended sunburn alert statement on products that contain AHAs.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Reduce time in the sun</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This is especially recommended from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when the sun’s rays are strongest. Even on an overcast day, up to 80% of the sun’s UV rays can get through the clouds. Stay in the shade as much as possible throughout the day.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dress with care</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Wear clothes that protect your body. Cover as much of your body as possible if you plan to be outside on a sunny day. Wear a wide-brimmed hat, long sleeves and long pants. Sun-protective clothing is now available in stores. However, the FDA does not regulate such products unless the manufacturer intends to make a medical claim. Consider using an umbrella for shade.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Be serious about sunscreen</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Check product labels to make sure you get a “sun protection factor” (SPF) of 15 or more—SPF represents the degree to which a sunscreen can protect the skin from sunburn. The higher the number, the better the protection against UVA and UVB. Water resistance is important. Choose a sunscreen that stays on your skin longer, even if it gets wet. “Water-resistant” does not mean “waterproof.” Water-resistant sunscreens need to be reapplied as instructed on the label. Give babies and children extra care in the sun. Ask a doctor before applying sunscreen to children under 6 months old. Apply sunscreen to children older than 6 months every time they go out.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Don’t forget your eyes</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Sunlight reflecting off sand, pavement or water further increases exposure to UV radiation, increasing your risk of developing eye problems such as cataracts. Long hours on the beach or at summer events without adequate eye protection also can result in a short-term condition known as photokeratitis, or reversible sunburn of the cornea.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When buying sunglasses it’s advised to look for a label that specifically offers 99-100% UV protection. This assures that the glasses block both forms of UV radiation. Eyewear should be labeled “sunglasses.” Be wary of dark or tinted eyewear sold as fashion accessories that may provide little or no protection from UV or visible light. Don’t assume that you get more UV protection with pricier sunglasses or glasses with a darker tint. Be sure that your sunglasses don’t distort colors and affect the recognition of traffic signals. You can ask an eye care professional to test your sunglasses if you’re not sure of their level of UV protection.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>People who wear contact lenses that offer UV protection should still wear sunglasses. Consider that light can still enter from the sides of sunglasses. Those that wrap all the way around the temples can help. Children should wear real sunglasses—not toy sunglasses— that indicate the UV protection level. Polycarbonate lenses </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Sun safety is never out of season. Summer in the South and the fun in the sun that naturally goes with it … equals a spike in sunburns, no matter the color of your skin.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The need for sun safety has become clear over the past 20 years, with studies showing that excessive exposure to the sun can cause skin cancer. Harmful rays from the sun—and from sunlamps and tanning beds—may also cause eye problems, weaken your immune system, and give you unsightly skin spots and wrinkles, or “leathery” skin.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Sun damage to the body is caused by invisible ultraviolet (UV) radiation, which reaches us as long wavelengths known as UVA and short wavelengths known as UVB. UVB radiation can cause sunburn. But the longer wavelength UVA is dangerous too, as it can penetrate the skin and damage tissue at deeper levels.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Tanning is a sign of the skin reacting to potentially damaging UV radiation by producing additional pigmentation that provides it with some—but not nearly enough—protection against sunburn.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>No matter what our skin color, we’re all potential victims of sunburn and the other detrimental effects of excessive exposure to UV radiation. Although we all need to take precautions to protect our skin, people who need to be especially careful in the sun are those who have</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>pale skin</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>blonde, red or light brown hair</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>been treated for skin cancer</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>a family member who’s had skin cancer</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you have an illness and/or take medications, ask your doctor about extra sun-care precautions, because some medications may increase sensitivity to the sun. Cosmetics that contain alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) also may increase sun sensitivity and susceptibility to sunburn. Look for FDA’s recommended sunburn alert statement on products that contain AHAs.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Reduce time in the sun</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This is especially recommended from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when the sun’s rays are strongest. Even on an overcast day, up to 80% of the sun’s UV rays can get through the clouds. Stay in the shade as much as possible throughout the day.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dress with care</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Wear clothes that protect your body. Cover as much of your body as possible if you plan to be outside on a sunny day. Wear a wide-brimmed hat, long sleeves and long pants. Sun-protective clothing is now available in stores. However, the FDA does not regulate such products unless the manufacturer intends to make a medical claim. Consider using an umbrella for shade.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Be serious about sunscreen</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Check product labels to make sure you get a “sun protection factor” (SPF) of 15 or more—SPF represents the degree to which a sunscreen can protect the skin from sunburn. The higher the number, the better the protection against UVA and UVB. Water resistance is important. Choose a sunscreen that stays on your skin longer, even if it gets wet. “Water-resistant” does not mean “waterproof.” Water-resistant sunscreens need to be reapplied as instructed on the label. Give babies and children extra care in the sun. Ask a doctor before applying sunscreen to children under 6 months old. Apply sunscreen to children older than 6 months every time they go out.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Don’t forget your eyes</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Sunlight reflecting off sand, pavement or water further increases exposure to UV radiation, increasing your risk of developing eye problems such as cataracts. Long hours on the beach or at summer events without adequate eye protection also can result in a short-term condition known as photokeratitis, or reversible sunburn of the cornea.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When buying sunglasses it’s advised to look for a label that specifically offers 99-100% UV protection. This assures that the glasses block both forms of UV radiation. Eyewear should be labeled “sunglasses.” Be wary of dark or tinted eyewear sold as fashion accessories that may provide little or no protection from UV or visible light. Don’t assume that you get more UV protection with pricier sunglasses or glasses with a darker tint. Be sure that your sunglasses don’t distort colors and affect the recognition of traffic signals. You can ask an eye care professional to test your sunglasses if you’re not sure of their level of UV protection.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>People who wear contact lenses that offer UV protection should still wear sunglasses. Consider that light can still enter from the sides of sunglasses. Those that wrap all the way around the temples can help. Children should wear real sunglasses—not toy sunglasses— that indicate the UV protection level. Polycarbonate lenses </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Sun safety is never out of season. Summer in the South and the fun in the sun that naturally goes with it … equals a spike in sunburns, no matter the color of your skin.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The need for sun safety has become clear over the past 20 years, with studies showing that excessive exposure to the sun can cause skin cancer. Harmful rays from the sun—and from sunlamps and tanning beds—may also cause eye problems, weaken your immune system, and give you unsightly skin spots and wrinkles, or “leathery” skin.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Sun damage to the body is caused by invisible ultraviolet (UV) radiation, which reaches us as long wavelengths known as UVA and short wavelengths known as UVB. UVB radiation can cause sunburn. But the longer wavelength UVA is dangerous too, as it can penetrate the skin and damage tissue at deeper levels.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Tanning is a sign of the skin reacting to potentially damaging UV radiation by producing additional pigmentation that provides it with some—but not nearly enough—protection against sunburn.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>No matter what our skin color, we’re all potential victims of sunburn and the other detrimental effects of excessive exposure to UV radiation. Although we all need to take precautions to protect our skin, people who need to be especially careful in the sun are those who have</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>pale skin</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>blonde, red or light brown hair</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>been treated for skin cancer</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>a family member who’s had skin cancer</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you have an illness and/or take medications, ask your doctor about extra sun-care precautions, because some medications may increase sensitivity to the sun. Cosmetics that contain alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) also may increase sun sensitivity and susceptibility to sunburn. Look for FDA’s recommended sunburn alert statement on products that contain AHAs.