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(43003, 4, '2020-01-15 09:37:48', '2020-01-15 14:37:48', '<b>By Fred Gaskin</b>\r\n\r\nEveryday life can often be overwhelming, but budgeting, borrowing, saving, and investing don’t have to be. With a handful of resolutions and straightforward rules, and a little bit of time, you can begin planning for 2020.\r\n\r\nHere are three resolutions that can help increase your financial fitness today and in the New Year.\r\n\r\n<b>Resolution 1: Create a budget for life</b>\r\n\r\nLike our local tides, when it comes to finances, life can be viewed as cash flowing in — and out. Saving and investing during your working years and spending and investing intelligently in your retirement years can potentially enable you to achieve many of your most important goals.\r\n\r\n<b>Resolution 2: Manage your debt</b>\r\n\r\nDebt is neither inherently good nor bad — it’s simply a tool, if used smartly. For most people, some level of debt is a practical necessity, especially to purchase an expensive long-term asset, such as a home. However, problems arise when debt becomes the master, not the other way around.\r\n\r\n<b>Resolution 3: Optimize your portfolio</b>\r\n\r\nWe all share the goal of getting better investment results. So create a plan that will help you stay disciplined in all kinds of markets. Follow your plan and adjust it as needed.\r\n\r\nFollowing simple and straightforward rules around budgeting, debt management, saving and investing can make an incredible difference in someone’s life. The New Year provides a great opportunity to set new goals, adopt new ideas, and get on the right track to financial health and balance.\r\n\r\n<i>Fred Gaskin is an Independent Branch Leader for Charles Schwab with over 30 years of experience helping clients achieve their financial goals. Some content provided here has been compiled from previously published articles authored by various parties at Schwab.</i>\r\n\r\n<i>Where specific advice is necessary or appropriate, Schwab recommends consultation with a qualified tax advisor, CPA, financial planner or investment manager. Schwab does not provide legal or tax advice. Charles Schwab &amp; Co., Inc. (Member SIPC) (1219-9G33</i><i>)</i>', 'Three resolutions for financial fitness in the New Year', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'three-resolutions-for-financial-fitness-in-the-new-year', '', '', '2021-03-30 15:01:47', '2021-03-30 19:01:47', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43003', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43005, 4, '2020-01-15 09:39:54', '2020-01-15 14:39:54', 'Need some help keeping those New Year’s resolutions in check?\r\n\r\nTo celebrate their 4th anniversary, the team at Balance Boutique Fitness are opening up their fitness studio from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18 for a morning of free 30-minute classes, shopping, mimosas, a pop-up coffee bar, giveaways and more.\r\n\r\nIt\'s a fun morning and a great introduction for those looking to try barre/yoga.\r\n\r\nAll classes are free to attend, but space is limited so students are asked to please reserve their spot in advance online at www.balanceboutiquefitness.com.\r\n\r\nBalance Boutique Fitness is located on the second floor of the Pat Conroy Literary Center in downtown Beaufort. Specializing in barre, Pilates and Power Vinyasa Yoga, Balance caters to all ages and fitness levels and aims to elevate the community by keeping fitness fun.\r\n\r\nThe studio offers several amenities like complimentary childcare, monthly events, ongoing challenges and an in-studio boutique.\r\n\r\n<strong>CLASS SCHEDULE</strong>\r\n\r\n<b>9 a.m.</b> – Barre\r\n\r\n<b>9:30 a.m. </b>– Endurance Barre\r\n\r\n<b>10 a.m. </b>– Barre\r\n\r\n<b>10:30 a.m. </b>– Pilates-Barre\r\n\r\n<b>11 a.m.</b> – Yoga-Barre\r\n\r\n<b>11:30 a.m.</b> – HIIT<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n(High-intensity interval training)\r\n\r\n<b>Noon</b> – Power Flow Yoga', 'Balance Boutique Fitness celebrates anniversary with open house', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'balance-boutique-fitness-celebrates-anniversary-with-open-house', '', '', '2020-01-15 09:39:54', '2020-01-15 14:39:54', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43005', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43011, 4, '2020-01-15 09:42:39', '2020-01-15 14:42:39', 'Six local citizens and their lifetime contributions to the Lowcountry were honored Saturday, Jan. 11<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>at Tabby Place in downtown Beaufort when the Foundation for Leadership Education hosted the 2020 Lowcountry Lifetime Achievement Awards dinner.\r\n\r\nThe annual black tie affair honors citizens selected by a committee of previous award winners based on their community service, leadership roles, community advocacy, pioneering and innovative efforts and mentoring.\r\n\r\nReceiving the 2020 Lowcountry Lifetime Achievement Awards were Colden R. Battey Jr., Dr. Charles A. Bush, Roland J. Gardner, Lila N. Meeks, Terry R. Murray and Robert Smalls.\r\n\r\nMichael Moore accepted in honor of Robert Smalls.\r\n\r\nThe evening also included the recognition of three local schools for receiving the Foundation for Leadership Education’s Leadership Development Grants. The grants were awarded based on the schools’ commitment to programming that support the development and practice of leadership skills.\r\n\r\nThe grant recipients included Beaufort Academy, Hilton Head Christian Academy, and Whale Branch Early College High School.\r\n\r\nThis year’s award ceremony was hosted by W. Charles Tumlin, President of the Foundation for Leadership Education, and the event’s Master of Ceremony was local educator David Nagel. The crowd of 340 attendees was treated to an elegant dinner and a program designed to highlight the lives of six of the Lowcountry’s cherished servant leaders.\r\n\r\n“The evening was an excellent opportunity to not only honor these deserving awardees, but to also remind our community of their selfless contributions to the Lowcountry,” Tumlin said.\r\n\r\nBeaufort Academy received a grant for its Leadership Curriculum. The school was represented by Project Chair Tom Miller and Director Amy Melville.\r\n\r\nHilton Head Christian Academy was also provided support for the development of their new internship program and their “Flight School” – a three-week business skills course. The school was represented by Head of School Doug Langhals and his wife, Neely.\r\n\r\nWhale Branch Early College High School received a grant for their “Ladies First” Mentorship Program. Representing the school at the ceremony was Program Director Shelia Cato-Alston.\r\n\r\nIn addition to FLE’s annual Lowcountry Lifetime Achievement Awards and recognition of the Leadership Grants, the foundation introduced two new awards for the 2020 ceremony – a Lighthouse Scholarship and a Servant Leader Award.\r\n\r\nThe 2020 Lighthouse Scholarship recipient was Logan Bedenbaugh of Hilton Head Island High School. She will be receiving a $1,000 scholarship each year, for four consecutive years, that will be applied toward her secondary degree.\r\n\r\nThe 2020 Servant Leader Award recipient was Steven N. Brown. This award was created to honor someone that has demonstrated a consistent willingness to promote the philosophy and practice of enriching the lives of individuals, build better organizations, and ultimately help create a more just and caring world.\r\n\r\nThe Foundation for Leadership Education’s (FLE) primary objectives are to support leadership education, promote leadership awareness, and to maintain the Lowcountry Lifetime Achievement Awards program. The FLE was founded by local leaders of Beaufort County that represented business, community development, education, management, and the military.\r\n\r\nArmed with a vision to help “Prepare Tomorrow’s Leaders”, the group devoted itself to supporting programs with an unwavering commitment to developing well-rounded, open-minded critical thinkers preparing to be the problem-solvers of the future.\r\n\r\nIn addition, the founders were dedicated to honoring the history of leadership in the Lowcountry by recognizing individuals and organizations that have contributed to the general welfare and development of the community.\r\n\r\n“The Foundation for Leadership Education is attempting to put faces and roles into bright lights,” FLE Board Member Beth Grace said in a release. “The time we spend showing our fellow man (and children) what leadership actually involves will be a gift to Beaufort County and to the wider world.”\r\n\r\nTo learn more about The Foundation for Leadership Education, visit www.LowcountryLeaders.com or email contact@lowcountryleaders.com.\r\n\r\n<i>Above: Recipient of the 2020 Lighthouse Scholarship, Logan Bedenbaugh, with her parents.</i>', 'Lowcountry Lifetime Achievement Awards honor brightest of Beaufort', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'lowcountry-lifetime-achievement-awards-honor-brightest-of-beaufort', '', '', '2020-01-15 09:42:39', '2020-01-15 14:42:39', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43011', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43014, 4, '2020-01-15 09:47:07', '2020-01-15 14:47:07', '<h4><b>Democrat looking to unseat Lindsey Graham had record-breaking fundraising quarter\r\n\r\nBy MINDY LUCAS\r\n\r\n</b></h4>\r\n<b>By Mindy Lucas</b>\r\n\r\nDespite an early morning downpour, about 250 to 300 people turned out to hear Democrat and U.S. Senate hopeful Jaime Harrison speak in Bluffton on Saturday, Jan. 11.\r\n\r\nHarrison addressed those gathered at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Lowcountry for about 30 minutes in a speech that touched on such issues as healthcare and education, but was also interspersed with stories of growing up poor, the son of a single, teenage mother, raised by his grandparents in his native Orangeburg.\r\n\r\nWhile many who attended Saturday’s event said they were impressed with Harrison’s hardscrabble upbringing, they were also keenly interested in learning how he plans to unseat three-term Senator Lindsey Graham in a state that hasn’t elected a Democrat to the Senate in more than two decades.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n“They say you can’t beat the President’s best friend,” Harrison said to laughter and applause. “Well my friends, we’re going to give him a one-way ticket to Mar-a-Lago.”\r\n\r\nA Yale University and Georgetown Law graduate, Harrison is the former chairman of the S.C. Democratic Party, and is currently an associate chairman of the Democratic National Committee. He launched his senate campaign earlier in 2019 and held a kickoff rally in Orangeburg at the end of September.\r\n\r\nFred Compton, a retired educator and self-described “registered Republican,” attended both the Orangeburg rally and Saturday’s event. Compton said he was impressed with Harrison and had even bought a T-shirt at the kickoff.\r\n\r\n“And I don’t buy T-shirts,” he said.\r\n\r\nChief among the issues that are important to him, Compton said, are term limits – he thinks Graham has been in office for too long.\r\n\r\n“I believe we need a change,” he said.\r\n\r\nThe Bluffton resident apparently isn’t alone in his belief.\r\n\r\nHarrison’s campaign raised more than $3.5 million in the last quarter of 2019, more than any candidate for a single quarter in South Carolina history, his campaign recently announced.\r\n\r\nThe average contribution was $27. Donations came from 67,000 individual donors, and 112,000 different contributions, including contributions from every county in the state, the campaign said.\r\n\r\nHarrison also has some serious backers. Jim Clyburn, D-S.C., who Harrison worked for as a senior aide when Clyburn was the U.S. House Majority Whip, has endorsed him as well as former S.C. Democratic Governor Jim Hodges.\r\n\r\nAmong the issues Harrison talked about on Saturday were healthcare, education and student loan debt.\r\n\r\nOn healthcare, Harrison talked about South Carolina communities that have lost their area’s only hospital, the lack of OB-GYNs in rural areas and the lack of access to service by many more.\r\n\r\n“Almost 300,000 people should have healthcare right now in South Carolina if the Republicans would pass the Medicaid expansion, and they won’t.”\r\n\r\nOn education, he said South Carolina’s teachers were underpaid, weren’t respected and that mounting college debt was going to have a “dramatic drag” on the economy.\r\n\r\nHe also talked about rebuilding the public’s trust in the political process.\r\n\r\n“This election is not about Donald Trump. It’s not about Lindsey Graham. It’s about the thousands of people across this state and the millions of people across this nation who have given up all hope,” he said.\r\n\r\nHe called for South Carolinians to unite and referenced South Carolina’s motto, “While I breathe, I hope.”\r\n\r\n“The only way we win is if we all work together,” he said. “And if we all do every single thing within our power to bring hope back to South Carolina.”\r\n<h2><b>Q &amp; A with Jaime Harrison</b></h2>\r\n<b>By Mindy Lucas</b>\r\n\r\nU.S. Senate candidate and Democrat Jaime Harrison made a recent appearance in Bluffton following a campaign stop in Lancaster County.\r\n\r\nThe stops are part of a 46-county campaign tour in an effort to unseat longtime Senator Lindsey Graham.\r\n\r\nHarrison talked to The Island News in an exclusive one-on-one after that appearance.\r\n\r\n<b>What do you think your chances are of beating Lindsey Graham?</b>\r\n\r\n<b>H</b><b>arrison: </b>If I didn’t think I could, I wouldn’t be in this. I am a very pragmatic guy. There is a path. Now is it tough? Yes. It’s going to be tough beating an entrenched incumbent. But right now, I think people are hungry for something different.\r\n\r\nThey are ready for someone who has a vision for where we’re going to take South Carolina into the 21st century instead of the status quo or versus someone who is focused on being important in Washington, D.C.\r\n\r\nAnd that’s what Lindsey’s done. On all of the Washington, D.C. issues, he wants to be in front of a camera, and he wants to be quoted in the newspaper. For me, I don’t care about that stuff. If I know I am improving the life of somebody in South Carolina, that’s relevant enough for me.\r\n\r\n<b>As you’ve been traveling around the state, what are South Carolinians telling you is important to them?</b>\r\n\r\n<b>Harrison:</b> Health care is the No. 1 issue I hear about. People are very concerned with the quality of health care in the state. They are very concerned with the fact that these rural hospitals are closing, the cost of prescription drugs.\r\n\r\nAll of those things are things that keep people up at night because it has real repercussions. And right now, it’s something that is impacting Democrats and Republicans. It doesn’t know one party or the other, doesn’t know one race or the other. Everybody is having issues or, at least, if they’re not having them, then they know a family member or close friend who is having issues in the health care space.\r\n\r\nRight now, health in South Carolina is expensive. Republicans, including Lindsey Graham, have stood in the way and fought against Medicaid expansion, and, as a result, that has driven up the cost of healthcare in this state and that’s just the tip of the iceberg.\r\n\r\nInfrastructure is a huge issue in this state. Many of our poor rural counties have aging infrastructure and are falling apart, but they don’t have the resources to replace it.\r\n\r\nMany of these communities are drying up and dying because there aren’t any opportunities for the young people that live in those communities, so they grow up in the community, they leave and they never come back.\r\n\r\nSo we need a Senator right now who has a vision for making sure that our rural communities remain vibrant, making sure they have the infrastructure that they need, that their hospitals don’t go away, that they can connect to the Internet, all of the things – the fundamentals that you have to have to be a vibrant community – those are things that I want to fight for, and Lindsey Graham doesn’t have the time for.\r\n\r\n<b>You seemed genuinely surprised by the turnout and crowd’s reaction when you walked in today. (Harrison’s arrival in the midst of the Unitarian Universalist’s meeting, was marked with applause and cheers). What did you think about that?</b>\r\n\r\n<b>Harrison:</b> When I drove up, I was like, “Gosh is this all for us?” And then I walk in here, and I did not expect that. I had no idea that was going to happen, and it was similar to Lancaster. As I said, something is going on here in South Carolina right now. And the winds of change are blowing and I think across the country, and I think they’re going to blow through South Carolina on Election Day.\r\n<h4><b>&nbsp;</b></h4>', 'Harrison feeling the love', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'harrison-feeling-the-love', '', '', '2020-01-15 09:47:07', '2020-01-15 14:47:07', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43014', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43020, 4, '2020-01-15 09:49:27', '2020-01-15 14:49:27', '<b>By MINDY LUCAS</b>\r\n\r\nResidents and business owners concerned about how an upcoming road project on Lady’s Island might impact them weighed in on design plans at a public information meeting held Wednesday, Jan. 8 at Beaufort High School.\r\n\r\nThe project, known as the Beaufort High School access realignment, aims to alleviate traffic congestion around the high school’s main points of entrance while also improving its access roads.\r\n\r\nThe improvements are part of a larger set of projects planned for Beaufort County after a 1 percent sales tax increase was passed by voters in 2018.\r\n\r\nThose who attended the drop-in-styled meeting, hosted by Beaufort County Engineering Division and Johnson, Mirmiran &amp; Thompson engineering firm, were shown three options or alternatives. Participants could then “vote” or place a blue dot on the option they preferred and give feedback to engineers on hand for the meeting.\r\n\r\nWhile all three options called for the removal of a traffic signal at Geechie Road and converting the road’s access from Sea Island Parkway to a right turn in and right turn out only, each of the alternatives had different plans for handling traffic flow.\r\n\r\nAlternative 1, called the “Youmans Drive” alternative, would include improvements made to Geechie Road to Youmans Drive. It would add a traffic signal and right turn lane at Youmans Drive where it meets Sea Island Parkway and a left turn would be added at Meridian Road for traffic turning onto Youmans Drive. Beaufort Memorial’s thru access would also be addressed in this plan.\r\n\r\nThe estimated cost of Alternative 1 is $3.5 million.\r\n\r\nAlternative 2, called the “Meridian Road” alternative, would add a traffic signal and right turn lane at Meridian Road and Sea Island Parkway. A new road accessing school property would be cut from Meridian Road to the school and a left turn lane added for traffic entering here. A traffic signal would be added at Sunset Boulevard for traffic traveling across Sea island Parkway.\r\n\r\nThe estimated cost of alternative two is $2.7 million.\r\n\r\nAlternative 3, called the “Sunset Boulevard” alternative, calls for the construction of a road to be built through the Lady’s Island Shopping Center. The road would connect Geechie Road to an intersection at Sunset Boulevard, where a traffic signal would be added.\r\n\r\nThe estimated cost of Alternative 3 is $2.8 million but could run upward of $3.8 million depending on the design of the road and if any specific parcels of land need to be acquired.\r\n\r\nAlthough it was the most popular option, according to the number of blue dots placed at Wednesday night’s meeting, Alternative 3 didn’t sit well with at least one local business owner.\r\n\r\nRichard Wynn, who owns and operates the Lady’s Island Laundromat in the Lady’s Island shopping center, was concerned the road project would take parking away from his customers.\r\n\r\nEngineers on hand Wednesday night said the new road could impact the shopping center and may require taking some parking spaces, although they could not say how many that might be.\r\n\r\nIf that happens, Wynn said it would negatively affect his business.\r\n\r\n“It definitely will,” he said. “If people don’t have a place to park, they’re not going to come here.”\r\n\r\nAccording to Beaufort County’s Director of Engineering Rob McFee, the county has had a number of discussions with the shopping plaza’s owner, local developer Merritt Patterson, should Alternative 3 be selected.\r\n\r\nMcFee said Alternative 3 could become “very expensive” if it requires the county to buy the entire shopping center.\r\n\r\n“That’s one of the biggest issues with Alternative No. 3 – is the impact to this commercial entity so how do we balance that?”\r\n\r\nThe county presented a chart detailing the number of residential properties versus commercial properties each option could impact. It also gave each option a score in terms of traffic operations. Alternative 3 had the best score from the standpoint of traffic.\r\n\r\nA similar information meeting was held in November to detail the Sams Point Road turn lane project. The county plans to hold such meetings for each of the proposed road projects so that residents can provide feedback, McFee said at that meeting, and there will be at least one additional meeting on the Beaufort High School project.\r\n\r\nLaura Vernon who attended Wednesday’s meeting said initially, she was concerned about the impact the roads project and its proposed alternatives might have on traffic in her Burkmeyer Beach neighborhood, off Meridian Road.\r\n\r\n“But I don’t think any of them will affect my area as bad as I was fearing to begin with,” she said.\r\n\r\nThe mother of four elementary school-age children said her family had often used the facilities and the pool at the high school and had voted for Alternative 3.\r\n\r\nAs longtime area residents, she and husband, Darby, have watched as traffic has become more congested and the area has continued to grow over the years, they said.\r\n\r\n“The (road) improvements are definitely wanted,” she said. “But of course you can’t make everyone happy.”\r\n\r\n<em>Above: Ryan Lyle, center, an engineer with Thompson Engineering, and Claude Dinkins, far right, discuss traffic flow from Beaufort High School during the Realignment Project Public Information meeting Wednesday, Jan. 8, at the school.</em>', 'Residents weigh in on options for Beaufort High road improvement project', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'residents-weigh-in-on-options-for-beaufort-high-road-improvement-project', '', '', '2020-01-15 09:57:19', '2020-01-15 14:57:19', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43020', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43140, 4, '2020-01-23 14:03:40', '2020-01-23 19:03:40', 'Joe Coleman, formerly of The Platters, gave an uplifting talk to the student body at St. Helena Elementary School\r\nlast Friday. Coleman was there with Laundau Murphy, Jr., (below) who won the America’s Got Talent competition in Sept. 2011. Later that night, the duo performed for a happy crowd at Tabby Place, for the &nbsp;annual Boys &amp; Girls Clubs of the Lowcountry benefit, Notes.&nbsp;\r\n<h4>Photos by Bob Sofaly</h4>\r\n<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/RES1163.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-large wp-image-43142\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/RES1163-1024x698.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1020\" height=\"695\"></a>', 'For the boys & girls', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', '43140-2', '', '', '2020-01-23 14:06:37', '2020-01-23 19:06:37', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43140', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43027, 4, '2020-01-15 09:59:55', '2020-01-15 14:59:55', '<b>By MIKE McCOMBS</b>\r\n\r\nIf you caught a glimpse of a pink flamingo back in October on Fripp Island, it was likely a part of a record-setting flock.\r\n\r\nRecord-setting as in Guinness Book of World Records.\r\n\r\nFripp Island Resort and Pledge the Pink found out earlier this month that they had broken the Guinness World Record for the Longest Line of Garden Flamingos back on October 12 with a total number of 3,753 flamingos. The record was attempted in conjunction with Pledge the Pink – a three-day, three-island, 30-mile breast cancer walk.\r\n\r\nFripp and Pledge the Pink shattered the previous record, set in June 2018 by the Buffalo (N.Y.) Olmsted Parks Conservancy, by more than 2,000 plastic flamingos.\r\n\r\nJessie Baker, a marketing assistant with Fripp Island Resort, said it was “a pretty big process” to set up the display and then get it verified.\r\n\r\nIt took four hours for 50 to 60 people, mostly Fripp Island residents and volunteers, to set up the birds. Then they had to gather photo and video evidence and witness, as well as gain verification from the Guinness survey team.\r\n\r\nThe line of flamingos was 1472.87 meters long, or 4832.21 feet – just shy of a mile.\r\n\r\nThe display was the idea of Laura Morgan, the founder of Pledge the Pink. And the flamingos did hold a meaning.\r\n\r\nEach flamingo in the attempt represented funds raised for one mammogram and there were 3,753 of them. The 2019 Pledge for Pink walk raised more than $400,000 to fight breast cancer.\r\n\r\n“Every aspect of the record attempt took the hard work and dedication of so many people,” Fripp Island Resort and Pledge the Pink said in a release. “Guests of the island along with residents and staff took time out of their days to volunteer. Surveyors, witnesses, photographers, and videographers were required to be present at the event for record verification. The Resort and Pledge the Pink deeply appreciate every single person’s contributions to this event and we are excited for Pledge the Pink 2020!”', 'Fripp Island, Pledge the Pink boast flock of flamingos like never seen before', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'fripp-island-pledge-the-pink-boast-flock-of-flamingos-like-never-seen-before', '', '', '2020-01-15 10:00:13', '2020-01-15 15:00:13', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43027', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(43036, 4, '2020-01-22 12:46:26', '2020-01-22 17:46:26', '<strong>By LEE SCOTT</strong>\r\n\r\nThis past week I was in one of those stores that has “dollar” in the name. There are so many of them that I really do not have a grip on which one I was in that day.\r\n\r\nAs I was walking around, I saw a little boy running up and down one aisle. His mother told him to knock it off, and that is when I noticed some very cool sneakers. They were the kind that had lights shine when he walked.\r\n\r\nHe was obviously trying out the speed that these new sneakers could take him.\r\n\r\nI smiled at the mother and said to the little boy, “Are those new sneakers?”\r\n\r\n“Yup!” he responded.\r\n\r\nI asked if he thought he could run better with those new sneakers on and he said, “Yup” again.\r\n\r\nI told the mother that when I was a child, we used to get Keds sneakers and everyone said you could run faster in them and jump farther. Naturally, we would practice our running and jumping whenever we got new sneakers. Keds sneakers were the sneakers of Champions!\r\n\r\nShe said that the she grew up in the era when the girls’ Adidas sneakers were popular. Her brother had Air Jordan’s.\r\n\r\nShe had to save her allowance to get the sneakers she wanted because her parents would not spend much on shoes. Sounded fair to me. If I recall they were running around $125.00 at that time and as a mother, I would not either.\r\n\r\nThen I showed the little boy my brand-new sneakers.\r\n\r\n“They are Under Armour sneakers and I can run much faster too.”\r\n\r\nI refrained from accepting his challenge of seeing who could run faster.\r\n\r\nThen I said to the mother “I only paid $32 for them at TJ Maxx.”\r\n\r\nTo which the little boy responded, “I didn’t pay anything for mine.”\r\n\r\n“Wow, that’s great,” I said. “Where did you get them?”\r\n\r\n“I asked Santa Claus for them.”\r\n\r\nI shook my head and said, “I should have asked Santa Claus for some too. Maybe then I might have gotten lights in my shoes too.”\r\n\r\nIt wasn’t til afterwards that it dawned on me that this kid’s mother told her son if he wanted the sneakers, he had to ask Santa Claus. Instead of a Nintendo Switch or new electronic game, this kid had asked Santa Claus for sneakers.\r\n\r\nWhat a genius approach to parenting. I wish I had thought of it when my kids were little. If you are going to have to pay for something, anyway, why not cover it under the “Santa Claus gifts.”\r\n\r\nAfterward, when I got into my car I thought, “I totally could have beat that kid down the aisle with my new ‘unlit’ sneakers.”\r\n\r\n<i>Lee Scott, a writer and recent retiree, shares her everyday observations about life after career. A former commercial banker responsible for helping her clients to reach their business objectives, Scott now translates those analytical skills to her writings. She lives on St. Helena Island and enjoys boating, traveling and reading.</i>', 'I totally could’ve beaten that kid in my new sneakers', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'i-totally-couldve-beaten-that-kid-in-my-new-sneakers', '', '', '2020-01-22 12:46:26', '2020-01-22 17:46:26', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43036', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43038, 4, '2020-01-22 12:48:10', '2020-01-22 17:48:10', '<strong>By SCOTT GRABER</strong>\r\n\r\nIt’s Saturday, Jan. 3, and its raining. This morning I’ve reconciled myself to the fact that I won’t be doing yard work this morning.\r\n\r\nThis morning will be an opportunity to write and remember. And my memory — often uneven and indistinct — immediately transports me to July of 1976 when Walter Mondale came to Beaufort.\r\n\r\nIt was reliably, characteristically hot on the evening of July 24, 1976, when Jimmy Carter (the Democratic Party’s Presidential nominee) sent his Vice Presidential running mate to Freedom Mall on Beaufort’s waterfront.\r\n\r\nCarter needed Mondale to balance his ticket but wondered whether the Minnesota Senator was too liberal for his South Carolina kinsmen.\r\n\r\nThe local folk streamed into the still hot parking lot mingling with Senator Ernest Hollings, former Gov. John West, Lt. Gov. Brantley Harvey and Congressman John Jenrette.\r\n\r\nLending glamour to the event were news crews from the three major networks along with Hamilton Jordan, Jerry Rafshoon and Mary King — Carter’s young, hotshot advisors. Our very own Billy Keyserling was in charge of transportation for this event.\r\n\r\nAfter a welcome from Brantley Harvey, Fritz Hollings stepped on the stage and began his effort to persuade a Beaufort crowd which, in my opinion, was skeptical. Hollings went straight at the 800-pound pachyderm then in the room.\r\n\r\n“Some people call Walter Mondale a flaming liberal. But you know… I see my friend John Trask is with us this evening and I know Big John is a farmer. And a farmer knows what it means to work and sweat and get a crop in. And John, I don’t know anyone who has done more for the American Farmer than Fritz Mondale.”\r\n\r\nAfter a pause that let a modest cheer play across the steaming parking lot, Hollings said, “And I see Mr. Barnwell, Tom, is with us tonight. When Tom went to Washington in 1968 (to testify before the Select Committee on Hunger and Nutrition) Fritz Mondale was one who listened. And he was one that acted. No, this man doesn’t come to you with only promises.”\r\n\r\nThen, squinting in the low-angled, late-afternoon sun Hollings said, “This is the kind of decent man (pause for emphasis) who could win a local race in Beaufort County.”\r\n\r\nAfter Mondale’s response — which reminded me of his convention acceptance speech — everyone made a dash for the boiled shrimp, corn on the cob and sweet tea. Mondale (posing for a photo op) popped an unpeeled shrimp in his mouth to the complete astonishment of those present. And Mondale’s confused, contorted face was the defining, enduring image of the evening. His bug-eyed face is what we all remember.\r\n\r\nAs the evening wore down Billy Keyserling came to me and asked if I would drive the CBS crew to the Savannah Airport. He said the assigned driver was drunk and there was some Secret Service Protocol about inebriated drivers in presidential motorcades.\r\n\r\nAnd so my night ended up with a 75-80 mph, bumper-to-bumper race through Jasper County. At one point I got scared and backed away from the car immediately in front of my car. This allowed a ‘foreign car’ into the 10-car cavalcade.\r\n\r\n“Now you’re done it,” said the correspondents.\r\n\r\n“What? What have I done?” I responded.\r\n\r\n“The Secret Service can’t allow any vehicle, not connected with the campaign, into this convoy.”\r\n\r\nSure enough an unmarked car fell out of the column and then got itself in front of the intruder. Then it slowed, forcing the intruding car to slow, and then it somehow forced the intruder onto the shoulder and out of the caravan.\r\n\r\nAs we passed the stopped cars the CBS correspondents were screaming with laughter saying, “Graber we haven’t seen that maneuver in years!”\r\n\r\nIn a subsequent article I wrote for Osceola Magazine I said, “His (Mondale’s) liberal record will be a problem for the ticket in these parts. But his record won’t overcome or overwhelm our regional pride. It has been a long, long time since a Southerner — a legitimate, deep south Southerner — has had a shot at the crown. For too long we have had to suffer the likes of George Wallace and Theodore Bilbo and others who have stereotyped this region and the people who live here. No sir, we’ll vote for Jimmy Carter and we’ll swallow Fritz Mondale and maybe … perhaps we’ll be better for it.”\r\n\r\n<i>Scott Graber is a lawyer, novelist, veteran columnist and longtime resident of Port Royal. Email Scott at cscottgraber@gmail.com.</i>', 'I remember when Walter Mondale came to Beaufort', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'i-remember-when-walter-mondale-came-to-beaufort', '', '', '2020-01-22 12:48:10', '2020-01-22 17:48:10', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43038', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43040, 4, '2020-01-22 12:49:17', '2020-01-22 17:49:17', '<strong>By ALICE HOLLAND</strong>\r\n\r\nIn celebration of the 200th anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale, the World Health Organization (WHO), backed by the American Nurses Association (ANA), has declared 2020 The Year of the Nurse, a designation to recognize the essential role nurses have in bringing health care to everyone.\r\n\r\nHealth care is in great demand and nurses are there to practice in all settings and to fill new roles and responsibilities in order to meet this ever-growing need. As a result, nurses comprise the largest group of healthcare professionals in the United States. All families have been touched by their holistic care.\r\n\r\nIn an impressive 18-year streak, Americans have consistently rated nurses as the No. 1 most ethical and honest profession, according to Gallup. Being named the most honest and ethical profession is a testament to the public’s trust in, and respect of, nurses.\r\n\r\nAs an essential link between people, communities, and complex health care systems, nurses play a vital health care role. They provide an enormous contribution to rapid, cost-effective and high quality health care.\r\n\r\nFor sure, a multi-disciplinary team of health care professionals is critical to all patient care. However, nurses rarely miss a beat as the heart of health teams. Nurses are with patients 24 hours a day, seven days a week for the entire life cycle.\r\n\r\nBy 2030, to meet the demand in the United States, another 1.2 million nurses will be needed. Raising the profile of nursing and highlighting the importance of well-educated nurses, investing in recruitment and retention plans, and removing the barriers to the development of advanced nursing roles, are effective strategies for expanded health care coverage. Enhancing and promoting the role of the nurse will improve health outcomes for all people, regardless of their socioeconomic status.\r\n\r\nThis year provides a wonderful opportunity to highlight the enormous sacrifices and contributions of nurses everywhere. The ANA invites nurses to share their stories with the hashtag #YON2020 and #YearoftheNurse.\r\n\r\nNightingale’s nickname, “The Lady with the Lamp,” was inspired by serving as a trainer of nurses during the Crimean War. While medical officers slept, Nightingale used her lamp to make nightly rounds and care for wounded soldiers.\r\n\r\nIn using her lamp to illuminate the role of nurses, Nightingale was able to spotlight the difference they make in the lives of people. The designation of 2020 as the Year of the Nurse will hopefully provide everyone with a new appreciation, and 20/20 vision of nursing.\r\n\r\nThe future is bright. Shine on, nurses.\r\n\r\n<i>Alice Holland, PhD, NP-C, AASECT certified, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Nursing and Health Professions at the University of South Carolina Beaufort.</i>', 'The Year of the Nurse: Celebrating their essential role in health care', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'the-year-of-the-nurse-celebrating-their-essential-role-in-health-care', '', '', '2020-01-22 12:49:17', '2020-01-22 17:49:17', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43040', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43042, 4, '2020-01-22 12:50:30', '2020-01-22 17:50:30', '<b>The Good<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>Liar at USC<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>Beaufort Center for the Arts</b>\r\n\r\nThe Good Liar, starring Hellen Mirren and Ian McKellen, is showing at 4 and 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 3 at USC Beaufort’s Center for the Arts at 801 Carteret Street.\r\n\r\nConsummate con man Roy Courtnay has set his sights on his latest mark: the recently widowed Betty McLeish, worth millions. But this time, what should have been a simple swindle escalates into a cat-and-mouse game with the ultimate stakes.\r\n\r\nAll seats are $7 and can be purchased at https://www.uscbcenterforthearts.com/.\r\n\r\n<b>Sarah Best to perform at<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>Fripp Island</b>\r\n\r\nThe fabulous mezzo-soprano, dancer and storyteller Sarah Best, accompanied by pianist Michelle Papenfuss, will perform at 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26 in the Fripp Island Community Centre at 205 Tarpon Blvd.\r\n\r\nAfter receiving a free pass at the security gate, admission at the door — cash or check only, no credit cards — for adults is $30; students and children are free through a grant from the Peg Gorham Memorial Fund.\r\n\r\nConcert-goers are invited to the catered \"Meet-the-Artists\" reception that follows the performance. This concert is sponsored by the Fripp Island Friends of Music and the S.C. Arts Commission, and it helps sustain the FIFOM’s Music-in-the Schools Program. See the website frippfriendsofmusic.com for more information.', 'ART BRIEFS', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'art-briefs-2', '', '', '2020-01-22 12:50:30', '2020-01-22 17:50:30', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43042', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43044, 4, '2020-01-22 12:52:00', '2020-01-22 17:52:00', '<b>By ALAN SCHUSTER</b>\r\n\r\nAfter several successful jazz-influenced musicals, among them “An American in Paris” and “Rhapsody in Blue,” composer George Gershwin decided that it was time to move on from concert halls to opera houses. And what likely helped spark his enthusiasm was a novel written by Charleston native DuBose Heyward. It’s title – “Porgy.”\r\n\r\nHe met Heyward in 1926 and they soon teamed up, with Heyward and his playwright wife, Dorothy, writing the libretto, and George and his brother Ira, composing the music. Adding another important person came soon afterward – “Bess.”\r\n\r\nWith the location being a Gullah community on the Carolina Lowcountry coast, Gershwin spent a couple of months there, exploring the community’s life, speech and music, all of which became reflected in each of the three acts once its premiere as “Porgy and Bess” took place in Boston in 1935.\r\n\r\nGershwin’s masterpiece is currently having its first performances at the Met in almost three decades, starring bass-baritone Eric Owens and soprano Angel Blue in the title roles. Director James Robinson’s stylish production transports audiences to Catfish Row, a setting vibrant with the music, dancing, emotion and heartbreaks of its inhabitants.\r\n\r\n<b>Act I</b>\r\n\r\nCitizens of the Catfish Row neighborhood are relaxing in the Charleston heat. Clara comforts her baby with a lullaby while a group of men roll dice. Crown, a drug addict, joins the game, and in a drunken fit, kills another gambler, then flees the scene, leaving his lover Bess behind. As the crowd waits for the police, only Porgy, a disabled beggar, is kind to her.\r\n\r\n<b>Act II</b>\r\n\r\nA month later, Porgy and Bess have found happiness together. Bess refuses dope from Sportin’Life, a drug dealer, who invites her to go to New York with him, but Porgy chases him away. Later on, Bess attends a picnic on nearby Kittiwah Island (yes, it is!) while Porgy stays behind. When it’s time to return home, Bess in cornered by Crown, who has been hiding on the island since the murder. He wants Bess to come away with him, but she explains that she’s with Porgy now. Crown won’t take no for an answer.\r\n\r\n<b>Act III</b>\r\n\r\nA week has passed and a storm is approaching. Bess, feverish since her return from Kittiwah, tells Porgy that she can’t refuse Crown if he comes for her; he tells Bess that he’ll protect her.\r\n\r\nThe next day, Catfish residents gather to pray for safety from an oncoming hurricane. Crown has come to claim Bess, but when the group sees a boat capsize, Crown rushes to save a drowning man.\r\n\r\nThe following evening, the women mourn those lost in the storm. They assume Crown is among them, but that night he sneaks back to steal Bess away. Porgy kills Crown and is taken to jail.\r\n\r\nSportin’Life takes advantage of Porgy’s absence and tempts Bess into taking dope. A week later, Porgy returns from jail and learns that Bess has gone to New York with Sportin’Life. Undaunted, he gets in his wheelchair, vowing to find Bess, no matter how long the journey might take.\r\n\r\n<b>The reviews</b>\r\n\r\nHere’s what a few reviewers had to say about earlier Met performances.\r\n\r\n<b>From Anthony Tommasini, N.Y. Times:</b> “As Porgy, the magnificent bass-baritone Eric Owens gives one of the finest performances of his distinguished career. His powerful voice, with its earthy textures and resonant sound, is ideal for the role. His sensitivity into the layered feelings and conflicts that drive his character made even the most familiar moments of the music seem startlingly fresh. And, as Bess, the sumptuously-voiced soprano Angel Blue is radiant, capturing both the pride and fragility of the character.”\r\n\r\n<b>From Opera News:</b> Remove “Summertime,” “It Ain’t Necessarily So” and “I got plenty o’ Nuttin” from the opera, and you’re still left with some spectacular music.”\r\n\r\n<b>From Opera Wire’s David Salazar:</b> “This production features a rotating set that presents the Catfish Row tenement as a series of two story buildings with a central hub around which the people gather, allowing for an environment to be constantly populated and feel alive with people. It’s probably everything a Met audience could ask for.”\r\n<h2>Want to go?</h2>\r\n<b>What:</b> Met Opera’s Live HD broadcast of Porgy and Bess.\r\n\r\n<b>When:</b> 12:55 p.m. Saturday, Feb 1.\r\n\r\n<b>Where: </b>USC Beaufort Center for the Arts, 801 Carteret St., Beaufort.\r\n\r\n<b>Tickets:</b> All seats are general admission. Adults $20, OLLI members $18; Students free. Tickets are available at the box office; order on-line at www.centerforthearts.com; or call 843-521-4145.', 'Lowcountry plays role in Met’s HD classic “Porgy and Bess”', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'lowcountry-plays-role-in-mets-hd-classic-porgy-and-bess', '', '', '2020-01-22 12:52:00', '2020-01-22 17:52:00', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43044', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43046, 4, '2020-01-22 12:53:26', '2020-01-22 17:53:26', 'Marine Corps veteran combat videographer and writer/producer/director Joshua DeFour will be presented the prestigious Santini Patriot Spirit Award at the 14th Annual Beaufort International Film Festival being held Feb. 18-23 in Beaufort. The award will be presented for his film \"The 11th Order,\" during the festival awards ceremony on Sunday, Feb. 23.\r\n\r\nThe \"Santini\" is awarded to that filmmaker whose portrayal of the American active duty military, veterans, or their families in a feature film, documentary, or short reflects the highest standards of service and sacrifice for the good of others. The award is named after Marine Corps Colonel Donald \"The Great Santini\" Conroy, father of Academy Award nominated screenwriter and best-selling author Pat Conroy.\r\n\r\n“When we saw Joshua\'s film The 11th Order for the first time, we knew instantly that this short film had all of the elements we were looking for in this rare award,\" Beaufort Film Society President Ron Tucker said\r\nin a release.\r\n\r\n\"The Santini\" was originally created in 2011. After the inaugural award went to Jonathan Flora for his documentary \"Lt. Dan Band: For the Common Good,” it would be another five years before another \"Santini\" worthy film came along.\r\n\r\nThe second award went to Justin Roberts for his documentary film, \"No Greater Love.\"', '', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', '43046-2', '', '', '2020-01-22 12:53:26', '2020-01-22 17:53:26', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43046', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(43049, 4, '2020-01-22 12:55:51', '2020-01-22 17:55:51', '<b>Activities at Hunting<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>Island State Park</b>\r\n\r\nThere are fun, interesting and educational activities every day hosted by Park Ranger and Lowcountry Master Naturalist\r\nMegan Stegmeier.\r\n\r\n<b>Sundays: </b>Sand/Candy Art, 11 a.m.; Do You Want To Build a Snow Globe, 2 p.m.\r\n\r\n<b>Mondays:</b> Reptiles of the Lowcountry, 11 a.m.; Walk In The Woods, 3 p.m. (Jan. 27).\r\n\r\n<b>Tuesdays:</b> Beach Walk, 3 p.m.\r\n\r\n<b>Wednesdays:</b> Alligator Talk, 11 a.m.; Stepping Stones, 2 p.m.\r\n\r\n<b>Thursdays:</b> Interpretive Lighthouse Tour, 10 a.m.; Feeding Frenzy, 3 p.m.\r\n\r\n<b>Fridays: </b>Fish Printing, 2 p.m.\r\n\r\n<b>Saturdays: </b>Sunrise Lighthouse Climb, 7 a.m. (Jan. 25); Tie-Die, 11 a.m.; Pinecones for Passerines, 2 p.m. (Jan. 25).\r\n\r\nFor a description of these programs and a complete calendar of activities, go to southcarolinaparks.com/hunting-island and click on “Programs &amp; Events.”\r\n\r\nAll are invited to attend these free events, though there is an entry fee to Hunting Island State Park and reservations are needed for lighthouse programs. For more information, call 843-838-7437 or go to the Friends of Hunting Island website and the Facebook page: FOHI Sea Turtle Conservation Project.\r\n\r\n<b>Hunting Island<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>Lighthouse Tours</b>\r\n\r\n10 a.m., every Thursday in January (Jan. 23, 30). The Friends of Hunting Island will present Lighthouse tours of the historic Hunting Island Lighthouse. Keeper Ted and his team will tell you all about the history of the Lighthouse, which was built in 1875 and is the only Lighthouse in South Carolina open to visitors. If you are at least 44 inches tall you may also climb the 184 steps to the top of the Lighthouse. Reservations are recommended by calling the Nature Center at 843-838-7437. Regular Thursday tours are $2 per person. Park entry fees apply.\r\n\r\n<b>Fripp Audubon Club welcomes Kelley Luikey</b>\r\n\r\n7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, Fripp Island Community Center; Meet &amp; Greet at 6 p.m. Kelley Luikey of Nature Muse Imagery is a South Carolina-based professional landscape and wildlife photographer whose primary focus is our resident and migratory birds. She studied at Appalachian State University. Luikey won a billboard spot with ArtPop in 2016, was juried into Art Fields with her image \"Dressed in Green\" in 2018 and has won many other awards for her work. She has appeared in numerous publications and has been commissioned for advertising and large-scale commercial projects, including images for hospitals and advertising billboards. Her artistic birds are displayed in three galleries in Beaufort County and she resides in Port Royal with her husband and two children. Please join us for the Meet &amp; Greet and bring some snacks to share. For more information, visit\r\n\r\nwww.naturemuseimagery.com. For more information about Kelley Luikey, visit www.facebook.com/naturemuseimagery of www.instagram.com/naturemuseimagery.\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort County Historical Society “Historically Speaking” lectures</b>\r\n\r\nAll talks, held at noon on Thursdays, are free and open to the public. Donations are welcome. First-come, first-seated, doors open 30 minutes prior to event.\r\n\r\n<b>Jan. 23:</b> Dr. Bernard Powers, “The New Face of African American Public History in Charleston: The Center for the Study of Slavery and the International African American Museum,” Beaufort County Library, 311 Scott St.\r\n\r\n<b>March 12: </b>Dr. Lawrence Rowland, “Kate Gleason, Libby Rowland, and Beaufort in the 1920s,” St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis, Sr. Blvd. St. Helena Island.\r\n\r\n<b>May 7: </b>81st annual meeting, Dr. Dale Rosengarten, “Blue Collars to Blue Serge Suits: Beaufort’s Jewish Settlers,” St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis, Sr. Blvd., St. Helena Island.\r\n\r\n<b>Bringing History to Life,<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>Fort Fremont Dioramas</b>\r\n\r\n10 a.m., Friday, Jan. 24 and Saturday, Jan. 25, St. Helena Library. Though Fort Fremont is closed during the construction of an interpretive center by Beaufort County, the Friends of Fort Fremont is presenting historical lectures at on the fourth Saturday of each month. The first lecture will be “Bringing History to Life, Fort Fremont Dioramas,” by Dennis Cannady, Master Modeler. For more information, call at the library at 843-255-6187.\r\n\r\n<b>Calvary Youth Choir concert</b>\r\n\r\n6:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24, Parish Church of St. Helena, 505 Church Street, Beaufort. Free and open to the public. The Youth Choir from Calvary Church in Bundang, South Korea, under the direction of Hyodong Sohn, will perform a concert featuring folk songs, well-known classical selections and music written by Korean composers. There will be 19 elementary and middle school students performing who are visiting the area as part of their mission trip.\r\n\r\n<b>Sunrise Lighthouse Climb</b>\r\n\r\n7 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 25, Hunting Island Lighthouse Complex. Cost $15. Come and join a naturalist in climbing the lighthouse to experience the morning beauty of Hunting Island from above, while learning about the history of the lighthouse. Don’t forget to bring your camera to capture some amazing shots. A small breakfast of doughnuts and coffee is provided. Must be 44-inches tall to climb. Pre-registration is required. For more information, contact the Nature Center at 843-838-7437.\r\n\r\n<b>Sarah Best at Fripp Island</b>\r\n\r\n5 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 26, Fripp Island Community Centre, 205 Tarpon Blvd. The mezzo-soprano, dancer and storyteller Sarah Best, accompanied by pianist Michelle Papenfuss, will perform. You receive a free pass at the security gate. Admission at the door — cash or check only, no credit cards — for adults is $30; students and children are free through a grant from the Peg Gorham Memorial Fund. You are invited to the catered \"Meet-the-Artists\" reception that follows the performance. This concert is sponsored by the Fripp Island Friends of Music and the S.C. Arts Commission, and it helps sustain the FIFOM’s Music-in-the Schools Program. See our website frippfriendsofmusic.com for more information.\r\n\r\n<b>Books Sandwiched In</b>\r\n\r\nNoon-1 p.m. each Monday,<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>USCB Center for the Arts, 805 Carteret Street, Beaufort. The Friends of the Beaufort Library host the popular 8-week series, featuring book talks by local personalities to provoke interest in books; both fiction and non-fiction. After each talk presenters will welcome questions. The series is free and open to the public. For program details, email Vicki Mix at scvgamix7@gmail.com. For more information, visit friendsoftheBeaufortlibrary.com.