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(53003, 4, '2021-10-20 13:27:01', '2021-10-20 17:27:01', '<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Violinist James Ehnes, pianist Andrew Armstrong to play Brahms, Schumann </strong><br><br></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>By Michael Johns&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In 2007, The Washington Post tried a social experiment on context, perception, and taste: in a banal setting at an inconvenient time, could beauty rise above routine and self-absorption?&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The newspaper enlisted one of the world\'s most well-known violinists, Joshua Bell, to play unaccompanied masterpieces on his 1713 Stradivarius in a downtown Washington, D.C., Metro station. During 43 rush-hour minutes, 1,097 people passed by. Only seven stopped and listened attentively, a distressingly small number.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Will the people of the Lowcountry repeat this travesty? One of the greatest violinists of this era, James Ehnes, is traveling to Beaufort to play for us in our backyard. Attend and be counted! The people of the Lowcountry know better than to pass by such an opportunity. Come and experience this sublime presentation of timeless music.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Gramophone’s 2021 Artist of the Year, Canadian violinist and violist Ehnes will join pianist and Artistic Director Andrew Armstrong in a duo recital of wistful, enchanting, and formidable music by Brahms and Schumann as USC Beaufort Chamber Music hosts the first concert of its 42nd season at 5 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 31, at the USC Beaufort Center for the Arts, located at 805 Carteret Street.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The composers were fast friends and staunch supporters of each other.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Robert Schumann, the elder by a generation, predicted greatness for Johannes Brahms and helped to bring it about; Brahms venerated and cared for Schumann in health and illness. Schumann\'s Violin Sonata No 3 in A Minor, WoO 27, Märchenbilder (“Fairytale Pictures”) for Viola and Piano, Op. 113, and Brahms\' Sonataensatz were written between 1851-1853. They radiate warmth and accessibility animated by Romantic-period declamation. Brahms\' Violin Sonata No 3, Op 108 is a late work that reveals the composer\'s full maturity.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Hailed by the New York Time as “A violinist in a class of his own,” Ehnes has established himself as one of the most sought-after violinists on the international stage. Gifted with a rare combination of stunning virtuosity, serene lyricism and an unfaltering musicality, Ehnes is an elite talent in the middle of a major career.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He is a favorite guest of many of the world\'s most respected conductors. A partial list of orchestral collaborations includes performances with the Boston, Chicago, London, San Francisco, and Vienna Symphonies, the Los Angeles, New York, Munich, and Czech Philharmonics, and the Cleveland, Philadelphia, London Philharmonia, MET Opera, Leipzig Gewandhaus, and DSO Berlin Orchestras.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Ehnes has an extensive discography, winning many recording awards, with multiple Grammys, including “Best Instrumental Soloist Performance” and a JUNO Award for “Best Classical Album of the Year.” His recording of the Paganini Caprices earned him universal praise, with Diapason writing of the disc, “Ehnes confirms the predictions of Erick Friedman, eminent student of Heifetz: ‘there is only one like him born every hundred years.’” James Ehnes performs on the “Marsick” Stradivarius of 1715.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Pianist Armstrong has been praised by critics for his passionate expression and dazzling technique while delighting audiences across Asia, Europe, Latin America, Canada, and the United States, including recital performances at Alice Tully Hall, Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and the Grand Hall of the Moscow Conservatory. Armstrong’s orchestral engagements across the globe have featured a sprawling repertoire of more than 50 concertos. Chamber music performances include collaborations with the Elias, Alexander, American, and Manhattan String Quartets, and as a member of the Caramoor Virtuosi, Boston Chamber Music Society, Seattle Chamber Music Society, and Jupiter Symphony Chamber Players.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In addition, Armstrong serves as Artistic Director of USCB Chamber Music, Columbia Museum of Art’s Chamber Music on Main series, the recently founded New Canaan Chamber Music in New Canaan Conn., and from 2017-2021 as Director of the Chamber Music Institute at Wisconsin’s Green Lake Festival of Music. He enhances both performance and administrative activities with sparkling wit and entertaining, informative banter. <br><br><strong>WANT TO GO? </strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>What: </strong>USC Beaufort Chamber Music featuring violinist and violist James Ehnes and pianist Andrew Armstrong&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>When: </strong>5 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 31&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Where: </strong>USC Beaufort Center for the Arts, 805 Carteret Street&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Tickets and concert information: </strong>Visit www. uscbchambermusic.com or call 843-208-8246. The concert is available live, in person, via live stream and On-Demand. <br><br><em>Above: Violinist James Ehnes</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'USCB Chamber Music is back', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'uscb-chamber-music-is-back', '', '', '2021-10-20 13:27:01', '2021-10-20 17:27:01', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53003', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53005, 4, '2021-10-20 13:28:15', '2021-10-20 17:28:15', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>By Wells Fargo Advisors</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>From listening to music to ordering groceries to working from home, almost all aspects of our daily lives are connected to the internet in some way. But our always-connected nature can come with risks: According to the FBI’s “2020 Internet Crime Report,” the bureau’s Internet Crime Complaint Center averaged almost 15,000 complaints a week and recorded $4.1 billion in victim losses in 2020.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Here are some ways to help protect your family online:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>1. Learn to spot imposter scams</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Have you ever received a call, text, or email regarding suspicious activity detected on your account or suspended online access? It could be a scammer trying to convince you to share sensitive information that would enable them to access your accounts.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Increasingly, criminals are able to impersonate financial institutions, large companies, and even government agencies by spoofing caller ID or email addresses so they appear to be legitimate. When you receive a suspicious or unexpected communication, do not respond or click any email links. Instead, contact the company directly using a phone number on its website. Learn more about how to spot common scams at wellsfargo.com/security.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>2. Manage and monitor your credit</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If your data has been compromised through a security breach, consider placing a fraud alert on your credit file by contacting one of the three major credit bureaus – Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. The one you contact will automatically notify the others.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Make a habit of reviewing your credit report annually. You can request a free report at annualcreditreport.com for yourself and children over the age of 13. Look for unauthorized accounts that may have been opened in your names.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>3. Limit what you share on social media</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Thieves scour social media profiles for clues to security questions, passwords, and other information that could help them impersonate potential victims online.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>First, set your profiles to private – and encourage your family members to do the same. Also, restrict your social media contacts to people you know personally. Finally, watch what information you disclose. Revealing too much personal information in your social profiles or posts can put you at greater risk of identity theft, especially if your bank or other companies use that information to verify your identity.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>4. Protect your home network</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Create a strong password for your wireless network in your home. Use a unique phrase with a mix of letters, numbers, and special characters. Avoid using any part of your name or email address, information shared on social media, or anything else someone could easily guess.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When you are configuring your router, the Department of Homeland Security recommends choosing the Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2) Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) setting, which is the strongest encryption option.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>5. Stay up to date&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Cybercriminals change their tactics frequently, so try to stay on top of the latest threats. Keep your devices and apps updated with the latest security patches, and be sure to review the resources provided by your bank, investment firm, and other financial providers to understand ways to help protect your family and yourself online. Sign up to receive scam alerts from the Federal Trade Commission by visiting ftc.gov and selecting Get Consumer Alerts.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This article was written by/for Wells Fargo Advisors and provided courtesy of Whitney&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Investments in securities and insurance products are: NOT FDIC-INSURED/NOT BANK-GUARANTEED/MAY LOSE VALUE</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Wells Fargo Advisors is a trade name used by Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, Member SIPC, a registered broker-dealer and non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo &amp; Company.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>©2021 Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC. All rights reserved.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Five ways to help protect your family online', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'five-ways-to-help-protect-your-family-online', '', '', '2021-10-20 13:28:16', '2021-10-20 17:28:16', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53005', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53007, 4, '2021-10-20 13:30:45', '2021-10-20 17:30:45', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Real estate investment company 303 Associates has donated a building to USC Beaufort Visual Arts and Design.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According to Jennifer Phillips of 303 Associates, the building, located at 1211 Harrington Street, was formerly the teen center for the Boys &amp; Girls Club.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“USCB began occupying the building in 2020 after some renovations had been done in 2019,” Phillips wrote in an email.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":52913,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/USCB-Arts-Building.jpg\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/USCB-Arts-Building-1024x975.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52913\"/></a></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According to 303 Associates’ news release, “Beaufort has an established reputation of supporting arts and artists. Recognized as a “100 Best Small Arts Towns in America,” and home to its own cultural district and many arts focused groups, Beaufort also benefits from University of South Carolina’s Arts program. 303 Associates is pleased to build on the community support of arts and higher education.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“When USCB announced its four-year Arts degree program in Beaufort, we joined with many others to support scholarship requests led by Former Mayor Billy Keyserling and Former Beaufort County Council Chair Colden Battey to jump start the arts degree program,” 303 Associates Principal Dick Stewart said. “When we were asked by USCB if we could help with a place for art students to gather, work, interact, and create, we were pleased to be able to respond by donating what is now the USCB Visual Art and Design Building at Harrington Street. Art and design are essential parts of our life and culture.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The building is just across Calhoun Street from USCB parking, one block from student housing and the soon to open USCB dining center.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', '303 Associates donates building to USC Beaufort', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', '303-associates-donates-building-to-usc-beaufort', '', '', '2021-10-20 13:30:46', '2021-10-20 17:30:46', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53007', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53009, 4, '2021-10-20 13:32:37', '2021-10-20 17:32:37', '<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Series assists farmers with risk management and marketing strategies</strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The SC State University 1890 Research &amp; Extension program is hosting a five-part workshop series for small and minority farmers. The Implementing Risk Management Marketing Plans and Strategies workshop series provides agricultural program education, individualized training on small farm risk management and understanding marketing plans and strategies at an enterprise level.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The series began Aug. 7 and will conclude Nov. 13 at Camp Harry E. Daniels (116 Camp Daniels Road, Elloree, S.C).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As part of the series, farmers will receive an overview on risk management and risk management tools, including information on crop insurance programs, market and disaster assistance, animal and plant health and recovery from natural disasters. Farmers will also gain knowledge on general marketing principles, perform individualized marketing assessments and participate in group discussions with presenters, Dr. Laurance Crane, National Crop Insurance Services; Dr. Albert Essel, executive administrator for the Association of 1890 Extension Administrator; and S.C. State 1890 agriculture Extension agents.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The remaining dates for the Implementing Risk Management Marketing Plans and Strategy workshop are:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Workshop No. 4: Oct. 23</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Workshop No. 5: Nov. 13</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For more information on the Implementing Risk Management Marketing Plans and Strategies workshop, contact Mark Nettles, sustainable agriculture and natural resources Extension agent, at mnettles@scsu.edu.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'S.C. State 1890 hosts workshop series for limited-resource, minority farmers', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 's-c-state-1890-hosts-workshop-series-for-limited-resource-minority-farmers', '', '', '2021-10-20 13:32:37', '2021-10-20 17:32:37', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53009', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53011, 4, '2021-10-20 13:33:56', '2021-10-20 17:33:56', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beginning Monday, November 1, all Beaufort County Convenience Centers will require any County resident meeting the requirements, to show their decal.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Since its soft implementation in March, the Decal Program has saved residents nearly $400,000.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"The decal program has done what it was designed to do: stop illegal dumping by contractors and restrict citizens from outside the County from utilizing County services,\" Beaufort County Solid Waste and Recycling Director Cindy Carter said in a release.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Almost 52,000 properties have registered for the new Convenience Center decal system, which began in October 2020. Citizens using the recycling bins at the Bluffton location (104 Simmonsville Rd) and Beaufort\'s Shanklin location (80 Shanklin Rd) do not need a decal.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Residents without decals will be turned away by Convenience Center staff.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"Many have found the program to be easy and efficient. You can sign up online, and you are issued a sticker decal and a digital decal that can be used on your phone or printed,\" Carter said. \"Our team has been working tirelessly to help citizens that are having trouble registering and did specific outreach to heirs property owners.\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you applied for a decal and have not received it, there is a problem with the information received on the original application. For inquiries about the status of your decal application, visit https://bit.ly/3vqY9Zz or call 843-255-2930.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you have not applied for a decal, please submit your information at https://bit.ly/2ZepDpn.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Reminders for the new decal system:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Visits will be limited to 3 per week per address (Sunday-Saturday).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Renters of single-family homes should request the decal from property owners.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Citizens who rent from large apartment complexes will use the trash service provided by the complex; for large items, they should go to the landfill.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Commercial properties are not eligible for a decal.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Commercial business owners are not eligible for a decal.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>County residents who choose not to apply for a decal can make arrangements for an individual from a permitted waste hauler of their choice and at their own expense.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Decal program full implementation begins Nov. 1', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'decal-program-full-implementation-begins-nov-1', '', '', '2021-10-20 13:33:57', '2021-10-20 17:33:57', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53011', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53013, 4, '2021-10-20 13:35:54', '2021-10-20 17:35:54', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort’s Larry Mark and his wife Robyn, owners of Beaufort furniture store FWDG, recently made donations totaling in excess of $30,000 to 24 Beaufort County non-profit charities and organizations in the “spirit of birthday giving” at an event honoring the Larry Mark’s 70th birthday.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Turning 70 is a milestone,” FWDG President Larry Mark said in a release. “In the spirit of birthday gift giving, Robyn and I gifted area charitable organizations, with the hope that through our donations they will be able to more easily accomplish their goals. We are very grateful for FWDG’s success and when we can we want to honor as many wonderful organizations as possible.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort County non-profits that received donations include:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Alzheimers Family Services</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>American Red Cross – Lowcountry</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort Water Search &amp; Rescue (Port Royal)</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beth Israel Congregation</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bluffton Self Help</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Boys and Girls Club – Broad River Club</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>CAPA</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Coastal Conservation Association</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Deep Well Project</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>First Scots Presbyterian Church</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Friends of Caroline Hospice</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Friends of the Spanish Moss Trail</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Furniture Hall of Fame</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Help of Beaufort</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Hopeful Horizons</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Lowcountry Habitat for Humanity</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Jacob Kits via the Burton Fire Department’s FAST Program</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>NAMI Lowcountry (National Alliance on Mental Illness)</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Pat Conroy Literary Center</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Port Royal Sound Foundation</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Radiance Women\'s Center</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Penn Center</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>United Way of Beaufort</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Volunteers in Medicine.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Business owner gives $30,000 to non-profits', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'business-owner-gives-30000-to-non-profits', '', '', '2021-10-20 13:35:55', '2021-10-20 17:35:55', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53013', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53015, 4, '2021-10-20 13:37:17', '2021-10-20 17:37:17', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>No, orange ooze isn\'t seeping from the old county courthouse on Bay Street. It\'s part of the renovation work that\'s taking place inside the 1936 structure in anticipation of the Beaufort County Sheriff\'s Office administrative offices moving into the building next year. Photo by Lolita Huckaby.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Just in time for Halloween', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'just-in-time-for-halloween', '', '', '2021-10-20 13:37:17', '2021-10-20 17:37:17', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53015', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53017, 4, '2021-10-20 13:38:31', '2021-10-20 17:38:31', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Eric Jackson of Chester, Pa., gives a living history lesson while portraying S.C. Congressman Robert Smalls during Saturday’s Penn Center Harvest Day on St. Helena Island. Jackson wove together Smalls’ great 19th Century achievements with modern day issues. Photo by Bob Sofaly.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'PENN CENTER HARVEST DAY', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'penn-center-harvest-day', '', '', '2021-10-20 13:38:31', '2021-10-20 17:38:31', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53017', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53019, 4, '2021-10-20 13:39:59', '2021-10-20 17:39:59', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Palmetto Animal League will host the “PAL at Your Pad” Virtual Adoption Event on Friday, Oct. 22, featuring adoptable cats and dogs throughout the day, including live introductions and Q&amp;A at 11:30 a.m. via Facebook Live.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“PAL’s virtual adoption event was so popular last year, and thanks to the support of AutoNation Subaru Hilton Head, we were able to bring it back,” PAL President Amy Campanini said in a release. “It’s convenient for potential adopters whether they’re at home or at work. It’s also great for the pets because more people can view them, increasing their chances of getting adopted!”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>AutoNation Subaru Hilton Head will donate $100 to PAL for every pet adopted in October. PAL will be offering fee-waived adoptions Oct. 22-27 made possible through a generous grant from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“PAL is a private, non-profit, no kill rescue organization,” explains Campanini. “When you adopt from PAL, you are saving two lives by opening space at our adoption center for another animal waiting for rescue.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Those interested can view PAL’s adoptable pets on their website at PalmettoAnimalLeague.org. If you see a pet you’d like to meet, either now or during the virtual adoption event, call 843-645-1725 to schedule a visit to the PAL Adoption Center located at 56 Riverwalk Blvd in Okatie.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>To take part in the “PAL at Your Pad” Virtual Adoption Event on Oct. 22, visit&nbsp;&nbsp;Facebook.com/PalmettoAnimalLeague.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'PAL to host virtual adoption event with fees waived Oct. 22', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'pal-to-host-virtual-adoption-event-with-fees-waived-oct-22', '', '', '2021-10-21 13:17:28', '2021-10-21 17:17:28', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53019', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53021, 4, '2021-10-20 13:42:42', '2021-10-20 17:42:42', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>City Council approved the awarding of $183,135 in ATAX grants to seven non-profit local organizations at its Oct. 12 Regular Meeting.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Council accepted the recommendations of the Tourism Development Advisory Committee (TDAC), which considers applications annually.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The grants are generated by the State Accommodations Tax (ATAX) revenue, and state law governs the distribution and use of the monies. A certain amount of these revenues is allocated for the grant process to non-profit groups focused on the promotion, marketing, and advertising of tourism. TDAC meets once a year to review, discuss and score applicant presentations for these grants.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This year, $183,135 was budgeted for grants. TDAC committee members noted that a total of $235,732 was requested by eight organizations.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The grantees and amounts:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Greater Beaufort/Port Royal CVB/DMO for sales plan: $20,000</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Greater Beaufort/Port Royal CVB/DMO for destination marketing: $130,000</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Port Royal Sound Foundation for outdoor exhibits for Maritime Center: $3,750</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>SC Lowcountry &amp; Resort Islands Tourism Commission for promotion of City of Beaufort and Lowcountry: $15,000</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort Sports Council for sports sales initiative: $12,731</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Friends of the Spanish Moss Trail for visitor rack cards: $654</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Historic Beaufort Foundation for Verdier House online marketing: $1,000</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'City Council approves ATAX grants to promote tourism', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'city-council-approves-atax-grants-to-promote-tourism', '', '', '2021-10-20 13:42:43', '2021-10-20 17:42:43', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53021', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53023, 4, '2021-10-20 13:44:51', '2021-10-20 17:44:51', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Shorts at High Noon</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Noon to 1 p.m., Wednesdays through Nov. 17, Technical College of the Lowcountry’s Beaufort campus. A collaboration between the Beaufort Film Society and TCL, screenings are free and open to the public. Check-in is at 11:30 a.m. All films are from the 2021 Beaufort International Film Festival. Schedule and trailers for all featured shorts are available at https://www.beaufortfilmfestival.com/official-selections-2021. Masks are required.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>The Historic Port Royal Museum</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>10 a.m. to 3 p.m. or upon request, Thursdays through Sundays, The Historic Port Royal Museum, 1634 Paris Ave. The museum features the turn-of-the-century businesses and industries of Port Royal: Shrimping, crabbing, oystering, the railroad, the school and the mercantile. Great gifts featuring local artists are available. For more information. visit www.portroyalhistory.org, email unionchurch1004@gmail.com or call 843-524-4333.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Port Royal Farmers Market</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>9 a.m. to noon, Saturdays, year round, 1615 Ribaut Road, Port Royal. Rain or shine. For more information, visit http://www.portroyalfarmersmarket.com/, visit @portroyalfarmersmarket on Facebook or call 843-295-0058.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Beaufort Art Association’s All Member Show</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday, through 2022, Beaufort Art Association Gallery, 913 Nay Street, Beaufort. Each year, the Gallery invites all the BAA general members to submit two pieces of their art, to be exhibited. This year the public will be able to see the work of a dozen or more members who support BAA but chose only to exhibit through our satellite galleries and our Spring Show.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>LIVE After 5</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>5 to 8 p.m., every third Thursday each month, downtown Beaufort. Recurring monthly party with live music, local artists, late night shopping and drink and food specials. Rain or shine. Free entertainment, sponsored by Activate Beaufort. Entertainment schedule: Thursday, Oct. 21 – Alan Price; Thursday, Nov. 18 – Nick Poulin.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Coffee with Colleagues – C.T. Lowndes &amp; Company Insurance Agency</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>8:30 a.m., Friday, Oct. 22, Balance Barre &amp; Fitness, 2015 Boundary Street in Beaufort Town Center. Register at https://bit.ly/3kwOHOY.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Friends of Port Royal Cypress Wetlands guided tours</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>9 a.m., Friday, Oct. 22; Saturday, Nov. 6; Saturday, Dec. 4. The Friends of Port Royal Cypress Wetlands (501c3) offers free tours to the public.Tours will be conducted by Master Naturalist Jill Moore from Moore To Life. Tours begin at the amphitheater (Paris Avenue), and you will be guided through the rookery, viewing the many varieties of birds and wildlife and learning the benefits of this stormwater system &amp; working organic laboratory. Those interested in attending, reserve a spot by email at katkatbray@gmail.com. For more information visit www.friendsofportroyalcypresswetlands.org, Facebook at FriendsofPRCypressWetlands, or on Instagram at friendsofprcypresswetlands.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Harbour Island Shorebird Walk</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Friday, Oct. 22, Harbour Island. Join Dr. Al Segars and Harbor Island resident Peggy Lucas. The group will meet at the classroom for a brief presentation followed by a beach walk. Bring binoculars, water, lunch/snacks. RSVP to Haley@openlandtrust.com.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Ameris Bank 50th Anniversary Celebration</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>1 p.m., Friday, Oct. 22, Ameris Bank, 2348 Boundary Street. During the annual Customer Appreciation Cook-Out. Register at https://bit.ly/2YljRBu.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>The Malpass Brothers</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 22, USC Beaufort Center For The Arts, 801 Carteret Street, Beaufort. Brothers Christopher and Taylor Malpass promote the work and music of classic country artists while creating new music and making their own mark in the lineage of a rich American cultural heritage. The brothers toured with the late Don Helms, former steel guitarist for Hank Williams, have opened for Merle Haggard and have shared billing with artists including Ray Price, Willie Nelson, Doyle Lawson, Rhonda Vincent, Marty Stuart, Doc Watson and more. Tickets are available at https://www.uscbcenterforthearts.com/.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>YMCA Puppy Plunge</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>9 to 11 a.m., Saturdays, Oct. 23, Nov. 20, Dec. 18, Jan. 29, Feb. 26, and March 26. Wardle Family YMCA, Outdoor pool, 1801 Richmond Ave., Port Royal. Well-behaved canines of all breeds and sizes are welcome. Cost is $10 per pup. All proceeds benefit the Y’s Learn to Swim program. Owners will be required to sign a waiver before entering the enclosed, exterior pool area (use the side entrance gate), must be present with their pups at all times, and humans are not permitted to swim in the Puppy Plunge. The YMCA asks that pets be up-to-date on all vaccinations. Event is weather dependent so check the YMCA social media or call the Y front desk at 843-522-9622 the morning of the Puppy Plunge to check any status update.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Listen On The Lawn: Beaufort Mass Choir encore performance</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>6 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 24, USC Beaufort Center For The Arts. Tickets $10. Bring chairs, picnic, snack, favorite beverage. In case of rain, concert will be moved inside. For more information of tickets, go to uscbcenterforthearts.com.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Zerbini Family Circus</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>6 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 26 through Thursday, Oct. 28; 5 p.m. and 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 29; 4 p.m. and 6 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 30; 3 p.m. and 5 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 31, 12 Sammie Lane, Beaufort. Tickets are $12 online and $15 at the gate for adults, $5 for children. Proceeds will benefit the Battery Creek Girls Soccer Team and the 7th Day Adventist Church. For tickets, visit https://bit.ly/2XrnIgi.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Technical College of the Lowcountry Health Sciences Open House</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>5-7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 28, Beaufort Mather Campus, Building 4. Information available on Associate Degree in Nursing, Physical Therapist Assistant, Radiologic Technology, Practical Nursing, Massage Therapy, Medical Assisting and Surgical Technology. For a complete list of degree, certificate or diploma programs, visit www.tcl.edu/academics/pathways. To RSVP, go to www.tcl.edu/openhouse. The events are free and open to the public.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Karate Halloween Party</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>6:15 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 28, McElroys Martial Arts Academy, Island Recreation Center, Hilton Head Island. Kids ages 5 to 12 welcome. Cost is free. Kids wear Halloween costumes or karate uniform. Demonstrations, candy, cupcakes, cookies, etc. Free. Contact McElroys Martial Arts Academy at 843-816-0153 or mcelroy@hargray.com, so they know how many are coming.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Battery Creek High School Trunk or Treat</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>5 to 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 29, Battery Creek High School. Setup will begin at 4:30 p.m. Setup will begin at 4:30 p.m. in front of school. For more information, email elizabeth.melton@beaufort.k12.sc.us.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Spooktacular Halloween Party</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>5 to 11 p.m., Friday, Oct. 29, Amvets Post 70, 1831 Ribault Road, Port Royal. Costume party with costume contest, Scaryoke with Luscious Locks Eric.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>6th annual Touch-a-Truck fundraiser</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 30, Beaufort Town Center. Benefits the Junior Service League of Beaufort (JSLB). Cost is $5 per person, free for children younger than 18 months old. Designated Quiet Hour from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. for those sensitive to noise. Touch-a-Truck is a family event that offers a unique and interactive experience for children of all ages. Children will have the opportunity to see, touch, and safely explore their favorite vehicles that serve our community. Event will feature many different types of equipment to explore, including a fire truck, a patrol car, a SWAT car, stormwater vehicles, a monster truck, construction vehicles, and even a helicopter. The entertainment area, and the event at large will reflect COVID protocols. There will be music and food, drinks, and libations available for purchase. In the case of rain, the event will be postponed to Nov. 6. Pets are not allowed at the event. For additional information about Touch-a-Truck or Junior Service League of Beaufort please contact Communication Director Meredith Birch at communication.jslb@gmail.com, or visit www.jslbeaufort.com.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Spooky Halloween Party</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 30, Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park, Beaufort. Event is free. Event will feature crafts, a costume party, a D.J., inflatable games, trick-or-treating and entertainment. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Royal Pines Kids Halloween Costume Parade</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>3:15 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 30. Kids should line up in front of the Olde Beaufort Eatery at 3 p.m. There will be treats for all kids in costume and prizes for the funniest, scariest and most original costumes.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Uptown Trunk or Treat</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>3 to 7 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 31, Charles Lind Brown Center, 1001 Hamar Street, Beaufort. Kids, Cops, Cars &amp; Candy Edition. Face panting, candy, glow sticks. Hosted by Great Grand Family Foundation in conjunction with Charles Lind Brown Task Force. Sponsored by Classic Car Club of Beaufort, City of Beaufort Police and Beaufort County Parks &amp; Recreation.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>USC Beaufort Chamber Music series</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>5 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 31, USCB Center For The Arts. Guest is 2021 Classical Music Artist of the Year, violinist and violist James Ehnes. For more information or to purchase tickets or virtual access, go to www.uscchambermusic.com or call 843-208-8246.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Auldbrass Opening Cocktail Party</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>6 to 9 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 3, Old Bay Marketplace Rooftop, 917 Bay Street, Beaufort. Cost is $100 per person. The Open Land Trust is kicking off the Auldbrass tour weekend with a cocktail party with Frank Lloyd Wright experts. Nelson Brackin, Greg Gamel and Jim Klippel will mix and mingle and talk all things FLW. There will be cocktails, hors d\'oeuvres and live entertainment. Tickets are availavble at https://bit.ly/3A5sPQI.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Auldbrass Tours</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 4, Friday, Nov. 5 and Saturday, Nov. 6, 7 River Road, Yemassee. Tickets are $175, and there are no refunds. Tickets are available at are available at https://bit.ly/3A5sPQI, and proceeds from the tour benefit the Beaufort County Open Land Trust. Auldbrass was built in 1939 for C. Leigh Stevens, a Michigan industrialist, by Frank Lloyd Wright. Wright famously designed the residential structure without any right angles. The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation describes the property as a “4,000-acre tract of land on the banks of the Combahee River, the plantation is one of the largest and most complex residential projects Wright ever undertook.” Auldbrass Plantation was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976 and is one of only two buildings Wright designed in South Carolina. Tickets are sold on a first come- first served basis;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The tour is mostly self-guided. The Main House tour is guided with groups of 12. Rain or shine event. No children under the age of 12. No strollers. No coolers. No pets. No smoking. No interior photos. Walking tour – Absolutely no third-party sales.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Technical College of the Lowcountry All Program Area (Except Health Sciences) Open House</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>4-6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, Beaufort Mather Campus, Building 4. Information available on the Arts, Building &amp; Industrial, Business Management &amp; Accounting, Computers &amp; Electronics, Human Services, Law &amp; Criminal Justice and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering &amp; Math). For a complete list of degree, certificate or diploma programs, visit www.tcl.edu/academics/pathways.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>To RSVP, go to www.tcl.edu/openhouse. The events are free and open to the public.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Maye River Quilters Guild meeting</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>10 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 6 via Zoom. To get a link for the meeting, visit mayeriverquiltguild.com. For more information, call 843-530-1244.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Help of Beaufort Oyster Roast</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>4:30 to 7:30 p.m., Saturday Nov. 6, Port Royal Community Beer Garden. Tickets are $40 in advance, $50 at the door. Includes all-you-can-eat oysters, a craft beer, live entertainment and dessert. Proceeds support Help of Beaufort. To order tickets, visit www.helpofbeaufort.org.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Rotary of the Lowcountry Family Oyster Roast</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>6 to 10 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 6, Live Oaks Park, Port Royal. Tickets are $35 and include oysters, beer, wine, sodas, hot dogs, chili and dessert. Tickets can be purchased at Port Royal Police Department, Bay Street Jewelers and Lowcountry Insurance Services. Live music by Mike Kavanaugh. Door prizes, live and silent auction. Oyster knives available for purchase. For more information, contact Dick Deuel at 843-441-1587 or dick.deuel@yahoo.com.