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(52198, 4, '2021-09-08 13:31:21', '2021-09-08 17:31:21', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Looking you in the eye, kicking you in the backside, covering your six (flank), and taking your Marine’s or soldier’s (or employee’s) place on the most dangerous mission is leadership. Knowing there is a place for everything and everything in its place is leadership.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Admitting mistakes and learning from them is leadership. Going through the food line last is leadership. Leaving the pickup zone (PZ) last on the last helicopter is leadership.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Going up the hill first and pulling your troops up behind you is leadership. Packing your own roll and digging your own hole is leadership. Making every troop and employee an expert in common tasks is leadership. 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Good leaders teach employees to “skip think” by looking past the initial negative feelings about complaints and instead learns to see each complaint as a gold mine of good ideas.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Breaking large problems down into small problems is leadership. Making quality and standards visible is leadership. Designing services and products on the needs and expectations of customers is leadership. Listening to the voice of your customers is leadership. 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Leadership knows that if you treat every customer (and trooper) like your last or first, you would never have to worry about repeat business or recruitment.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Leaders often make good grades in school, have numerous years of formal education, and many important degrees. Less often however, they also have been known to fail math, English, Spanish, and other equally important subjects. Leaders work hard at ensuring the workload is distributed equally among all troops and workers.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Leadership comes from family, friends, teachers, coaches, peers, officers, Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs), warrant officers, commissioned officers, and chaplains. Simple, easy-to-understand orders come from good leaders. Complex tasks are changed into short and accurate plans through leadership. Leadership can be learned and taught, but it cannot be forgotten nor bought. Leadership can be seen, tasted, smelled, felt, and heard, and it can come from a blind person with no hands who cannot hear, speak, or walk.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Good leaders look at everything (errors, infections, mistakes, accidents, employee turnover, waste, HAZMAT spills, losses, violence, complaints, harassment, fires, floods, crime, illiteracy, etc.) as controllable and preventable. Good leaders see the need for never-ending and continuous improvement.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>So, what are you going to do? Lead, follow, or get out of the way!</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. 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(52200, 4, '2021-09-08 13:35:48', '2021-09-08 17:35:48', '<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>8 Years Earning the Title of US Marine <br></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Above: After being medically discharged from recruit training for asthma in 2013, Pfc. Austin Hershberger showed remarkable resilience and grit in achieving his dream of becoming a United States Marine. Eight years later, Hershberger graduated with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, on Aug. 13, 2021. Photo by Lance Cpl. Godfrey Ampong, USMC.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><br><strong>By Lance Cpl. Ryan Hageali, USMC</strong><br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Austin Hershberger arrived at Parris Island in 2013, as he steadily progressed in training, he could hear the Eagle, Globe and Anchor calling his name. However, he could not anticipate the time, perseverance, and dedication it would take to earn the title of United States Marine.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“During grass week, we were marching to the chow hall, and I just collapsed in the middle of the road,” said Hershberger. “I don\'t remember the ambulance ride or really getting in it; I woke up in the hospital.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Hershberger was diagnosed with pneumonia and placed in a holding platoon. He continued to be evaluated over the next week until he was cleared. To continue training he had to complete a physical fitness test. Unable to finish, he was sent back to medical and was eventually diagnosed with asthma which led to his discharge from Recruit Training.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I remember speaking to my drill instructor before I left and I told him I’ll be back,” Hershberger said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After returning home, Hershberger immediately wanted to return to Parris Island but had to wait six months before his chance to return to recruit training. Although he desired to become a Marine, Hershberger had other responsibilities he had to consider.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I had a daughter, and I wasn’t necessarily focused on the Marine Corps at that time, but I was still working on it,” said Hershberger. “I would stay in touch with recruiters to see if there were any updates, but I wasn\'t actively pursuing it as hard as I had in the past.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After six long years, Hershberger was able to begin the process of earning his Eagle, Globe, and Anchor once again. After getting in touch with a recruiter who began working with him, Hershberger took numerous medical tests to prove he didn’t have asthma.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“It was a long process and, honestly, I would not be here without the recruiter I have now,” said Hershberger. “The recruiter pushed all the paperwork to MEPS (Military Entrance Processing Station) and stayed on top of it.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":52194,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/210823-M-GA002-1436.jpg\"><img src=\"http://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/210823-M-GA002-1436-1024x594.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52194\"/></a></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After eight years, on May 3, 2021, Hershberger was given a chance to return to Parris Island and once again attempt to earn the title Marine.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I felt good,” said Hershberger. “I knew when I stepped on the yellow footprints, all that was going on in my head was ‘let’s get this done.’”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After a long and stressful path, Hershberger was finally back in training. He said this time he was determined, and nothing would stop him from obtaining his goal.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In addition to overcoming adversity throughout recruit training, Hershberger also stepped up and was placed in the leadership position of platoon guide.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“A lot of recruits here ask me why I came back. My answer was always ‘I think I am meant to be here,’” Hershberger said. “The discipline and high standards the Marine Corps has, that’s something I wanted to strive to have.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After facing the trials and tribulations eight years earlier, Hershberger finally claimed the title of U.S. Marine and received his Eagle, Globe, and Anchor on July 31, 2021, and graduated from recruit training two weeks later.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Never give up', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'never-give-up', '', '', '2021-09-08 13:35:50', '2021-09-08 17:35:50', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52200', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(52202, 4, '2021-09-08 13:37:58', '2021-09-08 17:37:58', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I thought “Death by Stupidity” was a hit Hollywood thriller by Alfred Hitchcock from the 1950’s. What do I know?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Stupidity Category I. Just when you thought folks couldn’t top the lunacy of POTUS’s suggestion to drink Clorox to kill COVID-19, along comes a new idiocy – ivermectin.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It cannot be true that over 88,000 Americans (as of Aug. 30) have taken ivermectin as a protective against COVID-19; after which they got sick, called the Poison Center of their choice, and some died. I cannot believe that here are that many totally insane Americans.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Listen carefully, SAR-CoV-2 (aka COVID-19) is a coronavirus, one of thousands of coronaviruses. Clue word … virus. COVID-19 is a bloody virus. Get it?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My veterinarians used ivermectin at the monkey farm to treat monkeys for parasites. It is also used on cows, horses, and various other non-human animals to treat parasites (worms usually). Repeat out loud: “Parasites are not Viruses. Covid-19 is a virus. Ergo, do not buy and consume ivermectin.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you have worms, take it. If you want to avoid COVID-19, get vaccinated.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>One of my friends emailed me that the Wall Street Journal has scooped me on this “stupidity” business. Darn. I quote (reference WSJ, Aug. 30, second sentence): “We live in a golden age of stupidity.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I am stunned to learn that the WSJ is a “fake-news, left-wing, liberal screed of a newspaper.” Who woulda thunk that? Go figure.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Stupidity Category II. Refusal to get vaccinated for COVID-19. Hello out there. COVID vaccines have been proven to be effective and safe, readily available and vaccinations are free. Some folks are getting paid to be vaccinated — where do I sign-up and get paid for my booster?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I recently devoted a piece to those who refuse to get vaccinated. Sincere thanks to all of you who sent me kudos for that article — next time, please copy the editor to save me the trouble. If you didn’t like it (heaven forbid), email Duffy Stone.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Mathematics is a pure science. No theories, no speculation, no guessing; just rules and axioms. Humans lie; numbers don’t.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>At least 80 million Americans are not vaccinated. Today, infections and hospitalizations exceed 150,000 per day. Our nation’s hospitals no longer have empty ICU units.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Folks with other life-threatening medical maladies, such as heart attacks, strokes, gunshot wounds, and injuries from car accidents, are being turned away because unvaccinated folks occupy those previously available hospital beds. Well more than 90 of new COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations reside in folks who are not vaccinated.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As Dragnet’s Sgt. Friday would say, “just the facts ma’am, just the facts.” Here boys and girls are the facts. They are bad now; think what the COVID-19 landscape will look like when winter arrives in a few short months, with the flu riding shotgun, if unvaccinated “patriots” continue their unquenched thirst for “Freedumb?” It will be devastating, with 100,000 more deaths projected before the end of the year, all of them totally unnecessary.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>To date (Aug. 29), 647,356 Americans have died from COVID-19, the highest total world-wide; 156,886 are hospitalized with COVID-19; nationwide, 1,521 folks died on Sept. 2 from it, and a total of almost 40 million cases (underestimated) of COVID-19 have been reported for America.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It would be “poetic justice” if every U.S. hospital set aside sufficient beds/ICU units for maladies “other than COVID-19 infections.” It is crystal clear that these “freedumb” patriots, who wage war against vaccination, hate themselves and the rest of us.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Recently, anti-vaxxer protestors shut down a free-for-all COVID-vaccination clinic, a criminal variety of stupidity. Medical science has not yet invented a safe and effective vaccine for the infection of stupidity. But, even if we did, these “sunshine patriots” would not take it anyway.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>COVID-Delta rages, spreading devastation across America. “Red” state, GOP governors are taking sweeping action barring compulsory vaccinations and wearing masks; these imbeciles proclaim a clear and present danger — not a danger from Covid-19, mind you, but a (false) threat to individual freedumb. On what Disneyland planet do they live?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I leave you with a quote from very smart folks. It is the only quote I pray you won’t forget, life-saving sage advice from Columbia University’s National Center for Disaster Preparedness: “The only functional strategy we have for getting control of COVID-19 is vaccination.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Note hydroxychloroquine, ivermectin, Clorox, acid-laced Kool-Aid, snake oil, or any other nonsensical potions do not appear on this list of prophylactics.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>What should be done with COVIDiots? Remember polio, scarlet fever, chicken pox, small pox, measles, rubella and mumps. Vaccinations to the rescue.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Only one thing will save you, your children, your grandchildren, and everyone else from COVID. Get vaccinated! Dammit it all! What do you not understand? Vaccination. It is the only way to stop this vicious killer from continuing to kill. Period. End of story.</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. You can reach him at david.m.taub42@gmail.com.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'The cause of death was ‘terminal stupidity’', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'the-cause-of-death-was-terminal-stupidity', '', '', '2021-09-08 13:37:59', '2021-09-08 17:37:59', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52202', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(52204, 4, '2021-09-08 13:41:47', '2021-09-08 17:41:47', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Childhood, the origin of all imaginative beginnings, while life is still limitless and full of wonder before the confines of adulthood, creates thickets of responsibility. My younger days were a canvas to paint with strokes of a vivid imagination. Free to wander from sunrise to sunset with little direction, guidance, or fear.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Stranger danger consisted of a snake I couldn\'t identify or outrun. My most prominent fear was the threat of boiled okra for dinner. The sheer mention of boiled okra still sends chills down my spine, such a cruel and unusual punishment in questionable vegetable form.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Rye grass was ideal for tunneling through to mystical lands, and ponds were just oceans without waves, and on the right day, cows were a superbly receptive audience for a stellar play. My favorite was always the Red Maple tree that towered over the fields just out of Momma\'s view from the front porch.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It was the work of my young life, years of stretching, climbing, and grasping with all my might to reach the elusive branches. At the mature age of nine years and three days, my hands were just big enough to tame the very first limb. As if I was standing atop the podium with a gold medal, I stood on that sturdy limb and took delight in my conquest. From that day forward, its branches bent to my will. As my legs and confidence grew, so did my distance from the ground. The reason for many torn dresses, skinned knees, and the occasional broken bone, it was a formidable companion, both comforting and ruthless, teaching me endurance, patience, and how to survive a fall.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>With strong winds and summer sun, its scent would linger in my tussled hair and blistered hands; oh how I loved that tree. Part of the magic of childhood is the ability to make friends with an inanimate object, a skill adults fail to preserve. No one could convince me that towering tree of ruby red leaves didn\'t love me just the same, not then and not now.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As I grew older, the branches seemed smaller, and the path to its shade became thick with absence. Until a storm rushed through like storms do, selectively separating what stays and what lives only in memory, it was one of the storms that you can feel, knowing landscapes will change. Although my visits to the Red Maple had become few and far between, it didn\'t change the enormous loss I felt when its roots rose, and its limbs fell. Such a distinct memory follows me still.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Now I watch my daughter develop a devotion to the marshlands and the twists and turns of the waterway. I believe it is her Red Maple. I let her get skinned knees, venture just out of my view, and overcome the challenges presented. She will learn endurance, patience, and how to survive a fall.</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.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Learning endurance, patience, how to survive a fall', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'learning-endurance-patience-how-to-survive-a-fall', '', '', '2021-09-08 13:41:48', '2021-09-08 17:41:48', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52204', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(52206, 4, '2021-09-08 13:45:02', '2021-09-08 17:45:02', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It is Friday, and I’m in North Adams, Mass.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It’s overcast, maybe 60 degrees, and my wife, Susan, is still sleeping. This morning I have a cup of Pfeffercorn’s Whole Bean roasted in Baltimore.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This morning I’m sitting in our loft, in the same room where men, women and children once operated large, loud textile looms. The Eclipse Mill, built in the 1880s, was in the business of making what was called “gray cloth.” That unfinished cloth was then “finished and printed” in another nearby mill — some of it going into uniforms.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The four-storied, thick-bricked textile mills in Massachusetts first relied on water power from a nearby river; but they also relied on raw cotton, raised in post-war Mississippi and South Carolina. And then there were the millhands who actually operated the carding, twisting and weaving machines.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>During most of its history, The Eclipse Mill was powered by French Canadian immigrants. They were overwhelmingly Catholic and their largely empty (often demolished) churches are now silent, red brick testimony of their passage and assimilation. One of these immigrants was Josephat Adams.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I have this information because Lewis Hine (the famous reformer-photographer) came through here in 1911 taking the 10-year-old boy’s picture. Hine’s caption reads, “Josephat Adams, 107 Front Street, works in the twisting room at Eclipse Mill.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It may be of some local interest that Lewis Hine also came to Port Royal, taking photographs of 8-year-old oyster-shucking girls then employed at the Maggione Oyster Company. But as I sip my second cup of Pfeffercorn’s Baltimore roasted coffee, “107 Front Street” rings some distant, strangely familiar bell.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Then, suddenly, I realize I can actually see 107 Front Street from where I’m sitting.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The building at 107 Front Street is a dilapidated, two-storied, asbestos-sided house sitting just across the Hoosic River. The house is one of five identical duplexes that housed mill workers.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The 1910 Census says that Josephat Adams was born in Quebec but by 1910 was living in the desperate-looking duplex with his parents and five siblings. Hine said he worked in the “twisting room” which was where the strands of fiber were twisted together to form yarn. Most millhands, including children, worked 10 to 12 hours a day, amidst dust, lint and the deafening noise of the machines. Girls made 6 dollars a week, boys made a little less.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>By 1910 textile mills in New England were being threatened by worker unrest, unions, and by cheaper labor in places like South Carolina. The South, once the domain of the crop lien system, now paid-out weekly wages to folks who previously lived from one unpredictable harvest to the next.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>And so Southern, Upstate farmers traded-in their unstable farm income for 10-hour work days that came with lint that would eventually migrate to their lungs and shorten their lives. Although the Southern mills also relied on children like Josephat Adams, Hine’s photographs and the efforts of other reformers would eventually end the practice of using nimble-fingered children.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Today the American textile industry is relocated to China, India and Bangladesh. It is hard to find a shirt or trousers made in the United States. But lately, unexpectedly, there has been a dramatic upswing in costs that have off-set the cheap labor advantage enjoyed by Southeast Asia. This has everything to do with the cost of transportation from China.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A year ago the price of getting a 40-foot long container from Shanghai was $1800.00. Today that same container will cost $10,000. No one knows how long these prices will last, but if they persist we may see the return of textile manufacturing to the United States. This may have collateral impact on Beaufort and, especially Jasper counties because 40 percent of the traffic into and out of the Port of Savannah is Chinese.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Joe (formerly Josephat) Adams was described as a “straight shooter” who loved listening to his transistor radio as he reclined in his Lazy Boy. More often than not he was listening to the New York Yankees — something of an outlier here in Red Sox country — as he sat just across the Hoosic at 107 Front Street.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Those who knew him said Joe loved fishing for Wall-Eyed Pike on Lake Champlain, and that he “read the newspaper everyday, cover to cover, ending the process by doing the crossword puzzle.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Josephat Adams was lucky, fortunate to live into and to enjoy his old age.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>S<em>cott Graber is a lawyer, novelist, veteran columnist and longtime resident of Port Royal. 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(52208, 4, '2021-09-08 13:48:24', '2021-09-08 17:48:24', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>By Tim Wood</strong><br><br>It\'s quite easy now to get information or conduct research on any subject through the internet. What is more difficult, it seems, is having the time (or making the time) to get accurate information. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But I’d like to shed some light on at least one subject: The apparent disconnect that exists between the Beaufort Historic District Review Board (HDRB) and the Historic Beaufort Foundation (HBF).&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Since 1965, HBF’s mission statement has been, \"HBF is a 501(c)3 not for profit educational foundation created to preserve, protect and present sites and artifacts of historic, architectural and cultural interest throughout Beaufort County, South Carolina. ...” The posted HDRB mission is, “To aid in the preservation, protection and enhancement of the Beaufort National Historic Landmark District,” which is basically the blocks between Hamar and Carteret, Bay and Boundary.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You don\'t need a teacher to tell you these mission statements are close to identical, except the HBF helps to promote historic preservation throughout the county.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dick Stewart, founder and CEO of 303 Associates is a developer who has already made a huge impact on our town. To see his future plans, you can take a virtual tour of what his vision for the two block core of Beaufort’s historic downtown district (https://303associates.com).&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In March, Stewart wrote a biting letter to the HBF, proudly posted at the bottom of 303 Associates \"Projects\" tab, criticizing the Foundation. Stewart’s letter followed by two days, an op-ed piece written by Maxine Lutz, former executive director of HBF. Taken together, these pieces seem to present a tale of two cities.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In my opinion, most of what 303 Associates has done for Beaufort (in general) has been for the good of the community, such as the Beaufort Town Center and Newcastle Square on Boundary Street and the Old Bay Marketplace. But in overall aesthetics for his latest proposals, particularly those located in the historic downtown core district, I think 303 Associates missed the mark.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>What is surprising and disappointing to me is the apparent disconnect between our HDRB and the HBF. Here you have two entities that have \"historic\" in their names with extremely similar mission statements and yet conflict seems to be their main historical trait.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We presume both entities wish to maintain and augment continued historical integrity, along with growth, of not only our historical \"district\" but the entirety of our downtown and its’ surrounding neighborhoods. We believe the vast majority of our citizens want to live in an aesthetically pleasing place. So why are the HBF and the HDRB not working together to form that common bond?&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>One could argue that the HBF has a clear mission towards historical preservation and integrity and the HDRB is appointed by City council which makes them a political entity.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Whether or not our city government is pro-development, driven by socioeconomic forces, elitist leanings, anti-growth or a diverse combination of all these ideologies, the real effort now should be isolating how the HBF and HDRB can develop a more productive relationship with the ultimate goal of keeping our pride of place and our own, old \"Beaufort Charm\" within the onslaught of development.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After considerable discussion last year, the Council passed an ordinance confirming one seat on the five-member HDRB for the HBF. While city ordinances now say the HDRB will have on its board one advocate of the HBF, the city council has the final vote on that appointment, so it basically is still a political appointment.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I would advocate that this ordinance be amended to allow two seats to be filled on the HDRB (as well as on the city\'s Design Review Board) with those seats endorsed by the HBF. In addition, I think the sitting chairperson from the HBF should have a vote in making those appointments, to both the HDBF and DRB. This would give some teeth to the hard and tedious work the HBF endeavors to do in the name of Beaufort\'s history.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Historical preservation is no small deal. We are blessed to live in a beautiful city between two crown jewels of the country\'s entire historical district protection plan, Charleston and Savannah. Both communities have tackled the complicated relationship between development and re-development inside national historical districts.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But as the National Park Service has said it’s taking a closer look at Beaufort’s National Register of Historic Places designation because of structural changes, and just recently the NPS has changed the status of Savannah historic district designation from “satisfactory” to “threatened.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Historical Preservation is hard, diligent work. It makes good sense for Beaufortonians to connect the dots with our neighbors rich in historic heritage – Charleston and Savannah – rather than contributing to a gap between them.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For more information about Charleston and Savannah’s preservation efforts, read: https://www. nps.gov/articles/charleston-and-preservation.htm and https://apnews.com/ article/04ab3ecbe7034d84833b6026e7c73871.