\r\n\r\n<b>Schedule: Jan. 27</b> – Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher, presented by Dawn Freeman; <b>Feb. 3</b> – The Tubman Command by Elizabeth Cobbs, presented by Roland Gardner and Herman Gaither; <b>Feb. 10</b> – State of the Heart: South Carolina Writers on the Places They Love, a panel discussion with Aida Rogers (Editor), Patti Callahan Henry, David Lauderdale, Stephen G. Hofflus and Sallie Ann Robinson, presented in cooperation with the Pat Conroy Literary Center; <b>Feb. 17 </b>– Minnow authored and presented by James McTeer; <b>Feb. 24</b> – Being Mortal by Atul Awande, presented by Dr. Steve Kessell; <b>March 2 </b>– Islands in the Stream by Ernest Hemingway, presented by Liz Farrell.\r\n\r\n<b>Concert by Dr. Andrew Scanlon, organist</b>\r\n\r\nNoon, Friday, Jan. 31, Parish Church of St. Helena, 505 Church Street, Beaufort. Free and open to the public. Scanlon is the organist and choirmaster of St. Paul\'s Episcopal Church in Greenville, N.C. and serves as a Teaching Assistant Professor of Sacred Music and Organ Performance at East Carolina University School of Music. He will perform on St. Helena\'s famous Taylor and Boody mechanical action pipe organ.\r\n\r\n<b>Friends of Fort Fremont membership meeting</b>\r\n\r\n1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, St. Helena Branch Library Large Conference Room. Agenda will include accomplishments of the past year, the status of the Interpretive Center, upcoming events and election of officers and directors. Members, guests, and the public are cordially invited. Light refreshments will be served.\r\n\r\n<b>Harlem Renaissance<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>Rent Party</b>\r\n\r\n2 to 6 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 9, TCL Auditorium. Hosted by Beaufort Arts Council. The event is the organization’s premier annual fundraiser and supports a range of educational programming and community activities for artists and schools in Beaufort County. This year’s event will feature live music from some of the region’s top jazz musicians and singers performing popular jazz standards through the decades, as well as dance performances, literary readings, a silent auction and a surprise that is sure to have everyone talking. The opening reception begins at 2 and the concert starts at 4 p.m. To order tickets, go to: www.beaufortartscouncil.org, or call 843-379-ARTS(2787). Ticket prices are $40.\r\n\r\n<b>Lowcountry<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>Christian Women\'s Connection luncheon</b>\r\n\r\n11:30 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 19, Hampton Hall Clubhouse, Bluffton. The featured guest will be Lila Arnold, founder of Low Country Raptors, and she will have live birds on display. Our speaker is Sharee Darian from Ridgeland. The cost $26 and must be prepaid by Feb. 12. Make checks payable to \"CWC Bluffton\" and mail to Carol Mock, 607 Argent Way, Bluffton, SC 29909. For details, call Carol at 843-705-7604.\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort Christian<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>Women’s Connection lunch</b>\r\n\r\n11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Feb. 20, Sea Island Presbyterian Church, Lady’s Island. Lunch by Holmes Catering is $18. Sheree Darian is the guest speaker. Tours of Beaufort is the focus of Bill Reynolds’ feature talk. Call Marti Myers at 843-321-0962 by Feb. 14.\r\n\r\n<b>Republican Women’s Club Membership Drive Luncheon</b>\r\n\r\n11:30 a.m. February 22, Dataw Island Club, 121 Dataw Dr., St. Helena Island. State representative Shannon Erickson will be the featured speaker. The cost of the luncheon is $30 and is by reservation only. This year is the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment that gave women the right to vote. Please join us to hear how you can get involved in the 2020 election campaigns and the celebration of our right to vote. For reservations, please call Elaine Gantt at 843-379-0056 or email eygantt@gmail.com.\r\n\r\n<b>3rd annual St. Patrick’s<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>Day Festival</b>\r\n\r\nNoon to 4 p.m., Saturday, March 14, Beaufort Town Center. The event is free and open to the public.\r\n\r\nArea restaurants and food trucks will be selling food and drinks, and there will be live entertainment. The event will also have activities for children of all ages. New to the Festival this year will be an adult and kids costume contest. The event benefits Beaufort County Animal Services. The Festival is accepting vendor applications online until March 1. Additional information can be found on the Beaufort Town Center website (www.beauforttowncenter.com) and Facebook Page (www.facebook.com/BeaufortTownCenter).\r\n\r\n<b>The Historic<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>Port Royal Museum</b>\r\n\r\n10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, 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. Informative short lectures are given every Saturday at 10:30 and 11:15 a.m. by historian Woody Collins. Great gifts featuring local artists are available. For more information. visit www.portroyalhistory.org,<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>email unionchurch1004@gmail.com or call 843-524-4333. You can also find us on Facebook!\r\n\r\n<b>Al-Anon Family Groups</b>\r\n\r\nAre you concerned about a loved one’s drinking or drug use? Join a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics and addicts who share their experience, strength, and hope to solve common problems. Free. Al-Anon meetings take place on Hilton Head Island, in Bluffton and in Okatie. Ala-Teen meetings are 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Bluffton United Methodist Church. To find a local meeting, go to al-anon-sc.org.\r\n\r\n<b>Free vessel safety checks</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort Sail and Power Squadron aka America’s Boating Club of Beaufort, a local non-profit organization with a focus on boating safety and education is offering free vessel safety checks to community boaters. Please contact Charlie Weaver at 843-836-1500 to schedule your inspection (please leave a message) or email us at beaufort.sailandpower.squadron@gmail.com.\r\n\r\n<b>Get moving with<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>Beaufort Track Club</b>\r\n\r\nJoin the Beaufort Track Club at the Beaufort High School track from 6:30-7:30 p.m. each Tuesday night for an open community track workout. Beginner, intermediate, and advanced workouts are posted each week to ensure that you are getting the workout that you need.\r\n\r\nVisit the Facebook page “Beaufort Track Club” for more information.\r\n\r\n<b>May River Quilters Guild</b>\r\n\r\nOn the first Saturday of every month, the May River Quilters Guild meets at Palmetto Electric Cooperative, 1 Cooperative Way, Hardeeville. Members meet at 9:30 a.m. for social exchange. The meeting starts at 10 a.m. Please call 847-707-6034 or visit www.mayeriverquiltguild.com.\r\n\r\n<b>Parkinson’s support group</b>\r\n\r\nA support group for individuals with Parkinson’s Disease and carepartners meets the first Thursday of each month at the Beaufort Memorial Lifefit Wellness Center from 1:30 to 3 p.m. For more information, visit our Facebook page or call Ric at 843-525-1229.\r\n\r\n<b>Puppy Plunge at the YMCA</b>\r\n\r\nYMCA Puppy Plunge will be held on the third Saturday of the month from 9 to 11 a.m. (weather permitting) at the Y outdoor pool at 1801 Richmond Ave. in Port Royal. Pups can splash, swim and play in our safe, enclosed outdoor pool area.\r\n\r\nCost is $10 per pup, and all proceeds benefit the Y’s Learn to Swim program, which teaches local children and adults to swim at a reduced cost or for free. Dogs must be well behaved, current on all required vaccines and leashed until inside the pool area. Owners must be present at all times and humans are not permitted to swim in the Puppy Plunge. Visit beaufort-jasperymca.org or call 843-522-9622 for more information.\r\n\r\n<b>Register to be a Tiger Shark</b>\r\n\r\nBYAC Tiger Sharks Swim Team registration is open for the 2019-2020 season. There are three levels of swim team for ages 5 and up who meet swim team group requirements: Shark Pups; Group 1; and Group 2. Evaluations on going on now for group placement. Learn more online at beaufort-jasperymca.org (click on Aquatics&gt;Swim Team), stop by the Y in Port Royal (1801 Richmond Ave.) or call the Y at 843-522-9622.', 'What’s Happening', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'whats-happening-6', '', '', '2020-01-22 12:55:51', '2020-01-22 17:55:51', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43049', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43051, 4, '2020-01-22 12:57:17', '2020-01-22 17:57:17', 'The following Beaufort Academy students have made the Honor Roll and Headmaster\'s List for the current semester.\r\n\r\nStudents who have made Headmaster\'s List have earned an A (90) or above in all classes. Students who have made the Honor Roll have earned a B (80) or above in all classes.\r\n\r\n<b>5<sup>TH</sup> GRADE</b>\r\n\r\n<b>Headmaster’s List:</b> Meg Adams, Elsa Billig, Keiley Good, Aahana Patel, Lorelai Vasquez.\r\n\r\n<b>Honor Roll:</b> Amorette Chapman, Sydney Crosby, Claire Jones, JaShon Williams.\r\n\r\n<b>6<sup>TH</sup> Grade</b>\r\n\r\n<b>Headmaster’s List:</b> Addison Norris, Katelyn Schoener.\r\n\r\n<b>Honor Roll: </b>Topper Burgin, Everett Nason, Josiah Tillman.\r\n\r\n<b>7<sup>TH</sup> Grade</b>\r\n\r\n<b>Headmaster’s List:</b> Dylan Chapman, Harry Chapman, Patrick Good, Gordon Ivey, Langdon Taylor.\r\n\r\n<b>Honor Roll:</b> Davis Bonebrake, William Harrelson, Sumner Pingree, Jacob Rushing, Grace Simmons, Kanaan Walker, Aidan Wilson.\r\n\r\n<b>8<sup>TH</sup> Grade</b>\r\n\r\n<b>Headmaster’s List: </b>Margaret Hiers, Clay Lohr, Tency Lynn, Madeline Nelson, Tallie Pendarvis, Jenna Raber, Claire Tumlin.\r\n\r\n<b>Honor Roll:</b> Quincy Blanding, Olivia Dinkins, Andrew Gates, Sullivan Gay, Aden Harrington, Vann Hefner, John Lee, Cooper McCullough, Mya McKnight, Dillon Pashalidis, Regan Perkins, Jaxen Porter.\r\n\r\n<b>9<sup>TH</sup> Grade</b>\r\n\r\n<b>Headmaster’s List:</b> Brycen Ambrose, Kiersten Boulden, Elizabeth Foster, Kate Luckey, Fredrick McKnight, Ledare Pingree, G Simmons, Benjamin Steen, Adam Vasquez.\r\n\r\n<b>Honor Roll: </b>Preston Aivaz, Brock Bekemeyer, Hannah Frelin, Hampton Lane, Jaylon McCarter, Jack McDougall, Gavin Midyette, Kylie Mitchell, Ansh Patel, Caroline Patterson, Joseph Patterson, Austin Ploss, Kyle Suchodolski, Katherine Taylor, Sarah Mae Toler, Samuel VanHise, Mike’ala Washington, Ashleigh Wilson.\r\n\r\n<b>10<sup>TH</sup> Grade</b>\r\n\r\n<b>Honor Roll:</b> Beau Cooper, Jordon Grey, Mary Hanna Hiers, Benjamin Lubkin, Lily Melville, Brandon Trapp, Jack Carter Worrell.\r\n\r\n<b>11<sup>th</sup> Grade</b>\r\n\r\n<b>Headmaster’s List:</b> Alyssa Lewis, Natalie Morrow, Emilie Claire Nason, Chase Vaigneur.\r\n\r\n<b>Honor Roll:</b> Connor Aivaz, Maleik Chalmers, Emma Dillinger, Knox Foster, Cierra Haynes, Maeve Kalady, Klara Martonkova, Ansleigh Pingree, Rachel Reineri, Braxton Tolbert.\r\n\r\n<b>12<sup>th</sup> Grade</b>\r\n\r\n<b>Headmaster’s List:</b> Emma Melville.\r\n\r\n<b>Honor Roll:</b> Ashton Bell, Abigail Buskirk, Dawson Coleman, Grace Cope, Bryce Hage, Jenny Harry, Cal Harvey, EmilyAnn Hiers, Thomas Holladay, Gray Price, Jayda Scheper, Benjamin Trask, William Tumlin, Jane Ward, McCayla Willingham.', 'BA releases Honor Roll and Headmaster’s List', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'ba-releases-honor-roll-and-headmasters-list', '', '', '2020-01-22 12:58:55', '2020-01-22 17:58:55', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43051', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43053, 4, '2020-01-22 13:01:41', '2020-01-22 18:01:41', '<b>3 from Beaufort make Wofford College Dean\'s List</b>\r\n\r\nMichael J. Sosulski, provost of Wofford College, has announced Dean\'s List students for the Fall 2019 semester. To be named to the Dean\'s List, a student must be enrolled for at least 12 semester hours of graded courses and attain a semester grade point average of 3.6 or higher.\r\n\r\nCaroline Quinn (29902), John Franklin Lesesne (29902) and Paige Marie Zeigler (29906) of Beaufort all made the list.\r\n\r\nWofford College, established in 1854, is a four-year, residential liberal arts college located in Spartanburg. It offers 26 major fields of study to a student body of 1,725 undergraduates.\r\n\r\n<b>UT Martin names local student to Chancellor’s Honor Roll</b>\r\n\r\nThe outstanding academic achievements of undergraduate students at the University of Tennessee at Martin have been honored with publication of the Fall 2019 Chancellor’s Honor Rolls.\r\n\r\nTo be eligible for the Chancellor’s Honor Roll recognition at UT Martin, a student must take at least 12 hours of credit and achieve a 3.2 grade-point average based on a 4.0 scale. Students can make the Chancellor’s Honor Roll with honors (3.2 through 3.49), high honors (3.5 through 3.79) or highest honors (3.8 through 4.0).\r\n\r\nBeaufort’s Richard W. Dreier earned Highest Honors.\r\n\r\nUT Martin is a public four-year university offering 18 bachelor’s degree programs and five master’s degree programs.', 'School Briefs', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'school-briefs-57', '', '', '2020-01-22 13:01:41', '2020-01-22 18:01:41', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43053', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43055, 4, '2020-01-22 13:02:45', '2020-01-22 18:02:45', 'For many people, “affordable housing” is a contradiction of terms. The Lowcountry Habitat for Humanity is addressing this problem one family and one home at a time, and many Dataw Island members are supporting this process.\r\n\r\nHaving already completed two Dataw Island-funded builds, fundraising for the “Dataw 3” officially kicked off with the ninth annual Habitat for Humanity Resolution Run, with over 100 registered runners and walkers.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n“Dataw’s support has been incredible for the Lowcountry Habitat for Humanity,” Lowcountry Habitat for Humanity’s Marketing and Resource Development Director Janie Lackman said in a release. “We truly wouldn’t be able to survive without the volunteers and financial support we get from the Dataw community.\"<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nMembers of Dataw Island volunteer in many facets of Habitat, from fundraising to hands-on construction, and Lackman noted that Dataw members also serve on just about every single committee, including the Board of Directors.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nOn Saturday, walkers, and canines from both on-island and off-island lined up near the Dataw Island Marina for the 5K and 10K, and many brought their canine companions to compete as well.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nEvent coordinator Barbara Krakehl is a passionate supporter of Habitat and is almost as equally passionate about running.\r\n\r\n“Running is a 40 year passion and I love sharing that experience. I have worked with Lowcountry Habitat for Humanity for 15 years because affordable housing is so scarce in Beaufort County,” Krakehl said in a release. “Working on the construction crew is hard work but it affords opportunities to learn new skills and to meet new people from the Beaufort area. My role with Habitat has expanded to include fundraising activities so the Resolution Run combines my interests and has been beneficial to the Habitat building budget.”<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nKrakehl also hosted a training group this year to help coach beginners through their first 5K.\r\n\r\n“I had one faithful participant who met her goal of completing her first 5K race after just four weeks of training, and it was such a joy to share in her success,” she said.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe Resolution Run was preceded Friday night by a health fair hosted at the Dataw Island Community Center and attended by special guests Denise and Jamie Simmons, who will be the recipients of the Brays 2 house once complete. (The beneficiaries of the Dataw 3 house have not yet been named.)<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nIndividuals or groups can create matching grants in order to multiply their funds by joining forces in a\r\nmatching grant.\r\n\r\n\"Right now there is a very generous partner on Dataw Island who is willing to match dollar per dollar up to $10,000 this month, so it’s a great time to get your donation in so it is matched!” Lackman said.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nFunds from the race event are going to go towards the Dataw 3 house. The Dataw 2 house was completed in November. The Sawyer family moved in just before Thanksgiving – and they were thrilled to be in their new home in time for the holidays.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n“Although Dataw is credited with raising the funds for two houses,” Lackman said, “I wouldn’t say Dataw has only built two houses – through their involvement and support in the women’s build and other support &amp; involvement, the community has been involved in all 52 that we’ve built!\"\r\n\r\nRace results are available at RunSignUp.com. More photos can be found on the Dataw Island Facebook page.\r\n\r\n<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>', 'Resolution Run, Health Fair: Dataw Island kicks off fundraising for 3rd Habitat build', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'resolution-run-health-fair-dataw-island-kicks-off-fundraising-for-3rd-habitat-build', '', '', '2020-01-22 13:07:36', '2020-01-22 18:07:36', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43055', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43061, 4, '2020-01-22 13:09:27', '2020-01-22 18:09:27', 'Emilie Clair Nason, an 11th-grader at Beaufort Academy won the annual American Legion Post 9 Oratorical Competition on Saturday at Beaufort Academy, although by default as other competitors dropped out. Nason still gave her oratory regarding the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and the proliferation of false news and misinformation hindering Americans’ ability to make wise choices regarding their government. Nason said, “Misinformation is the poison of Democracy.” Nason is president of the BA Speech and Debate Club, a member of student government and plans to attend Wake Forest University following graduation.', 'Nason wins Oratorical Competition', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'nason-wins-oratorical-competition', '', '', '2020-01-22 13:09:27', '2020-01-22 18:09:27', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43061', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43064, 4, '2020-01-22 13:13:28', '2020-01-22 18:13:28', 'The Gullah Geechee Initiative Foundation, Inc. (GGIF), in partnership with the Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce, started the new year off with its Financial Literacy Workshop 101 on Jan. 7.\r\n\r\nBy applying the knowledge from this financial literacy workshop, the involved 4th- and 5th-graders will learn how to set goals and develop a business plan to successfully operate a lemonade stand pop-up shop.\r\n\r\nAlso, during Black History Month, GGIF will host a workshop at the St. Helena Branch Library to introduce the fundamentals of genealogical research and the uniqueness of searching for Gullah Geechee ancestors.\r\n\r\nFor youth, genealogy can promote critical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and life-long learning that inspire a love for history, pride in cultural heritage, and self-confidence. These young historians learn where they might find information about their own ancestors in particular.\r\n\r\nThe Gullah Geechee Initiative Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides academic, cultural, and athletic services to youth who are indigenous to The Gullah Geechee Heritage Corridor, preparing them for community service and a life of excellence. Our programs foster knowledge of self and preventing youth from engaging in juvenile delinquency and poor academic performance.', 'Gullah Geechee Initiative hosts Financial Literacy Workshop', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'gullah-geechee-initiative-hosts-financial-literacy-workshop', '', '', '2020-01-22 13:13:28', '2020-01-22 18:13:28', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43064', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43071, 4, '2020-01-22 13:15:02', '2020-01-22 18:15:02', '<b>Home-based business featuring macarons opens</b>\r\n\r\nA new home-based business featuring the French cookie, macarons, has opened in Beaufort.\r\n\r\nTout Sweet Macarons makes home-made macarons in a variety of flavors.\r\n\r\nThe confections can be found in local shops and at https://toutsweetmacarons.square.site.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Charleston photography<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>tour company opens<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>Beaufort affiliate</b>\r\n\r\nA Charleston-based photography tour company specializing in landscape and nature photography tours, has opened a Beaufort affiliate.\r\n\r\nCharleston Photography Tours has opened Beaufort Photography Tours. The company enables photographers of all levels to spend more time shooting photos and less time searching for locations.\r\n\r\nBeaufort Photography Tours offers half-day and full-day tours in locations around Beaufort and throughout the Lowcountry. For more information visit www.BeaufortPhotographyTours.com.\r\n\r\n<b>Home care service company opens Port Royal office</b>\r\n\r\nA home care service company providing of non-medical home care services has opened an office in Port Royal.\r\n\r\nFirstLight Home Care of Beaufort provides care to people who need companionship and help at home, including seniors, veterans, adults with disabilities and those recovering from illness, injury or surgery. FirstLight caregivers help with many needs including errands, transportation and household tasks to individual responsibilities like bathing and personal hygiene.\r\n\r\nThe Port Royal office is at 1 Professional Drive, Suite 2. For more information call 843-473-3145 or visit www.firstlighthomecare.com/home-healthcare-beaufort.\r\n\r\n<b>Barbers of the<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>Lowcountry promotes Patrick “Paddy” Myers</b>\r\n\r\nBarbers of the Lowcountry has promoted Patrick “Paddy” Myers to senior barber, the highest level of employment at the barbershop.\r\n\r\nA Spartanburg native, Myers, has worked for the Bluffton business for three years.\r\n\r\nAs a senior barber, Myers will take on a larger managerial role and will be responsible with helping the barbershop’s associate and intermediate barbers advance their skills.\r\n\r\nBarbers of the Lowcountry is in Sheridan Park, in Bluffton, and is planning to open a second shop in Beaufort this March. For more information call 843-815-4423 or visit barbersofthelowcountry.com.\r\n\r\n<i>Have an employee or business announcement? The Island News routinely prints business briefs when space allows. Send announcements to: mindy@yourislandnews.com.</i>', 'Business Briefs', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'business-briefs-26', '', '', '2020-01-22 13:15:03', '2020-01-22 18:15:03', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43071', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43073, 4, '2020-01-22 13:16:08', '2020-01-22 18:16:08', '<b>Port Royal boat<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>landing to close</b>\r\n\r\nThe Port Royal Boat Landing (The Sands), will be closed for repairs on Thursday, Jan. 23. The boat landing is scheduled to reopen Friday, Jan. 24. The project schedule is dependent on the weather.\r\n\r\nFor more information, please contact Beaufort County Public Works Director Neil Desai at 843-255-2740.\r\n\r\n<b>Parris Island holding<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>live fire training</b>\r\n\r\nMarine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island will be conducting extended live fire training Jan. 27-29 from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. The marsh and waterways in the range impact area to include Archers Creek, Ribbon Creek, and Edding Creek will be closed to boater traffic.\r\n\r\nFor questions regarding firing times and waterway closures, please contact the Weapons and Field Training Battalion Range Control at 843-228-3170.\r\n\r\n<b>Republican Women’s<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>Club holding membership drive luncheon</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Republican Women’s Club will hold its annual Membership Drive Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. February 22 at the Dataw Island Club at 121 Dataw Dr., St. Helena Island.\r\n\r\nState representative Shannon Erickson will be the featured speaker. The cost of the luncheon is $30 and is by reservation only.\r\n\r\nThis year is the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment that gave women the right to vote. Please join us to hear how you can get involved in the 2020 election campaigns and the celebration of our right to vote. For reservations, please call Elaine Gantt at 843-379-0056 or email eygantt@gmail.com.\r\n\r\n<b>Friends of Fort Fremont holding membership meeting</b>\r\n\r\nThe Friends of Fort Fremont will hold their annual membership meeting at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, in the St. Helena Branch Library Large Conference Room. The agenda will include accomplishments of the past year, the status of the Interpretive Center, upcoming events and election of officers and directors.\r\n\r\nMembers, guests, and the public are cordially invited. Light refreshments will be served.\r\n\r\n<b>New episode of<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>Coastal Kingdom<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>features local tidal creeks</b>\r\n\r\nA new episode of The County Channel\'s Emmy Award-winning nature series, Coastal Kingdom spotlights some of the fish and other animals that inhabit our tidal creeks. Join us as we uncover longnose gar, blue crabs, stingrays, and a variety of other fish species that live around our docks and in shallow\r\ntidal zones.\r\n\r\nCoastal Kingdom is hosted by naturalist and educator Tony Mills of Spring Island and is a production partnership between The LowCountry Institute and The County Channel.\r\n\r\nCoastal Kingdom airs live Wednesday nights at 8 p.m., Saturdays at noon and Sundays at 8 p.m. on Comcast Ch. 2, Hargray Chs. 9 and 113, and Spectrum Ch. 1304. Viewers can also watch programming live and on-demand at The County Channel’s website at www.beaufortcountysc.gov. Coastal Kingdom also airs on South Carolina ETV and the South Carolina Channel.\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort Digital<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>Corridor hosting<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>seminar on Technology Product Development</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Digital Corridor is hosting an informational seminar at 6 p.m. Jan. 29 on Technology Product Development Training for entrepreneurs who have a technology product idea that has scalable potential.\r\n\r\nIf your idea is selected, monies from the grant will go toward teaching you product development- accelerating your product idea.\r\n\r\nTrainers will stay after the one-hour seminar until 7:30 p.m. to answer any specific questions. Open to BASEcamp residents, especially our startups, BDC members, and the public – including college and university students.\r\n\r\n<b>Outstanding military family to be honored Thursday</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce and MCAS Beaufort will host a base briefing at 8 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 23 for the presentation of the Tri-Command Outstanding Military Family award. The ceremony will take place at the Officer’s Club and light refreshments will be served. The event is sponsored by Atlantic Marine Corps Communities at Tri-Command.\r\n\r\n<b>SCETV gets grant for Reconstruction project</b>\r\n\r\nSouth Carolina ETV (SCETV) has received a $296,257 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) to support its “Reconstruction 360” project. The project includes the development of an immersive website and mobile application.\r\n\r\n“Reconstruction 360” complements “Reconstruction: America After the Civil War,” a PBS documentary series which premiered in 2019 and was produced by Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Intended for the general public, students and educators, “Reconstruction 360” will use 360° videos and short documentary films to shed light on the Reconstruction era.', 'News Briefs', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'news-briefs-138', '', '', '2020-01-22 13:16:08', '2020-01-22 18:16:08', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43073', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43075, 4, '2020-01-22 13:17:08', '2020-01-22 18:17:08', 'Hopeful Horizons has announced the officers for its 2020 Board of Directors.\r\n\r\nMeredith Bannon is the Chairperson, Sandy Berthelsen is the Chair-Elect, Sandi Atkins will be Treasurer and Jennifer Moneagle will fill the role of Secretary.\r\n\r\n“Hopeful Horizons holds a special place in my heart,” Bannon said in a release. “During my years prosecuting sex crimes against children, they provided ongoing support and counseling to my victims and witnesses. As a member of the community, a woman and mother to a small child, their outreach programs strengthen my pride and love of Beaufort County.”\r\n\r\nBannon is a managing partner at the Bannon Law Group, LLC in Bluffton. She entered private practice after spending seven years working as a prosecutor in Arizona and at the 14th Judicial Circuit Solicitor\'s office. Bannon has served on Hopeful Horizons’ board since 2017.\r\n\r\nAtkins had a 40-year career in financial services, including owning a CPA practice for the first 25 years and then a women-owned wealth management firm that provided comprehensive financial planning and fee-only investment management services.\r\n\r\nBerthelsen served for 30 years as an educator. After retiring from the public school system in Fairfax, Va., she was an adjunct professor at George Mason University supervising graduate student teachers.\r\n\r\nMoneagle taught middle school language arts for three years before embarking on a 28-year career with Ford Motor Company as a sales and marketing executive. After moving to the Lowcountry in 2009 she joined Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) as the Marketing Director. She currently serves on the board of trustees of the Historic Beaufort Foundation and volunteers at Auldbrass and with the Friends of Hunting Island.\r\n\r\nHopeful Horizons is a children\'s advocacy, domestic violence and rape crisis center that works to create safer communities by changing the culture of violence and offering a path to healing. The organization provides safety, hope and healing to survivors through evidence-based practices, outreach, prevention and education.\r\n\r\nHopeful Horizons serves Beaufort, Allendale, Colleton, Hampton and Jasper counties. For more information on the mission and vision of Hopeful Horizons, visit www.hopefulhorizons.org.', 'Hopeful Horizons elects new board officers for 2020', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'hopeful-horizons-elects-new-board-officers-for-2020', '', '', '2020-01-22 13:17:08', '2020-01-22 18:17:08', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43075', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43077, 4, '2020-01-22 13:18:02', '2020-01-22 18:18:02', 'Museum members and the public are invited to attend the Annual Meeting of Beaufort History Museum (BHM) at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23 in the First Presbyterian Church on the corner of North and Church Streets.\r\n\r\nDoors open at 5:30 p.m. for a Membership Reception to meet noted historian Dr. Lawrence Rowland, the speaker at the event who will present a talk on The Yamassee Wars.\r\n\r\nNon-members will be charged a $10 admission fee, which can be waived by purchasing a Museum membership, available at www.beauforthistorymuseum.com. All members and guests must register on the website.\r\n\r\nAt the meeting, milestones of the past year will be celebrated and plans for 2020 will be revealed, including a preview of Phase II of the renovation of the Museum’s main exhibit hall. Current Museum members also will vote on Board of Directors nominees. The slate will be presented to BHM members in advance of the annual meeting via email.\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort History Museum, founded in 1939, has evolved to focus specifically on the deep and rich history of the Beaufort District. It strives to manage and display artifacts and documents held by the City of Beaufort, telling the compelling stories of this area from the early 16th Century until modern times.\r\n\r\nFor information on all events, visit www.beauforthistorymuseum.com or follow the Museum’s Facebook page.', 'Beaufort History Museum holding yearly meeting', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'beaufort-history-museum-holding-yearly-meeting', '', '', '2020-01-22 13:18:02', '2020-01-22 18:18:02', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43077', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43079, 4, '2020-01-22 13:18:51', '2020-01-22 18:18:51', 'Beaufort Town Center will host the 3rd annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 14.\r\n\r\nArea restaurants and food trucks will be selling food and drinks, and there will be live entertainment. The event will also have activities for children of all ages. The event is free and open to the public.\r\n\r\nNew to the Festival this year will be an adult and kids costume contest, beginning at 2 p.m. Winners will be chosen based on crowd applause and one adult (age 14 and older) and one child (age 13 and younger) will win a great Pot O\' Gold Prize Pack.\r\n\r\nThe event benefits Beaufort County Animal Services, which will be on site and taking donations.\r\n\r\n“By March of this year, Beaufort Town Center will have several new businesses occupying the redeveloped reuse space, more commonly known as the former K-Mart space,” said Jenny Sanborn of 303 Associates, which owns Beaufort Town Center, in a release. “In addition to this Festival being a great community event for all ages, this gives the opportunity for all Beaufort Town Center businesses to interact with the community and share their information. The Festival continues to grow year after year, and this will be our best yet.”\r\n\r\nThe Festival is accepting vendor applications online until March 1. Additional information on this event and events in the future can be found on the Beaufort Town Center website (www.beauforttowncenter.com) and Facebook Page (www.facebook.com/BeaufortTownCenter).', 'Town Center to host 3rd annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'town-center-to-host-3rd-annual-st-patricks-day-festival', '', '', '2020-01-22 13:18:51', '2020-01-22 18:18:51', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43079', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43081, 4, '2020-01-22 13:21:42', '2020-01-22 18:21:42', '<h2><b>How Healthy Weight made a difference for local mom</b></h2>\r\n<b>\r\nBy MARIE McADEN</b>\r\n\r\nLike so many Americans, Becky Salazar made it her New Year’s resolution to lose weight – year after year after year.\r\n\r\nBy all accounts, the Lady’s Island mother of two should be the picture of health. In her teenage years, she was a cheerleader, swam competitively, played soccer, volleyball and softball, and drilled with the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC).\r\n\r\nAt 26, she joined the U.S. Army, went to boot camp and continued to train regularly during her three years in the military. But despite all the physical activity, Salazar struggled to keep her weight within the Army’s allowable limit.\r\n\r\nThings only got worse when she transitioned to civilian life and started working two jobs to help pay for the adoption of her daughters. While she remained active, her crazy schedule made it difficult for her to eat a healthy diet.\r\n\r\nShe tried several weight loss programs over a period of years but was unable to keep off the pounds. Frustrated by her unsuccessful endeavors, she gave up and surrendered to her cravings.\r\n\r\n“I was the Dairy Queen queen,” she said. “I went there so often, they knew my order – medium Blizzard, extra Oreos and Butterfingers.”\r\n\r\nThe 5-foot-4-inch Salazar soon found herself at 211 pounds.\r\n\r\n“I weighed more than my husband,” she said of her 5-foot-10-inch spouse. “That was the defining moment when I knew something had to change.”\r\n\r\nHer primary care physician referred her to Beaufort Memorial Healthy Weight, a physician-supervised service to help overweight patients drop unwanted pounds and keep them off.\r\n\r\nLed by board-certified obesity medicine specialist Dr. Yvette-Marie Pellegrino of Beaufort Memorial Lady’s Island Internal Medicine, the program is designed for patients who have a body mass equal to or greater than 25, and takes a holistic approach to weight loss, focusing on nutrition, exercise, behavior and medication.\r\n\r\nAt the start of the program, Salazar filled out a questionnaire on her eating habits and behavior with details about the methods she had undertaken to lose weight.\r\n\r\n“I lost 30 pounds using an appetite suppressant,” the 44-year-old recalled, “but as soon as I stopped taking it I gained it all back and more.”\r\n\r\nWeight Watchers proved no more successful.\r\n\r\nAfter reviewing Salazar’s answers on her questionnaire, Dr. Pellegrino conducted a physical examination and biometric screening and ran her blood work. She asked her to track what she ate for two to three months using the free MyFitnessPal app.\r\n\r\nWorking with a certified dietitian, Pellegrino developed a meal plan tailored specifically for Salazar’s busy work schedule and home life. She also put her on Vyvanse, a drug used to treat binge-eating disorders.\r\n\r\n“Obesity is a disease like any other medical condition,” Dr. Pellegrino said. “There are medications you can use to treat it.”\r\n\r\nAs soon as she started taking the meds, Salazar noticed a big difference in her eating habits.\r\n\r\n“Making healthy choices didn’t seem difficult anymore,” she said. “Chick-fil-A was no longer appealing.”\r\n\r\nShe still enjoys going out to dinner on occasion but pays attention not to overeat. As part of the program, she also exercises regularly. If she can’t fit in a workout, she balances it by reducing her calories for the day.\r\n\r\n“Life is going to happen,” Salazar said. “Schedules will change, loss happens, sickness, challenges, highs and lows and everything in between, including holidays, birthdays, anniversaries and more.”\r\n\r\nSince she started the Healthy Weight program last February, Salazar has lost 45 pounds. Her goal for 2020 is to run a half-marathon and participate in a mini triathlon.\r\n\r\n“The program has done so much for me,” Salazar said. “I feel like I have my life back.”\r\n\r\nTo learn more about the Healthy Weight program, call Beaufort Memorial Lady’s Island Internal Medicine at 843-522-7240 or visit BeaufortMemorial.org/HealthyWeight.\r\n\r\n<i>Above: Healthy Weight patient Becky Salazar with Dr. Yvette-Marie Pellegrino, who runs the medically supervised weight loss program at Beaufort Memorial Hospital.</i>', 'More than a Diet', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'more-than-a-diet', '', '', '2020-01-22 13:21:42', '2020-01-22 18:21:42', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43081', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43086, 4, '2020-01-22 13:22:44', '2020-01-22 18:22:44', 'Dr. Sarah Cazorla has joined Beaufort Dermatology, bringing with her plastic and reconstructive surgeries previously unavailable to patients in the area.\r\n\r\nCazorla is published in the field of breast cancer and has been practicing medicine since 2011. She performs a variety of cosmetic procedures that range from facial rejuvenation and skincare to “mommy makeovers” that might include a breast lift, reduction or augmentation, tummy tucks and vaginal rejuvenation to restore ease of ordinary processes as well as intimate well-being.\r\n\r\nCazorla will also offer injectable treatments, including Botox and fillers, and will provide a surgeon’s holistic perspective in administering these procedures.\r\n\r\n“My vision is to be able to offer comprehensive women’s care and provide an aesthetic experience that allows me to address each of my patients’ personal goals,” Cazorla said in a release.\r\n\r\nCazorla is originally from New York City, where she began training as a surgeon. She completed a residency program at Texas Tech Health Science Center, Department of Surgery, in Lubbock, Texas. She then completed her plastic surgery fellowship at the University of Virginia Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.\r\n\r\nSince moving to South Carolina, Cazorla has become affiliated with Hilton Head Hospital, Beaufort Memorial Hospital and Bluffton-Okatie Outpatient Center. She is a candidate member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and an associate fellow of the American College of Surgeons.', 'Plastic surgeon Dr. Sarah Cazorla joins Beaufort Dermatology', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'plastic-surgeon-dr-sarah-cazorla-joins-beaufort-dermatology', '', '', '2020-01-22 13:22:44', '2020-01-22 18:22:44', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43086', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(43090, 4, '2020-01-22 13:24:04', '2020-01-22 18:24:04', 'Newly elected officers for U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 10-1, were given the oath of office earlier this month by Bill Ballard, Division Commander, 7th Dist, Div. 10 of the USCGAUX, at a Change of Watch dinner at Hampton Hall in Bluffton.\r\n\r\nThe new officers are Flotilla Commander Patricia McGowan and Vice Flotilla Commander David Bernaki.\r\n\r\nThe USCGAUX is an all-volunteer component of the U.S. Coast Guard. Duties are to conduct safety patrols, assist search and rescue, teach boating safety and conduct free vessel examinations at your location.\r\n\r\nUSCGAUX instructor-trained officers will conduct a USCG and S.C. DNR boating course from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 1. This course will be taught at the Port Royal Sound Foundation Maritime Center Classroom, 310 Okatie Hwy, Okatie. It will include S.C. DNR material and may earn youS.C. DNR Boater Education Card.\r\n\r\nSuccessful completion of this course can also lower boat insurance premiums.\r\n\r\nThe cost of the course is $25 per person and $30 per couple if sharing a book. Most important, this course requires pre-registration. You can register online at www.register-ed.com/program/43?. For more information, email uscgaux152@gmail.com or mrarliff@hargray.com', 'Coast Guard Auxiliary swears in new officers', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'coast-guard-auxiliary-swears-in-new-officers', '', '', '2020-01-22 13:24:04', '2020-01-22 18:24:04', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43090', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43093, 4, '2020-01-22 13:24:56', '2020-01-22 18:24:56', 'Under a plan presented to City Council at its Work Session on Jan. 14, the City of Beaufort could become a center of cybersecurity expertise, with the potential to offer high-paying jobs to exiting military as well as career opportunities to hometown graduates.\r\n\r\nThe South Coast Cyber Center, which is in the process of becoming a 501 (c) (3), represents stakeholders from the City, the University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB), Technical College of the Low Country (TCL), the Beaufort Digital Corridor, Beaufort County Economic Development Corporation, and retired military.\r\n\r\nUnder this ambitious plan, TCL and USCB would offer certificates and degrees in cybersecurity and cyber defense, while the Beaufort Digital Corridor would offer bootcamps and mentoring to startups.\r\n\r\nThe group’s goal is that within three years, both schools would have achieved a Center of Academic Excellence designation from the Department of Homeland Security and the National Security Agency, according to Councilman Stephen Murray, who is vice chairman of the South Coast Cyber Center’s advisory board. TCL would offer an associate degree in cybersecurity and USCB a bachelor degree.\r\n\r\nCity Council will be asked to approve a resolution at its Jan. 28 meeting supporting the South Coast Cyber Center.\r\n\r\nCybersecurity jobs are in great demand, according to research done by the group, and pay $60,000-$70,000 at the entry level. Last year, there was a shortage of 300,000 jobs in the United States. That demand, coupled with the advantages many exiting military would bring to the table – an adversarial mindset, security clearances – make Beaufort the perfect place to cultivate a center for cybersecurity expertise, Murray said.\r\n\r\nAnd it aligns with the City’s strategic goals – to offer job opportunities to exiting military that would keep them in Beaufort, to diversify the economy, and to encourage high-paying jobs that would make Beaufort an even more desirable place to live.\r\n\r\nMembers of the advisory board have met with state and federal delegations to lay out the reasons why it makes sense for Beaufort to do this, and to ask for $5.3 million in seed funding – what UCSB, TCL and the Beaufort Digital Corridor have estimated they would need to add the appropriate faculty, curriculum, technology, and facilities, to quickly ramp up.\r\n\r\nMurray said that in 2019, approximately 2,100 military members exited Parris Island, the Naval Hospital and the Marine Corps Air Station. “Many of them are invested here, have bought houses here, their kids are in school, their spouses are working in the community,” Murray said. Still, only a fraction stay – often because Beaufort does not offer them the career opportunities they seek.\r\n\r\n“We will actively work to recruit cybersecurity firms,” Murray said in a release. “We’d start to establish an ecosystem around cybersecurity and cyber defense in Beaufort.”', 'Beaufort launches South Coast Cyber Center', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'beaufort-launches-south-coast-cyber-center', '', '', '2020-01-22 13:24:56', '2020-01-22 18:24:56', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43093', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43095, 4, '2020-01-22 13:25:58', '2020-01-22 18:25:58', '<h2>Thanking Beaufort shoe box packers</h2>\r\nI am writing to thank Beaufort residents for sharing the true meaning of Christmas with children in need this past holiday season.\r\n\r\nBecause of the generosity of donors in Beaufort and across the United States, Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse, collected more than 8.9 million shoe box gifts in 2019. Combined with those collected from partnering countries in 2019, the ministry is now sending 10,569,405 shoe box gifts to children worldwide.\r\n\r\nThrough shoe boxes — packed with fun toys, school supplies and hygiene items — Beaufort volunteers brought joy to children in need around the world. Each gift-filled shoe box is a tangible expression of God’s love, and it is often the first gift these children have ever received.\r\n\r\nThanks to the generosity of donors, Operation Christmas Child has collected and delivered more than 178 million gift-filled shoe boxes to children in more than 160 countries and territories since 1993.\r\n\r\nIt’s not too late for people to make a difference. Though drop-off locations serving Beaufort are closed until Nov. 16-23, 2020, information about year-round volunteer opportunities can also be found at samaritanspurse.org/occ or by calling 704-583-1463.\r\n\r\nThank you again to everyone who participated in this global project — many do so year after year. These simple gifts, packed with love, send a message to children worldwide that they are loved and not forgotten.\r\n\r\n<b><i>– Dana Williams,<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></i></b>\r\n\r\n<b><i>Operation Christmas Child,<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></i></b>\r\n\r\n<b><i>Samaritan’s Purse, Boone, N.C.</i></b>', 'Letter to the Editor', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'letter-to-the-editor-37', '', '', '2020-01-22 13:25:58', '2020-01-22 18:25:58', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43095', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43097, 4, '2020-01-22 13:26:41', '2020-01-22 18:26:41', '<b>Jan. 23</b> – Beaufort County Stormwater’s public meeting on proposed Southern Lowcountry Stormwater (SoLoCo) Ordinance and Design Manual, 4-6 p.m., Palmetto Electric Community Room, 1 Cooperative way, Hardeeville\r\n\r\n<b>Jan. 23</b> – Beaufort-Jasper Water and Sewer Authority, 8 a.m., Executive Board Room, 6 Snake Road, Okatie\r\n\r\n<b>Jan. 23</b> – Solid Waste and Recycling Board*, 2 p.m., Executive Conference Room, Administration Building, Beaufort County Government Robert Smalls Complex, 100 Ribaut Road, Beaufort\r\n\r\n<b>Jan. 23</b> – Zoning Board of Appeals*, 5 p.m., Council Chambers, Administration Building, Beaufort County Government Robert Smalls Complex, 100 Ribaut Road, Beaufort\r\n\r\n<b>Jan. 23</b> – Lowcountry Council of Governments, 6:30 p.m., 634 Campground Road, Yemassee\r\n\r\n<b>Jan. 24</b> – Northern Beaufort County Regional Plan Implementation Committee, 9:30 a.m., Executive Conference Room, Administration Building, Beaufort County Government Robert Smalls Complex, 100 Ribaut Road, Beaufort\r\n\r\n<b>Jan. 27</b> – County Council Executive Committee*, 5 p.m., County Council Regular Session*, 6 p.m., Council Chambers, Administration Building, Beaufort County Government Robert Smalls Complex, 100 Ribaut Road, Beaufort\r\n\r\n<b>Jan. 28</b> – Beaufort City Council Work Session, 5 p.m., City Hall Planning Conference Room, 1st Floor, Regular Meeting, 7 p.m., City Council Chambers, City Hall, 2nd Floor\r\n\r\n<b>Jan. 28</b> – Beaufort County Stormwater’s public meeting on proposed Southern Lowcountry Stormwater (SoLoCo) Ordinance and Design Manual, 4-6 p.m., Beaufort County Administration Building Council Chambers, Robert Smalls Government Complex, 100 Ribaut Road, Beaufort\r\n\r\n<b>Jan. 29</b> – County Staff Review Team, 9:30 a.m., Executive Conference Room, Administration Building, Beaufort County Government Robert Smalls Complex, 100 Ribaut Road, Beaufort\r\n\r\n<i>*Will be televised on The County Channel</i>', 'Public Meetings – Jan. 13-29', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'public-meetings-jan-13-29', '', '', '2020-01-22 13:26:41', '2020-01-22 18:26:41', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43097', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43099, 4, '2020-01-22 13:27:26', '2020-01-22 18:27:26', 'Beaufort residents can ring in the New Year with 10 free flowering trees by joining the Arbor Day Foundation any time during January.\r\n\r\nBy becoming a part of the nonprofit Arbor Day Foundation, new members will receive 10 free flowering trees or five crape myrtles. The flowering trees include: two Sargent crabapples, three American redbuds, two Washington hawthorns and three white flowering dogwoods.\r\n\r\n“These stunning trees will beautify your home with lovely flowers of pink, yellow and white colors,” Arbor Day Foundation chief executive Matt Harris, said in a release. “These trees are perfect for large and small spaces.”\r\n\r\nThe free trees are part of the Foundation’s Trees for America campaign.\r\n\r\nThe trees will be shipped postpaid at the right time for planting, between Feb. 1 and May 31, with enclosed planting instructions. The 6- to 12-inch tall trees are guaranteed to grow or they will be replaced free of charge.\r\n\r\nMembers will also receive a subscription to the Foundation’s bimonthly publication, <i>Arbor Day</i>, and <i>The Tree Book</i>, which includes information about tree planting and care.\r\n\r\nTo become a member of the Foundation and to receive the free trees, send a $10 contribution by Jan. 31 to Ten Flowering Trees, Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Avenue, Nebraska City, NE 68410.