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Bourbon, Bubbles and Brew</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>5 to 7 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 7, Breakwater Restaurant and Bar, 203 Carteret Street, Beaufort. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased at BeaufortFilmFestival.com. A fun-filled evening of tasting fine “bourbons, bubbles and brews” with music by the ClusterShucks will benefit the Beaufort Film Society.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Chef’s Table Benefit &amp; Auction</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>6 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 11, Harbour Town Clubhouse, 11 Lighthouse Lane, Hilton Head Island. Tickets are $150 per person, $1,200 for table of eight. Event is limited to 250 guests. Featuring Rob Mondavi, Jr., and more than 15 Lowcounty chefs. Hosted by Jesse Blanco of Eat It &amp; Like It. Chef’s Appetizer Showcase &amp; Cocktails, 6 p.m. Chef’s Five-Course Dinner, 7:15 p.m. Live auction, 8:30 p.m. Event and auctiojn registration at www.tcl.edu/table. All proceeds benefit the Culinary Institute of the South at Technical College of the Lowcountry and its students.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Beaufort-Jasper ACE Friends &amp; Family Day</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Nov. 13, Beaufort-Jasper ACE, 80 Lowcountry Drive, Ridgeland. Flea market, tours of the school, student presentations, services from school programs, ACE food truck and more. Flea market runs from 8 a.m. to noon, set-up begins at 7 a.m. Flea market spots (8-foot by 18-foot) are $20. Food truck spots are $40. No chairs, tables or electricity provided. Contact Ms. Dixon at 987-8107 for reservations or more information. Rental agreement forms are available at bjace.org and must be submitted, along with payment, prior to Nov. 5.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>CPR re-certification</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>8 a.m to 12:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 13, at the Wardle Family YMCA, 1801 Richmond Ave., Port Royal, offers CPR. Cost is $25 for YMCA certified course. Those interested need to register at the Y as space is limited and filled on a first come, first serve basis. Questions? Contact Contact Frank Hamilton at 843-525-0233 or ghh60fwh@comcast.net.. To register visit the Y front desk or online at beaufort-jasperymca.org and click ‘Register for a Program’ at the top of the page.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'WHAT’S HAPPENING', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'whats-happening-74', '', '', '2021-10-20 13:44:51', '2021-10-20 17:44:51', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53023', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(53025, 4, '2021-10-20 13:54:39', '2021-10-20 17:54:39', '<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Lifesaving project at high school took four year</strong>s<br></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong><br><br>The Burton Fire District has completed a four-year lifesaving project with the installation of the JACOB Kit program at Battery Creek High School. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After the 2016 death of Jacob Hall in a school shooting in Townville, S.C., a teacher asked a Burton Firefighter/Paramedic about what she could have done if Jacob Hall had been her student, and that question gave birth to the JACOB Kit program a year later.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Over the next four years, the Burton Fire District was able to raise more than $20,000 in local grants and donations to place more than 400 Stop the Bleed kits in every classroom, in every school, that the Burton Fire District responds to. In addition to placing the kits in the schools, all teachers are trained annually on how to use the kits to treat critical injuries until professional responders arrive.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":52939,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Burton-FD_Livesaving-Project-Completed_101921a.jpg\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Burton-FD_Livesaving-Project-Completed_101921a-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52939\"/></a><figcaption><em>JACOB Kits sit ready to be installed at Battery Creek High School. Top photo: a Burton firefighter installs a JACOB Kits. Submitted photos.</em></figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Firefighters state that an adult can bleed to death in 10 minutes, a child in half that time, so teachers having the resources and training to stop any bleeding immediately will save lives.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Burton fire officials state that should an incident occur at a school, while Burton EMTs and paramedics will be the first professional responders to arrive, it’s the teachers who will be the true first responders for their students and coworkers.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The program is named after Jacob, who survived the initial wound but died three days later due to “massive blood loss.” Jacob’s mother gave Burton permission to create the program in her son’s name, and stated that she once told Jacob, who wanted to be a superhero so he could help people, “One day baby, everyone will know your name.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Burton firefighters say they are trying to honor Jacob’s dream and his mother’s prediction with every kit they install.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In 2019, the Burton Fire District and Beaufort County School District was presented the Firehouse Magazine’s Thomas Carr Community Service award for their partnership in this program. The award is named after Charleston, SC., fire chief Thomas Carr, who help transform the Charleston Fire Department after the devastating 2007 fire that killed nine Charleston firefighters, into a department of community involvement and engagement.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'JACOB Kit installation complete at BC', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'jacob-kit-installation-complete-at-bc', '', '', '2021-10-20 13:54:40', '2021-10-20 17:54:40', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53025', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53027, 4, '2021-10-20 13:56:29', '2021-10-20 17:56:29', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After a year away, Beaufort Memorial Hospital presents the 2021 Bands, Brews &amp; BBQ, bringing two days of food, music and fun with wings, barbecue, craft beers, and live music on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 12 and 13. This year’s event will take place on Paris Avenue in Port Royal.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This is official South Carolina Barbecue Association sanctioned event benefits FRIENDS of Caroline Hospice.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Friday night is the Wing Throw Down from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., when you can sample wing recipes from participating cookers while enjoying live music from The Paris Island Marine Corps Dirty Boots Brass Band and The Chiggers.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Saturday is the BBQ tasting day from 11a.m. to 4 p.m. with cook teams from across the Southeast serving their award-winning butts. Don’t forget the beautiful view and live music from Campfire Tyler, The Amanda Brewer Band, Donnie Polk, and Irritating Julie.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Awards will be presented on Saturday by the South Carolina BBQ Association.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>General admission is free. The sampling of wings Friday night and BBQ Saturday will be available by purchasing tickets for $1. Beer, soda and wine will also be available for purchase.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Event will take place rain or shine.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For more information and volunteer opportunities go to fochospice.org or call 843-525- 6257.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Bands, Brews & BBQ is back', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'bands-brews-bbq-is-back', '', '', '2021-10-20 13:56:30', '2021-10-20 17:56:30', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53027', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53029, 4, '2021-10-20 13:58:57', '2021-10-20 17:58:57', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Cheyanne Genovese and Lucas Diez compare pumpkins they just harvested Saturday afternoon at Dempsey Farms on St. Helena Island. The couple couldn’t decide which one was best, so they ended up buying both. Dempsey Farms U-pick Pumpkin Patch will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m, Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Photos by Bob Sofaly. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":52947,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/10162021-Dempsey-Farms-pumpkins-2-4533.jpeg\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/10162021-Dempsey-Farms-pumpkins-2-4533-1024x759.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52947\"/></a></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->', 'PUMPKIN PICKIN’', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'pumpkin-pickin-2', '', '', '2021-10-20 13:58:59', '2021-10-20 17:58:59', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53029', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53031, 4, '2021-10-20 14:01:09', '2021-10-20 18:01:09', '<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>This year’s bookstravaganza includes new Meet the Authors program </strong><br></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Friends of the Beaufort Library (FOL) has announced the return of the annual Fall Book Sale November 5-7.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Because of the pandemic, the 2020 sale was canceled, so this year’s sale promises to be bigger and better than ever. The event kicks off to the public from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5, after a 9 to 11 a.m. special members-only preview sale. Those wishing to join the FOL to attend the preview sale can do so at the gate for $25. The sale resumes from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, and concludes from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday. All items on Sunday will be priced at 50 percent off.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We have a wide range of book genres, something for everyone, including hundreds of rare and collectible items,” Book Sale Co-Chair Deb Chevas said in a release. Serving with Chevas as the other two event Co-Chairs are Amy Ferreira and Kathy Cooper.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“This is our biggest fundraiser of the year,” Friends’ President Carter Hoyt said. “This one weekend event allows us to provide tens of thousands of dollars to support the Beaufort, St. Helena, and Lobeco branches — so, please come see us and take home a big bag of books!”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The 2021 event has something new: The Meet the Authors Program. Throughout the 3-day sale, local authors will be on hand to meet the public, sign and sell their books, and answer questions. The final author schedule will be available soon but be assured there will be plenty of surprises in store!&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In addition to the sale, the Friends’ other annual marquee event is the Books Sandwiched In (BSI) lecture series held at USC Beaufort Center for the Arts and online. The BSI program kicks off January 10, 2022 with Mayor Stephen Murray presenting “Strong Towns: A Bottom-Up Revolution to Rebuild American Prosperity,” by Charles Marohn, Jr.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Friends of the Beaufort Library (Friends) is an all-volunteer, non-profit 501(c) (3) organization founded in 1979 to provide financial support to the Beaufort, Lobeco and St. Helena branches of the Beaufort County Library. To learn more about the Fall Book Sale, BSI, and how to become a Friends member, visit FriendsofBeaufortLibrary. com.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Friends of Beaufort Library Fall Book Sale returns', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'friends-of-beaufort-library-fall-book-sale-returns', '', '', '2021-10-20 14:01:11', '2021-10-20 18:01:11', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53031', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53033, 4, '2021-10-20 14:03:03', '2021-10-20 18:03:03', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As of Monday, Oct. 18, masks are no longer be required inside City of Beaufort buildings, with the exception of Municipal Court.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Municipal Court must follow the policy set forth by Chief Justice Donald Beaty of the South Carolina Supreme Court. He requires that anyone in courtrooms in the state wear a mask.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>City Manager Bill Prokop said the city is encouraged by the decline in Covid cases in Beaufort County, and the increase in vaccination numbers. According to the SCDHEC vaccination dashboard, almost 60 percent of eligible Beaufort County residents are fully vaccinated and 70 percent have received at least one vaccination.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Beaufort lifts mask mandate in City buildings', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'beaufort-lifts-mask-mandate-in-city-buildings', '', '', '2021-10-20 14:03:04', '2021-10-20 18:03:04', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53033', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53035, 4, '2021-10-20 14:08:15', '2021-10-20 18:08:15', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A 23-year-old Beaufort man who robbed a gas station while armed and masked is headed to prison.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Jordan Tyrese Jahlil Burgess of Ambrose Run pleaded guilty Monday to armed robbery and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime. His jury trial was scheduled to begin later in the morning.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Burgess was sentenced to 12 years in prison. He received 12 years for the robbery charge and five years for the weapons charge. Each charge will be served concurrently.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“There is no explanation for why Mr. Burgess’s DNA would be on the cash register till,” said Assistant Solicitor Jared Shedd, who prosecuted the case. “The single-source DNA profile, combined with the fact that he never worked at this gas station, along with the surveillance video made it clear who was responsible for this crime.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Just before 10:30 p.m., Jan. 15, 2019, Port Royal Police received a report of a suspicious person behind the gas station at 1451 Ribaut Road. Moments later, police received a call about an armed robbery.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Surveillance shows Burgess – wearing a gaiter-style face cover but no hat or gloves — pulling out a revolver, and demanding money. In the video, Burgess grabs the till from the clerk and snags $177. He then demands the store’s cordless phone and the clerk’s personal cell phone before leaving the gas station. The clerk then grabs her purse, locks the store’s door, and runs across the street to Hardee’s for help.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Beaufort man pleads guilty to armed robbery, sentenced', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'beaufort-man-pleads-guilty-to-armed-robbery-sentenced', '', '', '2021-10-20 14:08:16', '2021-10-20 18:08:16', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53035', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53037, 4, '2021-10-20 14:15:48', '2021-10-20 18:15:48', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Pair of significant issues on ballot for Nov. 2 </strong><br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>BEAUFORT<em> </em>– There’s a lot going on here in the Lowcountry as fall graces us with some tolerable weather and fall festivals are flourishing. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But DON’T FORGET: there’s a county-wide vote Nov. 2 on two issues – a local option sales tax and a slight restructuring of county government structure, specifically, the treasurer and auditor’s office.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Just to beat the drum a little longer, a few information bites about the L.O.S.T. which would be added to the six percent sales tax:&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The S.C. Department of Revenue projects the one percent local sales tax will raise approximately $49 million for the county.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If passed by the voters, the local sales tax collection will begin May 1 and continue until voters decide to repeal it.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>71 percent of the money to be collected would return to residents in property tax credits.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The question was on the ballot in 1990 and 1991 but was rejected by voters.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In 2006, voters did support a one percent transportation sales tax with a six-year time limit.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>And if you want to know what the sales tax could mean to you, financially, the county provides a detailed explanation of the sales tax proposal and what it will mean to the individual property owner: <a href=\"https://www. beaufortcountysc.gov/topics/local-option-sales-tax/ index.html.\">https://www. beaufortcountysc.gov/topics/local-option-sales-tax/ index.html. </a></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There’s also that question about restructuring the county management team, in terms of making the treasurer and auditor – both currently elected positions – hires of the county administrator.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>And yes, early voting is allowed if you plan to be away from home on that date. <br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>DRB doesn’t give developers what they want&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>BEAUFORT – It’s the city’s Historic Review Board which usually catches the public’s ire but more recently, the Design Review Board made the news by sidelining not only one but two projects deemed not suitable as proposed.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The DRB put the skids last week on plans for WaterCrest apartments, a 504-unit development behind the Walmart Supercenter on S.C. 170.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The members present felt the design for 21 three-story buildings was just too massive, especially for a wooded area that’s reportedly a popular camping place for homeless people.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Representatives of Logan Homes, developers of the property, said the proposed rents would run around $1,500 to $2,000.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>City staff, as no surprise, told the board it met city code and recommended approval with 12 conditions.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Although the 38-acre tract owned by the John Gray family is adjacent to Walmart and other amenities located in the Cross Creek Shopping Center such as a nail salon, Pet Smart and the new Big Lots, DRB members were concerned about walkability since the property is bordered by the thoroughfares of Parris Island Gateway and Broad River Boulevard.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Also unusual was the fact that the project drew two letters of opposition prior to the board review, one from the Coastal Conservation League and the other from the city’s former planning director.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>AND, also unusual, Mayor Stephen Murray came to the meeting and said he didn’t think the project complied with the city code.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>While the DRB chairman proposed a flat-out rejection of the conceptual design, his two colleagues actually only deferred action on the application.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The board also turned down a request for final approval from developers of a storage facility on the corner of Boundary Street and Parris Island Gateway. The Savannah-based development company was given, instead, preliminary approval with conditions to tweak their design.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The board did give final approval to Enmarket, a new convenience store at 1200 Ribaut Road, on the corner of First Boulevard where a closed Shell station stands.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>P.S. If you’re a resident of Beaufort and interested in helping craft the future look of the city, you, too can be part of the DRB action. The city’s looking for two more volunteers to serve on the board.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Lolita Huckaby Watson is a community volunteer and former reporter/editorial assistant/columnist with The Beaufort Gazette, The Savannah Morning News, Bluffton Today, Beaufort Today and The Robesonian (Lumberton, N.C.). She can be reached at bftbay@gmail.com. </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'LOWCOUNTRY LOWDOWN', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'lowcountry-lowdown-53', '', '', '2021-10-20 14:15:50', '2021-10-20 18:15:50', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53037', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53039, 4, '2021-10-20 14:20:50', '2021-10-20 18:20:50', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Lee Scott: Gone but not forgotten</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A year ago this month The Island News lost its award-winning humor writer Lee Scott. She even wrote her own obituary for the paper.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>At the time of her passing I sent a letter to the paper explaining my friendship with Lee.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Before Lee passed away she asked Christine, Cindy and I to continue to celebrate her birthday on November 14. The four of us always celebrated our birthdays together.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As promised, we went out to lunch on her birthday. The waitress came over with a bottle of wine and said this is from Lee Scott. We looked at each other and thought that Lee’s daughter had arranged for this bottle of wine. We were informed that Lee herself had ordered the bottle. As we told the waitress the story with the four of us always sharing birthdays, many tears were shed for our dear friend. During lunch we shared many of our great times had with Lee.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A friend of mine gave me a “friendship quote for the day” book by Helen Exley. I found the perfect quote that describes my friendship with Lee.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Friends are together when they are separated, they are rich when they are poor, strong when they are weak, and a thing even harder to explain, they live on after they have died.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Traditions don’t end easily, so rest assured on November 14 that Christine, Cindy and I will have our birthday lunch in honor of our dear friend Lee Scott.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>– Nancy O’Connor, </em><br><em>St. Helena Island</em><br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Don’t let them steal your vote and wallet</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Is anyone paying attention to what is happening? You are about to lose your vote and your wallet!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>OK, let me explain, the people who process and adjust your taxes, you vote for. You get to choose how they do it, by voting them in and out. You get to choose, by whom you elect, how much you pay. Guess what, the Referendum on the Ballot will steal your vote and voice. Do you want that? If you do, just hand them your wallet. I’d like to keep mine.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Yes, County Council wants to stop you for voting for the County Treasurer and Auditor. You will lose two votes and your voices. What does that mean? County Council will have unrestricted ability to determine your taxes! That is TYRANNY and THEFT of your money. They will do it behind closed doors and lie to you.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Now, They are not done yet! There is another Referendum.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>They want your wallet! They want to raise the Sales Tax, but, wait, in the next five minutes, they will lower your property taxes, as if. Here’s the kicker, it doesn’t give any relief to you if you rent. Yes, you pay the landlord’s property tax every month. There is no trigger to help you. Will you vote for that?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Worse yet, it hits EVERYTHING you buy. A loaf of bread, a quart of milk? Yes, basic food, car registration, and boats. You go to the store, drop your kid to day care, get your hair cut, any pays Business Property Taxes. You pay those taxes every time you enter the store, and on and on. Everything. Businesses only remit, what they collect from you.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For what? A Landlord gets a rebate? A few hundred dollars at our expense of thousands of dollars a year? Really? How does that help you?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Oh, but the tourist will pay the most. Did anyone tell them the pandemic has kept most tourists away? Where’s the windfall?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Final question, did you know, at the height of the pandemic, County Council voted themselves a raise, while you were losing your job or getting laid off? Talk about tone deaf to YOUR needs!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>No matter the political aisle you sit on, DON’T let your vote be stolen or your wallet emptied!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Vote NO! This November 2 to Referendum No. 1 and No. 2. Say NO!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>– Ann Ubelis, </em><br><em>Beaufort TEA Party Chair</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'LETTERS TO THE EDITOR', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'letters-to-the-editor-41', '', '', '2021-10-20 14:20:51', '2021-10-20 18:20:51', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53039', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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What they don’t always include is purchasing a community’s signature historic home, but it’s what David and Nancy Russell did back in May when they became the new owners of the Joseph Johnson house, better known in Beaufort as The Castle.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>On October 31, you’ll get your chance to trick-or-treat with the Russells in their new home.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“One of the first things someone said to us was ‘you know you have to open the house at Halloween!’” David Russell said. “We’ll be looking to stay consistent with the past.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The past, of course, is never truly gone in a place like Beaufort, and especially not in a house with parapets and a moat dating back to the very beginning of the Civil War. It’s nothing new for the Russells, former owners of an historic home in Cooperstown, N.Y., that they also opened to mass trick-or-treaters each Halloween. Perhaps even it’s the daunting feel of The Castle that not only gives the historic home its notoriety, but also&nbsp;certainly was a draw for the Russells.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We first saw the house on a carriage tour, when the afternoon light was filtering through the windows,” David Russell said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>That first image was enough, as they soon contacted a real estate agent and made an offer on the previously unlisted house. They closed on the financial deal in May of this year and the rest is now part of the home’s long history.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":52937,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/castle-lantern-1.jpeg\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/castle-lantern-1-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52937\"/></a></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>That recent history has included being open for trick-or-treaters on Halloween, and this year includes a return to those festivities despite the new ownership and the ongoing pandemic. From 6 to 8 p.m., Beaufort’s finest and bravest children can come down to the eastern end of Craven Street for the event. The earlier times, while there’s presumably still light outside, might be more appropriate for the younger children. As it gets darker, however, so does the atmosphere.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Members of Beaufort High School’s Theatre program will be on-hand and in-costume as part of a full “haunted castle during the Bubonic plague” theme. Don’t be surprised to find a distressed royal court, monks, rats, plague doctors in full regalia and the illusion of an inflamed exterior.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>And just so the current plague doesn’t continue, rest assured that the candy will be passed out with gloves while hand sanitizer will be readily available, not to mention the social distancing a house that size allows. 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(53071, 4, '2021-10-27 05:41:30', '2021-10-27 09:41:30', '', '10232021 Paint a Pumpkin, 1- 1857', 'Bob Sofaly photo\nWilly Rivas, 8, wasn’t waisting time with his painting efforts during Saturday’s Paint-a-Pumpkin activity at Southern Elk Boutique and Artisans Center on Paris Ave. Willy took a bolder apprach. He covered his pumpkin with one color then, after a few minutes in the sun, repainted it with entirely different color.', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '10232021-paint-a-pumpkin-1-1857', '', '', '2021-10-27 15:43:53', '2021-10-27 19:43:53', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/10232021-Paint-a-Pumpkin-1-1857.jpeg', 0, 'attachment', 'image/jpeg', 0),
(53072, 4, '2021-10-27 05:41:31', '2021-10-27 09:41:31', '', '10232021 Cartaret Methodist Pumpkins, 2-1823', 'Bob Sofaly photo\rAmias Middleton seemed like he wanted to touch every pumpkin for sale Saturday at the Cartaret Street United Methodist Church. Amias and his on-year-old twin sister Kami were shopping for pumpkins with thier grandmother Melissa Wright. \rThe patch will be open noon-6 p.m. through Sunday, October 31. All funds from the sale of pumpkins go the church’s Youth Ministry.', 'inherit', '', 'closed', '', '10232021-cartaret-methodist-pumpkins-2-1823', '', '', '2021-10-27 05:41:31', '2021-10-27 09:41:31', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/10232021-Cartaret-Methodist-Pumpkins-2-1823.jpeg', 0, 'attachment', 'image/jpeg', 0),
(53073, 4, '2021-10-27 05:41:33', '2021-10-27 09:41:33', '', '10232021 Cartaret Methodist Pumpkins, 1-1813', 'Bob Sofaly photo\nOne-year-old franternal twins Amias and Kami Middleton sit in the shade while Grandmother Melissa Wright takes thier picture Saturday at the Cartaret Street United Methodist Church’s pumpkin patch. While Kami is ready to be held, Amias wants to see what all the fuss is about regarding the great orange orbs.\n The patch will be open noon-6 p.m. through Sunday, October 31. All funds from the sale of pumpkins go the church’s Youth Ministry.', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '10232021-cartaret-methodist-pumpkins-1-1813', '', '', '2021-10-27 16:10:41', '2021-10-27 20:10:41', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/10232021-Cartaret-Methodist-Pumpkins-1-1813.jpeg', 0, 'attachment', 'image/jpeg', 0),
(53074, 4, '2021-10-27 05:41:35', '2021-10-27 09:41:35', '', 'Marine identifies costly discrepancy, enhances Marine safety', 'U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Abraham A. Alvarado, with Marine Air Control Squadron 2, stands in front of a CAC2S AN/MRQ-13 Communication Subsystem at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, Oct. 7, 2021. In March 2020, Alvarado identified a discrepancy with the equipment which prevented $1.6 million in damages, potential bodily injury and loss of life. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Kevin Lopez Herrera)', 'inherit', '', 'closed', '', 'marine-identifies-costly-discrepancy-enhances-marine-safety', '', '', '2021-10-27 05:41:35', '2021-10-27 09:41:35', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/6901347.jpg', 0, 'attachment', 'image/jpeg', 0),
(53075, 4, '2021-10-27 05:41:37', '2021-10-27 09:41:37', '', 'Marine identifies costly discrepancy, enhances Marine safety', 'Lance Cpl. Colton J. Schleder, left, observes Cpl. Abraham A. Alvarado, right, repairing a CAC2S AN/MRQ-13 Communication Subsystem on Oct. 7, at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. In March 2020, Alvarado identified a discrepancy with the equipment which prevented $1.6 million in damages, potential bodily injury and loss of life.', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'marine-identifies-costly-discrepancy-enhances-marine-safety-2', '', '', '2021-10-27 15:03:52', '2021-10-27 19:03:52', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/6901346.jpg', 0, 'attachment', 'image/jpeg', 0),
(53076, 4, '2021-10-27 05:41:38', '2021-10-27 09:41:38', '', '-DSC_8345', 'Beaufort’s Colton Phares (10) and James Dennison (9) team up to bring down Bluffton’s Roderick Buxton (7) on Friday at Bluffton. The Eagles won 45-12', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'dsc_8345', '', '', '2021-10-27 15:08:32', '2021-10-27 19:08:32', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/DSC_8345.jpg', 0, 'attachment', 'image/jpeg', 0),
(53077, 4, '2021-10-27 05:41:39', '2021-10-27 09:41:39', '', '-DSC_8299', '', 'inherit', '', 'closed', '', 'dsc_8299', '', '', '2021-10-27 05:41:39', '2021-10-27 09:41:39', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/DSC_8299.jpg', 0, 'attachment', 'image/jpeg', 0),
(53078, 4, '2021-10-27 05:41:41', '2021-10-27 09:41:41', '', '-DSC_8230', '', 'inherit', '', 'closed', '', 'dsc_8230', '', '', '2021-10-27 05:41:41', '2021-10-27 09:41:41', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/DSC_8230.jpg', 0, 'attachment', 'image/jpeg', 0),
(53080, 4, '2021-10-27 11:50:34', '2021-10-27 15:50:34', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The lies surrounding Germany of the 1930s and 1940s strike deep, even today. No surprise there. Himmler was the most successful, and evil, propogandist in modern times, and he had plenty of competition. Lies in political life are nothing new, and the good old U. S. of A. is no exception — anybody remember a certain former (now deceased) GOP senator from Wisconsin?&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In the past half century, our government and politicians have, for a very long time, loudly yelled many disastrous lies. Many a citizen’s brain was taken prisoner by these lies; some of these POWs remain captives today. When I reflect on institutional lies, the debacles of Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan immediately come to mind. Meaningless interventions driven by falsehoods orchestrated by our leaders, both civilian and military, who dramatically and at substantial cost in treasury and lives unnecessarily lost, pushed our republic down the road of grievous harm and international humiliation.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I often ponder the phenomenon of convincing large bodies of a society to believe in demonstrable falsehoods. It isn’t so much the lie itself that produces this conundrum but rather how naked lies manage to embed themselves in the brains and emotions of large segments of our citizenry.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Is some unknown magic at work that allows lies and liars to steal the “hearts and minds” of otherwise rational humans?&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Himmler’s playbook is the road map used by the current cadre of big liars and bigger lies; that is, trolls and trollism. They scream lies incessantly, 24/7/365, using all the tools of advanced digital technology – podiums of modern communication, platforms of mass social media and some unnamed TV stages masquerading as “news.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Every facet of civic trust and reliability is corrupted when these devils of falsehood inject their poison into our information universe. The objectives of these tsunamis of malicious fiction is not to persuade but to confuse: to induce uncertainty, disorientation and hesitation in separating truth from deceit.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Trolling epistemology (the methodology of seeking truth) is designed to render indistinguishable fact and fabrication. Troll epistemology seeks to divide our country to gain political power, led by the emperor of trollism, who has and continues to wage war against our body politic.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Emperor DJT with his army of trolls, composed of some humans, but mostly computers, clever algorithms, and artificial intelligence, is aided and abetted by “far-right” media seeking to normalize mendacity (Ivy-league university graduates’ word for lying) so as to eliminate the distinction between truth and untruth.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Trollism’s singular objective is to destroy the public’s ability to make any distinction at all; confusion and chaos is the order of the day. In an unstable state of bewilderment, our kinsmen/ women are vulnerable to being led down the rocky road to perdition.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Trollist strategy seeks to construct not only a reverse-narrative but a completely new and distinct realm of disinformation; so-called “alternative facts” that are hidden lies designed to corrode the very basis of our democratic republic. Our union was founded upon truth, not lies. We must fight fire with fire; Truth against Lies. The stakes of this war are too enormous to ignore.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Many untruths die away eventually, rotting in the dustbin of history; gone and maybe even forgotten. But what damage have they caused in the meantime?&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I am reminded of the false but powerful pseudo-science of Eugenics. For more than a half-century, the “laws” of this false biology cemented and “validated” racism throughout our culture and institutions. We remain bedeviled by the lingering effects of these lies.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Emperor of Lies continues to gain acolytes, who swallow the big lies, however they are delivered, sharp-hook, long-line and heavy-sinker. These “Pied-Pipers of Lies” are a clear and present danger to the life of our experiment with democracy.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Newton’s Third Law of Physics is “For every action, there is an opposite and equal reaction,” which means that in every interaction, a pair of forces acts on both interacting objects. Forces always come in equal and opposite action-reaction force pairs. This Law of Physics works well in determining how to physically strike a ball on a pool-table to one’s best advantage. I am not sure it fits as well in understanding and predicting human social interactions.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Whether it does or not, these threats demand from the citizenry an opposite (the Truth) and greater reaction — we must fight corrosive and toxic lies with the impenetrable armor of Truth. That is the only way to destroy the sickness that holds captive too many of our citizens. Let us shout TRUTH loudly and forever.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We cannot afford to lose this war. Our salvation lies in the hearts and minds of our citizens. Will you join this Tribe of Truth?&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>“Well, all I know is what I read in the newspapers.” – Will Rogers. </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>David M. Taub was Mayor of Beaufort from 1990 through 1999 and served as a Beaufort County Magistrate from 2010 to 2015. 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(53082, 4, '2021-10-27 11:51:57', '2021-10-27 15:51:57', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I likely will not forget the French student who dropped off her computer with me a couple years ago. She had asked me to install software she needed for class assignments.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As it turned out, she ended up helping me as much as I helped her because all the menus on her laptop were in French, and I needed her to translate. Students usually brought their computers and picked them up later, but by necessity she and I spent more time together than normal.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>So we chatted. I asked her about her experiences as a student-athlete; about negotiating Southern dialects as a non-native English speaker; about the differences between food in France and the States. In addition to complaints about our processed breads, she said something else that lingered.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“You say there is separation of church and state,” she began, “but almost every public event event begins with a prayer. You say all men are created equal, but racism is widespread and there are homeless people in so many places. Women do not have the same opportunities that men have. America is not what it says it is.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Now, I will pit homemade biscuits against any French pastry, but I had (and have) no counterargument to her final comment — because it’s true. It was true then, it’s true now.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We have a self-image that is outdated, and a good portion of our fellow citizens don’t want to change the image to match who we really are or change who really we are to match the image.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We brag to the world about our free elections while half our Congress and three-quarters of our state governments are doing everything in their power to disenfranchise anyone who isn’t white, male and a natural-born citizen who votes Republican.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We have politicians who campaign as law and order until it comes time to render justice to the people who caucus with them or vote for them.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We have all but given up on the idea of real equality for women, for minorities and, most remarkably, for the wealthy. We seem perfectly fine with a privileged few being above the law as long as they throw a few dollars to charities and pose behind oversized checks.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The list goes on, but I want to offer a simple idea for fixing all of these things: Make our elections truly open and free. One vote per person. It’s not a new idea, but sometimes others’ suggestions are too complicated. These should be easy.