By Lanier Laney

Q on Bay was packed to the gills with more than 300 attendees at the St. Paddy’s Day fundraiser for Beaufort Academy. Amazing silent auction items were on display and a great time was had by all! Special big thanks goes to the Shamrock Shakedown Committee: Director Jessica Miller, Marjorie Gray, Wendi Lynn, Louise Coleman, Bradi Dinkins, Leigh Ann Pingree, Frances Stowe, Casey Tumlin and Liz O’Herron and the committee chairs in charge of sponsorships: Joe Floyd, Andy Luckey and Warren Richards. Big congrats also to the Pot O’ Gold sponsors Bill’s Liquor and Grayco. The event raised more than $52,000 for the school. Here are some pics for you:

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