\r\n\r\nLocal residents can also join online at arborday.org/January.', 'Start 2020 off right with free trees for the yard', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'start-2020-off-right-with-free-trees-for-the-yard', '', '', '2020-01-22 13:27:26', '2020-01-22 18:27:26', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43099', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43101, 4, '2020-01-22 13:28:00', '2020-01-22 18:28:00', 'The City of Beaufort’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report was presented to City Council at its Work Session on Jan. 14.\r\n\r\nThe Annual Financial Report is a look at the City’s finances during its fiscal year, from July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2019. The financial statements were audited by the accounting firm of Mauldin &amp; Jenkins, LLC, which issued a “clean audit opinion” and noted that the City complied with government auditing standards.\r\n\r\nThe City has an AA rating from Standard &amp; Poor’s and an Aa2 rating from Moody’s Investor Services for general obligation debt, meaning that the City has a very strong capacity to meet its financial commitments.\r\n\r\nThe City’s Finance Department also was notified Tuesday that it had received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its fiscal year 2020 budget document from the Government Finance Officers Association. It recognizes that the City met the highest principles of government budgeting, and that the City presents its budget to the public effectively through a policy document, a financial plan and other elements.\r\n\r\nThis is the third consecutive year that the City’s Finance Department has been recognized with this award.\r\n\r\nThe Comprehensive Annual Financial Report can be found on the City’s website at http://bit.ly/3agmw17.', 'Auditors: City’s financial statements comply with all standards', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'auditors-citys-financial-statements-comply-with-all-standards', '', '', '2020-01-22 13:28:00', '2020-01-22 18:28:00', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43101', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43103, 4, '2020-01-22 13:28:48', '2020-01-22 18:28:48', 'Senate Bill 870 received key approval from a five-member S.C. Senate Subcommittee on Wednesday, Jan. 15. The vote – four to one – signifies the first approval of the Senate to permanently prohibit infrastructure associated with offshore drilling off the coast of\r\nSouth Carolina.\r\n\r\nThe bill, pre-filed by Senator Chip Campsen (R-Charleston, Beaufort and Colleton counties) prohibits the issuance of state and local permits for infrastructure and other activities related to offshore drilling.\r\n\r\nA maritime industry executive, Campsen said in a release, \"I appreciate the Subcommittee’s swift and deliberate vote in first approval of S.870. Offshore drilling is incompatible with our beautiful,\r\nhistoric coast.”\r\n\r\nThirty-one of 46 senators joined Senator Campsen as co-sponsors of his bill. Last year, Senator Campsen successfully authored and passed the only state or federal law protecting South Carolina’s coast from offshore drilling as a proviso in the 2019-2020 state budget. Senate Bill 870 would make the ban permanent.\r\n\r\nElected to the South Carolina Senate in 2004, Campsen represents approximately one-half of South Carolina’s coast.', 'Campsen bill to prevent offshore drilling clears key vote', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'campsen-bill-to-prevent-offshore-drilling-clears-key-vote', '', '', '2020-01-22 13:28:48', '2020-01-22 18:28:48', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43103', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43105, 4, '2020-01-22 13:33:23', '2020-01-22 18:33:23', '<b>BOYS</b>\r\n\r\n<b>BA makes quick work of Warhawks</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort Academy’s boys breezed to a 72-34 home win over region foe Colleton Prep on Friday.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nDawson Coleman led a balanced BA attack with 16 points, while Thomas Holladay added 15, and Braxton Tolbert had 12.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Slow start<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>dooms Eagles</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort High’s boys got a strong performance from the bench to get back in it after a slow start, but the Eagles fell short in a 68-41 home loss to Effingham County (Ga.) on Saturday.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nBen VanHise scored 10 points, CJ Smith added eight, and Davis Willis had six to lead the Eagles.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Jags stay hot with<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>win over Creek</b>\r\n\r\nRidgeland-Hardeeville’s boys ran their winning streak to four games with a 56-33 home win over Battery Creek in Region 8-3A play Friday.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nBrandon Howard led the Jaguars with 16 points, and Mauriq Singleton added 10.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nJaeon Allen scored 11 points to lead the Dolphins.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n<b>King leads Bucs<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>to win column</b>\r\n\r\nBridges Prep’s boys snapped a seven-game skid with a 69-60 win at Royal Live Oaks Academy on Friday.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nKyle King poured in 21 points to lead the Buccaneers, while Colton Doran added 14, and Joshua Smith scored 12.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Pringle, Williams lead WB to tough road win</b>\r\n\r\nThe Whale Branch boys stayed undefeated in region play with a hard-fought 61-47 win at Barnwell on Thursday.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nNick Pringle poured in a game-high 20 points, and Shemar Williams had a big night with 19 for the Warriors, who were without point guard Jaylen Reeves.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nDiontre McVay added 11 points, and Shawn Chisolm had nine for the Warriors, who were up by one at halftime and led by four entering the fourth quarter before pulling away down the stretch.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n<b>GIRLS</b>\r\n\r\n<b>Eagles make it two in a row for grieving coach</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort High’s girls won for the second night in a row Saturday, routing visiting Effingham County (Ga.) 41-19.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nLayla Warren and Sequioa Smalls each poured in 15 points, and Nyja Deville made a strong contribution for the Eagles, who were without coach Reggie Jones for a second consecutive game due to a death in his family.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n“It a total team effort from the coaches — Leon Sherman, Tim Summers, and Marilyn Wade — holding down the fort,” Jones said in an email. “The young<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>ladies played hard and I’m very proud of them.”\r\n\r\n<b>BA balanced<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>in blowout win</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort Academy’s girls rolled to a 56-25 road win over Ashley Hall in a non-region matchup Thursday.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nAmelia Huebel led three Eagles in double digits with 17 points, while Tahleea Heyward added 15, and Mike’Ala Washington scored 11. Becca Frelin chipped in seven\r\nfor BA.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>', 'Basketball Round Up', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'basketball-round-up-4', '', '', '2020-01-22 13:33:23', '2020-01-22 18:33:23', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43105', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43113, 4, '2020-01-22 13:34:58', '2020-01-22 18:34:58', '<b>LowcoSports.com</b>\r\n\r\nIt’s hard to believe that in just a few weeks, Amelia Huebel will no longer be a Beaufort Academy basketball player.\r\n\r\nHuebel has been a mainstay on the court at BA — both as a basketball star and a volleyball standout — long enough to rack up 1,000 points and 1,000 rebounds in her career. After helping the Eagles win a SCISA 1A state title in volleyball this fall, Huebel hopes to put another trophy in the school’s display case next month.\r\n\r\nWe sat down with Huebel and her coach, Lillian Aldred, on the LowcoSports Lowdown podcast. Here is an excerpt of that interview:\r\n\r\n<b>LowcoSports: </b>Amelia, what an exciting season it has been for you so far, two huge milestones that you\'ve achieved with 1,000 points and 1,000 rebounds in your career. Just take a moment and reflect on on what your career has been like here before together.\r\n\r\n<b>Amelia Huebel:</b> So I always started off being the youngest one on the team and looking up to the older people. And so now when I accomplish these things, and now I\'m the oldest and I\'m the leader on the team, it\'s really cool to look back at where I started and where I am now. I never had a goal to get 1,000 points or 1,000 rebounds, so when I thought that I could actually get it and I knew I was going to, it was really cool when I had to work for that goal this year with my teammates.\r\n\r\n<b>LS: </b>Lillian, it\'s pretty rare to have a kid who has the longevity to be able to achieve both those milestones. What can you say about Amelia\'s perseverance and what she\'s meant to this program?\r\n\r\n<b>Lillian Aldred:</b> She\'s meant a lot to this program, not only in terms of athletic ability, but also in terms of the leadership that she shows to the other players. She\'s been a constant force, not just on the floor, but in the locker room, constantly positive with her teammates with her coaches. Also in the community, you know, in the in the game that she scored 1,000 points, when I was telling the visiting coach that that was going to happen, she said that she was so glad that it was going to happen against her team, because she was hoping that that would be an inspiration to her players and to remind them that these things are possible and to dream big. And so when you hear another coach say something like that, you realize how special this really is. In 22 years of coaching, this is the first player that I\'ve ever had to reach 1,000 rebounds and 1,000 points in the same season. And it\'s special. There\'s no other word to really define it.\r\n\r\n<b>LS:</b> Amelia, what would it mean to you ... I mean, to win a state championship would be one thing, but to win volleyball and basketball state championships in your senior year — you can\'t really write a scenario that\'s more of a dream come true than that, can you?\r\n\r\n<b>AH:</b> I mean, that would be really cool, because basketball has always been my favorite. I love volleyball, but I think basketball ... it\'s something that my dad and I have always bonded over. And I played it for so long, so winning it my senior year with everything that\'s happened and the history that I have as a school would be really special.\r\n\r\nTo hear the complete interview, listen to the LowcoSports Lowdown podcast! If you enjoy it, subscribe through your favorite podcast app so you never miss an episode!', 'Q&A with BA’s Amelia Huebel and Lillian Aldred', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'qa-with-bas-amelia-huebel-and-lillian-aldred', '', '', '2020-01-22 13:34:58', '2020-01-22 18:34:58', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43113', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43116, 4, '2020-01-22 13:41:27', '2020-01-22 18:41:27', 'Battery Creek’s boys snapped an eight-game losing streak and made its first victory in more than a month a big one with a 59-46 home win over region foe Lake Marion on Tuesday.\r\n\r\nDavid Grober scored 16 points and Amoni Waring added nine to lead the Dolphins to their first win since Dec. 7 against Bluffton.\r\n\r\nGrober got hot from 3-point range, and the Dolphins were able to feed off their defense.\r\n\r\n“We can address the elephant in the room,” first-year Dolphins coach CJ Brown said. “We have not been playing our best basketball. We see the results. So tonight we came out with force, making them commit turnovers. The good thing is we saw tonight that we can do it.”<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Dolphins denied<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>first region win</b>\r\n\r\nBattery Creek’s girls had three players score in double figures but came up short in a bid for their first region win Tuesday, falling 71-58 to visiting Lake Marion.\r\n\r\nCoresha Rutledge led the Dolphins with 18 points, and Myra Smith and Emonee Johnson each scored 11.\r\n\r\n<i>Above: Battery Creek’s Obie Wilson makes a basket during the first half against rival Lake Marion on Friday night at BCHS. The Dolphins defeated the Gators 59-46 for their first region win of the season. Photo by Bob Sofaly.</i>', 'Creek snaps skid with region win', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'creek-snaps-skid-with-region-win', '', '', '2020-01-22 13:41:27', '2020-01-22 18:41:27', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43116', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43119, 4, '2020-01-22 13:44:13', '2020-01-22 18:44:13', 'More than 21,000 wreaths laid during the annual Wreathes Across America were officially retired and taken up Saturday at Beaufort National Cemetery. Here a workman uses a loader to place them into a dumpster to be recycled later. <em>Photo by Bob Sofaly.</em>', 'Wreath Retirement', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'wreath-retirement-2', '', '', '2020-01-22 13:44:13', '2020-01-22 18:44:13', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43119', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43122, 4, '2020-01-22 13:45:08', '2020-01-22 18:45:08', '<b>Staff reports</b>\r\n\r\nThere will be a Republican Candidate Forum at 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25 at the Quality Inn in Beaufort at 2001 Boundary Street. Voters can hear from the candidates running for the 1st Congressional District seat in the November 2020 election in the event sponsored by The Beaufort Federation of Republican Men.\r\n\r\nCandidates attending include Mike Covert (https://mikecovertforcongress.com), Chris Cox (https://www.chriscox2020.com), Kathy Landing (https://www.kathylanding.com), Nancy Mace (https://nancymace.org) and Brad Mole (https://secure.anedot.com/brad-mole-for-congress/donate).\r\n\r\nThe Republican candidates are looking to unseat Democrat Joe Cunningham, who holds the seat.', 'Republican Candidate Forum set for Saturday', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'republican-candidate-forum-set-for-saturday', '', '', '2020-01-22 13:45:08', '2020-01-22 18:45:08', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43122', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43124, 4, '2020-01-22 13:46:25', '2020-01-22 18:46:25', '<h2><b>Be sure you’re registered to vote in time for primary</b></h2>\r\n<b>\r\n</b>The deadline to register to vote in the upcoming Democratic Presidential Primary is Wednesday, Jan. 30, according to the Beaufort County Board of Voter Registration and Elections.\r\n\r\nThe Presidential Primary will be held Saturday, February 29.\r\n\r\nAnyone wishing to register to vote can visit the VR&amp;E office in person at either the Beaufort office or the Bluffton office. The Beaufort office is located at 15 John Galt Road. The Bluffton office is located at 61B Ulmer Road. Hours for both locations are 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.\r\n\r\nCitizens may register during normal business hours. Voter identification is required. Voters are required to present one of the following forms of current and valid photo identification at the polls: S.C. driver’s license, S.C. Department of Motor Vehicles identification card, S.C. Voter Registration card with photo, U.S. Passport, or Federal Military identification with a photo.\r\n\r\nA voter registration application can be downloaded https://www.scvotes.org/south-carolina-voter-registration-information. Completed applications can be emailed to Vote.Beaufort@Elections.SC.Gov or faxed to 843-255-9429 prior to 11:59 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 30; mailed to the Board of Voter Registration and Elections of Beaufort County, Post Office Drawer 1228, Beaufort, S.C. 29901-1228, postmarked by Jan. 30; or submitted online before 11:59 p.m., Jan. 30.\r\n\r\nFor more information or to register to vote visit www.beaufortcountysc.gov/vote or call 843-255-6900.\r\n<h2><b>&nbsp;</b></h2>', 'Do you  plan to vote?', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'do-you-plan-to-vote', '', '', '2020-01-22 13:46:25', '2020-01-22 18:46:25', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43124', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43126, 4, '2020-01-22 13:47:25', '2020-01-22 18:47:25', 'The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce has announced that Kerry Bunton will serve as the organization’s interim President when outgoing President Blakely Williams transitions out of her role on Jan. 31.\r\n\r\nAccording to a media release, the organization will continue its search for a permanent President and CEO.\r\n\r\nKerry is a native South Carolinian and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Clemson University. He recently retired as the District Engineer of the Southern District of Dominion Energy (previously SCE&amp;G).\r\n\r\nHis duties at Dominion included design of major new construction and system improvement projects for the company’s electric distribution system. These projects typically require working closely with landowners, developers, architecture and engineering firms, as well as local, state and federal agencies.\r\n\r\nKerry and his wife Paula have lived on Lady’s Island for more than 30 years. Paula is employed at Mims McDuff and Wood, P. A., and the couple attends Sea Island Presbyterian Church.\r\n\r\nWilliams announced her departure on Dec. 11.\r\n\r\nFor those interested in applying for the open position, the Chamber has engaged an executive firm, Swingbridge Partners, LLC, to assist the search committee’s mission to find the next President. The deadline to apply is Jan. 31.\r\n\r\nInterested candidates should submit a resume, a cover letter outlining interest in the position and salary requirements to Anissa Starnes, IOM at jobs@swingbridgeconsulting.com.', 'Beaufort Chamber hires Bunton as interim president', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'beaufort-chamber-hires-bunton-as-interim-president', '', '', '2020-01-22 13:47:25', '2020-01-22 18:47:25', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43126', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43128, 4, '2020-01-22 13:48:44', '2020-01-22 18:48:44', '<i>This sunrise on Saint Helena Island was photographed by Phil Saracin. 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.</i>', 'Lowcountry Life', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'lowcountry-life-115', '', '', '2020-01-22 13:48:44', '2020-01-22 18:48:44', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43128', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43131, 4, '2020-01-22 13:50:17', '2020-01-22 18:50:17', '<b>By MINDY LUCAS</b>\r\n\r\nLooking for a large blue marlin to round out your ocean-themed décor? Or maybe you’re in the market for a gently used oyster table?\r\n\r\nIf so, then you won’t want to miss a live auction Saturday, Jan. 25, at Steamer Oyster and Steakhouse, on Lady’s Island.\r\n\r\nRestaurant equipment, movie memorabilia, furniture, and yes, several mounted fish, are just a few of the items that will go on the auction block when the final chapter ends for one the area’s longest running seafood restaurants.\r\n\r\nCo-owner Adam Rosica confirmed that he and his partners have inked a deal with Carolina Restaurant Group which plans to build a Wendy’s on the site, as soon as the restaurant, which closed its doors last year, is demolished.\r\n\r\n“We thought about selling over time and we waited over time, and finally somebody came to us with a good offer,” said Rosica.\r\n\r\nRosica and his partners, all members of Secession Golf Club, bought the restaurant in 2000.\r\n\r\nAsked if he was sad to see it go or had any mixed feelings about selling it, the 77-year-old said, “not really.”\r\n\r\n“I’ve been in the restaurant business since 1983 and that’s long enough,” he said. “A lot of the partners were in their 50s and 60s then, and now they’re in their 70s and 80s.”\r\n\r\nSo just what’s up for grabs?\r\n\r\nAnything you can think of that would be in a restaurant plus oyster tables, various neon signs, the original Steamer sign, artwork, fish prints and other ocean or beach-themed décor.\r\n\r\n“If you can take it out of the restaurant and pay cash for it, it’s yours,” Rosica said.\r\n\r\nMost of the restaurant equipment was sold in advance of the event though there are still some items and a few of the oyster tables that had family or lunch group name plates have been sold to those families, Rosica said.\r\n\r\nThere’s also various sports and movie memorabilia that hung on the restaurant’s walls such as a photo of Tom Berenger when he was in Beaufort filming the Big Chill, and another of former USC coach Lou Holtz.\r\n\r\nThe hot auction item, though, may just be the restaurant’s handmade shrimp boat complete with tiny nets.\r\n\r\nReaction to the restaurant’s closing and upcoming auction surprised longtime auctioneer Glenn Hartshorn, whose company “Uptown Auctions” is handling Saturday’s liquidation.\r\n\r\nA post about the auction received more than 26,000 views and 91 shares, he said.\r\n\r\nComments have ranged from “Sad to see it go” to “Tear down all that is memorable. Add another Wendy’s. Sterility is just around the corner.”\r\n\r\nBoth Rosica and Hartshorn said there was a “lot of history” in the place and many great memories had been by those who sat at its tables.\r\n\r\n“If those tables could talk, they could tell a lot,” said Hartshorn.\r\n\r\nThe auction will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will include a preview at 10 a.m. at the restaurant at 168 Sea Island Parkway, Lady’s Island.', '‘Everything must go’ at Steamer’s auction Saturday', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'everything-must-go-at-steamers-auction-saturday', '', '', '2020-01-22 13:50:17', '2020-01-22 18:50:17', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43131', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43134, 4, '2020-01-22 13:56:01', '2020-01-22 18:56:01', '<h2><b>Beaufort remembers Martin Luther King Jr.</b></h2>\r\nHundreds of people braved Monday morning’s cold snap to observe the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. parade.&nbsp;There were hundreds of people gathered to watch along Boundary Street, and smiling children waving to the crowd.\r\n\r\n<i>Above: Riding the float from Pine Grove Baptist Church, these ladies wave to the hundreds of people gathered to watch the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. parade Monday morning along Boundary Street.&nbsp;</i>\r\n\r\n<i><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/RES1512.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-large wp-image-43136\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/RES1512-810x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"810\" height=\"1024\"></a>\r\n\r\n\r\nDespite the lack of an official color guard to lead the parade, this unidentified man took it upon himself to walk the traditional parade route carrying his American flag.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/RES1559.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-large wp-image-43135\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/RES1559-1024x701.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1020\" height=\"698\"></a>\r\nOmari Adams carries a small banner ahead of one of the floats during the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. parade Monday morning in Beaufort. Photos by Bob Sofaly.</i>', 'CELEBRATING THE DREAM', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'celebrating-the-dream', '', '', '2020-01-22 13:56:01', '2020-01-22 18:56:01', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43134', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(43225, 4, '2020-02-05 13:02:05', '2020-02-05 18:02:05', '<strong>By SCOTT GRABER</strong>\r\n\r\nIt is Saturday, Jan. 18, and I’m at the Dungeness ruins on Cumberland Island.\r\n\r\nCumberland is 36,000 acres of (almost) untouched maritime forest bordered by 17 miles of Sahara-sized dunes — a landscape that makes one gasp and fall on one’s knees thanking God we had the wisdom to leave this place undisturbed, undiminished.\r\n\r\nIt is also a destination for the day-trippers who make the 45-minute boat ride across Cumberland Sound from St. Mary’s, Ga.\r\n\r\nEarlier today Susan and I were a part of those embarking day-trippers; waiting at the end of a dock; watching a troop of confused Boy Scouts remove their stainless steel cook stoves and neoprene water bottles from the bow of the “Cumberland Lady.”\r\n\r\n“They’ll be taking another boat,” said the Park Ranger.\r\n\r\nBut after learning there was no second boat, the female ranger told the Scouts to reload their gear while the rest of us — mostly gray-haired, hypertensive retirees — were fighting off a squadron of January-gestated “no-seeums.”\r\n\r\n“Do not touch the feral horses or pose for selfies with them … and do not try to mount them,” she said to a group arthritic oldsters that would never, under any circumstances, try to mount a feral animal of any kind.\r\n\r\n“There’s canine distemper on Cumberland and you may see a raccoon who appears tipsy,” she continued. “These animals are not rabid; but do not feed or try to make friends with them.”\r\n\r\nAt this point, a second wave of “no-seeums” made another attack, and some of the day-trippers were ready to retreat to the Riverview Hotel where we had just knocked down our complimentary bagel.\r\n\r\n“Whatever you take onto Cumberland must be taken off of Cumberland,” she continued. “And you are limited — by virtue of NPS rules — to the removal of two items from the beach. If these items are shells there can’t be any organic material in those shells,” she said.\r\n\r\nCumberland was once the exclusive enclave of Thomas Carnegie — he built Dungeness — and his fortune kept the loggers and paper-making folks at bay. But in the late 1960s the Carnegie heirs knew their time and resources were finite. Some of these descendants approached the National Park Service looking for options.\r\n\r\nAbout the same time, our own Charles Fraser (Sea Pines Plantation) was learning that retirees from New Canaan, Noroton and New Haven would come south and live on a barrier island if there were covenants, manicured golf courses and a guard (with a badge) at the gate.\r\n\r\nAnd so Fraser quietly purchased 3,000 acres from Thomas Carnegie’s heirs. But when Fraser cleared-off the trees for a mile-long airstrip, the Georgia Conservancy took note. At the same time the State of Georgia decided that it needed Cumberland for an active recreation area — much like the one they had developed on Jekyll Island.\r\n\r\nFraser was determined to develop his Cumberland property and sent a young Harvard MBA — Landon Butler — to Cumberland to rally local support.\r\n\r\nInitially Butler was successful but then he met a local, anti-development activist named Nancy Johnson. She convinced him there was merit in keeping the Island pristine and they (with help from the Georgia Conservancy) convinced an up-and-coming Governor, Jimmy Carter, that Carnegie’s offshore retreat should be a National Seashore.\r\n\r\nTwo years later President Richard Nixon signed the Bill which required a wilderness feasibility study that would also prohibit the building of a bridge or a causeway.\r\n\r\nFrom the beginning, the emphasis was keeping Cumberland Island isolated and free of any architecture that would diminish the forest and the dunes.\r\n\r\nAnd when one arrives at the Sea Camp Ranger Station and walks into the mystical live oak forest,one immediately understands that this magical place is worth the Ranger’s orientation; and the swarms of “no-seeums”; and the $31.64 round trip fee for passage across the Sound. And Cumberland Island is also a reminder of what we have lost here in Beaufort County.\r\n\r\nYes, I know that Beaufort County was once characterized as a third world country complete with hunger, hemorrhagic fever and intestinal worms the size of recumbent rattlesnakes.\r\n\r\nAnd yes, I know there are new schools, wider highways and expanded hospitals thanks to the tax dollars that pour into the county’s coffers.\r\n\r\nAnd yes, I was once on the Planning Commission and approved (some of) the condominiums and outlet malls that have become the ignoble backdrop for our suburbanized lives.\r\n\r\nBut everyone who lives here should pony-up $31.64 (and the $10 entrance fee) and see what Beaufort County looked like 75 years ago.\r\n\r\n<i>Scott Graber is a lawyer, novelist, veteran columnist and longtime resident of Port Royal. 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(43150, 4, '2020-01-29 09:57:23', '2020-01-29 14:57:23', '<strong>By LEE SCOTT</strong>\r\n\r\nA&nbsp;good friend of mine called the other day on her way home from work. She was once again commuting on one of the worse beltways in the country – Washington DC’s I-495.\r\n\r\nThis is a road that has a 15-hour “rush hour.” And it turns into a parking lot quite frequently.\r\n\r\nMaureen and I had not talked for a couple of months, so she wanted to catch up with me on the holidays – Thanksgiving through New Year’s.\r\n\r\nWe chatted about our kids, her job, and the old neighborhood we used to share. Normally, I love chatting with this woman, but the ride on the beltway that evening was horrendous, and I felt like I was with her.\r\n\r\n“Are you okay chatting on the phone with me while you’re on 495?” I asked, after she screamed into the phone, “You idiot, get off my bumper!”\r\n\r\n“No,” she replied to me. “I’m fine. I am on my blue tooth and it is like you are in the car with me.”\r\n\r\nShe made a good point. So, I sat back in my chair with a hot cup of tea and relaxed. Then I heard,\r\n\r\n“You Jerk! For God’s sake, stay in your own lane. You are going to kill someone!”\r\n\r\nI immediately ascertained that I was NOT the jerk she was talking to, however her switch from “The boys are doing great and sports have started up again.” to “You jerk!” was startling to me.\r\n\r\nThe oft-interrupted conversation, with blasts of profanity, was unnerving. Maybe it was because she was reminding me of some of my own harrowing commutes, especially on rainy dark nights or snowy mornings.\r\n\r\nFor those of you who had to commute on any metropolitan beltway, I am sure you can relate. Have I now become so removed from that environment that I have forgotten how horrible commuting used to be?\r\n\r\nOne idiot driving 90 miles an hour and cutting in and out of traffic can terrify you. Then there are the accidents. A fatal accident on the beltway could mean hours sitting there waiting for all the ambulances, fire trucks, and police.\r\n\r\nWhen she finally got off the beltway and was close to her home, I felt myself relaxing. That is when I heard her horn blasting and her yelling “You do NOT make a left-hand turn from a right-hand lane, YOU EXPLETIVE!”\r\n\r\nFollowed by “Hey, it was great catching up! Say ‘hi’ to your hubby.”\r\n\r\nAfter she hung up, I sat there in my chair with my cold cup of tea. My husband walked in and asked, “What’s wrong? You looked stressed.”\r\n\r\nI looked at him wearily and replied, “It was a miserable commute today, ... and Maureen said ‘hello.’”\r\n\r\n<i>Lee Scott, a writer and recent retiree, shares her everyday observations about life after career. A former commercial banker responsible for helping her clients to reach their business objectives, Scott now translates those analytical skills to her writings. She lives on St. Helena Island and enjoys boating, traveling and reading.</i>', 'My stressful commute almost got the best of me sitting at home', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'my-stressful-commute-almost-got-the-best-of-me-sitting-at-home', '', '', '2020-01-29 09:57:23', '2020-01-29 14:57:23', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43150', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43152, 4, '2020-01-29 10:02:04', '2020-01-29 15:02:04', '<strong>By SCOTT GRABER</strong>\r\n\r\nTwo months ago I went to a wine-tasting celebrating the end of the house tours as presented by the Historic Beaufort Foundation.\r\n\r\nAnd yes, let’s be honest, it’s fun to walk through these old, historic homes to see if the countertops are repurposed,18th-century slate or domestic grade granite; whether the novels (in the bookcase) are Herman Wouk or Hunter Thompson.\r\n\r\nWhen Susan and I arrived in Beaufort (in 1971) The Point was still a mixed, eclectic bag with a dozen houses needing paint or structural attention.\r\n\r\nI don’t remember when that changed but it might have started with “The Big Chill,” “The Great Santini,” “Forces of Nature” or some other movie signaling to the world that there was important architecture between Charleston and Savannah and, who knows, there just might be sentient, multi-celled life on the lower South Carolina coast.\r\n\r\nWhen “The Big Chill” came to town, my law office was often called asking if we would notarize contracts. Notarizing documents was not a big money maker, so I sent my secretary and her heavy, cast-iron seal to the movie set on The Point. Then she said, “I’m not doing this anymore.”\r\n\r\n“Why not?”\r\n\r\n“Because they want me to stay for lunch.”\r\n\r\n“What’s wrong with that?”\r\n\r\n“I’m a country girl. I’ve never had liver pate or foie gras and, as God is my judge, I’m never going to eat a snail.”\r\n\r\nSeveral days later William Hurt, the actor, walked into my office with a young woman in tow. They had a document that defined their respective rights in relation to a child, then in utero, and Hurt wanted me to explain the document to his pregnant girlfriend. I declined.\r\n\r\nI said no because it was a long, single-spaced document – not written by me – and consistent with laws of New York. I said I would notarize the signatures but I didn’t want to explain what was unfamiliar.\r\n\r\nAfter a little more discussion they decided to sign the contract and I duly witnessed their signatures.\r\n\r\nA year later there was a disagreement between this same couple over something called common-law marriage, and I was asked by the girlfriend’s lawyer to give testimony.\r\n\r\n“You won’t be paid, of course, but we will fly you up to New York and give you a room at the Plaza.”\r\n\r\n“I want to stay at the Parker Meridian,” I replied.\r\n\r\n“Why?” the lawyer asked me.\r\n\r\n“Because they have a swimming pool.”\r\n\r\n“So does the Plaza,” he said.\r\n\r\n“Not on the roof,” I said, “Not 50 floors above Midtown,”\r\n\r\nA week later I went to New York and gave my testimony without making eye contract with William Hurt, wondering whether my motivation was “to do justice” or simply collecting an anecdote I could dust off at dinner parties. And for several years I retold this story as often as I could find context, however transparent.\r\n\r\nEventually I stopped telling the story because my friends would groan; then correct my narrative when I would stray from the facts.\r\n\r\nThen, suddenly, Georgia came up with tax incentives that made making movies in that state very attractive. These same incentives virtually ended movie-making in Beaufort.\r\n\r\nIn Georgia, the state awards tax credits for up to 30 percent of what the movie company spends.\r\n\r\nBut the company, usually based in another state, doesn’t need those credits because it doesn’t pay an income tax. So, in most cases the company sells the credit to somebody who needs it.\r\n\r\nFor example, a film company shooting in Savannah might spend $3.3 million for actors, camera crews and French-focused catering. This earns a credit of $990,000 that they sell at a discount — say $750,000 — to some non-film company that does pay taxes in Georgia.\r\n\r\nRecently there has been criticism of this practice and the allegation that many companies received credit they didn’t earn — payments to contractors for work done outside Georgia.\r\n\r\nWhat is more interesting is that independent auditors say that the State Development Office has used an “inflated multiple” to calculate the economic impact of the movie business — they claim the movies employ less than 10,000 people.\r\n\r\nThis is not to say the credits will be ended — there are powerful interests in the Legislature that like the fact that Georgia is now No. 2 (behind the U.K.) in locations for movies. But now there is skepticism about the math; arguments about spending this money on teachers; and, who knows, maybe one day we’ll see another movie come to The Point.\r\n\r\n<i>Scott Graber is a lawyer, novelist, veteran columnist and longtime resident of Port Royal. Email Scott at cscottgraber@gmail.com.</i>', 'Then suddenly, movie-making ended in Beaufort', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'then-suddenly-movie-making-ended-in-beaufort', '', '', '2020-01-29 10:02:04', '2020-01-29 15:02:04', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43152', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43154, 4, '2020-01-29 10:05:27', '2020-01-29 15:05:27', '<strong>By DAVID TAUB</strong>\r\n\r\nThat Texas icon, General Sam Houston was the first President of the Republic of Texas. Mirabeau Bonaparte Lamar was the second.\r\n\r\nMBL was one of my Texas heroes, although somewhat tarnished by believing and participating in the genocide of the original owners of the land they now called The Republic of Texas. That is to say, native Indians, mostly Comanches, who roamed wild and free (and marauded) the newly independent Texans.\r\n\r\nOn the brighter side, President Lamar was often referred to as the Father of Texas Education. One of my favorite quotes of his is, “An enlightened (by which he meant educated) mind is the guardian genius of Democracy.”\r\n\r\nThose prescient words are carved in concrete over the entryway at Lamar High School in Houston. In fact, educated minds guard many principles of our united Republic. Sir Frances Bacon said that knowledge is power and he was one smart dude. So, allow me to sell you a bill of goods on “KNOWLEDGE.”\r\n\r\nA lot of dust has been stirred up concerning what many of us believe to be an undesirable change to the City of Beaufort’s ordinance regarding the Historic Beaufort Foundation’s (HBF) right to nominate a member to the Historic District Review Board (HDRB).\r\n\r\nIs it perhaps possible that all that stirred-up dust is blinding us to some simple truths? Me thinketh it may be so.\r\n\r\nThe main ingredient to making a successful and delicious pecan pie is knowledge of its ingredients and how to mix its disparate parts together to create a South Carolina delicacy.\r\n\r\nAnd it would likewise be so that knowledge is the most important ingredient to the successful operation of the HDRB and its associated parts.\r\n\r\nThe HDRB’s job – its only job – is to evaluate projects in Beaufort’s historic district, based on the Department of Interior’s 10 governing principles and other critical guiding tomes such as the Milner Report. Knowing and understanding these principles and guidelines, and applying them in an unbiased manner to ensure a just and fair outcome, is the only way the HDRB can successfully achieve its goals and mission.\r\n\r\nWhen an HDRB member says “I don’t like it,” you know they have failed in that important mission. “Liking it” ain’t part of the job, but this statement has been expressed many times.\r\n\r\nThe Mayor has appointed a balanced ad hoc committee and charged them with seeking a solution to the dustup that has divided our community regarding his desire to eliminate HBF’s dedicated nominee to HDRB.\r\n\r\nHere is a simple solution, at least in concept, to the central problem of an inadequate knowledge base, sadly a problem shared by the HDRB, some City staff, and some members of HBF: Training should be mandatory for all persons who have a role to play in deciding any project inside Beaufort’s 300 acres of historic legacy. A broad-based training program would not only cover the principles relating to architectural decision making, but would also include administrative procedure.\r\n\r\nToo often, the HDRB fails to follow the simplest rules of procedure, such as those found in Robert’s Rules of Order. The HDRB should not be using “Bobby’s Rules of Disorder.” For example, to postpone a project requires a motion to table, a second, no discussion allowed on such a motion, and then a vote in the majority.\r\n\r\nTraining, knowledge and understanding lead to wisdom. HBF has the credentials and bona fides to establish this mandatory training program. I would hope their decision-makers would consider undertaking this monumentally important task.\r\n\r\nI am willing to predict that the City leaders would be pleased not to be burdened with developing/managing this critically needed resource. This is a badly needed model, and I am optimistic that it could solve most problems that bedevil protecting Beaufort’s most unique and invaluable historic patrimony.\r\n\r\nRelated to the need for broad training, the HDRB has been functioning without its full five members for too many months. This may be barely legal (or maybe not at all), but it is certainly inappropriate to operate one of the City’s most important boards in this manner.\r\n\r\nThe Mayor has characterized the current HBF nominee, Mary Ragsdale, as the perfect board member, but for reasons most obscure, the vote on Mrs. Ragsdale has been postponed indefinitely, even though a vote was scheduled the night the Mayor created the ad hoc committee. Her appointment would give the HDRB its much needed fifth member.\r\n\r\nIf the HDRB doesn’t have a full complement of members, then it should not be conducting hearings on historic projects. And, as a result of this dysfunction, the HDRB has approved a project with the vote of only two members. This is neither good nor right. Is this not an incredibly simple problem to solve?\r\n\r\nSo, Dr. Taub’s prescription is to pray there is a creation and implementation of a comprehensive training program, mandatory for all persons involved in historic projects, as soon as possible. The patients need immediate attention. My prescription is a proven vaccination against the insidious virus of “Ignorance.” My bill for these services is in the mail.\r\n\r\n<i>David M. Taub was Mayor of Beaufort from 1990 through 1999, and served as a Beaufort County Magistrate Judge from 2010 to 2015.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>He may be contacted at david.m.taub42@gmail.com.</i>', 'An enlightened mind is the guardian genius of Democracy', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'an-enlightened-mind-is-the-guardian-genius-of-democracy', '', '', '2020-01-29 10:05:27', '2020-01-29 15:05:27', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43154', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43156, 4, '2020-01-29 10:09:12', '2020-01-29 15:09:12', '<b>Activities at Hunting<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>Island State Park</b>\r\n\r\nThere are fun, interesting and educational activities every day hosted by Park Ranger and Lowcountry Master Naturalist Megan Stegmeier.\r\n\r\n<b>Sundays: </b>Sand/Candy Art, 11 a.m.; Do You Want To Build a Snow Globe, 2 p.m.; Full-moon Lighthouse Climb (Feb. 9), 5:45 p.m.; Stargazing Lighthouse Climb (Feb. 23), 5:45 p.m.\r\n\r\n<b>Mondays:</b> Reptiles of the Lowcountry, 11 a.m.; A Walk In The Woods (Feb. 3, 10, 24).\r\n\r\n<b>Tuesdays: </b>Driftwood Painting, 11 a.m.; CCC Video, 1 p.m.; Beach Walk, 3 p.m.\r\n\r\n<b>Wednesdays: </b>Alligator Talk, 11 a.m.; Stepping Stones, 2 p.m.\r\n\r\n<b>Thursdays:</b> Interpretive Lighthouse Tour, 10 a.m.; CCC Video, 1 p.m.; Feeding Frenzy, 3 p.m.\r\n\r\n<b>Fridays: </b>Fish Printing, 2 p.m.; Valentines Day Couples Lighthouse Climb (Feb. 14), 5:30 p.m.\r\n\r\n<b>Saturdays:</b> Sunrise Lighthouse Climb (Feb. 29), 6:30 a.m.; Tie-Die, 11 a.m.; No Bones About It (Feb 8, 22), 1 p.m.; Pinecones for Passerines (Feb 15, 29), 1 p.m.\r\n\r\nFor a description of these programs and a complete calendar of activities, go to southcarolinaparks.com/hunting-island and click on “Programs &amp; Events.”\r\n\r\nAll are invited to attend these free events, though there is an entry fee to Hunting Island State Park and reservations are needed for lighthouse programs. For more information, call 843-838-7437 or go to the Friends of Hunting Island website and the Facebook page: FOHI Sea Turtle Conservation Project.\r\n\r\n<b>Driving While Black:<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>African American Travel<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>and the Road to Civil Rights</b>\r\n\r\n6 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 30, Penn Center’s Frissell Hall, 16 Penn Center Circle West, St. Helena Island.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>Presentation by author Gretchen Sorin. Reception, presentation and book signing are free and open to the public. Sorin’s book charts the revolutionary impact of the car on the African American experience — and how access to the open road transformed black life in unexpected, far-reaching ways. For more information, call the Penn Center Administration Office at 843-838-8566.\r\n\r\n<b>Hunting Island<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>Lighthouse Tours</b>\r\n\r\n10 a.m., every Thursday (Jan. 30; Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27). The Friends of Hunting Island will present Lighthouse tours of the historic Hunting Island Lighthouse. Keeper Ted and his team will tell you all about the history of the Lighthouse, which was built in 1875 and is the only Lighthouse in South Carolina open to visitors. If you are at least 44 inches tall you may also climb the 184 steps to the top of the Lighthouse. Reservations are recommended by calling the Nature Center at 843-838-7437. Regular Thursday tours are $2 per person. Park entry fees apply.\r\n\r\n<b>Concert by Dr. Andrew Scanlon, organist</b>\r\n\r\nNoon, Friday, Jan. 31, Parish Church of St. Helena, 505 Church Street, Beaufort. Free and open to the public. Scanlon is the organist and choirmaster of St. Paul\'s Episcopal Church in Greenville, N.C. and serves as a Teaching Assistant Professor of Sacred Music and Organ Performance at East Carolina University School of Music. He will perform on St. Helena\'s famous Taylor and Boody mechanical action pipe organ.\r\n\r\n<b>Friends of Fort Fremont membership meeting</b>\r\n\r\n1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, St. Helena Branch Library Large Conference Room. Agenda will include accomplishments of the past year, the status of the Interpretive Center, upcoming events and election of officers and directors. Members, guests, and the public are cordially invited. Light refreshments will be served.\r\n\r\n<b>Books Sandwiched In</b>\r\n\r\nNoon-1 p.m. each Monday,<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>USCB Center for the Arts, 805 Carteret Street, Beaufort. The Friends of the Beaufort Library host the popular 8-week series, featuring book talks by local personalities to provoke interest in books; both fiction and non-fiction. After each talk presenters will welcome questions. The series is free and open to the public. For program details, email Vicki Mix at scvgamix7@gmail.com. For more information, visit friendsoftheBeaufortlibrary.com.\r\n\r\nSchedule: <b>Feb. 3</b> – The Tubman Command by Elizabeth Cobbs, presented by Roland Gardner and Herman Gaither; <b>Feb. 10</b> – State of the Heart: South Carolina Writers on the Places They Love, a panel discussion with Aida Rogers (Editor), Patti Callahan Henry, David Lauderdale, Stephen G. Hofflus and Sallie Ann Robinson, presented in cooperation with the Pat Conroy Literary Center; <b>Feb. 17</b> – Minnow authored and presented by James McTeer; <b>Feb. 24</b> – Being Mortal by Atul Awande, presented by Dr. Steve Kessell; <b>March 2</b> – Islands in the Stream by Ernest Hemingway, presented by Liz Farrell.\r\n\r\n<b>Black Chamber of<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>Commerce First Friday event</b>\r\n\r\n5:30-8 p.m. Feb. 7, Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce. Event will be hosted by H&amp;H Comprotax Beaufort, LLC (Wilma Holman). This networking event is for all members and the community at large. Everyone is invited. Bring your business cards to exchange. There will be light refreshments and giveaways. For more information call 843-379-4588.\r\n\r\n<b>Harlem Renaissance<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>Rent Party</b>\r\n\r\n2 to 6 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 9, TCL Auditorium. Hosted by Beaufort Arts Council. The event is the organization’s premier annual fundraiser and supports a range of educational programming and community activities for artists and schools in Beaufort County. This year’s event will feature live music from some of the region’s top jazz musicians and singers performing popular jazz standards through the decades, as well as dance performances, literary readings, a silent auction and a surprise that is sure to have everyone talking. The opening reception begins at 2 and the concert starts at 4 p.m. To order tickets, go to: www.beaufortartscouncil.org, or call 843-379-ARTS(2787). Ticket prices are $40.\r\n\r\n<b>Full Moon Lighthouse Climb</b>\r\n\r\n5:45 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 9, Hunting Island Lighthouse Complex. Cost $15. Come and join a naturalist in climbing the lighthouse to explore the stars and the full moon all from the quiet of the lighthouse. Must be 44-inches tall to climb. Pre-registration is required. 15-person limit. For more information, contact the Nature Center at 843-838-7437.\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort Sportfishing<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>and Diving Club’s<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>February meeting</b>\r\n\r\n7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, Beaufort Yacht Club, Lady’s Island off Meridian Road. The social begins at 6:30 p.m. February\'s species is a great Lowcountry table fair – Sheephead. Local, well known Captain Kevin Mears of Cast Away Charters will be the presenter. Congratulations to John Mucha, winner of the monthly weigh-in drawing sponsored by Beaufort Boat &amp; Dock Supply. Guests are welcome. No reservations are needed. For more information, contact Captain Frank Gibson at 843-522-2122 or email fgibson@islc.net.\r\n\r\n<b>Valentine’s Day Couples Lighthouse Climb</b>\r\n\r\n5:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 14, Hunting Island Lighthouse Complex. Cost $20 per person. Take a tour of Hunting Island Lighthouse and watch the sunset and moonrise over the ocean with your Valentine. Must be 44-inches tall to climb. Pre-registration is required. 16-person limit. For more information, contact the Nature Center at 843-838-7437.\r\n\r\n<b>Lowcountry<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>Christian Women\'s Connection luncheon</b>\r\n\r\n11:30 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 19, Hampton Hall Clubhouse, Bluffton. The featured guest will be Lila Arnold, founder of Low Country Raptors, and she will have live birds on display. Our speaker is Sharee Darian from Ridgeland. The cost $26 and must be prepaid by Feb. 12. Make checks payable to \"CWC Bluffton\" and mail to Carol Mock, 607 Argent Way, Bluffton, SC 29909. For details, call Carol at 843-705-7604.\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort Christian<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>Women’s Connection lunch</b>\r\n\r\n11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Feb. 20, Sea Island Presbyterian Church, Lady’s Island. Lunch by Holmes Catering is $18. Sheree Darian is the guest speaker. Tours of Beaufort is the focus of Bill Reynolds’ feature talk. Call Marti Myers at 843-321-0962 by Feb. 14.\r\n\r\n<b>Republican Women’s Club Membership Drive Luncheon</b>\r\n\r\n11:30 a.m. February 22, Dataw Island Club, 121 Dataw Dr., St. Helena Island. State representative Shannon Erickson will be the featured speaker. The cost of the luncheon is $30 and is by reservation only. This year is the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment that gave women the right to vote. Please join us to hear how you can get involved in the 2020 election campaigns and the celebration of our right to vote. For reservations, please call Elaine Gantt at 843-379-0056 or email eygantt@gmail.com.