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>First, we should be using the technology available to us. If we can pick the winners of “The Masked Singer” and “American Idol” without scandal, if we can pay our taxes using mobile apps, if we can Venmo $100 to cousin Becky without incident, there’s no reason we can’t vote with our phones.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Further, anyone of legal age should be able to vote. No restrictions based on criminal record. You don’t stop being an American when you commit a crime. You are incarcerated and hopefully rehabilitated. That is enough. Maybe no voting while you’re behind bars, but upon release that right returns.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Such laws are holdovers from the days when newly freed Black people voted their own into office in record numbers, and White Southerners lost their minds. They set up poll taxes and other outrageous burdens for Blacks who wanted to vote — when they didn’t just kill them. But hey, some figured, killing is bad so let’s just lock them up in disproportionate numbers and take away their votes that way. This fixes that.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We should lower the voting age to 16, an age when the lessons we learned about history and civics and economics are still fresh on our minds. It’s also the age when you can get married in 40 states, with parental consent; if you can make that big a life choice, why can’t you pick the elected officials who will directly affect your life?&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>At the very least, we wouldn’t all be sitting on social media 10-20 years later shaking our heads at former classmates we never knew were so conservative. Or progressive.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>National elections could be conducted over the course of a week, 24 hours a day, so people could vote when it’s most convenient. I could toss in term limits, campaign finance reform, etc., but first let’s remove the highest barriers to voting.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If that weren’t the answer, there wouldn’t be so many people trying to raise those barriers in the first place.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Terry E. Manning lives and works in Savannah, Ga. He is a Clemson graduate and worked for 20 years as a journalist. He can be reached at teemanning@ gmail.com</em>. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Open elections are the key to the future', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'open-elections-are-the-key-to-the-future', '', '', '2021-10-27 11:51:58', '2021-10-27 15:51:58', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53082', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53084, 4, '2021-10-27 11:53:50', '2021-10-27 15:53:50', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It is Sunday, early, and I’m sitting at our rough-planked dining room table in our two-storied house on Ninth Street. I’m staring into the semi-darkness of our tree-depleted backyard thinking about this house and its brush with a tornado.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My wife and I have done research on our current home, believing it was built by John Mardenborough in 1883. We have looked at deeds, talked to historians and have evidence that Mardenborough hired a Scheper (his Port Royal neighbor) who built this house just after he was appointed Postmaster in Port Royal.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Mardenborough was a contemporary of Robert Smalls — although they were political rivals — and fathered a son who would become important in Augusta’s African-American community.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This house does not, in any sense, compete with those on The Point. It does not have the wainscoting, the paneling, the deep porches that cooled-off the febrile planters who once sat on those antebellum verandas. My wife and I lived in one of those — the Lucius Cuthbert House — which is still intact and remains regal on Port Republic Street.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We in Beaufort have been candid about the provenance of these houses — especially the fact that the money (to build these huge porticoed homes) came from long-staple cotton cultivated by slaves. But slave labor is not usually the focus of the House Tours in the Fall and Spring. In a sense the involuntary servitude part of our story has been subsumed by the National Park Service.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These days there is a dilemma, and a debate, in the United Kingdom where its National Trust has recently identified 93 baronial houses built with profits from slave-tended sugar plantations or in some way connected with profits made in colonies like India.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These palatial houses are a boon for Great Britain’s economy routinely bringing hundreds of thousands of tourists and millions of dollars for their upkeep. They are also a favorite weekend destination for local Brits who flock to these immense, immaculately groomed estates on holiday. And while everyone agrees that slavery was vile and villainous and should be acknowledged as such, many Brits to wander through the ornate, carpeted, portrait-covered rooms only wanting to admire what they see.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Britain’s National Trust wants the crowds to continue, but it also wants the public to know that the elegance and grandeur came at a cost — that price being slave labor in Jamaica and Barbados. Furthermore, part of the profits (for these houses) came from the exploitation of India, Burma and South Africa.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There has been push-back from the British public including an organization called The Common Sense Group. They have successfully lobbied to end “these radical projects that disparage our nation and despise the history of its people.” Common Sense goes on to say that history “should not start from a position of guilt and shame or the denigration of this country’s past.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>That push-back has led the National Trust to retreat to a “Season of Listening” pursuant a new program called “Total History” that will not favor one type of story over the other.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Presumably the slavery in Barbados (that produced the sugar profits) will not be buried, but will balanced with the narrative of the English-led abolition of trans-Atlantic slavery. It will be harder to measure the good and the bad coming out of the British Empire.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The 60th Anniversary of Queen Victoria’s accession was celebrated on June 22, 1897. This was a huge, expensive, self-congratulatory exposition of the Empire.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Victoria’s Empire — the largest Empire in history — then comprised a quarter of the land mass of the earth and a quarter of its population. The administration of that empire was the national behavior that gave pride, self-esteem and self-respect of every British subject then living. And, in many cases, that narrative remains foundational to the British character today.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When the National Trust gets around to its “Total History” it won’t be easy to reconcile the Maxim-Nordenfelt Gun with the worldwide peace (Pax Brittanica) and the prosperity of 1897. It won’t be easy to balance the invasion of Tibet and the Indian Mutiny with British railroad-building in China and Uganda, the topographical mapping of India, and British efforts to curb tropical disease. It will be hard to balance years of worldwide stability against the subjugation of African and Asiatic peoples.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In the end the British record is complicated, counterintuitive and hard to access — not all that different from our own.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Scott Graber is a lawyer, novelist, veteran columnist and longtime resident of Port Royal. He can be reached at cscottgraber@gmail.com.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'In the end, British record not all that different from ours', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'in-the-end-british-record-not-all-that-different-from-ours', '', '', '2021-10-27 11:53:51', '2021-10-27 15:53:51', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53084', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53086, 4, '2021-10-27 11:55:00', '2021-10-27 15:55:00', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Once again this year, Wreaths Across America (WAA) will lay wreaths on graves at Beaufort National Cemetery, with the event taking place Saturday, Dec. 18. Wreath-laying ceremonies will take place that day in Arlington National Cemetery, as well as at more than 1,600 additional locations in all 50 U.S. states, at sea and abroad.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>WAA’s mission is to “Remember, Honor, and Teach” about the sacrifices made by veterans of every conflict in which our country has been involved since the Spanish American War.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort National Cemetery was established in 1863 (prior to the Spanish American War) as one of six national cemeteries for the interment of soldiers and sailors who sacrificed during the Civil War. It now contains the remains of veterans of every race and religion who are no longer with us. Each and every one sacrificed by serving to preserve our freedom and democracy.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>While COVID-19 did not allow a formal public ceremony last year, WAA hopes the ceremony will be able to be held this year. Wreaths will be laid that day on the graves and at the Columbarium that day. Volunteers are invited to participate in the laying of wreaths, while observing cemetery, local, and CDC guidelines by wearing masks and practicing social distancing.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>To purchase at least one wreath to be sent to Beaufort National Cemetery, the cost is $15 per wreath. If the purchasing organization is not a Local Sponsoring Group, please support the efforts of the Thomas Heyward, Jr., Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, Local Sponsoring Group Code SC0045. The purchase of two wreaths for $30 guarantees a third wreath will be sent to Beaufort National Cemetery by WAA at no cost (the attached form includes the Beaufort National Cemetery ID SCBNCB).&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There are more than 22,000 veterans interred in Beaufort National Cemetery, and the goal is a wreath for every veteran.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Wreaths may also be purchased at www.wreathsacrossamerica.org. Select LOCAL SPONSORING GROUP; choose the number of wreaths you wish to purchase; enter Thomas Heyward, Jr. Chapter; proceed to checkout and use a credit card or PayPal; complete the sale. Your purchase is tax deductible.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Orders for wreaths must be received by Wreaths Across America no later than November 30. The address is on the attached form. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":53089,\"width\":693,\"height\":942,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Screen-Shot-2021-10-27-at-12.00.28-PM.png\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Screen-Shot-2021-10-27-at-12.00.28-PM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53089\" width=\"693\" height=\"942\"/></a></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->', 'Wreaths Across America returns to Beaufort National Cemetery', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'wreaths-across-america-returns-to-beaufort-national-cemetery', '', '', '2021-10-27 12:01:51', '2021-10-27 16:01:51', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53086', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(53093, 4, '2021-10-27 15:01:54', '2021-10-27 19:01:54', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Last week’s ISLAND NEWS Veterans Benefits article (Part 1 of 2) covered six things that should help veterans in searching, finding, and applying for federal government jobs. This article is Part 2 of 2 on Federal job searching will cover eight more important tips and items of interest concerning the pursuit of federal jobs.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As a Veterans Employment Assistance Volunteer with the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center and with the Charleston, S.C. Association of the U.S. Army (AUSA) Chapter, I am asked many times, “How can I get a good job with the Federal Government?” Here are eight more things I tell them.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>7. There are more than 300 federal agencies and corporations to apply to. </strong>The DOD and VA are not the only Federal Agencies seeking employees. There are more than 300 federal agencies. Do not forget to go to each of those agency sites and look for and apply for jobs you are interested in and are qualified for. Those federal agencies include organization like the Agriculture, Commerce, Education, Energy, Health and Human Resources, Interior, Justice, Homeland Security, Labor, State, Transportation, Treasury, and many others. Do not forget independent government agencies and government corporations.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There is a federal agency directory at https://fedshirevets.gov/AgencyDirectory/index.aspxhttps://fedshirevets.gov/AgencyDirectory/index.aspx. This list of Veteran Employment Program Offices at the FEDS HIRE VETS site Agency Directory includes the names, phone numbers, and email addresses of those government employees responsible for promoting Veterans\' recruitment, employment, training and development, and retention within their respective agencies. Veterans are encouraged to contact these individuals for specific information on employment opportunities in those agencies.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>8. Just get your foot in the door is NOT a good idea for most people. </strong>Some people ask me, “Isn’t it a good idea to get your foot in the federal job door, at a low level, and then apply more for higher level federal jobs?” My answer is, “no.” There are long time-in-grade requirements, and if you get into the federal world at a GS4-GS5 levels, you may be qualified for higher jobs, but time in grade will prevent you from getting promoted rapidly.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>9. Where are federal jobs listed? </strong>Federal jobs are listed at:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>USA.Jobs web site,</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In social media (Face Book and Twitter but not Linked in or Rally Point), and</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Individual agency web sites.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>See these sites for some federal jobs:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Official Twitter account for veteran Federal employment information.is at https://twitter.com/FedsHireVets.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The U.S. Office of Personnel Management\'s (OPM) Feds Hire Vets official Facebook fan page for Federal employment information for veterans is at https://www.facebook.com/pg/Feds-Hire-Vets-262183904582/about/.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>(</em><strong><em>WARNING! </em></strong><em>One word of caution for anyone wanting a federal job or wanting to keep a federal job. The government (and industry) uses social media to help determine the wisdom, trustworthiness, ethical conduct, morality, honesty, integrity, and eligibility for employment and security clearances. Don’t put anything on social media that might embarrass you, raise doubts about your character or honesty, or jeopardize your employment.)</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>10. Go to the OPM Veterans Services Vet Guide. </strong>Go to https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/veterans-services/vet-guide-for-hr-professionals/ for a complete explanation of veterans and family members veterans’ preferences. By law, veterans who are disabled or who served on active duty in the Armed Forces during certain specified time periods or in military campaigns are entitled to preference over others in hiring from competitive lists of eligibles and also in retention during reductions-in-force. In addition to receiving preference in competitive appointments, veterans may be considered for special noncompetitive appointments for which only they are eligible.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>OPM’s Veterans Services Vet Guide explains zero point, five-point, and 10-point preferences for veterans, point preferences and special considerations for widows and widowers, mothers of deceased vets, mothers of disabled vets, Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW – you need DD214), adjudication of veterans\' preference claims, crediting experience of preference eligibles, and dozens of other conditions of veterans and veteran’s family preferences. This subject is too large for one newspaper article.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>11. There is NO Veteran’s preference in the Legislative or Judicial branches of our government. </strong>Veterans are always surprised (and disappointed) to learn this. Next time your senator or congressman says he support our troops and veterans ---- remind him or her of this injustice.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>12. Use the Employment Advisers at VA Medical Centers. </strong>Our local Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center in Charleston has vocational specialists on the healthcare side who help homeless Vets with training and jobs, Vocational Rehab specialists from the benefits side who work to help veterans with jobs support, and all 20+ Human Resources staff members help veterans as needed at the HR Customer Service Center.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>13. The Partnership for Public Service is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that strives for a more effective government for the American people. </strong>This organization can be helpful to job seekers looking for federal employment. Federal agencies are struggling to recruit and hire the vital talent needed to ensure our government’s health and security. Due to competition for top candidates and the slow federal hiring process, many of the brightest employees in critical fields like cybersecurity, science, technology, engineering, medical, and math are choosing other employers over the federal government.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Young people, whose energy and creativity in the workplace is valuable, are vastly underrepresented compared to the broader labor market. And it is challenging for government to attract and hire mid-level and senior-level talent from outside government, who could bring fresh perspectives and innovations from other sectors to solve federal challenges.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>14. SC WORKS.ORG is a great employment assistance resource to Veterans and Their Families. </strong>I saved some of the best news for Vets for last – https://jobs.scworks.org/ links all of South Carolina\'s state and local workforce services and resources. The partners are the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce and South Carolina\'s 12 Workforce Investment Boards, which administer SC Works Centers, which have full-time, dedicated veteran employment assistance advisers) throughout the State. Every Veterans and vets’ family members should use this resource in searching for jobs. SC Work Centers offer services from a to z. Here are some of the Lowcountry SC WORKS centers contact information:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>SC Works Beaufort County Center,164 Castle Rock Road, Beaufort S.C. 29906, Phone: 843-524-3351.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>SC Works Jasper County Center, 11332 B North Jacob Smarts Blvd., Ridgeland, S.C. 29936, Phone: 843-726-3750.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>SC Works Colleton County Center, 101 Mable T. Willis Blvd, Walterboro, S.C. 29488, Phone: 843-538-8980.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>SC Works Charleston County S.C. Center, 1930 Hanahan Road, Suite 200, North Charleston, S.C. 29406, 843-574-1800.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Larry Dandridge is a retired Lt. Col. In the U.S. Army. He is a Vietnam War era wounded warrior, a combat and 100 percent disabled veteran, a former Infantryman, former Warrant Officer and pilot. Dandridge is also a past Veterans Service Officer, and a current volunteer Patient Adviser, CEO Advisory Council Member, and Patient and Family Advisory Committee Member at the RHJ VA Medical Center, as well as a published author and free-lance writer. He can be reached at LDandridge@earthlink.net.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'What veterans, spouses need to know about federal jobs', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'what-veterans-spouses-need-to-know-about-federal-jobs-2', '', '', '2021-10-27 15:01:55', '2021-10-27 19:01:55', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53093', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53096, 4, '2021-10-27 15:04:44', '2021-10-27 19:04:44', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Above: U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Abraham A. Alvarado, with Marine Air Control Squadron 2, stands in front of a CAC2S AN/MRQ-13 Communication Subsystem on Oct. 7, at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. In March 2020, Alvarado identified a discrepancy with the equipment which prevented $1.6 million in damages, potential bodily injury and loss of life. Photos by Lance Cpl. Kevin Lopez Herrera, USMC.<br></em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>By Lance Cpl. Kevin Lopez Herrera, USMC</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>MCAS BEAUFORT – Since high school, Abraham A. Alvarado has had a passion for electronics and communication. So when he was given the opportunity to pursue his passion through the military, he did not hesitate to take it. He chose the Marine Corps not only to build on his professional development, but also to make his mother proud.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I joined the Marine Corps because my mother wanted to be a Marine; however, she was unable to because I came into the picture.” Alvarado said. “She had to focus on me, so I decided to do it for her.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Cpl. Alvarado’s military occupational specialty is 5939, Aviation Communication Systems Technician. His day-to-day tasks include handling and maintaining the AN/MRQ-13. The MRQ, a communication subsystem of the Common Aviation Command and Control System, is a modified Humvee that comes equipped with a shell that contains UHF radios, digital switching equipment, antennas, and other essentials for mission success.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I did career pathways in high school: electronics, communications, and engineering,” Alvarado explained. “So they all tied perfectly with this MOS.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":53075,\"width\":840,\"height\":560,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/6901346.jpg\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/6901346-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53075\" width=\"840\" height=\"560\"/></a><figcaption><em>Lance Cpl. Colton J. Schleder, left, observes Cpl. Abraham A. Alvarado, right, repairing a CAC2S AN/MRQ-13 Communication Subsystem on Oct. 7, at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. In March 2020, Alvarado identified a discrepancy with the equipment which prevented $1.6 million in damages, potential bodily injury and loss of life.</em></figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In March 2020, the unit was conducting a modification instruction of the equipment, which outlined the procedures for removing the shelter from an old Humvee and attaching it to a new one. After performing the modification, Staff Sgt. Steven Krugman, maintenance staff non-commissioned officer, performed his inspection on the equipment and found it to be satisfactory. After the inspection, the MRQ was moved approximately 50 meters to a new stationary position.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The following day, Cpl. 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(53098, 4, '2021-10-27 15:05:29', '2021-10-27 19:05:29', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort Elite Volleyball Club, formerly known as Beaufort Volleyball Club, will be holding tryouts for the 2022 season in the coming days for girls, ages 12 to 18.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Ages 12 to 14 will try out from 1 to 4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 30 ay Beaufort High School. Ages 15 to 18 will try out from 1 to 4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 6 at Beaufort High School.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The name isn’t the only change for the club, founded in 2007 by Katie Cox and the longest running club in Northern Beaufort County.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After a one year sabbatical, Mike Dixon has returned as executive director of the club that he had run since 2013. John Eklund, who filled in last year, will be the assistant director for the 2022 season.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The club, soon to be run as a non-profit, has a new President of the Board of Directors in Christy McCullough. Long range plans include construct of an indoor facility, along with four sand volleyball courts.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Joining the coaching staff for Beaufort Elite this season is Torri McCullough, the longtime head coach at Battery Creek High School. In addition to his coaching experience, McCullough also brings first-hand knowledge of the college recruiting process. He and his wife, Christy, navigated the recruiting scene with their daughter, Laiani, who is in her first year of volleyball at Fort Valley State.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Returning coaches include:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Roger Wilson, who is in his first year as head coach at Bridges Prep, after coaching stints at Beaufort Academy and Beaufort High School;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Daniel Kline, the current head coach at Whale Branch Early College High School; and</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>John Eklund and his wife, Jillian Eklund.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>New coaches include several club alumni – Madison Gallion, Hayley Trader, Megan Schoener (JV coach at Bridges Prep) and Peyton Polk – as well as hitting coach Lexi Erwin, a former Under Armour High School All American who still holds the record at Michigan for most kills in a match. Katherine Holofchak, a former assistant coach at Randolph College in Virginia, is a volunteer assistant.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For more information about tryouts, visit Beaufort Elite’s website at beaufortvolleyballclub.sportsengine-prelive.com, on their Facebook page or call Mike Dixon at 843-263-3745.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Beaufort Elite Volleyball Club ready for 2022 season tryouts', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'beaufort-elite-volleyball-club-ready-for-2022-season-tryouts', '', '', '2021-10-27 15:05:29', '2021-10-27 19:05:29', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53098', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(53100, 4, '2021-10-27 15:06:15', '2021-10-27 19:06:15', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>CROSS COUNTRY</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Sharks lead local runners, Eagles’ Antia places sixth</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>May River’s Anya Arroyo and Victoria Sosa earned a pair of top-five finishes, and Bluffton’s Earlon Baker placed eighth Saturday to lead a trio of Lowco squads at the Cici’s Sandhills Invitational in Columbia.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Arroyo’s impressive season continued at the Sandhills Research Center, where she placed second in 19:09.80, just behind James Island sensation and defending state champion Hannah Vroon (18:50.50). Sosa (19:47.19) joined her teammate in the top five with a fifth-place finish.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Charlize Antia (20:01.04) put up a stellar sixth-place finish to lead Beaufort High, while Bluffton’s Aubrey Sampson (20:37.49) and Ava Gerschutz (21:19.10) placed 15th and 34th.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Bobcats paced the local boys’ contingent, as the freshman Baker (17:21.71) took eighth place. Tyler McMahan (17:58.79) put together a solid race, crossing the line in 35th to help Bluffton (228 pts) place sixth in the team standings. Cohen MacDonald (17:45.03) excelled for May River in 22nd, and Noah Wasserman (17:51.45) was right behind in 28th. Connor Eby (17:32.76) led the way for Beaufort High, finishing just nine seconds out of the top 10 in 17th place.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Region 7-4A cross country championship is set for Saturday in Bluffton.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>SWIMMING</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>JPII girls 4th; Porada captures gold at SCISA state meet</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Hilton Head Christian Academy’s boys placed third behind state champions Jack Ussery and Levi Eidson, Hilton Head Prep’s Sterling Burd matched Ussery with two individual titles, and John Paul II’s Aubrey Porada captured a state crown to lead the Lowco contingent at the SCISA State Swimming Championships on Saturday at the North Charleston Aquatic Center.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>JPII’s girls also turned in a strong performance, finishing fourth in the Class 2A/1A ranks. Porada led the way with a win in the 500 free, blazing the competition by 15 seconds, and claimed silver in the 100 breast, missing a second gold by just 1.5 seconds. She also anchored the 200 free and 400 free relay teams that placed third, swimming alongside Riley McGoldrick, Nel Winslow, and Olivia Johnson. McGoldrick also took silver in the 100 fly and placed third in the 200 free.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort Academy placed fifth in both the boys and girls standings thanks to solid showings across the board despite just two individuals posting top-four finishes. Emma Grace Dinkins was fourth in the 100 free, and Kaylee Bartholomew took fourth in the 500 free and the 100 breast for the Eagles.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'PREP ROUNDUP', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'prep-roundup-5', '', '', '2021-10-27 15:06:16', '2021-10-27 19:06:16', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53100', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53102, 4, '2021-10-27 15:06:49', '2021-10-27 19:06:49', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>LowcoSports.com</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>John Paul II flipped the script from its season-opening loss to Hilton Head Prep, shutting out the Dolphins in the second half of a 24-10 home win Friday to maintain its hopes of earning the No. 2 playoff seed from SCISA Region 1-2A.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Christian Tilton threw a pair of touchdown passes and rushed for 147 yards and a score, and Jackson Ogden added rushing and receiving scores to help the Golden Warriors avenge a 38-16 loss in Sea Pines in Week 0. But it was JPII’s defense that stole the show.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After Loncelle Daley gashed the Golden Warriors for 237 yards in the first meeting, JPII was determined to force someone else to do damage in the rematch. JPII limited the 1,000-yard rusher to 79 yards on 16 carries and frustrated quarterback Tristan Bonomo, who was 4-for-18 passing.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Tilton got JPII off to a quick start, hitting Mark Knight for a touchdown pass and adding a rushing score to make it 12-0 in the first quarter. The Dolphins’ stingy defense settled in for the second quarter, and Daley broke a 25-yard touchdown run to get HHP on the board before Trevor Weldon booted a 42-yard field goal to cut it to 12-10 at halftime.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It was all JPII after the break, though, as the defense clamped down and shut out the Dolphins in the second half. HHP’s defense kept the Dolphins in it, but Tilton and Ogden hooked up for a touchdown to make it an 8-point game, and Ogden sealed it with a rushing touchdown.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Tilton was just 3-for-9 passing and was picked off by Sean Graham, but he did damage with his legs and came through with two huge touchdown passes. Ogden rushed for 90 yards and a score on 16 carries and had two catches for 48 yards and a score.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Michael Carbone led JPII’s strong defensive effort with 11 tackles, including a tackle for loss, while Peter Hughes added seven tackles (two for loss), and Sebastian Slusne had seven tackles (one for loss) and a fumble recovery. Tilton also contributed six tackles on defense, and Knight had five stops (one for loss).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>HHP (6-3, 2-2) hosts undefeated Hilton Head Christian Academy to wrap up the regular-season Friday. The Dolphins are locked into the No. 4 seed in the playoffs. JPII (3-4, 3-1) travels to Beaufort Academy next week with the No. 2 seed up for grabs.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Golden Warriors avenge Week 0 loss to Dolphins', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'golden-warriors-avenge-week-0-loss-to-dolphins', '', '', '2021-10-27 15:06:50', '2021-10-27 19:06:50', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53102', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53104, 4, '2021-10-27 15:09:44', '2021-10-27 19:09:44', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Above: Beaufort quarterback Tyler Haley passed for 327 yards and three touchdowns in a 45-12 blowout of Bluffton on Friday in Bluffton. </em><br><br><strong>LowcoSports.com</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A week after seeing its hopes of a third straight region title upended, Beaufort High bounced back in a big way Friday, blowing out Bluffton 45-12 on the road to lock up the No. 2 seed in the Class 4A playoffs.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort’s Tyler Haley had a monster game, completing 14 of 20 passes for 327 yards with three touchdowns and two interceptions and adding a rushing score. He connected with Zyrin Odom four times for 114 yards and three scores, while McLeod Reichel racked up 130 receiving yards and Kacy Fields added 83.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Bobcats used a pair of first-half picks and a Camauri Simmons touchdown run to get within 7-6 before Haley went over the top for an 81-yard bomb. Caleb Ulmer and Haley each added touchdown runs before halftime to make it 28-6 at the break.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":53076,\"width\":840,\"height\":560,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/DSC_8345.jpg\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/DSC_8345-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53076\" width=\"840\" height=\"560\"/></a><figcaption><em>Beaufort’s Colton Phares (10) and James Dennison (9) team up to bring down Bluffton’s Roderick Buxton (7) on Friday at Bluffton. The Eagles won 45-12</em></figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bluffton’s offense couldn’t sustain much success against a stout Beaufort defense, and the Eagles tacked on a 41-yard Joe Caprarola field goal before Haley and Odom connected for a third score and Zion Smart added a late touchdown run.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Bobcats capped the scoring when Trey Hilaman tossed a TD pass to Robert Brown.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Alvin Wilson had a big night on Beaufort’s defensive line with six tackles, a sack, and a forced fumble. James Dennison added six tackles, Daryl DePass had two tackles and three pass breakups, and Quion Rivers had an interception.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort (7-2, 3-1) wraps up the regular season at Colleton County on Friday. Bluffton (2-6, 1-3) travels to James Island on Friday hoping to improve upon its fifth-place standing in Region 7-4A.<br><br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Week 10 slate</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Battery Creek at North Charleston, 7:30 p.m. (Thursday)</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Hilton Head Christian at Hilton Head Prep, 3:30 p.m.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>May River at Hilton Head High, 7:30 p.m.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort High at Colleton County, 7:30 p.m.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bluffton at James Island, 7:30 p.m.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Ridgeland-Hardeeville at Philip Simmons, 7:30 p.m.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>John Paul II at Beaufort Academy, 7:30 p.m.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Greenwood Christian at Thomas Heyward, 7:30 p.m.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>St. John’s Christian at Colleton Prep, 7:30 p.m.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><br><br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Eagles bounce back to blast Bobcats', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'eagles-bounce-back-to-blast-bobcats', '', '', '2021-10-27 15:09:44', '2021-10-27 19:09:44', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53104', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53106, 4, '2021-10-27 15:10:24', '2021-10-27 19:10:24', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>LowcoSports.com</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After another bout with COVID-19, it appears Battery Creek High School’s football team will be able to get back on the field Thursday at North Charleston.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Dolphins’ past two games were canceled after a series of players tested positive for the virus, and contact tracing has kept the team from holding a full practice since a 42-14 loss to Hanahan on Oct. 8. Battery Creek won’t be back to full strength, but coach Terrance Ashe said he expected most players to be back at practice Tuesday and Wednesday to prepare for the Cougars.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The game is a pivotal one, with the winner claiming a playoff spot and the loser missing the postseason. With a Battery Creek win and a Bishop England loss to Hanahan, the Dolphins would be the&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Dolphins cleared for regular-season finale', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'dolphins-cleared-for-regular-season-finale', '', '', '2021-10-27 15:10:25', '2021-10-27 19:10:25', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53106', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53108, 4, '2021-10-27 15:11:33', '2021-10-27 19:11:33', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>LowcoSports.com</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Whale Branch made quick work of Allendale-Fairfax on the road Friday, routing the Tigers 42-0 in the Warriors’ final tune-up before the Class 1A playoffs.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Joseph Hicks rushed for five touchdowns to lead the charge for the Warriors. Jakhi Pusha threw a touchdown pass to Ja’Darius Garrett for the second straight game, and freshman Dayaun Brown added a late rushing score.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Whale Branch (6-1, 3-1) will open the playoffs at home Nov. 5.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Warriors roll into postseason with rout of Tigers', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'warriors-roll-into-postseason-with-rout-of-tigers', '', '', '2021-10-27 15:11:34', '2021-10-27 19:11:34', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53108', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53110, 4, '2021-10-27 15:12:56', '2021-10-27 19:12:56', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>LowcoSports.com</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Holy Trinity cross country captured a pair of region titles Tuesday, sweeping the boys’ and girls’ SCISA Region 4-2A meets at the Habersham course in Beaufort.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Behind a spectacular race from individual champion Daniel Reedy (17:57.58), the Mighty Lions (36 points) edged Hilton Head Prep by four points to claim the boys’ championship. A quartet of Holy Trinity runners finished inside the top eight, as Ethan Marquardt (18:28.45), Caleb Stone (18:33.02), and Sam Moore (18:49.00) took fourth, sixth, and eighth to hold off the Dolphins.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Hilton Head Prep (40 points) claimed two of the three podium positions with Jimmy Kuehler (18:24.09) and Ernest Friday (18:24.98) in second and third, but the next two scoring Dolphins couldn’t keep pace with an impressive Mighty Lion group. Sebastian Frickel (18:28.47) and Anderson Dewig (18:55.92) earned top-10 finishes for John Paul II, while Hilton Head Christian Academy’s Noah Kaufman (18:38.50) placed seventh.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Holy Trinity’s girls rolled to a region title, taking four of the top seven spots for a 30-point win over John Paul II. The Golden Warriors (58 points) had the top two individuals in sensational seventh-grader Ayla Reynolds (21:38.16) and sophomore runner-up Brady Mahoney (21:52.78), but the stellar depth of the Mighty Lions (28 points) lifted them to the top spot.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bryant Salley (21:53.11) led the way in third place, while Ellie Schaub (23:09.71), Elise Marquardt (23:14.63), and Annacate Gray (23:23.75) finished fifth through seventh to seal an impressive victory. Sixth-grader Ava Richards (22:17.12) was outstanding for Beaufort Academy, earning a fourth-place mark to lead the Eagles. Lily Chase (23:26.68) took eighth to pace Hilton Head Christian, and Anna Kate Taylor (23:36.66) placed 10th.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The 2021 SCISA Cross Country state championship meet is scheduled for Oct. 30 at Heathwood Hall.<br><br><em>Above: Holy Trinity’s boys and girls cross country teams won SCISA Region 4-2A titles Tuesday at the Habersham course in Beaufort. Submitted photo.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Mighty Lions sweep region crowns', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'mighty-lions-sweep-region-crowns', '', '', '2021-10-27 15:12:57', '2021-10-27 19:12:57', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53110', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53112, 4, '2021-10-27 15:14:16', '2021-10-27 19:14:16', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>By Wes Kerr</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>LowcoSports.com</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It was a first half to forget, but Hilton Head Christian Academy weathered a stellar Beaufort Academy effort to retain its region crown Friday.