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Tim and Kristy Wood moved to Beaufort in 1974. He worked as a carpenter in both restoration and new home construction, as well as operating a shop specializing in custom woodwork, Wood on Wood Specs. He is semi-retired, involved with fine woodworking and sits on the City of Beaufort Zoning Board of Appeals. </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Historical preservation is no small deal', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'historical-preservation-is-no-small-deal', '', '', '2021-09-08 13:48:25', '2021-09-08 17:48:25', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52208', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(52210, 4, '2021-09-08 13:50:18', '2021-09-08 17:50:18', '<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center developing new breast cancer detection laboratory test </strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A novel laboratory test in development by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center may be used to help quickly distinguish breast cancer from benign disease. The breast cancer detection assay (BCDA) examines cells from enlarged lymph nodes in the armpit adjacent to a breast and finds chemical markers that indicate metastatic breast cancer or a benign condition, such as an infection.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If validated in larger studies, this test could be used in outpatient settings to help providers more quickly determine the extent of disease and more effectively design treatment plans.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A report on the research was published online July 7, 2021 in NPJ—Breast Cancer.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Understanding lymph node status is an important factor in developing breast cancer treatment regimens because it can indicate possible metastasis, or cancer spread, says senior study author Saraswati Sukumar, Ph.D., Barbara B. Rubenstein Professor of Oncology and professor of pathology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Various imaging tests including ultrasound, mammography and MRI can provide some information on axillary lymph nodes prior to surgery to aid in staging and treatment. However, the accuracy of these techniques can be relatively low. Cytology and histopathology, a more in-depth study of cells and tissue under a microscope, depend on the expertise and availability of a pathologist, which are often not common in middle- and low-income countries.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“A simple test with a high level of sensitivity and specificity as well as a quick turnaround time for accurate determination of a suspicious lymph node as benign or positive for cancer is urgently needed,” Sukumar says. “BCDA can provide results within a few hours of the fine needle aspiration procedure, reducing time to diagnosis.” She adds that test results also could be used to determine which patients with breast cancers need to have more invasive lymph node dissection measures.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“This test could be a really great adjunct to the detection of breast cancer,” Sukumar says. “The assay is self-contained, and the answers are derived from a computer, so any technician, with a little training, can do it.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A blood test has also been developed based on the same principles. Additionally, investigators plan to evaluate both the cell based and blood based tests in identifying colon, pancreatic and cervical cancers.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Source: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/news/newsroom/news-releases/ laboratory-test-aimed-at-distinguishing-breast-cancer-from-benign-tumors <br><br><em>Exclusive content from CARE Magazine</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'In the (Health) News . . .', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'in-the-health-news', '', '', '2021-09-08 13:50:19', '2021-09-08 17:50:19', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52210', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(52212, 4, '2021-09-08 13:53:02', '2021-09-08 17:53:02', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Fire cider is a tonic containing many spicy ingredients. It is an alternative medicine that proponents claim may have many potential health benefits, such as helping boost immunity and improving well-being.&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Some people might consider trying fire cider due to its numerous purported health benefits. Others may simply enjoy the flavor and consume it as a beverage or dressing.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Although fire cider does contain many ingredients that may be associated with health benefits, no research has yet proven these claims.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Fire cider is a type of <em>oxymel, </em>which is an herbal remedy. Its name comes from the ancient Greek word oxymeli, which means acid and honey.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Folk herbalist and founder of the California School of Herbal Studies, Rosemary Gladstar, coined the term fire cider and its particular recipe in the late 1970s.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The tonic contains apple cider vinegar (ACV), honey, and several other ingredients that may help support health and wellness.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Since it is a folk recipe, there are countless variations in its ingredients. However, aside from ACV and honey, all fire cider recipes typically include five other basic ingredients: horseradish, ginger, chili peppers, garlic, and onion. People can also add other ingredients, such as turmeric, citrus, and herbs.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>People may use fire cider as a natural remedy against the flu and common colds. Additionally, people may consider fire cider to help relieve nasal congestion, support digestion, warm the body during cold seasons, and boost immunity.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Potential benefits&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There is currently no research that supports the health benefits purportedly associated with fire cider.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>However, many people use this folk remedy due to a host of potential benefits that relate to its ingredients. Here are some of these potential benefits in more detail:&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>ACV&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>ACV is a popular ingredient in many alternative medicines due to its potential antibacterial and antioxidant properties.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A 2021 in vitro study suggests that ACV can kill both methicillin resistant <em>Staphylococcus aureus </em>(MRSA) and resistant <em>Escherichia coli</em>. These two bacteria are resistant to many treatments and infections, and they can cause life threatening complications.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Some evidence also suggests that combining ACV with a restricted calorie diet may be an effective strategy for improving body composition, reducing cholesterol and triglyceride levels, improving visceral adiposity index, and increasing “good” cholesterol in people with obesity.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Honey&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Similar to ACV, people have used honey for centuries due to its health benefits— specifically its antimicrobial and antibacterial effects. Raw honey can help with allergies, soothe a sore throat, and is rich in antioxidants. <em>Honey should not be given to infants or children younger than two years old.&nbsp;</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>One 2020 study suggests that honey could offer health benefits in the diet due to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Ginger&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Many people may use ginger as a home remedy for pain and inflammation. It may help soothe an upset stomach, relieve nausea, and help lower blood sugar levels. Some people use it to relieve the symptoms of arthritis, muscle pain, and menstrual cramps.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>One 2019 study suggests that ginger can improve rheumatoid arthritis by decreasing disease activity by expressing immunity and inflammation genes.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Horseradish&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>People may use horseradish to address sinus problems, common colds, coughs, urinary and respiratory tract infections, and kidney stones. People may also use horseradish to boost their immunity.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A 2021 study suggests that a recombinant variant of an enzyme isolated from horseradish may have a potential use in targeted cancer treatment.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Onion&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Onion is a common household ingredient that some evidence suggests may help reduce the risk of stomach and colorectal cancers. Onion is also a good source of vitamin C, which is essential for skin and hair health, as it helps produce and maintain collagen levels.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>One 2021 study suggests that onion extract is a promising anticancer agent, either as a protective agent or combined with chemotherapy as a treatment.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Garlic&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>People may use garlic to help treat or prevent a vast range of conditions, including atherosclerosis, osteoarthritis, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, coronary heart disease, and certain types of cancers.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A 2021 study suggests that garlic-derived small extracellular vesicles have anticancer effects and may be an alternative cancer treatment.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Chili pepper&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Similar to the other ingredients, chili pepper—specifically the compound capsaicin, which is present in chili peppers—may have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities. It may also help improve circulation, alleviate pain, and improve metabolism and digestion.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A 2020 systematic review and meta-analysis indicates that consuming chili pepper may help reduce the risk of death due to heart disease and cancer.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Other ingredients&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As well as the ingredients above, some herbalists include other elements—such as citrus fruits, turmeric, rosemary, thyme, and cinnamon— in their recipes.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>People may use turmeric for arthritis pain, weight loss, and digestive issues. One 2019 review suggests that curcumin, which is turmeric’s active component, has anticancer potential. However, more research is underway to validate its effectiveness.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Citrus fruits such as lemons and oranges contain antioxidants that can help reduce inflammation, lower cholesterol, and increase weight loss. Thyme may help boost brain function and memory, while rosemary may be useful for improving mood and decreasing anxiety.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Side effects&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Just as there is no evidence to support consuming fire cider for health benefits, there are also no reported risks associated with it. However, there are potential side effects related to its ingredients.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>ACV is highly acidic, so it may cause stomach irritation or worsen acid reflux. The American Dental Association also mentions that prolonged contact with acidic foods such as ACV could wear away the enamel of teeth, leading to teeth sensitivity and cavities.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Learn about the side effects of ACV here.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>FIRE CIDER RECIPE&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>How to make and how to take it&nbsp;</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Since fire cider is a tonic remedy, there are many variations of how to make it. People can add and change the proportions of the ingredients to suit their tastes and preferences.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The fire cider ingredients and recipe listed below are based on Gladstar’s recipe for making fire cider.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Ingredients&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>fresh horseradish&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>onion&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>garlic&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>fresh ginger&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>powdered or fresh cayenne pepper&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>honey&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>raw, unpasteurized ACV&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>NOTE: Taking turmeric may cause stomach upset, nausea, or diarrhea. Unpasteurized honey may contain bacteria and toxins that may be harmful to a young child.&nbsp;</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>To be sure that fire cider is safe for them, people who are living with digestive or metabolic disorders, are pregnant, are nursing, or are taking medications should consult a doctor before consuming it.&nbsp;</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Instructions&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list {\"ordered\":true} -->\n<ol><li>Take equal parts of horseradish, onion, and garlic and half part of ginger to prevent it from overpowering the rest of the flavors. Chop the horseradish, onion, garlic, and fresh ginger. Place them into a glass canning jar, then fill the jar with the ACV.&nbsp;</li><li>Once filled, add one-fourth of powdered cayenne pepper or more to taste. It should be hot but tolerable. Close the lid and blend everything. Use parchment paper or wax paper under the cap if it is metal to prevent the vinegar from causing the metal lid to rust.&nbsp;</li><li>Store the mixture in a cool, dry cabinet for about 4 weeks. Do not store it for longer than this, as the vinegar may further break down the ingredients, which may cause the mixture to turn opaque and thick. Storing it for a while allows the mixture to infuse. Individuals may check and shake the jar once per day.&nbsp;</li><li>Once the mixture has infused, strain the pulp out using a cheesecloth. Add honey to taste and blend well until it mixes thoroughly to create a hot, sweet, sour, and spicy tonic. Some variations to this recipe include adding lemons, oranges, and herbs such as rosemary, thyme, and star anise. People can add these ingredients along with the base ingredients.&nbsp;</li></ol>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Serving suggestions&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Anecdotally, people usually take 1–2 tablespoons daily as an immune booster. However, people who find the tonic strong can dilute it in a glass of water. Some people may only take it if they feel a cold coming or to help warm themselves up during the winter season.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Individuals can use the tonic as part of their daily nutrition. Many people may use it as a salad dressing, vinaigrette, or add-on to teas, soups, and stews. It can also add flavor to cooked foods. Some people also add it to cocktails.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Summary&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Fire cider is a natural tonic that some people suggest may improve health. Although there are studies that support the benefits of its ingredients, there is currently no evidence as to the benefits of fire cider itself.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There are also no known side effects in pregnant people, people who are breastfeeding, or people with underlying conditions such as diabetes. However, these groups should still inform a doctor before taking fire cider in order to prevent any potential complications.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Source: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/fire-cider-benefits? <br><br>Exclusive content from CARE magazine</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'What is fire cider?', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'what-is-fire-cider', '', '', '2021-09-08 13:53:03', '2021-09-08 17:53:03', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52212', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(52214, 4, '2021-09-08 13:55:00', '2021-09-08 17:55:00', '<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>What to know about breakthrough COVID-19 infections</strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As the Delta variant continues to spread, more breakthrough infections are being reported among those who have been vaccinated for COVID-19.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“It’s not too unexpected that we are going to see breakthrough infections because we know that immunity doesn’t last forever,” explained Frank Esper, MD, infectious disease specialist with Cleveland Clinic. “We do this all the time with our influenza vaccine where everybody needs a vaccine every year. We also do it with the tetanus vaccine. Everybody is supposed to get it every five to ten years because your immunity wanes over time.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dr. Esper said even though the COVID-19 vaccine isn’t completely full proof, it will help to reduce the severity of symptoms if you were to get sick.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In fact, data shows a majority of patients currently hospitalized for the virus are not vaccinated.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He said if you are concerned about breakthrough infections, there are other measures you can take to protect yourself, like routinely washing your hands, wearing a mask and practicing social distancing.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>However, the vaccine is considered the best line of defense.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“There’s not one single strategy that will prevent infection with this virus by itself. It’s really going to have to be multiple strategy all working together, at least right now. The best single thing you can do to protect yourself and those around you is to be vaccinated,” he explained.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dr. Esper also notes the more people who get vaccinated, the harder it will be for the virus to mutate and potentially get worse.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Source: Cleveland Clinic News Service: 9-3-21 “What to Know about Breakthrough COVID-19 Infections<br><br><em>Exclusive content from CARE magazine</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'careTALK©', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'caretalk-6', '', '', '2021-09-08 13:55:01', '2021-09-08 17:55:01', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52214', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(52216, 4, '2021-09-08 13:56:31', '2021-09-08 17:56:31', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>By Mayo Clinic Staff</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Emergency essentials kits can help you respond to natural disasters or other serious situations. Prepare for the unexpected by putting together a survival kit that could be useful if you needed to evacuate your home. Pack enough supplies to last three days, and keep your emergency essentials handy. <em>Make sure your family members know where to find the kit. </em>Consider keeping basic emergency essentials in your car as well.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>A basic emergency essentials kit includes:</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Small, waterproof flashlight or headlamp and extra batteries</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Waterproof matches</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Water, 1 gallon a person for each day</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Food that won\'t spoil, including baby food if needed</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Manual can opener for food</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Pet food and supplies, such as a leash, if needed</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Small notepad and waterproof writing instrument</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Blanket</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Cellphone with solar charger</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Battery-powered or hand-cranked radio and a weather radio with tone alert and extra batteries for both</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Insect repellent</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Whistle</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>First-aid kit</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dust mask</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Plastic sheeting and duct tape for improvised shelter</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Medicine, a week\'s supply</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Extra medical supplies or equipment, as needed, including infant supplies and infant food</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Soap, toothbrush, feminine supplies and other personal care items</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Emergency health information for you and your family</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Phone numbers for professional emergency contacts, such as your family doctor and pediatrician</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Phone numbers for a personal emergency contact, such as a friend or a family member you\'ve asked to serve in this role</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Copy of insurance cards</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Cash or traveler\'s checks and change</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Paper maps of the area (as your phone might not be charged!)</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>An extra set of car keys and house keys</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https://www.mayoclinic.org/first-aid/emergency-essentials/basics/art-20134335?mc_id=us&amp;utm_source=enewsletter&amp;utm_medium=en&amp;utm_content=general&amp;utm_campaign=mayoclinic&amp;geo=national&amp;placementsite=enterprise&amp;invsrc=patloy&amp;cauid=119484\">https://www.mayoclinic.org/first-aid/emergency-essentials/basics/art-20134335?mc_id=us&amp;utm_source=enewsletter&amp;utm_medium=en&amp;utm_content=general&amp;utm_campaign=mayoclinic&amp;geo=national&amp;placementsite=enterprise&amp;invsrc=patloy&amp;cauid=119484</a><br><br><em>Exclusive content from CARE magazine</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Emergency essentials: Putting together a survival kit', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'emergency-essentials-putting-together-a-survival-kit', '', '', '2021-09-08 13:56:32', '2021-09-08 17:56:32', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52216', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(52218, 4, '2021-09-08 14:00:46', '2021-09-08 18:00:46', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>most suicidal people show some signs that they are thinking about suicide. The signs may appear in conversations, through their actions, or in social media posts. <strong>If you observe one or more of these warning signs</strong>, especially if the behavior is new, has increased, or seems related to a painful event, loss, or change, <strong>step in or speak up</strong>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>What are the risk factors for teen suicide?</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A teen might feel suicidal due to certain life circumstances such as:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Having a psychiatric disorder, such as depression, an anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder or oppositional defiant disorder</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Family history of mood disorder, suicide or suicidal behavior</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>History of physical or sexual abuse or exposure to violence or bullying</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A substance use disorder</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Access to means, such as firearms or medications</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Exposure to the suicide of a family member or friend</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Loss of or conflict with close friends or family members</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Physical or medical issues, such as changes related to puberty or a chronic illness</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Being lesbian, gay, bisexual or any other sexual minority youth</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Being adopted</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Children who have attempted suicide in the past are also at greater risk.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In the U.S., suicide attempts are more common in adolescent girls than boys. But boys are more likely to die by suicide than are girls.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>What are the warning signs that a teen might be suicidal?</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Warning signs of teen suicide might include:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Talking or writing about suicide — for example, making statements such as \"I\'m going to kill myself,\" or \"I won\'t be a problem for you much longer\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Withdrawing from social contact</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Having mood swings</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Increasing use of alcohol or drugs</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Feeling trapped, hopeless or helpless about a situation</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Changing normal routine, including eating or sleeping patterns</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Doing risky or self-destructive things</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Giving away belongings when there is no other logical explanation for why this is being done</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Developing personality changes or being severely anxious or agitated when experiencing some of the warning signs listed above</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>What can you do to prevent teen suicide?</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You can take steps to help protect your teen. For example:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Talk about mental health and suicide. </strong>Don\'t wait for your teen to come to you.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Pay attention. </strong>Listen to what your child is saying and watch how he or she is acting. Never shrug off threats of suicide as teen melodrama.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Discourage isolation. </strong>Encourage your teen to spend time with supportive friends and family.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Monitor and talk about social media use. </strong>While social media can give teens valuable support, it can also expose them to bullying, rumor spreading, unrealistic views of other people\'s lives and peer pressure.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Encourage a healthy lifestyle. </strong>Help your teen eat well, exercise and get regular sleep.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Support the treatment plan. </strong>If your teen is undergoing treatment for suicidal behavior, remind him or her that it might take time to feel better. Help your teen follow his or her doctor\'s recommendations. Also, encourage your teen to participate in activities that will help him or her rebuild confidence.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Monitor medications. </strong>Though it\'s uncommon, some teens might have an increase in suicidal thoughts or behavior when taking antidepressants, especially in the first few weeks after starting or when a dose is changed. But antidepressants are more likely to reduce suicide risk in the long run by improving mood. If your teen has suicidal thoughts while taking an antidepressant, immediately contact the doctor or get emergency help.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Safely store firearms, alcohol and medications. </strong>Access to means can play a role if a teen is already suicidal.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you\'re worried about your teen, talk to him or her and seek help right away.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If any of these signs are present, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Talking about death or suicide</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Seeking methods for self harm, such as searching online or obtaining a gun</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Talking about feeling hopeless or having no reason to live</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Warning Signs of Suicide in Adults</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The following warning signs may be present in adults who have a high risk for suicide:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Depression or other mental health condition</strong>, such as severe anxiety, bipolar disorder (manic-depressive illness), or schizophrenia</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Depression followed by sudden cheerfulness and contentment</strong>, which may mean the person has made a decision to finalize a suicide plan</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>A previous suicide attempt</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Substance use disorder&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Preoccupation with death in conversations</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Giving away personal possessions</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Factors that may increase the risk of suicide include having:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A family member who has died by suicide.