\r\n\r\n<b>Lowcountry Community Concert Band’s “Folk Frolic”</b>\r\n\r\n7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 157 Lady’s Island Drive. Admission is free, though free-will donations will be gratefully accepted. The program – “Folk Frolic” – includes “The Running Set” and “Rhosymedre” by Vaughan Williams, “Second Suite for Military Band,” by Gustav Holst, “Pineapple Poll (Opening Number)” based on music by Sir Arthur Sullivan, “Irish Tune from County Derry” and “Themes from ‘Green Bushes’” by Percy Grainger, and “Galop” from “Moscow, Cheremushky,” by Dmitri Shostakovich. The Lowcountry Community Concert Band consists of about 60 volunteer musicians and is sponsored by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at USC Beaufort. For more information, contact Pete Johnson at 267-884-6805, Rick Eckstein at 843-707-7813 or Carolyn Christy at 843-540-7605.\r\n\r\n<b>Sunrise Lighthouse Climb</b>\r\n\r\n6:30 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 29, Hunting Island Lighthouse Complex. Cost $15. Come and join a naturalist in climbing the lighthouse to experience the morning beauty of Hunting Island from above, while learning about the history of the lighthouse. Don’t forget to bring your camera to capture some amazing shots. A small breakfast of doughnuts and coffee is provided. Must be 44-inches tall to climb. Pre-registration is required. For more information, contact the Nature Center at 843-838-7437.\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort County Historical Society “Historically Speaking” lectures</b>\r\n\r\nAll talks, held at noon on Thursdays, are free and open to the public. Donations are welcome. First-come, first-seated, doors open 30 minutes prior to event.\r\n\r\n<b>March 12</b>: Dr. Lawrence Rowland, “Kate Gleason, Libby Rowland, and Beaufort in the 1920s,” St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis, Sr. Blvd. St. Helena Island.\r\n\r\n<b>May 7</b>: 81st annual meeting, Dr. Dale Rosengarten, “Blue Collars to Blue Serge Suits: Beaufort’s Jewish Settlers,” St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis, Sr. Blvd., St. Helena Island.\r\n\r\n<b>3rd annual St.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>Patrick’s Day Festival</b>\r\n\r\nNoon to 4 p.m., Saturday, March 14, Beaufort Town Center. The event is free and open to the public.\r\n\r\nArea restaurants and food trucks will be selling food and drinks, and there will be live entertainment. The event will also have activities for children of all ages. New to the Festival this year will be an adult and kids costume contest. The event benefits Beaufort County Animal Services. The Festival is accepting vendor applications online until March 1. Additional information can be found on the Beaufort Town Center website (www.beauforttowncenter.com) and Facebook Page (www.facebook.com/BeaufortTownCenter).\r\n\r\n<b>The Historic<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>Port Royal Museum</b>\r\n\r\n10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, 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. Informative short lectures are given every Saturday at 10:30 and 11:15 a.m. by historian Woody Collins. Great gifts featuring local artists are available. For more information. visit www.portroyalhistory.org,<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>email unionchurch1004@gmail.com or call 843-524-4333. You can also find us on Facebook!\r\n\r\n<b>Al-Anon Family Groups</b>\r\n\r\nAre you concerned about a loved one’s drinking or drug use? Join a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics and addicts who share their experience, strength, and hope to solve common problems. Free. Al-Anon meetings take place on Hilton Head Island, in Bluffton and in Okatie. Ala-Teen meetings are 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Bluffton United Methodist Church. To find a local meeting, go to al-anon-sc.org.\r\n\r\n<b>Free vessel safety checks</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort Sail and Power Squadron aka America’s Boating Club of Beaufort, a local non-profit organization with a focus on boating safety and education is offering free vessel safety checks to community boaters. Please contact Charlie Weaver at 843-836-1500 to schedule your inspection (please leave a message) or email us at beaufort.sailandpower.squadron@gmail.com.', 'What’s Happening', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'whats-happening-7', '', '', '2020-01-29 10:09:12', '2020-01-29 15:09:12', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43156', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43158, 4, '2020-01-29 10:10:48', '2020-01-29 15:10:48', '<b>Sharks slam Dolphins for region title</b>\r\n\r\nMay River wrestling claimed the Region 8-3A title with an impressive 63-6 home win over Battery Creek on Wednesday.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe Sharks racked up five pins and four forfeits to claim their second consecutive region championship.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe night started off well for the Dolphins, as Alex Linares opened the match with a decision and Larson McManigle followed a win by May River’s Pat Treacy with a decision of his own to give Battery Creek a 6-3 lead.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nMay River’s Wyatt Banfield turned the tide with a first-period pin, and the Sharks’ strong upper weights took control.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nBoth teams will open the Class 3A dual playoffs on Feb. 8. The Sharks will host the first two rounds that night, while the Dolphins will open on the road.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Eagles roll to 2nd straight region crown</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort High wrestling sewed up its second straight Region 7-4A title Wednesday with a 72-9 win at Colleton County.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nTayriq Legree (113), Ryley King (132), Mathew Durrance (138), Colton Phares (145), Michael Cenci (170), and Terrence Wilson (285) all recorded pins for the Eagles, who also benefited from six forfeits.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe Eagles will host the first two rounds of the Class 4A dual playoffs beginning at 11 a.m. on Feb. 8.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n<i>Visit LowcoSports.com for more sports briefs.</i>', 'Wrestling Round Up', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'wrestling-round-up-3', '', '', '2020-01-29 10:10:48', '2020-01-29 15:10:48', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43158', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43160, 4, '2020-01-29 10:11:47', '2020-01-29 15:11:47', '<b>By Justin Jarrett</b>\r\n\r\n<b>LowcoSports.com</b>\r\n\r\nBattery Creek was one of eight schools across the state who were scheduled for official appeals of the S.C. High School League’s proposed realignment set to go into effect for the 2020-21 school year.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nBattery Creek was slated to remain in Region 8-3A, but with May River moving up to Class 4A and Ridgeland-Hardeeville falling to Class 2A, the Dolphins would be an extreme geographic outlier in a region that would include Academic Magnet, Bishop England, Hanahan, North Charleston, and Oceanside Collegiate.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe school’s appeal, which was scheduled for Wednesday morning after press time, was to advocate for moving Battery Creek to Region 6-2A along with current region mates Lake Marion and Ridgeland-Hardeeville, as well as Burke, Philip Simmons, Timberland, and Woodland.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nBattery Creek is the 119th-largest school according to the SCHSL’s updated enrollment figures, which puts it near the bottom of the proposed Class 3A cohort. Crescent (No. 124) is the largest school currently slated for Class 2A.\r\n\r\nThe other appeals are unlikely to affect any other local schools.\r\n\r\nBeaufort High, Bluffton, Hilton Head High, and May River area all slated for Region 7-4A along with Colleton County, James Island, and the new Lucy Beckham High School in Mount Pleasant.\r\n\r\nRidgeland-Hardeeville will drop to Class 2A and compete in Region 6-2A, possibly along with Battery Creek.\r\n\r\nWhale Branch drops to Class 1A and competes in Region 7-1A along with Baptist Hill, Charleston Math &amp; Science, Cross, Lowcountry Leadership Charter, Military Magnet, Palmetto Scholars, and St. John’s.\r\n\r\nThe area’s three charter schools — Bridges Prep, Polaris Tech, and Royal Live Oaks — would compete in Region 6-1A along with Allendale-Fairfax, Bamberg-Ehrhardt, Bethune-Bowman, Branchville, and Estill.', 'Battery Creek to appeal SCHSL to move to Class 2A', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'battery-creek-to-appeal-schsl-to-move-to-class-2a', '', '', '2020-01-29 10:11:47', '2020-01-29 15:11:47', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43160', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(43322, 4, '2020-02-05 10:36:18', '2020-02-05 15:36:18', 'Ashlee Houck began her tenure this week as the Executive Director of the Beaufort Area Hospitality Association.\r\n\r\n“After a very thorough search, the Board (of Directors) is excited to welcome Ashlee Houck to lead BAHA into the future,” Board Chairman Jonathan Sullivan said in a release last week. “Ashlee brings nonprofit management experience to our organization, and I especially value her extensive knowledge of the hospitality and tourism industry.”\r\n\r\nHouck comes to BAHA from the Garrett Trails Organization in McHenry, Md., where she most recently served as the Executive Director. Houck has more than 10 years of experience in the hospitality and tourism industry with extensive knowledge in hotel and nonprofit marketing, event management, and overall operations. She earned her bachelor’s degree at West Virginia University\r\nin 2007.\r\n\r\n“I am proud to join the Beaufort Area Hospitality Association as Executive Director and am committed to advancing the promise of supporting our area partners and sponsors,” Houck said. “I look forward to bringing my enthusiasm, fresh perspective, and community-minded leadership to BAHA. Together, we will continue to build upon the organization’s success, and our focus on supporting the local hospitality industry will spur overall economic growth.”\r\n\r\nHouck ’s has been a frequent volunteer for the Special Olympics and served within her local Lions Club, where she was a recipient of the Leonard Jarrett Award. She also received the President’s Volunteer Service Award and continues her personal passion of recognizing the need for conservation and preservation of\r\nthe outdoors.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Beaufort Area Hospitality Association welcomes Houck', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'beaufort-area-hospitality-association-welcomes-houck', '', '', '2020-02-06 10:38:17', '2020-02-06 15:38:17', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43322', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43163, 4, '2020-01-29 10:14:20', '2020-01-29 15:14:20', '<b>Price of<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>Beaufort named to New Hampshire\'s Dean\'s List</b>\r\n\r\nHayden Price of Beaufort has been named to the Dean\'s List at the University of New Hampshire for earning High Honors for the fall 2019 semester. Price is majoring in History.\r\n\r\nStudents named to the Dean\'s List at the University of New Hampshire are students who have earned recognition through their superior scholastic performance during a semester enrolled in a full-time course load (12 or more graded credits).\r\n\r\nHighest honors are awarded to students who earn a semester grade point average of 3.85 or better out of a possible 4.0. Students with a 3.65 to 3.84 average are awarded high honors and students whose grade point average is 3.5 through 3.64 are awarded honors.\r\n\r\n<b>Riverview Charter re-enrollment applications due</b>\r\n\r\nRe-enrollment applications for the 2020-2021 school year at Riverview Charter School are due by 4:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31. All students must re-enroll each year.\r\n\r\nIf you have a child attending Riverview and another child who will be applying as a new student for the 2020-2021 school year, parents must complete a Re-Enrollment Application for the child returning to Riverview and a New Student Application for the sibling(s) who are applying to attend. All applications are available online through the school\'s website.\r\n\r\n<b>2 from Beaufort graduate from Coastal Carolina</b>\r\n\r\nMore than 700 students, including two from Beaufort, were eligible to participate in commencement ceremonies at Coastal Carolina University on Dec. 17, 2019, marking the last class of the decade to graduate from CCU.\r\n\r\nBeaufort’s Shaeffer Jenkins (29907) earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in management, while Beaufort’s E\'lexus Speaks (29906) earned a Bachelor of Science in exercise and sport science.\r\n\r\n“Gullah Gullah Island’s” Ron Daise, vice president for creative education at Brookgreen Gardens, was the special speaker during the two commencement cerimonies in Conway.\r\n\r\n\"Realize this day marks only the beginning of continued education. You have not yet reached the pinnacles of understanding, self-awareness, or wisdom. As said by Albert Einstein, \'intellectual growth should commence at birth and cease only at death.\' Stay hungry for knowledge,\" Daise said.\r\n\r\nDaise is known by many as \"Mr. Ron\" on Nick Jr.\'s award-winning and internationally broadcasted television program, \"Gullah Gullah Island,\" for which he and his wife Natalie performed in starring roles.\r\n\r\n<b>A dozen Beaufort students honored at Coastal Carolina</b>\r\n\r\nThree Beaufort students were among the more than 800 Coastal Carolina University students named to the President\'s List for the Fall 2019 semester.\r\n\r\nPolitical Science major Will Durbin (29907), Theatre major Xavier Jackson (29902) and Communications major Kenneth Sitkowski (29907) earned the honors.\r\n\r\nTo be named to the President\'s List, students must achieve a 4.0 grade point average (GPA) for the semester.\r\n\r\nNine Beaufort students were named to the Dean\'s List for the Fall 2019 semester for a grade point average between 3.5-3.99.\r\n\r\nThe students earning recognition were Ebony Beasley an Exercise and Sport Science major (29901); Zachary Bogle, a Management Pre-Major major (29905); James Bozeman, an Information Technology major (29902); Devin Hyatt, an Information Technology major (29907); Derek Kidd, a Recreation and Sport Management major (29906); Rachel Kirberger, a Hospitality Resort and Tourism Management major (29907); Zoe Lyons, a Marine Science major (29906); Micayla Monroe, a Marine Science major (29906); and Kyla Sebastian, a Management major (29906).\r\n\r\n<b>Auerbacher named to Delaware\'s Dean\'s List</b>\r\n\r\nWilliam Auerbacher of Beaufort (29904) has been named to the University of Delaware\'s Dean\'s List for the Fall 2018 semester.\r\n\r\nTo meet eligibility requirements for the Dean\'s List, a student must be enrolled full-time and earn a GPA of 3.5 or above (on a 4.0 scale) for the semester.\r\n\r\n<b>SD Mines names Beaufort’s Boss to Fall 2019 Dean’s List</b>\r\n\r\nFor the fall 2019 semester, Beaufort’s Andrew Boss was one of 616 South Dakota School of Mines &amp; Technology students named to the Dean’s List.\r\n\r\nIn order to merit a spot on the Dean’s List, students must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher for the semester. Full-time students must have earned a minimum of 12 credit hours for the term, while part-time students must have earned between three and 11 credit hours that term.', 'Education Briefs', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'education-briefs', '', '', '2020-01-29 10:14:21', '2020-01-29 15:14:21', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43163', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43165, 4, '2020-01-29 10:15:35', '2020-01-29 15:15:35', 'The Beaufort Film Society is seeking volunteers for the upcoming Beaufort International Film Festival taking place February 18-23.\r\n\r\nVolunteers are needed to serve as ushers, ticket takers, food servers, bartenders, stage hands, etc. For a complete list of volunteer job assignments, visit the SignUp Genius link on the festival website at beaufortfilmfestival.com.\r\n\r\nFor more information contact Rebecca Tucker at filmbeaufort@gmail.com.', 'Film festival still needs volunteers', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'film-festival-still-needs-volunteers', '', '', '2020-01-29 10:15:35', '2020-01-29 15:15:35', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43165', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43167, 4, '2020-01-29 10:17:00', '2020-01-29 15:17:00', 'At 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30, Gretchen Sorin will discuss her book Driving While Black: African American Travel and the Road to Civil Rights at the Historic Penn Center’s Frisell Hall.\r\n\r\nSorin’s book charts the revolutionary impact of the car on the African American experience — and how access to the open road transformed black life in unexpected, far-reaching ways.\r\n\r\nThe power of Sorin’s book is that it richly chronicles a history of mobility in the United States, and how black families and communities won recognition for having the same rights to interstate travel (and frequently intrastate travel) as their white counterparts. That restriction of movement — a holdover from slavery — lingered long into the 20th century and shaped the way African Americans navigated behind the wheel.\r\n\r\nA driver’s license was the first step to escaping local confinement, particularly from the Jim Crow South. And most of all, automobiles were a weapon against segregation, a mighty tool in the ascendant Civil Rights movement (i.e. you couldn’t have a successful bus boycott without black organized carpools).\r\n\r\nSorin is a distinguished professor and the director of the Cooperstown Graduate Program of the State University of New York. She has curated innumerable exhibits, including with the Smithsonian, the Jewish Museum and the New York State Historical Association. She lives in upstate New York.\r\n\r\nA PBS documentary based on this book will air in the fall of 2020. This program is made possible thanks to the generous support of the 1772 Foundation.\r\n\r\nFor more information, call the Penn Center Administration Office at 843-838-8566.\r\n<h2><strong>Want to go?</strong></h2>\r\n<b>What:</b> Presentation by Professor Gretchen Sorin, author of Driving While Black: African American Travel and the Road to Civil Rights.\r\n\r\n<b>When</b>: 6 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 30.\r\n\r\n<b>Where</b>: Penn Center’s Frissell Hall, 16 Penn Center Circle West, St. Helena Island.\r\n\r\n<b>Cost</b>: Reception, presentation and book signing are free and open to the public.', 'Author to discuss impact of the car on African American experience', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'author-to-discuss-impact-of-the-car-on-african-american-experience', '', '', '2020-01-29 10:17:00', '2020-01-29 15:17:00', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43167', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43169, 4, '2020-01-29 10:20:32', '2020-01-29 15:20:32', 'Residents and visitors to Beaufort may notice new painted benches dotted around downtown, offering a respite for people who want to sit for a few moments.\r\n\r\nThe benches were placed earlier this month in six locations throughout downtown, and were viewed by members of the South Carolina Arts Commission.\r\n\r\nThe bench project, which is under the auspices of the Beaufort Cultural Arts District Board (CDAB), began about a year-and-a-half-ago.\r\n\r\nRobb Wells, President and CEO of the Greater Beaufort &amp; Port Royal Convention &amp; Visitors Bureau and at the time a member of the CDAB, said that visitors to Beaufort indicated in surveys that the City did not offer enough seating downtown to allow them to sit and “take it all in.”\r\n\r\n“The CDAB wanted to create a solution that would foster collaboration, offers local artists visibility, and provide the seating that people said they wanted,” said Rhonda Carey, a member of the CDAB and downtown events coordinator for the City.\r\n\r\nThe collaboration began with LowCountry Habitat for Humanity, whose carpenters built each 4-foot long bench. “This served as the ‘canvas’ for each artist,” Carey said.\r\n\r\nSix partner organizations were asked to work with their artists to create a design that would reflect their organization’s mission, identity, and place in the community, Carey said. Various materials were used, including oil paint, acrylic, spray paint, and digital artwork. The project was funded by the CDAB and each of the participating organizations.\r\n\r\nArtist Omar Patterson’s “Low Country Dreaming” evokes iconic images of the Low Country – sunset, palm trees, and marsh grass – along with historically significant African-American figures – Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman and Beaufort’s legendary Robert Smalls. Patterson wanted his bench, sponsored by the Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce and situated outside that building, to have “images that were significant to Beaufort’s African-Americans.”\r\n\r\n“It took me about three weeks to paint the bench,” he said. “I enjoyed every minute of it. It’s such a blessing to be part of something so great and historic, and to capture the spirit of the Low Country.”\r\n\r\nLinda Silk Sviland painted Habitat’s bench, using the organization’s blue and green colors to show a blueprint of a home and the actual finished home. The words “these are my plans for Saturday” are painted over the blueprint – a tagline that Habitat sometimes uses.\r\n\r\n“I think it’s a wonderful way to make art,” she said. “Other cities have done beautiful sculptures, but there is no function other than beauty. This is functional art – it’s a terrific way to have the public see art that is useful.”\r\n\r\n\r\nBEAUFORT’S BENCHES\r\n\r\nBeaufort Digital Corridor\r\n\r\nArtists: Jess O’Brien, Aaron Miller, Shawn Hill, Shelley Barratt, Brian Canada\r\n\r\nTheme: Plug in\r\n\r\nLocation: Corner of Carteret and North streets\r\n\r\nBeaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce\r\n\r\nArtist: Omar Patterson\r\n\r\nTheme: Low Country Dreaming\r\n\r\nLocation: Corner of Bladen and Duke streets\r\n\r\nLowcountry Habitat for Humanity\r\n\r\nArtist: Linda Silk Sviland\r\n\r\nTheme: Seeking to put God’s love into action\r\n\r\nLocation: Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park\r\n\r\nNational Reconstruction Era National Park\r\n\r\nArtist: Ginger Noah Wareham\r\n\r\nTheme: United when the impossible suddenly became possible\r\n\r\nLocation: Corner of Craven and Scott streets\r\n\r\nSanta Elena History Center\r\n\r\nArtists: Frank Anson, Tom Van Steenbergh, Sandy Dimke, Lynne Darling\r\n\r\nTheme: Beaufort’s earliest history and heritage\r\n\r\nLocation: Courtyard at Bay and Bladen streets\r\n\r\nUniversity of South Carolina Beaufort\r\n\r\nArtists: Mary Ann Ford and John Rodriguez; master builder Greg Rawls\r\n\r\nTheme: Beaufort College – Rich Heritage of Education\r\n\r\nLocation: Entrance to Center for the Arts\r\n\r\n<i>Lainda Silk Sviland, center, painted this bench for LowCountry Habitat for Humanity.</i>', 'Sit on these painted benches, and learn more about Beaufort', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'sit-on-these-painted-benches-and-learn-more-about-beaufort', '', '', '2020-01-29 10:20:32', '2020-01-29 15:20:32', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43169', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(43172, 4, '2020-01-29 10:21:21', '2020-01-29 15:21:21', 'Registration for Beaufort County children whose parents want them to attend public school kindergarten or prekindergarten next school year will be held Feb. 1 through March 1.\r\n\r\nDuring that month, interested parents with children who will be 5 years old by Sept. 1, 2020, can complete kindergarten enrollment packets at the school serving their neighborhood’s attendance area.\r\n\r\nParents with questions about school attendance zones should call any elementary school in their area.\r\n\r\nParents with children who will be 4 years old by Sept. 1 can register for prekindergarten at their neighborhood schools.\r\n\r\nBecause space is limited for Pre-K, 4-year-olds will be assessed for possible enrollment during “Child Find” screenings the week of March 2-6. Decisions on placement for Pre-K will be made at each school after children’s screenings are complete. Children are ranked in order of greatest need for participation in the program based on the provided list of at-risk indicators.\r\n\r\nChildren who will be 6 years old by Sept. 1, 2020, should register for first grade.\r\n\r\nFor all student enrollments, parents should bring their child’s birth certificate, South Carolina Certificate of Immunization (shot record) and two proofs of residency such as a utility bill showing a home address.\r\n\r\nFor more information about registering a child in Beaufort County, call your neighborhood school or the district office’s Office of Early Childhood at 843-521-2399 or visit beaufortschools.net.\r\n\r\n<b>Birth certificates</b>\r\n\r\nFor children born in Beaufort County, birth certificates may be obtained from the Health Department/Vital Records office located in the Health Department at 601 Wilmington St. in Beaufort (843-525-7637).\r\n\r\n<b>Immunizations</b>\r\n\r\nChildren enrolling in the Beaufort County School District are required to bring a South Carolina Certificate of Immunization, which can be obtained from a private physician or clinic, the Beaufort County Health Department, Beaufort County/Jasper Comprehensive Health Services, the Naval Hospital or Volunteers of Medicine.', 'Registration set for kindergarten, pre-kindergarten students', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'registration-set-for-kindergarten-pre-kindergarten-students', '', '', '2020-01-29 10:21:21', '2020-01-29 15:21:21', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43172', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43174, 4, '2020-01-29 10:26:27', '2020-01-29 15:26:27', '<b>By Bob Sofaly</b>\r\n\r\nKindergarten, 1st- and 2nd-grade students from St. Peter’s Catholic School marked the 47th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s Roe vs. Wade decision on Wednesday, Jan. 22, with their first annual Celebration of the Unborn Child by carrying signs in procession from the school to the main sanctuary of St. Peter’s Church where they prayed the Rosary.\r\n\r\nThe inaugural event culminated with the laying of white roses at the feet of the statue of Mary to celebrate the lives of all children, born and unborn.', 'St. Peter’s students celebrate the unborn', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'st-peters-students-celebrate-the-unborn', '', '', '2020-01-29 10:26:27', '2020-01-29 15:26:27', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43174', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43180, 4, '2020-01-29 10:28:30', '2020-01-29 15:28:30', 'The Middle School Battle of the Books Team from Holy Trinity Classical Christian School took the state title at the South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA) Battle of the Books competition on Thursday, Jan. 23 in Sumter.\r\n\r\nThe group is coached and sponsored by Holy Trinity teachers Lorrie Solomons (5th Grade), Julia Connors (Upper School Latin/Literature), and Rachel Squires (PreK-4/Lion\'s Watch). This is the second year in a row that this team has won the state competition.\r\n\r\nFounded in 2012, Holy Trinity provides students with a distinctly Christian and classical education. HTCCS will graduate its first senior class in the spring of 2020 and expects to reach its enrollment cap of 450-500 in five years.\r\n\r\n\r\n<i>Right: The Holy Trinity Middle School \"Battle of the Books\" Team won the SCISA on Thursday, Jan. 23. Paticipating were, from left to right, Julia Connors (teacher sponsor), Chloe Miles (6th grade), Joan Flowers (5th grade), Macie Bruce Mohler (8th grade), Frances Calvert (6th grade), Nora Jane Mayo (6th grade), Ella Taylor (6th grade), Zayda Pruit (6th grade), Anna Kate Jones (8th grade), Samantha Lawrence (6th grade), Cate Gaillard (6th grade), Lorrie Solomons (teacher sponsor), Ben Solomons (6th grade), and Gray Chumney (6th grade).</i>', 'Holy Trinity takes SCISA ‘Battle of the Books’ state title', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'holy-trinity-takes-scisa-battle-of-the-books-state-title', '', '', '2020-01-29 10:28:30', '2020-01-29 15:28:30', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43180', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43183, 4, '2020-01-29 10:31:55', '2020-01-29 15:31:55', 'The Whale Branch girls rolled to another region win Friday, overwhelming visiting Bamberg-Ehrhardt 50-10.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nKynew Barnwell scored 20 points, Heaven Grant drained four 3-pointers for 12 points, and Zhani Thompson added nine points to lead the Warriors.\r\n\r\nWhale Branch held the Red Raiders to just three field goals, two of which came in a six-point first quarter.\r\n\r\nThe Warriors picked up another big region win on the road Tuesday, winning 44-30 at Allendale-Fairfax.\r\n\r\nThompson continued her hot streak with 20 points — including a trio of 3-pointers — while Barnwell added 12 points, and Diaz had eight to lead the Warriors.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Warriors make quick work of Red Raiders</b>\r\n\r\nWith their star back on the court, the Whale Branch boys got back to their winning ways Friday, routing visiting Bamberg-Ehrhardt 81-53.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nShawn Chisolm led the Warriors with 21 points, Javon Hogue added 14, and Nick Pringle scored 12 in his return after missing Tuesday’s loss to Allendale-Fairfax with the flu.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nShemar Williams contributed 10 points for Whale Branch.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe Warriors suffered their first region loss Tuesday, falling 63-62 in overtime at Allendale-Fairfax, with Pringle sidelined due to illness. Shawn Chisolm poured in a game-high 29 points to help the Warriors rally from a five-point halftime deficit, but Whale Branch came up short in OT. Jaylin Parrales added 10 points for Whale Branch.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;\r\n\r\n</span>\r\n\r\n<em>Above: Bamberg-Ehrhardt’s Trenasia Watson struggles for control of the ball as Whale Branch’s Jazmin Diaz, left, and Erin Rivers keep her boxed in Friday night at Whale Branch. The Warriors’ smothering defense shut down the Red Raiders in a 50-10 victory.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;Photo by Bob Sofaly</span></em>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'WB girls pick up lopsided region victory', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'wb-girls-pick-up-lopsided-region-victory', '', '', '2020-01-29 10:31:55', '2020-01-29 15:31:55', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43183', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43189, 4, '2020-01-29 10:33:57', '2020-01-29 15:33:57', '<h2><strong><i>Drafts and Beasley to renew rivalry in all-star game</i></strong></h2>\r\nThe top high school basketball players from Beaufort and Jasper counties will get their chance to shine at the inaugural Lowco Basketball Showcase on March 27-28 at Beaufort Academy.\r\n\r\nLowcoSports has partnered with Beaufort Academy and the Boys &amp; Girls Clubs of the Lowcountry to organize the event, which will feature 96 of the best hoops stars in the Lowco.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe Lowco Basketball Showcase will include two “Rising Stars” games for the top 24 boys and girls players in 10th grade and below, slam dunk and 3-point shooting competitions, and two All-Star games for the top 24 junior and senior boys and girls in the area.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe Rising Stars games and skill competitions will be held on March 27, with the All-Star games on March 28. The event is tentatively scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. each day. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nTickets for the Lowco Basketball Showcase are $15 per day or $25 for both days.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nTickets are now on sale at LowcoSports.com/Lowco-Basketball-Showcase.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nA significant portion of the proceeds from ticket sales, merchandise sales, a silent auction, and raffles will benefit the Boys &amp; Girls Clubs of the Lowcountry, particularly the club’s programs in Northern Beaufort County and Jasper County.\r\n\r\n“Our organization is extremely excited to partner with LowcoSports,” said James Dismond, Area Director of Resource Development for the Boys &amp; Girls Clubs of the Lowcountry. “This event will not only highlight the amazing talent we have in the Lowcountry, but it will also contribute to our mission in helping all youth, especially those who need us most in the Lowcountry.”<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe Lowco Basketball Showcase also will give fans a chance to see some legendary area coaches on the bench once again. Former Battery Creek coach John Drafts and former Beaufort High coach Bruce Beasley have agreed to serve as the head coaches for the boys all-star game on March 28, rekindling a crosstown rivalry that spanned four decades. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe event will be unique to the area and serve to shine a spotlight on the talent in an area that is often overlooked due to being in a smaller media market, LowcoSports founder Justin Jarrett said.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n“BA athletics director Nick Field actually came to me with the idea of hosting a postseason all-star game last year, and I was too intimidated by the logistics to take on such a big project,” Jarrett said. “When he mentioned again this year, I said, ‘Let’s do it!,’ and we ran with the idea.”\r\n\r\nWhen they stopped running, the idea had grown far beyond the scope of a simple all-star game and more closely resembled NBA All-Star Weekend - or week, as the case may be.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe week of festivities will tip off with a VIP sponsor party, at which team captains will draft their squads, and it will conclude with an awards presentation following the boys all-star game on Saturday.\r\n\r\nA wide range of sponsorship packages are available, ranging from title and presenting sponsorships to supporting sponsorships starting at $250.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n“We want every business in the community who wants to be a part of this special event to have that opportunity,” Jarrett said. “LowcoSports, much like the Boys &amp; Girls Clubs of the Lowcountry, is all about inclusion and building community. We want this to be an annual event that instills pride in our community and celebrates the talented student-athletes here in the Lowco that are too often overlooked.”<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>', 'LowcoSports announces inaugural Lowco Basketball Showcase', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'lowcosports-announces-inaugural-lowco-basketball-showcase', '', '', '2020-01-29 10:33:57', '2020-01-29 15:33:57', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43189', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43192, 4, '2020-01-29 10:36:07', '2020-01-29 15:36:07', '<b>Provided by Wells Fargo Advisors</b>\r\n\r\nAfter a decade of reaping the benefits of a bull market in U.S. stocks, today’s investors face a volatile market—and proper positioning of your portfolio in the face of mixed economic signals has become increasingly important.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nIn the “2019 Midyear Outlook Report: Eyes Forward—Opportunities and Obstacles,” Wells Fargo Investment Institute (WFII) strategists detail opportunities and obstacles in an aging bull market that could help you maintain a forward focus—and stick close to your long-term strategic target allocations.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nHere, WFII strategists offer five tips for positioning your portfolio.\r\n\r\n• <b>Rebalance when volatility strikes. </b>Take steps to maintain the strategic or long-term target allocation designed to help achieve your long-term goals. As markets rise, the positions may need to be trimmed and the cash held or reallocated to markets where valuations are better. As markets fall, the opportunity may arise to restore the target allocation.\r\n\r\n• <b>Help reduce price volatility with income-generating assets.</b> Income is a sometimes overlooked component of portfolio returns. To potentially improve the income-generating ability of a portfolio, you can lengthen the duration of your high-quality bonds. Dividend-paying stocks and REITs offer additional streams of portfolio income.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n• <b>Use cash to your advantage.</b> If your portfolio already holds a sizable amount of cash consider investing your cash in case markets correct in the coming months. Another potential strategy is dollar cost averaging, which involves investing cash over time to take advantage of market fluctuations.*\r\n\r\n• <b>Consider greater exposure to emerging market equities and sectors that represent higher-quality earnings. </b>Investing in international assets can help you further diversify your portfolio. Valuations in many emerging markets look attractive, and recent economic data point to stable economies in China and other developing countries. As for U.S. equity markets, WFII strategists favor sectors such as Information Technology and Industrials, areas of the market with higher-quality earnings.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n• Add strategies that can benefit from various market conditions. A bear market can occur with little warning. Adding assets that can profit in both up and down markets may help prepare your portfolio for possible downturns.\r\n\r\n<i>*A periodic investment plan such as dollar cost averaging does not ensure a profit or protect against a loss in declining markets. Since such a strategy involves continuous investment, the investor should consider his or her ability to continue purchases though periods of low price levels.</i>\r\n\r\n<i>There is no guarantee that dividend-paying stocks will return more than the overall stock market. Dividends are not guaranteed and are subject to change or elimination.</i>\r\n\r\n<i>All investing involves risk including the possible loss of principal.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>Asset allocation and diversification do not guarantee investment returns or eliminate risk of loss.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>Each asset class has its own risk and return characteristics. The level of risk associated with a particular investment or asset class generally correlates with the level of return the investment or asset class might achieve. Stock markets, especially foreign markets, are volatile.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>A stock’s value may fluctuate in response to general economic and market conditions, the prospects of individual companies, and industry sectors.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>International investing has additional risks including those associated with currency fluctuation, political and economic instability, and different accounting standards. This may result in greater share price volatility.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>These risks are heightened in emerging markets. Exposure to the commodities markets may subject an investment to greater share price volatility than an investment in traditional equity or debt securities.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>Bonds are subject to market, interest rate, price, credit/default, call, liquidity, inflation, and other risks. Prices tend to be inversely affected by changes in interest rates. Cash alternatives typically offer lower rates of return than longer-term equity or fixed-income securities and may not keep pace with inflation over extended periods of time. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></i>\r\n\r\n<i>Wells Fargo Investment Institute, Inc. is a registered investment adviser and wholly-owned subsidiary of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., a bank affiliate of Wells Fargo &amp; Company. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></i>\r\n\r\n<i>This article was written by/for Wells Fargo Advisors and provided courtesy of Whitney McDaniel, CFP®, Associate Vice President – Investment Officer in Beaufort, SC at 843-524-1114.</i>\r\n\r\n<i>Investments in securities and insurance products are: NOT FDIC-INSURED/NOT BANK-GUARANTEED/MAY LOSE VALUE</i>\r\n\r\n<i>Wells Fargo Advisors is a trade name used by Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, Member SIPC, a registered broker-dealer and non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo &amp; Company.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>Any third-party posts, reviews or comments associated with this listing are not endorsed by Wells Fargo Advisors and do not necessarily represent the views of Whitney McDaniel or Wells Fargo Advisors and have not been reviewed by the Firm for completeness or accuracy.</i>\r\n\r\n<i>© 2019 Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC. All rights reserved.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></i>', 'Five Ways to Run With an Aging Bull Market', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'five-ways-to-run-with-an-aging-bull-market', '', '', '2020-01-29 10:36:07', '2020-01-29 15:36:07', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43192', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43194, 4, '2020-01-29 10:37:12', '2020-01-29 15:37:12', '<b>County offering free electronics recycling</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Public Works Department Solid Waste and Recycling Section will host two free electronics events for county residents. The events will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8,<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>at the Beaufort County Public Works locations at 9 Benton Field Road in Bluffton and 140 Shanklin Road in Beaufort.\r\n\r\nThe event is open to all county residents, and any personal computers, laptops, CRT monitors, LCD monitors, CRT televisions, non-CRT televisions, printers, hard drives and miscellaneous electronics (microwaves, cell phones, radios, fax machines, and typewriters) will be accepted.\r\n\r\nFor more information, visit www.beaufortcountysc.gov/recycle or contact the Solid Waste and Recycling Section at 843-255-2736.\r\n\r\n<b>Rogue Rescue holding fundraising raffle</b>\r\n\r\nRogue Rescue and Sanctuary animal shelter in Bluffton is holding a fundraiser raffle for a donated private flight for up to four people from Beaufort to St. Simons Island, Ga., a barbecue lunch and the return flight. There are no blackout dates, and scheduling is flexible if weather does not permit. Dr. Keith Guest is the owner of the plane and pilot.\r\n\r\nTickets are $25 and can be purchased at Hemmingways in Beaufort or via paypal at roguerescueandsanctuary@gmail.com with a mailing address so a ticket can be mailed to them.\r\n\r\nThe drawing will be held Feb. 8 at the Petco in Bluffton. You need not be present to win. Contact Renee Bishop at 803-671-1604 for more information.\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort Aviation Association elects officers</b>\r\n\r\nAt its annual meeting recently, the Beaufort Aviation Association elected its officers for the next two years. The group elected Jean Sulc as Secretary, Kevin McGuire as Treasurer, Jaden Vazquez as Vice President and James Atkins as President.\r\n\r\nThe BAA is committed to recruiting new pilots and improving the economic contribution to the community of Beaufort’s airport. Among the group’s accomplishments of the last two years were conducting two Aviation Career Days with more than 250 attending in 2019; funding the installation of a security gate near the hangars; flying for free more than 100 local children and adults; and helping change the airport’s name to Beaufort Executive Airport. For info contact James Atkins at 843-812.9909. or jim@flybeaufort.com.', 'News Briefs', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'news-briefs-139', '', '', '2020-01-29 10:37:12', '2020-01-29 15:37:12', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43194', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43196, 4, '2020-01-29 10:38:21', '2020-01-29 15:38:21', 'The Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce will be holding First Friday on Feb. 7.&nbsp;The event will be hosted by H&amp;H Comprotax Beaufort, LLC (Wilma Holman). This networking event is for all members and the community at large.\r\n\r\nEveryone is invited. The meeting generally starts at 5:30 p.m. and ends by 8 p.m. Bring your business cards to exchange. There will be light refreshments and giveaways. For more information call 843-379-4588.', 'Black Chamber holding First Friday event', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'black-chamber-holding-first-friday-event', '', '', '2020-01-29 10:38:21', '2020-01-29 15:38:21', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43196', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43198, 4, '2020-01-29 10:39:48', '2020-01-29 15:39:48', 'A 48-year-old Lady’s Island man has been convicted of harassing a former girlfriend, according to a release from the 14th Circuit Solicitor’s Office.\r\n\r\nJason John Owen, 48, was found guilty Thursday, Jan. 23 of first-degree harassment. He received the maximum sentence for the offense, five years.\r\n\r\n“The victim in this case worried things would continue to escalate,” said Julie Butner of the 14th Circuit Solicitor’s Office, who prosecuted the case. “The defendant went to great and unrelenting lengths to torment this woman and her family.”\r\n\r\nAfter the victim ended the relationship in 2016 and moved away to escape, Owen drove more than 600 miles to her new home, bearing roses, pictures and cards. He returned to Beaufort and continued harassing her by sending unwanted mail; hacking her email and bank accounts; and making “spoof” calls to her and her family members. Owen left roses outside the Beaufort home of the victim’s elderly mother when the victim was in town visiting.\r\n\r\nThe woman’s move to another state is not uncommon. One in seven stalking victims move as a result of their victimization, according to The Stalking Prevention, Awareness, and Resource Center.\r\n\r\nOwen was on probation when arrested. He had previous convictions for larceny, driving under the influence, first-degree harassment and a probation revocation.\r\n\r\nOwen was originally charged with stalking. The jury returned a guilty verdict for harassment following a two-day trial in Beaufort County General Sessions Court.\r\n\r\nAt the sentencing, the woman told the judge: \"For years, I have been a victim, but tonight, as of 9 p.m., I am a survivor.”\r\n\r\nCircuit Court Judge Jocelyn Newman handed down Thursday’s sentence.', 'Lady’s Island man convicted of harassing former girlfriend, sentenced', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'ladys-island-man-convicted-of-harassing-former-girlfriend-sentenced', '', '', '2020-01-29 10:39:48', '2020-01-29 15:39:48', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43198', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43201, 4, '2020-01-29 10:41:20', '2020-01-29 15:41:20', 'Construction had its strongest year yet, according to a release from the city.\r\n\r\nPermits were issued for a total of 142 single-family and multifamily homes or apartments, while eight commercial buildings were approved.\r\n\r\nThese numbers represent a 100 percent increase in residential units compared to the previous year. The total value of commercial development was $44 million, and residential construction was almost $22 million.\r\n\r\nThe City approved 50 single-family home permits, and 92 multifamily units, or a total of nine apartment buildings.\r\n\r\nThe commercial buildings included Longhorn Steakhouse, which is scheduled to open in Beaufort on Roberts Smalls Parkway on Jan. 28. The 111-room Springhill Suite Hotel, under construction on Boundary Street, is expected to open later this year. The residential multifamily construction includes Pine Court Apartments and Ribaut Senior Living, both on Ribaut Road.\r\n\r\nA total of 1,155 construction permits were approved in 2019. Total revenue from permits was $462,884, including $281,000 in new construction permits.', 'City sets record in 2019 for new construction permits', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'city-sets-record-in-2019-for-new-construction-permits', '', '', '2020-01-29 10:41:20', '2020-01-29 15:41:20', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43201', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43203, 4, '2020-01-29 10:45:49', '2020-01-29 15:45:49', '<b>Special to The Island News</b>\r\n\r\nThe Friends of Hunting Island hosted a celebration of the completion of Phase 1 of the refurbishing of the Visitor’s Center at Hunting Island State Park on Saturday, Jan. 25.\r\n\r\nMember volunteers, the artists and sculptors who worked on the project, South Carolina Parks, Recreation and Tourism officials and other invited guests attended.\r\n\r\nPhase 2 of the work will include the building of the Virtual Lighthouse, which will enable those who cannot climb the 184 steps to the top of the actual Lighthouse to enjoy the 360-degree view through videos of the actual surrounding scene.\r\n\r\nThe Visitor’s Center with new exhibit room is open to the public while the work on Phase 2 is being completed.\r\n\r\n<em>Above: Party attendees, muralist Aki Kato, Kathy Conroy Harvey and novelist Cassandra King Conroy of the Pat Conroy Literary Center.</em>', 'Hunting Island Visitor’s Center celebrates a milestone', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'hunting-island-visitors-center-celebrates-a-milestone', '', '', '2020-01-29 10:45:49', '2020-01-29 15:45:49', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43203', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43207, 4, '2020-01-29 10:47:52', '2020-01-29 15:47:52', '<h2><b>AMIkids Beaufort’s job training program targets at-risk youth</b></h2>\r\n<b>By MINDY LUCAS</b>\r\n\r\nThanks to a federal grant and the local arm of a national nonprofit, area teens and young adults who have dropped out of school may soon get a second chance to turn their lives around through a nationally recognized job training program.\r\n\r\nAMIkids Beaufort, which serves at-risk youth from across South Carolina, was recently awarded a $1.1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor for a program that features nationally accredited construction and welding training.\r\n\r\nA comprehensive educational and training program, YouthBuild gives teens and young adults between the ages of 16 and 24 who have dropped out of high school a chance to earn their GED while learning much-needed job skills.\r\n\r\nThe pre-apprenticeship program also provides job readiness training, leadership development opportunities and career-focused mentoring.\r\n\r\nThe organization was notified it had won the sizable grant for the program in December and has been working out its details with those from the national organization, said John Harris, president of AMIkids Beaufort Board of Trustees.\r\n\r\nVocational education and job placement programming is something AMIKids Beaufort already offered, but the addition of YouthBuild will help expand its services and reach even more boys and young men, Harris said.\r\n\r\n“… So that when our young men leave our program, they take with them not only the tools to stay out of trouble with the law, but also the tools to help them find decent jobs with decent pay,” he said.\r\n\r\nA national organization, AMIkids has been serving at-risk youth for more than 30 years and has 44 programs spread out across nine states.\r\n\r\nSouth Carolina has several AMIkids programs in different regions of the state. Each sends its area’s at-risk youth to another region so that kids are less likely to run away or leave the program, Harris said.\r\n\r\nParticipants for YouthBuild will be referred to the program by the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice.\r\n\r\nHarris said for many of the boys, the program is their last chance before winding up behind bars.