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Jaxen Porter picked off Jace Blackshear twice, but HHCA struck back with a pair of defensive scores Friday to race past BA 35-6 and lock down the SCISA Region 1-2A title on its new home turf.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After an opening stop on defense, Blackshear made some magic happen with his legs, shaking off tacklers and cutting across the middle of the field for a dazzling 32-yard touchdown run on fourth down. But the game changed in an instant with one throw, as Porter snatched an interception and waltzed into the end zone from 10 yards out to cut the HHCA lead to 7-6.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort Academy looked primed to go into the locker room down by just one point, but the Junkyard Dogs weren’t having it. With time winding down in the first half, Dylan Clark pounced on a BA fumble and returned the ball for a backbreaking 26-yard touchdown.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Blackshear got things started in a dominant second half, darting through a wide-open lane into the end zone for a 12-yard score to go up 21-6. Then, it was the birthday boy’s turn.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After the HHCA defense forced a hurried throw from Braydon Dineen, Riley Shinn reeled in the high toss and took it back 70 yards to the house, sending the crowd into a frenzy and giving the home team a 28-6 advantage. Joseph Robinson tacked on another score in the fourth quarter, keeping his balance after bouncing off a defender and diving across the pylon for a highlight-reel 9-yard touchdown to seal the region title.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Devonte Green led the BA run game, racking up 118 yards on 19 carries. Porter was spectacular on both sides, adding 38 rushing yards alongside two catches for 31 receiving yards and a pair of interceptions. Cody Dalrymple ran for an efficient 53 yards on five carries while making eight tackles, and Ben Lubkin added five tackles to go with his sixth pick of the season.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Hilton Head Christian (9-0, 4-0) looks to finish off a perfect regular season campaign Friday at Hilton Head Prep, while Beaufort Academy (4-3, 3-1) hosts John Paul II with second place in the region and a home playoff game on the line.<br><br><em>Above: Beaufort Academy quarterback Braydon Dineen (12) carries the ball against Hilton Head Christian Academy on Friday. Photo by LowcoSports.com.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'HHCA downs BA, wraps up region crown', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'hhca-downs-ba-wraps-up-region-crown', '', '', '2021-10-27 15:14:16', '2021-10-27 19:14:16', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53112', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53114, 4, '2021-10-27 15:15:49', '2021-10-27 19:15:49', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Six Beaufort County School District schools will benefit from a $750,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) to be dispersed over a five-year period.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>DoDEA’s aim is to ensure all military-connected K-12 students have access to quality educational opportunities through engagement in partnerships with school districts and professional organizations by providing evidence-based resources and supports to increase understanding and awareness related to the unique challenges faced by military-connected students and families.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“As a Military Purple Star District, we always strive to serve our military students who often have to attend multiple schools during their educational career due to their family’s many required moves,” Superintendent Frank Rodriguez said in a release. “As a result, sometimes our military students miss learning opportunities offered to their non-military peers and this DoDEA grant affords us the opportunity to further support their educational needs.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This grant will provide Coosa, Broad River, Lady’s Island, Pritchardville, Port Royal, and Beaufort elementary schools, as well as Lady’s Island and Beaufort middle schools, with the college and career ready resources necessary to successfully build and/or expand the district’s STEM programming.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A key focus of the grant is for military-connected students in Grades 3-8 to increase their mathematic achievement through in-class curriculum and instructional support with an emphasis on South Carolina’s Computer Science and Digital Literacy Standards. In-class technology supports will be enhanced with additional 3D printers, robotics, and graphing calculators. Extracurricular enhancement activities, such as STEM summer camps and family STEM nights, will also be implemented.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According to the Committee on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (CoSTEM) Education of the National Science and Technology Council, it is critical to our national security that our students spark interest in critical and fast-growing careers in STEM and our PreK-12 education system is poised to increase and sustain student engagement in STEM.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The DoDEA awarded $22 million across 21 grants as part of its 2020 Cohort. These grants serve more than 100,000 students across 13 states.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'BCSD awarded DoD grant to expand STEM programming', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'bcsd-awarded-dod-grant-to-expand-stem-programming', '', '', '2021-10-27 15:15:50', '2021-10-27 19:15:50', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53114', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53116, 4, '2021-10-27 15:17:42', '2021-10-27 19:17:42', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities is inviting families from across the state to visit their campus in Greenville on Saturday, Nov. 6. During Go Govie! Day, guests will learn more about the arts school’s summer programs and tuition-free residential high school while touring campus and participating in arts demonstrations, workshops and information sessions.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Register to attend at SCGSAH.org/go-govie-day.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We want everyone in South Carolina to know about the transformational opportunities that the Governor’s School offers young artists in middle school and high school,” School President Cedric Adderley said in a release. “The best way to really understand what the Govie experience is all about is to join us on campus and see our community in action.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Located in downtown Greenville, the Governor’s School offers pre-professional training in creative writing, dance, drama, music and visual arts. Students learn from established, practicing artists in an environment that provides the support and resources needed to hone their artistic abilities. The campus includes specialized arts studios, state-of-the-art performance halls, a world-class library and dedicated rehearsal spaces.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Governor’s School graduates attend the nation’s top colleges, universities and conservatories, and many students receive arts and academic scholarships. The Residential High School program has been nationally recognized by U.S. News and World Report and The Washington Post. The Palmetto Gold award-winning high school consistently ranks above state and national averages for SAT and ACT scores and had a 100 percent graduation and college acceptance rate for the 2020- 2021 school year.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The reviews and rankings site Niche.com ranked the Governor’s School the third “Best College Prep High School” and the fourth “Best Public High School” in South Carolina.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Governor’s School is currently accepting applications for the 2022-2023 residential high school and summer programs. Any South Carolina resident in Grades 6-11 is eligible to apply. For those who cannot attend Go Govie! Day, the Governor’s School’s Office of Admissions also hosts virtual information sessions. Interested individuals can learn more at SCGSAH.org/admissions. <br><br><em>Above: Located in downtown Greenville, the Governor’s School offers pre-professional training in creative writing, dance, drama, music and visual arts. Submitted photo.</em> </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Governor’s School hosting open house Nov. 6', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'governors-school-hosting-open-house-nov-6', '', '', '2021-10-27 15:17:43', '2021-10-27 19:17:43', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53116', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53118, 4, '2021-10-27 15:20:32', '2021-10-27 19:20:32', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Above: \'October, Los Olivos, California\' by Karen Peluso <br><br><strong>From staff reports </strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Six years ago the Beaufort Art Association’s Board of Directors decided to take a proactive approach to the Association\'s non-profit gallery. A section of the gallery was designated \"Brick Wall Gallery at Beaufort Art Association\" and was created for members who wanted rent larger spaces within the Gallery to exhibit their work.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>To mark the Brick Wall Gallery\'s six-year anniversary, the Beaufort Art Association (BAA) is having a party. To coincide with Downtown Beaufort\'s First Friday, BAA will host an open house and reception on Friday, Nov. 5 at 913 Bay Street.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The event is free and open to the public, and refreshments will be served.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Brick Wall Gallery now has 10 exhibiting members: wood Turner Frank Anson and basket maker Karen McCarthy; fine art painters Anne Kennedy, Kari Swanson, Donna Cole, Susan McCarthy, Marion Sanders; photographers Sandy Dimke and Karen M. Peluso; and mixed media artist Jacqueline Jones.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":53058,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Swanson-Racing-the-Storm-40x30-acrylic-1250.jpg\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Swanson-Racing-the-Storm-40x30-acrylic-1250-743x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53058\"/></a><figcaption><em>\'Racing the Storm\' by Kari Swanson</em> </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Each artist has a portion of the Brick Wall Gallery devoted to his/her art and will be on hand to discuss their work. Originals as well as prints and notecards by these artists are also available.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort Art Association Gallery has more than 70 local artists exhibiting in their main gallery and boutique area. Besides wall art, the gallery also exhibits exquisitely crafted pottery, raku, fiber art and jewelry. Many of these artists will also be on hand on Friday to speak about their art.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>To encourage, support and provide opportunities for the artistic growth of its members is the main purpose of BAA. With that in mind Beaufort Art Association Gallery welcomes all member artists to exhibit, whether an established, professional artist or just emerging. By doing this BAA contributes to the Beaufort community with aesthetic and educational experiences in the visual arts.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Brick Wall Gallery celebrates 6 years', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'brick-wall-gallery-celebrates-6-years', '', '', '2021-10-27 15:20:32', '2021-10-27 19:20:32', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53118', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53120, 4, '2021-10-27 15:22:45', '2021-10-27 19:22:45', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Frazzled new parents seek out any way to get their infants to sleep soundly, particularly when these parents also could use some shut eye. Some parents will attest that newborns seem to come into the world with their days and nights mixed up, as well as with an aversion to resting comfortably in a bassinet or crib, noting how infants seem to doze off most comfortably in swings or car seats.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>While it may be tempting to let sleeping babies lie, or rather, sit, in car seats when they’re asleep, research has suggested that car seats are not the safest places for babies to sleep. A relatively recent study in the journal Pediatrics showed that the car seats can compress the chest wall and reduce airway size, possibly lowering blood oxygen levels. The study placed 200 healthy newborns in a hospital crib for 30 minutes and in a car bed or car seat for an hour. Infants who slept in a car seat or car bed had lower oxygen levels than when they slept in the crib.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Pulmonary pediatrics experts at Massachusetts General Hospital concur, saying car seats can cause mild respiratory compromise in about 20 percent of newborns. This means that the car seats should be restricted to use in the car only, and not be used as a makeshift sleeping area outside of the vehicle.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Hypoxia, or a fall in oxygen levels that causes a deficiency in the blood, is associated with behavioral problems and adverse effects on development, offer researchers from Auckland University. Limiting time spent in car seats, and similarly, infant swings, can help prevent the condition. A child’s head can fall forward onto his or her chest and cause a decline in available oxygen. When children are in car seats for travel, ensure the seat is set at the proper incline, usually a 45-degree angle. This helps keep airways open.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If a child falls asleep in a swing at home, keep an eye on him or her. Turn off the rocking mechanism when he or she falls asleep and be sure that infants are always buckled in securely to avoid their slipping out and falling. Keep the swing in the most reclined position until the baby is able to lift and hold up his or her head on his or her own. Also, don’t pad the swing with loose pillows or blankets, as this can increase SIDS risk, advises the Consumer Product Safety Commission.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Parents should recognize that car seats and swings should not be used as sleeping areas for children. Consult with a pediatrician about safer ways to help kids get some sleep.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Sources: American Academy Pediatrics (AAP) <a href=\"https://www.aap.org\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https://www.aap.org\">https://www.aap.org </a></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Consumer Reports <a href=\"http://www.consumerreports.org\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"www.consumerreports.org\">www.consumerreports.org </a></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Massachusetts General Hospital <a href=\"http://www.massgeneral.org\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"www.massgeneral.org\">www.massgeneral.org </a></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Car seats and swings may not sleep baby safely', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'car-seats-and-swings-may-not-sleep-baby-safely', '', '', '2021-10-27 15:22:45', '2021-10-27 19:22:45', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53120', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53122, 4, '2021-10-27 15:24:01', '2021-10-27 19:24:01', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bullying is an issue that impacts many children. In fact, research shows one in every five students reports being bullied.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>So, what can parents do to help protect them?&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“All of the research shows the number one protective factor for children who are struggling is having at least one trusted adult who they can turn to. So, I recommend to all of the parents I speak with is to set aside 5 to 10 minutes each day just to talk to your kids. It can be about anything,” suggested Zeyd Khan, MD, child and adolescent psychiatrist for Cleveland Clinic Children’s.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dr. Khan said the key is to be consistent with those conversations, that way your child feels more comfortable opening up to you.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Parents should also pay attention for any obvious changes in their behavior, which could indicate that something is wrong. For example, they may keep coming up with reasons why they can’t go to school or they are acting more withdrawn or depressed.&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dr. Khan said a trend he notices with patients he talks to is that many times the child feels alone when they’re being bullied, and it’s just another reason why it’s important for bystanders to intervene.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Finding a way to pull them from that situation and also interrupt the bully with what they’re doing -- because it’s a power struggle at that moment and they’re showing their perceived dominance,” explained Dr. Khan. “And if you’re able to kind of take them away, you’re able to confuse the bully and have a chance to show your support for the victim in those times.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He said if you are concerned about your child, you can always reach out to their school or pediatrician for help. There are also plenty of great resources available online.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Source: Cleveland&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Clinic News Service <br><br>Exclusive content from CARE magazine</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'How parents can help protect their kids from bullying', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'how-parents-can-help-protect-their-kids-from-bullying', '', '', '2021-10-27 15:24:01', '2021-10-27 19:24:01', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53122', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53124, 4, '2021-10-27 15:25:19', '2021-10-27 19:25:19', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Few people would pass up the opportunity to look younger. But men and women who want to look a little more like their younger selves without resorting to surgery can still have younger, healthier-looking skin without going under the knife.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Here are various ways to get more youthful-looking skin, many of which can benefit the rest of your body as well.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Quit smoking. </strong>Quitting smoking can add years to your life and improve your appearance. Smoking damages collagen and elastin in the skin, which are the substances that help keep skin flexible and firm. Also, smoking decreases blood flow to the skin and makes it difficult for it to receive enough oxygen to stay healthy. The act of smoking also can contribute to older-looking skin. Pursing the lips to draw on a cigarette, as well as squinting to avoid smoke in the eyes can lead to the formation of wrinkles on the face.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Steer clear of the sun. </strong>Excessive exposure to ultraviolet light damages the skin and can cause it to age prematurely. Also, inadvertent UV exposure, which can happen when running errands or sitting in front of an open window, also can affect the skin. Sun exposure is the top cause of uneven skin tone and dark spots. Always wear sunscreen to protect the skin from the sun. Applying sunscreen daily should become as automatic as brushing your teeth each day. And wear good sunglasses, too.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Drink more water. </strong>A dehydrated body will divert water to the organs that need it the most, including the liver and heart. When that happens, skin pays the price by not receiving adequate hydration for skin cell renewal. By drinking the recommended six to eight glasses of water per day, you can ensure your body is getting the fluids it needs to fuel natural functions, including skin cell production.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Exercise. </strong>By working out you’ll promote good cardiovascular health, which in turn will deliver blood flow and nutrients to the surface of your skin. Skin cells are pushed to the surface of the skin, helping to create a younger appearance and glow. Exercise also can help banish stress, which can contribute to an older appearance and frown.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Avoid alcohol. </strong>Drinking alcohol in excess can damage blood vessels over time. This can cause burst capillaries at the surface of the skin, which are highly visible. Drinking also may lead to flushing, which can affect appearance. People who have damaged their livers from drinking too much or abusing medication may develop jaundice, a medical condition characterized by a yellowing of the skin.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Avoid stressful situations. </strong>It’s impossible to avoid all the stressors in life but taking steps to reduce stress can improve your psychological outlook and appearance. Stress can lessen your body’s ability to function properly, and that can affect the appearance of your skin. Stress-related insomnia can lead to undereye bags and a tired appearance. And according to the Archives of Dermatology, stress can increase your risk of skin diseases and may cause wounds to take longer to heal.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Eat a healthy diet. </strong>Your skin is the largest organ in your body, and it makes sense that healthy foods will benefit the skin. Omega-3 fatty acids found in walnuts, flax and fish oil are important for skin health because they support healthy cell membranes. Antioxidants like vitamins A and C also are beneficial because they fight the effects of cell oxidation and combat free radicals that can lead to illness.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Take care of your skin at night. </strong>Moisturizers and serums with concentrated blends of vitamins, antioxidants and botanicals are most effective at night. That’s because, when applied at night, such products are in contact with the skin for several hours without being wiped off. Just be sure to apply any products to clean skin for maximum effect. A dermatologist can recommend the right products for your skin type.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https://jamanetwork.com/ journals/jamadermatology/ \">https://jamanetwork.com/ journals/jamadermatology/ </a><br><br>Exclusive content from CARE magazine</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Do you want more youthful-looking skin?', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'do-you-want-more-youthful-looking-skin', '', '', '2021-10-27 15:25:20', '2021-10-27 19:25:20', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53124', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53126, 4, '2021-10-27 15:26:53', '2021-10-27 19:26:53', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong><em>Dealing with Fall allergies during a pandemic can be confusing.&nbsp;</em></strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Stuffy nose, post nasal drip, sneezing and wheezing—ah, the joys of fall allergy season, or is it?&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According to Cleveland Clinic allergist, Sandra Hong, MD, fall allergy symptoms can be easily confused with those of COVID-19. So, how do we tell them apart?&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Things that, I think, make a difference and help you decide, is it allergies or is it COVID? With COVID we don’t have as much sneezing and as much itching,” she explained. “So, if you’ve noticed every single year that you’ve gotten the same sorts of symptoms during the fall time, it probably is more allergy-related.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dr. Hong said fever and loss of taste and smell are possible with severe allergies, but more common with COVID-19.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Fatigue is also a COVID-related symptom, but allergy suffers can feel fatigued too. However, when fatigue is allergy-related it can sometimes be due to allergy medications causing drowsiness. If that’s the case, Dr. Hong said simply stopping or changing to a non-sedating medication can help.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In addition, a stuffy nose from allergies may make it hard to breathe at night and disrupt sleep patterns, making it hard to focus during the day.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But, according to Dr. Hong, COVID-related fatigue is different and often debilitating.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“COVID fatigue however, a lot of times people have fevers, a lot of times people are actually really achy with COVID and they feel really fatigued so much so that they just don’t want to get out of bed, we don’t see that nearly as much with allergies unless they are extremely severe allergies,” said Dr. Hong.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you’re unsure and concerned about your symptoms, call your healthcare provider to help determine what you’re dealing with.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If someone is suffering from severe symptoms, like difficulty breathing, it’s best to seek emergency care.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https://newsroom. clevelandclinic.org/2021/10/05/ sorting-out-symptoms-fall-allergies-or-covid-19/\">https://newsroom. clevelandclinic.org/2021/10/05/ sorting-out-symptoms-fall-allergies-or-covid-19/</a><br><br>Exclusive content from CARE magazine</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Sorting out symptoms: Fall allergies or COVID-19?', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'sorting-out-symptoms-fall-allergies-or-covid-19', '', '', '2021-10-27 15:26:54', '2021-10-27 19:26:54', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53126', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53128, 4, '2021-10-27 15:28:05', '2021-10-27 19:28:05', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There is medically researched evidence that points to inflammation and autoimmune diseases as producing a greater risk for cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer’s and heart disease, according to information published in “Consumer Reports: On Health.” Studies have indicated that inflammation, an immune-system response that may be exhibited through signs of swelling, redness and heat, can be partly to blame for these major chronic diseases.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>How inflammation is involved&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Inflammation is typically part of the body’s natural response to infection or injury. White blood cells are dispatched to the affected area and form a protective shell around the damage—a beneficial inflammation. Occasionally, however, the immune system is thrown out of whack and ends up attacking healthy tissue in addition to the unhealthy. This may cause low-grade, chronic inflammation, as is the case in many diseases such as psoriasis, lupus, multiple sclerosis, and rheumatoid arthritis. Preliminary research has pointed out that those with a malfunctioning immune system are more at risk of heart disease, Alzheimer’s, diabetes, and certain cancers.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Detecting a problem&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Chronic inflammation may produce few outward symptoms, making it more difficult to detect. However, a blood test that measures a substance called C-reactive protein (CRP) may be a tool in diagnosing inflammation. The higher the CRP in the blood, the higher the overall inflammation. A newer high-sensitivity CRP (hs- CRP) may be more effective in figuring out the role of inflammation with chronic disorders. To date, CRP tests are mainly used to help detect and determine treatment options for arthritis and lupus.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Fighting the fire&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Research continues into the effects of some medications that are traditionally prescribed for other conditions on treating inflammation. For example, statin drugs known for reducing cholesterol can reduce inflammation, as does regular aspirin use.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But before practitioners begin widespread prescribing of medications without adequate testing, there are other options that may yield fewer side effects to try first.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Prevent infections: </strong>Infection often means inflammation, therefore consider vaccinations against the flu, hepatitis B and for women, HPV.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Eat healthy foods: </strong>Foods rich in unsaturated fats such as fish, olive and canola oil, and whole grains should be a large part of the diet. Choose fish that are low-mercury suspects, such as wild salmon, shrimp, scallops and flounder.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Treat autoimmune disorders: </strong>Sufferers of lupus, rheumatoid arthritis or psoriasis should talk with their doctors about effective treatment options to reign in inflammation.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Exercise and curb eating: </strong>Large meals may elevate CRP because digestion of large quantities of food triggers inflammation. Eat smaller portions and exercise moderately for a long time to keep weight down.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Keep stress at bay: </strong>Stress and depression can have negative impacts on health. Consider treatment for depression and stress, whether relaxation methods or prescription drugs. <br><br>Exclusive content from CARE magazine </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Inflammation and chronic disease may be related', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'inflammation-and-chronic-disease-may-be-related', '', '', '2021-10-27 15:28:05', '2021-10-27 19:28:05', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53128', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(53130, 4, '2021-10-27 15:32:23', '2021-10-27 19:32:23', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>This quick-to-fix soup is bursting with warm-you-up-flavor. Serve with a crisp green salad and crusty whole-wheat bread. </em><br><br>INGREDIENTS</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>2 (16 oz each) winter (butternut) squash&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>2 medium apples (try Golden Delicious or Gala)&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>1 Tbsp olive oil </strong><br><br>DIRECTIONS<br><br>Cut a fresh butternut into small chunks, and place in a microwave-safe dish covered with 1 inch of water. Microwave on high for 5–10 minutes, or until squash is tender and can be easily pierced with a fork. Remove skin. Place squash in blender until desired consistency. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Meanwhile, peel then shred the apples using a grater or food processor, or peel and finely chop apples into thin strips. Set aside ¼ cup. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Warm oil in a 4-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add all but ¼ cup of the apples. Cook and stir until apples soften, about 5 minutes. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Stir in thawed squash and pumpkin pie spice. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Add the evaporated milk about ½ cup at a time, stirring after each addition. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Season with salt and pepper. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Cook and stir over high heat just until soup is about to boil. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Ladle into individual soup bowls. Top each with a tablespoon of the unused apples. Sprinkle with additional pumpkin pie spice if desired and serve. <br><br>Yield: 4 servings; Serving size: 1 ½ C soup </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Each serving provides: calories 334&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>total fat 4g&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>saturated fat 1g <br><br><strong><em>Tip: </em></strong><em>For chunkier soup, try two bags (14 oz each) of frozen diced butternut squash. </em><br><br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Recipe CREDIT: Keep the Beat recipes/ Deliciously Healthy Dinners&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>™ Keep the Beat is a trademark of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>U.S. Department of Health and Human Services&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>National Institutes of Health&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Exclusive content from CARE magazine</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Creamy squash soup with shredded apples', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'creamy-squash-soup-with-shredded-apples', '', '', '2021-10-27 15:32:24', '2021-10-27 19:32:24', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53130', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53132, 4, '2021-10-27 15:33:58', '2021-10-27 19:33:58', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Difficult financial times have forced many people young and old to alter their lifestyles in order to stay afloat financially. Though unemployment and job dissatisfaction has garnered most of the headlines as the economy has struggled through the COVID-19 crisis, it\'s not just men and women of working age who have felt the pinch.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For many seniors fearful of financial struggles, learning how to successfully live on a fixed income can be a helpful way of ensuring their future. The following provides a framework seniors can rely on to keep their heads above water during difficult economic times.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Make an honest assessment. </strong>Living on a fixed income involves being honest with yourself and admitting what your resources truly are. Write down any sources of income, including Social Security payments, pension payouts, investments, etc. Then write down how much money you have in savings or print out a statement of all savings accounts.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Once you have an accurate figure of both income and savings, <strong>write down all your monthly expenses</strong>, including all expenses, no matter how minute they may seem. From here you can determine just how much you can spend each month.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Prioritize spending habits. </strong>Some expenses, including medications and monthly utility bills, will always remain a top priority. However, men and women who must begin living on a fixed income need to prioritize how they spend their discretionary funds. For instance, a membership at a golf club can cost several thousands of dollars per year, whereas the local public golf course only charges players each time they play.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Find it for free. </strong>Men and women pay for many services each month that they could very well find for free. Always ask if a service, restaurant, or retail store offers a senior discount. For example, in addition to books, many local libraries now allow members to check out CDs and DVDs at no cost. The same also goes for magazines. If the local library does not have your favorite periodical, the content could very well be available to read for free online at your library.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Expect the unexpected. </strong>One of the worst things that can happen to a person on a fixed income is to encounter an unexpected cost. This can include an unforeseen hospital visit (even Medicare has associated costs), a costly auto repair or even inflation that wasn\'t factored into your initial fixed income budget. Men and women on fixed incomes should expect such emergencies and save accordingly each month. Saving money should never go out of style, and those on fixed incomes should still attempt to save money each month. Coming in under budget and making the most of it can make the difference between capably handling an emergency or being forced to consider unattractive alternatives such as filing for bankruptcy.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For more information on living on a fixed income, visit the AARP at www.aarp.org.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Learning to live on a fixed income', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'learning-to-live-on-a-fixed-income', '', '', '2021-10-27 15:33:58', '2021-10-27 19:33:58', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53132', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53134, 4, '2021-10-27 15:35:49', '2021-10-27 19:35:49', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>By Ben Witcher&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When my father passed at an early age, my mother had to sort through matters which few of her peers were familiar with. I was too young to understand the significance of what unfolded at the time, but I’ve since learned that I owe a great deal of thanks for the guidance of my grandfather. He helped his daughter navigate grief without losing sight of the administrative affairs to be addressed. And I’m convinced it was the attention to these details that opened up opportunities one would want for their grandchildren in such circumstances. He too passed a few years later, but not before teaching me one thing: the importance of keeping a list.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A list is objective. A list holds one accountable. A list can balance your priorities amidst overwhelming times of emotion or uncertainty. When you plan the work and work the plan, you find reward and reduce anxiety as each item is addressed. Yet, according to several of the surviving spouses we speak with, the ultimate “Honey-Do” list is more of a love note that’s best composed together before you actually need it.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Collect all key documents&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Your first financial order of business is to collect the many documents required to deal with the deceased’s financial affairs.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Order at least 10 certified copies of the death certificate (available from the city clerk’s office, county registrar, health department or funeral home). Most financial institutions, government agencies and creditors require the death certificate before you’re allowed to take actions like closing accounts. Insurance companies also need it to pay survivor benefits.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Then gather up the documents that will help you identify assets and debts and submit benefit claims. These include the deceased’s:&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>wills and trusts&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>beneficiary designations&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>tax returns&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>recent pay stubs&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>insurance policies&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>financial statements (checking and savings accounts, investment accounts including 401(k)s and IRAs, CDs, etc.)&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>credit card statements&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>mortgage statements and other home-related documents&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>If you are a surviving spouse </strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Within three months of the funeral, contact the institutions where you spouse had accounts—such as banks, brokerage firms, insurance companies, and pension fund administrators—and inform them of your spouse’s death. Ask them to guide you through the process of applying for benefits and having beneficiaries transfer ownership of assets.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Here are a few key items to address:&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If your spouse had an IRA or other retirement accounts, find out if (and when) you will be required to make distributions from them.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If he or she had a pension through a former employer, ask that company’s benefits office about benefits or other income you may be entitled to.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Cancel accounts (cell phone, credit cards), memberships and subscriptions that are no longer needed to prevent potential fraud or identity theft.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Meet with the executor of your spouse’s estate (if it’s someone other than you) to go over the documents gathered earlier and to discuss the legal and tax issues related to settling the estate.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Tip: </em>You both may want to review those issues with a professional such as a financial advisor or an estate planning attorney who can explain the various rules and guidelines involved in administering estates.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Be sure to claim any assets you held jointly with your spouse. In general, joint assets will pass directly to you without needing approval from a probate court. That said, you may need to request that joint bank account funds be released to you.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Important: </em>You can change the property titles of joint assets such as a mortgage or any vehicles into your name by contacting your mortgage company or local county assessor and your state’s Department of Motor Vehicles.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Next, plan to have tax returns for your spouse prepared (or request an extension) by April 15, and pay any outstanding bills.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Finally, an important “don’t”: Avoid making any immediate decisions about assets you inherit from your spouse—such as an insurance payout, an IRA or a brokerage account—especially if you are still grieving or feeling highly emotional. Instead, consult with a trusted investment professional or a tax expert about tax issues related to the inheritance as well as to get objective advice about managing the new assets as you plan for the future.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>If you are the executor or administrator </strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You’ll have many responsibilities if you are legally tasked with making decisions about and implementing actions for the deceased person’s estate. Some of the most important steps you’ll need to take include:&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Determine if probate is needed. Probate is the legal process through which the deceased’s estate is settled and administered to beneficiaries, creditors and others. Small estates may be exempt from this process and can be settled quickly, while larger estates may need to go through probate court to be finalized. Probate is begun first in the deceased person’s state of residence, and laws vary widely from state to state.