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A family history of depression, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A history of physical or sexual abuse.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Diagnosis of a serious medical illness.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Failing relationships.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A divorce.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A recent life change, such as a death of a spouse or other member of the family, marriage, break-up of a marriage, the birth of a child, a job loss, a job promotion or demotion, or legal problems.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an advisory on antidepressant medicines and the risk of suicide. Talk to your doctor about these possible side effects and the warning signs of suicide.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Sources:&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/tween-and-teen-health/in-depth/teen-suicide/art-20044308\">https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/tween-and-teen-health/in-depth/teen-suicide/art-20044308</a></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https://www.cigna.com/individuals-families/health-wellness/hw/medical-topics/warning-signs-of-suicide-in-adults-aa45567\">https://www.cigna.com/individuals-families/health-wellness/hw/medical-topics/warning-signs-of-suicide-in-adults-aa45567</a><br><br><em>Exclusive content from CARE magazine</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'KNOW THE SIGNS', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'know-the-signs', '', '', '2021-09-08 14:00:47', '2021-09-08 18:00:47', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52218', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(52221, 4, '2021-09-08 14:02:52', '2021-09-08 18:02:52', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In November 2021, the nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center will offer its third Conroy Center Writer\'s Residency, available to writers of all genres who are addressing water as a subject or theme of their work.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Located on a salt marsh, the residency will provide a writer an inspirational, creative space in the heart of Pat Conroy’s beloved Lowcountry for a stay of eight days to march forth in their writing. The residency location is a guest cottage on St. Helena Island, approximately 15 minutes from downtown Beaufort and 15 minutes from the beach at Hunting Island State Park.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The residency will begin Wednesday, Nov. 3, and includes complimentary admission to up to five of the writers workshops being held as part of the sixth annual Pat Conroy Literary Festival from Nov. 4 to 7. Workshop instructors include a pantheon of accomplished writers, such as E. Ethelbert Miller, Rosemary Daniel, Judy Goldman, Estelle Ford-Williamson, Jennifer Daniels, Derek Berry, Ann-Chadwell Humphries, Danielle Verwers, Miho Kinnas, Elizabeth Robin, and Yvette Murray.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>To apply, submit the following by Sept. 28, to contact@patconroyliterarycenter.org with the subject line CONROY CENTER WRITER\'S RESIDENCY:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list {\"ordered\":true} -->\n<ol><li>Tell us a story ... about water. What is your work in progress? And how is water (as subject or theme) essential to your creative work? Let us know in 200 words (no more) in the body of the email.</li><li>Let’s talk time and place. How will being in the Lowcountry for a residency benefit your writing? Be specific and tell us in 200 words (no more) in the body of the email.</li><li>Who are you? Send us a short bio of no more than 100 words, along with your contact information, also in the body of the email.</li><li>Do you have a favorite Pat Conroy book? If so, tell us which one, and why, in approximately 50 words in the body of the email. Don\'t have a favorite Conroy book? Then tell us which book by another author is closest to your heart and why.</li><li>Let’s have a look. Include a writing sample of your work, three-to-five double-spaced pages of prose or three-to-five poems (collectively no more than five pages), attached as a PDF.</li></ol>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Submissions will be reviewed by a panel of Conroy Center advisors. The selected writer will be notified by Oct. 15. The residency will start on Wednesday, Nov. 3, for eight days until Thursday, Nov. 11.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The residency is open to both published and unpublished writers. At the end of the residency, the writer can submit a piece for editing and subsequent publication in Lowcountry Weekly.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Visit www.airbnb.com/rooms/19360110 for photos and details about MarshSong Cottage. The selected writer must provide her or his own transportation. Residency is for the writer only; no guests or pets. A $200 breakage/damage deposit is required a week prior to arrival and will be returned if there is no damage to the property.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Applications open for Conroy Center Writer\'s Residency', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'applications-open-for-conroy-center-writers-residency', '', '', '2021-09-08 14:02:54', '2021-09-08 18:02:54', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52221', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(52223, 4, '2021-09-08 14:04:51', '2021-09-08 18:04:51', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bestselling author Nancy Springer will be interviewed by Beaufort High School senior Holland Perryman and Pat Conroy Literary Center executive director Jonathan Haupt at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 14, in a free virtual conversation about the newest entry in the Enola Holmes series and the success of the film adaption.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This online event is presented in partnership with Charleston’s Blue Bicycle Books, from which signed copies of Enola Holmes and the Black Barouche will also be available for sale. Registration is now open at https://aneveningwithnancyspringer.eventbrite.com.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":52176,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Nancy-Springer-au-photo.jpeg\"><img src=\"http://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Nancy-Springer-au-photo-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52176\"/></a><figcaption>Nancy Springer</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Written in a style to appeal to new fans introduced to Enola Holmes by way of the film as well as to reward established readers of the extant series, Enola Holmes and the Black Barouche delivers an engaging mystery and empowering message for young readers about the importance of persistence, intelligence, and moral courage. The developing supportive relationship between Enola and her older and more famous consulting detective brother also speaks volumes about the value of mentorship.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In addition to writing the nationally bestselling Enola Holmes novels, including The Case of the Missing Marquess, which was made into the hit Netflix movie, Enola Holmes, Nancy Springer is also the author of more than 50 other books for children and adults. She has won many awards, including two Edgar Awards, and has been published in more than thirty countries. She lives in Florida.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>An award-winning young writer, Perryman is also founder of Beaufort High School’s DAYLO: Diversity Awareness Youth Literacy Organization. Her book reviews and author interviews have appeared in the Charleston Post and Courier, Beaufort’s Lowcountry Weekly, and Southern Review of Books.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Haupt is the executive director of the nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center, the former director of the University of South Carolina Press, and co-editor of the multi-award-winning anthology Our Prince of Scribes: Writers Remember Pat Conroy. He is also a frequent book reviewer and monthly author interview podcast host.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Enola Holmes author making virtual visit to Conroy Literary Center', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'enola-holmes-author-making-virtual-visit-to-conroy-literary-center', '', '', '2021-09-08 14:05:18', '2021-09-08 18:05:18', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52223', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(52226, 4, '2021-09-08 14:07:03', '2021-09-08 18:07:03', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Charleston artist JohnHenry Tecklenburg’s Songs of Stillness will be on exhibit through Tuesday, Oct. 19 at USC Beaufort’s Center for the Arts.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Songs of Stillness is an exhibition of recent paintings, drawings and sculptures by Tecklenburg. The exhibition is his response to the history and tradition of painting, in terms of its materials, techniques, and iconography. Subjects range from landscape, still-life, and figurative work executed in pastel. ink, egg tempera, ceramic, charcoal, and oil.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Tecklenburg is a visual artist who has studied at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and then finished his BFA degree at the University of South Carolina. In addition, he has studied painting independently at the Rhode Island School of Design, (RISD), the International School of Painting, Drawing, and Sculpture in Umbria, Italy, the Chautauqua School of Art in Chautauqua, N.Y., and the American School of Classical Studies in Athens, Greece.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Tecklenburg lives and works in Charleston. His work has been in group shows at ArtBash Exhibition at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago; the Spoletto Festival at the City Gallery in Charleston; and the Fowler Kellogg Art Gallery in Chautauqua, N.Y.; the Meeting Street Gallery, in Charleston; and the Orangeburg County Fine Arts Center. His work is in the permanent collection of the American Embassy in Bern, Switzerland. For more information, visit www.johnhenryart.org.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>USCB Center for the Arts Gallery – open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. – is located at 805 Carteret Street in Beaufort. Masks and social distancing are required.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Tecklenburg exhibit open at USCB Center for the Arts', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'tecklenburg-exhibit-open-at-uscb-center-for-the-arts', '', '', '2021-09-08 14:07:05', '2021-09-08 18:07:05', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52226', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(52228, 4, '2021-09-08 14:08:11', '2021-09-08 18:08:11', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Shorts at High Noon, the collaboration between the Beaufort Film Society and the Technical College of the Lowcountry (TCL), runs through November 17.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Screenings are from noon to 1 p.m. every Wednesday at TCL’s Beaufort campus and are free and open to the public. Check-in is at 11:30 a.m.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Next week’s screenings include Alina (a 25-minute short film), Graceland (a 14-minute short film) and Rocky Road (a 6-minute animated film).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>All films were featured at the 2021 Beaufort International Film Festival. Trailers for these and all featured shorts are available for viewing at https://www.beaufortfilmfestival.com/official-selections-2021.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Masks are required.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'TCL hosting Shorts at High Noon', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'tcl-hosting-shorts-at-high-noon', '', '', '2021-09-08 14:08:12', '2021-09-08 18:08:12', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52228', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(52230, 4, '2021-09-08 14:09:16', '2021-09-08 18:09:16', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Beaufort Children’s Theatre will hold auditions for Beauty and the Beast, Jr. for children ages 7 to 18 on Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 21 and 22 at USCB Center for the Arts in Beaufort.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Audition times for Tuesday are 5:15 to 6:30 p.m. for ages 7 to 9 and 6:30 to 8 p.m. for ages 10 to 12. Wednesday’s auditions are 5:15 to 7 p.m. for ages 13 to 18 and 7 to 8:15 p.m. for Call-Backs.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Production dates for Beauty and the Beast, Jr. are 7 p.m., Nov. 19 and 20; 3 p.m., Nov. 21 at 3 PM; and 9:30 a.m. and noon, Nov. 18 (for school groups only) at the USCB Center for the Arts.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Rehearsals will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and 2 to 4 p.m. Sundays. Depending upon the role, actors may not be required to attend every rehearsal but should be available just in case. Tech week (the week prior to shows), rehearsals are every day and are mandatory for all roles.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Those interested in auditioning should arrive 15 minutes prior to the audition time to complete the registration information or download it from our website (uscbcenterforthearts.com). Bring a non-returnable recent photograph of the person auditioning. No experience is required, but potential actors must have the ability to pay attention, understand and follow fast-paced direction, and have a positive attitude.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Not all who audition will be cast. Cast size is limited. All roles sing and dance. The audition process includes vocal exercise, learning a short dance number and reading from the script or a short sentence.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>No prepared monologues or songs are required. For those cast, there is a $120 per person participant fee. (Limited partial scholarships available).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beauty and the Beast Jr. tells the story of Belle, an adventurous young girl, and the Beast, her hideous captor who is actually a young prince trapped under a spell. In order to break the spell, the Beast must learn to love another and earn her love in return – before time runs out.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>With the help of the castle’s enchanted staff, including a loving teapot, a charming candelabra, and a nervous mantel clock, Belle and the Beast find a beautiful friendship and love that neither knew was possible. Beauty and the Beast Jr., features classic songs from the Academy Award-winning film score such as “Be Our Guest” and “Belle,” as well as original songs from the 1994 Tony-nominated Broadway musical.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Children’s Theatre to hold auditions', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'childrens-theatre-to-hold-auditions', '', '', '2021-09-08 14:09:17', '2021-09-08 18:09:17', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52230', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(52232, 4, '2021-09-08 14:10:48', '2021-09-08 18:10:48', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>USC Beaufort’s Center for the Arts opens its exciting new season at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 18 at the Beaufort Theatre Company’s performance of “All Shook Up,” inspired by and featuring the songs of Elvis Presley.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Showtimes are 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 18; 7:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 24; and 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 25, as well as 3 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 19 and Sunday, Sept. 26. Tickets are $30 for adults, $25 for seniors and $15 for students, and are available at USCBCenterForTheArts.com. Tickets are also available through the box office from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday; by calling 843-521-4145; and at the door one hour prior to showtime.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Loosely based on Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, this hip-swiveling, lip-curling musical fantasy will have you jumpin’ out of your blue suede shoes with such classics as “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Hound Dog,” “Jailhouse Rock,” and “Don’t Be Cruel.”<br><br><em>Above: Chris Barr and Lauren Tillapaugh. Photo by Susan Deloach.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'USCB Center for the Arts opens season with All Shook Up', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'uscb-center-for-the-arts-opens-season-with-all-shook-up', '', '', '2021-09-08 14:10:49', '2021-09-08 18:10:49', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52232', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(52234, 4, '2021-09-08 14:11:57', '2021-09-08 18:11:57', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Gubernatorial candidate McLeod to visit St. Helena</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>State Senator Mia McLeod, a Democratic candidate for governor, will be at the Gullah Geechee Visitors Center at LyBensons Gallery &amp; Studio, 870 Sea Island Parkway, at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10, to get to know the citizens of Saint Helena and Beaufort County.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Senator McLeod, (District 22, Richland County), has made history as the first black woman in South Carolina history to enter the state\'s gubernatorial race. McLeod, 52, was elected to the State House in 2010 and the Senate in 2016.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Men’s, women’s clubs hosting GOP barbecue fundraiser</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Beaufort Republican Women’s Club and the Beaufort Federation of Republican Men will hold a fundraising event from 5:30 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 30 at the Quality Inn, 2001 Boundary Street in Beaufort.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The event will feature a barbecue buffet by Jimmy Fitts, a silent auction, and a beer and wine cash bar. The guest speaker will be State Senator Chip Campsen.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Tickets are $25 each, and there will be no tickets at the door. Mail checks to BRWC, P.O. Box 1835, Beaufort, S.C. 29901 prior to Sept. 22. For more information, contact Elaine Gantt at 843-379-0056.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>LIBPA Meeting set for Sept. 14</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Lady’s Island Business Professional Association will meet at 8 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 14, at the Beaufort Realtors’ Association Headquarters at 22 Kemmerlin Lane, Lady’s Island.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Robert Merchant, Acting Director of the Beaufort County Planning and Zoning Department, will be the featured speaker. Please stop by for coffee and conversation concerning our community.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>County hosting electronics recycling</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Beaufort County Department of Solid Waste and Recycling will host two free electronics recycling events for County residents from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 11, at Beaufort County Public Works, 9 Benton Field Road, Bluffton and Beaufort County Public Works, 140 Shanklin Road, Beaufort.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Citizens are asked to please remain in their cars during the event. Staff will unload electronics.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Any personal computers, laptops, CRT monitors, LCD monitors, CRT televisions, non-CRT televisions, printers, hard drives and miscellaneous electronics (microwaves, cell phones, radios, fax machines, and typewriters) will be accepted.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For more information about Beaufort County recycling events, call the Solid Waste and Recycling Office at 843-255-2736 or visit the website at www.beaufortcountysc.gov/recycle.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>County accepting applications for 2 percent tax grants</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Beaufort County Accommodations Tax Board is now accepting applications from organizations in Beaufort County wishing to receive grants from the 2 percent state accommodations tax fund.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>South Carolina law allows for a 2 percent tax levy on the rental of all transient accommodations to help provide financial support to promote tourism and fund tourism-related activities in municipalities and counties within the state.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As a result, individuals staying overnight in hotels, motels, inns, and vacation rentals pay 2 percent in addition to the statewide sales tax and any local sales and use tax applied to their lodging cost.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The current year application (2021/2022) is available online at https://bit.ly/3tioIPo.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Applications will not be accepted or reviewed if received incomplete or after 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 8.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Questions regarding the application process should be directed to Shannon Milroy at atax@bcgov.net or 843-255-2302.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Cougar Community Campus Clean-up</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>All Lady’s Island Middle School students, parents, teachers, staff, alumni and community friends are invited to join the first Cougar Community Campus Clean-Up from 8 to 11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 18.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Enjoy a fall morning with the LIMS community as we work together to “spruce up” our campus. No experience needed; just a willingness to help out.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A prize will be awarded to the homeroom class with the highest participation (students, parents and teachers). Contact Nan Burvenich, LIMS STEAM2 Coordinator at nan.burvenich@beaufort.k12.sc.us with any questions.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'NEWS BRIEFS', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'news-briefs-193', '', '', '2021-09-08 14:11:58', '2021-09-08 18:11:58', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52234', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(52236, 4, '2021-09-08 14:14:11', '2021-09-08 18:14:11', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Above: Finding shade on the beach at Hunting Island State Park is no problem as most people bring their own in the form of canopies, as seen here on Monday, Labor Day. Besides getting a day off from school and work, Labor Day also marks the traditional last day of Summer. Photos by Bob Sofaly.<br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":52185,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/09062021-Labor-Day-fun-2-9933.jpg\"><img src=\"http://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/09062021-Labor-Day-fun-2-9933-1024x746.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52185\"/></a></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->', 'LABOR DAY FUN', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'labor-day-fun', '', '', '2021-09-08 14:14:12', '2021-09-08 18:14:12', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52236', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(52238, 4, '2021-09-08 14:17:24', '2021-09-08 18:17:24', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Above: Daniel Hackenberger took his kids for a quick game of giant chess at the West Street Extension during First Friday. At left is son Bradley Hackenberger, who seemed to pick up the game pretty quickly. Just out of camera range are Christian and Scott Hackenberger. Photos by Bob Sofaly</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":52186,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/09032021-First-Friday-2-1888.jpeg\"><img src=\"http://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/09032021-First-Friday-2-1888-1024x750.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52186\"/></a><figcaption>Jumbo the Shrimp, who seemed a lot like Terri Ely, was on hand to help promote the Sea Island Rotary Club’s annual Charity Shrimp Race to be held Oct. 2, during the Beaufort Shrimp Festival. Jumbo and other Rotary representatives were at First Friday along Bay Street. For more information go to seaislandrotary.net.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->', 'FIRST FRIDAY', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'first-friday-6', '', '', '2021-09-08 14:17:25', '2021-09-08 18:17:25', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52238', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(52240, 4, '2021-09-08 14:18:40', '2021-09-08 18:18:40', '<!-- 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>Friends of Port Royal Cypress Wetlands guided tours</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>9 a.m., fourth Friday of each month. The Friends of Port Royal Cypress Wetlands (501c3) offers tours to the public. 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. Tours will be conducted by Master Naturalist Jill Moore from Moore To Life. 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>Ancestor of the Land – Rufus Daniel Mitchell</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursdays through Saturdays, Beaufort Arts Council Exhibition Hall, Mather School Museum, Technical College of the Lowcountry, 921 Ribault Road, Building 1. A Tribute by Bernice Mitchel Tate, Andy Tate and Dr. Derek Mitchell Tate to the Beaufort County Rural Black Farmer. An authentic Beaufort County, S.C. Gullah Cultural Heritage photographic, visual art, digital art, material culture exhibition and instillation experience celebrating the life and times of Rufus Daniel Mitchell (1913-1987), his family and the historic Sheldon farming community.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><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>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>Beaufort Sportfishing and Diving Club June meeting</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 9, 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. The topic is Spanish Mackerel. Captain Jason Woodham of MerriKohlOutfitters.com will discuss Tarpen and local by catches. This will include inshore and close by offshore locations, rods and reels, special rigs, and baits of choice. Beaufort Boat &amp; Dock Supply, Butler Marine, and Adams Marine Seminars again are drawing sponsors. Weigh in your favorite catch at the Port Royal Landing Marina – Safe Harbor – during regular hours. Charlie Depalo won the monthly $50 drawing for July. 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>Maye River Quilters Guild meeting</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>10 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 11 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>Beaufort SC Drum Circle</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>6 to 7:30 p.m., Monday, Sept. 13, Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park Pavilion. All are invited to share some good vibes with the Beaufort SC Drum Circle. Everyone is welcome to attend this family-friendly event. No experience is necessary. Rain or Shine. Please bring a chair, a friend, and maybe an extra drum or hand percussion instrument if you have one to share. For questions or to join our mailing list, email us at beaufortscdrumcircle@gmail.com or contact us on our Facebook page \"Beaufort SC Drum Circle\" or call Samuel Jones at 843-812-0032.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Christian Women’s Connection Luncheon</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>10 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 15, Hampton Hall Clubhouse, Beaufort. Join the Christian Women’s Connection for an elegant meal, pre-holiday season shopping, and program entitles “So What’s Normal Anyway?” With beautiful decorating themes, home decorator Debby Morris will demonstrate how to look at life in new and unexpected ways. Her two books \"Celebrate the Season\" and \"Joyful Journey Through Advent\" will be available, along with samples of her Advent recipes. We joyfully begin the 2021-22 year of outreach among women of the Lowcountry. Cost is $28 and must be prepaid by Sept. 8 to “CWC Bluffton,” care of Carol Mock, 607 Argent Way, Bluffton, SC 29909. For details, contact Julie at 602-750-5465 or Julie.ott.az@gmail.com.