\r\n\r\n“One thing that helps them to stay out of trouble, is that we offer behavior modification,” he said. “That’s the whole key behind this program.”\r\n\r\nHarris went on to say it costs the state of South Carolina three times more to house and imprison youth than to it does to train them through their program.\r\n\r\n“(Also), our program has a nearly 80 percent success rate versus if they go behind bars,” he said.\r\n\r\nThe YouthBuild program will begin in May at AMIkids’ Beaufort campus in Dale. The campus features an onsite classroom and construction training facility.\r\n\r\nParticipants will receive GED test preparation in a classroom setting and vocational training using the National Center for Construction Education and Research Core’s Welding I curriculum and OSHA’s 10-hour curriculum.\r\n\r\nThrough a partnership with LowCountry Habitat for Humanity, participants will also help build or renovate a home or other construction project and will receive additional training at other active construction sites, Harris said.\r\n\r\n“They’ll put in between 140 to 200 hours each,” Harris said.\r\n\r\nThe program is a win-win since participants gain real-world job site skills while communities are able to fill jobs with skilled local workers, Harris said.\r\n\r\nAMIkids Beaufort was the only program in South Carolina to receive the YouthBuild grant, and one of only 64 in the nation. It is only the second time the national organization has been awarded the grant. Baton Rouge was awarded a YouthBuild grant in 2019, Harris said.\r\n\r\nThe three-year grant comes with a targeted goal of reaching at least 64 at-risk youth and young adults. In addition, the AMIkids Beaufort is required to raise matching dollars, or $80,700 over the life of the grant.\r\n\r\nThe organization plans to make the program the focus of its signature fundraising event, an annual croquet tournament at Brays Island Plantation. The tournament is planned for May 1 and 2.\r\n\r\nThose interested learning more about the tournament or in making a donation can find out more at www.amikids.org (click on “find a local program” and enter “Beaufort”), or can email john@harrispillow.com or call 843-263-5329.', 'Beaufort nonprofit receives $1.1 million grant', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'beaufort-nonprofit-receives-1-1-million-grant', '', '', '2020-01-29 10:47:52', '2020-01-29 15:47:52', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43207', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43210, 4, '2020-01-29 10:49:24', '2020-01-29 15:49:24', '<b>Staff reports</b>\r\n\r\nUSC Beaufort is bringing several events to the Center for the Arts for African American History Month:\r\n\r\n<b>Porgy and Bess</b>\r\n\r\n<i>12:55 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, USC Beaufort Center for the Arts</i>\r\n\r\nThis is a theater showing of a Met Opera Live broadcast in high definition. George Gershwin, inspired by a novel written by Charleston native DuBose Heyward, focused on the Gullah community on the Carolina Lowcountry coast, and the community’s life, speech and music were reflected in “Porgy and Bess.”\r\n\r\nAll seats are general admission. Adults are $20, and students are admitted for free. Tickets are available at the box office; online at www.centerforthearts.com or by calling 843-521-4145.\r\n\r\n<b>Eyes on the Prize</b>\r\n\r\n<i>5-7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 6, USC Beaufort Center for the Arts Auditorium</i>\r\n\r\nThere will be a screening and community discussion of two episodes – “Awakenings” and<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>“Two Societies” – of PBS’ acclaimed documentary Eyes on the Prize. The documentary covered 30 years of the U.S. Civil Rights Movement and brought home two Emmy Awards and two Peabody Awards.\r\n\r\nThe backdrop of USC Beaufort’s African American History Month 2020 Series, Eyes on the Prize will be followed by a “candid community dialogue about our collective vision for the future.”\r\n\r\n<b>Orangeburg Massacre</b>\r\n\r\n<i>6-8 p.m.. Saturday, Feb. 8, USC Beaufort Center for the Arts Auditorium</i>\r\n\r\nThree young, black students were killed by police gunfire on the South Carolina State University campus on the night of Feb. 8, 1968; 27 others were wounded. None of the students were armed.\r\n\r\nThis presentation includes a viewing of the documentary “Scarred Justice,” a discussion of the events and a candlelight vigil.\r\n\r\nTwo former S.C. State students who witnessed the 1968 event – Jacquelyn Fields and Jenetha Hollis – will present candid accounts of what happened that night. Joining them is Cecil Williams, the S.C. State<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>photographer during this period.\r\n\r\nA candlelight vigil to remember the victims and survivors will follow on the lawn in front of the CFA.\r\n\r\n<b>The Best of Enemies</b>\r\n\r\n<i>7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10, USC Beaufort Center for the Arts</i>\r\n\r\nAll seats are $7 for the screening of this film. Civil rights activist Ann Atwater faces off against C.P. Ellis, the Exalted Cyclops of the Ku Klux Klan in 1971 in Durham N.C. over the issue of school integration.\r\n\r\nThe movie, starring Taraji P. Henson and Sam Rockwell, is based on the true story of an unlikely relationship between Atwater and Ellis. The two eventually came together to serve as co-chairs of a community summit on desegregating public schools.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'USCB Center for the Arts hosting African American History Month events', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'uscb-center-for-the-arts-hosting-african-american-history-month-events', '', '', '2020-01-29 10:49:24', '2020-01-29 15:49:24', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43210', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43212, 4, '2020-01-29 10:50:50', '2020-01-29 15:50:50', '<b>By MINDY LUCAS</b>\r\n\r\nA Burton man has been sent to prison on murder and arson charges for his role in the killing of a disabled neighbor in December of 2016, officials say.\r\n\r\nJohn Dontue Priester, 27, was sentenced to 30 years for murder and 20 years for second-degree arson in connection with the killing of 56-year-old Teresa Seigler, according to a news release issued by the 14th Circuit Solicitor\'s Office.\r\n\r\nOn Tuesday, Jan. 21, Priester admitted to helping in Seigler’s murder and in concealing the crime by setting fire to her Burton home, the statement said.\r\n\r\nPriester was the third and final defendant convicted for Seigler’s murder by the 14th Circuit Solicitor’s Office.\r\n\r\n“Despite numerous health problems that caused her nearly constant pain, Teresa had a kind heart and was known for helping people down on their luck – people like John Priester and the other defendants,” said Assistant Solicitor Hunter Swanson, who prosecuted all three defendants.\r\n\r\n“John Priester, Brian Walls and Courtney Brock would have done about anything to keep their drug bender going. That includes robbing and killing a woman who had never been anything but kind and helpful to them. Then, John Priester tried to cover it all up with a can of gasoline and a lighter,” Swanson said.\r\n\r\nWalls, 38, was tried for murder and convicted in April of 2019. He was sentenced to 40 years in prison. Brock, 25, received a 30-year sentence after a jury found her guilty in October.\r\n\r\nPriester was originally to be tried in September, but proceedings were delayed by Hurricane Dorian.\r\n\r\nAll three defendants were among the residents of a mobile home two doors down from Seigler, who lived alone and sometimes needed a scooter to get around. She often gave her neighbors food and allowed them to shower in her home when their utilities had been disconnected, according to the release.\r\n\r\nSeigler had health problems and took several prescription pain medications. She was killed just days after receiving a monthly disability check and using some of the money to fill her prescriptions.\r\n\r\nFirefighters were called to Seigler’s home on Falls Road on Dec. 7, 2016, to stop a blaze at her mobile home. Inside, they found what appeared to be a body rolled in a blanket and bound in duct tape.\r\n\r\nOnce outside, the first-responders cut through the tape, unraveled the blanket and discovered Seigler’s dead body. Like the blankets in which she was wrapped, her hands were bound in duct tape, the release stated.\r\n\r\nIn the trials of Walls and Brock, a forensic pathologist from the University of South Carolina testified that Seigler did not die in the fire; rather, she was likely beaten to death.\r\n\r\nShortly before the fire, a witness spotted Priester walking toward Seigler’s home and carrying a red gasoline can, similar to one arson investigators found just outside Siegler’s bedroom door.\r\n\r\nIn previous trials, multiple witnesses described a chaotic household and frequent drug use in the home occupied by Walls, Brock and Priester. One witness also testified that, around the time of Siegler’s death, Walls tried unsuccessfully to solicit her help in stealing his neighbor’s drugs.\r\n\r\nWalls’ DNA was found on a portion of the duct tape that bound Seigler’s body, which also contained Brock’s palm print and Priester’s fingerprint.\r\n\r\nWalls and Brock were apprehended in Marlboro County, near the North Carolina border, in a vehicle that had been reported stolen. Among the items found in the car were Seigler’s prescription pill bottles, a roll of duct tape and Seigler’s debit card, which had Priester’s DNA on it, the release stated.\r\n\r\nCircuit Court Judge Carmen Mullen handed down Priester’s sentence. He will serve the two sentences concurrently.', 'Burton man sentenced in connection with murder', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'burton-man-sentenced-in-connection-with-murder', '', '', '2020-01-29 10:50:50', '2020-01-29 15:50:50', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43212', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43215, 4, '2020-01-29 10:51:45', '2020-01-29 15:51:45', '<b>By MINDY LUCAS</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort County residents looking for a new place to view and interact with nature should look no further than Lady’s Island.\r\n\r\nCrystal Lake Park off Lady’s Island Drive held a grand opening for its new nature trail on Thursday, Jan. 23.\r\n\r\nPart of Phase II of the Beaufort County passive park’s construction, the opening of the trail marks the culmination of its creation, created from “putting the pieces … together one by one” over a five-year period and with an investment of about $3.5 million, said Beaufort County Councilman Paul Sommerville at the event’s ribbon cutting.\r\n\r\nThe 25-acre park features a forested habitat, salt marsh and a man-made lake with redfish and mullet. Fishing, however, is catch and release only since there is a potential for unacceptably high cancer and non-cancer health risks, a release stated.\r\n\r\nA variety of birds, including migratory and resident songbirds, have been spotted in the park as well as alligators and deer.\r\n\r\nNow that the trail is complete, visitors can walk around the lake on a raised fenced boardwalk and take in scenic views.\r\n\r\nIt’s also one of the only fresh water lakes in the area, said Stefanie Nagid, Beaufort County’s passive parks manager who was on hand for Thursday’s grand opening.\r\n\r\n“The biggest benefit of this park is the ability for the public to see alligators and birds on the lake at a safe distance and be able to have that kind of intimate interaction with nature,” she said.\r\n\r\nNagid said she’d received a lot of calls from citizens who said they didn’t realize the park was open to the public, though the final acreage was acquired in 2009.\r\n\r\nRenovations to the Butler Marine building, on the first parcel acquired, began in 2012 and the Beaufort County Open Land Trust and the Beaufort Soil and Water Conservation District moved into the building in 2017.\r\n\r\nGreen technology was also employed in the building’s renovations and the county now receives refunds from Dominion Energy.\r\n\r\nAfter the trail was opened, a group comprised of county officials and curious residents took a guided walk around the lake.\r\n\r\nJo and Guy Long who had just moved to the area in May were excited to see the new boardwalk.\r\n\r\n“Isn’t this beautiful,” said Guy Long.\r\n\r\nThe two live within about a mile of the park and said they plan to return soon.\r\n\r\n“We’ll be back and we’ll bring our doggie,” he said.', 'Years-long creation of Crystal Lake Park culminates with opening of nature trail', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'years-long-creation-of-crystal-lake-park-culminates-with-opening-of-nature-trail', '', '', '2020-01-29 10:52:23', '2020-01-29 15:52:23', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43215', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43220, 4, '2020-01-29 10:54:16', '2020-01-29 15:54:16', '<b>By MINDY LUCAS</b>\r\n\r\nAbout 80 people turned out for a Republican candidates forum held at the Quality Inn in Beaufort, on Saturday, Jan. 25.\r\n\r\nWhile candidates running for the 1st Congressional District jockeyed to position themselves as the best person to unseat Democrat Joe Cunningham, some also underscored the importance of the race on the national stage.\r\n\r\n“This is one of the top take-back targets for Republicans nationally this year,” said Charleston candidate and South Carolina state Rep. Nancy Mace.\r\n\r\nSouth Carolina’s 1st Congressional District is one of 55 seats the National Republican Congressional Committee has said it is targeting this year as part of its strategy to retake the U.S. House of Representatives.\r\n\r\nWhile candidates at the two-hour event, hosted by the Beaufort Federation of Republican Men, mostly agreed or voiced similar positions on the majority of the questions asked, there were times when they were seemingly at odds with each other.\r\n\r\nOn the question, “What is the single most important issue facing voters in S.C. 1?” Beaufort County candidate and councilman Mike Covert said he had to rebut Chris Cox’s stance on education.\r\n\r\nEarlier the Mount Pleasant candidate and founder of Bikers for Trump had cited infrastructure among other issues such as the opioid crisis among the important issues facing the district, but he also said when it came to education, South Carolinians needed to “get behind some of these narratives that are going to help our youth.”\r\n\r\n“What better way to educate the country than starting with the youth,” Cox said.\r\n\r\nCovert said, “I believe the federal government needs to get completely out of that business.” He added that “bureaucrats” and Capitol Hill was the “last place” education needs to be addressed.\r\n\r\n“Parents, you should be able to send your child to public school, private school, church school, home school, Catholic school, Protestant school, whatever school fits. That’s the American way of life,” he said.\r\n\r\nCandidates were also asked what criteria they would use when voting on “spending bills.”\r\n\r\nCox said he would stand on conservative principals.\r\n\r\n“Does anybody out there know who’s stealing from Peter to pay Paul?\" he said. “It’s the Democrats. We’ve got to clean this house out.”\r\n\r\nHowever, Mace argued that it wasn’t just Democrats who were growing the budget.\r\n\r\n“Who else is growing the budget? It’s Republicans. They’ve done it too,” she said, adding that voters needed to elect “a true fiscal conservative.”\r\n\r\nOn other issues the candidates mostly agreed.\r\n\r\nAsked what actions they would take to secure the border, Bluffton candidate Brad Mole said, “We welcome immigrants as long as they adhere to the laws of America and that we have set.”\r\n\r\nOn border security, he said there could be “some more regulations removed in order that those in law enforcement can do their job.”\r\n\r\nMace said, “You cannot put America first if you do not secure America first.”\r\n\r\nCox said, “We have to get behind our President and we have to support asylum reform,” adding that he may be the only candidate who has seen the border first hand.\r\n\r\nCovert said measures such as artificial intelligence should be used to secure the border and added that “the wall has got to be built.”\r\n\r\nFinancial planner and member of Mount Pleasant’s town council Kathy Landing agreed with Covert about building a wall, adding that the President should have the funding he needs “to finish that.”\r\n\r\nShe also took issue with birthright citizenship, which is protected under the 14th Amendment.\r\n\r\n“We have to end things like you can come over, and you’re pregnant, and you have a baby here, and all of a sudden now you suddenly have a child who is a citizen. It’s ridiculous to have these types of laws,” she said.\r\n\r\n“Sanctuary cities,” she said, was another issue.\r\n\r\n“It makes absolutely no sense that there are places in this country that get federal money and yet they can say we are going to break the laws of this country by protecting and harboring people even if they’ve committed crimes,” she said.\r\n\r\nCandidates were also asked by the federation, “What are your plans to curtail entitlement abuse in programs such as welfare, food stamps, Section 8 housing, Obama phones and Medicaid.”\r\n\r\nMole said he believed the question goes back to the “American family” and children who are born out of wedlock. He also stated that regulations should be removed to allow organizations to better connect with the federal government.\r\n\r\nMace said she would “look towards technology” to solve some of the “waste, fraud and abuse issues.”\r\n\r\nCox answered the question by saying, “No freebies. Not on my watch folks. That’s got to stop.”\r\n\r\nCovert said he hated the word entitlement “when it is used wrong.”\r\n\r\n“They call Social Security entitlement. They do a lot of that fuzzy math and I don’t like that,” he said. He went on to say the budget process needs to be done properly and the federal government needs to be limited in size and scope.\r\n\r\n“When you start doing these things, the trickle down effect, I can’t believe I’m using that, goes into play,” he said.\r\n\r\nLanding also referred to cutting waste and referred to the U.S. Government and Accountability Office (GAO)’s annual report on reducing redundancy of programs and waste.\r\n\r\nShe also said better judges were needed to take a look at such things as the inclusion of pain and suffering as a qualifying condition for social security’s disability program.\r\n\r\n“That’s not right because that’s not what that disability program was set up for, and it’s robbing everyone,” she said. “So we need much better judges and the President is working hard on that.”\r\n\r\nSouth Carolina’s Republican Party Primary is June 9, 2020.\r\n\r\n<i>Mike Covert, center, holds a copy of the U.S. Constitution as he makes his remarks during the Republican candidate forum detailing why he should be elected to replace Democrat Joe Cunningham for South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. At rear, from left are fellow Republican candidates Brad Mole, left, Nancy Mace, Chris Cox and Kathy Landing. Photo by Bob Sofaly.</i>', 'Republican candidates make their case for 1st District nomination at forum', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'republican-candidates-make-their-case-for-1st-district-nomination-at-forum', '', '', '2020-01-30 09:17:30', '2020-01-30 14:17:30', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43220', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(43228, 4, '2020-02-05 13:03:13', '2020-02-05 18:03:13', '<strong>By LEE SCOTT</strong>\r\n\r\nThere was a recent announcement in the newspaper about the recycling program going on in Beaufort County on Feb. 8. It takes place over at the Beaufort County Recycling Center at 120 Shanklin Road which is near the Marine Corps Air Station.\r\n\r\nThis announcement motivated me to pull out some of our old electronics.\r\n\r\nIt did not take long for the dining room table to look like a counter in an old Radio Shack Store. There were old phones, old radios, personal computers, a laser jet printer, and a box of unidentifiable cords. I also found two old (broken) DVD players. Time to purge!\r\n\r\nLike many of our friends, we have hesitated to recycle any of these electronics because of all the private information still loaded on them. And we are not savvy to know how to strip the information.\r\n\r\nI asked one of my IT gurus about getting rid of old computers and he said, “I do not get rid of them. I just extend my network capacity.”\r\n\r\n“Huh?” I replied.\r\n\r\nHe was no help at all.\r\n\r\nThen I went on YouTube because it seems like there is a video for everything you want to do. I found the information to remove the hard drive from my 2010 Sony Personal Computer.\r\n\r\nThere was also information on how to “clean” phones. But without the proper cords to charge the old phones, it was impossible.\r\n\r\nI had also considered just selling some of the old iPhones. Turned out our pile included three old Apple iPhones.\r\n\r\nI called one of the places that buys old cell phones and the agent suggested I go out to my garage, grab a hammer and smash the Apple iPhone 3 to pieces.\r\n\r\nTalk about rude! I spent good money on that phone. It evidently has no value.\r\n\r\nThat is the problem. We all paid good money for these devices and now they are worthless.\r\n\r\nAs you can imagine, no one was giving me any good suggestions for wiping the memory, but my daughter suggested that I look at chargers from other devices.\r\n\r\nSure enough, I found my old cracked iPad (another thing on the table) and it had a charger that fit the old phones. I charged the phones, went to the settings and put the phones back to factory default setting, which supposedly wiped the memory.\r\n\r\nI am not sure, but if anyone wants my contacts from 10 years ago, have at them.\r\n\r\nSo, my suggestion to the people running these recycling days: Have a seminar to instruct the public on how to wipe off all the private information.\r\n\r\nBecause, if most people are like us, this stuff is piling up in their homes and it really needs to go.\r\n\r\n<i>Lee Scott, a writer and recent retiree, shares her everyday observations about life after career. A former commercial banker responsible for helping her clients to reach their business objectives, Scott now translates those analytical skills to her writings. She lives on St. Helena Island and enjoys boating, traveling and reading.</i>', 'Electronics recycling should come with some instructions', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'electronics-recycling-should-come-with-some-instructions', '', '', '2020-02-05 13:03:13', '2020-02-05 18:03:13', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43228', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43230, 4, '2020-02-05 13:04:59', '2020-02-05 18:04:59', '<b>Beaufort’s Vogt earnes MBA from USC Aiken</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort’s Daniel Vogt (29902) earned his Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of South Carolina Aiken in December.\r\n\r\n<i>USC Aiken offers undergraduate and master\'s degrees to approximately 3,700 students in 50 programs of study. USC Aiken is </i>ranked the No. 2 public regional college in the South by U.S. News &amp; World Report.\r\n\r\n<b>Local students named to President\'s List at Clemson</b>\r\n\r\nSixteen Beaufort students were named to the fall 2019 President\'s List at Clemson University.\r\n\r\nThey are Robin W. Bridgers (Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management), Margaret Elaine Crisologo (Health Science), Maxwell Cole Marley Crisologo (Biological Sciences), Maya Christine Dixon (Special Education), Robert W. Fanning (Industrial Engineering), Cortney Nichole Gray (Pre-Business), Hope Chandler Gray (Marketing), Michael A. Gulledge (Criminal Justice), May Mazyck Harrelson (Political Science), Halli Rose Nold (Health Science), Grace D. Rhodes (Biological Sciences), Josephine L.C. Rohrer (Language and International Trade), Andrew Graham Stoddard (Biological Sciences), Carly Maria Wahlberg (Pre-Business), Maggie A. Williams (Criminal Justice) and Alan Hayes Wiser (Computer Science).\r\n\r\nTo be named to the President\'s List, a student must achieve a 4.0 (all As) grade-point average.\r\n\r\n<b>Local students named to the Dean\'s List at Clemson</b>\r\n\r\nThirty-two Beaufort students were named to the Dean\'s List at Clemson University for the fall 2019 semester.\r\n\r\nThey are Mary Margaret Bell Achurch (Language and International Health), Paul James A. Balmediano (General Engineering), Jade Alexis Briaud (Animal and Veterinary Science), Keaton C. Butler (Industrial Engineering), Brycen Nichole Campbell (Pre-Business), Jacob Steven Denton (Biological Sciences), Heyward Fletcher Derrick (Biological Sciences), Emily S. Eggers (Philosophy), Sarah C. Fanning (Psychology), Perry E. Gallant (Psychology), Taylor M. Gates (Psychology), Katherine Nicole Gay (Wildlife and Fisheries Biology), Emily Caroline Goude (Health Science), Trevor S. Guynup (Civil Engineering), Adriana Ruth Heath (Political Science), Emma Dyan Hincher (Visual Arts), Malia Lynn Kaneshige (Biological Sciences), Mary Blake Keane (Wildlife and Fisheries Biology), Benjamin Ryan Kelley (Animal and Veterinary Science), Caroline Noelle Lesesne (English), Morgan Elizabeth Louw (English), Grace Tuttle Lubkin (Psychology), Akasha G. Nelson (Psychology), Evelyn Marie Patterson (Mathematics Teaching), Anna Miciah Pendarvis (English), Taylor S. Rabon (Marketing), Caroline Samira Strever (Graphic Communications), Allison Elizabeth Suber (Animal and Veterinary Science), Morgan Elizabeth Summers (Psychology), Marielle N. Van Vulpen (Civil Engineering), Taylor W. Watts Jr. (Secondary Education) and Braden J. Wilson (Management).\r\n\r\nTo be named to the Dean\'s List, a student achieved a grade-point average between 3.50 and 3.99 on a 4.0 scale.\r\n\r\n<b>College of Charleston announces President\'s List and Dean\'s List</b>\r\n\r\nThe College of Charleston congratulates more than 1,800 students who were named to the Fall 2019 President\'s List and Dean\'s List, including several from Beaufort.\r\n\r\nCarrie Sanzone (Accounting), Cassandra Knoppel (Historic Preservation/Commercial Planning), Clarissa Reyes (Public Health) and Luke McGuire (Computer Science) have been named to the President\'s List.\r\n\r\nTo qualify for President\'s List (Highly Distinguished), students must earn a GPA of 3.800 or higher and complete a minimum of 14 semester hours.\r\n\r\nEmily Potter (Marine Biology), Grace Cody (Political Science) and Josean Jaramillo (Undecided) have been named to the Dean\'s List.\r\n\r\nTo quality for Dean\'s List (Distinguished), students must earn a GPA of 3.600 or higher and complete a minimum of 14 semester hours.\r\n\r\n<b>2 from Beaufort make USC Aiken Dean\'s List for Fall 2019</b>\r\n\r\nThe University of South Carolina Aiken congratulates those students who made the Dean\'s List for Fall 2019, including Roshard Campbell of Beaufort (29906), whose major is Fine Arts, and Nicole Underwood of Beaufort (29906), whose major is Nursing.\r\n\r\nTo earn this distinction, students must be enrolled full-time and maintain a GPA of at least 3.5.', 'Education Briefs', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'education-briefs-2', '', '', '2020-02-05 13:04:59', '2020-02-05 18:04:59', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43230', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43232, 4, '2020-02-05 13:06:35', '2020-02-05 18:06:35', 'The Beaufort County School District is accepting school choice applications for the 2020-21 academic year, the sixth year of the district’s expanded choice initiative.\r\n\r\nSchool choice applications are posted to the district’s website and must be submitted online by midnight Saturday, Feb. 29. Parents who don’t have Internet access may request application assistance at any district school or through the district office’s Instructional Services division.\r\n\r\nCurriculum options approved by the Board of Education include such instructional choices as Montessori, advanced math and science, International Baccalaureate, arts infused, Classical Studies, early college and leadership programs.\r\n\r\nBeaufort County students who attend choice programs do not pay extra tuition, although families are responsible for their students’ transportation if they live outside of school attendance zones Choice schools serve children who live in their attendance zones in addition to students from outside the zone who apply to attend.\r\n\r\nAll district schools maintain a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics focus, as well as a core that includes the arts, world languages and technology.\r\n\r\nIf the number of choice applications at a school would cause the school to exceed its overall enrollment capacity, or if approved applications would push an individual choice program beyond its capacity, a lottery would be held to determine which applications are approved.\r\n\r\nNine schools potentially have no availability for choice because they are at or above capacity.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>Those schools are Coosa Elementary; H.E. McCracken Middle; Hilton Head Island High School; Hilton Head Island Middle; May River High School; Okatie Elementary; Pritchardville Elementary; Red Cedar Elementary and River Ridge Academy.\r\n\r\nParents may still apply at those schools, however, and if limited space becomes available, a lottery would be held later this spring.\r\n\r\nA number of district schools have scheduled information fairs to acquaint parents and students with their specific academic choice programs. Here are the north-of-the-Broad options:\r\n\r\nBattery Creek High (Feb. 13 at 6 p.m.)\r\n\r\nBeaufort Elementary (Feb. 6, Montessori at 5:30 p.m. and AMES at 6:30 p.m.; program tours on Feb. 10 and Feb. 20 – 8:30 a.m. for AMES at 10:15 a.m. for Montessori)\r\n\r\nBeaufort High (Feb. 4 5-7 p.m.)\r\n\r\nBeaufort Middle (Feb. 19 at 6 p.m.)\r\n\r\nBroad River Elementary (Feb. 13 at 6 p.m.)\r\n\r\nLady’s Island Middle (Feb. 18, 9:30-11:30 a.m.)\r\n\r\nPort Royal Elementary (Feb. 20 at 6:30 p.m.)\r\n\r\nJoseph S. Shanklin Elementary (Feb. 6, 9:30-11:30 a.m.)\r\n\r\nRobert Smalls International Academy (Feb. 6 at 9:30 a.m.)\r\n\r\nSt. Helena Elementary (Feb. 6, 9:30-11:30 a.m.)\r\n\r\nWhale Branch Elementary (Feb. 3 at 5:30 p.m.)', 'School choice applications available online — Deadline to apply Feb. 29', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'school-choice-applications-available-online-deadline-to-apply-feb-29', '', '', '2020-02-05 13:06:35', '2020-02-05 18:06:35', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43232', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43234, 4, '2020-02-05 13:07:44', '2020-02-05 18:07:44', 'The South Carolina State Fair is accepting applications for its Ride of your Life Scholarship program.\r\n\r\nFifty $6,000 scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors across the state and will be paid out at $1,500 a year over four years. Students pursuing two-year degrees will receive $1,500 per year over the two-\r\nyear period.\r\n\r\nThe scholarship funds must be used at a South Carolina university, college, or institution and may cover tuition or other educational expenses such as on-campus housing, a computer\r\nor textbooks.\r\n\r\nScholarships are awarded based on academic and extracurricular achievement, communication skills, need and completeness of the application.\r\n\r\nScholarship applications must be completed online at SCStateFair.org by March 15. The State Fair Scholars will be notified in early May.\r\n\r\nThe South Carolina State Fair “Ride of Your Life” Scholarship Program awards $300,000 in scholarships each year.\r\n\r\n“Education is the fair’s mission, and we created this program to support young adults with big dreams for the future,” State Fair general manager Nancy Smith said in a release. “When patrons visit our annual fair to enjoy hand-crafted exhibits, novel foods, and thrilling rides, they’re supporting our mission to educate and empower South Carolina’s youth.”\r\n\r\nProspective scholars or parents can get additional information by contacting Betsy Cooper at betsyc@scstatefair.org or 803-799-3387, ext. 110.\r\n\r\nA list of last year’s “Ride of Your Life” scholars can also be found online at SCStateFair.org.', 'State Fair accepting applications for Ride of Your Life Scholarship', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'state-fair-accepting-applications-for-ride-of-your-life-scholarship', '', '', '2020-02-05 13:07:44', '2020-02-05 18:07:44', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43234', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43236, 4, '2020-02-05 13:08:46', '2020-02-05 18:08:46', '<h2><b>Creek will remain in Region 8-3A</b></h2>\r\nThe S.C. High School League denied Battery Creek’s appeal — and the seven others from schools throughout the state — on Tuesday and Wednesday in Columbia, essentially solidifying the SCHSL’s realignment plan for the next two school years.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nAs a result of the denial, Battery Creek will remain in Region 8-3A. With May River moving up to Class 4A and Ridgeland-Hardeeville dropping to Class 2A, the Dolphins are left as a geographic outlier in the region, which will include Academic Magnet, Bishop England, Hanahan, North Charleston, and Oceanside Collegiate. Battery Creek is at least 70 miles from each of its new region opponents.\r\n\r\nBattery Creek is the 119th-largest school according to the SCHSL’s updated enrollment figures, which puts it near the bottom of the proposed Class 3A cohort. Crescent (No. 124) is the largest school currently slated for Class 2A.\r\n\r\nBeaufort High, Bluffton, Hilton Head High, and May River are all slated for Region 7-4A along with Colleton County, James Island, and the new Lucy Beckham High School in Mount Pleasant.\r\n\r\nRidgeland-Hardeeville will drop to Class 2A and compete in Region 6-2A along with Burke, Lake Marion, Philip Simmons, Timberland, and Woodland.\r\n\r\nWhale Branch drops to Class 1A and competes in Region 7-1A along with Baptist Hill, Charleston Math &amp; Science, Cross, Lowcountry Leadership Charter, Military Magnet, Palmetto Scholars, and St. John’s.\r\n\r\nThe area’s three charter schools — Bridges Prep, Polaris Tech, and Royal Live Oaks — would compete in Region 6-1A along with Allendale-Fairfax, Bamberg-Ehrhardt, Bethune-Bowman, Branchville, and Estill.', 'S.C. High School League denies Dolphins’ appeal', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 's-c-high-school-league-denies-dolphins-appeal', '', '', '2020-02-05 13:08:46', '2020-02-05 18:08:46', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43236', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43238, 4, '2020-02-05 13:09:26', '2020-02-05 18:09:26', '<b>Baseball opens season with shutout win</b>\r\n\r\nThe USCB baseball team used a dominant pitching performance and a four-run fifth inning to spoil Mid-American Christian’s program debut with a 6-0 win over the visiting Mustangs on Saturday at Richard Gray Sports Complex in Hardeeville.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nSeven different pitchers combined on a two-hit shutout for the Sand Sharks in their season opener. Starter Eamonn Collins struck out four and retired all six batters he faced, and Matt Malatesta and Harrison Bell each added two clean innings in relief.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe Mustangs didn’t manage a hit until the seventh, but MACU starter Caleb Whitley held the Sand Sharks at bay until the home team broke out in a four-run fifth.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nLeandy Castro went 3-for-4 with a double and scored a run, and Keith Olmo and Nick Milhan each added two hits and scored a run for the Sand Sharks.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Softball sweeps on opening day</b>\r\n\r\nUSCB’s nationally-ranked softball team started its season on a high note Sunday, sweeping a doubleheader from visiting Montreat College at Hardeeville’s Richard Gray Sports Complex.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe Sand Sharks, ranked 20th in the NAIA Preseason Coaches Poll, beat the Cavaliers 5-2 in the opener and posted a 6-0 shutout in the finale.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nCatcher Emily Martin had a monster day at the plate for USCB, beginning with a 3-for-3 performance in game 1. Martin had three doubles and an RBI in the opener, and she added an RBI single in the second game. Jodi Hatcher also swung a hot bat, going 2-for-3 in each game with an RBI double in the opener.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nMaria Molloseau threw five scoreless innings to earn the win in the first game, striking out four and allowing two hits and three walks.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nSloan Ducey and Caitlin Toole combined on the shutout in game 2, as Ducey allowed three hits and struck out two over four frames for the win and Toole allowed just two walks in three innings to earn the save.', 'SAND SHARK round up', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'sand-shark-round-up', '', '', '2020-02-05 13:09:26', '2020-02-05 18:09:26', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43238', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43240, 4, '2020-02-05 13:12:26', '2020-02-05 18:12:26', 'As Beaufort High School Football gathered for its annual banquet on Dataw Island to celebrate a great season, in which they won a region championship, one team member, Stefan Wechsler, was recognized as this year’s recipient of the “Jonathan Peck Skills for Life” award.\r\n\r\nThe award honored Weschler’s achievements both academically and socially, recognizing his positive attitude, perseverance and academic achievement (4.35 GPA).\r\n\r\nRoughly 250 players, coaches, school administrators, families, and Dataw Island members gathered in the Carolina Ballroom for a banquet and dinner sponsored by Dataw Island members. Each spring, the Dataw Island members host the BHS Football Banquet.\r\n\r\nDataw Island member and football supporter Marilyn Peck congratulated the student athletes on an excellent season and, after spending time at her grandson’s football games, has a new-found appreciation for parents with football kids.\r\n\r\n“It’s a lot of hard work having a child in football. Making sure you get them to practice on time, eating right, et cetera. It’s really hard!” she said.\r\n\r\nPeck’s late husband, Jonathan Peck, was also an avid football supporter and in his honor, the Jonathan Peck Skills for Life Award is given every year. The Award recognizes an outstanding student athlete who exemplifies the traits that Jon Peck held dear, on and off the field: a positive attitude, ability to get along with everyone, spirituality, appearance, communication skills, and having a plan for improving themselves in academics and in life.', 'Wechsler wins ‘Jonathan Peck Skills for Life’ award', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'wechsler-wins-jonathan-peck-skills-for-life-award', '', '', '2020-02-05 13:12:26', '2020-02-05 18:12:26', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43240', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43243, 4, '2020-02-05 13:14:11', '2020-02-05 18:14:11', '<b>BOYS</b>\r\n\r\n<b>Warriors win<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>key region road<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>game at Woodland</b>\r\n\r\nThe Whale Branch boys picked up a big region road win Friday, edging a tough Woodland team 61-55 to maintain the top spot in Region 5-2A.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nShawn Chisolm scored 20 points and Nick Pringle added 16 to lead the way for the Warriors, who also got eight from Jaylin Parrales.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n<b>HHCA holds off BA<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>for big region win</b>\r\n\r\nHilton Head Christian Academy’s boys picked up a second consecutive win Friday, and it was a big one.\r\n\r\nThe Eagles pulled out an important region win at home, edging visiting Beaufort Academy 53-50 to sweep the season series.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nFloyd Hargrove and Daniel Harrington each scored 16 points to lead HHCA, while Dawson Coleman poured in 27 for BA.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Creek can\'t<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>finish season<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>sweep of Gators</b>\r\n\r\nBattery Creek’s boys were unable to rekindle the magic of their first region win Friday, as host Lake Marion beat the Dolphins 56-41 to split the season series.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nObie Wilson scored 13 points, Jacove Anderson added 12, and Amoni Waring had 10 for the Dolphins.\r\n\r\n<b>Bucs break through<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>for big win over JPII</b>\r\n\r\nBridges Prep picked up a signature win for its young boys basketball program Wednesday, as the Buccaneers edged visiting John Paul II 58-52.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nJosh Smith poured in 24 points, Dariyon Bee scored 10, and Colton Doran added nine for the Bucs, who avenged a 62-26 loss at John Paul II on Dec. 4.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nReco Anderson had 22 points and four steals, and CJ Knight added 12 points for the Golden Warriors.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Warriors drop<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>tough game at Colleton County</b>\r\n\r\nThe Whale Branch boys suffered a tough road loss Tuesday, falling 55-53 in a non-region game at Colleton County.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nNick Pringle scored 25 points and Shawn Chisolm added 15 to lead the Warriors, but Whale Branch couldn’t find a way to slow down Alex Sherrill, who poured in 24 points to lead the Cougars.\r\n\r\n<b>Dolphins can\'t finish comeback vs. Hampton</b>\r\n\r\nBattery Creek’s boys couldn’t close the gap Tuesday, falling 56-42 to visiting Wade Hampton.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe Dolphins pulled within eight in the fourth quarter after back-to-back 3-pointers from Leonard Williams, but they couldn’t finish the comeback.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nJaeon Allen and Amoni Waring each scored nine points to lead the Dolphins.\r\n\r\n<b>Defense leads Dolphins past BA</b>\r\n\r\nHilton Head Prep’s boys had to get defensive to pick up a 47-31 road win over Beaufort Academy on Tuesday.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe host Eagles limited Dolphins star Tyrone Calloway to 14 points, and Ryan Mikell added 11 off the bench to help Hilton Head Prep pull away after leading 24-19 at halftime. Luke Foley and Stone McDonald led HHP on the boards.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nBrandon Trapp scored 11 points, and Dawson Coleman and Sully Gay each added seven to lead the Eagles.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n<b>GIRLS</b>\r\n\r\n<b>Warriors\' comeback falls short vs. Wolverines</b>\r\n\r\nThe Whale Branch girls erased most of a 10-point deficit in the fourth quarter before falling 26-25 at No. 6 Woodland in a pivotal Region 6-2A matchup Friday.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nKynew Barnwell scored 13 points to lead the Warriors and spark a late surge after Whale Branch struggled to find its offense for three quarters.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe Wolverines led the defensive battle 13-10 at halftime and extended the margin to double digits going to the fourth quarter before the Warriors surged back and had a chance to win it at the end. Zhani Thompson drove from coast to coast in the final seconds but lost the handle going up for a rebound and the game ended with a tie up.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nWoodland completed the season sweep of the Warriors, having won 38-26 at Whale Branch on Jan. 14, and clinched the region crown. The Warriors are tied with Barnwell for second place with a head-to-head matchup looming Tuesday in Seabrook.\r\n\r\n<b>Shelton pours in 33<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>as HHCA blasts BA</b>\r\n\r\nHilton Head Christian Academy’s girls continued their dominant run through region play with a 76-47 home win over Beaufort Academy on Friday.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe host Eagles stormed out to a 22-6 lead after one quarter and stretched it to a 52-16 halftime advantage en route to a convincing win over a strong BA team.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nDior Shelton erupted for 33 points — 25 in the first half — and Jasmine Campbell added 11 points and controlled the boards for HHCA, while Abby Peduzzi added 10 points.\r\n\r\nMike’Ala Washington scored 16 points, Amelia Huebel added 11, and Tahleea Heyward had eight for BA, which has suffered two of its three losses this season to HHCA.\r\n\r\n<b>Eagles miss chance<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>to knock off Cougars</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort High’s girls found themselves on the wrong end of another heartbreaking finish Friday, losing 33-32 at Colleton County.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nJakayla Webb had a big game for the Eagles with eight points and a big night on the boards, but after she hit a free throw to pull Beaufort within one with three seconds left, the Cougars called a timeout and Webb missed the second foul shot to allow Colleton County to hang on.\r\n\r\nLayla Warren scored 14 points and Sequoia Smalls added nine for the Eagles.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Understudies<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>take the lead for<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>JPII in road win</b>\r\n\r\nThe supporting cast stepped into the spotlight for John Paul II’s girls in a 52-12 win at Bridges Prep on Wednesday.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nRuNaishia Bennett had a monster game with 13 points and 20 rebounds, Paige Weniger scored 15 points to go with three assists and two steals, and Nia Poacher (8 points, 8 rebounds, 3 steals) and Caroline Gilmour (6 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists) made solid all-around contributions for the Golden Warriors.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Rutledge\'s heroics help Dolphins<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>snap skid</b>\r\n\r\nCoresha Rutledge hit a 3-pointer with two seconds left in overtime Tuesday to lift Battery Creek’s girls to a 58-56 win over visiting Wade Hampton for the Dolphins first region win of the season.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nMyra Smith and Starr Reed each scored 14 points, and Kiara Wilson added 12 to lead the Dolphins, and the last three of Rutledge’s eight points made all the difference and snapped Battery Creek’s 10-game losing streak.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n<b>BA holds off<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>HHP in OT</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort Academy’s girls withstood a strong challenge from host Hilton Head Prep to escape with a 34-29 overtime victory Tuesday.\r\n\r\nMike’Ala Washington scored 10 points, Amelia Huebel had nine points and 11 rebounds, and Chase Vaigneur pulled down 11 boards to lead the Eagles to a key region win.\r\n\r\nThe Dolphins erased an eight-point deficit in the fourth quarter and forced overtime on Haylee Hopman’s buzzer-beating 3-pointer at the end of regulation, but the Eagles outscored HHP 8-3 in the extra period.\r\n\r\nElla Clark scored nine points, and Maddie Frank added six for the Dolphins.\r\n\r\n<b>Warriors grind<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>out tough road<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>win over Cougars</b>\r\n\r\nThe Whale Branch girls survived a defensive struggle on the road to beat a tough Colleton County team 29-28 in a non-region matchup Tuesday.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nKynew Barnwell scored a game-high nine points and led the charge in slowing down Cougars star Omani Kirkland, who was limited to four points. Heaven Grant added eight points, and Zhani Thompson scored six for the Warriors, who led by six at halftime before being outscored 11-3 in the third quarter.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe Cougars had the ball with a chance to win it in the final seconds, but the potential game-winner was off the mark and time ran out during the scramble for the rebound.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>', 'Basketball Round Up', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'basketball-round-up-5', '', '', '2020-02-05 13:14:11', '2020-02-05 18:14:11', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43243', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43245, 4, '2020-02-05 13:15:58', '2020-02-05 18:15:58', '<b>Activities at Hunting<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>Island State Park</b>\r\n\r\nThere are fun, interesting and educational activities every day hosted by Park Ranger and Lowcountry Master Naturalist Megan Stegmeier.\r\n\r\n<b>Sundays: </b>Sand/Candy Art, 11 a.m.; Do You Want To Build a Snow Globe, 2 p.m.; Full-moon Lighthouse Climb (Feb. 9), 5:45 p.m.; Stargazing Lighthouse Climb (Feb. 23), 5:45 p.m.\r\n\r\n<b>Mondays: </b>Reptiles of the Lowcountry, 11 a.m.; A Walk In The Woods (Feb. 10, 24).\r\n\r\n<b>Tuesdays: </b>Interpretive Lighthouse Tour, 10 a.m. (Feb. 11, 18); Driftwood Painting, 11 a.m.; CCC Video, 1 p.m.; Beach Walk, 3 p.m.\r\n\r\n<b>Wednesdays: </b>Alligator Talk, 11 a.m.; Stepping Stones, 2 p.m.\r\n\r\n<b>Thursdays: </b>Interpretive Lighthouse Tour, 10 a.m.; CCC Video, 1 p.m.; Feeding Frenzy, 3 p.m.\r\n\r\n<b>Fridays: </b>Fish Printing, 2 p.m.; Valentines Day Couples Lighthouse Climb (Feb. 14), 5:30 p.m.\r\n\r\n<b>Saturdays: </b>Sunrise Lighthouse Climb (Feb. 29), 6:30 a.m.; Tie-Die, 11 a.m.; No Bones About It (Feb 8, 22), 1 p.m.; Pinecones for Passerines (Feb 15, 29), 1 p.m.\r\n\r\nFor a description of these programs and a complete calendar of activities, go to southcarolinaparks.com/hunting-island and click on “Programs &amp; Events.”\r\n\r\nAll are invited to attend these free events, though there is an entry fee to Hunting Island State Park and reservations are needed for lighthouse programs. For more information, call 843-838-7437 or go to the Friends of Hunting Island website and the Facebook page: FOHI Sea Turtle Conservation Project.\r\n\r\n<b>Hunting Island Lighthouse Tours</b>\r\n\r\n10 a.m., every Thursday (Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27), as well as couple of Tuesdays (Feb. 11, 18). The Friends of Hunting Island will present Lighthouse tours of the historic Hunting Island Lighthouse. Keeper Ted and his team will tell you all about the history of the Lighthouse, which was built in 1875 and is the only Lighthouse in South Carolina open to visitors. If you are at least 44 inches tall you may also climb the 167 steps to the top of the Lighthouse. Reservations are recommended by calling the Nature Center at 843-838-7437. Regular Thursday tours are $2 per person. Park entry fees apply.\r\n\r\n<b>Books Sandwiched In</b>\r\n\r\nNoon-1 p.m. each Monday,<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>USCB Center for the Arts, 805 Carteret Street, Beaufort. The Friends of the Beaufort Library host the popular 8-week series, featuring book talks by local personalities to provoke interest in books; both fiction and non-fiction. After each talk presenters will welcome questions. The series is free and open to the public. For program details, email Vicki Mix at scvgamix7@gmail.com. For more information, visit friendsoftheBeaufortlibrary.com.\r\n\r\nSchedule: Feb. 10 – State of the Heart: South Carolina Writers on the Places They Love, a panel discussion with Aida Rogers (Editor), Patti Callahan Henry, David Lauderdale, Stephen G. Hofflus and Sallie Ann Robinson, presented in cooperation with the Pat Conroy Literary Center; Feb. 17 – Minnow authored and presented by James McTeer; Feb. 24 – Being Mortal by Atul Awande, presented by Dr. Steve Kessell; March 2 – Islands in the Stream by Ernest Hemingway, presented by Liz Farrell.\r\n\r\n<b>Black Chamber of Commerce First Friday event</b>\r\n\r\n5:30-8 p.m. Feb. 7, Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce. Event will be hosted by H&amp;H Comprotax Beaufort, LLC (Wilma Holman). This networking event is for all members and the community at large. Everyone is invited. Bring your business cards to exchange. There will be light refreshments and giveaways. For more information call 843-379-4588.