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Apply for a tax ID. </strong>Get an Employer Identification Number (EIN) from the IRS and include it on all tax returns and tax documents you prepare for the estate. This number will help ensure that all probate estates and trusts are properly accounted for.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Set up an estate account. </strong>This is a separate bank account exclusively for handling all estate financial transactions such as paying bills and receiving income benefits.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Manage the estate’s finances. </strong>Do an inventory of the estate’s assets and obligations and notify any beneficiaries. Let creditors know of their right to make a claim. And collect any income that is due to the estate—including salary, employee benefits and insurance proceeds.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>File estate tax returns. </strong>In general, estate tax returns are due nine months after the date of death. An accountant can help ensure that all potential creditors are notified of the death, that all bills have been paid and that any distributions have been documented properly.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Distribute assets to heirs. </strong>Make disbursements according to the provisions of the will.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As you and your spouse work through your lists, be sure to include periodic reviews in your process.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It can be said that many of our clients here in the Low Country have won the game of life. They’ve made it to their dream retirement destination and are positioned to make a meaningful financial impact on generations to come. To them we say – Congratulations… <em>Now have you written your love notes?&nbsp;</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Benjamin Witcher is a Financial Consultant at Charles Schwab in Bluffton with over 7 years of experience helping clients achieve their financial goals. His practice focuses on leveraging Schwab’s exceptional Legacy &amp; Charitable planning platforms to make a lasting impact on the people and causes that matter most to his clients. Some content provided here has been compiled from previously published articles authored by various parties at Schwab. </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For more information, visit the Bluffton branch website at www.schwab. com/bluffton or call (843) 473-3620.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>(1021-1DKR)&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Losing a Loved One: A Financial Checklist', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'losing-a-loved-one-a-financial-checklist', '', '', '2021-10-27 15:35:50', '2021-10-27 19:35:50', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53134', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53136, 4, '2021-10-27 15:38:26', '2021-10-27 19:38:26', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Shorts at High Noon</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Noon to 1 p.m., Wednesdays through Nov. 17, Technical College of the Lowcountry’s Beaufort campus. A collaboration between the Beaufort Film Society and TCL, screenings are free and open to the public. Check-in is at 11:30 a.m. All films are from the 2021 Beaufort International Film Festival. Schedule and trailers for all featured shorts are available at https://www.beaufortfilmfestival.com/official-selections-2021. Masks are required.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Veteran Entrepreneur Services webinars</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Noon to 1 p.m., Wednesdays through Dec. 8. Webinars open to veterans, their families and all business owners. All sessions allow for live interaction with presenters. All sessions are free via Zoom. Register at SCLowcountry.score.org. For questions or information, email ellen.maloney@scorevolunteer.org. Schedule: Nov. 3 – Building Your Business Plan; Nov. 10 – Non-traditional Methods of Financing Your Business; Nov. 17 – Traditional Methods of Financing Your Business; Dec. 1 – Using Marketing and Social Media to Grow Your Business; Dec. 8 – Veteran Business Owners Roundtable.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>The Historic Port Royal Museum</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>10 a.m. to 3 p.m. or upon request, Thursdays through Sundays, The Historic Port Royal Museum, 1634 Paris Ave. The museum features the turn-of-the-century businesses and industries of Port Royal: Shrimping, crabbing, oystering, the railroad, the school and the mercantile. Great gifts featuring local artists are available. For more information. visit www.portroyalhistory.org, email unionchurch1004@gmail.com or call 843-524-4333.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Port Royal Farmers Market</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>9 a.m. to noon, Saturdays, year round, 1615 Ribaut Road, Port Royal. Rain or shine. For more information, visit http://www.portroyalfarmersmarket.com/, visit @portroyalfarmersmarket on Facebook or call 843-295-0058.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Beaufort Art Association’s All Member Show</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday, through 2022, Beaufort Art Association Gallery, 913 Nay Street, Beaufort. Each year, the Gallery invites all the BAA general members to submit two pieces of their art, to be exhibited. This year the public will be able to see the work of a dozen or more members who support BAA but chose only to exhibit through our satellite galleries and our Spring Show.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>LIVE After 5</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>5 to 8 p.m., every third Thursday each month, downtown Beaufort. Recurring monthly party with live music, local artists, late night shopping and drink and food specials. Rain or shine. Free entertainment, sponsored by Activate Beaufort. Entertainment schedule: Thursday, Oct. 21 – Alan Price; Thursday, Nov. 18 – Nick Poulin.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Zerbini Family Circus</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>6 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 28; 5 p.m. and 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 29; 4 p.m. and 6 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 30; 3 p.m. and 5 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 31, 12 Sammie Lane, Beaufort. Tickets are $12 online and $15 at the gate for adults, $5 for children. Proceeds will benefit the Battery Creek Girls Soccer Team and the 7th Day Adventist Church. For tickets, visit https://bit.ly/2XrnIgi.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Technical College of the Lowcountry Health Sciences Open House</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>5-7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 28, Beaufort Mather Campus, Building 4. Information available on Associate Degree in Nursing, Physical Therapist Assistant, Radiologic Technology, Practical Nursing, Massage Therapy, Medical Assisting and Surgical Technology. For a complete list of degree, certificate or diploma programs, visit www.tcl.edu/academics/pathways. To RSVP, go to www.tcl.edu/openhouse. The events are free and open to the public.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Karate Halloween Party</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>6:15 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 28, McElroys Martial Arts Academy, Island Recreation Center, Hilton Head Island. Kids ages 5 to 12 welcome. Cost is free. Kids wear Halloween costumes or karate uniform. Demonstrations, candy, cupcakes, cookies, etc. Free. Contact McElroys Martial Arts Academy at 843-816-0153 or mcelroy@hargray.com, so they know how many are coming.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Battery Creek High School Trunk or Treat</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>5 to 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 29, Battery Creek High School. Setup will begin at 4:30 p.m. Setup will begin at 4:30 p.m. in front of school. For more information, email elizabeth.melton@beaufort.k12.sc.us.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>For a Scary Good Time</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>6 p.m., Friday, Oct. 29, Social Betty, 204 Carteret Street. Live music, costume party, door prizes. Wine tasting ans charcuterie. RSVP at socialbetty204@gmail.com.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Spooktacular Halloween Party</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>5 to 11 p.m., Friday, Oct. 29, Amvets Post 70, 1831 Ribault Road, Port Royal. Costume party with costume contest, Scaryoke with Luscious Locks Eric.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>6th annual Touch-a-Truck fundraiser</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 30, Beaufort Town Center. Benefits the Junior Service League of Beaufort (JSLB). Cost is $5 per person, free for children younger than 18 months old. Designated Quiet Hour from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. for those sensitive to noise. Touch-a-Truck is a family event that offers a unique and interactive experience for children of all ages. Children will have the opportunity to see, touch, and safely explore their favorite vehicles that serve our community. Event will feature many different types of equipment to explore, including a fire truck, a patrol car, a SWAT car, stormwater vehicles, a monster truck, construction vehicles, and even a helicopter. The entertainment area, and the event at large will reflect COVID protocols. There will be music and food, drinks, and libations available for purchase. In the case of rain, the event will be postponed to Nov. 6. Pets are not allowed at the event. For additional information about Touch-a-Truck or Junior Service League of Beaufort please contact Communication Director Meredith Birch at communication.jslb@gmail.com, or visit www.jslbeaufort.com.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Spooky Halloween Party</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 30, Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park, Beaufort. Event is free. Event will feature crafts, a costume party, a D.J., inflatable games, trick-or-treating and entertainment. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Lowcountry Made Halloween Pop-Up Market</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Noon to 5 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 30, Lot 9 Brewing Co., 258 Red Cedar Street, #14 in Bluffton. Shop with more than 15 Lowcountry artisans and bring the kids for trick-or-treating with vendors. Costumes are encouraged.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Battery Point Zombie Run</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>6 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 30. Benefiting CAPA. Call 843-525-0102 to register or volunteer.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Uptown Trunk or Treat</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>3 to 7 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 31, Charles Lind Brown Center, 1001 Hamar Street, Beaufort. Kids, Cops, Cars &amp; Candy Edition. Face panting, candy, glow sticks. Hosted by Great Grand Family Foundation in conjunction with Charles Lind Brown Task Force. Sponsored by Classic Car Club of Beaufort, City of Beaufort Police and Beaufort County Parks &amp; Recreation.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>USC Beaufort Chamber Music series</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>5 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 31, USCB Center For The Arts. Guest is 2021 Classical Music Artist of the Year, violinist and violist James Ehnes. For more information or to purchase tickets or virtual access, go to www.uscchambermusic.com or call 843-208-8246.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Auldbrass Opening Cocktail Party</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>6 to 9 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 3, Old Bay Marketplace Rooftop, 917 Bay Street, Beaufort. Cost is $100 per person. The Open Land Trust is kicking off the Auldbrass tour weekend with a cocktail party with Frank Lloyd Wright experts. Nelson Brackin, Greg Gamel and Jim Klippel will mix and mingle and talk all things FLW. There will be cocktails, hors d\'oeuvres and live entertainment. Tickets are availavble at https://bit.ly/3A5sPQI.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Auldbrass Tours</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 4, Friday, Nov. 5 and Saturday, Nov. 6, 7 River Road, Yemassee. Tickets are $175, and there are no refunds. Tickets are available at are available at https://bit.ly/3A5sPQI, and proceeds from the tour benefit the Beaufort County Open Land Trust. Auldbrass was built in 1939 for C. Leigh Stevens, a Michigan industrialist, by Frank Lloyd Wright. Wright famously designed the residential structure without any right angles. The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation describes the property as a “4,000-acre tract of land on the banks of the Combahee River, the plantation is one of the largest and most complex residential projects Wright ever undertook.” Auldbrass Plantation was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976 and is one of only two buildings Wright designed in South Carolina. Tickets are sold on a first come- first served basis.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The tour is mostly self-guided. The Main House tour is guided with groups of 12. Rain or shine event. No children under the age of 12. No strollers. No coolers. No pets. No smoking. No interior photos. Walking tour – Absolutely no third-party sales.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Technical College of the Lowcountry All Program Area (Except Health Sciences) Open House</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>4-6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, Beaufort Mather Campus, Building 4. Information available on the Arts, Building &amp; Industrial, Business Management &amp; Accounting, Computers &amp; Electronics, Human Services, Law &amp; Criminal Justice and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering &amp; Math). For a complete list of degree, certificate or diploma programs, visit www.tcl.edu/academics/pathways.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>To RSVP, go to www.tcl.edu/openhouse. The events are free and open to the public.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>First Friday</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>5 p.m., Friday, Nov. 5, downtown Beaufort. Bay Street will be closed to automobile traffic. Live music by Steel Rail Express, rocks climbing wall, Lowe’s Craft Tent and power tool demo, train rides and gift card giveaways.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Maye River Quilters Guild meeting</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>10 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 6 via Zoom. To get a link for the meeting, visit mayeriverquiltguild.com. For more information, call 843-530-1244.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Friends of Port Royal Cypress Wetlands guided tours</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>9 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 6; Saturday, Dec. 4. The Friends of Port Royal Cypress Wetlands (501c3) offers free tours to the public. Tours will be conducted by Master Naturalist Jill Moore from Moore To Life. Tours begin at the amphitheater (Paris Avenue), and you will be guided through the rookery, viewing the many varieties of birds and wildlife and learning the benefits of this stormwater system &amp; working organic laboratory. Those interested in attending, reserve a spot by email at info@foprcw.org. For more information, visit www.foprcw.org, follow us on Facebook at FriendsofPRCypressWetlands, or on Instagram at friendsofprcypresswetlands.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Help of Beaufort Oyster Roast</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>4:30 to 7:30 p.m., Saturday Nov. 6, Port Royal Community Beer Garden. Tickets are $40 in advance, $50 at the door. Includes all-you-can-eat oysters, a craft beer, live entertainment and dessert. Proceeds support Help of Beaufort. To order tickets, visit www.helpofbeaufort.org.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Edwin McCain</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>5 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 6, John Paul II Catholic School campus. Proceeds benefit John Paul II Catholic School. Local band Twin Roots, with lead singer and JPII performing arts teacher Ava Nixon, will kick off the evening events, followed by The Nice Guys before McCain takes the stage. Tickets ($50-$75) and parking passes ($20) are available on the school’s website at https://bit.ly/3EVYYhh. Concert goers are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets. Multiple area food trucks will be on site. The JPII grounds will open at 4 p.m. The concerts begin at 5 p.m. McCain is expected to take the stage around 8 p.m.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Rotary of the Lowcountry Family Oyster Roast</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>6 to 10 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 6, Live Oaks Park, Port Royal. Tickets are $35 and include oysters, beer, wine, sodas, hot dogs, chili and dessert. Tickets can be purchased at Port Royal Police Department, Bay Street Jewelers and Lowcountry Insurance Services. Live music by Mike Kavanaugh. Door prizes, live and silent auction. Oyster knives available for purchase. For more information, contact Dick Deuel at 843-441-1587 or dick.deuel@yahoo.com.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Bourbon, Bubbles and Brew</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>5 to 7 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 7, Breakwater Restaurant and Bar, 203 Carteret Street, Beaufort. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased at BeaufortFilmFestival.com. A fun-filled evening of tasting fine “bourbons, bubbles and brews” with music by the ClusterShucks will benefit the Beaufort Film Society.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>BCSD Traveling Preschool Bus</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>10 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, Nov. 9, Lobeco Library, 1862 Trask Parkway, Seabrook. Discover everything you need to know about school readiness and developmentally appropriate early childhood activities for children ages birth to 5 years. Take advantage of our fun-filled and educational activities like reading, writing, drawing, dramatic play, building blocks and more. The BCSD Office of Early Childhood also provides additional brochures and referral information for family support services, along with developmental screenings, for children ages 3 to 5 years. Free books and materials for children available.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Veterans Day Parade</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>10 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 11, begins at Beaufort National Cemetery. Parade line-up at 9 a.m. Parade entry application can be found at www.beaufortcountysc.gov/veterans-affairs. Registration deadline Oct. 31. For more information, call Beaufort County Veterans Affairs at 843-255-6880. Participating organizations already include Wreaths Across America Beaufort, Association of U.S. Army, Disabled American Veterans Chapter 12, American Legion Post 9, Amvets Post 70, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8760, Knights of Columbus.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Salute to Service Military Appreciation</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>1 to 4 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 11, Naval Heritage Park, Port Royal. Free community event to honor military of past and present. Parris Island Band, free hot dogs, food trucks, business giveaways, kids activities, community and base leader presentations. Presented by Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Chef’s Table Benefit &amp; Auction</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>6 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 11, Harbour Town Clubhouse, 11 Lighthouse Lane, Hilton Head Island. Tickets are $150 per person, $1,200 for table of eight. Event is limited to 250 guests. Featuring Rob Mondavi, Jr., and more than 15 Lowcounty chefs. Hosted by Jesse Blanco of Eat It &amp; Like It. Chef’s Appetizer Showcase &amp; Cocktails, 6 p.m. Chef’s Five-Course Dinner, 7:15 p.m. Live auction, 8:30 p.m. Event and auctiojn registration at www.tcl.edu/table. All proceeds benefit the Culinary Institute of the South at Technical College of the Lowcountry and its students.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Beaufort Sportfishing and Diving Club November meeting</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 11, Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club located on Lady’s Island off of Meridian Road. Social begins at 6:30 p.m. Guests are welcome. Reservations are not needed. Director Erin Levesque of the Waddell Mariculture Center will discuss the updated facilities, and how important this research facility is to our local area and State resources. Comments will also be presented on the possibility of adding hatchery-raised Southern Flounder. Dr. Al Stokes, former director, will also share information about our waterways and their marine life which greatly contributes to the Lowcounty culture. Weigh in your favorite catch at the Port Royal Landing Marina – Safe Harbor – during regular hours. Curtis McDaniels won the monthly $50 drawing for August. Winners must be present at the next month’s meeting to receive the cash award. For additional information, contact Captain Frank Gibson at 843-522-2122 or email fgibson@islc.net.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Bands, Brews &amp; BBQ</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>6 to 9 p.m., Friday, Nov. 12 and 11a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 13, Paris Avenue in Port Royal. This official South Carolina Barbecue Association sanctioned event benefits FRIENDS of Caroline Hospice.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Friday night is the Wing Throw Down when you can sample wing recipes from participating cookers while enjoying live music from The Paris Island Marine Corps Dirty Boots Brass Band and The Chiggers. Saturday is the BBQ tasting day with cook teams from across the Southeast. There will be live music from Campfire Tyler, The Amanda Brewer Band, Donnie Polk, and Irritating Julie. Awards will be presented on Saturday by the South Carolina BBQ Association. General admission is free. The sampling of wings Friday night and BBQ Saturday will be available by purchasing tickets for $1. Beer, soda and wine will also be available for purchase. Event will take place rain or shine. For more information and volunteer opportunities go to fochospice.org or call 843-525- 6257.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Beaufort-Jasper ACE Friends &amp; Family Day</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Nov. 13, Beaufort-Jasper ACE, 80 Lowcountry Drive, Ridgeland. Flea market, tours of the school, student presentations, services from school programs, ACE food truck and more. Flea market runs from 8 a.m. to noon, set-up begins at 7 a.m. Flea market spots (8-foot by 18-foot) are $20. Food truck spots are $40. No chairs, tables or electricity provided. Contact Ms. Dixon at 987-8107 for reservations or more information. Rental agreement forms are available at bjace.org and must be submitted, along with payment, prior to Nov. 5.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>CPR re-certification</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>8 a.m to 12:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 13, at the Wardle Family YMCA, 1801 Richmond Ave., Port Royal, offers CPR. Cost is $25 for YMCA certified course. Those interested need to register at the Y as space is limited and filled on a first come, first serve basis. Questions? Contact Contact Frank Hamilton at 843-525-0233 or ghh60fwh@comcast.net.. To register visit the Y front desk or online at beaufort-jasperymca.org and click ‘Register for a Program’ at the top of the page.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>YMCA Puppy Plunge</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>9 to 11 a.m., Saturdays, Nov. 20, Dec. 18, Jan. 29, Feb. 26, and March 26. Wardle Family YMCA, Outdoor pool, 1801 Richmond Ave., Port Royal. Well-behaved canines of all breeds and sizes are welcome. Cost is $10 per pup. All proceeds benefit the Y’s Learn to Swim program. Owners will be required to sign a waiver before entering the enclosed, exterior pool area (use the side entrance gate), must be present with their pups at all times, and humans are not permitted to swim in the Puppy Plunge. The YMCA asks that pets be up-to-date on all vaccinations. Event is weather dependent so check the YMCA social media or call the Y front desk at 843-522-9622 the morning of the Puppy Plunge to check any status update.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'WHAT’S HAPPENING', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'whats-happening-75', '', '', '2021-10-27 15:38:27', '2021-10-27 19:38:27', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53136', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53138, 4, '2021-10-27 15:40:12', '2021-10-27 19:40:12', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort Homes for the Holidays is celebrating with the 20th Anniversary Tour on the Point, featuring a walking tour of six homes and St. Peter’s Historic Church downtown, all professionally decorated by local interior designers and talented artists.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This is a rare opportunity to tour homes dating from the 1800’s to the modern era showcasing a variety of styles and architecture, many with recent renovations.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Home Tours will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 20 and Sunday, Nov. 21. Tickets are $45 prior to November 20; $50 on the day of the tour.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Tour tickets are available on our website at www.beauforthomesfortheholidays.com and at local area businesses in October, including The Chocolate Tree, Sweet Bay, Scout Southern Market, The Kitchen, Dataw Island Pro Shop, Markels (Bluffton) and St. Peter’s Catholic Church Office.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For more information visit our website or call 843-522-6503.<br><br><em>Photo by Sandy Dimke</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Beaufort Homes for the Holidays hosting 20th Anniversary Tour of Homes on The Point', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'beaufort-homes-for-the-holidays-hosting-20th-anniversary-tour-of-homes-on-the-point', '', '', '2021-10-27 15:40:13', '2021-10-27 19:40:13', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53138', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53140, 4, '2021-10-27 15:41:55', '2021-10-27 19:41:55', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A Lady’s Island man who attacked a woman with a box cutter in a dispute over a motel room has been convicted of attempted murder.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A Beaufort County General Sessions Court jury found Demetrius Deon Thompson, 43, guilty Thursday, Oct. 21, of attacking a St. Helena Island woman in December 2020. Thompson also was convicted for possession of a weapon during commission of a violent crime.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He was sentenced Friday to 12 years in prison for the attempted murder and five years for the weapon charge. The sentences are to be served concurrently.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Mr. Thompson hunted down his victim to attack her over the bill for a motel room,” Assistant Solicitor Daniel Gourley, who prosecuted the case, said in a release. “His violent reaction and his history of criminal behavior makes it clear Mr. Thompson is a danger to the community and needs to be off the streets.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According to prosecutors, Thompson and the woman stayed together in a Port Royal motel on Dec. 4, 2020. The two quarreled over who would pay for a second night’s stay, and Thompson told authorities that when he awoke the next morning, the woman had already departed without leaving money for an additional night.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Angered, Thompson left the room with a box cutter and began looking for the woman. He found her walking with another man along a road near the Beaufort High School football stadium on Lady’s Island. Thompson confronted her, then slashed her neck with the box cutter.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The woman was treated at Beaufort Memorial Hospital.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort County Sheriff’s officers located Thompson shortly after the attack, and he led them to the box cutter, which had the victim’s blood and hair on it.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Thompson’s criminal history includes convictions for trespassing, possession of marijuana, assault and battery, sale or delivery of cocaine, and sex-offender registry violations.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Gourley called 11 witnesses during the two-day trial at the Beaufort County Courthouse. Circuit Court Judge Carmen T. Mullen handed down the sentence.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Jury convicts man of attacking woman with box cutter', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'jury-convicts-man-of-attacking-woman-with-box-cutter', '', '', '2021-10-27 15:41:56', '2021-10-27 19:41:56', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53140', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(53175, 4, '2021-11-03 15:54:00', '2021-11-03 19:54:00', '<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Ballot questions on Local Option Sales Tax, change in county government answered with overwhelming ‘No’</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Above: While keeping their distance from the actual polling place, Chris Steel, left, and Port Royal Town Council candidate John Hazel do a little last-minute campaigning Tuesday morning near Burton 2A precinct at Community Bible Church on Parris Island Gateway. Just out of camera range is Kimberly Heyward. Photo by Bob Sofaly.</em><br><br><strong>By Mike McCombs</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Unlike governors races in Virginia and New Jersey on Tuesday night, Election Day in Beaufort County was virtually drama free. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Voters overwhelmingly rejected both referendums placed on the ballot by County Council – the Local Option Sales Tax and changing the form of government, specifically the election of Auditor and Treasurer – with “no” votes carrying more than 70 percent in both races.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>And in Town Council races in the Town of Port Royal, the two incumbents in the race easily held off two newcomers.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Turnout was low, with 20,753 ballots being cast, a 14.2 percent voter turnout.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Referendums</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Local Republican groups, as well as the Beaufort TEA Party had campaigned heavily against the 1 percent Local Option Sales Tax, as well as the change in Beaufort County government.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If approved, the referendum would have required the county and municipalities to use 71 percent of the revenue “to provide a credit against the property tax liability of taxpayers in the county and municipality.” The other 29 percent would have been used to fund county and municipal operations.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The L.O.S.T. was rejected, 14,904 votes (72.5 percent) to 5,654 votes (27.5 percent). As a result, the sales tax in Beaufort County will drop from 7 to 6 percent.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":53176,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/11022021-Port-Royal-Election-2-2557.jpeg\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/11022021-Port-Royal-Election-2-2557-1024x621.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53176\"/></a><figcaption><em>Port Royal poll worker Dean Moss, left, helps Shanda Owens with her ballot Tuesday. Photo by Bob Sofaly.</em></figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><br>Beaufort County received notification Monday from the State Treasurer’s Office that the 1 percent Transportation sales tax, approved in 2018, had collected more than $119 million as of September 30. With the county anticipated to have cleared $120 million by the end of October, the county will verify and file the appropriate paperwork to end the program and notify residents and businesses when the tax will end.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>On Local Question 2, voters, once again, overwhelmingly voted “no,” 16,404 votes (79.7 percent) to 4,182 votes (20.3 percent), meaning the county will keep the current system, whereby the County Treasurer and County Auditor are elected.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A “yes” vote would have meant those positions would be appointed by the Beaufort County Administrator,</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Likely, this ballot question was a result of the ongoing situation with Auditor Jim Beckert, who has been sued twice by Beaufort County in efforts to compel him to do his elected duties.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In addition, Beckert, elected to a four-year term in 2018, is facing two separate harassment suits from Beaufort County Treasurer Maria Walls and former Beaufort County Financial Officer Alicia Holland.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As an elected official, Beckert can’t be disciplined by the county and can only be removed by the governor, which is not likely.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Port Royal Town Council</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Four candidates were vying for two at-large Town Council seats in the Tow of Port Royal, and incumbents Mary Beth Heyward and Darryl Owens were re-elected rather easily, garnering almost the same amount of votes.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"right\",\"id\":53178,\"width\":336,\"height\":938,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Screen-Shot-2021-11-03-at-12.44.39-PM.png\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Screen-Shot-2021-11-03-at-12.44.39-PM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53178\" width=\"336\" height=\"938\"/></a></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Heyward (471 votes, 35.2 percent) and Owens (465, 34.7 percent) were trailed by challengers John Hazel (284 votes, 21.2 percent) and Eddie Gugino (103 votes, 7.7 percent).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Yemassee Mayor and Town Council</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The choice for Mayor should have been easy – incumbent Mayor Colin Moore was running unopposed. Moore won, but with just 60 percent – 160 votes. Write-in candidates claimed 107 votes.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There were six candidates –&nbsp;&nbsp;Trena Ellis, Natasha N. Greene, Robert Moore, David Paul Murray, Stacy Pinckney and Darrell Russell – running for two vacant at-large Town Council seats.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Murray (128 votes, 26.4 percent) and Pinckney (116 votes, 23.9 percent) won in a relatively tight race that saw just 485 ballots cast. Moore (95 votes, 19.6 percent) and Ellis (90 votes, 18.6 percent) were competitive, as well.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Certification of Elections</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Certification Hearings will be held on Thursday, Nov. 4 at the Beaufort Voter Registration and Elections office at 15 John Galt Road, Beaufort, S.C. 29906.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>9:30 a.m. –&nbsp;</strong>The Town of Port Royal Municipal Election Commission will meet to certify the Town of Port Royal Municipal General Election results.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>10:00 a.m. –&nbsp;</strong>The Town of Bluffton Municipal Election Commission will meet to certify the Town of Bluffton Municipal General Election results.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>10:30 a.m. –</strong>&nbsp;The Board of Voter Registration and Elections of Beaufort County’s Board of Canvassers will meet to certify the Beaufort County Referendums Special Election results.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Board of Voter Registration and Elections of Beaufort County will hold their monthly Board Meeting immediately following their certification hearing at 10:30 a.m.<br><br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Mike McCombs is the editor of&nbsp;The Island News and can be reached&nbsp;at TheIslandNews@gmail.com.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Above: While keeping their distance from the actual polling place, Chris Steel, left, and Port Royal Town Council candidate John Hazel do a little last-minute campaigning Tuesday morning near Burton 2A precinct at Community Bible Church on Parris Island Gateway. 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Parts of the gurney struck my son in the leg, causing minor injury, but one piece struck and killed Sarah Jones.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It would later turn out that the filmmakers had been denied permission to film on the bridge, but decided to go ahead with the scene anyway. The accident focused — for the first time in my memory — the nation’s attention on movie set safety, or lack of safety in many situations.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Even though the movie was canceled, Hurt remained in Savannah. It was clear that he had been shaken by Sarah Jones’ death and wanted to do something. Something more. So for much of that time he met with Zach and the other crew members trying to talk them through the experience.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For a number of months thereafter there was a national discussion about Sarah Jones and our son was asked to speak publicly about what he had seen that day. Eventually there was a trial, a reckoning, where the director, Randall Miller, pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and served a year in jail.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Sitting here, in this lobby, I know life is a journey that comes with occasional laughter and transient moments of happiness. But it also comes with tragedy. Most parents spend their lives trying to protect their children, and stiff-arm that tragedy. But actually there is only so much that can be said or done before the fact.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For years after the accident we watched our son hoping those memories would fade. And we have come to think that most of the scars are gone — that he has moved off of that railroad trestle.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But yesterday’s shooting at the Ross Soccer Complex reminds me of the random tragedy that is attached to life. One wonders if grief counselors and their words are ever enough.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Scott Graber is a lawyer, novelist, veteran columnist and longtime resident of Port Royal. He can be reached at cscottgraber@gmail.com. </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', '“Are grief counselors, their words ever enough?”', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'are-grief-counselors-their-words-ever-enough', '', '', '2021-11-03 13:57:39', '2021-11-03 17:57:39', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53221', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53223, 4, '2021-11-03 14:01:41', '2021-11-03 18:01:41', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>No novel, play, or poetic soliloquy exists that could depict our most recent family journey. The accurate portrayal will have many in disbelief, shifting family vacations as news of great conflict spreads through the parental community like a runny nose in kindergarten.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There is mystery, danger, protagonist versus antagonist as the plot twists down roads forgotten by time, industry, and GPS. There are inner struggles, man versus man, man versus tire, and man versus multiple bags of pork skins.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Possibly there will be a book, a riveting expose of sorts that dives into the deep side of our journey. Until then, I will endeavor to relive some of the harrowing moments, if only to spare another overly eager mother the pain of reality, loss of the mystical, unattainable, perfectly planned vacation. The wounds are deep and emotions raw.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It began like any other day as I stumbled towards a coffee pot that had no coffee, a foreshadowing of things to come. My daughter had boastfully packed her things; however, she failed to pack clothing. Doubting a pack of markers, three questionable items covered in glitter, my long-lost earrings, and a few stale crackers were proper necessities, I repacked.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Unbeknownst to us, the following nine hours would push us to limits unknown, test our marriage and cause us to intensify the volume of child-approved music to drown out the incessant, “Are we there yet?” Even now, chills trot down my spine as I share the dark side of parenthood, the stories most choose not to tell, that would disturb society\'s fundamental ideals.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We were sure that our sweet new puppy was an angel straight from heaven, master of her bladder and boss over her bowels — the perfect puppy. We would have continued this presumption had we not left her with a friend. A friend that we had promised her behavior was nothing less than stellar.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>What did our little celestial furball do? She decorated his home with massive amounts of poo. This enlightening news came within hours of our departure, precisely when the trip took a turn for the worse. His house wasn\'t the only thing going to poo.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It began with an incurable flat tire. A flat tire that continued even with a brand new tire purchased in somewhere Georgia. This inexplicable phenomenon had mechanics across three counties shaking their wrenches. Perplexing as it may be, it is true. For those wondering, tires purchased during times of extreme need come at a premium. That is if you actually can find them.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Surprisingly, three tire shop visits, two tours in questionable restrooms, and a mile walk to Dollar General for replacement Crocs don\'t top the list of preferred educational outings. My 8-year-old daughter used perfect manners speaking to the gentleman trying to sell us a particular illegal plant. Only a few hours into our trip and her life experiences quadrupled. There are some things you can\'t learn in school. Fortunately, we have family vacations to fill in the blanks.