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Chamber visits the Chamber</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>4 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 15, Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce office, 1106 Carteret Street, Beaufort. The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce is hosting the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce to hear from Beaufort businesses and citizens. The reception will include state-level updates and an interactive, real-time survey about key issues. Register at https://bit.ly/3DvvUfK.</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, Sept. 16 – Wayne Graberbauer; Thursday, Oct. 21 – Alan Price; Thursday, Nov. 18 – Nick Poulin.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>TCL Culinary Institute Enrollment Expo</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>4 to 6 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 16, New River Campus, 100 Community Drive, Bluffton. Information on scholarships and financial aid, as well as application assistance, will be provided, and faculty and staff will be on hand to answer any questions. For additional details or to RSVP, visit www.tcl.edu/exporsvp.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Coffee with Colleagues – Military Hearts Matter</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>8:30 a.m., Friday, Sept. 17, Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce office, 1106 Carteret Street, Beaufort. Learn about Military Hearts Matter and enjoy breakfast networking. Register at https://bit.ly/3kwOHOY.</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, Sept. 18, Oct. 16, Nov. 20, Dec. 11, at the Wardle Family YMCA, 1801 Richmond Ave., Port Royal, offers CPR. Cost is $35 for YMCA certified course. Those interested need to register at the Y as space is limited and filled on a first come, first serve basis. Questions? Contact William Howell, Aquatics Director, 843-522-9622. To register visit the Y front desk or online at beaufort-jasperymca.org and click ‘Register for a Program’ at the top of the page.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Indivisible Beaufort Meeting on the Bluff</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>10 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 18, 809 Audusta Place, Pigeon Point, Beaufort. Christine deVries will give a review of the 2021 legislative session and a preview of the 2022 session. deVries is a former candidate for S.C. House District 123, Principal Consultant for deVries Consulting, Field Organizer for the S.C. Democratic Party, Board Member for Planned Parenthood Votes/South Atlantic and Treasurer for the Beaufort Democratic Party. deVries most recently developed information on redistricting to assist local citizens with Senate public hearings. Bring a chair. Wear a mask. There is parking in an adjacent public right of way area and along the street. 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(52242, 4, '2021-09-08 14:22:19', '2021-09-08 18:22:19', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Above: Vernita F. Dore <br><br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A longtime Beaufort ophthalmologist, a Hilton Head Island attorney, and a former senior official with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have been appointed to the Beaufort Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees by Beaufort County Council.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Board-certified ophthalmologist Dr. Jane Kokinakis, D.O., owner of Beaufort Eye Center, and Vernita F. Dore, former USDA Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development, joined the nine-member governing board this spring.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":52177,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"http://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Jane-Kokinakis-D.O..jpg\"><img src=\"http://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Jane-Kokinakis-D.O.-736x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52177\"/></a><figcaption>Jane Kokinakis D.O.</figcaption></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Kokinakis and Dore join Richardson LaBruce, another recent addition to the hospital board. LaBruce earned his B.A. from Davidson College in North Carolina and graduated magna cum laude from the University of Mississippi School of Law.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A native of Myrtle Beach, LaBruce is a partner with Hilton Head Island-based Finger, Melnik, Brooks &amp; LaBruce, P.A., and is the former chairman of the Beaufort Housing Authority. He serves on the hospital’s governance and finance committees.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Kokinakis replaces Dr. Faith Polkey, a pediatrician with Beaufort-Jasper-Hampton Comprehensive Health Services.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A graduate of Michigan State University, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kokinakis completed her residency in 2000 at Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She practiced four years in Pennsylvania and three in Michigan before moving to the Lowcountry. She also served six years on the board of the American Osteopathic Board of Ophthalmology &amp; Otolaryngology, writing and administering written and oral board exams.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":52174,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"http://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Richardson-LaBruce.jpg\"><img src=\"http://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Richardson-LaBruce-731x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52174\"/></a><figcaption>Richardson LaBruce</figcaption></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dore replaces Andrea Allen, who served as secretary of the board of trustees. She brings more than 25 years of experience in the economic development of rural communities throughout the U.S. Most recently she served as USDA Deputy Under Secretary, helping increase economic opportunity and improve the quality of life for rural Americans by addressing the needs of communities in housing, water and environmental infrastructure, broadband and telecommunications.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A graduate of the University of South Carolina, Dore served as state director of USDA Rural Development. In this position, she was responsible for the administration and supervision of 42 programs offered by the USDA in 46 South Carolina counties. During her tenure, she significantly increased financing for economic development in the state from an average $340 million to more than $900 million annually. Over the years, Dore has received numerous awards and honors for her contributions and leadership.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Other members of the Beaufort Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees include chair David House, vice chair William “Bill” Himmelsbach, secretary Dr. Steve Larson, finance chair Kathryn McDonagh, BMH Chief of Staff Dr. Kurt Ellenberger and Dr. Eric Billig.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', '3 added to Beaufort Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', '3-added-to-beaufort-memorial-hospital-board-of-trustees', '', '', '2021-09-08 14:22:20', '2021-09-08 18:22:20', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52242', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(52246, 4, '2021-09-08 14:30:57', '2021-09-08 18:30:57', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Stewart challenges Lutz’s Historic Review Board membership; she’s not backing down </strong><br><br>BEAUFORT – Beaufort City Council is facing pressure to remove or recuse not just one outspoken female from its appointed boards/ commissions, but two. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Maxine Lutz, one of the five members of the Historic District Review Board (HDRB), is being challenged by developer Dick Stewart of 303 Associates who contends she, as a former director of Historic Beaufort Foundation (HBF), is prejudiced against his projects.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In an Aug. 10 letter to the City Council, Stewart contends Lutz’s critical opinions about this downtown developments, particularly the proposed parking lot and new hotel on the corner of Scotts and Port Republic streets, are well-known thanks to an op-ed piece she wrote back in March, prior to being appointed to the HDRB.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Stewart also claims Lutz has a conflict of interest, as a representative of HBF on the review board, because the non-profit foundation joined an appeal filed by private landowner Graham Trask against the city’s approval of the parking garage and hotel.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Lutz disagrees with Stewart’s challenge and has a ruling from the state Ethics Commission to back her.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The opinion, issued Aug. 24, states since Lutz does not financially benefit by actions of the Foundation, she is not in conflict with ethics laws and does not have to recuse herself.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Charles Street apartments, known as the Cannon Building, were scheduled to come back to the HDRB for final approval this week but the project was withdrawn from the agenda.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The City Council also has the future of one of its two members on the city’s Election Commission on its plate.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Helen Pappas Spalding was one of the organizers of the recent “Audit the S.C. 2020 Vote” rally held at the Olde Beaufort Golf Club, and since “non-partisan” is one of the requirements for election commissioners, her appointment is now being challenged.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>On the ballot&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>PORT ROYAL – Speaking of elections, the town of Port Royal has one coming up in November and four candidates have filed for two council seats.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Incumbents Mary Beth Heyward and Daryl Owens met Friday’s deadline as did newcomers John Hazel and Edwin Gugino.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Heyward, who recently retired from Lowcountry Medical, has been on the council since 1992. Owens, who works with the Jasper County school district, is seeking his second full term.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Hazel is owner of Devil Dog Headquarters, a retail operation specializing in military memorabilia and chairman of the town’s parks and trees commission. Gugino is a resident of Shadow Moss neighborhood.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In 2017, Heyward and Owens ran unopposed in the city-wide, non-partisan elections.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Taking a look around ...&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>CHARLESTON – Sometimes, it can be enlightening to look at how other communities are dealing with similar issues, like flooding.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort and Port Royal recently completed the Mossy Oaks drainage project, a four-year $8 million project designed to improve existing flooding problems. The county-wide stormwater management program includes more protection projects, dependent on available money.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But take a look over at Charleston where residents of the Peninsula are working with officials on a multi-billion dollar plan to build a wall, or buffer around the low-lying area to prevent further sea encroachment.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The argument for the dikes won even more supporters recently when similar systems installed around parts of New Orleans worked as designed and appeared to lessen the damage from Hurricane Ida.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort County leaders, on the other hand, can’t agree to the establishment of a Coastal Resilience Overlay Zone, which creates a “buyer beware” clause for potential land buys in areas lower than 10 feet in elevation. The biggest opponents of the amendment – those in the real estate market – cite fear of “unintended consequences.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Good thing they’re not planning a wall.&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-48', '', '', '2021-09-08 14:30:57', '2021-09-08 18:30:57', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52246', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(52248, 4, '2021-09-08 14:31:51', '2021-09-08 18:31:51', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Mira International Foods, Inc., a food crafting and distributing company based in New Jersey, on Thursday announced plans to establish operations in the City of Beaufort. The $2 million-plus investment will create 28 new jobs, according to a news release.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Mira crafts and distributes food, beverage and snack items to more than 30,000 retailers in the United States. Some of the company’s bestselling products include coconut waters, coconut milk, white and brown sugars, a line of sauces, and tropical nectars.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The new 48,960-square-foot facility, located on Eleanore Fine Road, will increase the company’s operating capacity.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Mira is excited to invest in South Carolina and partner with its constituents to robustly grow its business,” owners of the company Mark and Monica Awadalla said in a release. “Beaufort is a strategic location, which allows us to harness the talents of a growing and vibrant workforce, often with the benefit of rigorous military experience. Situated between two of the most thriving ports in the country, Charleston and Savannah, our location is optimal as we can readily import key products that are essential for our business. Thank you, South Carolina, for your amazing welcome and for being so business friendly.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We are excited to welcome Mira International Foods to the City of Beaufort,” Beaufort Mayor Stephen Murray said.“The decision of this family-owned company highlights that out-of-state businesses recognize the pro-industrial climate of Beaufort and the State of South Carolina.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Food products company to open facility in Beaufort', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'food-products-company-to-open-facility-in-beaufort', '', '', '2021-09-08 14:31:51', '2021-09-08 18:31:51', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52248', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(52250, 4, '2021-09-08 14:33:01', '2021-09-08 18:33:01', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Lowcountry Jaycees are hosting the 4th annual Beaufort Food Truck Festival from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 9 on Paris Avenue in Port Royal.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The festival is free and open to the public. Food trucks will be on site providing a variety of delicious dining options. There will be live music from local musicians, a kid zone and an area to participate in a variety of games for the whole family.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Proceeds of this event will benefit Jaycee Camp Hope, a statewide residential camp for individuals with intellectual disabilities aged 7 and older. Camp Hope, established in 1969, strives to give campers healthy experiences outdoors through four summer sessions. Benefits include exercise, outdoor activities, personal growth, and social development with peers and caring adults.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Beaufort Food Truck Festival is the signature event of the Lowcountry Jaycees, also known as the Junior Chamber of Commerce. The Jaycees are the premiere leadership training and community service organization for men and women between the ages of 21–40. They promote leadership training and self-improvement by providing service and support for our community.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Sponsorship opportunities are available, as well vendor spots for artisans/crafts ($100) and food trucks ($275). For more information, contact Ashley Doucette or Nicklas Mayrand at beaufortfoodtruckfestival@gmail.com or call 843-940-8645.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Food Truck Festival returns Oct. 9 in Port Royal', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'food-truck-festival-returns-oct-9-in-port-royal', '', '', '2021-09-08 14:33:01', '2021-09-08 18:33:01', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52250', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(52252, 4, '2021-09-08 14:34:42', '2021-09-08 18:34:42', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort’s Rick Buning, 72, enlisted in the United States Marines in Orlando in 1967. After Boot Camp at Parris Island and Infantry training, he became a tank repairman. He served with the 1st Tank Battalion in Da Nang, where he was injured. After recuperating in Jacksonville, he returned for an extended second tour in Da Nang working with tank retrievers. He separated from the Marines in 1971 as a Sergeant. Thereafter, he used the GI Bill to earn an engineering degree from the University of Florida and then worked in construction for 35 years.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":52172,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Rick-Buning-Young.jpg\"><img src=\"http://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Rick-Buning-Young-975x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52172\"/></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 – RICK BUNING', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'veteran-of-the-week-rick-buning', '', '', '2021-09-08 14:34:43', '2021-09-08 18:34:43', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52252', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(52256, 4, '2021-09-08 14:40:21', '2021-09-08 18:40:21', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Above: Beaufort Eagle Brandon Smalls, left, held up the Benedictine’s Za’Quan Bryan long enough to let Owen Davis move in for the tackle during their non-region game Friday night at Beaufort High School. The Eagles bested the Cadets, 33-23, to improve to 3-0. BHS will host West Ashley at 7:30 p.m. Friday. Photos by Bob Sofaly.</em> </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>By Justin Jarrett </strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Beaufort Eagles have run the Georgia gauntlet.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Tyler Haley threw a touchdown pass to Zyrin Odom and added two 1-yard touchdown runs in the second half, and Beaufort High’s defense slowed down another Peach State power in a 33-23 home win over Benedictine on Friday night.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Haley passed for 282 yards and a score and added 53 rushing yards and two scores, Amariee Morris rushed for 121 yards and a TD, and Odom finished with six catches for 136 yards in an impressive offensive display from the Eagles.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort gashed the Cadets on the ground with Morris and Haley picking up big chunks, and Haley picked apart the defense, throwing deep jump balls for Odom, whose basketball prowess has translated splendidly to the gridiron, and finding McLeod Reichel tight end Michael Dennison underneath. Reichel caught six passes for 73 yards, and Dennison added six grabs for 68 yards.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Eagles marched down the field on the opening drive, punching it in on a 2-yard Morris run, but Benedictine’s Justin Thomas took the ensuing kickoff 90 yards to tie it at 7.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":52189,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/09032021-Benedictine-@-BHS-football-2-2054_edited-1.jpg\"><img src=\"http://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/09032021-Benedictine-@-BHS-football-2-2054_edited-1-1024x781.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52189\"/></a><figcaption><em>Beaufort’s Amarlee Morris, right, gains yardage during the first half of the non-region game against the Benedictine Cadets on Friday night</em>.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Haley and Auburn commit Holden Geriner traded punches, as Haley and Odom hooked up on a 17-yard fade to regain the lead before Geriner hit Za’Quan Bryan for a 32-yard TD to draw even again. Benedictine seemed to have made a pivotal stop when the Eagles punted from near midfield in the waning minutes of the half, but the Cadets coughed up the ball on the return, and Beaufort cashed in with a 36-yard Joe Caprarola field goal for a 17-14 halftime lead.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Caprarola added a 21-yard field goal to stretch the lead to six after a strong goal-line stand from the Cadets, and Beaufort’s defense came up with a stop, but Benedictine pinned the Eagles deep, and penalties backed them up farther.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The momentum turned when the Eagles’ punt snap sailed out of the end zone for a safety, and after the free kick, Thomas promptly broke a tackle and raced 44 yards for a score to give Benedictine a 23-20 lead with 4:01 left in the third quarter.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Haley and the Eagles kept marching. They moved down the field with precision, and Haley capped it off with a 1-yard plunge to push Beaufort back in front.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Then the defense showed its mettle, forcing a fumble to set Beaufort up at the Benedictine 35, leading to another Haley sneak that all but sealed it.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Geriner and the Cadets didn’t go quietly, driving deep into Beaufort territory before a fourth-down stop gave the ball back to Haley to finish the job.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Eagles (3-0) will take on their first Palmetto State opponent of the season when they host West Ashley on Friday.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Beaufort completes Georgia sweep with win over Cadets', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'beaufort-completes-georgia-sweep-with-win-over-cadets', '', '', '2021-09-08 14:40:22', '2021-09-08 18:40:22', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52256', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(52259, 4, '2021-09-08 14:41:54', '2021-09-08 18:41:54', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>&nbsp;<strong>By Mike McCombs&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A U.S. Marine recruit was found dead Tuesday morning at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According to Beaufort County Coroner David Ott, a recruit from 3rd Recruit Training Battalion was “found deceased at about 7:30 a.m., apparently from a fall from the balcony.” He said that is all the information that would be released at this time.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>An autopsy is scheduled for 8:30 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 9, at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in Charleston.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According to MCRD Parris Island spokesperson Capt. Philip Kulczewski, the incident is under investigation by the Naval Criminal Investigation Service (NCIS). The recruit’s identity will be released 24 hours after the next of kin notification.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Again, this incident is currently under investigation, no further details can be released at this time,” Kulczewski said in a statement. “The Marine Corps maintains high training standards as well as thorough safety precautions. All safety incidents are taken seriously.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Tuesday’s death marks the second time this year a recruit has died at Parris Island.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Nineteen-year-old Dalton Beals of Pennsville, N.J. died in June while taking part in The Crucible, the extremely difficult exercise recruits undertake near the end of their training to become Marines. The more-than-two-day exercise concludes with a 9-mile hike.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beals suffered heat injuries and could not be revived.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Mike McCombs is the editor of The Island News and can be reached at TheIslandNews@gmail.com. </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Recruit found dead Tuesday at Parris Island', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'recruit-found-dead-tuesday-at-parris-island', '', '', '2021-09-08 14:41:54', '2021-09-08 18:41:54', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52259', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(52261, 4, '2021-09-08 14:44:25', '2021-09-08 18:44:25', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>&nbsp;Most people of a certain age can tell you exactly where they were on Sept. 11, 2001.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Like the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., or the explosions of the Challenger and Columbia space shuttles, vivid sights and sounds enrich our memories of that day in ways that make it unforgettable.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I remember it was a Tuesday morning, and I had just risen after working late the night before at the newspaper. I rolled off my side of the bed and reached to grab the remote for the little television atop the dresser. I pressed the red power button and waited to see what the news of the day might be.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My wife had left the house already to take the children to school, and my only company was the little flatscreen coming to life.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The “Today” show was responding to reports of a plane crashing into the World Trade Center. Images on the screen showed smoke pouring from the North Tower. Early speculation was there had been some sort of horrible mistake by air traffic controllers. I flipped channels, trying to see what the other networks were broadcasting.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I heard my wife’s keys jingle as the front door opened at the other end of the hallway. She called out, “What is going on?!? The people on the radio are saying ...”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As she spoke, a second plane appeared on the television screen and vanished into the side of the South Tower.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Turn on the TV!” I yelled. “Somebody is trying to blow up the World Trade Center!” A fireball erupted from the other side of the building and debris rained onto the street below.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We watched with the rest of the world as smoke billowed from the&nbsp;burning buildings. Later came the terrible sights of desperate people trying to escape the flames. Then came the collapse of the towers, first one and then the other, and the manic crowds evading the rubble and soot.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I had called the newspaper office and asked whether I needed to come in. “Not yet,” was the answer. “They’re working on a bulldog.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I didn’t know that term at the time, but a bulldog is the early edition of a daily paper. Bulldog editions are the ones you see in movies, dropped on street corners for vendors to hold up and call out to passersby, “Extra! Extra! Read all about it!”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It was unusual for us to do a bulldog, but the news warranted the special effort. I was sure my immediate supervisor in online already had a plan for the newspaper’s website. In the whirlwind of the day’s news cycle, I realized my call to the newsroom probably was as much of a nuisance as anything.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I was watching from the sidelines like so many others. I felt useless, but my feelings didn’t matter that day.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As we come to the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terror attacks, which will be commemorated. I ask myself, what about Sept. 12? What about Sept. 13 and the days, weeks and months that followed? Didn’t we try to get along then? Didn’t we forget the usual silly things that divided us? Didn’t we unite in the face of a common foe?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Sure, there were snags. It wasn’t long after the tragedies before conspiracy theories started: The president knew beforehand! The Pentagon was hit by missiles, not a plane! The military shot down that plane in Pennsylvania! The Twin Towers didn’t fall, they were blown up from the inside!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But we brushed aside that ignorance to rally behind the notion the terrorists would not win, that they would not change us and make us give up our ways of life. They would not make us forsake our freedoms.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Years later, that kind of unity feels like a relic of a bygone era. Why can’t we come together now like we did then? We face a foe that’s claimed 600,000 souls, more than 200 times as many who died that horrible day 20 years ago. Why aren’t we all chipping in?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When President George W. Bush declared, “Either you are with us, or you are with the terrorists,” some criticized the provocative divisiveness of his statement. At least back then we looked abroad for threats.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Now we can’t even get along with ourselves.