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Reduce time in the sun</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This is especially recommended from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when the sun’s rays are strongest. Even on an overcast day, up to 80% of the sun’s UV rays can get through the clouds. Stay in the shade as much as possible throughout the day.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dress with care</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Wear clothes that protect your body. Cover as much of your body as possible if you plan to be outside on a sunny day. Wear a wide-brimmed hat, long sleeves and long pants. Sun-protective clothing is now available in stores. However, the FDA does not regulate such products unless the manufacturer intends to make a medical claim. Consider using an umbrella for shade.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Be serious about sunscreen</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Check product labels to make sure you get a “sun protection factor” (SPF) of 15 or more—SPF represents the degree to which a sunscreen can protect the skin from sunburn. The higher the number, the better the protection against UVA and UVB. Water resistance is important. Choose a sunscreen that stays on your skin longer, even if it gets wet. “Water-resistant” does not mean “waterproof.” Water-resistant sunscreens need to be reapplied as instructed on the label. Give babies and children extra care in the sun. Ask a doctor before applying sunscreen to children under 6 months old. Apply sunscreen to children older than 6 months every time they go out.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Don’t forget your eyes</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Sunlight reflecting off sand, pavement or water further increases exposure to UV radiation, increasing your risk of developing eye problems such as cataracts. Long hours on the beach or at summer events without adequate eye protection also can result in a short-term condition known as photokeratitis, or reversible sunburn of the cornea.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When buying sunglasses it’s advised to look for a label that specifically offers 99-100% UV protection. This assures that the glasses block both forms of UV radiation. Eyewear should be labeled “sunglasses.” Be wary of dark or tinted eyewear sold as fashion accessories that may provide little or no protection from UV or visible light. Don’t assume that you get more UV protection with pricier sunglasses or glasses with a darker tint. Be sure that your sunglasses don’t distort colors and affect the recognition of traffic signals. You can ask an eye care professional to test your sunglasses if you’re not sure of their level of UV protection.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>People who wear contact lenses that offer UV protection should still wear sunglasses. Consider that light can still enter from the sides of sunglasses. Those that wrap all the way around the temples can help. Children should wear real sunglasses—not toy sunglasses— that indicate the UV protection level. Polycarbonate lenses </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Sun safety is never out of season. Summer in the South and the fun in the sun that naturally goes with it … equals a spike in sunburns, no matter the color of your skin.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The need for sun safety has become clear over the past 20 years, with studies showing that excessive exposure to the sun can cause skin cancer. Harmful rays from the sun—and from sunlamps and tanning beds—may also cause eye problems, weaken your immune system, and give you unsightly skin spots and wrinkles, or “leathery” skin.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Sun damage to the body is caused by invisible ultraviolet (UV) radiation, which reaches us as long wavelengths known as UVA and short wavelengths known as UVB. UVB radiation can cause sunburn. But the longer wavelength UVA is dangerous too, as it can penetrate the skin and damage tissue at deeper levels.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Tanning is a sign of the skin reacting to potentially damaging UV radiation by producing additional pigmentation that provides it with some—but not nearly enough—protection against sunburn.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>No matter what our skin color, we’re all potential victims of sunburn and the other detrimental effects of excessive exposure to UV radiation. Although we all need to take precautions to protect our skin, people who need to be especially careful in the sun are those who have</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>pale skin</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>blonde, red or light brown hair</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>been treated for skin cancer</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>a family member who’s had skin cancer</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you have an illness and/or take medications, ask your doctor about extra sun-care precautions, because some medications may increase sensitivity to the sun. Cosmetics that contain alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) also may increase sun sensitivity and susceptibility to sunburn. 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Consider using an umbrella for shade.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Be serious about sunscreen</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Check product labels to make sure you get a “sun protection factor” (SPF) of 15 or more—SPF represents the degree to which a sunscreen can protect the skin from sunburn. The higher the number, the better the protection against UVA and UVB. Water resistance is important. Choose a sunscreen that stays on your skin longer, even if it gets wet. “Water-resistant” does not mean “waterproof.” Water-resistant sunscreens need to be reapplied as instructed on the label. Give babies and children extra care in the sun. Ask a doctor before applying sunscreen to children under 6 months old. Apply sunscreen to children older than 6 months every time they go out.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Don’t forget your eyes</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Sunlight reflecting off sand, pavement or water further increases exposure to UV radiation, increasing your risk of developing eye problems such as cataracts. Long hours on the beach or at summer events without adequate eye protection also can result in a short-term condition known as photokeratitis, or reversible sunburn of the cornea.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When buying sunglasses it’s advised to look for a label that specifically offers 99-100% UV protection. This assures that the glasses block both forms of UV radiation. Eyewear should be labeled “sunglasses.” Be wary of dark or tinted eyewear sold as fashion accessories that may provide little or no protection from UV or visible light. Don’t assume that you get more UV protection with pricier sunglasses or glasses with a darker tint. Be sure that your sunglasses don’t distort colors and affect the recognition of traffic signals. You can ask an eye care professional to test your sunglasses if you’re not sure of their level of UV protection.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>People who wear contact lenses that offer UV protection should still wear sunglasses. Consider that light can still enter from the sides of sunglasses. Those that wrap all the way around the temples can help. Children should wear real sunglasses—not toy sunglasses— that indicate the UV protection level. Polycarbonate lenses are the most shatter-resistant.<br><br><em>Above: Check your entire body regularly for signs of skin cancer. Look for changes in the size, shape, color or feel of birthmarks, moles and spots. If you find any changes or find sores that are not healing, see your doctor.</em><br><br><em>Exclusive content from CARE Magazine.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Summer skin care for all ages', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'summer-skin-care-for-all-ages', '', '', '2021-05-05 14:07:03', '2021-05-05 18:07:03', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49859', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(49861, 4, '2021-05-05 14:09:47', '2021-05-05 18:09:47', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Citing attendees’ safety and health for the eighth celebration of the Birthday for the Bird’s event, Town of Port Royal Officials and the Friends of Port Royal Cypress Wetlands board canceled the event that had been scheduled for May 1, 2021.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According to a release, the community’s safety and well-being are of the utmost importance, and although disappointing, the celebration will continue next year.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Birthday for the Birds was the brainchild of Pete Richards, whose love of birding created his mission of “the importance of the birthday event is making wildlife and birds accessible to community, families, and children.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>With support from the Town of Port Royal, this day was to include education, tours, Hunting Island rangers showcasing wildlife, a birthday cake, and the joyful out-of-tune playing of the kazoos.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For more information or to read all about the Rookery, visit www.friendofportroyalcypresswetlands.com.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Pandemic cancels 8th Birthday For The Birds', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'pandemic-cancels-8th-birthday-for-the-birds', '', '', '2021-05-05 14:09:49', '2021-05-05 18:09:49', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49861', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(49863, 4, '2021-05-05 14:12:41', '2021-05-05 18:12:41', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Precautions will remain in place to protect patients and staff</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort County and the City of Beaufort may have recently decided against extending mask mandates, but Beaufort Memorial Hospital is staying the course.