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It is too soon to share all the details of how our five-hour drive turned nine-hour dateline special; however, my child now has expansive knowledge of consumable plants, tire repair, and how to balance on Mommy\'s arms in restrooms. We finally made it to Legoland to spend three relaxing days surrounded by tiny toys that bring strong men to their knees when stepped on just right. Surrounded by primary colors and roller coasters that keep Chiropractic Clinics full, the Weatherfords learned that we, just like all those before us, fell victim to the notion of the perfect vacation. Like unicorns, mermaids, or comfortable bras, no one has ever seen them, although they appear in legends and dreams.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She may not remember the names of the roller coasters, the size of the stuffed monkey won by her daddy or that her mom got into a peculiar situation with a hand dryer. I believe she will remember Mommy walking down a strange road to get her pink Crocs and daddy checking tire pressure every 20 minutes to ensure her safety. The three days were special, but the nine hours were unforgettable.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>God bless Mommas and Daddys and the unattainable perfect vacation.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Cherimie Crane Weatherford is the owner/founder of SugarBelle, a long-time real estate broker and a lover of the obscurities of southern culture. To contact her with praise and adoration, email CCWIslandNews@gmail.com. To complain, call your local representative.&nbsp;</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'A family experience not to be forgotten', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'a-family-experience-not-to-be-forgotten', '', '', '2021-11-03 16:53:17', '2021-11-03 20:53:17', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53223', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(53225, 4, '2021-11-03 14:03:41', '2021-11-03 18:03:41', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Larry Dandridge, a contributor to The Island News, was named the S.C. Department of Veterans Affairs Veteran of the Week for the week of Oct. 25.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dandridge, an ex-enlisted Army infantryman, warrant officer aviator, and retired aviation commissioned officer, has written numerous columns and series of articles on veterans’ benefits, leadership, hospice car, law enforcement and other topics.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Over his 24 years in the U.S. Army, Dand r i d g e served as a flight instructor, flight examiner, flight commander, company commander, maintenance test pilot, airport manager, negotiator, locomotive operator, procurement official, and logistician. He went through counter-terrorism training and served in combat in Vietnam and Iran.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In 1969, Dandridge was severally wounded in Vietnam while flying an attack helicopter. During his service, he received many military awards including the Legion of Merit, the Purple Heart, the Joint Meritorious Service Medal, five Meritorious Service Medals, 15 Combat Air Medals, the German Silver Cross, and the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He is an honors graduate of the Saint Louis County and Municipal Academy and the Southwest Alabama Police Academy.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>An editor and senior writer with Tigers, Vikings, and Vipers Publishing, LLC, Dandridge is a published author, and his military history and action book, “Blades of Thunder” (BOOK ONE), is an award winning, popular, informative, and non-fiction account of the U.S. Helicopter War in Vietnam in 1968 and 1969. A chapter in the book is used among different organizations and colleges to teach leadership.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dandridge taught courses for Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Chapman University, the University of Maryland, and Lassen Community College. He has been a professor or instructor in economics, industrial operations, business aeronautics, technical writing, business law and he ran university extension divisions for 10 years.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dandridge, who lives in Charleston, is married with five children, nine grandchildren and a miniature Italian Greyhound. He is the Vice President for Veteran and Retiree Affairs for the Lowcountry, the Good Will Ambassador for Fisher House Charleston and a volunteer Patient Advisor for the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Lieutenant Colonel Larry Dandridge is the S.C. Department of Veterans Affairs “Veteran of the Week”', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'lieutenant-colonel-larry-dandridge-is-the-s-c-department-of-veterans-affairs-veteran-of-the-week', '', '', '2021-11-03 14:03:43', '2021-11-03 18:03:43', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53225', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53227, 4, '2021-11-03 14:06:35', '2021-11-03 18:06:35', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Chief Petty Officer (CPO) select Chris Ratcliff, assigned to Naval Hospital Beaufort, handles the line with his fellow CPO selects Oct. 29, during CPO Heritage Week on board the USS Constitution in Boston, Mass. Constitution got underway to culminate the annual “Chief Season” tradition where Chief Selects from around the Fleet live on board and are trained in various maritime evolutions. Constitution, first launched in 1797, is the world’s oldest commissioned ship afloat and is nicknamed “Old Ironsides” from the War of 1812 when British cannonballs were seen bouncing off the ship’s hull. Photo by Lt. Seth Koenig, U.S. Navy. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'ABOARD OLD IRONSIDES', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'aboard-old-ironsides', '', '', '2021-11-03 14:06:36', '2021-11-03 18:06:36', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53227', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53229, 4, '2021-11-03 14:08:50', '2021-11-03 18:08:50', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Above: U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Jonathan Wyble fishes with his son Oct. 23, during the semi-annual MCAS Beaufort Fishing Derby at Scout Pond, MCAS Beaufort. The fishing derby is a recreational event that tests Marines and their dependents fishing skills over the course of two days. Events like these boost unit morale and gives Marines a chance to get outside, be competitive and meet new people. Photos by Cpl. Hernan Rodriguez, USMC.<br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":53194,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/211023-M-FW726-1060.jpg\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/211023-M-FW726-1060-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53194\"/></a><figcaption>U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Garett Darveaux releases a fish Oct. 23, at the Semi-Annual Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Fishing Derby at Scout Pond, MCAS Beaufort.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->', 'MCAS FISHING DERBY', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'mcas-fishing-derby', '', '', '2021-11-03 14:08:51', '2021-11-03 18:08:51', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53229', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53231, 4, '2021-11-03 14:10:10', '2021-11-03 18:10:10', '<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>What veterans, their families can do when veterans run afoul of law enforcement, the criminal justice system</strong><br><br></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Unfortunately, veterans sometimes are arrested, placed into protective custody, summoned, and incarcerated. It is vital that veterans and their family members, police departments and sheriff’s offices, officers, deputies, constables, federal agents, and courts know who to contact at the VA Medical Center serving that area.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As a former police officer and a volunteer patient adviser at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center, I have first-hand experience with helping veterans who run into issues with law enforcement and the criminal justice system. I was frustrated with the fact that states have passed on to police officers the first responder and sometimes, the only responder, the responsibility for mentally ill persons and especially mentally ill veterans.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Not all veterans who run afoul of the law are mentally ill, but many suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and the other mental health problems like depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, schizophrenia and psychotic disorders, dementia, substance abuse disorders, and the nearly 300 mental disorders listed in the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The bad news is:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Some police departments, jails, courts, states, and federal law enforcement agencies are behind on joining with the VA in helping veterans and their families when they are arrested, placed in protective custody, incarcerated, and released from jails and prisons;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Many veterans do not know what their VA benefits are and how they are affected by the justice system. See the VA website at https://www.benefits.va.gov/PERSONA/index.asp for an overview of the benefits available to veterans. Many VA benefits can be affected by incarceration. See the VA website at https://bit.ly/2ZO3Ghj titled Incarcerated Veterans for more information on justice-involved Veterans.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Police officers are overwhelmed with too many important tasks. There is little time left and not enough training available for those who wear a badge to also be mental health experts;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>States have eliminated most of their in-house mental health facilities/hospitals and reduced funding for mental health services. See National Public Radio’s article entitled How The Loss Of U.S. Psychiatric Hospitals Led To A Mental Health Crisis, at https://n.pr/3CRuOuh for more on this disaster;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>County out-patient mental health facilities are overwhelmed with patients; and, much worse, a significant amount of our mental health care now for individuals with serious mental illness has been shifted to correctional facilities;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Some police departments, jails, courts, states, and federal law enforcement agencies have not been educated on how to avoid unnecessary criminalization of mental illness and incarceration by ensuring eligible justice-involved veterans receive timely access to VA health care, specifically mental health and substance use services (if clinically indicated), homeless prevention, and other VA services and benefits as appropriate.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The good news is:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System (RHJVAHCS) has a robust Veterans Justice Out-Reach Program, with three highly-trained social workers serving veterans and their families and the law enforcement agencies and courts in the Lowcountry of S.C. and Savannah, Ga., and Hinesville, Ga., area.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Despite the circumstances, some justice-involved Veterans may be eligible for VA benefits, including but not limited to disability compensation, education and training, health care, home loans, insurance, Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&amp;E), and burial. See our veterans page at https://bit.ly/3buBqmd for an overview of the benefits available to all veterans. Many VA benefits can be affected by incarceration.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The VA Programs for Justice-Involved Veterans includes:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>The Health Care for Re-entry Veterans (HCRV) Program: </strong>The program is designed to help incarcerated veterans successfully reintegrate back into the community after their release. HCRV provides information to Veterans while they are incarcerated, so they can plan for re-entry themselves. A primary goal of the HCRV program is to prevent Veterans from becoming homeless once they are reintegrated back into the community. Read more about the HCRV program at https://www.va.gov/homeless/reentry.asp.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>The Veteran Justice Outreach (VJO) Initiative: </strong>The initiative is designed to help Veterans avoid unnecessary criminalization of mental illness and extended incarceration by ensuring eligible justice-involved Veterans receive timely access to VA health care, specifically mental health and substance use services (if clinically indicated) and other VA services and benefits as appropriate. Learn more about the VJO Initiative at https://www.va.gov/homeless/vjo.asp.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>The Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System’s VJO Program</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Chief of the RHJVAHCS Veterans Justice Outreach Program is Dr. Hugh Myrick, the Associate Chief of Staff for Mental Health. Dr. Myrick has three highly trained social workers working with him on the RHJVAHCS Veterans Justice Outreach Program. The three VJO social worker team members are Meredith Miller, Shanta Barron-Millan and Suzanne Day.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Shanta Barron Millan </strong>covers Beaufort, Jasper, and Hampton counties and the Savannah and Hinesville, Ga., areas, including Chatham, Liberty, Bryan, Evans, Long, McIntosh, Effingham, and Tattnall counties. Shanta also provides services to other neighboring counties in the RHJVAHCS and those services sometime require collaboration with the VA Medical Center VJO Teams in Augusta and Dublin, Ga., and in Jacksonville and Gainesville, Fla.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Suzanne Day </strong>covers Georgetown, Horry, and Williamsburg counties.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Meredith Miller </strong>covers Charleston, Dorchester, Berkeley, and Colleton counties.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The primary goal of the VJO Program is to offer the court options for a potential diversion through VA treatment. This could mean making the court aware of a defendant’s ability to receive VA treatment in the substance abuse team, housing, mental health, medical, and other areas of VA support.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There are five veterans courts in the RHJVAHCS catchment area. The VA’s VJO Team provides police training to make officers aware of the VJO program. The VJO Team has close relationships with probation offices, public defenders’ offices, jails, prosecutors, and courts.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The RHJVAHCS VJO social workers work with municipal, county, state and federal courts that are open to working with the VA. They also work with the VA Police Department; city, county, and state police departments; sheriff’s offices; and Federal Law Enforcement agencies.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System VJO Program has reach into Charleston, Berkeley, Dorchester, Colleton, Horry, Georgetown, Beaufort, Hinesville, and Savannah jails, and the Charleston and Savannah Veteran specific housing units.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>VA social workers Miller, Day, and Millan work closely with the S.C. and Ga., county Mental Health Offices in their quest to help veterans involved with Law Enforcement and the Criminal Justice System. These three social workers cover the 14 counties in S.C. and Ga., which are serviced by the RHJVAHCS, including Horry, Georgetown, Berkeley, Charleston, Dorchester, Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, Jasper, Chatham, Liberty, Bryan, Long, and Effingham counties.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>THE RHJVAHCS VJO Team works with S.C. Legal Services (see https://sclegal.org ) to offer a monthly legal clinic to address multiple civil issues pertaining to veterans. S.C. Legal Services are income based, so a veteran must fall under their cutoff (which is 200 percent and below of the federal poverty guideline) to obtain free services. The VA also works with many local private attorneys and S.C. Legal Services, which assists justice-involved veterans with wills, powers of attorney and medical directives.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Ralph Johnson VA VJO Team provides multiple training sessions each year, on Crisis Intervention (CIT) to law enforcement officers. The VJO Team also coordinates a free 12-week training course, through the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) program, for family members of veterans who live with mental illnesses such as major depression, bi-polar disorder, schizophrenia and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Read more about NAMI at https://bit.ly/3pYmF3x.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>How can you help veterans involved in the criminal justice system?</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Firstly, spread the word about the Veterans Justice Outreach Program. The VJO program is available to those veterans that find themselves needing legal, homeless, and mental health assistance.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Secondly, help educate all veterans and their family members, courts, public defenders and prosecutors, private criminal defense firms, law enforcement agencies and officers, jails and prisons, and probation offices to get help under the VJO Initiative. To get help and find out more about VJO, contact Meredith Miller at Meredith.Miller2@va.gov or 843-297-0019; Shanta Barron-Millan at Shanta.Barron-Millan@va.gov or 843-300-7486; or Suzanne Day at Suzanne.Day@va.gov or 843-252-3859.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Thirdly, help homeless veterans by referring them to the Primary Homeless Prevention Coordinator, Elijah Profit at Elijah.Profit@va.gov or 803-642-2929, Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) Region Office, Columbia.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Fourthly, thank the Beaufort, S.C., Court System for having a model Veterans Court and supporting veterans and encourage all courts and law enforcement agencies to participate and take advantage of the VJO Program and the free training.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Larry Dandridge is a retired Lt. Col. In the U.S. Army. He is a Vietnam War era wounded warrior, a combat and 100 percent disabled veteran, a former Infantryman, former Warrant Officer and pilot. Dandridge is also a past Veterans Service Officer, and a current volunteer Patient Adviser, CEO Advisory Council Member, and Patient and Family Advisory Committee Member at the RHJ VA Medical Center, as well as a published author and free-lance writer. He can be reached at LDandridge@earthlink.net.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Veterans vs. the system', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'veterans-vs-the-system', '', '', '2021-11-03 14:10:11', '2021-11-03 18:10:11', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53231', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(53235, 4, '2021-11-03 14:12:53', '2021-11-03 18:12:53', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>LowcoSports.com&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort High breezed into the postseason with a 44-6 road win at Colleton County on Friday.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Kacy Fields caught a pair of touchdown passes — one from Zyrin Odom — and Caleb Ulmer scored two rushing touchdowns to power the Eagles’ offense to another impressive showing in their regular-season finale.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Eagles opened the scoring with some flair, as Odom and Fields connected on a 55-yard touchdown pass. Ulmer added a pair of rushing touchdowns sandwiched around a Tyler Haley rushing score, and it was quickly 27-0. Beaufort’s dominant defense got in on the scoring late in the second quarter, as Colton Phares found the end zone on a 35-yard scoop-and-score to make it 34-0 at halftime.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Haley hit Fields for a 20- yard TD after halftime, and Joe Caprarola added a 32- yard field goal before Jackie White got the Cougars (0- 5, 0-5) on the board with a touchdown run.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Haley passed for 204 yards, while Fields racked up 150 yards and two touchdowns receiving, and Ulmer gained 80 yards and two touchdowns on the ground.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort (8-2, 4-1) will open the Class 4A playoffs at home against South Florence on Friday.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Eagles crush Cougars in final playoff tune-up', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'eagles-crush-cougars-in-final-playoff-tune-up', '', '', '2021-11-03 14:12:54', '2021-11-03 18:12:54', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53235', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53237, 4, '2021-11-03 14:13:37', '2021-11-03 18:13:37', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Umpire Rueben Cedeno ducks under the throw as Royals’ third baseman Hunter Davis leaps into the air Tuesday evening, Oct. 27, during first game of a Beaufort County Adult Baseball League doubleheader against the Braves at Burton Wells Park. The Braves took the first game 4-0 and outscored the Royals, 5-3, in the second game to sweep the doubleheader. Photo by Bob Sofaly. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'GET LOW', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'get-low', '', '', '2021-11-03 14:13:37', '2021-11-03 18:13:37', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53237', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53239, 4, '2021-11-03 14:15:03', '2021-11-03 18:15:03', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>LowcoSports.com&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After being stifled by a ferocious Hilton Head Christian Academy defense the prior week, Beaufort Academy was eager to get its offense back on track, and the Eagles did so in a big way Friday, routing John Paul II, 64-28, at home to clinch second place in SCISA Region 1-2A and a home game in the first round of the playoffs.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Devonte Green scored four touchdowns, Jaxen Porter found the end zone three times, and Braydon Dineen tossed two touchdown passes and added two interceptions — including a pick-6 — on defense as the Eagles overcame four Mark Knight touchdowns to avenge last year’s loss to the Golden Warriors.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The teams traded punches early, as Dineen went over the top for Porter on a beautiful play-action pass to open the scoring with a 27-yard touchdown, and Knight answered with a 57-yard touchdown run on a perfect option pitch from Christian Tilton. Dineen’s 64-yard run set up the first of Porter’s two touchdown runs to make it 14-8, but Knight took the ensuing kickoff to the house to tie it.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>BA kept grinding on the ground, and Green made his first visit to the end zone before the defense forced a stop. Green fielded a low, short punt at the 22-yard line and swept around the left side, sprinting up the sideline before cutting back across the field and racing to the end zone to make it 28-14.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Eagles added another score before halftime, with Dineen hitting Tripp Gregory for a 22-yard TD, and with Tilton nursing an injury to his throwing hand, JPII had little hope for a comeback against a stout BA defense.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Green and Porter each added touchdown runs in the third quarter to extend the margin to 50-14, and Dineen added a pick-6 on his second interception of the night to add to the lead. Knight got back in the end zone with a touchdown grab from Caleb Snyder, and Green and Knight traded kick return TDs on the next two plays to cap the scoring on a wild night at Merritt Field.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dineen was excellent on both sides of the ball, completing 4 of 5 passes for 81 yards and two touchdowns, rushing for 66 yards on three carries, and making six tackles and two interceptions, including a 55-yard TD, on defense. Porter rushed for 104 yards and two TDs and caught three passes for 59 yards and a score, and Cody Dalyrmple added 85 yards on eight carries for the Eagles. Green was a game-changer, rushing for 54 yards and two TDs on 10 carries and scoring on an 88-yard kick return and an 80-yard punt return.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Knight rushed for 67 yards and a touchdown on three carries, had two catches for 51 yards and a score, and took two kick returns to the house while adding five tackles. Snyder was 6-of-11 for 86 yards with a touchdown and an interception in relief, and Michael Carbone made 11 tackles to lead the JPII defense.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>BA (5-3, 4-1) will open the SCISA 2A playoffs at home Friday against Florence Christian, while JPII (3-5, 3-2) will travel to Pee Dee Academy in the first round. <br><br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Lowcountry High School Football Schedule&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Playoffs Round 1&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Class 4A&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>North Myrtle Beach (4-4) at May River (8-2)&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Hilton Head High (3-6) at Aiken (3-7)&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>South Florence (7-3) at Beaufort High (8-2)&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bluffton (2-7) at North Augusta (5-5)&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Class 3A&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Battery Creek (2-4) at Crestwood (5-2)&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Class 1A&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>East Clarendon (2-6) at Whale Branch (6-1)&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>SCISA Class 2A&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Florence Christian (7-3) at Beaufort Academy (5-3)&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>John Paul II (3-5) at Pee Dee Academy (8-1)&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Carolina Academy (3-7) at Hilton Head Christian (9-0)&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Hilton Head Prep (6-4) at Williamsburg Academy (8-0)&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>SCISA Class 1A&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dillon Christian (2-7) at Thomas Heyward (9-1)&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Colleton Prep (4-6) at Thomas Sumter (5-5)&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Beaufort Academy blows out John Paul II, earns home playoff game', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'beaufort-academy-blows-out-john-paul-ii-earns-home-playoff-game', '', '', '2021-11-03 14:15:03', '2021-11-03 18:15:03', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53239', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53241, 4, '2021-11-03 14:17:36', '2021-11-03 18:17:36', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>LowcoSports.com</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Holy Trinity’s girls continued their reign on the cross country trails Saturday, capturing their third consecutive SCISA 1A title at Heathwood Hall in Columbia, while the Mighty Lion boys came up just short of a fourth straight title, taking second place behind South Aiken Christian.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It was a dominant victory for the girls, placing four runners in the meet’s top 10. Freshman Bryant Salley paced the state champs, running a terrific 22:46.34 to take fourth place overall and second among scoring runners. Senior Ellie Schaub shined in her final meet, running a 23:53.53 for a seventh-place finish. AnnaCate Gray (24:00.04) was right behind in eighth place, and Brice Stepp (24:06.50) crossed the line in 10th. Elise Marquardt (24:50.99) rounded out the scoring runners in 16th, helping the Mighty Lions (22 points) secure a 28-point victory.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Gabbriella Jimenez (22:31.12) led Heritage Academy (50 points) to a runner-up finish, taking second place individually and first among all scoring runners. Sixth-graders Lilli (25:14.94) and Abby O’Nan (25:32.86) impressed with 19th- and 21st-place finishes.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Despite a quartet of runners in the top nine, Holy Trinity’s boys (41 points) fell short to state champion South Aiken Christian (30 points). Daniel Reedy led the Mighty Lions, posting an 18:52.96 for fifth place. Ethan Marquardt (19:02.77), Caleb Stone (19:06.76), and Sam Moore (19.07:00) took seventh through ninth place to lift their team to a stellar runner-up finish.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Hilton Head Christian Academy’s Noah Kaufman led the Lowcountry contingent in the 2A meet, recording an outstanding time of 18:43.88 for 10th place. Eighth-grader Sebastian Frickel (18:49.31) excelled for John Paul II in 11th, and teammate Blake Hubic (18:59.99) earned a top-20 finish in 19th.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Brady Mahoney (21:47.91) and Ayla Reynolds (21:57.27) paced the Golden Warriors in the girls’ meet, crossing the line in 14th and 15th. Sixth-grader Ava Richards (22:04.73) dazzled for Beaufort Academy in 19th, while Lilly Chase (23:40.01) and Brinkley Smith (23:58.95) led Hilton Head Christian Academy in 35th and 39th.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Jimmy Kuehler (18:23.38) and Ernest Friday (18:23.82) put together a solid showing for Hilton Head Prep in the 3A meet, placing 23rd and 24th overall. Luke Aragon (18:51.07) finished in 33rd, and Beckett Jones (19:11.82) took 40th.<br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>RESULTS</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Complete results from the SCISA 1A, 2A and 3A boys and girls cross country meets this past weekend at Heathwood Hall in Columbia can be found at https://bit.ly/3khojtt.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Holy Trinity girls win 3rd straight SCISA 1A crown; boys runners-up', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'holy-trinity-girls-win-3rd-straight-scisa-1a-crown-boys-runners-up', '', '', '2021-11-03 14:17:37', '2021-11-03 18:17:37', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53241', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53243, 4, '2021-11-03 14:41:37', '2021-11-03 18:41:37', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Parents as Teachers’ National Center (PATNC) has named Beaufort County School District (BCSD) as a Blue Ribbon Affiliate, designating it as one of the top performing home-visiting affiliates.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>BCSD’s PAT program includes home visits, group connections, child screenings, and connecting families to community resources.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“This equips parents with supplemental knowledge and resources to help prepare their children for a stronger start in life and greater future academic success in school,” Superintendent Frank Rodriguez said in a release.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Our program emphasizes to parents that they are their child’s first and most important teacher,” Coordinator of Parent Education Rebecca Stempel, Ed.D, said in a release. “Our goal is to build a robust community, strong families, and to ensure all children enter school ready to learn.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The district’s program underwent PATNC’s self-study and review process, demonstrating the accountability and credibility of BCSD’s PAT program to the community, elected officials, and partner organizations.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“This endorsement is a direct result of the dedicated teamwork, strategic planning, and passionate service by our Parent Educators and support team,” Director of School Readiness Ashley Gould Hutchison said in a release. “It’s an honor for us to be recognized as a Blue Ribbon Affiliate because it confirms we are delivering the highest quality services to our children and families.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>To learn more about BCSD’s PAT program, contact the Office of Early Childhood at 843- 521-2399 or ashley.hutchison@ beaufort.k12.sc.us.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'District’s Parents as Teachers program earns national recognition', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'districts-parents-as-teachers-program-earns-national-recognition', '', '', '2021-11-03 14:41:38', '2021-11-03 18:41:38', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53243', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53245, 4, '2021-11-03 14:46:12', '2021-11-03 18:46:12', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Riverview Charter School is now accepting nominations for its Board of Directors.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>RCS is seeking six Board members, each to serve a two-year term from January 2022 through December 2023.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Recent bylaw changes result in three of the Board members being seated through the election process and the remaining three appointed by the currently seated board. The plurality of the vote will identify the first three candidates to be seated on the board.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Following the election, the Riverview Board of Directors will then select three additional candidates from the nomination pool for appointment to the board.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Five current Board members are returning to serve the second year of their two-year terms.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According to a news release from Board Chair Reece Bertholf, the Riverview Board needs a breadth and depth of experience and specific skills in education, facilities, finance, fundraising, legal, business, human resources, public relations and marketing and previous governance experience (non-profit or corporate).&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Service on the Riverview Board of Directors is incredibly important and rewarding,” Bertholf wrote. “I encourage you to consider nominating skilled and passionate individuals (including yourself!) who could help Riverview\'s governing body build on its firm foundations and lead our school into the future.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The deadline for submittal of nominations is 6 p.m., Friday, Nov 19. The Board will review the candidates’ eligibility from Nov. 22 to 26, and ballots will be distributed Nov. 28 via email.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The deadline for receiving votes is 6 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 4, and election results will be announced Thursday, Dec. 16 at the regularly scheduled board meeting.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>To nominate yourself, find the application at https://bit. ly/3BEyGNu. To nominate someone else, find the application at https://bit.ly/3q4DSIq.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For questions or more information, contact Bertholf at reece.bertholf@riverviewcharterschool.org.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Riverview Charter seeks 6 board members', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'riverview-charter-seeks-6-board-members', '', '', '2021-11-03 14:46:13', '2021-11-03 18:46:13', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53245', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53247, 4, '2021-11-03 14:51:50', '2021-11-03 18:51:50', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For those who aren’t sure what sort of job Frank Rodriguez is doing as the Superintendent of the Beaufort County School District in a difficult time, according to the school board, he was better in his second year on the job than he was the first year.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Beaufort County Board of Education just completed its second annual evaluation of Dr. Rodriguez on the 2020-2021 school year and released the results Thursday, Oct. 28.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Rodriguez earned a total composite score of 3.72, which falls in the “highly effective overall” range. His composite score increased from 3.31 last year.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The 2020-2021 Superintendent Annual Evaluation Instrument was developed and modified to include coronavirus pandemic-related adjustments by the Board\'s Ad Hoc Results Committee and was approved by the Superintendent and the Board as a whole. The Evaluation Instrument for this year included 37 questions in the following five components of Professional Practice and each component was assigned a weighted value:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>– Governance &amp; Board Relations:&nbsp;</strong>20 percent</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>– Community Relations:</strong>&nbsp;15 percent</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>– Staff Relations:&nbsp;</strong>15 percent</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>– Business &amp; Finance:&nbsp;</strong>20 percent</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>– Instructional Leadership:&nbsp;</strong>30 percent</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Scoring choices for each question were 1 for ineffective, 2 for minimally effective, 3 for effective and 4 for highly effective.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Each of the 11 Board of Education members completed individual evaluations, which were collated into a composite score and shared with the Superintendent and the Board. The average scores for each component for Rodriguez were:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>– Governance &amp; Board Relations:&nbsp;</strong>3.70</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>– Community Relations:&nbsp;</strong>3.73</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>– Staff Relations:</strong>&nbsp;3.69</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>– Business &amp; Finance:&nbsp;</strong>3.76</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>– Instructional Leadership:&nbsp;</strong>3.73</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Taking into account the weighted value of each component, Rodriguez earned a total composite score of 3.72, which falls in the high effective range.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Highly Effective range is from 3.26 to 4.0; Effective is 2.56 to 3.25; Minimally Effective is 1.76 to 2.50; and Ineffective is 1.0 to 1.75.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Rodriguez improved his performance in all five components of Professional Practice, when compared to the prior year\'s evaluation. The component scores for the current 2020-2021 evaluation ranged from 3.69 to 3.76, whereas they ranged from 3.17 to 3.50 on the 2019-2020 evaluation. Overall, his composite score increased to 3.72 this year from 3.31 last year.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“The Board of Education congratulates Dr. Frank Rodriguez on his highly effective performance rating leading the Beaufort County School District in the 2020-2021 school year despite the unprecedented challenge of having to accommodate for the effect of the coronavirus pandemic in nearly every aspect of running the District,” Board Chair Dr. Christina Gwozdz wrote in her summary of the Board’s evaluation. “Instruction to students was delivered simultaneously in multiple modalities – virtual, in-person and hybrid learning environments – which had never been previously necessary. Hard work, effective leadership, flexibility and innovation by our Superintendent guided the District through this enormous challenge.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“In addition, Dr. Rodriguez is successfully overseeing the construction projects of the $344 million referendum passed in 2019.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“The Board sincerely thanks Dr. Rodriguez for his many efforts and for his dedication and commitment to the District.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'BOE gives Rodriguez rating of ‘highly effective’ in annual evaluation', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'boe-gives-rodriguez-rating-of-highly-effective-in-annual-evaluation', '', '', '2021-11-03 14:51:51', '2021-11-03 18:51:51', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53247', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53249, 4, '2021-11-03 14:57:23', '2021-11-03 18:57:23', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Today\'s parents know that it\'s not always easy to instill a love of reading in children. Whether they are watching television, dabbling with their smartphones, toying with their tablets, or engaging in social media, youngsters now have more distractions at their disposal than ever before. So, it\'s no surprise that many youngsters may not be too enthusiastic about abandoning their gadgets in exchange for curling up with a good book, but there are still many ways for parents to foster a love of reading in their children.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Instilling a love of reading in kids early on can pay a lifetime of dividends. Children learn at a much faster pace during their first six years than at any other time in their lives, and the right kind of stimulation during these years can provide the foundation for future learning. In addition, reading at an early age can inspire a child\'s creativity and imagination. Though many parents can recognize these benefits, that recognition does not make it easier to get kids to embrace reading. No two kids are alike, so parents might need to employ different strategies to get each of their kids to embrace reading.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The following are a handful of ways parents can foster a love of reading in their youngsters:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li><strong>Embrace their hobbies</strong>. When encouraging kids to read, parents may find it easier to get them to pick up a book if that book\'s subject matter pertains to a favorite hobby or something a youngster has expressed interest in. A seven-year-old boy with a passion for baseball will likely be more inclined to read an age-appropriate novel about America\'s pastime than he will a book about fishing. Use youngsters\' enthusiasm about a given hobby or interest to lay the foundation for a love of reading.</li><li><strong>Don\'t limit reading to books</strong>. Books are not the only reading materials that can foster a love of reading in kids. Local newspapers and magazines have sparked many kids\' initial foray into reading, and such source materials can be just as inspiring as novels or short stories. Magazines made for youngsters give kids something they can start and finish reading in the same day. Young boys might want to read the sports page in the daily newspaper or visit a favorite team\'s website to learn all about last night\'s game, while young girls might be more inclined to read the arts and entertainment sections. Parents should encourage such exploration, even if it means leaving novels on the bookshelf for the time being.