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We owe it to ourselves and the memories of the many people who died that day to remember the commonality we sought after they perished. We should remember and seek it again.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><br><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><br><br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>&nbsp;<strong>CITY TO MARK 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF 9/11&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The City of Beaufort invites area residents to a ceremony Saturday, Sept. 11, at the Henry C. 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(52265, 4, '2021-09-08 14:51:18', '2021-09-08 18:51:18', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>&nbsp;<strong>By Mike McCombs&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In February, Helen Spalding was appointed to a six-year term on the City of Beaufort’s non-partisan Election Commission by the City Council.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Now her presence on the commission is in question.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Spalding was involved in the organization of the far-right Audit The SC 2020 Vote Rally held Aug. 30 at the Olde Beaufort Golf Club. She publicized the rally before and afterward on her social media pages, and her email address was listed on a flier advertising the event as the RSVP contact.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Mayor Stephen Murray said that he learned of Spalding’s involvement in the rally on the night of Monday, Aug. 30. He characterized his feelings on the matter as “disappointment” and said he conveyed that message in a phone conversation with Spalding later in the week.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Spalding could be removed from the position, but the City Council would have to vote to remove her. Murray said that the Council needed time to do its homework and would likely seek legal advice, as well, and discuss the matter in executive session at the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting. That meeting is slated for Tuesday, Sept. 14.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As of press time, Spalding had not responded to an email from The Island News seeking comment.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According to the City of Beaufort website, “Members of the Beaufort Elections Commission assist at polling places in the City of Beaufort during elections. They also are present during the certification&nbsp;of votes. The commission is comprised of two members, who serve a term of six years. The board meets twice a year. The commission coordinates with the Beaufort County Board of Voter Registration &amp; Elections.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The city’s code on the non-partisan municipal election commission states, “The city and its municipal election commission shall remain responsible for the total cost of conducting all municipal elections including providing the supplies to be used at the precincts, the certification of all candidates, the designation of polling places, the inspection and visitation of polls during election day, the recruitment and assignment of poll managers, securing telephones for the polling precincts, the hearing of challenged ballots and ruling on any other protest and/or complaints regarding the election or its procedures and the certification of election results.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In its emails over the past week, the Northern Beaufort County Democratic Club has encouraged its members to contact Murray and members of the City Council and voice their concerns over Spalding’s activities in relation to her presence on the commission.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In recent emails, the group characterizes the Audit The SC 2020 Vote Rally, as well as the upcoming Sept. 11 “Election Fraud &amp; Audit Committee” event at the Beaufort Hilton Garden Inn in Hilton Head, which Spalding has also championed, as events “intended to undermine confidence in our democratic electoral system.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Clearly she does not belong on this commission,” the group said in Sept. 2 email.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>About 250 people showed up at the Aug. 30 rally that included speakers Seth Keshel and Lin Wood, along with several others.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Keshel is the author of a widely spread but debunked conspiracy theory that former President Donald Trump won seven key states that were instead awarded to President Joe Biden.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A Pro-Trump lawyer and Beaufort County resident, Wood was sanctioned recently, along with several other lawyers who filed lawsuits challenging the results of the 2020 election.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"Sanctions are required to deter the filing of future frivolous lawsuits designed primarily to spread the narrative that our election processes are rigged and our democratic institutions cannot be trusted,\" U.S. District Judge Linda Parker, of the Eastern District of Michigan, wrote in her 110-page opinion.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The lawyers are ordered to reimburse attorneys\' fees that the city of Detroit and Michigan state officials paid to defend the lawsuit, and they are to take legal education classes. Parker also referred the case to the jurisdiction where each lawyer was admitted to the bar for the appropriate discipline, which could include disbarment.<br><br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>WATCH FOR YOURSELF</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Here are videos of four speakers from the Aug. 30 Audit The SC 2020 Vote Rally held at Olde Beaufort Golf Club.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>John Di Lemme: </strong><a href=\"https://rumble.com/vlys3f-john-di-lemme-at-the-audit-the-sc-2020-vote-rally-august-30th-2021.html\">https://rumble.com/vlys3f-john-di-lemme-at-the-audit-the-sc-2020-vote-rally-august-30th-2021.html</a></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Jarrin Jackson: </strong><a href=\"https://rumble.com/vlx2nj-jarrin-jackson-at-the-audit-the-sc-2020-vote-rally-august-30th-2021.html\">https://rumble.com/vlx2nj-jarrin-jackson-at-the-audit-the-sc-2020-vote-rally-august-30th-2021.html</a></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Seth Keshel: </strong><a href=\"https://rumble.com/vlyug5-seth-keshel-at-the-audit-sc-2020-vote-rally-august-30th-2020.html\">https://rumble.com/vlyug5-seth-keshel-at-the-audit-sc-2020-vote-rally-august-30th-2020.html</a></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Lin Wood: </strong><a href=\"https://rumble.com/vlywhk-lin-wood-at-audit-the-sc-2020-vote-rally-august-30th-2021.html\">https://rumble.com/vlywhk-lin-wood-at-audit-the-sc-2020-vote-rally-august-30th-2021.html</a></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><br><em>Mike McCombs is the editor of&nbsp;The Island News and can be reached at TheIslandNews@gmail.com.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Beaufort election official helped organize right-wing rally', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'beaufort-election-official-helped-organize-right-wing-rally', '', '', '2021-09-08 15:09:14', '2021-09-08 19:09:14', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52265', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(52267, 4, '2021-09-08 14:56:09', '2021-09-08 18:56:09', '<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2> <strong>Beaufort Mayor Murray, BMH doctor sit down to discuss COVID, vaccines as cases remain high in county, state </strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Above: Tony Junker, right, of S&amp;K Signs and Designs, adjusts one of his cameras on Dr. Luke Baxley, left, an emergency room physician with Beaufort Memorial Hospital, prior to the start of the online “Community Conversation” on Tuesday at the home of Beaufort Mayor Stephen Murray, center. Beaufort has seen an explosion of new COVID-19 cases. Dr. Baxley said he has written COVID as “cause of death” far more times than he ever thought he would. Photo by Bob Sofaly. </em><br><br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>&nbsp;<strong>By Mike McCombs&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In what he referred to as his “first” Community Conversation, hinting there might be more to come, City of Beaufort Mayor Stephen Murray sat down Tuesday, July 31, with Dr. Luke Baxley, a, Emergency Room physician at Beaufort Memorial Hospital, in Murray’s home to discuss COVID and vaccines as the numbers remain high at BMH and across the county and state.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported 3,757 new cases of COVID and 28 COVID deaths on Tuesday with a positivity rate of 12.3 percent.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Over the three-day holiday weekend, there were 16,628 news cases reported, along with 164 deaths statewide, according to DHEC.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There were 91 new cases reported in Beaufort County on Tuesday, but the rolling seven-day average for new cases is at 157. There were 13 COVID deaths reported over the last week in Beaufort County.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>At BMH, there were 53 COVID patients Monday, 46 of those unvaccinated. Ten are in the ICU and eight are on ventilators – all unvaccinated.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Baxley, a doctor for 13 years, has worked in the BMH ER for roughly a decade. He visited Beaufort City Council abut six months ago to talk about vaccines.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I thought it might be informative for some folks,” Murray said. “… over the last three or four weeks, I’ve been fielding a lot of questions about vaccines, about their efficacy, about their safety, which makes me a little uncomfortable because I’m a mayor, not a medical doctor. And I thought it would be good to have Dr. Baxley come on and chat.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Murray asked his own questions for the first part of the conversation before viewers had their questions addressed.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Here’s a sampling of roughly a third of the conversation. <strong>To watch the conversation in it’s entirety, visit <a href=\"https://bit.ly/3jRvMzq\">https://bit.ly/3jRvMzq</a>.</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>* * *</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Murray: </strong>Will you talk a little bit about what your day looks like at the ER and what you and the nurses and other doctors are having to deal with at BMH on a daily basis?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Baxley: </strong>We do shift work and we come in and pick up patients who are waiting to be seen. Most of it used to be your run of the mill emergencies, some of it, mixed in, your primary care. But rapidly, that’s turned into COVID. COVID, COVID, COVID, and more COVID. And complications of COVID. Initially in the first wave and the second little hump, we were fearful taking care of these people. We were all unvaccinated. We waited and waited, if we could just hold out for this vaccine and finally put an end to this. And it did, and we found that it’s been underutilized. Really underutilized. We’ve given this virus a chance to mutate, and it has. I’m sure all you guys are familiar with the Delta variant, more virulent, more aggressive, way more contagious. More likely to give you symptoms, more likely to put you in the hospital, more likely to kill you. And that’s what 80 percent of the infections were seeing at the hospital are, the Delta variant. And it’s frustrating because it’s … entirely preventable.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>* * *</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Murray: </strong>I understand that your seeing between 140 and 180 patients a day coming into the ER?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Baxley: </strong>Yes.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Murray: </strong>Which is pretty significant …</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Baxley: </strong>Initially we saw kind of a drop, with people afraid to come to the hospital. But now that that’s kinda gone away, and people are coming in, and we’re getting COVID and regular emergencies and it’s just stockpiling. … The bed situation is dire, the beds are filling up. The people who get sick with COVID and are coming in to the hospital, it’s not a two-day stay or a three-day stay. These people stay for weeks or months and occupy a bed in the hospital that would be used for the care of other patients. That’s now not available.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Murray: </strong>You went live today about your day. You treated a guy patient who had a heart attack, I think …</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Baxley: </strong>Oh yes. Treated a heart attack today in the hallway. No monitor, no … well, we eventually got help. And the only place to put them was in the hallway because every bed was occupied and a large majority of that was from patients with COVID. Unvaccinated patients with COVID.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>* * *</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Murray: </strong>I keep telling people, being unvaccinated and going into the hospital, you’re really putting other people that are not COVID patients at risk.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Baxley: </strong>Absolutely. That’s kind of what I’ve been talking about for a while. COVID doesn’t just hurt people that get COVID. This is how COVID kills people that don’t get COVID. It occupies the hospital bed where they should be treated. It fills up the hospital to max capacity and there’s limited resources to take care or what we normally take care of – heart attacks, stokes, car accidents, trauma.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>* * *</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Murray: </strong>Are you vaccinated?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Baxley: </strong>Oh yeah.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Murray: </strong>And I understand like 96 percent of physicians are vaccinated?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Baxley: </strong>Absolutely. Yep. And nursing staff. And PAs. And staff. And mid-level providers.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Murray: </strong>I heard over 80 percent (at Beaufort Memorial). Besides the travel nurses, besides the contract nurses, you’re over 80 percent vaccinated.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Baxley: </strong>Yeah. And climbing.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Murray: </strong>And so you think everybody who’s eligible should go get vaccinated?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Baxley: </strong>Yes.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Murray: </strong>And so you think the vaccines are safe?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Baxley: </strong>I do. I do. And it’s not just me, but all of the governing bodies of the major academic institutions agree and have put forth in very firm language saying that all patients 12 and older should be vaccinated.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>* * *</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Murray: </strong>FDA gave approval last week …</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Baxley: </strong>Yes.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Murray: </strong>… which I think was a really important milestone …</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Baxley: </strong>Huge.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Murray: </strong>… because I’ve heard from a lot of folks, “Well, it’s not even FDA approved.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Baxley: </strong>Huge milestone.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Murray: </strong>But I hear often from folks that the vaccines were developed so quickly and how were we able to develop them so quickly and because they were developed so quickly, there’s a concern. I tell folks, “It’s good to be skeptical these days.” I’m a skeptic by nature. I think it’s important for folks to do there own research, to look at things, to ask questions, to look at different sources. But at a certain point, you have to make a decision based on all the data that’s presented to you. So will you talk a little bit about the FDA approval process or the clinical trials or the why the perception that is was created so quickly may be inaccurate?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Baxley: </strong>Like how it was pushed out so fast and how it’s brand new and it’s got to be dangerous because one day it was not here, and now it is here? I get that question a lot, and it has to do, … of course it’s multi-factorial, … the way they pushed it out so fast … both in study design and some factors they had in their favor, one of which is anytime you try to study a new medication or new vaccine, you have to have willing participants to participate in the study. And that’s one of the hardest parts is going knocking on doors and like, “hey, can we get you to participate in this trial?” A lot of people …</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Murray: </strong>Don’t want to be guinea pigs?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Baxley: </strong>Right. Well, not now. When it first rolled out and the vaccine trials started, hundreds of thousands of people tried to sign up to participate in this trial, so there was no shortage of participants. The other thing is the data analyzed throughout the world was made freely available, so people in Chine sequenced the genome of the virus, and instead of keeping it to themselves, they released it,and gave charge to whatever scientist could start working on this. And the other thing is that the mRNA, the science behind it is not necessarily new. It was already around. For decades, for 20 years. They’ve already used it in Guinea and Sierra Leone to stop an ebola outbreak. … So the science was there, the participants were there. They green lighted it and fully funded it and pushed it forward. The analogy is, the best way to put it … you’re in an ambulance, you’re sick or injured and you need to get to the hospital quickly and safely. You just turn the sirens on and everyone moves out of the way and you make it easily to the hospital. … They green lighted it, they funded it, they had a ton of willing participants and they studied it quickly. They didn’t skip any of the steps that the FDA requires for approval. There’s a clear step-wise process that they have to follow to … be approved. They didn’t skip any of those steps. There’s two governing bodies that look at and analyze the data that come from these safety trials, and those two, one advises the CDC and one advises the FDA, and they’re made up of scientists. Not politicians or government officials. These are scientists and doctors at the top of their field that loo at this data and say, with certainty, that this is safe and this is effective. And honestly, it’s the safest vaccine that we have to date.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>* * *</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Baxley: </strong>I’ve never seen small pox. And I’ve never seen polio. And I never will. Because someone made a vaccine. And people took it. And it’s gone.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Mike McCombs is the editor of The Island News and can be reached at TheIslandNews@gmail.com.</em><br><br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>BEAUFORT COUNTY SCHOOLS STILL HIT HARD</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>From Aug. 31 through Sept. 5, 220 more students and 16 more faculty and staff members in the Beaufort County School District have tested positive for COVID.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The number of students quarantined is 2,839, roughly 13.5 percent or a little more than one in eight students. 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We also have the advertisement for the political event on Sept. 7, once again organized by Helen Spalding,” Harvey said. “It is my opinion that these advertised political activities constitute political management, which is prohibited by state law to be conducted by a member of the Election Commission. No one is saying that Ms. Spalding cannot engage in these political activities and cannot&nbsp;organize or manage these&nbsp;political rallies, but under restriction of the state statute, she cannot do so as a member of the City Election Commission.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There were no public comments made before Mayor Stephen Murray called for the vote. Spalding did not attend the meeting.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Harvey said that he believed the decision was a clear one.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“In my opinion, yes. 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The commission coordinates with the Beaufort County Board of Voter Registration &amp; Elections.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Now the commission has a vacancy. Murray said there is not a timetable for the spot to be filled.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Mike McCombs is the editor of The Island News and can be reached at TheIslandNews@gmail.com.&nbsp;</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Council removes Spalding from Election Commission', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'council-removes-spalding-from-election-commission', '', '', '2021-09-15 14:22:10', '2021-09-15 18:22:10', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52314', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(52316, 4, '2021-09-15 14:20:00', '2021-09-15 18:20:00', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>&nbsp;<strong>By Mike McCombs&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Even for a Beaufort County Council meeting, this one was out there.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The end result Monday night was Beaufort County Administrator Eric Greenway announcing that Beaufort County employees and visitors would be required to wear masks in all county buildings beginning Tuesday before the Council had&nbsp;even voted on its COVID ad&nbsp;hoc committee’s recommendations to Greenway, which included that same mask policy.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As the Council debated the list of recommendations, discussing in particular whether or not to separate the controversial mask requirement from the other recommendations, it became clear it had become an exercise in futility.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“There’s nothing on this list that the county administrator doesn’t have the unilateral authority to do. So whether we pass this or do not pass this, the county administrator can do any of those items on this list. So I’m not sure why it’s important that we do this,” Councilman Paul Sommerville said. “If we take it off, he can still consider it. If we leave it on, he can still consider it. So I’m not sure what this accomplishes. Where we are now, if we pass this or not, the county administrator has the absolute authority to to any of the things or not.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Council voted on separating the mask requirement from the other recommendations to Greenway. Only Brian Flewelling, Logan Cunningham and Mark Lawson were in favor.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“If what Mr. Sommerville said is true, then what is the point of the group?” Councilman Logan Cunningham asked. “There’s no point in any of this. If he had this ability the whole time, I don’t know if that’s true or not, then what is the point of the entire ad hoc group? It’s completely irrelevant.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Flewelling called the recommendations “redundant” and “ridiculous,” and questioned if the point was “looking for some kind of publicity.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Cunningham, in what he promised were his final comments on the topic, said he could only assume from the signs already being put in place outside the building that the mask requirement was going to happen.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>And that’s when Greenway stood up and told Cunningham he was correct.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Tomorrow morning, effective at 8 o’ clock, any county employee or any member of the public that enters a county building or property will be expected to wear a mask. Those masks must adhere to CDC guidelines. There will be kiosks provided with other PPE. There will be gloves and sanitizer for anybody that wants to use those as well,” Greenway said over objections from several members of the public in attendance. “You’re exactly right. We have to get ready because we have to put up signage and things like that. We couldn’t wait until the morning to put up signs so those signs started going out today because we have a lot of properties that we have to cover, and me being the planner that I am, we’ve started planning for that to take effect in the morning.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“There will also be an email sent out with a video from me to every employee that will explain as kindly and as gently as I can as to why I feel as the county administrator these steps are necessary. So I appreciate the work of the committee. The committee served to be an advisory function to give me a set of recommendations so it was clear what those recommendations could be after being worked upon. And after reviewing those recommendations with my team of employees, we decided to implement many of the things on that list. Many of the things on that list we have been doing for nearly two years now. … It’s a very difficult situation. It’s a very difficult situation for me.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Greenway said there had been 54 COVID cases among Beaufort County Employees, but 32 had come since August. There is one county employee hospitalized right now.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“If there’s any chance that what some people call a piece of cloth can assist me in preventing at least one of these people from having to go through what I’m seeing this one employee go through, I will take that chance,” Greenway said emotionally.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“It’s not your decision,” someone yelled from the gallery.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“It is my place to do it. And I will do it, I have to do it, I must do it,” Greenway responded. “And I would appreciate your understanding. Councilmember Cunningham, I understand you don’t agree with it. I get that. I appreciate that. You’re entitled to your opinion, but I also ask you to put yourself in my particular situation. I have employees that are getting sick. I have employees that are having to quarantine because their children are in the school, and the school has refused to mask up. It’s a difficult situation.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“You should resign,” a member of the public said as Greenway finished. “Tyrant,” shouted another.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Even after Greenway announced the coming mask requirement, a vote was still held on passing the complete list of recommendations on to the administrator.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Once again, Flewelling, Cunningham and Lawson objected, and the measure passed 7-3.<br><br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Mike McCombs is the editor of The Island News and can be reached at TheIslandNews@gmail.com.</em><br><br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>&nbsp;<strong>LATEST COVID NUMBERS&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There were 4,269 new confirmed and probable COVID cases reported statewide on Tuesday, and the state’s rolling seven-day average sits at 4,443. There were 43 deaths.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There were 109 new confirmed and probable cases reported Tuesday in Beaufort County. Beaufort County’s seven-day average of new cases is 128.6.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There were nine COVID deaths in Beaufort County from Sept. 5 through Sept. 11.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As of Tuesday evening, there were 58 COVID patients in Beaufort Memorial Hospital, down from an all-time high 60 on Monday. Just seven of those 58 are not vaccinated.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A dozen patients are in the ICU and a dozen are on ventilators. Only a single vaccinated patient is in the ICU and on a ventilator.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>– Staff reports&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Masks required in county buildings', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'masks-required-in-county-buildings', '', '', '2021-09-15 14:20:20', '2021-09-15 18:20:20', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52316', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(52318, 4, '2021-09-15 14:21:00', '2021-09-15 18:21:00', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>&nbsp;<strong>From staff reports&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>With more than half of the student body in quarantine as a result of being deemed a close-contact of someone with COVID-19, Whale Branch Middle School (WBMS) will be temporarily shifting to virtual instruction this Friday for one full school week, according to a release from the Beaufort County School District (BCSD).