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort Memorial Hospital (BMH) will maintain masking, screening and other precautions for patients, visitors and staff to prevent the spread of viruses and infections and based on CDC recommendations for healthcare settings.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The announcement came Friday, April 30 in a news release.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Healthcare settings like Beaufort Memorial treat patients who are often sick or immunocompromised and, therefore, at higher risk for viruses and infections of all kinds, including COVID-19,” BMH President and CEO Russell Baxley said in a news release. “It is our mission and our duty to ensure that everyone who enters our facilities is safe and protected, which is why we will continue to require masking for all.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Though area governments and municipalities will allow broad mask mandates to expire, businesses still maintain the authority to enforce masking in their facilities.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Patients and visitors can expect to be screened for symptoms and temperature before entering a facility. Patients and visitors who have proof of full vaccination may bypass screening checks if they do not have symptoms.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Complete visitor information, including visitor hours, entrance closures and safe care precautions, is available at www.beaufortmemorial.org.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Beaufort Memorial will continue to require masks', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'beaufort-memorial-will-continue-to-require-masks', '', '', '2021-05-05 14:12:43', '2021-05-05 18:12:43', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49863', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(49865, 4, '2021-05-05 14:14:04', '2021-05-05 18:14:04', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Provided by Hargray</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Mother\'s Day is coming up, so mark your calendars and remember to schedule lunch or call your mom! We all know moms are superhumans who deserve more than one day a year dedicated to them, but this holiday is a special day to honor the moms in your life. Whether you are spending the holiday with your family or not, there are ways to celebrate moms even if just in spirit. Here are five movies that capture various tales of motherhood:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Mamma Mia</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Meryl Streep shines as the mother in this musical about a daughter searching to find out who her father is. This mother must take a trip down memory lane when her daughter invites all three men to her wedding. To top it all off, the film takes place on a beautiful Greek Island.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Blind Side</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Based on the 2006 book by Michael Lewis, this movie is both heart-wrenching and heartwarming. It tells the touching tale of a mother who steps up to be more than a guardian, but a mom, to a homeless teenager. Sandra Bullock portrays a strong, selfless, and dedicated mother figure.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Life as We Know It&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After a disastrous first date, this rom-com follows two godparents who are confident they are not a match unexpectedly become their goddaughter\'s caretakers. The two must put aside their differences and learn to step up to co-parent a baby girl they both love.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Steel Magnolias</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Loved by many, this adaptation of Robert Harling\'s 1987 play explored the bond a group of women share in a southern small-town and their experience mourning the death of one of their own. Julia Roberts and Dolly Parton shine in this comedy-drama that will bring laughs and maybe even some tears.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Freaky Friday</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This classic from the early 2000s tells the hilarious story of a mother and teenage daughter who don\'t get along and suddenly switch bodies and get a taste of what it is like to live in each other\'s shoes. This dramatic comedy is full of laughs and relatable mother-daughter moments.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You can find these and other movies on TV channels such as AMC, Hallmark, and HBO or stream them without buffering using the Fastest Internet in Town.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', '5 movies perfect for Mother\'s Day', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', '5-movies-perfect-for-mothers-day', '', '', '2021-05-05 14:14:06', '2021-05-05 18:14:06', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49865', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(49867, 4, '2021-05-05 14:16:46', '2021-05-05 18:16:46', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort County Chief Financial Officer Whitney Richland announced Friday, April 30 that, due to previous delays in the revision of the debt millage on tax bills, the County tax roll value and corresponding value of a mil will not be set and released to County stakeholders until the beginning of June.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In previous years, this information would have been available in April, and the County would have met with others to aid in revenue projections for the upcoming fiscal year.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“When staff was first made award of this situation, County Administration as well as Assessor Ebony Sanders accommodated the necessary revisions to tax bills by complying with the requirement to cease other changes to the tax roll, such as changes from 6 percent to 4 percent,” County Chief Financial Officer Whitney Richland said in a news release. “Because this delay impacts so many of our partners — municipalities, fire districts, school board, to name just a few — we wanted to acknowledge this delay, recognize and apologize for the inconvenience to all stakeholders. Beaufort County Council and staff understand that this delay has far reaching effects as all stakeholders rely on this information each year when developing their respective budgets.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“My office is working diligently to process changes to assessed values and also add new construction both of which affect the value of the County tax roll, and consequently, the value of a mil for the 2021 tax year,” County Assessor Ebony Sanders said. “Although the time frame for processing these changes and providing this information is delayed this year, my staff is carefully processing each application so that all taxpayers are treated fairly and equitably, and their interests are protected.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>At this time, the updated numbers are expected to be available the beginning of June. Beaufort County Council members have been informed of the delay. The Mayors of Yemassee, Port Royal, Beaufort, Bluffton and Hilton Head Island and other stakeholders will be contacted by either County CFO Whitney Richland or Interim County Administrator Eric Greenway who will share updates and answer questions.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“This is an unfortunate and obviously unanticipated delay. We’ve contacted County Council members personally and I’m working closely with both Miss Richland and Miss Sanders and their department staffs, to make sure we are working together as a team,” Interim County Administrator Eric Greenway said. “Again, we recognize the implications of this information delay and are doing everything possible to make sure the budgetary impact to our stakeholders and ultimately County taxpayers, is kept to a minimum. I’m confident the millage will be set the beginning of June and budgets will be set for the new fiscal year, beginning July 1.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Beaufort County millage rate delayed until beginning of June', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'beaufort-county-millage-rate-delayed-until-beginning-of-june', '', '', '2021-05-05 14:16:49', '2021-05-05 18:16:49', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49867', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(49874, 4, '2021-05-05 14:25:24', '2021-05-05 18:25:24', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>New benches, designed by local artists, to be unveiled Thursday</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The City of Beaufort and the Beaufort Cultural District will unveil on Thursday, May 6 the six new benches that will be added to the Cultural District’s Bench Project. The event will be held at 5 p.m. on the lawn at USC Beaufort’s Center for the Arts, and the public is invited to attend.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Bench Project began in 2019, when six artists were sponsored by various Beaufort organizations to design benches that celebrated the art, history, and culture of the Beaufort region. The six benches were placed in prominent places around downtown Beaufort, fulfilling both a practical and esthetic need.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Earlier this year, the Cultural District Advisory Board accepted applications for sponsorships for six more benches.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The sponsors and artists include:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Beaufort Arts Council</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Artist: Diane Britton Dunham.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dunham’s paintings have been recognized internationally as a genuine illustration of the history and tradition of African-American Southern culture. Her bench celebrates The Mather School, founded in 1868 as a boarding school for black girls in the aftermath of emancipation. For 100 years, The Mather School offered interdisciplinary education. Its legacy lives on in the Technical College of the Lowcountry.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>City of Beaufort</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Artist: Shawn Hill (above)</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Hill, a graphic designer and photographer, made photographs from around the City that illustrate the City’s commitment to ensure that Beaufort is a place where “history, charm and business thrive!”