</li><li><strong>Read daily to youngsters</strong>. Another way to foster a love of reading in youngsters is to read to them every day. Many young kids just learning to read may be discouraged if their reading skills aren\'t progressing rapidly. Reading to kids every day can inspire them to work harder at reading so they can be just as good at reading as Mom and Dad.</li><li><strong>Discuss reading materials with your children</strong>. Many people enjoy talking about books they have read as much as they enjoy reading the books, and kids are no different. Parents who want their youngsters to embrace reading can initiate discussions about what their kids are reading, discussing the plot of novels or the details of newspaper or magazine articles kids read. Ask them what they like and dislike about a book or ask for a recap of a story they read in the newspaper or an article they read in a magazine.&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Extend the reading experience</strong>. After they have finished a novel, adults often find it enjoyable to watch films based on that novel. Doing so extends the reading experience and gives men and women a chance to see if their interpretations of a given story were similar or different from someone else\'s. Kids enjoy such extensions as well, so reward kids by taking them to the movies to see the film version of a favorite book or to a museum that\'s displaying an exhibit that\'s relevant to a book a youngster just read.</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For more information, visit: <a href=\"https://reachoutandread.org/\">https://reachoutandread.org</a><br><br><em>Exclusive content from CARE magazine</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'How to foster a love of reading in children', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'how-to-foster-a-love-of-reading-in-children', '', '', '2021-11-03 14:57:25', '2021-11-03 18:57:25', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53249', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53251, 4, '2021-11-03 14:58:21', '2021-11-03 18:58:21', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>be problematic for some of us as the season shifts toward cooler temperatures.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you find yourself falling into that comfort food trap, Beth Czerwony, registered dietitian for Cleveland Clinic, said the key to tipping the scale in your favor starts with cooking at home.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“You could use pumpkin, roasted pumpkin in oatmeal, instead of having a carby-kind of base to things,” she recommends. “I personally like to use pumpkin soup a lot and make it savory, so using some curry in that or some coriander, cumin those types of things.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Pumpkin is low in calories, low-fat and starchier, so there’s no need for heavy creams to thicken it.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Substituting spaghetti squash for pasta and adding herbs or seasonings is a flavorful way to spice up your meal while providing a healthier alternative.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Seasonal vegetables are plentiful this time of year and can be more nutritious than off-season produce.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You can try roasting them instead of sautéing or frying, which reduces additional fat and brings out their natural sweetness.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Vegetables, being lower calorie and having more fiber, more fluid—they are going to end up keeping you fuller longer, so this is a good way to bulk up the diet with more food and thinking that you are going to stay fuller longer without giving a lot of extra calories,” Czerwony explained.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Using leaner cuts of meat, choosing smaller portion sizes and tracking food intake can help you avoid unwanted weight. Most importantly, when it comes to comfort foods—be selective and choose seasonal favorites that are special to you and just indulge in those.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Source: Cleveland&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Clinic News Service<br><br>Exclusive content from CARE magazine</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Enjoy Fall comfort foods without weight gain', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'enjoy-fall-comfort-foods-without-weight-gain', '', '', '2021-11-03 14:58:22', '2021-11-03 18:58:22', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53251', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(53253, 4, '2021-11-03 14:59:52', '2021-11-03 18:59:52', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The holiday entertaining season is fast approaching. COVID-19 vaccinations notwithstanding, the good health of your family and friend depends on a clean, safe kitchen. What comes to mind when you think of a clean kitchen? Shiny waxed floors? Gleaming stainless steel sinks? Spotless counters and neatly arranged cupboards?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>They can help, but a truly \"clean\" kitchen—that is, one that ensures safe food—relies on more than just looks: It also depends on safe food practices.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In your home, food safety concerns revolve around three main functions: food storage, food handling, and cooking. Read on to learn how you can make the meals and snacks from your kitchen the safest possible.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>1. Refrigerators should stay at 40 F (5 C) or less. </strong>Many people overlook the importance of maintaining an appropriate refrigerator temperature. Measure the temperature with a thermometer and, if needed, adjust the refrigerator\'s temperature control dial.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>A temperature of 40 F (5 C) or less is important </strong>because it slows the growth of most bacteria. The temperature won\'t kill the bacteria, but it will keep them from multiplying, and the fewer there are, the less likely you are to get sick. Freezing at zero F (minus 18 C) or less stops bacterial growth (although it won\'t kill bacteria already present).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>2. Hot foods should be refrigerated as soon as possible within two hours after cooking. </strong>But don\'t keep the food if it\'s been standing out for more than two hours. Don\'t taste test it, either. Even a small amount of contaminated food can cause illness.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Date leftovers </strong>so they can be used within a safe time. Generally, they remain safe when refrigerated for three to five days. If in doubt, throw it out. It\'s not worth a foodborne illness for the small amount of food usually involved.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>3. The kitchen sink drain, disposal and connecting pipe are often overlooked, but they should be sanitized periodically </strong>by pouring down the sink a solution of 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) of chlorine bleach in 1 quart (about 1 liter) of water or a solution of commercial kitchen cleaning agent made according to product directions. Food particles get trapped in the drain and disposal and, along with the moistness, create an ideal environment for bacterial growth.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>4. Never allow raw meat, </strong>poultry and fish to come in <strong>contact with other foods. </strong>Improper washing, such as with a damp cloth, will not remove bacteria. And washing only with soap and water may not do the job, either.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>To prevent cross-contamination from a cutting board, the FDA advises consumers to follow these practices:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Use smooth cutting boards made of hard maple or a non-porous material </strong>such as plastic and free of cracks and crevices. These kinds of boards can be cleaned easily. Avoid boards made of soft, porous materials.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Wash cutting boards with hot water, soap, and a scrub brush to remove food particles. </strong>Then sanitize the boards by putting them through the automatic dishwasher or rinsing them in a solution of 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) of chlorine bleach in 1 quart (about 1 liter) of water.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Always wash and sanitize cutting boards after using them for raw foods and before using them for ready-to-eat foods. </strong>Consider using one cutting board only for foods that will be cooked, such as raw fish, and another only for ready-to-eat foods, such as bread, fresh fruit, and cooked fish. Disposable cutting boards are a newer option, and can be found in grocery and discount chain stores.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>5. Ground beef must be cooked to an internal temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit </strong>(71 degrees Celsius). Using a digital or dial food thermometer is crucial, the U.S. Department of Agriculture says, because research results indicate that some ground meat may prematurely brown before a safe internal temperature has been reached. On the other hand, research findings also show that some ground meat patties cooked to 160 F or above may remain pink inside for several reasons thus the color of meat alone is not considered a reliable indicator of ground beef safety. If eating out, order your ground beef to be cooked well-done. Temperatures for other foods to reach to be safe include:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>beef, lamb and veal--145 F (63 C)</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>pork and ground beef--160 F (71 C)</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>whole poultry and thighs--180 F (82 C)</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>poultry breasts--170 F (77 C)</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>ground chicken or ground turkey--165 F (74 C).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Seafood should be thoroughly cooked to an internal temperature of at least 145 F </strong>(63 C). Fish that\'s ground or flaked, such as a fish cake, should be cooked to at least 155 F (68 C), and stuffed fish to at least 165 F (74 C).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you don\'t have a meat thermometer, there are other ways to determine whether seafood is done:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For fish, slip the point of a sharp knife into the flesh and pull aside. The edges should be opaque and the center slightly translucent with flakes beginning to separate. Let the fish stand three to four minutes to finish cooking.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For shrimp, lobster and scallops, check color. Shrimp and lobster turn red and the flesh becomes pearly opaque. Scallops turn milky white or opaque and firm.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For clams, mussels and oysters, watch for the point at which their shells open. Boil three to five minutes longer. Throw out those that stay closed.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When using the microwave, rotate the dish several times to ensure even cooking. Follow recommended standing times. After the standing time is completed, check the seafood in several spots with a meat thermometer to be sure the product has reached the proper temperature.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>6. You may be putting yourself at risk for infection with <em>Salmonella Enteritidis</em></strong>, a bacterium that can be inside shell eggs. Cooking the egg or egg-containing food product to an internal temperature of at least 160 F (71 C) kills the bacteria. Refrigerating will not kill the bacteria.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Other foods containing raw eggs, such as homemade ice cream, cake batter, mayonnaise, and eggnog, carry a Salmonella risk too. Their commercial counterparts are usually made with pasteurized eggs; that is, eggs that have been heated sufficiently to kill bacteria, and may contain an acidifying agent that kills the bacteria. But the best practice, even when using products containing pasteurized eggs, is to eat the foods only as they are intended to be eaten, so answer C, sampling the unbaked store-bought cookie dough, will not earn you any points.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Consider using pasteurized eggs for homemade recipes that do not include a cooking step, such as eggnog or Caesar salad dressing. Pasteurized eggs are usually sold in the grocer\'s refrigerated dairy case.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Some other tips to ensure egg safety:</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Buy only refrigerated eggs. Keep them refrigerated until you are ready to cook and serve them.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Cook eggs thoroughly until both the yolk and white are firm, not runny, and scramble until there is no visible liquid egg.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Cook pasta dishes and stuffings that contain eggs thoroughly.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>7. According to the FDA, bleach and commercial kitchen cleaning agents are the best sanitizers</strong>—provided they\'re diluted according to product directions. They\'re the most effective at getting rid of bacteria. Hot water and soap do a good job, too, but may not kill all strains of bacteria. Water alone may get rid of visible dirt, but not bacteria.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Also, be sure to keep dishcloths clean because, when wet, they can harbor bacteria and may promote their growth.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>8. When you let dishes sit in water for a long time, it creates a “bacterial soup\". </strong>The food left on the dish contributes nutrients for bacteria, so the bacteria will multiply. When washing dishes by hand, it\'s best to wash them all within two hours. Also, it\'s best to air-dry them so you don\'t handle them while they\'re wet.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>9. Wash hands with warm water and soap for at least 20 seconds before and after handling food, especially raw meat, poultry and fish. </strong>If you have an infection or cut on your hands, wear rubber or plastic gloves. Wash gloved hands just as often as bare hands because the gloves can pick up bacteria. (However, when washing gloved hands, you don\'t need to take off your gloves and wash your bare hands, too.)</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>10. Food safety experts recommend thawing foods in the refrigerator </strong>or the microwave oven or putting the package in a water-tight plastic bag submerged in cold water and changing the water every 30 minutes. <strong>Gradual defrosting overnight in the refrigerator is best because it helps maintain quality.</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When microwaving, follow package directions. Leave about 2 inches (about 5 centimeters) between the food and the inside surface of the microwave to allow heat to circulate. Smaller items will defrost more evenly than larger pieces of food. Foods defrosted in the microwave oven should be cooked immediately after thawing.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Do not thaw meat, poultry and fish products on the counter or in the sink without cold water; bacteria can multiply rapidly at room temperature.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Similarly, marinate food in the refrigerator, not on the counter. Discard the marinade after use because it contains raw juices, which may harbor bacteria. If you want to use the marinade as a dip or sauce, reserve a portion before adding raw food.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>11. When buying fresh seafood, buy only from reputable dealers who keep their products refrigerated or properly iced. </strong>Once you buy the seafood, immediately put it on ice, in the refrigerator, or in the freezer.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Some other tips for choosing safe seafood:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Don\'t buy cooked seafood, such as shrimp, crabs or smoked fish, if displayed in the same case as raw fish. </strong>Cross-contamination can occur. Or, at least, make sure the raw fish is on a level lower than the cooked fish so that the raw fish juices don\'t flow onto the cooked items and contaminate them.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Don\'t buy frozen seafood if the packages are open, torn or crushed on the edges. </strong>Avoid packages that are above the frost line in the store\'s freezer. If the package cover is transparent, look for signs of frost or ice crystals. This could mean that the fish has either been stored for a long time or thawed and refrozen.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Recreational fishers who plan to eat their catch should follow state and local government advisories about fishing areas and eating fish from certain areas.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As with meat and poultry, if seafood will be used within two days after purchase, store it in the coldest part of the refrigerator, usually under the freezer compartment or in a special \"meat keeper.\" Avoid packing it in tightly with other items; allow air to circulate freely around the package. Otherwise, wrap the food tightly in moisture-proof freezer paper or foil to protect it from air leaks and store in the freezer.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Discard shellfish, such as lobsters, crabs, oysters, clams, and mussels, if they die during storage or if their shells crack or break. Live shellfish close up when the shell is tapped.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>12. If you are under treatment for certain diseases, you should avoid raw seafood </strong>because their diseases or the medicines they take may put them at risk for serious illness or death from contaminated seafood.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These conditions include:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>liver disease, either from excessive alcohol use, viral hepatitis, or other causes</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>hemochromatosis, an iron disorder</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>diabetes</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>stomach problems, including previous stomach surgery and low stomach acid (for example, from antacid use)</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>cancer</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>immune disorders, including HIV infection</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>long-term steroid use, as for asthma and arthritis.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Older adults also may be at increased risk because they more often have these conditions.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>People with these diseases or conditions should never eat raw seafood—only seafood that has been thoroughly cooked.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For additional information and to take a Kitchen Safety test, visit:&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https://www.fda.gov/food/buy-store-serve-safe-food/test-your-safety-knowledge-about-ready-cook-foods\">https://www.fda.gov/food/buy-store-serve-safe-food/test-your-safety-knowledge-about-ready-cook-foods</a></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https://www.foodsafety.gov\">https://www.foodsafety.gov</a></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https://www.fda.gov/food/buy-store-serve-safe-food/food-safety-your-kitchen\">https://www.fda.gov/food/buy-store-serve-safe-food/food-safety-your-kitchen</a><br><br>Exclusive content from CARE magazine </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Can your kitchen pass the food safety test?', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'can-your-kitchen-pass-the-food-safety-test', '', '', '2021-11-03 14:59:53', '2021-11-03 18:59:53', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53253', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53255, 4, '2021-11-03 15:00:35', '2021-11-03 19:00:35', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Harbor Freight Tools will officially open its new store in Beaufort at 8 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 13.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The store, located at 142 Robert Smalls Parkway, is the 24th Harbor Freight Tools store in South Carolina, and, according to the company, should bring approximately 25-30 new jobs to the community.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The store will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We’re ready to serve and deliver value to customers in Beaufort and all of Beaufort County,” Store Manager John Braxton said in a release. “At Harbor Freight, we recognize that now, more than ever, our customers depend on us for the tools they need to get the job done at an affordable price. We are the place for quality tools at the lowest prices for mechanics, contractors, homeowners and hobbyists — any tool user who cares about value.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The store will stock a full selection of tools and equipment in categories including automotive, air and power tools, storage, outdoor power equipment, generators, welding supplies, shop equipment, hand tools and more.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In 2021, Forbes Magazine recognized Harbor Freight as the country’s top employer for veterans across all industries, one of the top employers in terms of diversity, one of the top employers for women and one of the top 20 large employers in all of retail. Diversityjobs.com has also recognized the company as a top employer for its commitment to diversity and inclusion.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Beaufort’s Harbor Freight Tools to open Nov. 13', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'beauforts-harbor-freight-tools-to-open-nov-13', '', '', '2021-11-03 15:00:35', '2021-11-03 19:00:35', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53255', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53257, 4, '2021-11-03 15:08:01', '2021-11-03 19:08:01', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Shorts at High Noon</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Noon to 1 p.m., Wednesdays through Nov. 17, Technical College of the Lowcountry’s Beaufort campus. A collaboration between the Beaufort Film Society and TCL, screenings are free and open to the public. Check-in is at 11:30 a.m. All films are from the 2021 Beaufort International Film Festival. Schedule and trailers for all featured shorts are available at https://www.beaufortfilmfestival.com/official-selections-2021. Masks are required.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Veteran Entrepreneur Services webinars</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Noon to 1 p.m., Wednesdays through Dec. 8. Webinars open to veterans, their families and all business owners. All sessions allow for live interaction with presenters. All sessions are free via Zoom. Register at SCLowcountry.score.org. For questions or information, email ellen.maloney@scorevolunteer.org. <strong>Schedule: </strong>Nov. 3 – Building Your Business Plan; Nov. 10 – Non-traditional Methods of Financing Your Business; Nov. 17 – Traditional Methods of Financing Your Business; Dec. 1 – Using Marketing and Social Media to Grow Your Business; Dec. 8 – Veteran Business Owners Roundtable.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>The Historic Port&nbsp;Royal Museum</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>10 a.m. to 3 p.m. or upon request, Thursdays through Sundays, The Historic Port Royal Museum, 1634 Paris Ave. The museum features the turn-of-the-century businesses and industries of Port Royal: Shrimping, crabbing, oystering, the railroad, the school and the mercantile. Great gifts featuring local artists are available. For more information. visit <strong>www.portroyalhistory.org, </strong>email unionchurch1004@gmail.com or call 843-524-4333.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Port Royal Farmers Market</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>9 a.m. to noon, Saturdays, year round, 1615 Ribaut Road, Port Royal. Rain or shine. For more information, visit http://www.portroyalfarmersmarket.com/, visit @portroyalfarmersmarket on Facebook or call 843-295-0058.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Beaufort Art Association’s All Member Show</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday, through 2022, Beaufort Art Association Gallery, 913 Nay Street, Beaufort. Each year, the Gallery invites all the BAA general members to submit two pieces of their art, to be exhibited. This year the public will be able to see the work of a dozen or more members who support BAA but chose only to exhibit through our satellite galleries and our Spring Show.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>LIVE After 5</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>5 to 8 p.m., every third Thursday each month, downtown Beaufort. Recurring monthly party with live music, local artists, late night shopping and drink and food specials. Rain or shine. Free entertainment, sponsored by Activate Beaufort. Entertainment schedule: Thursday, Oct. 21 – Alan Price; Thursday, Nov. 18 – Nick Poulin.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Auldbrass Tours</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 4, Friday, Nov. 5 and Saturday, Nov. 6, 7 River Road, Yemassee. Tickets are $175, and there are no refunds. Tickets are available at are available at https://bit.ly/3A5sPQI, and proceeds from the tour benefit the Beaufort County Open Land Trust. Auldbrass was built in 1939 for C. Leigh Stevens, a Michigan industrialist, by Frank Lloyd Wright. Wright famously designed the residential structure without any right angles. The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation describes the property as a “4,000-acre tract of land on the banks of the Combahee River, the plantation is one of the largest and most complex residential projects Wright ever undertook.” Auldbrass Plantation was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976 and is one of only two buildings Wright designed in South Carolina. Tickets are sold on a first come- first served basis.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The tour is mostly self-guided. The Main House tour is guided with groups of 12. Rain or shine event. No children under the age of 12. No strollers. No coolers. No pets. No smoking. No interior photos. Walking tour – Absolutely no third-party sales.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Technical College of the Lowcountry All Program Area (Except Health Sciences) Open House</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>4-6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, Beaufort Mather Campus, Building 4. Information available on the Arts, Building &amp; Industrial, Business Management &amp; Accounting, Computers &amp; Electronics, Human Services, Law &amp; Criminal Justice and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering &amp; Math). For a complete list of degree, certificate or diploma programs, visit www.tcl.edu/academics/pathways.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>To RSVP, go to www.tcl.edu/openhouse. The events are free and open to the public.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Lowcountry Speaker&nbsp;Series: Robert O\'Neill&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>4 and 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, Harbour Town Clubhouse, Sea Pines Resort, Hilton Head Island. Robert O’Neill is one of the most highly-decorated combat veterans of our time and the author of the New York Times best-selling memoir The Operator: Firing the Shots That Killed Osama bin Laden and My Years as a SEAL Team Warrior. A former SEAL Team Six leader with the Naval Special Warfare Development Group, he deployed more than a dozen times and held combat leadership roles in more than 400 missions in four different theaters of war.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>First Friday</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>5 p.m., Friday, Nov. 5, downtown Beaufort. Bay Street will be closed to automobile traffic. Live music by Steel Rail Express, rocks climbing wall, Lowe’s Craft Tent and power tool demo, train rides and gift card giveaways.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Maye River Quilters&nbsp;Guild meeting</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>10 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 6 via Zoom. To get a link for the meeting, visit mayeriverquiltguild.com. For more information, call 843-530-1244.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Friends of Port Royal Cypress Wetlands&nbsp;guided tours</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>9 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 6; Saturday, Dec. 4. The Friends of Port Royal Cypress Wetlands (501c3) offers free tours to the public. Tours will be conducted by Master Naturalist Jill Moore from Moore To Life. Tours begin at the amphitheater (Paris Avenue), and you will be guided through the rookery, viewing the many varieties of birds and wildlife and learning the benefits of this stormwater system &amp; working organic laboratory. Those interested in attending, reserve a spot by email at info@foprcw.org. For more information, visit www.foprcw.org, follow us on Facebook at FriendsofPRCypressWetlands, or on Instagram at friendsofprcypresswetlands.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Help of Beaufort Oyster Roast</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>4:30 to 7:30 p.m., Saturday Nov. 6, Port Royal Community Beer Garden. Tickets are $40 in advance, $50 at the door. Includes all-you-can-eat oysters, a craft beer, live entertainment and dessert. Proceeds support Help of Beaufort. To order tickets, visit www.helpofbeaufort.org.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Edwin McCain</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>5 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 6, John Paul II Catholic School campus. Proceeds benefit John Paul II Catholic School. Local band Twin Roots, with lead singer and JPII performing arts teacher Ava Nixon, will kick off the evening events, followed by The Nice Guys before McCain takes the stage. Tickets ($50-$75) and parking passes ($20) are available on the school’s website at https://bit.ly/3EVYYhh. Concert goers are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets. Multiple area food trucks will be on site. The JPII grounds will open at 4 p.m. The concerts begin at 5 p.m. McCain is expected to take the stage around 8 p.m.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Rotary of the Lowcountry Family Oyster Roast</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>6 to 10 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 6, Live Oaks Park, Port Royal. Tickets are $35 and include oysters, beer, wine, sodas, hot dogs, chili and dessert. Tickets can be purchased at Port Royal Police Department, Bay Street Jewelers and Lowcountry Insurance Services. Live music by Mike Kavanaugh. Door prizes, live and silent auction. Oyster knives available for purchase. For more information, contact Dick Deuel at 843-441-1587 or dick.deuel@yahoo.com.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Bourbon, Bubbles and Brew</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>5 to 7 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 7, Breakwater Restaurant and Bar, 203 Carteret Street, Beaufort. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased at BeaufortFilmFestival.com. A fun-filled evening of tasting fine “bourbons, bubbles and brews” with music by the ClusterShucks will benefit the Beaufort Film Society.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Lady’s Island&nbsp;Business Professionals Association Meeting</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>8 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 9, Beaufort Realtors’ Association Headquarters, 22 Kemmerlin Lane, Lady’s Island. Beaufort County Sheriff P. J. Tanner will be the featured speaker. The public is invited to stop by for coffee and conversation concerning our community.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>BCSD Traveling&nbsp;Preschool Bus</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>10 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, Nov. 9, Lobeco Library, 1862 Trask Parkway, Seabrook. Discover everything you need to know about school readiness and developmentally appropriate early childhood activities for children ages birth to 5 years. Take advantage of our fun-filled and educational activities like reading, writing, drawing, dramatic play, building blocks and more. The BCSD Office of Early Childhood also provides additional brochures and referral information for family support services, along with developmental screenings, for children ages 3 to 5 years. Free books and materials for children available.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Veterans Virtual Career Fair</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 9. Veterans can register by visiting https://bddy.me/3vGwCU3. The virtual career fair, the second hosted by the state of South Carolina this year, provides veterans an opportunity to explore career opportunities with more than 35 state agencies and institutions of higher education. Participating agencies are recruiting for positions in accounting, finance, engineering, grant management, health care, human resources, information technology, management, security and law enforcement, and skilled trades. Each agency will have virtual booths where job seekers can take part in a video chat or set a time to talk directly with a human resources representative about available openings.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Veterans Day Parade</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>10 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 11, begins at Beaufort National Cemetery. Parade line-up at 9 a.m. Parade entry application can be found at www.beaufortcountysc.gov/veterans-affairs. Registration deadline Oct. 31. For more information, call Beaufort County Veterans Affairs at 843-255-6880. Participating organizations already include Wreaths Across America Beaufort, Association of U.S. Army, Disabled American Veterans Chapter 12, American Legion Post 9, Amvets Post 70, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8760, Knights of Columbus.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Salute to Service Military Appreciation</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>1 to 4 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 11, Naval Heritage Park, Port Royal. Free community event to honor military of past and present. Parris Island Band, free hot dogs, food trucks, business giveaways, kids activities, community and base leader presentations. Presented by Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Chef’s Table&nbsp;Benefit &amp; Auction</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>6 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 11, Harbour Town Clubhouse, 11 Lighthouse Lane, Hilton Head Island. Tickets are $150 per person, $1,200 for table of eight. Event is limited to 250 guests. Featuring Rob Mondavi, Jr., and more than 15 Lowcountry chefs. Hosted by Jesse Blanco of Eat It &amp; Like It. Chef’s Appetizer Showcase &amp; Cocktails, 6 p.m. Chef’s Five-Course Dinner, 7:15 p.m. Live auction, 8:30 p.m. Event and auction registration at www.tcl.edu/table. All proceeds benefit the Culinary Institute of the South at Technical College of the Lowcountry and its students.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Beaufort Youth Orchestra</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>7 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 11, Riverview Baptist Church. Beaufort Youth Orchestra will perform. Free and open to the public.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Beaufort Sportfishing and Diving Club June meeting</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 11, Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club located on Lady’s Island off of Meridian Road. Social begins at 6:30 p.m. Guests are welcome. Reservations are not needed. Director Erin Levesque of the Waddell Mariculture Center will discuss the updated facilities, and how important this research facility is to our local area and State resources. Comments will also be presented on the possibility of adding hatchery-raised Southern Flounder. Dr. Al Stokes, former director, will also share information about our waterways and their marine life which greatly contributes to the Lowcountry culture. Weigh in your favorite catch at the Port Royal Landing Marina – Safe Harbor – during regular hours. Curtis McDaniels won the monthly $50 drawing for August. Winners must be present at the next month’s meeting to receive the cash award. For additional information, contact Captain Frank Gibson at 843-522-2122 or email fgibson@islc.net.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Bands, Brews &amp; BBQ</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>6 to 9 p.m., Friday, Nov. 12 and 11a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 13, Paris Avenue in Port Royal. This official South Carolina Barbecue Association sanctioned event benefits FRIENDS of Caroline Hospice.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Friday night is the Wing Throw Down when you can sample wing recipes from participating cookers while enjoying live music from The Paris Island Marine Corps Dirty Boots Brass Band and The Chiggers. Saturday is the BBQ tasting day with cook teams from across the Southeast. There will be live music from Campfire Tyler, The Amanda Brewer Band, Donnie Polk, and Irritating Julie. Awards will be presented on Saturday by the South Carolina BBQ Association. General admission is free. The sampling of wings Friday night and BBQ Saturday will be available by purchasing tickets for $1. Beer, soda and wine will also be available for purchase. Event will take place rain or shine. For more information and volunteer opportunities go to fochospice.org or call 843-525- 6257.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Beaufort-Jasper ACE Friends &amp; Family Day</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Nov. 13, Beaufort-Jasper ACE, 80 Lowcountry Drive, Ridgeland. Flea market, tours of the school, student presentations, services from school programs, ACE food truck and more. Flea market runs from 8 a.m. to noon, set-up begins at 7 a.m. Flea market spots (8-foot by 18-foot) are $20. Food truck spots are $40. No chairs, tables or electricity provided. Contact Ms. Dixon at 987-8107 for reservations or more information. Rental agreement forms are available at bjace.org and must be submitted, along with payment, prior to Nov. 5.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>CPR re-certification</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 13, at the Wardle Family YMCA, 1801 Richmond Ave., Port Royal, offers CPR. Cost is $25 for YMCA certified course. Those interested need to register at the Y as space is limited and filled on a first come, first serve basis. Questions? Contact Frank Hamilton at 843-525-0233 or ghh60fwh@comcast.net. To register visit the Y front desk or online at beaufort-jasperymca.org and click ‘Register for a Program’ at the top of the page.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>CPR training</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>8 a.m to 12:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 20, Dec. 11, at the Wardle Family YMCA, 1801 Richmond Ave., Port Royal, offers CPR. Cost is $35 for YMCA certified course. Those interested need to register at the Y as space is limited and filled on a first come, first serve basis. Questions? Contact Frank Hamilton at 843-525-0233 or ghh60fwh@comcast.net. To register visit the Y front desk or online at beaufort-jasperymca.org and click ‘Register for a Program’ at the top of the page.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Holiday Market of Beaufort</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 20, Beaufort Academy courtyard, 240 Sams Point Road, Lady’s Island. Admission is free.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Beaufort Homes For The Holidays 20th Anniversary Tour On The Point</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 20 and Sunday, Nov. 21. Tickets are $45 in advance, $50 day of tour. Walking tour of six historic homes on The Point and St. Peter’s Church in downtown Beaufort, all professionally decorated for the holidays. For more information, call 843-522-6503 or visit BeaufortHomesForTheHolidays.com.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>20th annual Zonta Club&nbsp;of Beaufort Oyster Roast</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>6 to 9 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 20, Live Oaks Park, Port Royal. Tickets are $30 in advance, $35 at door. Ages 10 and younger eat free. Oysters, chili, hot dogs, desserts, beer, tea. Live music by The Blues Boys with Velma and Elaine. For tickets or information, call Myrna Breland, CPA, at 843-986-1175 or the Beaufort County Council on Aging at 843-524-1787 or 843-476-8356.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>1st annual Lowcountry&nbsp;Pop Up N Sk8</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>3 to 6 p.m. (Day Skate) and 8 to 11 p.m. (Glow Sk8), Saturday, Nov. 27, 702 Paris Ave, Port Royal. Hosted by Unified Beaufort. Admission: $12, Skate Rental: $5, Family Deal: $40 (up to 8 people). Ages 6 and younger are free. Day Skate is all ages, while Glow Sk8 is ages 21 and older.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Blue &amp; White Classic&nbsp;Golf Tournament</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Friday, Dec. 3, Fripp Island. Proceeds benefit Beaufort Academy athletics.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Music from the Manger</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>6 p.m., Friday, Dec. 10; 6 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 11; and noon, Sunday, Dec. 12, the end of Parris Avenue, Port Royal Village. A music-filled festival featuring a unique Christmas Village and a performance by the talented local recording artist Liz Jane. Concert proceeds will benefit the Child Abuse Prevention Association (CAPA) of Beaufort. There will be food and drink available. For additional information, visit MusicfromtheManger.com to view the schedule of events, purchase tickets, as well as to inquire about sponsorship and vendor opportunities. Tickets go on sale Nov. 1.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>YMCA Puppy Plunge</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>9 to 11 a.m., Saturdays, Dec. 18, Jan. 29, Feb. 26, and March 26. Wardle Family YMCA, Outdoor pool, 1801 Richmond Ave., Port Royal. Well-behaved canines of all breeds and sizes are welcome. Cost is $10 per pup. All proceeds benefit the Y’s Learn to Swim program. Owners will be required to sign a waiver before entering the enclosed, exterior pool area (use the side entrance gate), must be present with their pups at all times, and humans are not permitted to swim in the Puppy Plunge. The YMCA asks that pets be up-to-date on all vaccinations. Event is weather dependent so check the YMCA social media or call the Y front desk at 843-522-9622 the morning of the Puppy Plunge to check any status update.