&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This temporary, all-virtual, learning period is scheduled thru Friday, Sept. 17. Regular face-to-face instruction will resume on Monday, Sept. 20. The decision to change the mode of instruction was made to mitigate any potential spread of the virus and ensure the continuity of learning for all students.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“The decision to transition an entire school to virtual learning, even temporarily, is not made lightly,” Superintendent Frank Rodriguez said in a release, explaining that each school’s situation is complex and unique to their circumstances. “As school and district administrators, we take many factors into consideration when analyzing the impact that COVID-19 is having on a school’s&nbsp;ability to effectively and safely continue normal operations.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Through Sunday, Sept. 12 the total number of positive cases for the BCSD for roughly the first three weeks of the school year sits at 787 students and 75 faculty and staff members.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Throughout the entire district, there are 2,254 students and 38 faculty and staff members quarantining. That’s just shy of 11 percent of Beaufort County public school students.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>BCSD does not require masks. The Beaufort Board of Education is awaiting a S.C. Supreme Court ruling on a mask mandate enacted by Richland County before voting on a mask mandate of it’s own</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>At WBMS, virtual instruction will be provided following the normal school day schedule. Teachers will Zoom live instruction to students during their regularly scheduled class time.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Any WBMS student in need of a hot-spot device to assist with internet connectivity can obtain one from the school’s front office.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Student meals will continue to be provided during this time frame. WBMS will be sharing information about meal pick-up times with their families.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We realize this temporary shift to virtual learning is an inconvenience for families,” said Rodriguez. “But, we are prepared to do what is necessary to keep our students and staff safe.”<br><br><em>Photo by Bob Sofaly</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Whale Branch Middle School moves to temporary virtual instruction', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'whale-branch-middle-school-moves-to-temporary-virtual-instruction-2', '', '', '2021-09-15 14:21:23', '2021-09-15 18:21:23', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52318', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(52645, 4, '2021-09-30 10:41:00', '2021-09-30 14:41:00', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>By Mike McCombs</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Beaufort County Board of Education has called an emergency meeting for 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30, at the district office with a single item on the agenda – to address board member William Smith’s postponed motion from the Aug. 23 meeting: “I move that the Beaufort County School Board of Education make mandatory mask wearing in Beaufort County Schools.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A Federal District Court on Tuesday evening blocked South Carolina\'s ban on mask mandates in schools, ruling that South Carolina’s budget provision prohibiting schools from imposing mask mandates for students and teachers discriminates against students with disabilities in violation of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>State Education Superintendent Molly Spearman issued a memorandum to S.C. school district superintendents Wednesday, Sept. 29, addressing the court’s ruling on Budget Proviso 1.108: “In light of the Court’s ruling, the SCDE strongly suggests schools and districts consult with their legal counsel on actionable steps that may need to be taken to make reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities under these Federal laws. (Referring to the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act, Title II of the Americans With Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Under the American Rescue Plans (ARP) Act, school districts who received Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Funding were required to create and post publicly on their website A Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan. In this plan, districts were asked to address how they were addressing each of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) recommendations for mitigating the spread of COVID-19, including the universal and correct wearing of masks. Those districts that made reference to Proviso 1.108 as rationale for not following the CDC’s recommendations in their plan will need to revise their plans immediately as a result of the court order.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In a Twitter post on Wednesday, Gov. Henry McMaster said, “I completely disagree with a federal judge temporarily blocking parents from choosing if their child should wear a mask in school. We have already filed a notice of appeal and will take this fight to the U.S. Supreme Court if necessary.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After several meetings and a lot of public comment, for and against, the Beaufort County Board of Education had voted to postpone a vote on Smith’s Aug. 23 motion until the S.C. Supreme Court had ruled on two legal challenges to budget proviso 1.108. Given the Federal court ruling, the second of those two rulings may never happen.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There is no mention on the agenda for Thursday night’s meeting of a period for public comment.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Mike McCombs is the editor of The Island News and can be reached at&nbsp;<a href=\"http://theislandnews.com/\">TheIslandNews.com</a>.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Beaufort County school board schedules emergency meeting for Thursday night', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'beaufort-county-school-board-schedules-emergency-meeting-for-thursday-night', '', '', '2021-10-01 06:44:07', '2021-10-01 10:44:07', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52645', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(52321, 4, '2021-09-15 12:50:16', '2021-09-15 16:50:16', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This is the first in a series of three articles on Veterans’ Administration hearing care and military service-connected disability for hearing problems. This column will answer, among other things, 23 questions about the Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System’s audiology services.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According to the Department of Veteran Affairs Hearing Services website at</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>https://www.research.va.gov/topics/hearing.cfm#more, hearing loss affects approximately 37.5 million Americans aged 18 and older, including more than half of those older than age 75. Hearing problems, including tinnitus, which is a perceived ringing or other type of noise in the ears are by far the most prevalent service-connected disability among American Veterans.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Some hearing loss can be reversed through surgery or medication. In other cases, hearing loss is permanent but can often be improved through the use of hearing aids.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As of fiscal year 2020, more than 1.3 million Veterans were receiving disability compensation for hearing loss, and more than 2.3 million received compensation for tinnitus, according to the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) compensation report (see https://www.benefits.va.gov/REPORTS/abr/docs/2020_compensation.pdf).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The VA employs more than 1,370 audiologists, 410 audiology health technicians, and 450 speech-language pathologists, making VA the largest employer of audiologists and speech-language pathologists in the United States. They provide hearing services that include screening and prevention, treatment of hearing loss and balance disorders, tinnitus education and management, and auditory rehabilitation services to optimize residual hearing at 490 VA sites of care.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Lowcountry’s world-class Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System (RHJVAHCS) provides hearing health care services to veterans living from the N.C.-S.C. border to Hinesville, Ga., and as far west as Orangeburg. All eligible veterans living in the S.C. coastal counties, east of I-95, and the Savannah and Hinesville, Ga., areas are supported by RHJVAHCS.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System operates three full-service audiology (hearing care) clinics. Those clinics are located at:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center, 109 Bee Street, Charleston, S.C. 29401; phone: 843-577-5011 (General Number); Audiology Hours of Operation, M-F, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Myrtle Beach VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC), 1800 Airpark Drive, Myrtle Beach, S.C. 29577; phone 843-477-0177, Audiology Hours of Operation, M-F, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Savannah VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic, 1170 Shawnee Street, Savannah, Ga., 31419, phone, 912-920-0214, Audiology Hours of Operation, M-F, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As the volunteer Vice President for Veteran Affairs for the Association of the US Army (AUSA) Coastal S.C. Chapter and as a hearing-impaired veteran, who uses the Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System for hearing care, I am frequently asked the following kinds of questions about the RHJVAHCS’ audiology services.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list {\"ordered\":true} -->\n<ol><li>Are the RHJVAHCS Hearing Clinics modern and do have the best available hearing aids and services?</li></ol>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Answer: </strong>The RHJVAHCS Audiology Department has the modern equipment and highly-qualified staff needed to provide a wide variety of services and to fit and repair hearing aids from the largest hearing aid manufacturers.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list {\"ordered\":true} -->\n<ol><li>How many patients does the RHJVAHC Hearing Clinic capable of serving simultaneously?</li></ol>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Answer: </strong>The Audiology Department is capable of providing services to 80 veterans each day.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list {\"ordered\":true} -->\n<ol><li>How many doctors (*otolaryngologists or audiologists), technicians, and other employees work at the RHJVAHCS Hearing Clinic?</li></ol>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Answer: </strong>The Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System’s Audiology Department currently employs 11 audiologists and 2 Hearing Aid technicians. The department is looking to add an audiologist at our Myrtle Beach CBOC and a hearing aid technician at the Savannah CBOC. Audiologists are clinical doctorates who diagnose, manage, and treat a patient’s hearing, balance, or ear problems.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>*Note: </strong>An otolaryngologist is a physician who specializes in ear, nose, and throat disorders. An audiologist is a hearing health professional who identifies and measures hearing loss and will perform a hearing test to assess the type and degree of loss.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list {\"ordered\":true} -->\n<ol><li>How can a veteran find out if he or she needs a hearing aid?</li></ol>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Answer: </strong>Veterans can call to schedule a hearing test directly with an audiologist at one of the three sites in Charleston, Myrtle Beach, or Savannah or have their Primary Care Team submit an Audiology Consult request to Audiology. The audiologist will collect case history, perform a comprehensive hearing test, and recommend hearing aids; as appropriate.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list {\"ordered\":true} -->\n<ol><li>How does a veteran in the footprint of the RHJVAHCS make an appointment at the hearing clinic (Online thru My Healthy Vet, direct phone call, etc.)? What phone number(s) does the Veteran call?</li></ol>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Answer: </strong>You can schedule an audiology appointment by phone or online. The fastest way to make all your VA appointments is usually to call the VA Medical Center or community care health facility where you want to receive care. The Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center’s Appointment number 843-577-5011; the Myrtle Beach CBOC phone is 843-477-0177; and the Savannah, Ga., CBOC number is 912-920-0214.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The schedule is online at https://www.va.gov/health-care/schedule-view-va-appointments/.</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 -->', 'Hearing problems most prevalent military service-connected disability', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'hearing-problems-most-prevalent-military-service-connected-disability', '', '', '2021-09-15 12:50:17', '2021-09-15 16:50:17', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52321', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(52323, 4, '2021-09-15 12:57:38', '2021-09-15 16:57:38', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Friends and foes alike recently scolded me that I will not convince folks to get vaccinated for COVID-19 by calling them “stupid.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Certainly, this is correct. I apologize, and merely say choosing not to get vaccinated is not a smart career move. That is the best non-insulting wise counsel I can offer, in this case.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Born and raised in Texas, I’ve lived in the Deep South more than half my life; four years in North Carolina and 42 years in Beaufort, which I consider my home. The downside of the “recent unpleasantness” manifests itself in ways even the most dedicated Confederates could not have imagined. This stupefies my ability to understand “southern culture.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Deep within “southern culture” lives the concept of individual freedom and state’s rights. Dedication to that concept, especially in South Carolina, preserved slavery in the Union when the Republic was born. The dedication to “individual freedom” is responsible for the foolish and dangerous argument that not getting vaccinated is a sunshine patriot’s statement of political freedom.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Balderdash, this is a public health issue, period!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Today, South Carolina has the highest COVID-19 infection rate in the WORLD (on a pro-rata population basis) and almost 800,000 cases so far; surely something to be ashamed of. Yet, our governor refuses to mandate proven lifesaving measures of vaccination and wearing masks.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>COVID-19 gives not a damn if you are White or Black; Democrat, Republican or Independent; young (those most impacted today), or old.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Nationwide, folks 65 years old and older have an 82 percent full-vaccination rate. In striking contrast, eight southern states, plus Texas, have fewer than 50 percent fully vaccinated.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A simple truth is these misguided southern politicians have ruinously failed their duties to protect the health of their state’s citizens. Scandalous numbers of new infections, especially among the young; increasing deaths (more than 1,500 daily); and the overflow of hospitals that prevent doctors from attending to non-COVID-19 life-threatening medical conditions of others, paint an ugly canvas.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Southern governors continue to raise the ante on their efforts to block mask and vaccine mandates, as if it were some kind of nonsensical poker game between them to see who can be the most Draconian. Sitting upon the throne of the highest statewide office, states where COVID-19 infections are highest in the U.S., they seem blind to this catastrophic medical and public health emergency. It is truly unwise for them to actively obstruct their states’ wiser officials, such as school boards, that fight the good fight against a folly resistant to a deserved swift and ignominious death.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Kentucky’s junior U.S. Senator, a physician no less, touts Ivermectin, a drug for treating parasites – mostly worms – in farm animals. The FDA, CDC and AMA have sent out desperate warnings about its dangers. Ivermectin is not a therapeutic or prophylactic treatment for COVID-19. A judge recently ruled that doctors can refuse prescribing Ivermectin to patients that request it. The Senator, however, doesn’t encourage his constituents to get vaccinated, even though infections have more than doubled in just the past month.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Ignoring proven safety measures – vaccination and wearing masks – is foolishness of the first order. The FDA predicts that before the end of the year, another 100,000 of our citizens will die needlessly in the absence of wholesale increases in vaccinations and mask-wearing, especially among the younger population. Tennessee has the highest rate of infection among children, and their hospitalization rates exceed previous highs.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In southern states, including Texas, legislatures have passed laws prohibiting school districts from requiring students and teachers to wear masks. In just the past couple of weeks in the Miami area, 13 school staffers have died from COVID-19. Alarming increases in deaths prove these are supremely bad decisions by elected officials. Are these governors allergic to medical science?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>World-wide, America has the most COVID-19 deaths, more than 650,000, and counting. It won’t be a “Merry Christmas” if deaths soar to 750,000, as predicted without massive increases in vaccinations. How many unnecessary sacrifices of our kinsmen/women will it take for decision makers to see the light?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I’m outraged. You should be outraged, too.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>War against COVID-19 vaccination and wearing masks is not a political game. These proven preventatives are the only verified safeguards against this deadly killer. It has absolutely nothing to do with individual freedom or States’ rights, no matter how often certain people would have us believe that it is.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The failures of these governors and legislators to perform their sworn duties and live up to their moral responsibilities to protect their citizens blossoms here in the South, along with the azaleas. Because of this irrationality, those who live here are the losers.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Some readers may think I am talking politics. They’re dead wrong. And I mean dead. This is about something far more important — the health, safety and well-being of all Americans. Politics be damned. When will they ever learn?<br></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. You can reach him at david.m.taub42@gmail.com.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Why is the Deep South still so broken?', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'why-is-the-deep-south-still-so-broken', '', '', '2021-09-15 12:57:39', '2021-09-15 16:57:39', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52323', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(52371, 4, '2021-09-15 13:50:24', '2021-09-15 17:50:24', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Palmetto Goodwill announces new CEO</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Brian Itzkowitz will be the next chief executive officer of Palmetto Goodwill and its affiliate, Palmetto Goodwill Services starting Oct. 25. He will take the reins from interim CEO Lorna Utley, who has led the organization since April and guided the longstanding nonprofit during their executive transition.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The hiring of Itzkowitz signals a new era for Palmetto Goodwill, where focus will be on expanding community partnerships, growing resources and mission services, and continuing financial sustainability.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Publix gives $135,000 to Lowcountry Food Bank</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Lowcountry Food Bank announced Monday that Publix Super Markets Charities has donated $135,000 to Lowcountry Food Bank to purchase fresh produce for the food insecure neighbors the organization serves. The funds will also be used to purchase a new box truck for the Lowcountry Food Bank to replace an aging vehicle that must be retired.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>During Hunger Action Month in September, Publix Super Markets Charities will donate $5.5 million to 300 Feeding America member food banks and other nonprofit organizations as part of their ongoing support to alleviate hunger and help local communities within Publix\'s operating area.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'BUSINESS BRIEFS', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'business-briefs-38', '', '', '2021-09-15 13:50:25', '2021-09-15 17:50:25', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52371', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(52326, 4, '2021-09-15 13:02:25', '2021-09-15 17:02:25', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I’m tired, aren’t you? It seems like we all are, for sure.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Tired of the pandemic. Tired of the virus. Tired of humming “Happy Birthday” while we wash our hands. Tired of bottles of sanitizers and germ-killing wipes. Tired of Googling mask effectiveness. Tired of wearing masks. Tired of social distancing. Tired of not seeing family and friends.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>And increasingly, many of us are tiring of the people who keep denying the dangers of the coronavirus and refusing to take it seriously. These people who refuse to wear masks or get the vaccines that would help bring all this closer to being behind us are the biggest reason we all have to keep dealing with both.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>See, I’m a comic book collector. More accurately, I’m a lifetime comic reader. I’m a fan of DC Comics. Superman is my guy. I think I went into journalism because his alter-ego, Clark Kent, grew up on a farm outside a small town and went into journalism.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But most of the best stories over the years have been about Batman. And if you read more than a handful of stories about crime-plagued Gotham City and the Dark Knight detective’s never-ending battle to fight that crime, you come away with one inescapable conclusion: Batman is his own worst enemy.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>His rogues gallery is without equal. The Penguin. Catwoman. Clayface. Mr. Freeze. The Riddler. Scarecrow. Ra’s al Ghul. Hush. Hugo Strange. Bane. Killer Croc. And of course, The Joker. No other superhero faces a lineup like this.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>And no matter how many times Batman ruins their plans or beats them to within an inch of their lives, they never stop trying. Why? Because they know Batman doesn’t kill.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This unwritten agreement between the bad guys and the good guy gives these bad actors license to try whatever they want. This has parallels in our real world.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>People who put their personal choices and rights over the good of the general populace are not dissimilar from the villains who prioritize their greed and personal gain over the welfare of the citizens of Gotham.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We don’t have a Caped Crusader with a personal code of conduct, but we do have a Constitution with guarantees these people use like a permission slip to be objectors. How many times have we heard, “It’s my personal choice”? “It’s my body”? “I have rights”?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Of course, you do. We all do, but none of us live in isolation from the rest of the people on the planet. What you decide and do individually can have consequences for others. And we “others” are tired of your selfishness.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In his essay in The Atlantic, “Vaccinated America Has Had Enough,” David Frum divided the response to the pandemic along political lines. Trump followers and other conservatives are decidedly less supportive of measures Biden voters and some independents willingly adopt to fight the virus.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Pro-Trump America has decided that vaccine refusal is a statement of identity and a test of loyalty,” Frum writes. This has devastated red states, most of which have Trump acolytes in their governor’s mansions and are led by Republican-dominant legislatures. But they’d rather be red and dead than miss a chance to own the libs.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Paul Krugman wrote in The New York Times on “The Quiet Rage of the Responsible” and the dishonesty of personal choices that aren’t.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“When you reject your shots or refuse to mask up, you’re increasing my risk of catching a potentially deadly or disabling disease, and also helping to perpetuate the social and economic costs of the pandemic,” he states.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We have been hearing for more than a year now that we should wear kid gloves when dealing with people who are deniers or hard to convince. Incentives were offered. Concert tickets. Free food. Some states offered to pay people outright to get the vaccines.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>None of that worked, and now stronger measures are in order.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>President Biden has raised the stakes, mandating federal employees and contractors get vaccinated and that large private employers require the vaccine for their workers. He has ordered that schools require vaccines for teachers and staff. He instructed the Travel Security Administration to double fines for passengers who refuse to wear masks.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“If you break the rules, be prepared to pay,” Biden said in an address to the nation. Good!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Soft touches don’t work on hard heads. It\'s hammer time.</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 -->', 'It’s past time to handle these Jokers', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'its-past-time-to-handle-these-jokers', '', '', '2021-09-15 13:02:26', '2021-09-15 17:02:26', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52326', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(52328, 4, '2021-09-15 13:07:02', '2021-09-15 17:07:02', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I believe most grow up admiring a hero or an idol, a conglomeration of their hopes and aspirations.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As far back as I can remember, I was in awe of her. She was the type to attract people of all backgrounds.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Unlike many her age and even older, she welcomed people, gave them hope that no matter how insurmountable the challenge, dreams are attainable, the pursuit of happiness is possible.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Enamored by her grace as she faced scrutiny, always holding her head high despite judgment and ridicule, I wanted desperately to know more about her. I watched how she remained the center of attention, enduring expectations of so many at once. I saw her betrayed, belittled, and let down by those trusted to speak on her behalf.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Yet, she stood firm, committed to helping many find a better life.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Over the years, she remained my hero. Time did very little to change my mind; if anything, it solidified my opinion.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She stumbled, veering towards paths uncertain and dark, but still carried herself in such a way that intrigued many. Complicated it must have been to shoulder such weight, hopes, and dreams of all of those about her.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She wasn\'t perfect, but she never failed to reach out to the tired, the poor. Occasionally I saw her sway but never bend.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Not until the day she broke.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In the clear morning sun, helplessly, I watched them try to destroy her. Their violent attack brutalized her, leaving her vulnerable, piercing her with every blow.