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Fripp Island Golf &amp; Beach Resort</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Artist: Linda Silk Sviland.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Sviland, a graphic artist who retired to Beaufort a couple of years ago, worked in acrylic latex to create a bench that has iconic scenes from the movie “Forrest Gump,” much of which was filmed in and around Beaufort.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":49800,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Rev.-Simmons-and-Tabernacle-bench.jpeg\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Rev.-Simmons-and-Tabernacle-bench.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49800\"/></a><figcaption>Rev. Johnnie F. Simmons with Tabernacle Baptist Church’s bench.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Tabernacle Baptist Church</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Artist: Rev. Johnnie F. Simmons.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Simmons, a Vietnam War veteran, grew up on St. Helena Island and is known as a Gullah artist. He uses paint and wood-burning techniques and the Gullah language to tell stories in his artwork. His bench, entitled “The Black Church,” memorializes the Tabernacle Baptist Church, which was founded in 1811, and in 1863 became the first Baptist church for African-Americans in Beaufort.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Rev. Johnnie F. Simmons with Tabernacle Baptist Church’s bench.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Pat Conroy Literary Center</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Artist: Aki Kato.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Kato is a native of Yokohama, Japan, has lived in Beaufort since 2003. He has worked on numerous commissioned artworks for Pat Conroy and his family, and painted the large-scale mural at the Pat Conroy Literary Center. His bench evokes Conroy’s first book, “The Water is Wide,” a novel based on Conroy’s year as a teacher on Daufuskie Island.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Private donors</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Artist: Lisa Gilyard-Rivers.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Gilyard-Rivers is known for her Gullah and heritage-themed works. Her bench captures the tranquil view of the downtown Waterfront Marina. The artwork conveys the Lowcountry sun as it shines down on the boats as they gently sway beside the marsh. On the back of the bench, a Gullah couple can be seen enjoying the view of the water near the oak tree-lined road.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'The benches are back in Beaufort', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'the-benches-are-back-in-beaufort', '', '', '2021-05-05 14:28:46', '2021-05-05 18:28:46', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49874', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(49876, 4, '2021-05-05 14:28:16', '2021-05-05 18:28:16', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Historic Port Royal Museum</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>10 a.m. to 3 p.m. or upon request, Thursdays through Sundays, The Historic Port Royal Museum, 1634 Paris Ave. The museum features the turn-of-the-century businesses and industries of Port Royal: Shrimping, crabbing, oystering, the railroad, the school and the mercantile. Great gifts featuring local artists are available. For more information. visit www.portroyalhistory.org, email unionchurch1004@gmail.com or call 843-524-4333.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort Sportfishing and Diving Club’s May meeting</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>6 p.m., Thursday, May 13, Beaufort Yacht Club\'s new deck on Lady’s Island off Meridian Road. The social will be from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Dues and renewals will continue on the same monthly system prior to the pandemic. The porch bar will be utilized and Club restrooms will be available. The BS&amp;D Club\'s Best Charter Captain, (two years in a row), Christopher Mattson, will discuss Cobia: how, when, where, and why not; top water and deep water techniques, and rods and reels, and appropriate nets. Guests are welcome. Reservations are not needed. For additional information, contact Captain Frank Gibson at 843-522-2122 or email fgibson@islc.net.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Ancestor of the Land – Rufus Daniel Mitchell</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>5 to 8 p.m., Thursday, May 20, Beaufort Arts Council, Mather Campus, Technical College of the Lowcountry, 921 Ribault Road, Building 1. A Tribute by Bernice Mitchel Tate, Andy Tate and Dr. Derek Mitchell Tate to the Beaufort County Rural Black Farmer. An authentic Beaufort County, S.C. Gullah Cultural Heritage photographic, visual art, digital art, material culture exhibition and instillation experience celebrating the life and times of Rufus Daniel Mitchell (1913-1987), his family and the historic Sheldon farming community.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Northern Beaufort County Democratic Club meetings</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>6:30 to 8 p.m., Thursdays, May 20, June 17, July 15, Washington Street Park. After a year of masks, social distancing, hygiene measures and vaccinations (you have yours, right?), we can finally meet in person. Meetings at the beautiful, newly refurbished Washington Street Park at the corner of Washington Street and Newcastle Street in Beaufort. News about speakers will be coming soon.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>LIVE After 5</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>5 to 8 p.m., Thursdays, May 20, June 17, July 15, downtown Beaufort. Every third Thursday of the month is downtown Beaufort’s newest recurring monthly party with live music, local artists, late night shopping and drink and food specials. Rain or shine. Free entertainment, sponsored by Activate Beaufort, featuring Wayne Grabenbauer and Southbound 17.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>CPR training</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>8 a.m to 12:30 p.m., Saturdays, May 29, June 12, July 10, Aug. 21, Sept. 18, Oct. 16, Nov. 20, Dec. 11, at the Wardle Family YMCA, 1801 Richmond Ave., Port Royal, offers CPR. Cost is $35 for YMCA certified course. Those interested need to register at the Y as space is limited and filled on a first come, first serve basis. Questions? Contact William Howell, Aquatics Director, 843-522-9622. To register visit the Y front desk or online at beaufort-jasperymca.org and click ‘Register for a Program’ at the top of the page.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>CPR re-certification</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>8 a.m to 12:30 p.m., Saturdays, June 5, Aug. 14, Sept. 25, Nov. 13, at the Wardle Family YMCA, 1801 Richmond Ave., Port Royal, offers CPR. Cost is $25 for YMCA certified course. Those interested need to register at the Y as space is limited and filled on a first come, first serve basis. Questions? Contact William Howell, Aquatics Director, 843-522-9622. To register visit the Y front desk or online at beaufort-jasperymca.org and click ‘Register for a Program’ at the top of the page.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'WHAT’S HAPPENING', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'whats-happening-51', '', '', '2021-05-05 14:28:19', '2021-05-05 18:28:19', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49876', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(49878, 4, '2021-05-05 14:31:46', '2021-05-05 18:31:46', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Though the City of Beaufort’s mandatory mask/face covering ordinance, implemented last year to help prevent the spread of Covid-19, expired at 11:59 p.m. April 30, the City Council passed an emergency ordinance last week strongly encouraging individuals to continue to wear masks in buildings opened to the public going forward.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The ordinance was passed at the Tuesday, April 27 meeting.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The City continues to seek guidance from doctors and leadership at Beaufort Memorial Hospital as it modifies its emergency ordinances related to Covid-19. Vaccines are readily available in Beaufort County for anyone 16 years old or above, and the South Carolina Department of Health &amp; Environmental Control estimates that 48 percetn of Beaufort County residents (in that age range) have received at least one vaccine. The number of new cases of Covid in the county has also dropped significantly.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The new ordinance specifies that restaurants and retail establishments can continue to require their employees to wear masks. Business owners can also set their own policies requiring customers to wear masks.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The City of Beaufort will continue to require members of the public to wear masks when coming to City Hall, the Police Department, or other City buildings. Municipal Court is also requiring masks.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort County, the Town of Port Royal and the Town of Bluffton no longer have a mandatory mask mandate.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Beaufort to ‘strongly encourage’ wearing of masks', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'beaufort-to-strongly-encourage-wearing-of-masks', '', '', '2021-05-05 14:31:48', '2021-05-05 18:31:48', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49878', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(49880, 4, '2021-05-05 14:35:29', '2021-05-05 18:35:29', '<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Yemassee plantation built by 2 Frank Lloyd Wright; proceeds benefit Open Land Trust</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Beaufort Open Land Trust\'s 2021 Auldbrass Tours will be held Thursday, Nov. 4, Friday, Nov. 5 and Saturday, Nov. 6, and tickets are now available.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Daily tours to run from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and proceeds from the tour benefit the Beaufort County Open Land Trust. Tickets are $175, and there are no refunds.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>About Auldbrass</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Auldbrass, located at 7 River Road in Yemassee, was built in 1939 for C. Leigh Stevens, a Michigan industrialist, by Frank Lloyd Wright. Wright famously designed the residential structure without any right angles. He was supposedly inspired by the lean of the live oak trees found throughout the local region.