\r\n\r\n<b>Harlem Renaissance<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>Rent Party</b>\r\n\r\n2 to 6 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 9, TCL Auditorium. Hosted by Beaufort Arts Council. The event is the organization’s premier annual fundraiser and supports a range of educational programming and community activities for artists and schools in Beaufort County. This year’s event will feature live music from some of the region’s top jazz musicians and singers performing popular jazz standards through the decades, as well as dance performances, literary readings, a silent auction and a surprise that is sure to have everyone talking. The opening reception begins at 2 and the concert starts at 4 p.m. To order tickets, go to: www.beaufortartscouncil.org, or call 843-379-ARTS(2787). Ticket prices are $40.\r\n\r\n<b>Full Moon Lighthouse Climb</b>\r\n\r\n5:45 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 9, Hunting Island Lighthouse Complex. Cost $15. Come and join a naturalist in climbing the lighthouse to explore the stars and the full moon all from the quiet of the lighthouse. Must be 44-inches tall to climb. Pre-registration is required. 15-person limit. For more information, contact the Nature Center at 843-838-7437.\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort Sportfishing<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>and Diving Club’s<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>February meeting</b>\r\n\r\n7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, Beaufort Yacht Club, Lady’s Island off Meridian Road. The social begins at 6:30 p.m. February\'s species is a great Lowcountry table fair – Sheephead. Local, well known Captain Kevin Mears of Cast Away Charters will be the presenter. Congratulations to John Mucha, winner of the monthly weigh-in drawing sponsored by Beaufort Boat &amp; Dock Supply. Guests are welcome. No reservations are needed. For more information, contact Captain Frank Gibson at 843-522-2122 or email fgibson@islc.net.\r\n\r\n<b>Valentine’s Day Couples Lighthouse Climb</b>\r\n\r\n5:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 14, Hunting Island Lighthouse Complex. Cost $20 per person. Take a tour of Hunting Island Lighthouse and watch the sunset and moonrise over the ocean with your Valentine. Must be 44-inches tall to climb. Pre-registration is required. 16-person limit. For more information, contact the Nature Center at 843-838-7437.\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort Lions<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>Club Sweetheart<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>Pancake Breakfast</b>\r\n\r\n8 to 11 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 15, Sea Island Presbyterian Church. Stop by and support those needing vision services in northern Beaufort County by enjoying fresh, hot pancakes and sausage, real scrambled eggs, cheese grits, homemade sausage gravy and biscuits and juice or coffee. Tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance from a Lion. Ticket prices are $8 adult and $5 for those younger than 12. All major credit cards are accepted. Donations accepted. Bring the family and enjoy a leisurely, healthy breakfast while helping those in need of vision services.\r\n\r\n<b>Lowcountry<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>Christian Women\'s Connection luncheon</b>\r\n\r\n11:30 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 19, Hampton Hall Clubhouse, Bluffton. The featured guest will be Lila Arnold, founder of Low Country Raptors, and she will have live birds on display. Our speaker is Sharee Darian from Ridgeland. The cost $26 and must be prepaid by Feb. 12. Make checks payable to \"CWC Bluffton\" and mail to Carol Mock, 607 Argent Way, Bluffton, SC 29909. For details, call Carol at 843-705-7604.\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort Christian<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>Women’s Connection lunch</b>\r\n\r\n11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Feb. 20, Sea Island Presbyterian Church, Lady’s Island. Lunch by Holmes Catering is $18. Sheree Darian is the guest speaker. Tours of Beaufort is the focus of Bill Reynolds’ feature talk. Call Marti Myers at 843-321-0962 by Feb. 14.\r\n\r\n<b>Republican Women’s Club Membership Drive Luncheon</b>\r\n\r\n11:30 a.m. February 22, Dataw Island Club, 121 Dataw Dr., St. Helena Island. State representative Shannon Erickson will be the featured speaker. The cost of the luncheon is $30 and is by reservation only. This year is the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment that gave women the right to vote. Please join us to hear how you can get involved in the 2020 election campaigns and the celebration of our right to vote. For reservations, please call Elaine Gantt at 843-379-0056 or email eygantt@gmail.com.\r\n\r\n<b>Lowcountry Community Concert Band’s “Folk Frolic”</b>\r\n\r\n7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 157 Lady’s Island Drive. Admission is free, though free-will donations will be gratefully accepted. The program – “Folk Frolic” – includes “The Running Set” and “Rhosymedre” by Vaughan Williams, “Second Suite for Military Band,” by Gustav Holst, “Pineapple Poll (Opening Number)” based on music by Sir Arthur Sullivan, “Irish Tune from County Derry” and “Themes from ‘Green Bushes’” by Percy Grainger, and “Galop” from “Moscow, Cheremushky,” by Dmitri Shostakovich. The Lowcountry Community Concert Band consists of about 60 volunteer musicians and is sponsored by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at USC Beaufort. For more information, contact Pete Johnson at 267-884-6805, Rick Eckstein at 843-707-7813 or Carolyn Christy\r\nat 843-540-7605.\r\n\r\n<b>American Legion Youth Programs Golf Tournament</b>\r\n\r\nFriday, Feb. 28, The Legends at Parris Island golf course. The tournament supports various local America Legion youth programs, including baseball, Boys State, Law Cadet Academy, college scholarships and oratorical contests. Participants will enjoy a box lunch, drinks, prizes and Mulligans. Prizes include closest to the pin on all par 3s, hole-in-ones on all four par 3s including $10,000 on hole No. 10. Hole sponsors and players may visit www.bftamlegpost9.org or contact American Legion Golf, P.O. Box 2540, Beaufort, S.C. 29901 or call George Miller at 843-470-0928. Registration to play should be completed by Feb. 24 to gain access to MCRD Parris Island.\r\n\r\n<b>Sunrise Lighthouse Climb</b>\r\n\r\n6:30 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 29, Hunting Island Lighthouse Complex. Cost $15. Come and join a naturalist in climbing the lighthouse to experience the morning beauty of Hunting Island from above, while learning about the history of the lighthouse. Don’t forget to bring your camera to capture some amazing shots. A small breakfast of doughnuts and coffee is provided. Must be 44-inches tall to climb. Pre-registration is required. For more information, contact the Nature Center at 843-838-7437.\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort County Historical Society “Historically Speaking” lectures</b>\r\n\r\nAll talks, held at noon on Thursdays, are free and open to the public. Donations are welcome. First-come, first-seated, doors open 30 minutes prior to event.\r\n\r\nMarch 12: Dr. Lawrence Rowland, “Kate Gleason, Libby Rowland, and Beaufort in the 1920s,” St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis, Sr. Blvd. St. Helena Island.\r\n\r\nMay 7: 81st annual meeting, Dr. Dale Rosengarten, “Blue Collars to Blue Serge Suits: Beaufort’s Jewish Settlers,” St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis, Sr. Blvd., St. Helena Island.\r\n\r\n<b>3rd annual St. Patrick’s<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>Day Festival</b>\r\n\r\nNoon to 4 p.m., Saturday, March 14, Beaufort Town Center. The event is free and open to the public.\r\n\r\nArea restaurants and food trucks will be selling food and drinks, and there will be live entertainment. The event will also have activities for children of all ages. New to the Festival this year will be an adult and kids costume contest. The event benefits Beaufort County Animal Services. The Festival is accepting vendor applications online until March 1. Additional information can be found on the Beaufort Town Center website (www.beauforttowncenter.com) and Facebook Page (www.facebook.com/BeaufortTownCenter).\r\n\r\n<b>The Historic Port<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>Royal Museum</b>\r\n\r\n10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 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. Informative short lectures are given every Saturday at 10:15 and 11:15 a.m. by historian Woody Collins. Great gifts featuring local artists are available. For more information. visit www.portroyalhistory.org,<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>email unionchurch1004@gmail.com or call 843-524-4333. You can also find us on Facebook!\r\n\r\n<b>Al-Anon Family Groups</b>\r\n\r\nAre you concerned about a loved one’s drinking or drug use? Join a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics and addicts who share their experience, strength, and hope to solve common problems. Free. Al-Anon meetings take place on Hilton Head Island, in Bluffton and in Okatie. Ala-Teen meetings are 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Bluffton United Methodist Church. To find a local meeting, go to al-anon-sc.org.\r\n\r\n<b>Free vessel safety checks</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort Sail and Power Squadron aka America’s Boating Club of Beaufort, a local non-profit organization with a focus on boating safety and education is offering free vessel safety checks to community boaters. Please contact Charlie Weaver at 843-836-1500 to schedule your inspection (please leave a message) or email us at beaufort.sailandpower.squadron@gmail.com.\r\n\r\n<b>Get moving with<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>Beaufort Track Club</b>\r\n\r\nJoin the Beaufort Track Club at the Beaufort High School track from 6:30-7:30 p.m. each Tuesday night for an open community track workout. Beginner, intermediate, and advanced workouts are posted each week to ensure that you are getting the workout that you need.\r\n\r\nVisit the Facebook page “Beaufort Track Club” for more information.\r\n\r\n<b>May River Quilters Quild</b>\r\n\r\nOn the first Saturday of every month, the May River Quilters Guild meets at Palmetto Electric Cooperative, 1 Cooperative Way, Hardeeville. Members meet at 9:30 a.m. for social exchange. The meeting starts at 10 a.m. Please call 847-707-6034 or visit www.mayeriverquiltguild.com.\r\n\r\n<b>Parkinson’s support group</b>\r\n\r\nA support group for individuals with Parkinson’s Disease and carepartners meets the first Thursday of each month at the Beaufort Memorial Lifefit Wellness Center from 1:30 to 3 p.m. For more information, visit our Facebook page or call Ric at 843-525-1229.\r\n\r\n<b>Send in your events!</b>\r\n\r\nTo submit an event for the What\'s Happening section, email theislandnews@gmail.com. Please note that submissions are not guaranteed to run.', 'What’s Happening', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'whats-happening-8', '', '', '2020-02-05 13:15:58', '2020-02-05 18:15:58', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43245', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43247, 4, '2020-02-05 13:16:34', '2020-02-05 18:16:34', 'The Beaufort Arts Council is hosting its annual Harlem Renaissance Rent Party from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb 9 at the TCL Auditorium.\r\n\r\nThe event is the organization’s premier annual fundraiser and supports a range of educational programming and community activities for artists and schools in Beaufort County.\r\n\r\n“The Harlem Renaissance era has had a strong influence on the musical, artistic and literary arts around the world,” Beaufort Arts Council Chairman Jeff Shawd said in a release. “Celebrating this period is an excellent opportunity to highlight the mission of the organization, and to showcase the talents of visual artists, jazz musicians, singers, dancers, and literary artists around the county.”\r\n\r\nThis year’s event will feature live music from some of the region’s top jazz musicians and singers performing popular jazz standards through the decades, as well as dance performances, literary readings, a silent auction and a surprise that is sure to have everyone talking.\r\n\r\nThe opening reception begins at 2 and the concert starts at 4 p.m. To order tickets, go to: www.beaufortartscouncil.org, or call 843-379-ARTS(2787). Ticket prices are $40.', 'Beaufort Arts Council hosting Harlem Renaissance Rent Party', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'beaufort-arts-council-hosting-harlem-renaissance-rent-party', '', '', '2020-02-05 13:16:34', '2020-02-05 18:16:34', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43247', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43249, 4, '2020-02-05 13:17:20', '2020-02-05 18:17:20', 'The Beaufort County Open Land Trust is offering the opportunity to explore Bear Island Wildlife Management Area (WMA) from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 19 with South Carolina Wildlife writer/photographer and longtime birder Pete Laurie and retired DNR veterinarian and ACE Basin Stewardship Coordinator Al Segars.\r\n\r\nGroup will discuss (and look for) both resident and migratory species (game and nongame) and the importance of areas like the WMAs to these animals.\r\n\r\nGroup will meet at Bear Island check station for an introductory briefing then board wagon for property tour.\r\n\r\nThe trip is limited to 15 people and is offered to<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>Open Land Trust Members free of charge.\r\n\r\nBrng binoculars, bug spray, camera, lunch and drink. We will be outdoors for the majority of the schedule, so dress appropriately.\r\n\r\nSign up at kristin@openlandtrust.com.', 'Open Land Trust members can explore Bear Island', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'open-land-trust-members-can-explore-bear-island', '', '', '2020-02-05 13:17:20', '2020-02-05 18:17:20', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43249', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(43251, 4, '2020-02-05 13:20:09', '2020-02-05 18:20:09', 'January 18 saw the return of the Beaufort Beach Ball Fundraiser &amp; Auction.\r\n\r\nMore than 200 party-goers converged at Tabby Place in downtown Beaufort to soak in a night of beach-themed fun with the effervescent party band, The Men of Distinction.\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Beach Ball serves as the key annual fundraiser for the Wardle Family YMCA capital campaign, which will fund facility improvements projects at the Y located in Port Royal. This year’s projects are new flooring for the common areas of the facility plus a renovation of the 24-year-old facility’s lobby space.\r\n\r\nEvent sponsorships, donations and ticket/raffle sales raised $57,000 for these projects.\r\n\r\nA busy dance floor was just one of the highlights as Beaufort Beach Ball guests enjoyed delectable appetizers prepared by the students in the Battery Creek High School CATE program led by Chef Greg Lightener, perused 80 online silent auction items and purchased raffle tickets for a high quality entertainment package, with the winner drawn and announced during the night’s festivities – congratulations to the winner Brandon Williams.\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Beach Ball Fundraiser &amp; Auction Committee wishes to thank presenting sponsor Merrill, a Bank of America Company, bar sponsor Carolina Air, Inc. and food sponsor Schiller and Hamilton Law Firm for their continuing support. Additional thanks to the following sponsors:\r\n\r\nBrenda Black, Mary Jane &amp; John Martin, Dale Norris, Publix Super Markets Charities, Cross Community Church, Gordon &amp; Nan Krueger, May River Dermatology, The Beaufort Inn, Beaufort Memorial Hospital, Gratia Chase, D &amp; S Heating &amp; Cooling, Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation, John &amp; JoAnn Fontana, Ralph &amp; Dolores Fuller, Ginnie Kozak, Fred &amp; Everette Kuhn, Carmen &amp; Don Meyer, Madison\'s Market LLC, Matrix Fitness, Port Royal Veterinary Hospital, Republic Services, Saulisbury Business Machines, Betty Laurent Photography, Beaufort Dog, Jan &amp; Gary Caron, EquitySafe Realty, Gilbert Law Firm, Heritage Learning, Inc., J&amp;J’s Barber Shop, Neal\'s Construction, Palmetto Vending, Sea Island Grill Restoration, Marshall &amp; Seda Shook, Southern Tree Services of Beaufort, and YMCA Power Women.\r\n\r\nA very special thank you to our in-kind sponsors who make a huge contribution to the event’s success: Adams Outdoor Advertising, Battery Creek CATE Program, Beaufort Alarm &amp; Sound, Captured Moments Photography, Lowcountry Weekly/The Island News, Lowcountry Radio Group, New South Shirts, The Beaufort Inn, and Triple \"B\" Restaurant Group (Salt Marsh Brewing).\r\n\r\nFor more information on the Beaufort Beach Ball stop by the Y in Port Royal, call 843-522-9622 or visit beaufort-jasperymca.org.\r\n\r\nThe Wardle Family YMCA was charted in 1990 and opened its doors in June 1996. The YMCA is a locally autonomous non-profit organization made up of voluntary membership that is open to individuals of all ages, race, religion, incomes and abilities.', 'Crowd gets their beach boogie on at Beaufort Beach Ball event', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'crowd-gets-their-beach-boogie-on-at-beaufort-beach-ball-event', '', '', '2020-02-05 13:20:09', '2020-02-05 18:20:09', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43251', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43255, 4, '2020-02-05 13:21:30', '2020-02-05 18:21:30', 'The Lowcountry Chorale, a mixed-voice community of singers, has started preparation for its upcoming season.\r\n\r\nVoices are needed and no audition is necessary. Rehearsals begin at 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, at 157 Lady’s Island Drive, Beaufort. Thirteen weeks of rehearsals will culminate in performances on Friday, May 15 and Saturday, May 16.\r\n\r\nThe Lowcountry Chorale is led by new Music Director, Joshua Wall. The theme for this concert is Hymns, Harmonies and Homes, songs that will set the mood for the upcoming spring season.\r\n\r\nThe first rehearsal will start at 6:15 p.m. for registration and there is a $35 membership fee to help defray music and performance costs. New singers will be accepted through the first three rehearsals.\r\n\r\nCall Marsha at 207-323-1498 for more information.', 'Lowcountry Chorale looking for singers', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'lowcountry-chorale-looking-for-singers', '', '', '2020-02-05 13:21:30', '2020-02-05 18:21:30', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43255', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43257, 4, '2020-02-05 13:22:15', '2020-02-05 18:22:15', 'On Friday, Feb. 14, the Beaufort Harbormasters (and the Beaufort Belles) will be delivering Singing Valentines throughout northern Beaufort County.\r\n\r\nSend your loved one a rose and a personalized card presented with a heartfelt song or two from a classic Barbershop quartet. Quartets will be out all day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and can sing in schools, offices, work sites, or even at the hospital and MCAS Beaufort.\r\n\r\nA basic Valentine is $50, and for $25, you can add a 1-pound box of Chocolate Tree chocolates to your order.\r\n\r\nPlace your order now because time slots will be booked as Feb. 14 approaches. To order, visit www.beaufortbarbershop.org.', 'Harbormasters will be singing Valentines', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'harbormasters-will-be-singing-valentines', '', '', '2020-02-05 13:22:15', '2020-02-05 18:22:15', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43257', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43259, 4, '2020-02-05 13:26:45', '2020-02-05 18:26:45', '<h2><b>Trio of Willie Morris Award winners will lead event</b></h2>\r\nThe nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center invites writers to an exclusive retreat weekend March 6-8 at the historic Anchorage 1770 Inn (1103 Bay St.) in the heart of beautiful Beaufort by the sea.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Mindy-Friddle.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-43261\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Mindy-Friddle.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"186\" height=\"279\"></a>The retreat will be led by a trio of winners of the prestigious Willie Morris Award for Southern Fiction: novelists Mindy Friddle (Secret Keepers), Bren McClain (One Good Mama Bone) and Tiffany Quay Tyson (The Past Is Never).\r\n\r\nThey will be joined by poet, novelist, editor, and teacher William Walsh (Fly Fishing in Times Square); novelist and author consultant Stephanie Austin Edwards (What We Set in Motion); and literary agent Emma Patterson (Brandt &amp; Hochman).\r\n\r\nParticipating writers will immerse themselves in a collaborative experience with our distinguished faculty of award-winning writers and publishing professionals as they share their insights and experiences in the same generous mentoring spirit as the late Pat Conroy.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/TiffanyTyson.jpg\"><img class=\" wp-image-43260 alignleft\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/TiffanyTyson-1024x968.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"269\" height=\"254\"></a>In the retreat’s intimate setting, writers will get to know each other and our instructors over three days and two nights of empowering workshops, discussions, writing prompts, readings, critiques, and social gatherings.\r\n\r\nThe retreat costs $1500 per person — including a two-night stay at the Anchorage 1770 Inn on March 6-8, all retreat sessions, evening receptions on Friday and Saturday, breakfasts on Saturday and Sunday, and lunch on Saturday. Rooms are selected on a first-come-first-served basis.\r\n\r\nRegistration is limited to 15 participants.\r\n\r\nDouble-occupancy rate for two retreat participants sharing a guest room is $800 per person. Commuter rate for Beaufort County residents attending the retreat but not staying at the Inn is $800 per person.\r\n\r\nRegistration is now open. Contact the Anchorage 1770 Inn at 877-951-1770 to reserve.\r\n\r\n<em>Above, from top to bottom: Willie Morris Award winners Bren McClain, Mindy Friddle, and Tiffany Tyson</em>', 'Conroy Center to host Writers Retreat Weekend', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'conroy-center-to-host-writers-retreat-weekend', '', '', '2020-02-05 13:26:45', '2020-02-05 18:26:45', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43259', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43264, 4, '2020-02-05 13:29:38', '2020-02-05 18:29:38', '<b>Special to The Island News</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort Memorial Hospital, the first healthcare provider in the area to offer robotic-assisted hysterectomies, is now using the advanced technology to customize and improve total knee replacements.\r\n\r\nThe cutting-edge Mako Robotic Arm-Assisted Surgery System allows orthopaedic surgeons to create a surgical plan unique to a patient’s anatomy, and then use the robotic arm to implant the components with greater precision, leading to better function and more natural movement.\r\n\r\n“With the robot, we can more closely customize the ideal position of the knee implant, increasing its longevity,” board-certified BMH orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Edward Blocker, chair of the hospital’s orthopaedic department, said in a release. “We’ve been watching this technology for a long time and think it clearly offers a benefit.”\r\n\r\nBlocker, of Beaufort Memorial Orthopaedic Specialists in Port Royal, performed the hospital’s first robotic-assisted knee replacement surgery late last month and has another 10 scheduled over the next few weeks.\r\n\r\nFour other board-certified orthopaedic surgeons on the BMH medical staff have been trained to perform the surgery. The doctors now offering the state-of-the-art procedure are Drs. Kevin Jones, Vandit Sardana and Leland Stoddard, also with Beaufort Memorial Orthopaedic Specialists, and Carson Sanders, of Beaufort Sports &amp; Spine Center.\r\n\r\nWith the Mako system, the first step in total knee replacement is a patient-specific surgical plan. A CT scan is taken of the knee to create a 3-D virtual model of the patient’s unique joint. The surgeon uses the model to evaluate bone structure, disease severity, joint alignment and the surrounding bone and tissue to determine the optimal size, placement and alignment of the implant.\r\n\r\n“It’s important to understand the robot does not perform the surgery, make decisions on its own, or move without the surgeon guiding the robotic arm,” Dr. Jones, who advocated for the robotic system, said.\r\n\r\nDuring the operation, the surgeon follows the preoperative plan, guiding the robotic instrument arm to remove arthritic bone and cartilage and position the prosthetic joint. A virtual boundary established by the robot prevents the surgeon from crossing the bone field into surrounding tissue.\r\n\r\n“There is less irritation of the soft tissue,” Jones said, “Less soft-tissue irritation could translate to less pain.”\r\n\r\nIn a clinical study, Mako patients surveyed six months after surgery reported lower pain scores and more satisfaction compared to those who received a conventional joint replacement.\r\n\r\nThe Mako system also offers dynamic joint balancing.\r\n\r\n“We can quantifiably measure the tension of the ligaments on each side of the joint and tweak it if it’s not perfect,” Blocker said. “Ligament balance is key to a successful long-term outcome.”\r\n\r\nFor more information on Mako robotic-assisted total knee replacement, visit BeaufortMemorial.org/MakoKnee.\r\n\r\n<i>Above: Beaufort Memorial orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Edward Blocker performs the hospital\'s first robot-assisted knee replacement last month.</i>', 'Beaufort Memorial now offering robotic-assisted total knee replacement surgery', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'beaufort-memorial-now-offering-robotic-assisted-total-knee-replacement-surgery', '', '', '2020-02-05 13:29:38', '2020-02-05 18:29:38', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43264', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43269, 4, '2020-02-05 13:30:39', '2020-02-05 18:30:39', '<h2><b>Mobile barbershop will be at Beaufort Town Center on Saturday</b></h2>\r\n<b>\r\n</b>Barbers of the Lowcountry will have its mobile barbershop in the Beaufort Town Center parking lot on Saturday, Feb. 8, in front of Bi-Lo, where they will be grilling up free hot dogs and providing free haircuts to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.\r\n\r\nBarbers of the Lowcountry is opening a new barbershop in the Beaufort Town Center on Boundary Street, but they have planned this event so the people of Beaufort can get to know them before then. The shop is tentatively set to open in March.\r\n\r\n\"We are so excited to be opening up a new shop in Beaufort,\" says Brent Nelsen, owner of Barbers of the Lowcountry. \"Beaufort is such a fun and beautiful place, and the community is always so friendly. We hope everyone can stop by the mobile barbershop on February 8th. If folks don\'t have time to wait around for a free haircut, they can still grab a hot dog and watch us do our thing. It\'s going to be a great time.\"\r\n\r\nHot dogs for the event have been donated by Bi-Lo.\r\n\r\nBarbers of the Lowcountry is a modern shop with a vintage vibe experience — where men can come for haircuts or luxury shaves while enjoying a cold beer or a glass of wine. For more information, visit barbersofthelowcountry.com or call 843-379-3313.\r\n<h2><b>\r\n\r\n</b></h2>', 'Barbers of the Lowcountry giving free haircuts, hot dogs', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'barbers-of-the-lowcountry-giving-free-haircuts-hot-dogs', '', '', '2020-02-05 13:30:39', '2020-02-05 18:30:39', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43269', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43272, 4, '2020-02-05 13:31:12', '2020-02-05 18:31:12', 'StoneWorks, Inc., an interior craftsmanship company, last week announced plans to expand its operations in Beaufort County. The $3.2 million investment is projected to create 21 new jobs.\r\n\r\nServing the coastal regions of South Carolina, StoneWorks, Inc. is a leading source for marble, granite, stone, quartz and tile products for use in countertops, fireplaces, kitchens and bathrooms.\r\n\r\nAs a part of StoneWorks, Inc.’s expansion, the company will be relocating to a new 37,000-square-foot facility at 779 Robert Smalls Parkway in Port Royal to assist with increasing consumer demand.\r\n\r\n“We have been doing business in Beaufort County for more than 30 years and couldn’t be more pleased to announce our company’s expansion,” Stoneworks, Inc. Owner John Baltzegar said in a release. “We love the people here, we love the way of life and we love doing business here. We would like to thank the Beaufort County Economic Development Corporation, the Southern Carolina Alliance and the town of Port Royal for their part in helping us grow.”\r\n\r\n“The town of Port Royal is excited to welcome Stoneworks, Inc. to our community,” Port Royal Mayor Joe Devito said. “We are proud of our diverse community in Port Royal and look forward to seeing Stoneworks, Inc. thrive in the years to come.”\r\n\r\nThe expansion is expected to be completed by spring 2020. Individuals interested in joining the StoneWorks, Inc. team should visit www.hiltonheadstone.com\r\nfor more information.', 'StoneWorks expanding operations in Beaufort County', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'stoneworks-expanding-operations-in-beaufort-county', '', '', '2020-02-05 13:31:12', '2020-02-05 18:31:12', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43272', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43392, 4, '2020-02-20 07:07:02', '2020-02-20 12:07:02', 'By LEE SCOTT\r\n\r\nThere is a commercial airing on television now depicting a young couple tenderly bathing their newborn child in the kitchen sink. You can see their concern for the baby’s safety, holding its head carefully, and slowly pushing water and soap on the baby’s tummy. So cute!\r\n\r\nThen it pans to the next scene where you see the mother walking into the bathroom holding up a naked baby and the showering spouse handing out a toddler as the two parents exchange their children. So much for tender bathing.\r\n\r\nThe commercial resonates with most parents because they will all tell you their version of the same story.\r\n\r\nI reminded my friend Elaine of this commercial when she returned to Beaufort after greeting her first grandchild. She had called me soon after she got back in town.\r\n\r\nBut before she could tell me anything about the baby, besides, “It’s a boy and he is healthy,” she told me that she had learned how dumb she had become over the past 20 years. I laughed because I knew exactly what she was talking about.\r\n\r\nThe phrase “Mom, we don’t do it that way anymore!” came to mind after my daughter had my first grandchild.\r\n\r\nElaine said it started when she saw the baby in his crib. She had purchased a beautiful expensive crib for her first grandchild and was amazed it was so barren. No cute Teddy Bear crib bumpers, no stuffed animals or dolls, not even a cute blanket.\r\n\r\nNothing was in the crib, except her grandson dressed in a warm sleeper and placed on his back.\r\n\r\n“What happened to all the toys and what if he chokes lying on his back?” she asked.\r\n\r\n“Mom, this is how it is done nowadays.”\r\n\r\nMany of our friends have relayed stories of their own experiences upon becoming grandparents and have learned to keep their opinions about raising kids to themselves.\r\n\r\nAfter we stopped laughing about how amazing it was that our children survived their own childhoods, Elaine asked “When will this all end?”\r\n\r\nSo, I told her, it ends when you get that first panicked phone call. “Mom, his temperature is 99.1 degrees. What should I do?” There is something very comforting for a new parent to hear the reassuring voice of her/his mother.\r\n\r\nAnd just like in the commercial, after the second grandchild, they relax. Instead of everything getting sterilized, you will watch as a dropped pacifier is promptly plucked up, placed in the mother’s mouth and then shoved into the baby’s mouth. That is also when instead of the panic calls, you get the calls to just babysit.\r\n\r\nUltimately, you too will relax and realize that the best parents for your grandchildren are their own parents, and you are now just the backup.\r\n\r\n<i>Lee Scott, a writer and recent retiree, shares her everyday observations about life after career. A former commercial banker responsible for helping her clients to reach their business objectives, Scott now translates those analytical skills to her writings. She lives on St. Helena Island and enjoys boating, traveling and reading.</i>', 'You will realize you are now just the backup', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'you-will-realize-you-are-now-just-the-backup', '', '', '2020-02-20 07:07:02', '2020-02-20 12:07:02', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43392', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43277, 4, '2020-02-05 13:33:29', '2020-02-05 18:33:29', '<b>Feb. 6</b> – Beaufort County’s Evaluation Committee, 2 p.m., Finance Conference Room, Finance Building No. 2, 106 Industrial Village Road, Beaufort\r\n\r\n<b>Feb. 6</b> – Beaufort County’s Design Review Board, 2:30 p.m., Grace Coastal Church, 15 Williams Drive, Okatie\r\n\r\n<b>Feb. 6</b> – Lady’s Island Plan Implementation Committee, 3 p.m., Executive Conference Room, Administration Building, Beaufort County Government Robert Smalls Complex, 100 Ribaut Road, Beaufort\r\n\r\n<b>Feb. 10</b> – Beaufort County Council’s Communications and Transparency Committee*, 3 p.m., Council Chambers, Administration Building, Beaufort County Government Robert Smalls Complex, 100 Ribaut Road, Beaufort\r\n\r\n<b>Feb. 10</b> – Beaufort County Executive Committee*, 5 p.m., Council Chambers, Administration Building, Beaufort County Government Robert Smalls Complex, 100 Ribaut Road, Beaufort\r\n\r\n<b>Feb. 10</b> – Beaufort County Council Regular Session*, 6 p.m., Council Chambers, Administration Building, Beaufort County Government Robert Smalls Complex, 100 Ribaut Road, Beaufort\r\n\r\n<b>Feb. 11</b> – City of Beaufort’s City Council Work Session, 5 p.m., City Hall Planning Conference Room, 1st Floor; City Council Regular Meeting, 7 p.m., City Council Chambers, City Hall, 2nd Floor, Beaufort\r\n\r\n<b>Feb. 12</b> – City of Beaufort Historic District Review Board, 2 p.m., City Hall, 1911 Boundary Street, Beaufort\r\n\r\n<b>Feb. 12</b> – Stormwater Management Utility Board*, 2 p.m., Executive Conference Room, Administration Building, Beaufort County Government Robert Smalls Complex, 100 Ribaut Road, Beaufort\r\n\r\n<i>*Will be televised on The County Channel</i>', 'Public Meetings – Feb. 6-12', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'public-meetings-feb-6-12', '', '', '2020-02-05 13:33:29', '2020-02-05 18:33:29', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43277', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43279, 4, '2020-02-05 13:34:07', '2020-02-05 18:34:07', 'The Friends of the Beaufort Library wish to thank all our local civic-minded businesses who have sponsored and contributed raffle prizes for the 33rd season of BOOKS SANDWICHED IN, currently in progress!\r\n\r\nOur gratitude goes to Ameris Bank, Bangs Salon, Bathe, Bay Street Jewelers, Bay Street Marketplace, Beaufort Book Store, Beaufort Bread Company, Beaufort Inn, Beaufort Memorial Hospital, Best Nails, Blackstone’s Café, Common Ground, Eat Local, Effervescent Yoga Spa, Good Aura, Hand and Tanner Financial Group, Herban Market, Higher Ground, Lowcountry Real Estate, Lulu Burgess, Lady’s Island McDonald’s, Modern Jewelry, Olive the Above, Oyster Cay Collection, Panini’s, Pat Conroy Literary Center, Raymond James, Rugala Assoc., and\r\nWayback Burgers.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nBooks Sandwiched In is a free weekly series of book talks by local personalities that includes refreshments and raffle prizes, Mondays at noon through March 2, at USC Beaufort. All proceeds benefit our local libraries. Details at friendsof theBeaufortLibrary.com.\r\n\r\n<b><i>– Carol Brown, President,<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></i></b><b><i>Friends of the Beaufort Library</i></b>', 'Friends of the Library thank their sponsors', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'friends-of-the-library-thank-their-sponsors', '', '', '2020-02-05 13:34:07', '2020-02-05 18:34:07', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43279', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43283, 4, '2020-02-05 13:36:22', '2020-02-05 18:36:22', 'The League of Women Voters of the Beaufort Area is hosting a Centennial Soiree from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15 at the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club on Lady’s Island to celebrate 100 years since the inception of the League.\r\n\r\nThe on-the-water, sunset soiree will be complimented by food from Debbi Covington, plus soft drinks, wine and\r\nbirthday cake.\r\n\r\nState Senators Margie Bright Meadows and Tom Davis will be there to discuss the Equal Rights Amendment. And speaking about the league and its remarkable beginnings in the fight for women’s suffrage will be University of South Carolina Beaufort professor Robert Landrum.\r\n\r\nThere may also be a few white-clad suffragettes roaming about the grounds.\r\n\r\nAll are welcome and emphatically encouraged to attend – men, women and students. Tickets are $25 for league members and guests and $10 for students.\r\n\r\nLimited tickets will be available at the door. However the League kindly suggests to purchase tickets in advance, by Monday,\r\nFeb. 10.\r\n\r\nGoogle Pay to lwvbeaufort@gmail.com or mail checks to LWVB. Box 13, St. Helena Island, S.C. 29902. Contact Jane Caffrey at 843-612-2670 for more information.\r\n<h2>Want to go?</h2>\r\n<b>What:</b> League of Women Voters Beaufort Area Centennial Soiree\r\n\r\n<b>When:</b> 3-6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15\r\n\r\n<b>Where:</b> Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club, 30 Yacht Club Dr. (Lady’s Island)\r\n\r\n<b>Cost:</b> League members and guests $25, students $10.', 'Soiree to celebrate 100 years of League of Women Voters', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'soiree-to-celebrate-100-years-of-league-of-women-voters', '', '', '2020-02-05 13:36:22', '2020-02-05 18:36:22', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43283', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43285, 4, '2020-02-05 13:37:11', '2020-02-05 18:37:11', '<b>McMaster names acting Director<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>of SC Department<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>of Public Safety</b>\r\n\r\nGovernor Henry McMaster named South Carolina Highway Patrol Major Robert G. Woods, IV as the acting director of the S.C. Department of Public Safety (DPS). Woods is a 30-year veteran of the S.C. Highway Patrol (SCHP) and is currently serving as the agency\'s Major of Administrative Support.\r\n\r\n<b>All SC counties<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>now drought free</b>\r\n\r\nThe S.C. Drought Response Committee met Thursday, Jan. 30, via conference call to update the drought statuses of all counties in South Carolina. Due to above average rainfall totals statewide during December and January, it was a quick decision and a unanimous vote to remove the drought status of 27 counties, meaning all S.C. counties are now drought free.\r\n\r\n\"South Carolina has been dealing with drought since May 2019,\" S.C. State Climatologist Hope Mizzell said in a release. \"Last year’s drought brought significant impacts to agriculture, low streamflows and increased wildfires. It is good news to see all drought indicators return\r\nto normal.\"\r\n\r\nDecember\'s statewide rainfall totals placed it among the top 10 wettest Decembers on record in South Carolina. December\'s statewide total was 6.74 inches, which is 3.13 inches\r\nabove normal.', 'News Briefs', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'news-briefs-140', '', '', '2020-02-05 13:37:11', '2020-02-05 18:37:11', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43285', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43288, 4, '2020-02-05 13:37:44', '2020-02-05 18:37:44', 'On Wednesday, Jan. 2, a 16-year-old male, was the fourth suspect arrested and charged in the shooting death of 18-year-old Trey Blackshear, according to the Bluffton Poilce.\r\n\r\nThe 16-year-old was located by the U.S. Marshals Task Force in Jacksonville, Fla. Two Bluffton Police Detectives extradited the male from Jacksonville on Wednesday, Jan. 29 and transported him to the Department of Juvenile Justice in Columbia, where he will be held until his Family Court date.\r\n\r\nThree others have already been arrested and charged in conjunction with the death of Blackshear. In late December, another 16-year-old was charged for his suspected involvement. In January, 20-year-old Jaesean Redd and 19-year-old Kionna Ferguson were charged for Accessory After the Fact to Murder. Detectives believe the shooting was the result of drug activity.\r\n\r\nBlackshear was found shot to death inside a vehicle in the parking lot of the Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Bluffton on the afternoon of Dec. 23, 2019. Video surveillance footage captured two males running from Blackshear’s vehicle toward Buckwalter Place, where they got into a light-colored sedan and drove off.\r\n\r\nBlackshear’s murder is an ongoing investigation by the Bluffton Police Department. Anyone having information regarding the murder of Trey Blackshear is encouraged to call the Bluffton Police Department Tip Line 843-706-4560 or Crimestoppers of the Lowcountry at 843-554-1111.', 'Another arrest made in connection to Blackshear’s death', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'another-arrest-made-in-connection-to-blackshears-death', '', '', '2020-02-05 13:37:44', '2020-02-05 18:37:44', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43288', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43290, 4, '2020-02-05 13:38:36', '2020-02-05 18:38:36', '<b>By MINDY LUCAS</b>\r\n\r\nA Burton man involved in a physical altercation related to a domestic dispute has died after being stabbed at a residence east of Joe Frazier Road, officials say.\r\n\r\nJamel Brown, 36, was stabbed in a physical altercation at a home on Harold Drive and died after the incident on Monday, Feb. 3, according to an alert issued by the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office.\r\n\r\nDeputies with the sheriff’s office and emergency medical services responded to the scene just after midnight on Monday where they learned a domestic dispute had taken place between Brown and a woman at the residence.\r\n\r\nThe dispute led to a physical altercation between Brown and a male juvenile, also at the home when first responders arrived. Brown was stabbed with a knife during the altercation, the alert said.\r\n\r\nBrown was first taken to Beaufort Memorial Hospital, then to the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), where he died during surgery.\r\n\r\nThe knife believed to have been used in the stabbing was recovered inside the home.\r\n\r\nA forensic autopsy will be conducted at MUSC on Tuesday to determine the cause and manner of Brown’s death.\r\n\r\nAll three of the parties involved in the incident are cooperating with authorities, the alert said. As of Monday, no one had been charged in the incident. The sheriff’s office is continuing to investigate.', 'Burton man dies after altercation, stabbing related to domestic dispute', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'burton-man-dies-after-altercation-stabbing-related-to-domestic-dispute', '', '', '2020-02-05 13:38:36', '2020-02-05 18:38:36', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43290', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43292, 4, '2020-02-05 13:39:08', '2020-02-05 18:39:08', 'The Junior Service League of Beaufort (JSLB) is seeking donations of formal dresses for the 9th annual JSLB Prom Boutique to be held from 1 to 4 p.m. March 7 at the Beaufort-Jasper YMCA of the Lowcountry.\r\n\r\nJSLB will accept new or gently used long and short dresses, in all sizes and with accessories, such as earrings, necklaces, bracelets, shawls and handbags. Dresses must be clean and have no visible tears or stains.\r\n\r\nThe Junior Service League of Beaufort’s Prom Boutique allows Beaufort, Jasper, and Hampton counties’ junior and senior students to shop for and select the perfect dress, jewelry, and accessories for prom for free. Since 2011, JSLB’s Prom Boutique has helped girls in our community experience the magic of finding the perfect prom dress.\r\n\r\nIn 2019, more than 50 local high school girls were able to have their Cinderella moment and leave with the beautifully colored, shimmery dress of their dreams.\r\n\r\nDonation drop-off locations include:\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Sound: 206 Sea Island Parkway, Suite 31 on Lady’s Island (Located in Tidewatch)\r\n\r\nSugar Belle: 906 Boundary Street in Beaufort\r\n\r\nSprenger Health Care of Port Royal: 1810 Richmond Ave. in Port Royal\r\n\r\nAmazing Rentals: 352 Argent Boulevard in Hardeeville\r\n\r\nHobbit Hill: All Beaufort Locations\r\n\r\nKinghorn Insurance: 910 Carteret Street in Beaufort\r\n\r\nRegions Bank 146 Sea Island Parkway on Lady’s Island\r\n\r\nLux – A Medical Spa: 350 Fording Island Road, Suite 101 in Bluffton\r\n\r\nPink Magazine: 37 New Orleans Road, No. M on Hilton Head Island\r\n\r\nSavvy Apple: 1724 Ribaut Road in Port Royal\r\n\r\nThe Junior Service League of Beaufort is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and enriching the lives of women, children and families in the Beaufort County community. For more information, please visit www.jslbeaufort.com.\r\n\r\nFor more information about JSLB’s Prom Boutique, please contact Communication Director Hannah Nichols, at communication.jslb@gmail.com, or visit www.jslbprom.com.', 'Donations needed for Junior Service League of Beaufort’s Prom Boutique', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'donations-needed-for-junior-service-league-of-beauforts-prom-boutique', '', '', '2020-02-05 13:39:08', '2020-02-05 18:39:08', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43292', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43294, 4, '2020-02-05 13:43:51', '2020-02-05 18:43:51', '<h2><b>Historic Beaufort Foundation still has seat on board – for now</b></h2>\r\n<b>By MINDY LUCAS</b>\r\n\r\nThe future of a local historic preservation group’s seat on Beaufort’s Historic District Review Board remains to be seen, while officials with both the group and the city say it is still there – for now.\r\n\r\nThe removal of Historic Beaufort Foundation’s (HBF) longstanding seat was first broached in November as editorials both for and against the seat’s removal ran in The Island News and a city council meeting brought out impassioned members of the community on both sides of the issue.\r\n\r\nWhile council members voted 3 to 2 on first reading to remove the seat at the council’s November meeting, in an abrupt turn of events members voted to table the issue just two weeks later.\r\n\r\nAt that same meeting, Beaufort Mayor Billy Keyserling, who earlier had been in favor of removing the seat, announced the appointment of a panel to study the issue. The panel was also to discuss other topics such as training and improved standards that would simplify the process for applicants going before the review board, the mayor said.\r\n\r\nThat panel has since formed and met three times, though what action will ultimately be taken on the status of HBF’s seat on the Historic District Review Board has yet to be determined.\r\n\r\nAsked if the issue had been discussed, HBF’s Executive Director Cynthia Jenkins who was appointed to the panel along with five other members, said that it had not.\r\n\r\n“What the mayor wanted is for education to occur,” she said. “But what we have been doing has been really productive. It’s been a really positive experience.”\r\n\r\nOther panel members include City Council members Mike McFee and Phil Cromer, Beaufort’s City Manager Bill Prokop, HBF’s preservation chairman, Rob Montgomery, and HBF board member and former chair for the Historic District Review Board, Chuck Symes.\r\n\r\nThe group, along with other members of HBF and the Historic District Review Board, also met with preservation officers from the state’s historic preservation office for a two-hour educational session.\r\n\r\nJenkins said the experts and the group discussed Beaufort’s responsibilities as a Certified Local Government, or CLG, in monitoring and managing historic zoning.\r\n\r\nOne of the key benefits to being a CLG, Jenkins said, is that Beaufort, along with other CLGs, are placed at the top of the list for any federal monies earmarked for historic preservation funding.\r\n\r\nRecent preservation work to The Arsenal, which houses the visitor’s center and the Beaufort History Museum, were made possible through such funding.\r\n\r\nNational Historic Landmark Districts are also given priority, when federal funding for historic preservation is considered. Beaufort is one of only four such districts in South Carolina.\r\n\r\n“So we go up another notch for funding and we go up another notch for prestige,” Jenkins said.\r\n\r\nIn December, the mayor had asked that the group issue a report within 60 days that would serve as a “talking piece” for a public work session. In January, he said the panel was on track to meet that deadline, and it would probably be “an outline of the issues and how to approach those.”\r\n\r\nIn the meantime, the Historic District Review Board, normally a five-member board, has been operating with only three members since July. The city recently filled one of its two vacancies, but has yet to name a fifth.\r\n\r\nThe HBF had submitted its own candidate, Mary Ragsdale, but has not been informed as to the status of Ragsdale’s application yet.\r\n\r\nAt the December city council meeting, Keyserling told Ragsdale, who has a background in residential design, that council had decided to postpone filling the fifth seat “out of deference to not move too quickly.”\r\n\r\n“If it’s not a designated seat, you’re still a candidate. If it is a designated seat you would be their nominee but would still go through the process,” he told Ragsdale, adding that he hoped to have the issue resolved by the end of February.\r\n\r\nThe next City Council meeting is Feb. 11. The Historic District Review Board is set to meet Feb. 12.', 'Council letting it cool off', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'council-letting-it-cool-off', '', '', '2020-02-05 13:43:51', '2020-02-05 18:43:51', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43294', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43296, 4, '2020-02-05 13:44:44', '2020-02-05 18:44:44', '<b>By MINDY LUCAS</b>\r\n\r\nWhat kind of playground equipment would you like to see in Beaufort’s Waterfront Park? That’s what city planners would like to know.\r\n\r\nThe city will be replacing the park’s aging playground equipment soon and is seeking input on what parents and community members would like to see as its replacement.\r\n\r\nThe equipment that is there now was installed in 2006 and is either wearing out or has parts that are nearly impossible to replace, said Downtown Operations Director Linda Roper.\r\n\r\nThe new equipment is expected to cost $250,000 to $300,000.\r\n\r\nAs of Thursday, Jan. 30 the city had already heard from 394 participants in the survey, and was planning to leave the survey posted for one more week.\r\n\r\nIf you’d like to give your feedback, you can find the survey on the city’s website and social media accounts or at www.surveymonkey.com/r/TPXHSK9.', 'City seeks input on new playground equipment at Waterfront', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'city-seeks-input-on-new-playground-equipment-at-waterfront', '', '', '2020-02-05 13:44:44', '2020-02-05 18:44:44', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43296', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43298, 4, '2020-02-05 13:48:20', '2020-02-05 18:48:20', '<b>By BOB SOFALY</b>\r\n\r\nIt was Beaufort County first responders taking on the students of St. Peter’s Catholic Elementary School for the epic third annual Heroes vs. Cardinals Kickball Game on Tuesday, Jan. 28, at the school’s soccer field.