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Faithful friends ran fiercely to her defense, using their bodies to shield her from further injury. With each tear that fell down her stoic face, pain rippled across the once intact world, bringing tidal waves of change.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The images of all for which she had worked, all that she had built … crumbling, destroying the lives of huddled masses. She cried out in the voices of mothers holding children, warriors that served faithfully, and those that sought refuge beneath her stars in their darkest hour.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Cries that riveted all that we knew, poignantly disrupting the protection of her shield. Disoriented and shaken, moments of despair, disbelief shattered confidence and calm. Astonishing all that know her, she lay wounded at the hands of hate.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>From near and far, they came running to help her stand. Refusing defeat, the best among us carried her until their last steps, vowing vengeance. Ordinary men and women became extraordinary in an instant, defending her to the death.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Disagreements dissipated, bonds strengthened with a collective purpose – to see her rise. Knees bruised from prayer. Men and women were leaving all they knew to defend her honor.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Streets adorned with pride, people taking down fences to better see the needs of their neighbors — colors of allegiance honored with dignity acknowledging the brave and connecting friend to foe, brother to brother. United, we stood.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Twenty years ago, I saw her fall. The worst of humanity brought out the best of humanity all in the very same day. The pain, palpable as the rubble of destruction, in the hearts of all those who loved her, caused a flood of tears drowning normalcy and sending peace in search of higher ground. Our star-spangled banner yet waved as planted on the debris of freedom interrupted and in solidarity of grief.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The attack wounded the American way, her spirit ignited, her rage unmatched.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Sept. 11, 2001, a day that darkens our history, led to days that illuminated it. It was dawn\'s early light on Sept. 12, 2001, that gave truth to our fight, resolve to our nation, and a resurgence of the brave. Lest we forget the power of the united as we find our way home from the uncertain and dark paths of a nation divided.</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.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'United we stood', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'united-we-stood', '', '', '2021-09-15 13:07:03', '2021-09-15 17:07:03', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52328', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(52330, 4, '2021-09-15 13:09:22', '2021-09-15 17:09:22', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It is Tuesday, and I’m sitting in the lobby of the Hotel Coolidge in White River Junction, Vt. The Coolidge is a throwback to the 1920s — small rooms, low ceilings and long dark corridors. But our room is spotless, the lobby comes with coffee, the staff is upbeat.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My wife and I are at The Coolidge because we wanted to spend time at the least visited National Historic Site in the United States — that being the home of Augustus Saint-Gaudens. I also wanted to see the sculptor’s bronze tribute to Robert Shaw and the 54th Massachusetts Regiment.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Saint Gaudens also sculpted Abraham Lincoln, William T. Sherman and Admiral David Farragut. Bronze castings (from the original molds) are scattered around the bucolic, sparsely-peopled site. One gets to see these sculptures and the two studios where Saint-Gaudens did his work with a large crew of assistants. But the big draw is Shaw and the 54th.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Colonel Robert Shaw, a 25 year-old Harvard drop-out, is seen advancing on Fort Wagner with his Black infantry. It is their faces — stoic, stern African American faces – that give this huge piece its drama, its beauty. Although the 54th was raised in Boston, these were free Black men from Ohio, Indiana and New York. These were Black men who wanted to show they were willing to die — and die they did in July of 1863.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The battle at Fort Wagner on Morris Island was an undisputed disaster for the 54th. It was a frontal assault against the dug-in, bunker-protected Confederates. In the process, the 600-man Regiment sustained 281 casualties — almost half its strength — with 54 killed and 48 never accounted for. The sand-dune fort, reinforced by The Citadel graduate Johnson Hagood and a regiment from Georgia, withstood repeated assaults as well an apocalyptic bombardment from Federal gunboats.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For years I owned a small cottage at Land’s End on St. Helena, and this is where the 54th was camped prior to their assault on Ft Wagner. For a few years, I worked at Penn Center, and I’ve now learned that the 54th would sometimes march up the Land’s End Road to the Brick Baptist Church.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After Fort Wagner, most of the wounded were treated at “The Castle” on the Point, and some may be buried at Beaufort’s National Cemetery. The Beaufort connections are manifest.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If nothing else, Fort Wagner demonstrated the now obvious fact that these men would fight with tenacity. And they were willing to die.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It wasn’t the end of the war, but it meant that the 3.5 million white men available for duty in the North, could be supplemented by freed slaves who were making their way toward the Union lines — to William Tecumseh Sherman in particular.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A year after the Battle of Fort Wagner, Sherman began his invasion of the South, famously giving the City of Savannah to Abraham Lincoln as a Christmas present. When he departed Savannah, the rag-tag Confederate forces under Hardee didn’t know where Sherman was going. Would it be Charleston or Columbia or Augusta?&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It was clear that Sherman wanted to keep the Confederate Army, such as it was, confused and divided. Historians now say that Sherman knew Charleston was then a ruin, and of no military significance, and was always headed to Richmond, Va., to meet up with Ulysses Grant and bring an end the end of the Civil War. Charleston was not in Sherman’s line of march.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In 1888, Augustus Saint- Gaudens sculpted Sherman in his New Hampshire studio — though the aging general was allegedly irritated during the 18, two hour-long sittings. One can now see the General’s irascible face in the Saint- Gaudens’ studio.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In 1892 it was decided that Saint-Gaudens would do a larger, heroic statue of Sherman for New York’s Central Park. It was decided that the General would be on his horse, led by a young, toga-wearing woman, and the work would be clad in gold leaf.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>And so, for some years, the gleaming statue was a destination for grateful Union veterans and a few outraged, oath-swearing Confederate veterans. But the gold gilding was losing its luster. In November, 2013 Sherman was re-gilded at cost of $500,000.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A year later, for unknown reasons, the re-regilded statue began to peel, actually losing parts of its coating. And so funds were again raised, and the Ohio warrior was made golden once more. This time the gold leaf seems to be sticking.&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 -->', 'Sherman retaining his luster this time', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'sherman-retaining-his-luster-this-time', '', '', '2021-09-15 13:09:23', '2021-09-15 17:09:23', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52330', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(52332, 4, '2021-09-15 13:14:59', '2021-09-15 17:14:59', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>By Wes Kerr</strong><br><br>As we reached a much-anticipated summer here in 2021, it looked like the end of the COVID-19 pandemic was in sight. Local case numbers started to significantly dip, and vaccines began rolling out for the general public.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>That was the first time I felt like we could have a normal fall free of worries about the virus that has haunted us for more than 18 months.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>However, as we sit here at the beginning of September, it sure feels a lot like where we were in 2020.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Several schools are shut down due to rising case numbers, more and more people young and old are being hospitalized, and ICU beds are filling up across the country. This was incredibly saddening last year, but now it’s even more so. Because this time, these outbreaks could be prevented.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The main argument I’ve seen against the COVID-19 vaccine is that people are too hesitant or scared to take it. But these shots were not just jumbled together at the last minute.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In 2002, the SARS outbreak that spread across the globe and especially in Asia was caused by a coronavirus strain, a similar one to the variants that now cause COVID-19. So scientists across the world actually had a head start on what these vaccines would look like. Research was done for nearly the past 20 years, and when this novel virus began to spread rapidly in March 2020, they were ready to create the vaccines.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Then, the major pharmaceutical companies administered multiple phases of trials to an increasing number of adults of all ages and backgrounds. In Pfizer’s Phase 3 trial, more than 43,000 participants received the doses. After just the first shot, the vaccine was 95 percent effective. Moderna’s clinical Phase 3 trial of over 28,000 individuals achieved 94 percent effectiveness.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you are shipwrecked, and are given a device that gives you a 95-percent survival rate versus another that is far more risky, why would you say no to the better option?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Additionally, the COVID-19 vaccines not only significantly reduce your chances of infection, they will also reduce the severity if you were to have a breakthrough case, which is extremely rare.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In fact, 98.7 percent of all COVID hospitalizations in South Carolina are from the unvaccinated. The bottom line is this: if you get the vaccine, you severely reduce your chances of getting sick and dying from this virus.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Since the pandemic’s spread is incredibly rampant at this point, our only hope in ending this surge is by getting our community vaccinated. Very soon, children 12 and younger will get their turn as well.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If everyone pitches in and gets their shots, we will no longer have to close schools, wear masks, or fill up our ICU beds. And, of course, we won’t have to worry about postponing our high school football and sports schedules.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This past week, I interviewed Whale Branch Early College High School football star Joseph Hicks, who has led the Warriors to an impressive start in 2021 with a fourth-place ranking in the SCHSL Class 1A poll. But what impresses me the most about Hicks’ team is not its play on the field — it’s the team’s commitment to staying safe off the field and getting the vaccine.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Hicks and most of his teammates are fully vaccinated. The Warriors have committed themselves to wearing masks and practicing social distancing in situations where the spread of the virus is more likely in hopes of avoiding the quarantines that have shut down so many other programs.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We all should follow their example and help our community defeat this invisible opponent. Then we can return our kids to in-person school, enjoy big events and gatherings, and help us all live healthy and enjoyable lives.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It’s time for everyone in the Lowco to roll up our sleeves, and get vaccinated.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Wes Kerr is a graduate of Hilton Head Island High School and Davidson College. He reports on local sports for LowcoSports.com and is co-host of the LowcoSports Lowdown and Lowco Pigskin Podcast.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Beating COVID-19 is going to be a team effort', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'beating-covid-19-is-going-to-be-a-team-effort', '', '', '2021-09-16 11:22:03', '2021-09-16 15:22:03', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52332', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(52334, 4, '2021-09-15 13:15:48', '2021-09-15 17:15:48', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>By LowcoSports.com</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Kai’Shawn Jenkins and Keith Chisolm hooked up for two touchdown passes, Jakhi Pusha threw a TD pass to Ray Pryor, and Darrell Cummings, Clifton Major, and Joseph Hicks all added rushing TDs as the Warriors (2-0) rolled to a Region 7-1A road win, 41-0, over St. John’s (0-4).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After putting on the best show of the young season in Week 0 with a thrilling 54-50 win over Calhoun County, the Warriors had found themselves sitting at home the previous two Fridays after opponents canceled due to COVID-19 protocols.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Whale Branch routs St. John’s, 41-0', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'whale-branch-routs-st-johns-41-0', '', '', '2021-09-15 13:15:49', '2021-09-15 17:15:49', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52334', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(52336, 4, '2021-09-15 13:17:17', '2021-09-15 17:17:17', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>By Brackin Lambert</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Battery Creek’s football team looked strong in the first two quarters, going into halftime tied with visiting Andrew Jackson, but the Dolphins defense could not hold off Trey Thompson, who posted four scores as the Volunteers won, 34-20, Friday night at Dolphins Stadium.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Will White threw two touchdown passes to Dreshaun Brown, and Jeremiah Dilbert rushed for a score, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Thompson’s big night.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We made progress from Week 1, I believe we grew up as a team,” Dolphins coach Terrance Ashe said. “Some of our young guys really started to come along, and some of our older guys started to feel more comfortable.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After a White fumble on Creek’s first drive, the Vols recovered inside the Dolphins 10 and pushed through on an end around two plays later. Creek’s defense stayed hot on Andrew Jackson’s heels, forcing a three and out to take over at the AJ 49.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>White connected with Brown on a 12-yard out route to pick up a first down, and following a pass interference call, Dilbert ripped off a 19-yard scoring run, breaking several tackles to tie the game at 7 with just more than two minutes remaining in the opening quarter.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Quatrell Livingston secured a tipped ball from the Vols’ Hammond Wrenn to put Creek in business midway through the second quarter. Brown rushed for 42 yards over two plays to put Battery Creek deep in the red zone, but a misplay placed the Dolphins outside of the 20.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Ivan Huerta was set up for a 29-yd field goal attempt, but a roughing the kicker penalty moved the Dolphins to the 11. Creek couldn’t convert, though, and went to the half tied.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Thompson opened the second half with a long 15-yd run for the Volunteers to put them in Dolphins territory and broke off another big play before finishing off the strong opening drive with a TD run from the 4. Andrew Jackson added another TD in the third quarter as Wrenn found Moe Danzy on a post route.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Battery Creek’s offense found its way through the air as White connected with Brown on a beautiful 52-yard pass to pull the Dolphins within seven with less than four minutes to play in the quarter, but the Vols answered right back as Thompson found an opening and scored from 52 yards out.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Thompson pushed across his fourth score of the night from 10 yards out to put the Vols up 34-13 in the fourth. The duo of White and Brown connected again late in the fourth from 22 yards out to make the score 34-20.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Everything goes back to controlling us at the end of the day,” Ashe said. “We have to be able to do our job.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Battery Creek travels to Manning on Friday with kickoff scheduled for 7:30 p.m.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Andrew Jackson’s Thompson too much for Battery Creek', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'andrew-jacksons-thompson-too-much-for-battery-creek', '', '', '2021-09-15 13:17:17', '2021-09-15 17:17:17', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52336', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(52338, 4, '2021-09-15 13:18:21', '2021-09-15 17:18:21', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort High School’s top-seeded girls tennis player Sophie McMullen returns a backhand to Hilton Head Island High School’s Emily Ruckno during the second set of their singles match Thursday afternoon at Beaufort High School. McMullen lost in straight sets to Ruckno 0-6, 0-6. The Eagles as a team lost 6-0, to the visiting Seahawks. Photo by Bob Sofaly.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'BHS TENNIS', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'bhs-tennis', '', '', '2021-09-15 13:18:22', '2021-09-15 17:18:22', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52338', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(52340, 4, '2021-09-15 13:23:38', '2021-09-15 17:23:38', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Above: Beaufort’s Brandon Williams, right, clears the way for Amariee Morris during the first half of the Eagles’ non-region game against West Ashley on Friday, Sept. 10, at Eagles Stadium. The Eagles went on to win, 38-7, and stretched their winning streak to four games. The Eagles will be on the road for Game 5 this week, traveling to face 2-0 Oceanside Collegiate Academy. Photos by Bob Sofaly.</em><br><br><strong>By LowcoSports.com</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Even when they weren’t at their best, the Beaufort High Eagles looked pretty good.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Tyler Haley threw three touchdown passes to three different receivers, and the Eagles’ defense turned in another dominant performance as Beaufort overcame five uncharacteristic turnovers to rout visiting West Ashley 38-7 on Friday and improve to 4-0.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The turnovers were the only thing that could slow down Beaufort’s offense, as Amariee Morris gashed the Wildcats for 124 yards and a touchdown on 24 carries and Haley was 12-for-19 for 217 yards and three TDs and rushed for 35 yards on four carries.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":52292,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/09112021-W.-Ashely-@-BHS-football-1-2522.jpg\"><img src=\"http://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/09112021-W.-Ashely-@-BHS-football-1-2522-801x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52292\"/></a><figcaption><em>Beaufort High School running back Amariee Morris is tackled hard by two West Ashley defenders during the first half Friday night, Sept. 10, at Eagles Stadium. The Eagles went on to win, 38-7, extending their record to 4-0 to remain atop Region7-4A.</em><br></figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Haley hooked up with McLeod Reichel seven times for 117 yards and a score, hit Zyrin Odom three times for 85 yards and a TD, and tossed a TD pass to tight end Michael Dennison in another impressive offensive performance.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort’s defense was once again up to the task, surrendering a touchdown pass in the second quarter but nothing more. Linebacker James Dennison took an interception back for a touchdown, Carter Bowersox forced a fumble that Zach Talbert recovered, and Marcus Brown and Michael Morales added picks for the Eagles’ dominant defense.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>West Ashley’s lone score of the night cut the margin to 14-7 midway through the second quarter, but Haley hooked up with Reichel for a 35-yard touchdown just before halftime to make it 21-7 at the break. He then found Odom for a 35-yard score to open the second half, and the rout was on. Joe Caprarola booted a 35-yard field goal before Haley capped the scoring with a 7-yard toss to Michael Dennison.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort (4-0) travels to Oceanside Collegiate for a tough road test Friday.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Eagles overcome miscues to rout Wildcats', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'eagles-overcome-miscues-to-rout-wildcats', '', '', '2021-09-15 13:23:39', '2021-09-15 17:23:39', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52340', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(52342, 4, '2021-09-15 13:25:17', '2021-09-15 17:25:17', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Reusable diapers are those that people can wash or send to a diaper service for a clean replacement.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Parents and caregivers may choose reusable diapers for many reasons, including concerns about waste, a desire to avoid exposing the infant to the chemicals in some disposable diapers, and beliefs that reusable diapers are better for infants’ sensitive skin.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Here is more information about reusable diapers, including the health benefits, potential risks, and some other sustainable options.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>What are reusable diapers?&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Reusable diapers come in many forms. The simplest option is a cloth diaper with safety pins that keep the moveable parts of the diaper together.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The older cloth options tend to require complex folding and a considerable amount of time to assemble, so many people choose premade cloth diapers with inserts and snaps.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Some diaper services launder cloth diapers, then return a weekly or monthly supply of clean, recycled diapers.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Parents and caregivers may also choose to wash cloth diapers at home. Some people use a combination of reusable and disposable diapers for convenience, while others rely exclusively on reusable options.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Health benefits&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There may be some health benefits associated with using reusable diapers, especially for infants with skin conditions such as eczema. For example:&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The infant can feel when the diaper is wet, which may support early potty training.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Depending on the type of diaper, the infant may have less exposure to harmful chemicals, including pesticides and fragrances. For example, organic cotton diapers are pesticide-free.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Cloth diapers may be more breathable, which can help reduce skin irritation.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Infants with allergies may have skin reactions to certain fabrics or chemicals in disposable diapers. Switching to cloth diapers, or using disposable diapers less often, may reduce exposure to allergens and other irritants.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Other benefits&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Many parents and caregivers choose cloth diapers because of concerns about sustainability, waste, or the environment. However, research does not clearly support one option as the environmentally superior choice.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Some people even believe that the cost of manufacturing cotton diapers and repeatedly washing them is as bad or worse for the environment as filling landfills with diapers.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>However, little scientific research has compared cloth diapers with disposable diapers, and most studies on the topic are very outdated. One thing remains constant, reusuable diapers don’t contribute consistent fill to the continued creation of ‘Mount Trashmores”. In 1989, the American Public Health Association published a warning about the environmental perils of filling landfills with diapers. This came after the discovery that diapers accounted for 3 million tons of waste per year in the United States alone.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Research from 2008, meanwhile, highlighted the carbon footprint of disposable diaper production and reusable diaper cleaning.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The study revealed that disposable diapers had a climate change impact of about 550 kilograms (kg) of carbon dioxide equivalents over the 2.5 years that infants typically need them. The impact of reusable diapers was slightly higher, at 570 kg of carbon dioxide equivalents.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>However, the study authors note that the impact of reusable diapers depends on how a person washes them. For example, washing them in full loads and hanging them to dry, rather than using a clothes dryer, could reduce the environmental impact by 16%.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In addition, reusing the diapers on more than one infant can significantly reduce waste and the overall environmental impact.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>That said, parents and caregivers who choose reusable diapers may choose them for reasons other than environmental impact, including:&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>liking the appearance of reusable diapers&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>cost savings, depending on the type of diaper they choose and their method of laundering&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>wanting to support local or small businesses that produce or clean reusable diapers&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>not wanting to support large diaper companies&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Considerations&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Cloth diapers do not work for everyone. The drawbacks of this choice include:&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>People do not always save money with cloth diapers. Buying high-end diapers or using a laundering service can be a big investment and may even cost more than disposable options.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Cloth diapers can be inconvenient. Washing cloth diapers can be an immense burden for new parents and caregivers who also need to juggle work, family obligations, other children, and self-care. Those who choose laundering services may still find reusable diapers inconvenient when out and about.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The environmental benefits of cloth diapers are unclear. Parents and caregivers who choose reusable diapers solely for their environmental impact should research all options and take steps to ensure that they are laundering them in a sustainable way.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Cloth diapers are not a typical choice. This may mean that other caregivers — such as grandparents, staff at daycare centers, or baby-sitters — may be reluctant to use them or struggle to put them on an infant.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Using cloth diapers does not guarantee a lack of chemical exposure. Some cotton and other fabrics may contain dyes, bleaches, fragrances, or remnants of pesticides. Laundry detergent may also include fragrance or other chemicals.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Other sustainable options&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Reusable diapers are not the only environmentally friendly option. People who do not want to use reusable diapers can choose from a number of other options. For example, they can:&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Choose recyclable or biodegradable diapers. Many companies now make diapers with a lower environmental impact, such as by using biodegradable materials.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Use several different diaper varieties. Parents and caregivers who find reusable diapers inconvenient to use in public might choose to only use them at home.