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation describes the property as a “4,000-acre tract of land on the banks of the Combahee River, the plantation is one of the largest and most complex residential projects Wright ever undertook.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Wright is arguably the most famous architect in American history.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Auldbrass Plantation was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976 and is one of only two buildings Wright designed in South Carolina. The other is an additional residential project called Broad Margin in Greenville.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>About the tour</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The division of tickets into morning and afternoon is to assist with the flow of the main house portion of the tour.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A buyer of a morning ticket has the ability to tour the main house from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The ticket holder may stay on property longer, but the ticket restricts the ticket holder to the Main House portion of the tour during the morning session.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A buyer of an afternoon ticket has the ability to tour the main house from 12:31 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The ticket holder may come earlier or stay on property longer, but the ticket restricts the ticket holder to the Main House portion of the tour during the afternoon session.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Ticket holders are permitted just one tour through the main house. All other areas of the property are open and may be toured at the ticket holder’s leisure.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Important information about the sales and tour:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Tickets are sold on a first come- first served basis;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The tour is mostly self-guided;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Main House tour is guided with groups of 12;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Rain or shine event;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>No children under the age of 12;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>No strollers;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>No coolers;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>No pets;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>No smoking;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>No interior photos;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Walking tour – Absolutely no third-party sales.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There is no lunch on the property. However, Lowcountry Produce is offering a 10 percent discount with proof of ticket or event brochure on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Tickets can be purchased at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/auldbrass-tours-2021-tickets-151537892917.<br><br><em>Above: Auldbrass, located at 7 River Road in Yemassee, was built in 1939 for C. Leigh Stevens, a Michigan industrialist, by Frank Lloyd Wright. Photo provided.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Tickets available for Auldbrass tour', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'tickets-available-for-auldbrass-tour', '', '', '2021-05-05 14:35:32', '2021-05-05 18:35:32', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49880', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(49883, 4, '2021-05-05 14:36:32', '2021-05-05 18:36:32', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The South Carolina Republican Party Executive Committee voted on Wednesday night, April 28 to have a hybrid in-person state convention on Saturday, May 15.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According to a release from the S.C Republican Party (SCGOP), per state law and SCGOP rules, the Party reorganizes every two years, with precinct meetings throughout March, county conventions in April, and state convention in May. Roughly 1,400 people, at a minimum, from across the state typically attend the state convention – delegates, alternates, and guests.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The state Executive Committee voted to require each county party to caucus in-person by county and cast their votes through paper ballots at a local meeting on May 15. County totals will be reported to the Credentials Committee in Columbia. A representative from each county will serve on the Credentials Committee.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>At the state convention, 870 state delegates will conduct party business and elect SCGOP state leadership – Chairman, 1st Vice Chairman, 2nd Vice Chairman, and 3rd Vice Chairman – by a majority vote.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'SCGOP announces convention plans', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'scgop-announces-convention-plans', '', '', '2021-05-05 14:36:35', '2021-05-05 18:36:35', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49883', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(49885, 4, '2021-05-05 14:39:05', '2021-05-05 18:39:05', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Have you ever listened to speeches with charts, graphs, and statistics and wondered what all that information meant to real people?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Have you ever heard a story about real people and thought about what that story meant to you?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Stories are slices of information with faces and hearts and feelings. We often use stories to illustrate how things “used to be” and how things “can be.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>At 6 p.m., Thursday, May 13, the League of Women Voters Beaufort, S.C. Area will host its May meeting online, presenting “experts,” who will share how they use stories to transform presentations, policies and positions into the living, the personal, and the memorable.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>During the program, We All Have a Story—What’s Yours? the League’s specially-invited “storytellers,” Cassandra King Conroy, C. Scott Graber, and The Rev. Roy Tripp, will talk about how they apply stories in their own professions and how we can learn from their experience.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The storytellers, all Beaufort residents, employ their storytelling skills in three very different ways: Cassandra King Conroy, weaves her stories of Southern drama, struggle, change and triumph into best-selling novels. Scott Graber is a lawyer who writes popular columns filled with memories, anecdotes and lessons learned for The Island News. At Port Royal’s St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, its rector Roy Tripp’s Sunday homilies apply stories from ancient writings to respond to our present-day hopes and needs.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Although the Zoom meeting is free and open to the public, advance registration is required by accessing the Facebook page at the League of Women Voters Beaufort Area, or typing the following link: https://bit.ly/3njbSgJ.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions for joining the meeting.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Email questions or comments to lwvbeaufort@gmail.com.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The mission of LWVB, now numbering nearly 100 members, is to be a nonpartisan source of credible voter information and civic education in Northern Beaufort County; to provide all candidates with a platform to express their positions on community issues; and for every eligible person to be empowered, to be informed, to be registered and to vote.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'League of Women Voters brings storytellers to meeting', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'league-of-women-voters-brings-storytellers-to-meeting', '', '', '2021-05-05 14:39:07', '2021-05-05 18:39:07', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49885', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(49888, 4, '2021-05-05 14:42:26', '2021-05-05 18:42:26', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort’s Ben Burnett, 71, enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in Spartanburg in 1968. After Parris Island, he became a Rifleman/Radioman. He first saw service in Guantanamo and later in Vietnam in the Que Son mountains and valleys where his unit (D Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Division) received multiple awards for near constant combat operations in the field. Recovered from malaria, he left the Marine Corps in 1970 with a full VA disability.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":49797,\"width\":460,\"height\":632,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Ben-Burnett-as-PI-Graduate.jpg\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Ben-Burnett-as-PI-Graduate-746x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49797\" width=\"460\" height=\"632\"/></a></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>– Compiled by John Chubb, American Legion Post 9. For nominations, contact jechubb1@gmail.com</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'VETERAN OF THE WEEK: Ben Burnett', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'veteran-of-the-week-ben-burnett', '', '', '2021-05-05 14:42:59', '2021-05-05 18:42:59', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49888', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(49893, 4, '2021-05-05 14:51:38', '2021-05-05 18:51:38', '<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Old Harbor River Bridge still has a role to play in Lowcountry</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>By Tess Malijenovsky</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The old Harbor River Bridge, recently replaced by a new fixed-span bridge on Sea Island Parkway (U.S. 21), will soon become a part of the only managed deepwater artificial reef on the East Coast, the South Carolina Memorial Reef.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The riveted through truss swing bridge connecting St. Helena to Harbor, Hunting, and Fripp Islands was a locally cherished landmark built in 1939 at the start of World War II. There are only seven moveable bridges left in South Carolina, one of them being the Woods Memorial Bridge in downtown Beaufort.