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'WHAT’S HAPPENING', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'whats-happening-76', '', '', '2021-11-04 15:06:18', '2021-11-04 19:06:18', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53257', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53259, 4, '2021-11-03 15:09:09', '2021-11-03 19:09:09', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A 20-year-old Lady’s Island man on Wednesday, Oct. 27 was convicted of murdering an acquaintance he believed to be a romantic rival.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In November 2019, Cameron Chan’ou Kim shot Ethan Thomas Bosworth, 20, during a brief, late-night encounter in the Southside area of Beaufort. A Beaufort County General Sessions jury on Wednesday found Kim guilty of murder. He was sentenced to 45 years in prison.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Jealousy is one of the oldest motives for murder in the book,” said Mary Jones of the 14th Circuit Solicitor’s Office, who prosecuted the case. “Cameron Kim was anxious to prove his ‘street cred’ by killing someone, and his belief that his girlfriend had cheated on him with Ethan Bosworth is all the prompting he needed to fulfill that sick fantasy.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort Police were called to the 2700 block of Waddell Road shortly after 10 a.m. on Nov. 22, 2019, after receiving a report of shots fired and a single-vehicle accident. They arrived to find Bosworth’s Ford Mustang crashed into a tree, with bullet holes visible in the rear window.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>O f f i c e r s found Bosworth lying unresponsive near his vehicle. He died of his injuries that night, and an autopsy at the Medical University of South Carolina determined he had been shot three times.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bosworth’s unlocked cellphone was discovered in his vehicle, and the display showed a Snapchat message from a “Cam Cam,” as well as several calls between he and Kim, including one just two minutes before the shooting was reported to 911.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Neighborhood residents reported seeing three people on foot running from the area just after the sound of gunshots.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Jones called 22 witnesses during two days of testimony, including experts from the S.C. State Law Enforcement Division, the Medical University of South Carolina, eyewitnesses and several acquaintances of both Kim and Bosworth.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The evidence showed that in the days before Bosworth’s murder, Kim was angered because he believed Bosworth had become a romantic rival for his girlfriend. He also had recently acquired a .32 caliber handgun and was “itching” to kill someone with it.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After a day of drinking and smoking marijuana, Kim departed on foot from the home where he had been partying and arranged to meet Bosworth in the Waddell Road area. When Bosworth drove up in his Mustang, Kim shot him three times through the open passenger-side window, likely killing him instantly. The vehicle then rolled into a tree along the roadside.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The immediate aftermath of the shooting was witnessed by one of Kim’s friends, who had been walking several yards ahead of him after leaving the party with him. The shots also were heard by a third person who had attended the party but turned down a road to go to his home nearby just before Bosworth arrived.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Afterward, Kim boasted to friends about the killing.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Circuit Court Judge Carmen T. Mullen handed down the sentence.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Lady’s Island man who bragged about killing romantic rival convicted of murder', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'ladys-island-man-who-bragged-about-killing-romantic-rival-convicted-of-murder', '', '', '2021-11-03 15:09:10', '2021-11-03 19:09:10', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53259', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53261, 4, '2021-11-03 15:09:48', '2021-11-03 19:09:48', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The City of Beaufort has received approximately half of the $6.54 million it has been designated through the American Rescue Plan, and in a presentation to City Council during Work Session on Oct. 26, City Manager Bill Prokop unveiled a preliminary plan for the funds.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A substantial amount, approximately $4 million, is proposed to be used to fund City of Beaufort stormwater infrastructure projects. Several neighborhoods in the City continue to be at risk of flooding caused by heavy rainfall, king tides, and tropical storms.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Approximately $1 million is proposed to help fund efforts to increase affordable housing in the area, one of Beaufort County and the City of Beaufort’s biggest challenges.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The balance, approximately $1.54 million is proposed to be used for a variety of needs, including:&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Preparing for the next pandemic or Covid variant.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Increasing security measures throughout the City.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Replacing outdated body cameras and dashboard cameras for the Police Department.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This discussion was preliminary. The City will solicit public input before any action is taken by City Council.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Under the American Rescue Plan, funds that are earmarked for local governments can be used to:&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Support public health expenditures.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Replace lost public sector revenue that occurred as a result of the virus and that are essential public services.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Address negative economic impacts to workers, households, small businesses, and public sector caused by the Covid public health emergency.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Invest in certain kinds of infrastructure.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The City of Beaufort is expected to receive the remaining 50 percent of its allocation around October of 2022. It must obligate all of its funds by Dec. 31, 2024, and spend them all by Dec. 31, 2026.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The American Rescue Plan was passed by Congress earlier this year and signed into law by President Joe Biden on March 11, 2021. It is a stimulus package that provided relief to families, businesses and governments impacted by Covid-19.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'City presents preliminary plan for American Rescue Plan funds', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'city-presents-preliminary-plan-for-american-rescue-plan-funds', '', '', '2021-11-03 15:09:49', '2021-11-03 19:09:49', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53261', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(53263, 4, '2021-11-03 15:10:32', '2021-11-03 19:10:32', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A Burton man who left a trail of women’s and children’s clothing and footprints in his wake after burglarizing a neighbor’s home has been sent to prison.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Roy Dean White, 50, pleaded guilty as indicted Aug. 18 to first-degree burglary in Beaufort County General Sessions Court. White has a history of violent offenses and was sentenced Wednesday to 30 years in prison.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“This was no trivial offense,” said Assistant Solicitor Hunter Swanson, who prosecuted the case. “Given the defendant’s criminal history, which includes violence against children, we believe Mr. White to be a career criminal and a danger to the entire community.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A mother and her children were pulling into their driveway upon returning home at about 8:30 p.m. on Sept. 8, 2018. Through a window, the woman’s daughter spotted a bald man in a teal, short-sleeve shirt inside their house. The mother drove away and called 9-1-1.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort County Sheriff’s deputies arrived minutes later to find an unsecured back door. No one was inside the residence. However, outside, they found a trail of women’s and children’s underwear taken from the home, along with footprints leading to the backyard of White’s nearby house.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There, officers found White, who is bald. He wore a teal shirt and was holding a flashlight. White was questioned but initially refused to submit a DNA sample for testing.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>White was later arrested after analysts determined a sample taken from a nightstand in the victims’ home contained DNA from several contributors, one of which could not have come from a family member. A follow-up test after White’s arrest indicated his DNA was part of the mixture.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Circuit Court Judge Carmen T. Mullen handed down the sentence.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>White’s criminal history includes a conviction for homicide by child abuse, stemming from the 1998 death of Kimberly Michelle Slattery, his girlfriend’s 7-year-old daughter. White served 12 years of a 25-year sentence before his release in December 2011.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Burton man who burglarized, took underwear convicted', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'burton-man-who-burglarized-took-underwear-convicted', '', '', '2021-11-03 15:10:33', '2021-11-03 19:10:33', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53263', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53265, 4, '2021-11-03 15:12:14', '2021-11-03 19:12:14', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) is now accepting applications for internships in his Washington, D.C., North Charleston, Columbia, and Greenville offices for the spring of 2022.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The internship program offers undergraduate and graduate students the chance to work with public service professionals and gain practical experience in constituent services, government policy, and more.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Washington, D.C., Office: </strong>In Washington, interns will research legislation, attend Congressional hearings and briefings, assist with press tasks, and help write constituent letters on various issues. Responsibilities also include answering phones and other administrative tasks. Interns in this office will gain a stronger understanding of the lawmaking process, while also improving their communications skills.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>South Carolina Offices (North Charleston, Columbia, and Greenville): </strong>In the state offices, interns will take an active role in the community, working on state-based projects while also answering phones, completing research, and being an integral part of day-to-day office operations. Interns in these offices are able to assist with issues that affect South Carolina citizens each day.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Internship hours are flexible to accommodate students\' course schedules but generally run from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Students may also gain course credit for completing the internship program. Interested students can apply through our website at https://www.scott.senate.gov/constituent-services/internships. For additional questions, contact the internship coordinator at internships@scott.senate.gov or 202-224-6121.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Senator Scott accepting applications for Spring 2022 internships', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'senator-scott-accepting-applications-for-spring-2022-internships', '', '', '2021-11-03 15:12:14', '2021-11-03 19:12:14', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53265', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53267, 4, '2021-11-03 15:13:14', '2021-11-03 19:13:14', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort County and the Friends of Fort Fremont are hosting a Grand Opening celebration for the Fort Fremont History Center from 3 to 5 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 9, and it will be live-streamed on The County Channel.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Fort Fremont History Center is located on Fort Fremont Preserve at 1124 Lands End Road, St. Helena Island. The preserve and fort were purchased by Beaufort County through the Rural and Critical Lands Preservation Program in 2004 and 2010, and encompass 18-acres of mixed hardwood forest facing the Port Royal Sound.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The fort was constructed in 1898 during the Spanish American War for coastal defense of the Port Royal Naval Station at Parris Island. Beaufort County constructed the history center to showcase the rich history of the area.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Passive recreation and historic amenities include free public access and parking area, a picnic pavilion, ADA pathways, history center with scale models of the fort and associated buildings as they stood in 1900, restrooms, drinking fountains and historic concrete batteries.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Friends of Fort Fremont work with Beaufort County to preserve and promote Fort Fremont’s historic, natural, educational, and cultural resources through public tours and displays at the history center.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Visitors to Fort Fremont Preserve can learn about the fort’s history by reading the interpretive panels on display near the batteries, taking a self-guided walking tour through a smart phone app, visiting the history center exhibit hall or attending a docent-led tour of the property. The forested habitat also provides a wonderful opportunity for viewing spring and fall migrating birds and enjoying the scenic views of the Port Royal Sound.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort County Councilman York Glover, Beaufort County Administrator Eric Greenway, Friends of Fort Fremont President Kathryn Mixon, Chieftess of the Gullah/Geechee Nation Queen Quet, and Friends of Fort Fremont Marian Rollings will provide remarks, immediately followed by the ribbon cutting and reception activities.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Limited parking is available at the preserve parking area and a shuttle service will be provided from The Woodlands, located at 100 Lands End Woodland Road, St. Helena Island, to the preserve during the event.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Preserve is open to the public from dawn to dusk, Monday through Sunday. The History Center exhibit hall is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., every Friday and Saturday,</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'County to celebrate opening of Fort Fremont History Center', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'county-to-celebrate-opening-of-fort-fremont-history-center', '', '', '2021-11-03 15:13:14', '2021-11-03 19:13:14', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53267', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53269, 4, '2021-11-03 15:14:25', '2021-11-03 19:14:25', '<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Aluminum shortage has led to delayed or canceled orders</strong><br></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A global aluminum shortage has left hospitals like Beaufort Memorial without much-needed supplies of crutches for patients, prompting officials to ask for community donations of gently used adult crutches.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“The impacts of the global pandemic continue to affect so many aspects of healthcare,” BMH President and CEO Russell Baxley said. “We’re hopeful that there are plenty of used crutches gathering dust in closets that can be put to good use for our patients.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Donations can be made from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, in two locations:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort: LifeFit Wellness Center, Beaufort Memorial Medical &amp; Administrative Center, 990 Ribaut Road, First floor, Beaufort, S.C. 29902.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Okatie: Beaufort Memorial Okatie Medical Pavilion, 122 Okatie Center Boulevard, North, First Floor (Security Desk), Okatie, S.C. 29909.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>All donated crutches will be thoroughly sanitized and inspected for safety before being given to patients at no cost.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you have questions, please contact Director of Materials Management Phillip Mock at 843-522-5616 or via email.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Beaufort Memorial in need of crutches', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'beaufort-memorial-in-need-of-crutches', '', '', '2021-11-03 15:14:27', '2021-11-03 19:14:27', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53269', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53271, 4, '2021-11-03 15:17:17', '2021-11-03 19:17:17', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>One of the trucks on display during Saturday’s 6th annual Touch a Truck event at the Beaufort Town Center was Beaufort County Sherrif’s Office’s Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) transport. The vehicle, which can cost upward from $500,000, was purchased through the Department of Defense’s 1033 program which allows for sale of surplus weaponry and tactical vehicles to local law enforcement agencies, according to Wikipedia. The event was sponsored by the Junior Service League of Beaufort. Photo by Bob Sofaly.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'TOUCH A TRUCK', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'touch-a-truck-2', '', '', '2021-11-03 15:17:18', '2021-11-03 19:17:18', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53271', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53273, 4, '2021-11-03 15:19:04', '2021-11-03 19:19:04', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>OKs purchase of new fire truck</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Beaufort/Port Royal Fire Department will be getting a new pumper truck in 2022.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>City Council approved the purchase of a Pierce pumper truck at its Oct. 26 meeting. The purchase price was $948,928.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The truck is expected to be delivered in approximately 14 months. It will replace the current pumper at the Fire Department’s headquarters at 135 Ribaut Road. That truck, which is 10 years old, will go on a reserve status, and the Fire Department will retire its two oldest pumpers, which date from 1995 and 1996.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Fire Chief Tim Ogden explained that trucks typically have a 10-year front-line life, and then are used for 10 years in reserve.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The City is financing its portion of the purchase price through Fire Department impact fees, which are levied on developers of new properties to help cover the cost of providing fire service. It has obtained a 10-year loan from Truist Bank (formerly BB&amp;T) at an interest rate of 1.72 percent.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Operation Holiday Heroes registration under way</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Operation Holiday Heroes is now taking applications for anyone who may need Christmas assistance this year.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Operation Holiday Heroes is a countywide collaboration to assure that every child and family in need in Beaufort and Jasper county has toys at Christmas.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This year, United Way of the Lowcountry is proud to partner with Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, The Agape Family Life Center Hardeeville, Antioch Educational Center, Bluffton Self Help, The Deep Well Project, Love House Ministries and The Salvation Army of the Lowcountry to bring the magic of Christmas to families in the Lowcountry.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>To participate in Operation Holiday Heroes, each family must register for assistance at one of the participating nonprofits. A complete listing of Beaufort and Jasper county registration dates, times and locations is available in English and Spanish at https://uwlowcountry.org/santa/.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>County hosting public meeting on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Pathway</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort County is hosting a public meeting at 6 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 4, to discuss the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Pathway. The meeting will be held at the St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Senior Road, St. Helena.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This project is one of the 14 priority locations as approved in the 2018 One Cent Sales Tax Referendum. Beaufort County staff will present the proposed design for the 8-foot shared-use path on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive from Jonathan Francis Senior Road to U.S. 21 (Sea Island Parkway). The pathway improves pedestrian and bicyclist safety by providing a separate facility from the roadway.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Visit www.beaufortcountypenny.com/meetings to view the information. For questions or persons requiring additional assistance due to language barriers, contact the Capital Projects Department at 843-255-2700.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>BJWSA publishes inaugural sustainability report</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort-Jasper Water &amp; Sewer Authority (BJWSA) has published its inaugural sustainability report, in compliance with standards set forth by the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (“SASB”). SASB is an independent, not-for-profit organization which sets industry-specific standards for disclosing sustainability information. SASB metrics encourage reporting that is comparable and consistent, regardless of utility ownership. These standards can benefit organizations by improving transparency, risk management and performance.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>BJWSA is in the Water Utilities and Services Industry (IF-WU) category. Relevant sustainability topics include energy management, effluent quality, water affordability and access, drinking water quality, and resilience. The report, which was officially released at a regional Sustainability Workshop hosted by BJWSA, is available at www.bjwsa.org/sustainability.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Sheriff Tanner to speak at November LIBPA Meeting</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort County Sheriff P. J. Tanner will be the featured speaker when the Lady’s Island Business Professional Association meets at 8 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 9, at the Beaufort Realtors’ Association Headquarters at 22 Kemmerlin Lane, Lady’s Island. The public is invited to stop by for coffee and conversation concerning our community.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'NEWS BRIEFS', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'news-briefs-199', '', '', '2021-11-03 15:19:05', '2021-11-03 19:19:05', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53273', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53275, 4, '2021-11-03 15:24:00', '2021-11-03 19:24:00', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Michael and Audrey Adams, right, hand out the treats as children walk by during the Uptown Trunk or Treat on Sunday at the Charles “Lind” Brown Activity Center on Hamar Street. Photos by Bob Sofaly.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":53215,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/10212021-Uptown-Trick-or-Treat-3-2481.jpeg\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/10212021-Uptown-Trick-or-Treat-3-2481-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53215\"/></a><figcaption>Proving that Trick or Treat isn’t just for kids, Beaufort Police Officer PT3 Keith Kastner-Smith, left, Danielle Raynard, wife of a Port Royal police officer, and PT3 Hillary Cottingham, also of the Beaufort PD, get into the spirit of Halloween during the Uptown Trunk or Treat on Sunday at the Charles “Lind” Brown Activity Center.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":53199,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/10312021-Uptown-Trick-or-Treat-4-2767.jpeg\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/10312021-Uptown-Trick-or-Treat-4-2767-1024x751.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53199\"/></a><figcaption>Dominique Tuttle, left, puts on the finishing touch to Laci Young’s face during the Uptown Trunk or Treat.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":53193,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/10312021-Uptown-Trick-or-Treat-5.jpeg\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/10312021-Uptown-Trick-or-Treat-5-1024x730.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53193\"/></a><figcaption>Isabella Gerrard, 5, reaches into the back a new, mid-engine “Little Red Corvette” during the Uptown Trunk or Treat on Sunday. The Corvette was part of the display by the Classic Car Club of Beaufort.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->', 'UPTOWN TRUNK OR TREAT', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'uptown-trunk-or-treat', '', '', '2021-11-03 15:24:01', '2021-11-03 19:24:01', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53275', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(53279, 4, '2021-11-03 15:32:26', '2021-11-03 19:32:26', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There are some big improvements coming to the Beaufort downtown marina, according to a news release form the city on Tuesday.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The company that manages the City of Beaufort’s downtown marina, Safe Harbor Marinas, plans to invest more than $7.5 million on a marina expansion over the next two years, City Council was told at its Oct. 26 meeting.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Safe Harbor has leased the marina from the City since July 2019. In its presentation last week, it detailed various expenses it has incurred to bring maintenance up to date, including $124,500 to replace 30 moorings.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Safe Harbor outlined an ambitious plan for future improvements that would include:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>– A new floating dock system that would contain a welcome center, pump-out station and diesel and gasoline fuel dispensers;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>– Resized slips to accommodate larger vessels;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>– A new ADA-compliant gangway; and</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>– 2,496 linear feet of flexible side tie berthing to host transient vehicles.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Earlier this year, the company was awarded a $1.5 million federal grant through the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. It matched that with $2.4 million, for a total of $3.9 million to go toward its proposed improvements at the marina.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Safe Harbor Marinas manages 125 marinas, including Charleston and Skull Creek on Hilton Head Island. In 2019, it signed a 10-year lease with the City of Beaufort. The City receives a percentage of the revenues generated at the marina, and is not responsible for maintenance or improvements to the marina.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Major improvements coming to downtown marina', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'major-improvements-coming-to-downtown-marina', '', '', '2021-11-03 15:32:26', '2021-11-03 19:32:26', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53279', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53281, 4, '2021-11-03 15:35:44', '2021-11-03 19:35:44', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Hundreds of gouls, ghosts and monsters of all kind took part in the City of Beaufort’s Spooky Halloween Party on Saturday at the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park. There were games, a DJ dance party and lots of food and drinks available. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":53209,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/10302021-Halloween-Party-2-2379.jpeg\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/10302021-Halloween-Party-2-2379-1024x655.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53209\"/></a><figcaption>Only in Beaufort can one ride a train through the waterfront park, as seen here\nduring the City of Beaufort’s Spooky Halloween Party on Saturday at the Henry C.\nChambers Waterfront Park. Photos by Bob Sofaly.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":53212,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/10302021-Halloween-Party-3-2385.jpeg\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/10302021-Halloween-Party-3-2385-736x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53212\"/></a><figcaption>Helping to haunt the City of\nBeaufort’s Spooky Halloween Party\nwere characters of Tim Burton’s\nclassic animated movie Nightmare\nBefore Christmas – Oogie Bookie,\nleft, one of Boogie’s boys Lock, and\nthe hero Jack Skellington. After\nterrorizing the locals, the three\nstopped long enough for a photo.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->', 'SPOOKY HALLOWEEN PARTY', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'spooky-halloween-party', '', '', '2021-11-03 15:35:44', '2021-11-03 19:35:44', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53281', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(53285, 4, '2021-11-03 15:39:25', '2021-11-03 19:39:25', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort’s Lonnie Bryan, 70, enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1971 in Charleston. After Boot Camp at Parris Island and Infantry training, he was assigned to USS Saratoga (CV- 60) in security/special weapons. During his western Pacific deployment he spent six months in-country Vietnam providing security services. Thereafter, while stationed at Lejeune, he deployed to the Caribbean (Puerto Rico, Panama, Honduras and Nicaragua) before transferring to Parris Island, working in utilities. Follow-on tours took him to Iwakuni, Japan; Cherry Point; Parris Island as a Drill Instructor; Albany, Ga.; Okinawa and MCAS Beaufort. He went back to sea aboard USS Bainbridge (CGN-25) then to MCAS El Toro before deploying to Saudi Arabia for the duration of Desert Shield and Desert Storm. He returned to El Toro before separating in 1991 as a Gunnery Sergeant with 20 years of service. Back in Beaufort he worked for local auto dealerships for 22 years.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":53182,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Lonnie-Bryan-Early.jpg\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Lonnie-Bryan-Early-821x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53182\"/></a></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>– Compiled by John Chubb, American Legion Post 9. For nominations, contact jechubb1@gmail.com.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'VETERAN OF THE WEEK – LONNIE BRYAN', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'veteran-of-the-week-lonnie-bryan', '', '', '2021-11-03 15:39:26', '2021-11-03 19:39:26', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53285', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53287, 4, '2021-11-03 15:41:23', '2021-11-03 19:41:23', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>David Taub outs himself</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In his The Island News column that appeared in the Oct. 28 edition, David Taub has unwittingly identified himself and his tactics. His short history of propaganda and propagandists is accurate but he has hoist himself on his own petard in telling the story.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>His diatribes against Donald Trump and \"his army of trolls\" in many previous columns were hollow and not based on fact but political ideology. His loud and continuous voice is his column and the truth is only as he sees it through a political prism.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As some wise person once said, \"You are entitled to your own opinion but not to your own facts.\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>– Bill Warren, Lady\'s Island</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'LETTER TO THE EDITOR', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'letter-to-the-editor-57', '', '', '2021-11-03 15:41:24', '2021-11-03 19:41:24', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53287', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53289, 4, '2021-11-03 15:43:00', '2021-11-03 19:43:00', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>November 5</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>1895: </strong>Annie Wigg Smith, second wife of Robert Smalls, died.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>November 7</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>1861: </strong>Union warships attacked Fort Walker (Hilton Head Island) and Fort Beauregard (Phillips Island), initiating the Battle of Port Royal. The Union would take Port Royal and Beaufort. The same day, Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee arrived, via the Charleston &amp; Savannah Railroad, in Coosawhatchie. Lee, at the time still the Confederate commanding general for Georgia, South Carolina and Florida, established a headquarters there.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>1991: </strong>Joe Frazier died of liver cancer at age 67 in Philadelphia.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>– Compiled by Mike McCombs</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'ON THIS DATE', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'on-this-date', '', '', '2021-11-03 15:43:01', '2021-11-03 19:43:01', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53289', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(53292, 4, '2021-11-03 15:44:36', '2021-11-03 19:44:36', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Karen Dow’s photo was taken at the 11th Street Shrimp Docks in Port Royal just as the sunset was revealing the most vibrant colors. Dow said she loves to walk by there because it is usually so serene and beautiful, and it reminds me of how much she loves shrimp scampi. To submit a Lowcountry Life photo, you must be the photographer or have permission to submit the photo to be published in The Island News. Please submit high-resolution photos and include a description and/or names of the people in the picture and the name of the photographer. Email your photos to theislandnews@gmail.com.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'LOWCOUNTRY LIFE', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'lowcountry-life-183', '', '', '2021-11-03 15:44:36', '2021-11-03 19:44:36', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53292', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53294, 4, '2021-11-03 15:49:27', '2021-11-03 19:49:27', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p> <strong>No, for now, to Dunkin Donuts on Lady’s Island </strong><br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p> LADY’S ISLAND – If you had the perseverance last Thursday night to watch more than three hours of development code debate between attorneys, you would know Graham Trask didn’t get permission to build a new building at 131 Sea Island Parkway. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Beaufort County Zoning Board of Appeals spent that much time considering the building plans which include a drive-through window and is rumored to be the future home of a Dunkin’ Donut franchise.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It was tedious, yes, but the few that showed up for the meeting – including Chuck Newton of the Sea Island Coastal Coalition and two Lady’s Island residents – spoke against the project which would require at least three different variances from the county development codes.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Trask, who has made his name in the past year with a running battle against Dick Stewart and 303 Associates’ plans for a downtown hotel and parking garage, told the county panel he found it “interesting” to appear before the appeals panel.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Usually I’m the one who’s working to make the county and city follow the rules,” he said.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Newton said the special exception request for a drive-through business is most troublesome since the county is in the process of planning major traffic improvements in the area.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After going around and around with legal talk, the board decided to hold off giving him his requested variance for a special use on the property and sent him back to the staff review team for some sort of technical clarification.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Critics of the proposal noted residents attended numerous planning sessions to control development and concern about the traffic in the area was paramount.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Please listen,” said one island resident who spoke. “I’ve supported the county on every special tax referendum you’ve presented. It’s time for you to support us who live on Lady’s Island. Traffic is becoming a nightmare.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She suggested the board members travel to Chick-Fil-A or the Dunkin’ Donuts in the early morning hours to see the impact on Boundary Street traffic.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“It’s the wrong project at the wrong place, … it’s 10 pounds of sugar in a 5-pound bag,” said Newton.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Even County Administrator Eric Greenway weighed in after three hours and said the project didn’t comply with the proposed intend of future development in the rapidly commercializing area.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“You’re compounding bad development with bad development. And you have the opportunity to start a change tonight,” he said.<br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Teenager charged in September’s fatal Sams Point Road accident</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>LADY’S ISLAND – Christopher “Trenton” Few, 18 was charged last week with two counts of reckless homicide which resulted in two fatalities on Sams Point Road on September 4.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Few, who lived in Beaufort but was living in Lancaster at the time of the accident, was identified as the driver of a Nissan which struck a sedan pulling from Attaway subdivision.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Killed in the accident was Rachell Poovey Navratil, 84, who was a passenger in the sedan driven by her husband, and Randon Broach Jr. of Lancaster, who was a passenger in Few’s vehicle.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According to S.C. Highway Patrolman Nick Pye, the case is still under investigation. Few could face up to 10 years in prison and a fine between $1,000 and $5,000.<br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Dominion Energy vs. the trees</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>JAMES ISLAND – Interesting news from this island municipality to our north in Charleston County – their town council has filed a lawsuit against Dominion Energy for its tree-cutting policies.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As in Beaufort earlier this year, citizens expressed dismay at the tree cutting, particularly the multitude of palmetto trees, the state’s official tree that were removed. But James Island council took action and voted to file a lawsuit against the utility, after warning the company they considered the tree-cutting procedures extreme.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Charleston Post and Courier reported the town is seeking restitution for monitoring the tree-trimming and costs for repairing damaged trees. The town manager was quoted as saying she “would be surprised if the costs didn’t exceed $100,000.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Eighty of Beaufort area’s palmettos were targeted for removal earlier this year, compared to 150 palmettos from the Charleston peninsula.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In Bluffton, 29 palmettos that had been planted 90 years ago to honor World War II veterans were cut.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Let’s see how that lawsuit does.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Lolita Huckaby Watson is a community volunteer and former reporter/editorial assistant/columnist with The Beaufort Gazette, The Savannah Morning News, Bluffton Today, Beaufort Today and The Robesonian (Lumberton, N.C.). 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(53296, 4, '2021-11-03 15:52:23', '2021-11-03 19:52:23', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Above: Volunteers will unpack more than 900 boxes of books for the annual Friends of the Beaufort Library Fall Book Sale this weekend at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park. Submitted photo. </em><br><br><strong>From staff reports </strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After a year away, the Friends of the Beaufort Library’s annual Fall Book Sale returns this weekend to the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park with more than 900 boxes of books available to the public.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The event kicks off to the public from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, after a 9 to 11 a.m. special members-only preview sale. Those wishing to join the FOL to attend the preview sale can do so at the gate for $25. The sale resumes from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, and concludes from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday. All items on Sunday will be half-price.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We have a wide range of book genres, something for everyone, including hundreds of rare and collectible items,” Book Sale Co-Chair Deb Chevas said in a release. Serving with Chevas as the other two event Co-Chairs are Amy Ferreira and Kathy Cooper.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“This is our biggest fundraiser of the year,” Friends’ President Carter Hoyt said. “This one weekend event allows us to provide tens of thousands of dollars to support the Beaufort, St. Helena, and Lobeco branches — so, please come see us and take home a big bag of books!”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The 2021 event has something new: The Meet the Authors Program. 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