\r\n\r\nThe game was in conjunction with National Catholic Schools Week.\r\n\r\nThe contest was started as an idea to involve the local fire fighters who work with the schools throughout the year with training and fire drills.\r\n\r\n“Last year we included not just Lady’s Island/St. Helena fire department, but opened it up to all the other local first responder agencies including those from Bluffton,” said Jessica Green of St. Peter’s.\r\n\r\nFirst responders and students were divided up equally so as not to give the students too much of an advantage.\r\n\r\nDuring the second-inning stretch, both teams took a quick sprint around the soccer field to stay loose. Atziry Benaridez, a 2nd-grader at the school, beat everyone. Later it leaked that she is also on the school’s cross country team.\r\n\r\nThe score ended tied at 8.\r\n\r\n<em>Above: Michael Chisholm of the Lady’s Island/St. Helena Fire Dept. tries to catch a fly ball during the third annual Heroes vs. Cardinals kickball game. The ball however bounced off Chisholm’s chest and fell to the ground, loading the bases.</em>', 'First responders take on elementary school students', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'first-responders-take-on-elementary-school-students', '', '', '2020-02-05 13:48:20', '2020-02-05 18:48:20', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43298', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43301, 4, '2020-02-05 13:50:38', '2020-02-05 18:50:38', '<em>Members of the Beaufort County legislative delegation share a chuckle during the “lightning round” question-and-answer session during Jan. 27 Legislative Luncheon sponsored by the Greater Beaufort Chamber of Commerce. From left are State Senator Chip Campson, State Rep. Michael Rivers, State Rep. Jeff Bradley, Hope Freeman of the Beaufort Chamber of Commerce and State Rep. Shannon Erickson. Not shown is State Senator Tom Davis. Photo by Bob Sofaly.</em>', 'Legislative Luncheon Q&A', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'legislative-luncheon-qa', '', '', '2020-02-05 13:50:38', '2020-02-05 18:50:38', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43301', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43304, 4, '2020-02-05 13:51:42', '2020-02-05 18:51:42', 'City Manager Bill Prokop announced Friday, Jan. 31 that Beaufort Fire Chief Reece Bertholf is assuming the responsibilities of assistant city manager.\r\n\r\nBertholf, 41, will keep his position as fire chief, and also perform the professional, administrative and managerial duties required to assist the overall operations of the City of Beaufort. He will work on special projects to ensure they are in concert with the policies and goals of the city manager.\r\n\r\nBertholf’s title will be Fire Chief/Assistant City Manager.\r\n\r\n“In my absence, Reece will act as the city manager, with full authority to make decisions and sign contracts,” Prokop said in a release.\r\n\r\nBertholf joined the Fire Department in 2001 after serving four years in the U.S. Marine Corps and achieving the rank of corporal. He worked his way up the department ranks and became chief in 2015. In the last several years, Bertholf has assisted Prokop with several projects\r\nand initiatives.\r\n\r\nBertholf earned a Bachelor’s degree from the University of South Carolina Beaufort, and a Master of Business Administration from The Citadel Graduate College.\r\n\r\nHe graduated from Leadership Beaufort, Leadership South Carolina and the Riley Institute at Furman’s Diversity Leader Initiative. He was in the inaugural class of the Local Government Leadership Institute, a program of the Joseph P. Riley Jr. Center for Livable Communities at The College of Charleston.\r\n\r\nBertholf and his wife, Mikie, have two children, Kiwa and Kai, who attend Beaufort High School and Riverview Charter School, respectively. He is active in community and school activities.\r\n\r\n“I am very proud to have talent within our organization, like Reece, to afford me the opportunity to promote from within,” Prokop said. “I look forward to working closely with Reece on many of the plans and programs we have for the growth of our City in the years ahead. Please join me in congratulating him on the expansion of his duties and responsibilities.”', 'Beaufort fire chief named assistant city manager', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'beaufort-fire-chief-named-assistant-city-manager', '', '', '2020-02-05 13:51:42', '2020-02-05 18:51:42', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43304', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43307, 4, '2020-02-05 14:00:40', '2020-02-05 19:00:40', 'Battery Creek’s boys waited out a delay of nearly 30 minutes, then finished out a 70-67 home win over rival Beaufort High on Saturday.\r\n\r\nPlay was halted with 2:46 remaining in the game after a skirmish broke out in the crowd, resulting in officials clearing the gym of everyone except players, administrators, cheerleaders, and media. When play resumed 28 minutes later, the Dolphins were clinging to a 62-58 lead.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe Eagles clawed within 68-66 and had two free throws with a chance to tie it with 8 seconds left, but they converted only one foul shot and the Dolphins closed out a hard-fought victory. Daviyone Sanders scored 14 points, Obie Wilson and Amoni Waring added 13 apiece, and David Grober had 11 to lead Battery Creek.\r\n\r\n“I told our guys to keep our composure, we’ve still got a game to play and we’ve still got to be locked in,” Brown said of the delay. “We try to get these guys to understand that if you play basketball, (discipline) is key. We don’t want any nonsense, and in order to be successful, that stuff has to stay on the outside.”\r\n\r\nRush Riley scored 18 points, Oliver Holmes had 17, and Ben VanHise added 10 to lead the Eagles.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n“We played a hard-fought game and had some chances at the end to take the lead or tie, but couldn’t convert,” Beaufort coach Jeremy Huff said.\r\n\r\n<b>Warren, Eagle girls hold off strong challenge from Creek</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort High’s girls got off to a quick start and held on for a hard-fought 39-36 road win over rival Battery Creek on Saturday.\r\n\r\nLayla Warren poured in 23 points and Sequioa Smalls returned from first-half foul trouble to score all eight of her points in the second half to help the Eagles secure the non-region win.\r\n\r\nStarr Reed and Trezure Siplin each had nine points, and Nani Singleton added seven for the Dolphins.\r\n\r\n<em>Above: Beaufort’s Oliver Holmes tries to keep the ball as Battery Creek’s Donald Green reaches in late in the game Saturday at Battery Creek. Despite a 30 minute delay after a fight broke in the stands during the fourth quarter, the Dolphin were able to maintain their lead over the Eagles to win 70-67.&nbsp;Photo by Bob Sofaly.</em>', 'Creek boys close out rivalry win over Eagles in empty gym', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'creek-boys-close-out-rivalry-win-over-eagles-in-empty-gym', '', '', '2020-02-05 14:00:40', '2020-02-05 19:00:40', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43307', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43331, 4, '2020-02-13 08:29:47', '2020-02-13 13:29:47', '<strong>By LEE SCOTT</strong>\r\n\r\nMy friend Ellen sent out an email about a bridge class starting in January at the Beaufort County Department of Aging building over in Port Royal.\r\n\r\nThis sparked an interest because I love to play cards and my family used to play games like crazy eights, spades, and gin rummy when I was young. My parents were big bridge players back then, and I decided to see what this game was all about and what I was missing.\r\n\r\nWhen I mentioned to my friends, Cindy and Nancy, that I had signed up, they decided to do it too.\r\n\r\nAlthough my initial image of playing bridge at the Senior Citizen Center conjured up images of blue-haired ladies in house dresses, it was quickly dispelled.\r\n\r\nInstead, when we arrived at the center, there were healthy active seniors sitting at the tables ready to plunge into a new world.\r\n\r\nWe were told that bridge and other new activities are highly recommended for older adults to keep their minds sharp. And I was pleasantly surprised to hear that Martina Navratilova and Bill Gates (my contemporaries) also play the game.\r\n\r\nWhen we started our class, we found that like any new game or sport, you must learn the lingo. Everything from golf to football requires a knowledge of both the terminology and the rules. Words like trick, trump, contract, bid, and auction all took on new meanings for me as they relate to a bridge game.\r\n\r\nI learned that a “trick” was when each of the four players put out a card. My goal was to win a “trick.” The learning just piled on from there. After the first class, I brought my index cards filled with definitions and concepts.\r\n\r\nIt wasn’t long before I started throwing out words like defender, declarer, dummy and responder, like I knew what I was talking about and had been using the words forever.\r\n\r\nOur two-hour class, held every Monday for 10 weeks, seems to fly by each time. And fortunately, the two teachers we have are extremely patient with their students. They even provide treats for us like iced tea and cookies.\r\n\r\nNow my friends and I have set up our own study group and have been going through the quizzes at the end of the chapters. Who knew that a simple card game was going to require so much work?\r\n\r\nBut the more I have gotten into it, the more I have enjoyed it.\r\n\r\nWhen I told my 12-year-old granddaughter about the class and the textbooks and the study sessions, she asked, “Why have you voluntarily taken this on?”\r\n\r\nI responded, “Because my dear, it is nice to know that you can teach an old dog new tricks.”\r\n\r\n<i>Lee Scott, a writer and recent retiree, shares her everyday observations about life after career. A former commercial banker responsible for helping her clients to reach their business objectives, Scott now translates those analytical skills to her writings. She lives on St. Helena Island and enjoys boating, traveling and reading.</i>', 'You can teach an old dog some new tricks', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'you-can-teach-an-old-dog-some-new-tricks', '', '', '2020-02-13 08:29:47', '2020-02-13 13:29:47', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43331', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(43316, 4, '2020-02-05 14:05:07', '2020-02-05 19:05:07', 'Love is in the air this Friday, Feb. 7 as the Downtown Beaufort Merchants’ Association ushers in the month with a romance-themed evening during their First Friday event downtown from 5 to 8 p.m. Everyone is invited to come downtown to shop, dine and support the eclectic mix of local restaurants, galleries and shops that make Beaufort special.\r\n\r\nTo celebrate this special month of love and romance, everyone will be given the opportunity to pick up an entry form from a participating Merchants’ Association business and fill it out for a chance to win a gift certificate for a Beaufort romance package – a night’s stay at the Cuthbert House Inn and dinner for two at Panini’s restaurant.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThere will be second- and third-place prizes, as well. While all are welcome to enter the drawing, shoppers who make a purchase at one of the participating businesses will receive two additional entry forms. There will be a drawing for the contest at 8 p.m. at the clock tower on West St. Participants must be present to win.\r\n\r\nAs with all First Friday events, there will be entertainment, specials and activities for everyone to enjoy. DJ Mike will play a mix of music out at the clock tower and the Beaufort Shag Club will showcase their mastery of Shag dancing. The Harbor Masters will pop in and out of shops sharing their unique style of vocal artistry.\r\n\r\nEach month, a different merchant member business is highlighted during First Friday. This month, The Tabby Shore Gift Boutique will be in the spotlight. The shop offers trendy and unique gifts for all occasions that are curated locally. Staff from the shop will be out at the clock at Bay and West street to meet and talk with shoppers and to showcase the fun and creative offerings available at their store.\r\n\r\nAlso Happening\r\n\r\nBeaufort Emporium: Come celebrate as the store welcomes three new vendors. Hen House Vintage, Coastal Creative and Two Storied Vintage all specialize in unique vintage and re-imagined design pieces.\r\n\r\nThibault Gallery: Free gift wrapping and note card with each purchase of one of Mary Thibault’s Valentine FROG design mugs. Special performance by Megan Howe, Dance Instructor and 2020 CAPA Dancing with Our Stars contestant.', 'Celebrate Love in Beaufort this First Friday', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'celebrate-love-in-beaufort-this-first-friday', '', '', '2020-02-05 14:05:07', '2020-02-05 19:05:07', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43316', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43319, 4, '2020-02-05 14:08:25', '2020-02-05 19:08:25', 'Paul Sommerville of Pigeon Point shows off one of his grapefruit trees. Sommerville said he has five fruit-bearing trees, some more than 20-feet tall, in his backyard. He said there are many others that are too young for fruit, all planted from seeds. Sommerville has two trees below the bluff of his backyard which gets inundated with salt water. He said the salinity hasn’t hindered their growth. Sommerville said his trees make up the largest grapefruit grove in Beaufort County. <em>Photo by Bob Sofaly.</em>\r\n\r\nTo submit a Lowcountry Life photo, you must be the photographer or have permission to submit the photo to be published in The Island News. Please submit high-resolution photos and include a description and/or names of the people in the picture and the name of the photographer. Email your photos to theislandnews@gmail.com.', 'Lowcountry Life', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'lowcountry-life-116', '', '', '2020-02-05 14:08:25', '2020-02-05 19:08:25', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43319', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43325, 4, '2020-02-06 12:44:34', '2020-02-06 17:44:34', 'Due to the threat of severe weather this afternoon and evening, Beaufort County School District schools will dismiss one hour early.&nbsp; Elementary schools will dismiss at 1:45 p.m., and K-8, middle and high schools will dismiss at 2:45 p.m.&nbsp; All after-school activities and events (EXCEPT for school after-care programs) are cancelled.&nbsp; We’re encouraging parents with children in school after-care programs to pick up their kids as soon as possible after dismissal.&nbsp; We’re notifying all district parents in a few minutes by e-mail, text message and robocalls.\r\n\r\n– Beaufort County School District', 'Schools closing early due to weather threat', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'schools-closing-early-due-to-weather-threat', '', '', '2020-02-06 12:45:00', '2020-02-06 17:45:00', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43325', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(43333, 4, '2020-02-13 08:30:37', '2020-02-13 13:30:37', '<strong>Editor\'s Note:</strong> This is the first installment in a series of three essays on the State v. Plath and Arnold trial that happened in 1979.\r\n\r\n<strong>By SCOTT GRABER</strong>\r\n\r\nIn April 1978, John Plath, John Arnold, a teen-aged female and an 11-year-old wandered into Beaufort County. They were young, disconnected and sleep-deprived having driven from Pennsylvania to visit a friend at Parris Island.\r\n\r\nIn 1978, Beaufort County was an isolated, mostly bypassed farming and fishing community midway between Charleston and Savannah. It was a collection of low-lying, well-watered islands separated by tidal creeks and mud flats.\r\n\r\nIt was tomato fields, packing sheds, shrimp boats and simple white-painted church buildings. It was not yet an unbroken landscape of golf courses, resort hotels and beach-hugging enclaves.\r\n\r\nThe tragedy that took place on April 12, 1978, began when this wandering, white foursome spotted Betty Gardner trying to hitchhike from Warsaw Island to St Helena Island, where her father had a farm.\r\n\r\nTrial testimony would later establish that the teenagers took Gardner to a remote part of St Helena, not her father’s farm, where they made her undress and engage in oral sex. Then after the sex, they began to beat her.\r\n\r\nAccording to the testimony there was strangulation with a belt and a garden hose. Then she was stomped upon and stabbed. Eventually, grudgingly, Betty Gardner died.\r\n\r\nBy 1978, Beaufort County was beginning to take notice of murder, manslaughter and burglary on St. Helena Island. Twenty years earlier, St. Helena crime was not of much interest to Beaufort County’s law officers.\r\n\r\nIn those days, murder — especially black-on-black murder — went unresolved.\r\n\r\nPunishment for St Helena crime was often left to the Deacons of Brick Baptist Church. But now there was a bridge, and a paved highway that ran the length of the island. And now there was an angry island community wanting to know what had happened to Betty Gardner.\r\n\r\nFor several months, Gardner was deemed a missing person. She would have stayed in that category if John Arnold had not been arrested or said, to another inmate, that he knew where Betty Gardner’s body was located.\r\n\r\nEventually this remark made its way out of the old cinder block jail to a deputy sheriff. Eventually John Arnold was asked, by this deputy, to help with the on-going search.\r\n\r\nJohn Arnold could not produce a corpse. Apparently the deputies got within a mile of the body, but in the course of these frustrating searches, John Arnold became a suspect. John Plath’s teen-aged girlfriend had a better memory and was able to lead the deputies directly to Gardner’s body. And for her efforts she got immunity from prosecution.\r\n\r\nBut the State of South Carolina would prosecute the two boys. And the state — in the person of Randolph “Buster” Murdaugh — would seek the death penalty.\r\n\r\n“Buster” Murdaugh — then the Solicitor of the 14th Judicial Circuit — was a short, powerfully built man who had once played football for the University of South Carolina. He had a round face and spoke out of the side of his mouth because that mouth was usually full of Red Man chewing tobacco.\r\n\r\nEvery courtroom in the 14th Circuit had a brass spittoon next to the Solicitor’s table — a wooden table where Murdaugh stacked-up his indictments. The defense lawyers had no clue which indictment that Murdaugh would select — which defendant would called to trial — but if there was any criticism it came from the Clerk of Court who routinely replaced the spit-stained carpet around each spittoon.\r\n\r\nMurdaugh’s power was absolute when it came to who got prosecuted in the 14th Circuit, or what lesser charge the state would consider if the accused admitted his or her guilt. There was no question about who was in charge and the presiding judge, Clyde Eltzroth, was not entirely happy with this arrangement.\r\n\r\nEltzroth was tall, florid, more comfortable hunting birds with his 12-gauge shotgun and his Labrador Retriever, Spook. The red-faced judge often brought Spook to the courtroom, where he remained hidden under the bench while Murdaugh and the lawyers exchanged opening salvos in front of a standing-room-only crowd anxious to see what justice really looked like in Beaufort County.\r\n\r\nEltzroth had not gone to law school, rather he had “read” the law with another lawyer — over in Hampton County — and then passed the bar exam.\r\n\r\nBut nobody questioned Elzroth’s legal ability. He was smart, decisive and efficiently processed those accused of crime through his courtroom.\r\n\r\nBut when Eltzroth got mad, well that was another matter. The old judge was not to be reckoned or reasoned with. One got out of his courtroom or — if a dash to the door was not possible — out of his line of sight.\r\n\r\n<i>Scott Graber is a lawyer, novelist, veteran columnist and longtime resident of Port Royal. Email Scott at cscottgraber@gmail.com.</i>', 'Looking back on the tragedy of April 12, 1978', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'looking-back-on-the-tragedy-of-april-12-1978', '', '', '2020-12-04 02:38:14', '2020-12-04 07:38:14', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43333', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43335, 4, '2020-02-13 08:31:45', '2020-02-13 13:31:45', '<b>Whale Branch routs Red Raiders in regular-season finale</b>\r\n\r\nThe Whale Branch boys stormed into the postseason on a high note with a 63-26 road win over Bamberg-Ehrhardt in their regular-season finale Monday.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nShawn Chisolm scored 19 points and Shemar Williams added 16 to lead a balanced effort from the Warriors, who had already clinched the Region 5-2A title. Nick Pringle, Jaylen Reeves, and Diontre McVay each added six points for Whale Branch.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nWhale Branch (17-6, 7-1) will host a first-round playoff game Wednesday, Feb. 19.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Bucs\' comeback<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>effort falls short</b>\r\n\r\nBridges Prep fought back from a double-digit deficit but came up short in a 68-64 home loss to Baptist Hill on Friday.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nColton Doran poured in 24 points, Josh Smith added 19, and Ryan Fondelier scored 10 to keep the Buccaneers in it.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Sharks end<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>Dolphins’ season</b>\r\n\r\nMay River’s boys clinched the No. 3 seed from Region 8-3A with a 56-44 road win over Battery Creek on Friday, knocking the Dolphins out of playoff contention.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe Sharks raced out to a 23-8 lead after one quarter and held off a second-half charge from the Dolphins.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nHarry Cash scored 17 points, Jimmie Green added 12, and James Layman had eight to lead the Sharks.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nJaeon Allen scored 15 points, and Obie Wilson added 11 to lead the Dolphins (3-17, 1-7).\r\n\r\n<i>Visit LowcoSports.com for more sports briefs.</i>', 'Boys Basketball Round Up', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'boys-basketball-round-up', '', '', '2020-02-13 08:31:45', '2020-02-13 13:31:45', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43335', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43337, 4, '2020-02-13 08:32:27', '2020-02-13 13:32:27', 'Beaufort High wrestling saw its playoff run end Monday with a 42-31 road loss to a strong North Myrtle Beach in the third round of the Class 4A dual playoffs.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe Chiefs set the tone for the night with two straight pins to open the match, and they were able to hold off the Eagles the rest of the way.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nPayton Bayne (126), Matthew Durrance (138), and John Legree (195) each won by pin, and Gary Bayne (106), James Dagin (160), and Michael Cenci (170) also picked up wins to keep the Eagles in it, but each time Beaufort made a run, the Chiefs were able to stifle the momentum.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe Eagles stormed into the Lower State semifinals with a 58-24 home win over Airport on Saturday.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe teams traded punched early in the match, as the score was tied at 18 after six bouts, but the Eagles recorded pins in seven of the next nine matches to take control.\r\n\r\nDurrance started the run with a pin at 138, and Kaywan Johnson, Dagin, Cenci, Jeremiah Simmons, Legree, Degin Lowery, and Payton Bayne also recorded pins. Phares earned a major decision, and Gary Bayne won by forfeit.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nBeaufort now turns its attention to the individual postseason, beginning with the Class 4A Lower State qualifier at Bluffton High School on Friday and Saturday.', 'Eagles wrestling can\'t catch Chiefs, bow out in 3rd round', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'eagles-wrestling-cant-catch-chiefs-bow-out-in-3rd-round', '', '', '2020-02-13 08:32:27', '2020-02-13 13:32:27', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43337', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43339, 4, '2020-02-13 08:33:48', '2020-02-13 13:33:48', '<b>Beaufort’s Britton named to fall Dean’s List at Nebraska</b>\r\n\r\nBrian Britton of Beaufort has been named to the Dean’s List at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for the fall semester of the 2019-20 academic year.\r\n\r\n<i>Britton, a graduate student working toward a Master of Business Administration, was named to the Dean\'s List for the College of Busi</i>ness.\r\n\r\nQualification for the Dean’s List in the College of Business is a grade-point average of 3.7.\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort High students earn statewide honors at Model UN</b>\r\n\r\nTwo Beaufort High School students were recognized for their performance at the Model United Nations Conference held at Georgia Southern University.\r\n\r\nLillian Kindwall and Noah Nappier earned Honorable Mention (General Assembly) – Guatemala.\r\n\r\nModel UN is an educational simulation where students learn about diplomacy and international relations by “representing” countries from around the world in mock diplomacy exercises. Students learn about current world issues, brush up on their speaking, debating and writing skills and also improve their critical thinking, teamwork and leadership abilities.\r\n\r\nJonathan Miller was the faculty adviser for the<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>Beaufort High delegation.\r\n\r\n<b>Kalady of Beaufort named to Alabama Dean’s List</b>\r\n\r\nMadelyn R. Kalady of Beaufort (29907) was named to The University of Alabama Dean’s List for fall 2019.\r\n\r\nA total of 12,050 students enrolled during the 2019 fall term at Alabama were named to the Dean\'s List with an academic record of 3.5 or above or the President\'s List with an academic record of 4.0 (all A\'s).', 'Education Briefs', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'education-briefs-3', '', '', '2020-02-13 08:33:48', '2020-02-13 13:33:48', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43339', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43341, 4, '2020-02-13 08:35:05', '2020-02-13 13:35:05', '<b>Beaufort, Port Royal mayors highlight<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>new Coastline</b>\r\n\r\nA new episode of The County Channel’s series Coastline features the mayors of northern Beaufort County. Joining host Suzanne Larson are newly elected Town of Port Royal Mayor Joe DeVito and City of Beaufort Mayor Billy Keyserling.\r\n\r\nThis 66th Coastline episode highlights the 2020 agendas for both municipalities. Topics include transparency in communication and developments that are making north of the Broad even more inviting for new citizens and businesses.\r\n\r\nCoastline airs on The County Channel Sundays at 9:30 a.m., Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m., Thursdays at 8 p.m., and Fridays at 9 a.m. Coastline is a monthly news show filmed in-studio and produced by The County Channel.\r\n\r\nWatch all programming for The County Channel on Comcast Ch. 2, Hargray Chs. 9 and 113, and Spectrum Ch. 1304. Viewers can also watch programming live and on-demand at The County Channel’s website at www.beaufortcountysc.gov.\r\n\r\n<b>Councilman Dawson<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>to host meeting<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>about services in Big Estate, Jenkins</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort County Council Member Gerald Dawson (District 1) is hosting a district meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13 about county solid waste and recycle services in the Big Estate and Jenkins communities. The meeting will be held at the Booker T. Washington Center, 182 Booker T. Washington Circle, Yemassee (map).\r\n\r\nThe guest speaker will be Dave Wilhelm, Beaufort County Assistant County Administrator for the Public Works and Sustainability Division.\r\n\r\nResidents do not need to register in advance for the meeting. For more information, please contact Beaufort County Council Member Dawson by email at: gdawson@bcgov.net or by phone at 843-255-2192.\r\n\r\n<b>County offices to close for Presidents’ Day</b>\r\n\r\nAll Beaufort County offices, to include Library branches and Parks and Recreation facilities, will be closed Monday, Feb. 17, in observance of the Presidents’ Day holiday. All County offices will resume their regular hours Tuesday, Feb. 18.\r\n\r\nAll Convenience Centers will remain open. Operations at the Hilton Head Island Airport and Lady’s Island Airport will be available. Emergency and public safety services will be available as normal.\r\n\r\n<b>Arthur Horne groundbreaking<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>set for Tuesday</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort County is holding a groundbreaking ceremony for its new Arthur Horne Building at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18 in the courtyard of the Robert Smalls Government Complex – between the County Courthouse and the County Administration Building at 100 Ribaut Road, Beaufort.\r\n\r\nOnce completed, the new Arthur Horne Building will have almost 8,000 square feet of office space, allowing the County to consolidate certain departments. Construction should be complete in mid-March 2021.\r\n\r\nBeaufort County Council will lead the groundbreaking ceremony along with representatives from Beaufort County Administration and the construction, engineering, and design teams. The Beaufort County Facility Management Department is managing the project.\r\n\r\nParking will be available in the County Administration parking lot. The entrance to the lot is located near the intersection of Boundary Street and Marsh Road.\r\n\r\n<b>County Councilman Flewelling hosting meeting about Camp St. Mary’s Property</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort County Council Member Brian Flewelling (District 5) will host a public meeting from 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25 at John Paul II Catholic School, 4211 Okatie Highway, about the future use of the County’s Camp St. Mary’s property.\r\n\r\nThe meeting is open to the general public. Residents do not need to register in advance for the meeting. For more information, please contact Flewelling by email at brianf@bcgov.net, by phone at 843-255-2200 or by mail at c/o Clerk to Council, Beaufort County, P.O. Drawer 1228, Beaufort, SC 29901.\r\n\r\n<b>SCETV now on YouTube TV</b>\r\n\r\nSouth Carolina ETV (SCETV) announced that it is now streaming live on YouTube TV. Dedicated live channels for SCETV and PBS Kids, as well as on-demand programming, are now available to YouTube TV subscribers.\r\n\r\nYouTube TV represents SCETV’s first livestreaming partnership and includes episodes and on-demand content from PBS favorites, including “American Experience,” “Antiques Roadshow,” “Frontline,” “Great Performances,” “Masterpiece,” “Nature” and more.\r\n\r\nCurrently, local programming is not included on SCETV’s live YouTube channel. However, the network will explore options for local program inclusion in the months ahead.\r\n\r\nFor more information on SCETV, visit www.scetv.org.\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort Garden<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>Club giving away trees</b>\r\n\r\nTo celebrate its 85th anniversary, the Beaufort Garden Club, in conjunction with the National Garden Clubs Plant America project, is giving away 85 Redbud tree saplings. These native trees will grow into beautiful and carefree additions to the landscape.\r\n\r\nThese free trees can be picked up at the Gazebo at the Port Royal Farmers’ Market on Saturday, Feb. 29 from 9 a.m. until noon. Limit one to a family.\r\n\r\n<b>Clemson offering Turf School in Beaufort</b>\r\n\r\nTurfgrass professionals can learn the latest research-based information for turfgrass management during Clemson University’s annual Turf School to be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13 at the Beaufort Extension Office, 18 John Galt Road.\r\n\r\nThe Turf School is a one-day course designed and conducted by Clemson University scientists to help turfgrass managers overcome the technical challenges of managing grounds, lawns, recreational parks, athletic fields and sod-production facilities.\r\n\r\nThe 2020 program will focus on identifying and implementing best management practices for irrigation water quality, insect pests, diseases, fertilization and weeds. Pesticide Recertification credits will be awarded for South Carolina participants.\r\n\r\nCost is $75 per person and is due upon registration. Contact Laura Lee Rose at lrose@clemson.edu or call 843-473-6025. Register online at http://bit.ly/BeaufortCountyTurfSchool.\r\n\r\n<b>County hosting meetings about solid waste, recycling</b>\r\n\r\nDuring its Public Facilities Committee meeting Jan. 21, Beaufort County Council heard a recommendation report on the future use of convenience centers. Key considerations include limiting the amount and type of waste accepted at the centers and introducing a decal system to restrict use of the convenience centers to Beaufort County residents.\r\n\r\nBeaufort County Council has made no formal decision at this time regarding changing the operating status of any of its eleven convenience centers.\r\n\r\nAs part of its evaluation of the report and in conjunction with staff from the County’s Public Works and Sustainability Division, Beaufort County Council Members will be hosting community meetings about the County’s solid waste and recycle services in the very near future. All of the meetings will be open to the public.\r\n\r\nAs the meetings are scheduled, details will be published on the County’s website, www.beaufortcountysc.gov, as well as the County’s Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn pages. The County Channel will also share meeting details throughout its daily programming schedule.', 'News Briefs', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'news-briefs-141', '', '', '2020-02-13 08:35:05', '2020-02-13 13:35:05', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43341', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43343, 4, '2020-02-13 08:37:43', '2020-02-13 13:37:43', '<b>Activities at Hunting<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>Island State Park</b>\r\n\r\nThere are fun, interesting and educational activities every day hosted by Park Ranger and Lowcountry Master Naturalist Megan Stegmeier.\r\n\r\n<b>Sundays: </b>Sand/Candy Art, 11 a.m.; Do You Want To Build a Snow Globe, 2 p.m.; Stargazing Lighthouse Climb (Feb. 23), 5:45 p.m.\r\n\r\n<b>Mondays: </b>Reptiles of the Lowcountry, 11 a.m.; A Walk In The Woods (Feb. 10, 24).\r\n\r\n<b>Tuesdays: </b>Interpretive Lighthouse Tour, 10 a.m. (Feb. 18); Driftwood Painting, 11 a.m.; CCC Video, 1 p.m.; Beach Walk, 3 p.m.\r\n\r\n<b>Wednesdays: </b>Alligator Talk, 11 a.m.; Stepping Stones, 2 p.m.\r\n\r\n<b>Thursdays:</b> Interpretive Lighthouse Tour, 10 a.m.; CCC Video, 1 p.m.; Feeding Frenzy, 3 p.m.\r\n\r\n<b>Fridays: </b>Fish Printing, 2 p.m.; Valentines Day Couples Lighthouse Climb (Feb. 14), 5:30 p.m.\r\n\r\n<b>Saturdays: </b>Sunrise Lighthouse Climb (Feb. 29), 6:30 a.m.; Tie-Die, 11 a.m.; No Bones About It (Feb 22), 1 p.m.; Pinecones for Passerines (Feb. 15, 29), 1 p.m.\r\n\r\nFor a description of these programs and a complete calendar of activities, go to southcarolinaparks.com/hunting-island and click on “Programs &amp; Events.”\r\n\r\nAll are invited to attend these free events, though there is an entry fee to Hunting Island State Park and reservations are needed for lighthouse programs. For more information, call 843-838-7437 or go to the Friends of Hunting Island website and the Facebook page: FOHI Sea Turtle Conservation Project.\r\n\r\n<b>Hunting Island Lighthouse Tours</b>\r\n\r\n10 a.m., every Thursday (Feb. 13, 20, 27), as well as couple of Tuesdays (Feb. 18). The Friends of Hunting Island will present Lighthouse tours of the historic Hunting Island Lighthouse. Keeper Ted and his team will tell you all about the history of the Lighthouse, which was built in 1875 and is the only Lighthouse in South Carolina open to visitors. If you are at least 44 inches tall you may also climb the 167 steps to the top of the Lighthouse. Reservations are recommended by calling the Nature Center at 843-838-7437. Regular Thursday tours are $2 per person. Park entry fees apply.\r\n\r\n<b>Books Sandwiched In</b>\r\n\r\nNoon-1 p.m. each Monday,<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; </span>USCB Center for the Arts, 805 Carteret Street, Beaufort. The Friends of the Beaufort Library host the popular 8-week series, featuring book talks by local personalities to provoke interest in books; both fiction and non-fiction. After each talk presenters will welcome questions. The series is free and open to the public. For program details, email Vicki Mix at scvgamix7@gmail.com. For more information, visit friendsoftheBeaufortlibrary.com.\r\n\r\nSchedule: <b>Feb. 17</b> – Minnow authored and presented by James McTeer; <b>Feb. 24</b> – Being Mortal by Atul Awande, presented by Dr. Steve Kessell; <b>March 2</b> – Islands in the Stream by Ernest Hemingway, presented by Liz Farrell.\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort Sportfishing<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>and Diving Club’s<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>February meeting</b>\r\n\r\n7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, Beaufort Yacht Club, Lady’s Island off Meridian Road. The social begins at 6:30 p.m. February\'s species is a great Lowcountry table fair – Sheephead. Local, well known Captain Kevin Mears of Cast Away Charters will be the presenter. Congratulations to John Mucha, winner of the monthly weigh-in drawing sponsored by Beaufort Boat &amp; Dock Supply. Guests are welcome. No reservations are needed. For more information, contact Captain Frank Gibson at 843-522-2122 or email fgibson@islc.net.\r\n\r\n<b>Valentine’s Day Couples Lighthouse Climb</b>\r\n\r\n5:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 14, Hunting Island Lighthouse Complex. Cost $20 per person. Take a tour of Hunting Island Lighthouse and watch the sunset and moonrise over the ocean with your Valentine. Must be 44-inches tall to climb. Pre-registration is required. 16-person limit. For more information, contact the Nature Center at 843-838-7437.\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort Lions<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>Club Sweetheart<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>Pancake Breakfast</b>\r\n\r\n8 to 11 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 15, Sea Island Presbyterian Church. Stop by and support those needing vision services in northern Beaufort County by enjoying fresh, hot pancakes and sausage, real scrambled eggs, cheese grits, homemade sausage gravy and biscuits and juice or coffee. Tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance from a Lion. Ticket prices are $8 adult and $5 for those younger than 12. All major credit cards are accepted. Donations accepted. Bring the family and enjoy a leisurely, healthy breakfast while helping those in need of vision services.\r\n\r\n<b>The Beaufort Squares<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>square dance club</b>\r\n\r\n7-9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, Pine Wood Fire Station, 158 Bay Pines Road, Burton. Dances are Mainstream with some instruction at the start. Hugh Gibbs will be calling. All are welcome. For more information call 843-271-0441. The club dances the third Saturday each month.\r\n\r\n<b>Lowcountry<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>Christian Women\'s Connection luncheon</b>\r\n\r\n11:30 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 19, Hampton Hall Clubhouse, Bluffton. The featured guest will be Lila Arnold, founder of Low Country Raptors, and she will have live birds on display. Our speaker is Sharee Darian from Ridgeland. The cost $26 and must be prepaid by Feb. 12. Make checks payable to \"CWC Bluffton\" and mail to Carol Mock, 607 Argent Way, Bluffton, SC 29909. For details, call Carol at 843-705-7604.\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort Christian<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>Women’s Connection lunch</b>\r\n\r\n11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 20, Sea Island Presbyterian Church, Lady’s Island. Lunch by Holmes Catering is $18. Sheree Darian is the guest speaker. Tours of Beaufort is the focus of Bill Reynolds’ feature talk. Call Marti Myers at 843-321-0962 by Feb. 14.\r\n\r\n<b>Bruff presents<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>Trouble the Water</b>\r\n\r\n5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, Beaufort Branch Library, 311 Scott St. Local author Rebecca Bruff will present her debut novel Trouble the Water about the life of Beaufort hero Robert Smalls. There will be a question and answer session with a book signing to follow. Sponsored by the Beaufort Branch Library Book Club and the Friends of the Beaufort Library, the event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 843-255-6458.\r\n\r\n<i>Send your events to theislandnews@gmail.com</i>', 'What’s Happening', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'whats-happening-9', '', '', '2020-02-13 08:37:43', '2020-02-13 13:37:43', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43343', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43345, 4, '2020-02-13 08:38:55', '2020-02-13 13:38:55', '<h2><b>Beaufort County Senior Leadership presents program on Lowcountry opportunities\r\n\r\n</b></h2>\r\nBeaufort County Senior Leadership is presenting a three-morning program to help recruit volunteers for the various non-profit service agencies throughout Beaufort County.\r\n\r\nThe event, scheduled for 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Feb. 18, 25 and March 5 at the Fellowship Hall of Baptist Church of Beaufort (601 Charles Street), is to allow potential volunteers to learn more about Lowcountry culture, understand the critical needs in our community and hear from agencies that serve the community.\r\n\r\nThe program is focused on individuals who are interested in volunteering to help the disadvantaged and volunteers who have applied to or are now working for such agencies and want to be more helpful to clients served.\r\n\r\nThe program is free, but advance registration is required at https://lowcountry-volunteering-101.eventbrite.com.\r\n\r\nDay 1 provides new and prospective volunteers with an understanding of the scope of poverty and human needs in Beaufort County, and the availability of opportunities to help the disadvantaged. Day 1 will also provide some basics to understanding cultural differences.\r\n\r\nThe disadvantaged include individuals and families who are currently using the services of and humanitarian agency/organization in Beaufort County.\r\n\r\nDays 2 and 3 focus on sensitivity to and interacting with those of different cultures, ethnicities, and economic circumstances, as well as those with health issues and mental or physical limitations. The program seeks to prepare human service volunteers for the training provided by individual agencies specific to the needs of their service population.\r\n\r\nRepresentatives from various agencies/organizations that serve the disadvantaged will be on hand. Among the leadership agencies are Untied Way of the Lowcountry (Chrystie Turner), Beaufort-Jasper Economic Opportunity Commission (James Williams), Human Services Alliance for Beaufort County (Fred Leyda), and S.C. Association of Volunteer Administrators (Debbie Cahoon).\r\n\r\nFor more information, contact Jack Shaughnessy at 860-306-6131.\r\n<h2><b>&nbsp;</b></h2>', 'Interested in volunteering but don’t know where to start?', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'interested-in-volunteering-but-dont-know-where-to-start', '', '', '2020-02-13 08:38:55', '2020-02-13 13:38:55', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43345', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43347, 4, '2020-02-13 08:39:43', '2020-02-13 13:39:43', 'The annual Hopeful Horizons Race 4 Love will start with a bang at 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 15.\r\n\r\nThe 5K race and 3K walk are on a flat, quick course and offer a pleasant trip through the scenic neighborhoods and Sanctuary Golf Course on Cat Island.\r\n\r\nThe event supports Hopeful Horizons, which provides for survivors of child abuse, domestic violence, and sexual assault.\r\n\r\nThe cost is $35 for runners, $30 for walkers. For details about the run and walk course, the costs, start time, the breakfast bar and registration, visit https://www.race4love.com/race.\r\n\r\nPacket pick-up will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14 at Grounded Running at 2139 Boundary Street Suite 108 or at the on-site registration table from 8-8:30 a.m. the day of the race. Please keep in mind that packets will not be mailed — you must be present at one of the early pickup locations or the day of the race to receive your packet.\r\n\r\nThis year, the race is also being sponsored by two Democratic Presidential candidates – Andrew Yang and Tom Steyer. Steyer’s son, Sam, will be at the race.', 'Hopeful Horizons Race 4 Love set for Saturday', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'hopeful-horizons-race-4-love-set-for-saturday', '', '', '2020-02-13 08:39:43', '2020-02-13 13:39:43', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43347', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43349, 4, '2020-02-13 08:40:37', '2020-02-13 13:40:37', 'The S.C. Department of Natural Resources wants turkey hunters across the state to note important changes to turkey seasons starting with the 2020 turkey season.\r\n\r\nThe most notable change is that turkey tags will no longer be free.\r\n\r\nFor residents of South Carolina, the cost of three tags will be $5. For out-of-state hunters (nonresidents), two tags will cost $100.\r\n\r\nThe fees will be used for wild turkey research, turkey habitat management, costs associated with production and distribution of turkey tags and administration of the upcoming electronic harvest reporting program set to begin with the 2021 season.\r\n\r\nThe season dates for private land in Game Zones 1 and 2 are April 1 through May 10. The season dates for private land in Game Zones 3 and 4 are March 22 through April 30. For Wildlife Management Areas (WMA) statewide, the season runs from April 1 to May 5.\r\n\r\nResident hunters in all game zones can harvest three gobblers per season with no more than one gobbler per day. Additionally, Hunters in Game Zones 1 and 2 cannot harvest more than one gobbler from April 1-10. This applies to both private and WMA lands in Game Zones 1 and 2. For resident hunters in Game Zones 3 and 4, no more than one gobbler may be harvested on private land from March 22-31.\r\n\r\nNonresident hunters are allowed two gobblers per season with no more than one gobbler per day. Hunters may not harvest more than one from April 1-10 on private land and WMAs in Game Zones 1 and 2. Additionally, no more than one may be harvested from March 22-31 on private land in Game Zones 3 and 4 for out-of-state hunters.\r\n\r\nYouth Turkey Weekend on public land will be the Saturday before the respective opening dates with a limit of one bird, which will count toward the season limit.\r\n\r\nYouth Turkey Weekend on private land will be the Saturday and Sunday before the respective opening dates with a limit of one bird, which will count toward the season limit.\r\n\r\nThose who have already purchased turkey tags should start seeing them in their mailbox the week of Feb. 17.\r\n\r\nTags can be purchased online or by phone anytime and will also be available over the counter beginning March 2 at SCDNR offices in Clemson, York, Florence, Charleston and West Columbia (The Market).\r\n\r\nYouth, Lifetime, Senior, Gratis and Disability licensees may receive a free set of tags by request.', 'Changes to go in effect with 2020 turkey season', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'changes-to-go-in-effect-with-2020-turkey-season', '', '', '2020-02-13 08:40:37', '2020-02-13 13:40:37', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43349', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43351, 4, '2020-02-13 08:41:37', '2020-02-13 13:41:37', 'The Lowcounty Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Coalition, in collaboration with the Internal Revenue Service, United Way of the Lowcountry, the Beaufort County Human Services Alliance and other partner organizations will once again will provide free tax return preparation throughout Beaufort and Jasper Counties.\r\n\r\nThe VITA program, through their IRS-certified tax preparers, assist with tax returns for people who generally make $60,000 or less ($120,000 if filing jointly), differently abled persons, people 60 and older, and limited English speaking community residents.\r\n\r\nVITA Coalition will be offering services through April 2020. Services will be conveniently accessible at multiple locations across Beaufort and Jasper counties.\r\n\r\nSite locations, days and times are listed below. Clients must bring a photo identification and social security card for every person on the tax return. For a full list of what to bring, please visit https://www.irs.gov/Individuals/Checklist-for-Free-Tax-Return-Preparation.\r\n\r\n<b>Volunteers needed</b>\r\n\r\nEven though the tax season is under way, VITA is still looking for volunteer greeters at three locations – Beaufort Library, St. Helena Library and Lobeco Library. Training will be provided.\r\n\r\nVITA is currently seeking Volunteer Greeters for Beaufort Library on Monday’s from 11-5, St. Helena Library on Tuesday’s from 12:30-6:30, and Lobeco Library on Saturday’s from 11-3.\r\n\r\nTo volunteer or for more information on locations in other counties, visit www.vitalowcountry.org or contact Program Coordinator Theresa Jackson at lowcountryvitacoalition@gmail.com or 843-321-9071.\r\n<h2>Tax preparation locations</h2>\r\n<b>Beaufort County</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort Library, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday and Thursday\r\n\r\nTechnical College of the Lowcountry, 6-8 p.m., Thursday\r\n\r\nBluffton Library, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, by appointment (BlufftonVita@gmail.com) only Saturday\r\n\r\nSt. Helena Library, 12:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday\r\n\r\nLobeco Library, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday\r\n\r\nDeep Well Project, Hilton Head, 6-8:30 p.m.\r\n\r\nHilton Head Library, noon-4 p.m. Saturday\r\n\r\n<b>Jasper County</b>\r\n\r\nHardeeville Library, 1-4:30 p.m. Wednesday\r\n\r\nRidgeland Library, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.', 'Free tax return preparation available', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'free-tax-return-preparation-available', '', '', '2020-02-13 08:41:37', '2020-02-13 13:41:37', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43351', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43353, 4, '2020-02-13 08:42:17', '2020-02-13 13:42:17', '<b>Feb. 13</b> – Keep Beaufort County Beautiful Board, 2 p.m., Conference Room, Port Royal Sound Foundation, 310 Okatie Highway, Okatie\r\n\r\n<b>Feb. 13</b> – Beaufort County Councilman Gerald Dawson to hear concerns from the community on Beaufort County Convenience Centers, 7 p.m., Booker T. Washington Center, 182 Booker T. Washington Circle, Yemassee\r\n\r\n<b>Feb. 19</b> – Beaufort-Town of Port Royal Metropolitan Planning Commission, 5 p.m., Beaufort City Council Chambers, 1911 Boundary St., Beaufort\r\n\r\n<b>Feb. 18</b> – Beaufort County Finance Committee*, 2 p.m., County Council Chambers, Administration Building, Beaufort County Government Robert Smalls Complex, 100 Ribaut Road, Beaufort\r\n\r\n<b>Feb. 18</b> – Beaufort County Public Facilities Committee*, 3:30 p.m., Council Chambers, Administration Building, Beaufort County Government Robert Smalls Complex, 100 Ribaut Road, Beaufort\r\n\r\n<b>Feb. 18</b> – Beaufort County Disabilities and Special Needs Board, 4 p.m., Disabilities and Special Needs Building, 100 Clear Water Way, Beaufort\r\n\r\n<b>Feb. 18</b> – Beaufort’s City Council Work Session, 5 p.m., City Hall Planning Conference Room, 1st Floor, 1911 Boundary Street, Beaufort\r\n\r\n<b>Feb. 19</b> – Beaufort County Board of Assessment Appeals, 2 p.m., County Council Chambers, Administration Building, Beaufort County Government Robert Smalls Complex, 100 Ribaut Road, Beaufort\r\n\r\n<i>*Will be televised on The County Channel</i>', 'This Week’s Public Meetings', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'this-weeks-public-meetings', '', '', '2020-02-13 08:42:17', '2020-02-13 13:42:17', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43353', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43355, 4, '2020-02-13 08:43:32', '2020-02-13 13:43:32', 'The League of Women Voters of the Beaufort Area is hosting a Centennial Soiree from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15 at the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club on Lady’s Island to celebrate 100 years since the inception of the League.