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>While some locals are disappointed to see this piece of history removed, hoping it would remain as a fishing pier, others support the idea of the bridge living a second life under the sea enhancing saltwater marine fisheries and boosting sport fishing tourism for the state\'s coastal economy.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Sen. George \"Chip\" Campsen is one of those supporters. He spearheaded the efforts to re-purpose the old swing bridge into an offshore artificial reef by teaming up with the board of the S.C. Governor’s Cup Billfishing Series to raise funds to acquire the old bridge from its owner.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We approached Mr. Jim Tripplett, who’s the owner of the company that built the bridge, about not selling the bridge for scrap but to set it on a barge, take it offshore, sink it, and create an artificial reef,\" said Sen. Campsen. “Mr. Tripplett was great to negotiate with but basically we had to get him to agree to this because he owned the bridge. In the future, I convinced DOT that they’re going to retain ownership of a bridge with a superstructure like this bascule bridge so that we can add to our artificial reef system.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The senator is an avid billfish sports fisherman himself who participates in the S.C. Governor’s Cup Billfishing Series. His team set a new tournament record for most points scored catching billfish in 2019. He is also the chairman of the Senate Fish, Game and Forestry Committee, which has jurisdiction over South Carolina’s laws for environmental protection and conservation (Title 48); waters, water resources and drainage (Title 49); fish, game, and watercraft (Title 50); and parks, recreation, and tourism (Title 51).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"I’ve been offshore many times going over these reefs and you look at the sounder and it’s like a column of baitfish coming from the bottom that may be 100 feet or 150 feet tall that are congregating around the structure,\" said Sen. Campsen. \"That attracts the big pelagic predator, like billfish, wahoo, and mahi-mahi.\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The steel superstructure of the old bridge will be welded to a barge and then sunk 52 miles offshore between Charleston Harbor and St. Helena Sound at the South Carolina Memorial Reef. This is a designated 4-by-6-mile area roughly 300 to 450 ft deep where other structures, like shipping containers, culvert pipes, and tugboats, have already been sunk. It\'s one of many artificial reefs managed by the Marine Resources Division of the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR), but it\'s the only deepwater artificial reef on the Atlantic Coast.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Underwater, the old bridge will quickly become covered with algae, barnacles, corals, sponges and other marine organisms that create the basis of a food chain for marine ecosystems.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The structure also creates a safe haven for shrimp, crab, sea urchins, mollusks and other fish to take shelter, spawn and seek protection from larger predators. This prey attracts larger bottom fish, including species of concern like grouper and snapper.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In turn, they attract pelagic fish that hunt along the surface. And these trophy fish — tuna, marlin, sailfish, mahi-mahi, wahoo — attract anglers and tourism dollars for the state.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According to the senator, the truss of the swing bridge is ideal for an artificial reef because it has a lot of relief.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"The superstructure on that bridge is probably 40 feet high,” he said. “You need a lot of elevation coming from the bottom that deep to create habitat for bottom fish, like grouper and snapper.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According to SCDNR, artificial reefs are important to South Carolina’s marine life because the majority of the state’s continental shelf is a barren dessert — flat, featureless and made of sand. Only 10 percent is made of hard-bottom areas appropriate for natural reef formation, leading to considerable pressure by anglers and divers on those areas.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The artificial reef where the old swing bridge is going, also known as “Charleston’s Deep Reef,” is the state’s first Type II Marine Protected Area. This prohibits bottom fishing for snapper and grouper while allowing trolling at the surface, giving grouper and snapper an opportunity to recover from overfishing.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We also have a need for nearshore reefs,” said Sen. Campsen, who hopes the concrete rubble leftover from the bridge will be repurposed into a nearshore artificial reef 5 to 10 miles offshore in St. Helena Sound. These plans are still in negotiation.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Over the next month, United Demolition will prepare the bridge for its trip offshore, salvaging what DOT can use and using underwater divers to burn the fender’s sheet pile in preparation for explosives. The truss will be cut in two, lashed onto a barge and moved in late May or early June, according to Brian Clark who is overseeing the bridge’s demolition.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Tess Malijenovsky is a journalist, columnist and photographer based in Beaufort. You can see more of her work at tessmalijenovsky.com or contact her at tessmalijenovsky@gmail.com.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Replaced but not forgotten', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'replaced-but-not-forgotten', '', '', '2021-05-05 14:51:40', '2021-05-05 18:51:40', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49893', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(49895, 4, '2021-05-05 15:09:30', '2021-05-05 19:09:30', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>By Lolita Huckaby</strong><br><br><strong>Happy birthday to the OLT</strong><br><br>Beaufort – The Beaufort County Open Land Trust celebrated its 50th anniversary last weekend on the bluff of the Bay Street, where its mission began.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As the state’s first land trust program, the OLT was the brain child of three friends concerned about the changing face of the Lowcountry as development threatened more and more open spaces, vistas that make the area the natural jewel it is.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Betty Logan Waskiewicz, John Trask Jr. and the late Marguerite Waterhouse Broz joined forces, brought their friends and other concerned citizens into the effort and purchased a home site on the bluff to protect the open view of the Beaufort River and marshes for all to enjoy.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A working relationship with Beaufort County, through the Rural and Critical Lands Preservation Program, has enabled the preservation and protection of more than 25,000 acres of land throughout the county and neighboring counties. Most recently, OLT partnered with the county to create the Widgeon Point Preserve on S.C. 170 and the Broad and Chechessee Rivers.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The nonprofit’s staff and volunteers were instrumental in the fight against proposed development of Bay Point Island, a project still in litigation as the developers protest the county’s Zoning Board of Appeals rejection. They helped negotiate an agreement with the developers of Whitehall on Lady’s Island for reduced construction.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Since 1968, the Trust has worked with movie producer Joel Silver, owner of Auldbrass Plantation near Yemassee, in an agreement that preserves the Frank Lloyd Wright designed plantation buildings and makes them open for ticketed tours every two years as a fundraising effort to support the OLT projects. As another fundraiser, the Trust’s popular SEA ISLAND SEASONS cookbook remains in print since 1980.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The list of accomplishments goes on and on and hopefully will for another 50 years.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Citizens have spoken – playgrounds for Southside Park</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>BEAUFORT – Speaking of parks and open spaces, the Beaufort City Council now has a detailed wish list for the popular Southside Park. The key is going to be how to pay for it.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A citizen’s task force which has been working since the beginning of the year reported their findings last week to the City Council. And while&nbsp;the report carried no price tag, city officials have already said they may be grants to support the improvements.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Structured playgrounds made the top of the list but the 1,171 survey respondents also gave high priority to improved walking trails and the dog park, event pavilions and enhanced wetlands on the property. Also making the list was a splash pad, water foundations, restrooms and soccer fields.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Requests for pickleball courts were a priority for some and will be one of several items shared with the county since the county and city work together on some athletic parks.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>What happens next with the park’s development will be dictated by the upcoming annual budget talks.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>M<strong>asks off?</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>BEAUFORT – The towns of Hilton Head Island and Yemassee – plus the public schools – are the only remaining entities in the county with a mask mandate, for now.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort City Council last week voted unanimously to not continue the mask wearing mandate although the replacement ordinance “encourages” citizens to wearing them. The vote came against recommendations from the CEO of Beaufort Memorial Hospital and the head of S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Controlm who happens to be a resident of the city.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The council follows Port Royal, Bluffton and the county. Masks are still required in courtrooms, per order of the state Chief Justice.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The majority of Beaufort County Council two weeks ago wanted to extend the mask ordinance but because a “super majority” of eight votes was needed to do so, and only seven of the 11 were in agreement, the effort to extend failed and the mask ordinance went away.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Hilton Head’s ordinance is set to expire May 16. 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(49904, 4, '2021-05-05 15:25:32', '2021-05-05 19:25:32', '<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>No one claims outdated utility&nbsp;pole that smashes family car</strong><br></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>By Mindy Lucas</strong><br><br>When Bunny Winkler woke up Christmas morning in 2020, she got a present she wasn’t exactly expecting. An old utility pole had fallen and smashed the back end of her car.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But not just any car. It was “Old Bessie” – the Beaufort family’s 2007 Honda CR-V. A workhorse of a car, Old Bessie had more than 160,000 miles on her but had never let Winkler or her family down.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She took the kids to school and back, to music lessons and to softball practice. She carried groceries from the grocery store and faithfully performed all the duties a “mom taxi,” as Winkler called it, usually performs without fail.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":49793,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_1240.jpeg\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_1240-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49793\"/></a></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But now Old Bessie sat wounded in the family’s driveway, her rear windows smashed, her once gleaming black roof now dented inward.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“It was my baby,” Winkler said, as she recently recounted what happened after the utility pole with loose wires came crashing down on top of Old Bessie, effectively ending the car’s long run.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It all started when some contractors who were cutting trees in the neighborhood in mid-December caused some wires from the pole to fall down across Winkler’s car and driveway. The lines also tore a few shingles off her home’s roof as they fell.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Winkler knows because she was sitting in her bedroom&nbsp;watching TV at the time and had a clear view of the action outside.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I could see them out there working on the tree,” she said, referring to a scrub tree in front of her neighbor’s house.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As Winkler and most everyone in Beaufort knew, Dominion had work crews in the area cutting trees back from power lines. But mostly they were trimming or pruning back vegetation along North Street, Winkler said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This tree, however, was being completely cut down and removed.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>So when the lines came down on Winkler’s home and car, naturally she wanted to know what the workers outside were planning to do about it, and if she should be concerned about any live wires.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I walked out there with my hands on my hips and said, ‘Excuse me,’” she said, in what can only be described as an unusually laid back tone given the situation.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The men indicated they would put the lines back, which they did, but not before one of them poked and prodded around the base of the pole with his work boot. Winkler could see that the pole was wobbly at the base, but if they weren’t concerned about it she wouldn’t be either, she thought.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Some days later, however, on Christmas Day, the family woke to realize the pole had come down in the night and had smashed their beloved Bessie on her side.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The pole was lying beside the car in the family’s small front yard facing North Street and the car’s back windows were smashed.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I said, blankity, blank, blank, Merry Christmas to me,” Winkler said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>So Winkler took some photos and after the holidays started making calls. And that’s when the real problems began.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>No one, it seems, would claim the pole.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After many calls to Dominion Energy, customer service representatives told her the pole wasn’t theirs. She also tried calling the City of Beaufort and they too said the same thing – not theirs.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Winkler didn’t believe the pole was hers, but if it was, she just wanted to know that so she can figure out how to have it removed. If it wasn’t, she wanted to know that too, so the right company or entity could take responsibility and come get the pole.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“If indeed it’s someone other than me, I want them to take responsibility,” she said recently. “And if it’s me, then so be it.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Winkler also happened to take a photo of the work truck belonging to the work crew out cutting trees the first time the line came down. She took the photo in case she needed to follow up on the downed line.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A plate number on the truck is registered to the Columbia, Miss.-based tree cutting company “Looks Great Services.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Calls and messages left by a reporter through the company’s main number listed on its website went unreturned, but a call to a foreman was answered. That individual said he would investigate the incident.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As of press time on Tuesday, neither the paper or the homeowner had heard from the company.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A call to Dominion’s media line resulted in a call back from Senior Communications Specialist Paul Fischer who asked for more information and promised to look into Winkler’s situation.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In an email sent on Tuesday, Fischer said the company’s lines were removed from the pole in 2009 and that often other utility lines, such as telephone and cable TV lines, remain attached to poles once electric lines were removed, requiring the pole to remain in place until “all attachments are removed.” He said the company was “actively working with the local telecommunications company.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He also said and that Dominion would send a crew to remove the pole from in front of the customer’s home and apologized for the delay in resolving the incident.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>However, there was no mention in the email of what the company plans to do, if anything, about Winkler’s roof or car.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In addition, the company did not answer specific questions about whether it has any policies or protocols in place if a subcontractor working in the area sees or causes a pole to become loose around a homeowner’s property. Are they to flag that pole, for example, or notify a foreman on the job to prevent property damage or worse from happening, should the pole fall?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Winkler doesn’t necessarily blame Dominion for the pole coming down, she said, but these older poles, located directly next to the newer taller power line poles, can be seen throughout the neighborhood. So surely someone must be responsible for their upkeep, she reasoned.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We are continuing to review this incident,” Fischer said in an email. “The safety of the general public and our employees remains our top priority. We have also reached out directly to the customer, and will continue to work with her to further resolve this issue.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As of press time on Tuesday, Winkler said she had heard from Fischer as well, but only once and it was to say a work crew would be by to remove the pole.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":49905,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Screen-Shot-2021-05-05-at-3.19.39-PM.png\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Screen-Shot-2021-05-05-at-3.19.39-PM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49905\"/></a></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In the meantime, it’s been four months since the pole smashed her vehicle and Winkler has pretty well given up on anyone taking responsibility for the pole or what happened to her car.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>And it hasn’t been easy – going without a car.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A single mom with one child still at home, Winkler relied on Old Bessie to take her 11-year-old to school or pick up groceries or do any of the things busy parents normally do. And with limited liability coverage, there was no replacing the car through insurance, she said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>So last week Winkler finally had the car hauled away to the salvage yard and went and purchased a 2017 Kia Sportage. She hasn’t given the new car a name yet.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I figured Ok, let’s face facts,” she said. “This is probably going to be too expensive to repair or more than it’s actually worth so the best bet is to get it out of here. I’m sure my neighbors will appreciate not looking at in anymore and I have to let go.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Still, Winkler was disappointed about the loss of “her baby.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“It was the first new car I ever bought,” she said sounding nostalgic. After all, the family had had a lot of good times in the car, from the road trips back home to Myrtle Beach each year to just running errands with the kids around town.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Though Old Bessie was a little long in the tooth, Winkler had taken such good care of her that her mechanic had said she could easily get another 10-15 years out of it.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But all that’s gone now in the blink of an eye. Or the downing of a pole.