\r\n\r\nThe on-the-water, sunset soiree will be complimented by food from Debbi Covington, plus soft drinks, wine and\r\nbirthday cake.\r\n\r\nState Senators Margie Bright Meadows and Tom Davis will be there to discuss the Equal Rights Amendment. And speaking about the league and its remarkable beginnings in the fight for women’s suffrage will be University of South Carolina Beaufort professor Robert Landrum.\r\n\r\nThere may also be a few white-clad suffragettes roaming about the grounds.\r\n\r\nAll are welcome and emphatically encouraged to attend – men, women and students. Tickets are $25 for league members and guests and $10 for students.\r\n\r\nLimited tickets will be available at the door. However the League kindly suggests to purchase tickets in advance.\r\n\r\nYou can pay with Google Pay to lwvbeaufort@gmail.com. Contact Jane Caffrey at 843-612-2670 for more information.\r\n<h2>Want to go?</h2>\r\n<b>What:</b> League of Women Voters Beaufort Area Centennial Soiree\r\n\r\n<b>When:</b> 3-6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15\r\n\r\n<b>Where:</b> Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club, 30 Yacht Club Dr. (Lady’s Island)\r\n\r\n<b>Cost:</b> League members and guests $25, students $10.', 'Soiree to celebrate 100 years of League of Women Voters', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'soiree-to-celebrate-100-years-of-league-of-women-voters-2', '', '', '2020-02-13 08:43:32', '2020-02-13 13:43:32', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43355', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43357, 4, '2020-02-13 08:49:37', '2020-02-13 13:49:37', 'Beaufort Academy senior Cal Harvey, along with nine other high school seniors from Beaufort and Jasper Counties, were recognized as 2019-2020 Heritage Classic Foundation Scholars during the annual luncheon held on Hilton Head Island.\r\n\r\nHarvey received the newly named Scholar Alumni Award and will receive a $16,000 scholarship over the next four years.\r\n\r\nHeritage Scholars are known for outstanding academic success, superior community service and they are leaders in their communities. During the awards presentation, Heritage Classic Foundation Scholar Committee Chairman, Scott Richardson told the audience, “These scholars are not just straight A students. They are leaders in their schools, communities and churches. They have interests that vary from music to sports to protecting the environment.”\r\n\r\nA dedicated golfer, Harvey has been named MVP on Beaufort Academy’s golf team, and volunteers at the First Tee in Beaufort. He says that golf has taught him honesty, integrity, and sportsmanship.\r\n\r\nBeaufort Academy Director of Academics Maureen Butler could not be more thrilled.\r\n\r\n“Cal is an outstanding student and an extraordinary young gentleman,” Butler said in a release. “He leads by example and represents well the values instilled in this award.”\r\n\r\nBeaufort High School had two Heritage Classic Foundation Scholars – Rhea Desai and Brigid Murphy.\r\n\r\n<b>2020 Heritage Classic Foundation Scholars</b>\r\n\r\nBrodie Brant, Homeschooled (Brown Award)\r\n\r\nRhea Desai, Beaufort High School\r\n\r\nDaniel Harrington, Hilton Head Christian Academy\r\n\r\nAlbert (Cal) Harvey, Beaufort Academy (Scholar Alumni Award)\r\n\r\nEthan Helms, Bluffton High School\r\n\r\nFelipe Mendoza, Hilton Head Preparatory School\r\n\r\nBrigid Murphy, Beaufort High School (Malanick Award)\r\n\r\nCaroline O’Neal, Holy Trinity Classical Christian School (Tartan Club Award)\r\n\r\nJoseph Reindl, Hilton Head Christian Academy\r\n\r\nElena Senouillet, Bluffton High School (Zimmerman Award)\r\n\r\n<i>Beaufort Academy senior Cal Harvey poses with Heritage Classic Foundation Chairman. J. Simon Fraser.</i>', 'BA’s Harvey leads class of 10 Heritage Classic scholars', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'bas-harvey-leads-class-of-10-heritage-classic-scholars', '', '', '2020-02-13 08:49:37', '2020-02-13 13:49:37', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43357', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(43361, 4, '2020-02-13 08:50:56', '2020-02-13 13:50:56', 'The Technical College of the Lowcountry and the Beaufort County School District recently kicked off a new collaboration to offer career and technical programs through high school dual enrollment.\r\n\r\n\"A technical career can be for anyone who has an interest, aptitude, and desire to enter a highly skilled occupation,\" Beaufort County School District Director of Career and Technical Education Karen Gilbert said in a release.\r\n\r\nThe new collaboration expands the district\'s current career and technical offerings at the high schools, allowing more students to benefit. Dual enrollment students receive both college and high school credit. TCL\'s general education courses are already popular with high school students wanting college credit for transfer to four-year universities.\r\n\r\nWhale Branch Early College High School has enjoyed a productive dual enrollment partnership with TCL for the past eight years. Now Whale Branch students are piloting the new program.\r\n\r\n\"This partnership was a natural fit for us to grow our technical offerings for all our students,\" WBECHS Principal Mona-Lise Dickson said. \"We want our students to be college and/or career ready, not only for our local economy but globally. It is truly a celebration to see the vision come to life.\"\r\n\r\nBuilding construction is the first career pathway being offered, allowing high school students to take classes onsite at the college where they receive real-world training and hands-on experience.\r\n\r\n\"Students in our building construction program will learn the skills and tools of the trade, making them more employable and work ready,\" instructor Tim Newsome said.\r\n\r\nThe new dual enrollment offerings will allow more opportunities for students wanting to go right into the workforce or to more advanced technical training right after high school.\r\n\r\n\"Employers need these skilled workers and will be excited about the expanded pipeline this program is creating,\" TCL President Dr. Richard Gough said.\r\n\r\nGilbert agrees, \"Beaufort County School District dual enrollment students who graduate with a future technical or trades certificate in areas such as Construction, HVAC, Information Technologies, and Healthcare, help our local economy by meeting critical labor market needs.\"\r\n\r\n<i>The Technical College of the Lowcountry and the Beaufort County School District now offer career and technical programs, like building construction, through high school dual enrollment.</i>', 'TCL, Beaufort County Schools launch technical dual enrollment program', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'tcl-beaufort-county-schools-launch-technical-dual-enrollment-program', '', '', '2020-02-13 08:50:56', '2020-02-13 13:50:56', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43361', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43364, 4, '2020-02-13 08:52:25', '2020-02-13 13:52:25', '<b>SOFTBALL</b>\r\n\r\n<b>Sand Sharks stay perfect in 2020</b>\r\n\r\nUSCB’s softball team ran its record to 6-0 on the season with a pair of hard-fought wins over visiting St. Andrew’s on Sunday at Richard Gray Sports Complex.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe Sand Sharks held off a late rally from the Knights for a 4-3 win in the opener, then held St. Andrew’s scoreless for the first six innings of a 3-1 victory in the finale.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nSloan Ducey (2-0) picked up the win in the first game, allowing four hits and one walk over four scoreless innings with two strikeouts, and Caitlin Toole got out of a jam in the seventh to earn the save. Taylor Boykin was 3-for-4 with two RBIs, Amber Locasto was 2-for-3 with a double and a triple, and Mackenzie Freeman and Haley Hawkins each had one hit and one RBI.\r\n\r\nMaria Molloseau (3-0) pitched a gem for the Sand Sharks in the second game, allowing one unearned run and three hits in a complete game with three strikeouts and no walks. Hoolie Garcia was 2-for-3 with an RBI, and Hawkins and Rachel Frankhouser each drove in a run for USCB.\r\n\r\n<b>USCB rallies for walkoff win</b>\r\n\r\nUSCB’s softball team stayed unbeaten with a home sweep of Columbia International on Saturday, capped by Bri Dunn’s sacrifice fly to give the Sand Sharks a walkoff win in the nightcap.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nMaria Molloseau struck out six and allowed two runs and seven hits in a complete game to earn the win in USCB’s 5-2 win in the opener. Emily Martin was 2-for-3 with two RBIs, Kaitlyn O’Hearn and Mackenzie Freeman had RBI singles, and Dunn plated a run with a sacrifice fly.\r\n\r\nThe Rams led 5-2 after three innings before USCB put together a four-run rally in the fourth. CIU tied it in the sixth to force extra innings, but Dunn’s fly ball to left in the seventh scored Emily Phillips with the winning run in a 7-6 victory. Haley Hawkins and Freeman each had two RBIs, and Jodi Hatcher was 2-for-4 with an RBI. Caitlin O’Toole earned the win in relief, allowing one unearned run on three hits with three strikeouts over 4 2/3 innings.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n<b>BASEBALL</b>\r\n\r\n<b>Sand Sharks swept by visiting Skyhawks</b>\r\n\r\nUSCB’s baseball team found itself on the wrong end of a three-game sweep against visiting Point (Ga.) over the weekend.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe Skyhawks won Friday’s opener 4-1, as USCB managed only five hits against Keagan Spradlin and two relievers. Eamonn Collins took the loss, allowing two runs and five hits over five innings with five strikeouts and two walks. Leandy Castro drove in the only run for the Sand Sharks with an RBI double.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nPoint claimed the first game of Saturday’s doubleheader 6-3 behind another strong pitching performance, as the Sand Sharks managed only six hits. USCB had a chance to get back in the game when it loaded the bases with no outs in the fourth, but the Skyhawks got out of the jam to preserve a 6-1 lead. Noah Matthews had a two-run triple for USCB, and Matt Malatesta (3 IP, 5 R, 3 ER, 5 H, 3 BB, 1 K) took the loss.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe Sand Sharks seemed poised to salvage the series finale when a six-run fourth inning gave them an 8-2 lead, but the Skyhawks dinged the USCB bullpen for a seven-run sixth inning. Nick Milhan was 2-for-3 with two RBIs, Matthews was 2-for-4, Castro was 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI, and Mathew Morgan was 1-for-3 with a two-run double. Jacob Judy took the loss in relief of Harrison Bell (5 IP, 2 R, 2 ER, 5 H, 0 BB, 2 K).<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>', 'Sand Shark Round Up', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'sand-shark-round-up-2', '', '', '2020-02-13 08:52:25', '2020-02-13 13:52:25', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43364', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43366, 4, '2020-02-13 08:57:27', '2020-02-13 13:57:27', '<b>By Wes Kerr</b>\r\n\r\n<b>LowcoSports.com</b>\r\n\r\nMiley Ray hit the big milestone on her own Senior Night, but the Beaufort High girls stole the show, coming through with a massive 34-30 road win over Hilton Head High on Friday to move into a tie for second place in Region 7-4A.\r\n\r\n“We knew this was going to be a dogfight going in, and we are very proud of our girls playing hard all four quarters,” Beaufort assistant coach Timothy Summers said. “We always teach them to play until the final buzzer and they did that tonight.”\r\n\r\nThe first quarter featured Hilton Head’s Janiya Ferebee and Beaufort’s Layla Warren going head to head, as the two players wearing No. 4 scored 17 of 19 total points in the opening frame. Both had success driving to the rim and hitting the three.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nAfter the close first, Ray charged the Seahawks ahead, scoring all 11 of her team’s points in the second quarter, including a pretty layup that put her over the 1,000-point mark for her career. The team ran on the court to celebrate and presented her with a plaque to commemorate the milestone. Ray kept on hitting shots, and the defense fed off of her offensive success to build a 20-17 lead at halftime.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n“It was a great honor for Miley,” Seahawks coach Sean Rochester said. “She’s the first kid in the gym every day, she’ll be there early tomorrow, and I’m glad she was recognized in front of our home crowd on senior night.”\r\n\r\nHowever, the Eagles came back from the locker room and played a near flawless defensive third quarter, giving up a single three-point basket while Sequoia Smalls took advantage of some trips to the foul line and then hit a spectacular buzzer beater to bring Beaufort ahead by one.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n“We wanted to slow Miley down because she can kill you with those threes,” Summers said. “Sequoia’s one of our key shooters, and she made an important one to give us the lead going into the fourth.”\r\n\r\nThe Hilton Head offense continued to sputter and committed a variety of fundamental mistakes down the stretch, and Warren made six free throws late to grab and maintain the lead. The Seahawks nearly tied it with just seconds left, but Ferebee’s three went in and out. After a quick foul, Warren scored her 19th and final point to go up by four and ice the game.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n“It was an awesome win,” Warren said. “The girls came in here ready to play tonight. We came in here wanting and needing to win. Before I shot the free throws I was just thinking that I was going to make them.”\r\n\r\nSmalls put up 11, meaning that 30 of Beaufort’s 34 came from just two players. Ray, on an incredibly emotional night, scored 16 in her final regular season game at the Nest. Ferebee added seven.\r\n\r\nThe Seahawks will need to beat Colleton County Tuesday night and hope the tiebreakers finish in their favor to grab a playoff spot.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n“The story of our season has been little plays in these tight games,” Rochester said. “We’ve had so many games where making a few more free throws, getting a few more rebounds, and finishing a few more open looks changes the outcome.”\r\n\r\n<em>Beaufort High’s Sequoia Smalls dribbles around the perimeter, looking for an opening in the Hilton Head High defense. Smalls scored 11 points in the Eagles’ 34-30 road win.&nbsp;Photo by MB Lyons</em>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPhotos by MB Lyons', 'Ray hits 1K, but Eagles steal spotlight', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'ray-hits-1k-but-eagles-steal-spotlight', '', '', '2020-02-13 08:57:27', '2020-02-13 13:57:27', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43366', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43370, 4, '2020-02-13 09:00:08', '2020-02-13 14:00:08', 'Beaufort Academy’s boys used a dominant defensive outing to roll to a 49-21 home win over Thomas Heyward on Friday.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nElijah Fess scored 13 points, Dawson Coleman added eight, and Sully Gay had seven to lead the Eagles, who held the Rebels to single digits in each quarter.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nZack Black scored 10 points, and Louie Smith added eight for THA.\r\n\r\n<b>BA breezes to<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>region win over THA</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort Academy’s girls rolled to a 62-26 home win over Thomas Heyward on Friday.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nAmelia Huebel scored 14 points, Tahleea Heyward added 12 points, and Mike’Ala Washington contributed 10 to lead the Eagles. Emily Ann Hiers added eight points, and Maeve Kalady had six for BA.\r\n\r\nDaisy Taylor scored nine points, and Abigail Hayes and Bayli Belger added seven apiece to lead the Rebels.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>', 'BA clamps down  for big win over THA', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'ba-clamps-down-for-big-win-over-tha', '', '', '2020-02-13 09:00:08', '2020-02-13 14:00:08', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43370', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43373, 4, '2020-02-13 09:03:14', '2020-02-13 14:03:14', 'Ethan Brown, 4, of Beaufort, gets a haircut from Lou Nelsen, owner of Barbers of the Lowcountry, at the business’s recent promotional event, held Saturday, Feb. 8 at the Beaufort Town Center. (Barber Brent Nelsen is featured in the background.) The event featured free haircuts and hot dogs and was a way to say “Hello Beaufort,” barber Bill Rickett said. Rickett, not shown, will be the general manager at the barbershop’s Beaufort location when the shop opens in the plaza “sometime in March.” The event had provided some 25 haircuts as of 2 p.m. Saturday, when Ethan sat down in the chair. <em>Photo by Mindy Lucas.</em>', 'What a Haircut!', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'what-a-haircut', '', '', '2020-02-13 09:03:14', '2020-02-13 14:03:14', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43373', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43376, 4, '2020-02-13 09:06:37', '2020-02-13 14:06:37', 'From left, Associate Nurse Director Cassi Kilpatrick, Executive Director Brittany Murray and Board Chair Alice Moss (far right) of the Good Neighbor Free Medical Clinic of Beaufort attended the annual conference of the S.C. Free Clinic Association in Greenville last week. S.C. Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette, second from right, gave a welcome address recognizing the important work of free clinics throughout the state. Last year, the Beaufort clinic served as the primary healthcare provider at no cost for more than 630 low-income adults who had no private or government health insurance. More than 80 volunteers (doctors, nurses and administration) contribute their time to make this community service possible. To volunteer or learn more, call 843-470-9088 or visit <a href=\"http://www.gnfmcbeaufort.org/\">www.gnfmcbeaufort.org</a>.', 'Good Neighbors attend annual conference', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'good-neighbors-attend-annual-conference', '', '', '2020-02-13 09:06:37', '2020-02-13 14:06:37', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43376', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43380, 4, '2020-02-13 09:15:57', '2020-02-13 14:15:57', 'The Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation hosted the 31st Annual Valentine Ball this past weekend. The popular charity event includes the Cocktail Affair Friday evening, and a black-tie gala on Saturday. Since its inception in 1990, the Valentine Ball has raised over $5 million for a wide range of hospital improvements, from the expansion of the ER to digital diagnostic technology for the Breast Health Center. Proceeds from the 2020 fundraiser are earmarked for the $12 million renovation of Beaufort Memorial’s surgical pavilion, last remodeled almost 30 years ago.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<i>The 2020 Valentine Ball Weekend co-chairs take a minute to pose with Beaufort Memorial CEO Russell Baxley at the Cocktail Affair on Friday evening. Pictured are Greg and Sarah Dyson, Russell Baxley, Tei and Dr. Chad Tober, Mary and Jon Lohr.</i>', 'BMH Foundation hosts 31st Annual Valentine Ball', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'bmh-foundation-hosts-31st-annual-valentine-ball', '', '', '2020-02-13 09:15:57', '2020-02-13 14:15:57', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43380', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(43384, 4, '2020-02-13 09:17:07', '2020-02-13 14:17:07', '<b>Staff reports</b>\r\n\r\nThe 14th annual Beaufort International Film Festival kicks off next week and The Island News has the rundown of what you need to know.\r\n\r\n<b>SCHEDULE</b>\r\n\r\n<b>Tuesday, Feb. 18</b>\r\n\r\n<b>Filmmakers Opening Night Reception</b> – 6-8 p.m., Tabby Place, 913 Port Republic Street. This is a ticketed event, $45 for Beaufort Film Society members and $55 for non-members.\r\n\r\n<b>Wednesday, Feb. 19</b>\r\n\r\n<b>Film Screenings</b> – First film starts at 9 a.m. and the last film starts at 7:30 p.m.. There are breaks at around 11:15 a.m. and 5 p.m. Complete listing of films at www.beaufortfilmfestival.com. All screenings take place at the USC Beaufort Center For The Arts, 805 Carteret Street.\r\n\r\n<b>Thursday, Feb. 20</b>\r\n\r\n<b>Film Screenings </b>– First film at 9 a.m. and the last film starts at 8 p.m. Complete listing of films at www.beaufortfilmfestival.com. All screenings take place at the USC Beaufort Center For The Arts, 805 Carteret Street.\r\n\r\n<b>Screenwriters Workshop and Table Read</b> – 6 p.m. Wine and cheese reception precedes the readings at the USC Beaufort Center For The Arts, 805 Carteret Street. Tickets are $15 for BFS members and $20 for non-members.\r\n\r\n<b>Friday, Feb. 21</b>\r\n\r\n<b>Film Screenings </b>– First film starts at 9 a.m. and the last film starts at 9:30 p.m.. There are breaks at around 12:15 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. Complete listing of films at www.beaufortfilmfestival.com. All screenings take place at the USC Beaufort Center For The Arts, 805 Carteret Street.\r\n\r\n<b>Saturday, Feb. 22</b>\r\n\r\n<b>Film Screenings </b>– First film starts at 9 a.m. and the last film starts at 7:30 p.m.. There is a break at around 5:15 p.m. Complete listing of films at www.beaufortfilmfestival.com. All screenings take place at the USC Beaufort Center For The Arts, 805 Carteret Street.\r\n\r\n<b>Sunday, Feb. 23</b>\r\n\r\n<b>Awards Ceremony Cocktail Hour and Presentation</b> – 6 p.m. and 7 p.m., USC Beaufort Center For The Arts, 805 Carteret Street. Tickets are $50 for BFS members and $60 for non-members. This event is included in the all-events pass. Catering is by Debbi Covington and champagne included.\r\n\r\n<b>TICKETS</b>\r\n\r\n<b>Individual films</b> – $6 each.\r\n\r\n<b>Daily film pass</b> – $45 for BFS members, $55 for non-members each day.\r\n\r\n<b>All-events pass</b> – $255 for BFS members, $320 for non-members.\r\n\r\n*Tickets can be purchased online at www.beaufortfilmfestival.com or pay at the door for screenings only or purchase tickets at the Beaufort/Port Royal VCB, Visitors Center at 713 Craven Street.', 'Curtain rising on Beaufort’s 14th Film Festival', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'curtain-rising-on-beauforts-14th-film-festival', '', '', '2020-02-13 09:17:07', '2020-02-13 14:17:07', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43384', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43386, 4, '2020-02-13 09:35:28', '2020-02-13 14:35:28', '<b>By MINDY LUCAS</b>\r\n\r\nTo anyone passing by the downtown tennis courts on Boundary Street, it would appear that Beaufort has a thriving tennis community, and they would not be wrong about that.\r\n\r\nIn fact, Beaufort has one of the fastest growing tennis communities in the region, says Jerry Wayne, a regular himself at the courts and the local league coordinator for the USTA.\r\n\r\n“Without a doubt it is (growing),” said Wayne, who, along with his wife, Vivian Wayne, coordinate Beaufort’s United States Tennis Association (USTA) League, Coastal Carolina Tennis Association (CCTA), which includes Beaufort and Jasper County. Hilton Head, he explains, has its own organization.\r\n\r\nAt the end of 2018, the number of plays or people who had played in the CCTA was 322. By the end of 2019, that number had jumped to 3,187 – a phenomenal number says Wayne.\r\n\r\nWhat’s more, sign-ups to play in the league, which start over at zero every year, are already at 1,380 for 2020.\r\n\r\nIn addition to an enthusiastic group of players looking for a healthy lifestyle, part of what has helped propel Beaufort’s tennis community forward has been the county’s public courts.\r\n\r\n“The downtown courts – that’s the jewel of tennis for Beaufort County,” Wayne said. “Because it’s in the heart of the city, and they’ve been there for long time.”\r\n\r\nBeaufort County has approximately 17 public tennis courts spread out around the county at various parks and facilities, according to Shannon Loper, Director for Beaufort County Parks and Recreation.\r\n\r\nThe downtown Bladen Street facility, which has seven courts, has a long history of providing great tennis play, said Jan Horan.\r\n\r\nA competitive tennis player who also captains several teams, Horan began playing at the downtown courts about five years ago.\r\n\r\nThe decades-old courts play host to a variety of matches, she said, from weeknight games to mixed doubles as well as pro exhibition matches. Up until recently they served as the venue for the Beaufort Water Festival’s annual tennis tournament.\r\n\r\nBut the condition of the courts has been deteriorating over the last few years, many of the regulars who play there say.\r\n\r\nAs Horan and a grassroots group called “Downtown Tennis” recently outlined in a presentation made to Beaufort County Council, the courts are in need of major resurfacing and repairs.\r\n\r\nCracked, chipped and uneven surfaces have made play difficult at times. Fencing is rusted and out of shape; equipment is broken; surfaces need to be deep-cleaned or painted; and proper wind screens are needed. The courts no longer meet the standards for USTA competitive play, Horan said.\r\n\r\nMembers have also suggested that security cameras be added, better seating and shading considered and that accessibility to the courts be improved since they have had players in wheelchairs.\r\n\r\nResurfacing the courts alone can be an expensive proposition, Horan admitred, with each court costing approximately $25,000 each to resurface, or about $175,000.\r\n\r\nHowever, the USTA recently awarded the county a $60,000 grant for resurfacing the courts. The county has to first address drainage issues, however, before that work can begin.\r\n\r\nIn the meantime, the group cites the courts at Chaplin Community Park, a multipurpose recreational park owned and maintained by the Town of Hilton Head, as the gold standard for what Beaufort’s tennis courts could look like.\r\n\r\nBy comparison the park has security cameras and lighting, smooth surface parking, proper wind screens and other amenities.\r\n\r\n“Those are really nice,” said Horan.\r\n\r\n“But we’re not asking for country club facilities. We’re just asking for a safe, secure, decent place to play,” she said.\r\n\r\nOriginally from Indianapolis, Horan and her two sisters grew up playing tennis on the city’s clay courts.\r\n\r\n“That was the only place my mother would let us go,” she says, adding that the people who played there all became lifelong friends.\r\n\r\nSince the presentation, the county has responded to many of the repairs that could be addressed immediately, Horan said recently. Restrooms have been painted, lights repaired and trees were trimmed and the county purchased cleaning and maintenance tools for players to maintain the courts.\r\n\r\n“I think what we’ve done is we’ve built a relationship and a communication channel with them,” she said.\r\n\r\nMeanwhile, the downtown courts continue to attract players from a variety of demographics, from local high school tennis teams to young adults with families, adults who play after work or on the weekends and seniors or retirees looking for a way to stay active.\r\n\r\n“There is a growing market for this population,” she said. “It’s not just seniors, it’s teenagers and all ages and it’s men, women, boys and girls.”\r\n\r\nLocal tennis coach and national tennis champion Larry Scheper agrees with Horan.\r\n\r\n“We get all ages out here from 2 to 80,” he said.\r\n\r\nSomething of a hometown hero, Scheper coaches at Beaufort Academy and conducts a free children’s tennis clinic, with the help of local volunteers, at the courts every Saturday. He also gives private lessons.\r\n\r\nDespite temperatures that barely rose above the mid 40s, Scheper had more than a dozen children to turn out for the program on a recent Saturday. The weekend before, when the weather was nicer, the clinic saw some 30 to 35 kids.\r\n\r\nScheper said he has seen Beaufort’s tennis community grow and the activity on the downtown courts increase since returning to South Carolina in 2009.\r\n\r\n“There was no tennis at all,” he said. “Out here was like a ghost town.”\r\n\r\nNow the courts are busy a good bit of the time, though playing downtown comes with the acknowledgement that you are still playing in a city, both he and Horan say.\r\n\r\n“People complain about the noise, but you can go to the U.S. Open or you can watch it on TV, and you can hear the planes and the sirens in the background,” he said, pausing.\r\n\r\n“But you got to remember, this is not a country club,” he says, chuckling.\r\n\r\nWhy is it important to maintain the downtown courts?\r\n\r\nHoran says for her and others who play, tennis is synonymous with the Lowcountry lifestyle.\r\n\r\n“It supports a healthy lifestyle,” she says. “A lot of people like to come downtown so they can play and go to restaurants while they are here. (Also) a lot of people cannot afford the private club fees or the transportation to get out to the outer islands.”\r\n\r\nScheper, who was inspired to start a free tennis clinic by tennis great Arthur Ashe, says tennis can have a positive influence on the lives of youth and adults alike.\r\n\r\nBefore going on to win a number of men’s singles and doubles championships, Scheper went to Grambling State University in Louisiana on a tennis scholarship.\r\n\r\n“That’s what we’re all about – reaching out to the kids. Giving them a vehicle to maybe the future which is college,” he said. “So now we’re giving back.”\r\n\r\n<em>Larry Scheper coaches a clinic at the downtown Beaufort tennis courts with volunteer and tennis player Kris Peterson at the other net.</em>', '‘Downtown Tennis’ takes its best shot', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'downtown-tennis-takes-its-best-shot', '', '', '2020-02-13 09:35:28', '2020-02-13 14:35:28', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43386', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43394, 4, '2020-02-20 07:10:34', '2020-02-20 12:10:34', '<b>By KEITH LINDENBURG&nbsp;</b>\r\n\r\nWith the South Carolina primary scheduled for February 29, more and more of the Palmetto State’s Generation Z (Gen Z) population will be voting in a Presidential primary for the first time. Known as the “digital native generation,” Gen Zers, who were born between 1995 and the mid-2000’s, have an affinity for “sensory journalism,” news content that engages the audible and visual senses.\r\n\r\nThis news consumption preference will have a profound influence on their voting decisions.\r\n\r\nAccording to the findings of a relevance study on news consumption released by my firm, Gen Z is no different than any other generation in the sense that an overwhelming majority of them – nearly two-thirds – say that they watch or listen to more news than they read.\r\n\r\nHowever, Gen Z is different when it comes to how those visual elements are configured and enhanced. They prefer journalism that includes virtual and augmented reality.\r\n\r\nOverall, the consumption of news is shifting dramatically, from traditional news channels to social channels.\r\n\r\n“It’s hard to overstate the role Twitter now plays in politics,” conceded The New York Times.\r\n\r\nWhile news consumption has long been visual, the domination that television once enjoyed is now being challenged by online platforms. Amazingly, nearly half of Gen Z ranked YouTube as their first or second most important news source.\r\n\r\nThis trend shows clear generational differences. When we asked Gen Z to rank their essential source of news, more than half (59 percent) chose social networks as their first or second most important news source. By comparison, Millennials came in at 48 percent, Generation X at 29 percent and Baby Boomers at only 18 percent.\r\n\r\nEntertainment and engagement are increasingly important to media consumption. Our study showed that the younger one is, the more one considers the daily news consumed as “entertainment.”\r\n\r\nWhen asked what percentage of the news they consider is “entertainment” and what percentage is “information,” nearly three-quarters of Gen Z said that the news they consume is 50-percent or more entertainment.\r\n\r\nSo, as Joe, Bernie, Amy and the other Democratic hopefuls descend on South Carolina and look to rally the support of younger Lowcountry voters, they should remember that this new legion of Gen Z voters lives in an 8-second world of reviewing, processing and deciding on content. Everything is sensory to them.\r\n\r\nTo retain the attention of these cohorts, the media continues to refine how they deliver the news. And the candidates need to adapt accordingly, packaging their messages in a sensory fashion. After all, they have less than 10 seconds to capture the attention of Gen Zers.\r\n\r\nIf not, they risk losing an important new constituency.\r\n\r\n<i>Keith Lindenburg, a Beaufort resident, is past Chair of the College of Charleston Department of Communications Advisory Council and partner at Brodeur Partners, a strategic communications consultancy.</i>', '‘Sensory Journalism’ to Influence Lowcountry Gen Z Voters', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'sensory-journalism-to-influence-lowcountry-gen-z-voters', '', '', '2020-02-20 07:10:34', '2020-02-20 12:10:34', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43394', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43396, 4, '2020-02-20 07:12:29', '2020-02-20 12:12:29', '<strong>By DAN ELLZEY</strong>\r\n\r\nIn his January 22 State of the State address, Gov. Henry McMaster pointed out the dramatic gains being made in the South Carolina economy and referenced the success our state is experiencing with job creation. I would like to expand on the governor’s job comments by offering a “State of the Workforce” for South Carolina.\r\n\r\nHere are the facts:\r\n\r\nIn 2019, more than 62,000 people were added to South Carolina payrolls. This created a new job record of 2,324,510, an increase of 345,968 jobs during the decade of 2010-2019.\r\n\r\nOur unemployment rate dropped to 2.3 percent as of December 2019. In January 2019, the unemployment rate was 3.2 percent. In 2010, the average unemployment rate was 11.13 percent.\r\n\r\nThe number of unemployed people decreased by approximately 19,542 (from 74,837 to 55,295) during the year. During the decade, there was a decrease of 196,334.\r\n\r\nIn 2019, average weekly wages in South Carolina increased from $860 in 2018 to $884. This is 2.8 percent wage gain in 2019 and 22.44 percent gain for the decade.\r\n\r\nObviously, our state is doing a wonderful job from the standpoint of job creation. However, there is still work to do.\r\n\r\nDespite the fact that we have record employment in the state, we still have more than 55,000 unemployed people. Many face significant barriers to obtain employment. Whether it is a lack of experience or skills, poverty, transportation, or childcare, their route to a job is not an easy one. Our agency is working hard to ensure that these job applicants have the opportunities for both training and support services.\r\n\r\nAt the same time that we have 55,000 unemployed people, we also have approximately 60,000 posted job vacancies in the state. We must find a way to assist our employers in finding the employees that fit their needs, or our record economic growth will likely not continue. I would like to discuss several of our approaches to the issue.\r\n\r\nRural Areas: Our rural areas have dramatically higher unemployment rates than urban areas. This can be attributed to, in part, that many of the job applicants have a difficult time with transportation. While we can provide them workforce training, it is of little use if the job applicants have no way to get to work. While the training programs are essential and effective, we have to be more creative moving forward.\r\n\r\nIn Allendale County, our agency is currently conducting a Pilot Training Program with Scotsman Ice Systems. We have designed a soft skills training program with the assistance of the company. We limit enrollment in the training to applicants who can pass the screening requirements set by Scotsman.\r\n\r\nTo eliminate transportation barriers, we give priority to individuals who live within walking distance (one mile) or biking distance (five miles) of the plant. Participants in the training know that Scotsman is hiring and that there is a high likelihood of obtaining an offer from Scotsman if they complete the training program.\r\n\r\nBy conducting the training in an area where we know employers are hiring and by granting the priorities for job applicants who live nearby, we are eliminating two major problems.\r\n\r\nSo far, the pilot program has gone extremely well. The training has been completed, Scotsman has hired many of the graduates and all of the new hires are performing successfully. If the pilot is deemed successful, we will expand the program statewide.\r\n\r\nSidelines: In addition to the individuals who live in rural areas, there is another source of applicants for employers with open jobs. Those are people sitting on the “sidelines.” In South Carolina today, there are approximately 1,635,000 people, adult-age, who are not working and who are not looking for work. Many of these people are in a location and have the skills that employers are looking for. We are working to lure some of these individuals back into the workforce.\r\n\r\nWe are conducting a pilot program in Spartanburg with Cooper Standard. The pilot is looking at two things. First, will a non-traditional schedule attract people from the sidelines? In this case, the company is offering a 7-11 p.m. mini shift.\r\n\r\nSecond, we are looking at alternate sources of job applicants. These alternate sources include: police officers, firefighters and teachers. Many in these professions work schedules that allow for them to work second jobs. Once again, the pilot is going very well. If it is successful, our next goal will be figuring out how to scale this across the state.\r\n\r\nThese are just two examples of what we are doing to connect the 55,000 unemployed people with the 60,000 open positions. In addition, we operate employment agency services at no cost for employers and job seekers, we conduct hiring events and job fairs on a daily basis, we have a small employer outreach program aimed at involving these employers in our efforts, we have a rural initiative program and we have programs for individuals that are ex-offenders, completing drug rehabilitation, and homeless. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nA lot is being done on behalf of both job applicants and employers.\r\n\r\nIn conclusion, the State of the Workforce for South Carolina is excellent. And, it has the possibility of becoming even better. However, our agency, our partners in workforce development, and the leadership of the state will have to approach these issues in non-traditional ways.\r\n\r\nWhile the traditional approach is effective, it does not create enough employees to fill the jobs in times like these. We recognize that if we do not fill the jobs, we will lose out on future economic development projects. This is a critical matter for our agency and the state of South Carolina. You can rest assured that we are thinking about it — and working on it — every day.\r\n\r\n<i>Dan Ellzey is the executive director of the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce.</i>', 'A look at the State of the South Carolina Workforce', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'a-look-at-the-state-of-the-south-carolina-workforce', '', '', '2020-02-20 07:12:29', '2020-02-20 12:12:29', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43396', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43399, 4, '2020-02-20 07:13:36', '2020-02-20 12:13:36', '<b>BOYS</b>\r\n\r\n<b>BA rallies to give Smith 500th win</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort Academy’s boys erased a 16-point halftime deficit to pull off a wild 75-71 double-overtime win over visiting Andrew Jackson Academy on Saturday, giving coach Bobby Smith his 500th career victory.\r\n\r\nDawson Coleman scored 26 points, Elijah Fess added 14, and Braydon Dineen, Braxton Tolbert, and Sully Gay each had six for BA.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Golden Warriors get defensive to beat BA</b>\r\n\r\nJohn Paul II used a strong defensive effort to claim another pivotal region victory Friday, winning 37-33 at Beaufort Academy.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nMark Knight led JPII with 12 points and eight steals, Jeremiah Young had 11 points and four assists, and Jackson Ogden added eight points for the Golden Warriors.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nElijah Fess led the Eagles with 18 points, while JPII limited BA leading scorer Dawson Coleman to six points.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Coleman leads BA in big region road win</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort Academy’s boys rolled to a 66-43 win at Colleton Prep on Wednesday.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nDawson Coleman scored 18 points to lead the way for the Eagles, while Malachi Rodriguez, Brandon Trapp, and Braydon Dineen each added seven points.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n<b>GIRLS</b>\r\n\r\n<b>Creek girls fall<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>to top-seeded<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>Rebels in first round</b>\r\n\r\nBattery Creek’s girls came up short on the road Monday, losing 59-43 to top-seeded Strom Thurmond in the first round of the Class 3A playoffs.\r\n\r\nJunior Nani Singleton and freshman Kiara Wilson each scored eight points, and senior Starr Reed and junior Emonee Johnson added five apiece for the Dolphins.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nBattery Creek finished 3-18 in coach Anntionette Elam’s first season at the helm and returned to the postseason after falling short last season.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Balanced BA<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>edges JPII in OT</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort Academy’s girls picked up an impressive region win and earned at least a share of second place in the region with a 67-63 overtime victory over visiting John Paul II on Friday.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nAmelia Huebel scored 19 points and Mike’Ala Washington added 17 to lead four Eagles in double figures. Emily Ann Hiers contributed 12 points, and Tahleea Heyward had 10 for BA in its region finale.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe Eagles used their balance to overcome a monster game from Tkai DeVore, who racked up 38 points, 21 rebounds, six steals, three assists, and two blocks. Abby Quinty added 17 points, four boards, and four assists, and Jasmine Hamilton had eight points, eight rebounds, three steals, three assists, and two blocks.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Washington powers BA past Warhawks</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort Academy’s girls cruised to a 62-33 road win over Colleton Prep on Wednesday.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nMike’Ala Washington poured in 23 points to lead the way for the Eagles. Emily Ann Hiers added 10 points, Tahleea Heyward had nine, and Amelia Huebel scored seven for BA.', 'Basketball Round Up', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'basketball-round-up-6', '', '', '2020-02-20 07:13:36', '2020-02-20 12:13:36', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43399', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43401, 4, '2020-02-20 07:14:15', '2020-02-20 12:14:15', 'Beaufort Academy studio art students in Grades 5-12 rendered more than 100 original pieces of art, all of which were inspired by Australian wildlife for the “Valentine to Australian Wildlife\" Student Art Show and Auction on Wednesday, Feb. 12.\r\n\r\nThe beautiful pieces were created by pen and ink, pastel, watercolor or acrylic painting on canvas. All student pieces were available for donation, and 15 unique items were auctioned off in a live auction that raised $910.\r\n\r\nLily Melville’s (BA ’22) piece “Before the Burn” raised $275, and Miles Spratling’s (BA ’22) piece “Skeetdoodle” raised $115. In total, Beaufort Academy raised a total of $1,750 with all proceeds going to the Animal Rescue Cooperative (ARC) which supports animal rescuers that are helping the Australian wildlife refuge.\r\n\r\nThose not able to attend can still help. Anyone who would like to donate to the ARC or purchase student art can drop off their donation to the Beaufort Academy front office.', 'BA’s wildlife art auction a big success', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'bas-wildlife-art-auction-a-big-success', '', '', '2020-02-20 07:14:15', '2020-02-20 12:14:15', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43401', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43403, 4, '2020-02-20 07:14:45', '2020-02-20 12:14:45', '<b>LowcoSports.com</b>\r\n\r\nUSCB baseball found itself on the wrong end of one pitchers’ duel and one slugfest Saturday, dropping both ends of a doubleheader to visiting Florida Memorial.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nAfter winning Friday’s series opener, the Sand Sharks lost 3-2 and 12-8 on Saturday to drop two of three to the Lions in the opening Sun Conference series of the season.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nUSCB fell behind 3-0 after five innings in the first game of the doubleheader, then put up single runs in the seventh and eighth before coming up short in their comeback bid. Starter Matt Malatesta (2.2 IP, 1 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 6 BB, 3 K) was tagged with the loss, but Tanner Davis limited the Lions to one run over 5 1/3 innings to give the Sand Sharks a chance to get back in it.\r\n\r\nAlexander Humphrey led the comeback effort, going 2-for-4 with two triples — tying the school record for triples in a game.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nHumphrey’s second triple of the game brought home Leandy Castro to cut the deficit to 3-2, but the Sand Sharks couldn’t get Humphrey home with the tying run.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe Sand Sharks also got the leadoff man aboard in the ninth and had runners and first and second with one out before a game-ending double play stranded the tying run.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nUSCB dug an early hole again in the finale, giving up four runs in the first and never fully digging out. Starter Harrison Bell took the loss, allowing four runs and four hits while recording just one out in the first.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nNick Milhan was 2-for-5 with an RBI, Humphrey was 1-for-4 with an RBI and scored twice, and Castro was 1-for-2 with two walks and two runs.\r\n\r\nThe Sand Sharks scored early and often in Friday’s opener, then held on for a 10-8 win. USCB spotted the Lions a 3-0 lead in the top of the first before plating two runs in the bottom of the inning and five in the second. USCB tacked on three runs in the fourth to make it 10-5, then shut down FMU rallies in each of the last three innings to seal the win.\r\n\r\nClint Sellers went 3-for-4 with a double and five RBIs, and Humphrey was 3-for-4 with an RBI and three runs scored.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nEamonn Collins (1-1) picked up the win, allowing seven runs (six earned) and 10 hits over 7 1/3 innings with five strikeouts and two walks. Braxton Copley retired all three batters he faced to strand an inherited runner and earn the save.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n<b>UP NEXT</b>\r\n\r\nUSCB (3-6, 1-2 TSC) hosts St. Thomas for a Sun Conference series this weekend. The teams are slated to play a doubleheader beginning at 1 p.m. Friday and a single game at noon Saturday.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>', 'Sand Sharks drop two despite Humphrey\'s record day', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'sand-sharks-drop-two-despite-humphreys-record-day', '', '', '2020-02-20 07:14:45', '2020-02-20 12:14:45', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43403', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(43562, 4, '2020-02-28 16:27:25', '2020-02-28 21:27:25', 'Theodora (Tedi) Light, a senior at the University of South Carolina Beaufort, has been named a semifinalist in the 2020-21 Fulbright U.S. Student Program competition. She is the first USCB student to be so honored in the university’s history.\r\n\r\nThe Fulbright U.S. Student Program is the largest exchange program in the U.S. It provides grants for research, study and teaching opportunities at international universities in 140 countries.\r\nA nontraditional student and double major, Light is on track to graduate from USCB with a Bachelor of Arts in History and Spanish in May. She enrolled at USCB in the spring of 2017 and carried a workload of 18 credit hours each semester until her senior year. She also took classes during the summer.\r\n\r\nIf she receives a Fulbright grant, Light will spend next year studying and conducting research at the University of Seville and at the General Archives of the Indies of Seville, in Spain. Her research interests involve what she describes as an overlap of indigenous slavery (of Indians) and African slavery by early Spanish settlers in the land called La Florida in the 16th century.\r\nBeginning in the mid-1500s, early Spanish settlers made their way from the tip of Florida to what is now Virginia purchasing Indigenous slaves from the tribes they encountered along the way.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n“They were here to take indigenous slaves — Indians — back to their established colonies in the Caribbean,” Light said in a release. “And to do that, they brought African slaves with them.”\r\nLight has applied to graduate school programs at six universities — Harvard, Michigan, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Vanderbilt, University of Georgia and Emory University. When she earns a doctorate, she intends to work in public history, ideally in a museum. She devotes what little spare time she has now to her work at the Santa Elena History Center in Beaufort.\r\n\r\n“I consider myself a public historian,” Light said, “which is one of the things that shaped where I applied to graduate school, particularly Harvard. The person I want to work with is a public historian.”\r\n\r\nAs her research progresses, Light will narrow her focus on either indigenous-based slavery or African-based slavery, both at the hands of the Spanish.\r\n\r\nFulbright program officials will begin notifying finalists on a rolling basis in the spring. Graduate schools will also be making decisions on admittance between now and June.\r\nFulbright recipients work, live with and learn from the people they encounter in the host country. The Fulbright program promotes cultural exchange through direct interaction on an individual basis in the classroom, the field, the home and in the simple chore of performing routine tasks. The goal is to gain a better understanding of other viewpoints and beliefs.\r\n\r\nLight and her husband, Carl, live in Beaufort with their dog and two cats.', 'Beaufort’s Light USCB’s 1st Fulbright semifinalist', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'beauforts-light-uscbs-1st-fulbright-semifinalist', '', '', '2020-02-28 16:28:19', '2020-02-28 21:28:19', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=43562', 0, 'post', '', 0);