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>And the unsightly pole which laid along the sidewalk on North Street for the last four months?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A work crew from Dominion finally came and collected it Tuesday afternoon as this paper was going to press.<br><br><em>Top photo: Bunny Winkler stands next to the utility pole that fell on her car on Christmas Day 2020. 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Suspicious behavior and indicators of criminal behavior might include a citizen’s description, report of a crime in progress, report of a crime previously committed, or a person running or driving away when asked to stop by the police.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Profiling is used to identify suspicious activity or signs such as a person with a bulge on his waist line that may be a gun; who is standing in a high crime area, where guns are often used in crimes; who has gang tattoos and wearing gang colors of clothing; who quickly turns away from the police officer, avoids eye contact, and begins walking away from the officer; who is a known convicted felon or a person who has been the subject of many complaints in the past; who drops something while walking away; who is acting nervous; and who is sweating heavily on a cold night; and it is 2:00 AM in the morning. All of these observations need not be present to legitimately arouse a police officer’s suspicion.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Profiling is an established law enforcement practice. Profiling has evolved with the incorporation of social science theory and statistical methodology into law enforcement’s crime solving and crime prevention strategies. Profiling has been shown to be a successful and legal supplement to other policing strategies.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Most would agree that profiling is a lawful and useful tool when it is not based purely on race or ethnicity. On the other hand, racial profiling occurs when a police officer stops, questions, arrests, or searches someone <em>solely on the basis of the person’s race or ethnicity</em>. Critics typically use this definition when condemning racial profiling, as do law enforcement agencies when denying the existence of racial profiling.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Few things are more important to the vast majority of police officers and more on their mind than proving they are <em>race-neutral </em>in their public safety duties. Officers know they do use profiling to identify suspected criminal activity and to stop reported criminals and reported suspicious persons.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Police departments and academies certainly train and direct officers to use their skills, training, citizen reports and complaints, community requests for close patrol, briefings, wanted information, reports, statistical information, experience, knowledge of criminal activity, the time of day or night, the weather, a person’s behavior, and other information to help them identify criminal activity.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Unfortunately, there have been cases where, police officers have stopped, questioned, searched, and arrested someone solely on the basis of the person’s race or ethnicity. This history of racial profiling calls for increased training for law enforcement personnel to better sensitize officers to the subtle and unintended ways in which broad-based racial assumptions and stereotypes may lead to racial profiling and other racially biased justice outcomes.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Racial profiling has also led to redoubling efforts to recruit minority persons into positions of responsibility throughout the justice system. However, because it is hard to find qualified minorities, who are interested in low paying police officer jobs, more long-term strategies, like the Police Explorers program, aimed at the earlier preparation and encouragement of children of color for careers in the justice system are needed.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Most police officers are committed to doing everything they can to help every citizen they come in contact with, including using profiling correctly and condemning racial profiling. Every day, police officers are able to control themselves, even when threatened, cursed at, and spit upon. COPs do things like:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Changing flat tires, pushing disabled vehicles out of the road, clearing clogged street drains when they were clogged and frozen with snow and ice, giving first aid, and giving money, toys, and clothing to those in need. Playing basketball with street kids, removing dangerous obstacles from roadways, visiting businesses and giving crime prevention advice. Driving folks with dementia home and a thousand other things to serve and protect.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Addressing everyone (including criminals who were disrespectful and disorderly) with dignity, using sir and mam, please, thank you, and you are welcome, avoiding cursing, giving money to folks they arrest and jail so that they did not leave jail broke and so they remembered it was a compassionate policeman they had encountered. Giving children’s books to the children in cars that I stopped for traffic violations, eating lunch with children in the schools in their beat, and giving warnings, rather than tickets where ever and whenever they can.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>However, these examples of what most call “community policing” are not enough to completely stamp out racial profiling and to build the trust and respect needed between the public and police. Only significantly increasing: screening of recruits, training of police officers, funding of police, public education on policing and laws, and passing a police reform bill will build trust, cooperation, and respect between the public and police officers.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Larry Dandridge is an honors graduate of three police academies and a DoD Counter Terrorism course graduate. He served as a police officer and deputy sheriff in AL and MO. He has also worked as a consultant with the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in GA and SC, and the Military Police and Customs operations in TX. An accomplished writer and motivational speaker, the owner of TVV Publishing, a retired Army Test Pilot, the author of the award-winning BLADES OF THUNDER (book One), a retired Aerospace Industry Region Manager, a past University Business, Writing, and Aeronautics Instructor, and volunteer Patient Adviser at the RHJ VA Medical Center, he writes two columns, as a free-lance writer, for the ISLAND NEWS, the Veterans Benefits Column and the What Citizens Should Know About Policing Column. You can contact Larry at his email, LDandridge@earthlink.ne</em>t. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>EDITOR’S NOTE</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This is column 11 of a 12-column series on what citizens should know about police officers, use of force, and challenges the police and citizens face. Columns 1 through 10 introduced the series by answering the questions:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list {\"ordered\":true} -->\n<ol><li>What are the risks involved in police work?&nbsp;</li><li>How does a COP (Constable on Patrol) decide on what level of force to use?&nbsp;</li><li>When can a police officer use deadly force?&nbsp;</li><li>When can deadly force be used on a fleeing felon?</li><li>Do life and death decisions made by police really have to be made so quickly?</li><li>What does the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office do for Beaufort County?</li><li>Do police officers take care to avoid hurting innocent bystanders?&nbsp;</li><li>Do police officers have to retreat when facing a dangerous person?&nbsp;</li><li>Can a police officer be unfit to serve, even if they do not break the law?&nbsp;</li><li>Do police officers have to retreat when facing a dangerous person?&nbsp;</li><li>Can a police officer be unfit to serve, even if they do not break the law or violate department written policies?&nbsp;</li><li>Why do police officers not hot pursue and chase down every person who runs from them in a vehicle?</li><li>Why do police officers sometimes use choke holds on people?</li><li>Why do the police not shoot guns and other weapons out of people’s hands?</li><li>Why do police sometimes use deadly force on people brandishing a Fake Gun?</li><li>Why do the police not read everyone their Miranda rights?&nbsp;</li><li>How does a police officer deal with a person with a knife or other edged weapon?</li><li>Why do many police officers have second jobs?</li><li>How much training does a police officer get?</li><li>How many police departments are there and how many COPS are on the job per 1,000 citizens?</li><li>Are all police departments certified by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA)?&nbsp;</li><li>How thorough are the background checking, screening, testing, and interviewing, of police recruits and officers transferring from one department to another?&nbsp;</li><li>Why do police departments need armored cars and other military types of equipment?&nbsp;</li><li>Are Driving While Impaired (DWI) and Driving Under the Influence (DUI) really all that serious crimes?</li><li>What is qualified immunity?</li></ol>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These columns are not meant to replace carefully reading local, county, state, and federal law or the need for a lawyer when seeking legal advice.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Larry Dandridge is not an employee of THE ISLAND NEWS and his opinions are his alone. Readers should rely on their local police and sheriff’s departments, federal law enforcement agencies, and their attorneys for all law enforcement information and legal advice. Although every precaution has been taken in the preparation of these articles, the publisher and author assume no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed by the author or THE ISLAND NEWS for damages resulting from the use of information contained herein.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Good and Bad Profiling', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'good-and-bad-profiling', '', '', '2021-05-12 14:15:14', '2021-05-12 18:15:14', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=49953', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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