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Reduce the need for diapers. Potty training early or using elimination communication (EC) can help an infant use fewer diapers. EC is a technique that parents and caregivers can use to detect the signs that an infant needs to use the bathroom. Some parents and caregivers fully or partially potty train very early on with this technique.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>In conclusion&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Reusable diapers are a good option for those who want to protect an infant’s sensitive skin while being mindful of the environment.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>They are not the only option for those who care about the environment or worry about the chemicals in diapers, however. Other solutions, including recyclable and biodegradable diapers, may be just as beneficial and more practical.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>People who worry about how a specific type of diaper might affect an infant’s skin or health should talk to a doctor. Sometimes, switching diaper creams or detergents offers more benefits than choosing a specific type of diaper.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For people who wish to try reusable diapers, they are available to purchase in some local stores, pharmacies, and online.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Source: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/327289#considerations <br><br>Exclusive content from CARE Magazine</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'parentPULSE© About reusable diapers', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'parentpulse-about-reusable-diapers', '', '', '2021-09-15 13:25:18', '2021-09-15 17:25:18', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52342', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(52344, 4, '2021-09-15 13:27:01', '2021-09-15 17:27:01', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>By Mayo Clinic Staff&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You can\'t help but worry. You\'ve been a smoker for more than a decade, and now you can\'t seem to shake this cough. Or maybe you feel fine, but you can\'t stop thinking about those years of cigarette smoking before you finally quit.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Should you be tested for lung cancer?&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>That depends.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Routine lung cancer screening isn\'t necessary for the average healthy person. Annual CT scans are only recommended if:&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You are between the ages of 50 and 80 and have a 20-pack-year history of smoking. That means smoking one pack a day for 20 years or two packs a day for 10 years.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You have a similar smoking history but quit within the past 15 years.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You don\'t need to get annual screens if you haven\'t smoked for 15 years.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>What about warning signs?&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In its early stages, lung cancer doesn\'t typically cause signs or symptoms. Warning signs generally only occur when the cancer is more advanced.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These may include:&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Persistent cough&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Coughing up bloody mucus&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Chest pain&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Voice changes&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Weakness and unexplained weight loss&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Progressively worsening shortness of breath&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Recurrent pneumonia or bronchitis&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you are at risk of lung cancer and are experiencing some of these signs, talk to your doctor. Tests may be recommended to confirm or rule out lung cancer.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Pros and cons of screening&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Lung cancer screening can save lives by finding cancer earlier, when it may be treated more successfully. On the other hand, screening can also lead to unnecessary tests and worry when it uncovers nonthreatening conditions. Some of the changes seen on screening scans might be insignificant but still need to be followed up.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Talk to your doctor about the benefits and risks of screening for you.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>And don\'t delay. One report showed that only 15% of people at high risk of lung cancer underwent the recommended screening.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>https://www.mayoclinic.org/ connected-care/should-you-be-screened-for-lung-cancer/&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Should you be screened for lung cancer?', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'should-you-be-screened-for-lung-cancer', '', '', '2021-09-15 13:27:02', '2021-09-15 17:27:02', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52344', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(52349, 4, '2021-09-15 13:32:03', '2021-09-15 17:32:03', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Recipe from: Quick &amp; Healthy Recipes and Ideas, Third Edition, © 2008 Brenda J. Ponichtera, R.D, Published by Small Steps Press, publishing health conscious books for the general public, a division of the American Diabetes Association.&nbsp;</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The addition of mandarin oranges gives a good flavor and eye appeal to the sauce. This colorful, healthy quick meal is one that you will want to serve for company. <strong>This recipe is also a good choice for a diabetic menu. </strong><br><br><strong>INGREDIENTS </strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>1 pound scallops (dry pack) or fresh local shrimp (shelled &amp; deveined)&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>1-2 tablespoons lite soy sauce (optional)&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>1 cup sliced green onions, in 1-inch pieces&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>2 cups red bell pepper strips&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>1 tablespoon cornstarch&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>3/4 cup fat-free chicken broth*&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>hot cooked brown rice or noodles (optional) </strong><br><br><strong>DIRECTIONS</strong><br><br>Spray a large skillet with non-stick cooking spray. Add seafood, ginger and soy sauce. Stir-fry a few minutes or until seafood is done. Remove from skillet and keep warm. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Add green onions and red pepper to skillet. Stir-fry until crisp tender, adding water or broth, as needed, to prevent sticking.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with chicken broth. Stir into skillet. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Gently stir in cooked seafood, mandarin oranges and water chestnuts. Heat thoroughly. Serve over brown rice or noodles.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Note: One serving is a good source of fiber. Optional ingredients are not included in the nutritional analysis. <br><br><strong>Makes 4 cups </strong>(4 servings); Each Serving: 1 cup; Carb Servings: 1; Exchanges: 1/2 fruit, 2 vegetable, 2 lean meat; calories 171, total fat 1g, saturated fat 0g, cholesterol 37mg, sodium 417mg, total carbohydrate 19g, dietary fiber 3g, sugars 7g, protein 21g </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>*Sodium is figured for reduced-sodium. <br><br>Exclusive content from CARE magazine</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Mandarin Orange Seafood', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'mandarin-orange-seafood', '', '', '2021-09-15 13:32:04', '2021-09-15 17:32:04', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52349', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(52352, 4, '2021-09-15 13:36:03', '2021-09-15 17:36:03', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Background&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Elderberry is the dark purple berry of the European or black elder tree, which grows in the warmer parts of Europe, North America, Asia, and Northern Africa.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Common Names: European elder, black elder, elderberry, elder flower, sambucus&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Latin Names: Sambucus nigra&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Elderberry has been used in folk medicine to treat colds and flu.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Elderberry is promoted as a dietary supplement for colds, flu, and other conditions. It has also been promoted for COVID-19, but there is no good evidence to support its use.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>How Much Do We Know?&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A small number of studies in people have evaluated elderberry for flu and other upper respiratory infections. Little research has been done on other uses of elderberry.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>What Have We Learned?&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Some preliminary research suggests that elderberry may relieve symptoms of flu or other upper respiratory infections.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>No published research studies have evaluated the use of elderberry for COVID-19. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Federal Trade Commission have taken action against companies that marketed products with unsubstantiated claims of effectiveness for COVID-19.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There’s not enough information to show whether elderberry is helpful for any other health purposes.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>What Do We Know About Safety?&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Raw unripe elderberries and other parts of the elder tree, such as the leaves and stem, contain toxic substances (e.g., sambunigrin) that can cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea; cooking eliminates this toxin. Large quantities of the toxin may cause serious illness.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Little is known about whether it’s safe to use elderberry during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Keep in Mind&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Don’t rely on elderberry or other dietary supplements for prevention or treatment of COVID-19. They have not been shown to be effective.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Take charge of your health—talk with your health care providers about any complementary health approaches you use. Together, you can make shared, well-informed decisions. <br><br><strong>CONSIDERING COMPLEMENTARY THERAPY? </strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Follow these tips:&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list {\"ordered\":true} -->\n<ol><li>Gather information about the treatment. Look for websites that use qualified health professionals to create and review the information.&nbsp;</li><li>Find and evaluate treatment practitioners. Ask your doctor for a referral.&nbsp;</li><li>Discuss your choices with your doctor.&nbsp;</li></ol>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>- By Mayo Clinic Staff&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>For More Information&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Using Dietary Supplements Wisely&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Know the Science: How Medications and Supplements Can Interact&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Know the Science: 9 Questions to Help You Make Sense of Health Research&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Sources:&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/ elderberry&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Mayo Clinic Staff: https://www. mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/complementary-alternative-medicine/in-depth/health-tip/ <br><br>Exclusive content from CARE magazine</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'What do we know about elderberry', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'what-do-we-know-about-elderberry', '', '', '2021-09-15 13:36:04', '2021-09-15 17:36:04', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52352', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(52354, 4, '2021-09-15 13:37:29', '2021-09-15 17:37:29', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>BOE approves referendum project construction firm for Robert Smalls renovation</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In late August, the Beaufort County Board of Education approved an amendment that finalized an October 2020 deal with with Kansas City-based JE Dunn Construction to build a new Robert Smalls International Academy and demolish the existing facility for a guaranteed maximum price of nearly $62 million.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“This significant project is made possible from the referendum approved by voters in November of 2019,” Superintendent Frank Rodriguez, who expressed gratitude for having significant community input even during the pandemic, said in a release. “Based on the strong participation in public meetings held via Zoom, we are confident the K-8 facility is going to reflect the community’s desires for generations to come.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>TCL Culinary Institute to hold Enrollment Expo</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Culinary Institute of the South at Technical College of the Lowcountry will host an Enrollment Expo for prospective students from 4 to 6 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 16, at the New River Campus, 100 Community Drive, in Bluffton.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Information on scholarships and financial aid, as well as application assistance, will be provided at the expo, and faculty and staff will be on hand to answer any questions those interested in attending the school may have.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>While a grand opening is being planned for the institute in November, students will begin taking courses at the new campus when school begins in October. The campus is currently under construction in Buckwalter Place in Bluffton.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For additional details or to RSVP, visit www.tcl.edu/exporsvp.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Cougar Community Campus Clean-up</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>All Lady’s Island Middle School students, parents, teachers, staff, alumni and community friends are invited to join the first Cougar Community Campus Clean-Up from 8 to 11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 18.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Enjoy a fall morning with the LIMS community as we work together to “spruce up” our campus. No experience needed; just a willingness to help out.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A prize will be awarded to the homeroom class with the highest participation (students, parents and teachers). Contact Nan Burvenich, LIMS STEAM2 Coordinator at nan.burvenich@beaufort.k12.sc.us with any questions.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Two from Beaufort make SNHU Summer 2021 President\'s List</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following local students on being named to the summer 2021 President\'s List – Joseph Milone of Beaufort (29906) and Jennifer Goldman of Beaufort (29906).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Full-time students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above are named to the President\'s List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits; undergraduate day students must earn 12 credits in fall or spring semester, and online students must earn 12 credits in either EW1 &amp; EW2, EW3 &amp; EW4, or EW5 &amp; EW6.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>SNHU is a private, nonprofit institution with an 89-year history of educating traditional-aged students and working adults. It offers approximately 200 accredited undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs, available online and on its 300-acre campus in Manchester, N.H.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>2 from Beaufort among Summer 2021 graduates at Alabama</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort students took home two of the University of Alabama’s more than 1,400 degrees awarded during its summer commencement ceremonies on July 31.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Andrea Curtis of Beaufort (29902) received a Master of Science, and Kayla Ochiltree of Beaufort (29906) received a Bachelor of Science in Commerce &amp; Business Administration.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The University of Alabama offers its students a premier educational, cultural and social experience with more than 200 undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. The campus gives students the opportunity to interact with faculty performing cutting-edge research.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>2 Beaufort students get Cumberlands degrees</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Two area students completed a degree this summer at University of the Cumberlands in Williamsburg, Ky.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Newton Prajapati of Beaufort (29906) earned a Master of Science in Information Technology, and Shashank Avvaru of Beaufort (29906) earned a Master of Science in Information Systems Security.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Well done to these Cumberlands Patriots!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>University of the Cumberlands is one of the largest and most affordable private universities in Kentucky, offering quality undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and online degree programs.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'EDUCATION BRIEFS', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'education-briefs-36', '', '', '2021-09-15 13:37:30', '2021-09-15 17:37:30', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52354', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(52356, 4, '2021-09-15 13:38:28', '2021-09-15 17:38:28', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The second edition of Port Royal author Susan Stone’s 2011 novel “We Heard You” will debut Saturday, Sept. 18 at Stone’s store, ZenDen, at 707 Paris Avenue in Port Royal.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The book, published by YBR Publishing of Ridgeland will be available from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Her novel has previoiusly received a five-star review from Readers’ Favorite, LLC.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According to Susan Sewell of Readers\' Favorite, “We Heard You is a thrilling science-fiction novel that explores the idea that the sounds emitted in space are a message to us from an extraterrestrial source. The magnificent plot embraces the idea that beings from other worlds have been contacting us all along. Filled with suspense, intrigue, charming and unique protagonists, wily villains, dramatic backdrops, and a captivating storyline, this extraordinary book had me on the edge of my seat from the first page until the last. Inspiring and enlightening, it is a spectacular science-fiction novel, and I recommend it to everyone who enjoys seeing the universe from a different perspective.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Novel by Port Royal’s Susan Stone sees 2nd edition', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'novel-by-port-royals-susan-stone-sees-2nd-edition', '', '', '2021-09-15 13:38:29', '2021-09-15 17:38:29', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52356', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(52358, 4, '2021-09-15 13:39:01', '2021-09-15 17:39:01', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Lowcountry Wind Symphony (LWS) is seeking new members as it returns to a regular concert season after an 18-month hiatus. Woodwind, Brass, and Percussion players are welcome.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There is no audition required. Rehearsals have started and are held Wednesday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Beaufort High School Band Room.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>LWS is a concert band, comprised of local amateur and professional musicians from the greater Beaufort County area. High school students, recommended by their teacher or band director, are also welcome. While all woodwind, brass and percussion players are welcome, there are particular needs for flute, double reeds, saxophone, and trombone.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>LWS is planning a full season of six concerts beginning in early November with “Saluting America’s Veterans VI.” Performances are scheduled north of the Broad River in Beaufort, and in the greater Bluffton area.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For more information, contact Music Director Donald F. Jemella at dfjemella@outlook.com.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Lowcountry Wind Symphony seeking musicians', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'lowcountry-wind-symphony-seeking-musicians', '', '', '2021-09-15 13:39:02', '2021-09-15 17:39:02', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52358', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(52360, 4, '2021-09-15 13:39:39', '2021-09-15 17:39:39', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Shorts at High Noon, the collaboration between the Beaufort Film Society and the Technical College of the Lowcountry (TCL), runs through November 17.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Screenings are from noon to 1 p.m. every Wednesday at TCL’s Beaufort campus and are free and open to the public. Check-in is at 11:30 a.m. Masks are required.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Next week’s screenings include The Story of My Grandma (26-minute student film), Lunch Hour w/ The President (six minute shot film) and Now You See Us (11-minute short film).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>All films were featured at the 2021 Beaufort International Film Festival. Trailers for these and all featured shorts are available for viewing at https://www.beaufortfilmfestival.com/official-selections-2021.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'TCL hosting Shorts at High Noon', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'tcl-hosting-shorts-at-high-noon-2', '', '', '2021-09-15 13:39:40', '2021-09-15 17:39:40', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52360', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(52362, 4, '2021-09-15 13:42:01', '2021-09-15 17:42:01', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Above: Author Tamara Winfrey Harris</em><br><br><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center will host its fifth annual Lowcountry Book Club Convention as a series of live and virtual events held from Tuesday, Sept. 21, through Saturday, Sept. 25.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This year’s presenting authors include New York Times bestsellers Tamara Winfrey Harris (Dear Black Girl) and Jason Mott (Hell of a Book), award-winning author and editor Lauren Marino (Bookish Broads) and the Between Friends Book Club (Novel Women), in addition to a pantheon of book club and book forum leaders and appearances by the Beaufort chapter of the Pulpwood Queens Book Club and Beaufort High School\'s Diversity Awareness Youth Literacy Organization (DAYLO).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":52306,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Jason-Mott.jpeg\"><img src=\"http://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Jason-Mott-764x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52306\"/></a><figcaption><em>Author Jason Mott </em></figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Ideal for book club members and those interested in joining or learning more about book clubs, the Lowcountry Book Club Convention is presented in partnership with NeverMore Books and the Technical College of the Lowcountry, and made possible by the generous support of the Pulpwood Queens Books Club, the largest book club in the U.S.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Books by presenting authors will be available through NeverMore Books.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>To learn more and register, visit https://bit.ly/3z6pKzf.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>SCHEDULE</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Tuesday, Sept. 21</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>7-8 p.m. </strong>– Write Review Interview with DAYLO founder Holland Perryman and Conroy Center executive director Jonathan Haupt, in conversation with Annie McDonnell, founder of the Write Review (Live on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Thewritereview). Virtual and free.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Wednesday, Sept. 22</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>7-8 p.m. </strong>– Author Interview with Lauren Marino, author of Bookish Broads: Women Who Wrote Themselves into History, in conversation with Jonathan Haupt on the Live from the Pat Conroy Literary Center podcast on the Authors on the Air Global Radio Network (http://tobtr.com/11919960). Podcast. Free.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Thursday, Sept. 23</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>6-7:30 p.m. </strong>– Author Visit with Jason Mott, New York Times bestselling author of Hell of a Book, in conversation with booksellers Lorrie and Dave Anderson, at NeverMore Books (910 Port Republic St, Beaufort) In-person and free. Call NeverMore Books at 843-812-9460 to reserve your seat.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Friday, Sept. 24</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>6-7 p.m. </strong>– Virtual Happy Hour Panel Discussion with online book club leaders: Susie McMahon (Luxurious Journeys), Susan Peterson (Sue’s Reading Neighborhood), Mandy Haynes (Pulpwood Queens), Annie McDonnell (World of the Write Review), Suzanne W. Leopold (Suzy Approved Book Tours) and Tina Hogan Grant (Read More Books), live on the Pat Conroy Literary Center’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/patconroyliterarycenter). Virtual and free.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Saturday, Sept. 25</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>($12 registration fee for access to all Saturday presentations, optional $26 catered box lunch)</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>10-11 a.m. </strong>– Book Club Discussion of Pat Conroy’s A Lowcountry Heart led by the Beaufort Chapter of the Pulpwood Queens Book Club, at the Technical College of the Lowcountry (Building 12 auditorium) In-person, ticketed.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>11:30-12:30 p.m. </strong>– Author Visit with Tamara Winfrey Harris, New York Times bestselling author of Dear Black Girl, in conversation with Bluffton Book Festival founder Rockelle Henderson — and featuring members of the Beaufort High School Diversity Awareness Youth Literacy Organization (DAYLO). (Author Tamara Winfrey Harris will be presenting remotely, live-streamed at the Technical College of the Lowcountry auditorium.) Hybrid and ticketed.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>12:30-1:45 p.m. </strong>– Lunch Break (Optional gourmet box lunches catered by Debbi Covington at the Technical College of the Lowcountry.) In-person, ticketed.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>2-3 p.m. </strong>– Author Visit with Lauren Marino, award-winning author of Bookish Broads: Women Who Wrote Themselves into History, in conversation with book reviewers Holland Perryman and Jonathan Haupt, at the Technical College of the Lowcountry (Building 12 auditorium) In-person, ticketed.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>3:30-4:30 p.m. </strong>– Author Visit with the Between Friends Book Club, authors of the book club-inspired novel Novel Women (Authors will present remotely, live-streamed at the Technical College of the Lowcountry auditorium.) 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(52364, 4, '2021-09-15 13:47:12', '2021-09-15 17:47:12', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In June, American Legion Beaufort Post 9 and Post 207 Auxiliary sponsored 10 young men and 10 young women, all local high school rising seniors, to South Carolina’s Palmetto Boys and Girls State encampments.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Post 9 recently celebrated these future leaders at a ceremony where they received praise for their activities at Palmetto Boys and Girls State encampments.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The area’s Boys State selections were Jake Alvarez (Beaufort High), Brock Durham (Holy Trinity), Ivan Huerta (Battery Creek), Quade Matthews (Battery Creek), Emmett O’Brien (Beaufort High), Anuj Patel (Beaufort High), Brian Rogers (Beaufort Academy), Graham Ruff (Beaufort High) and Aidan Tibbitt (John Paul II).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort’s Emmett O’Brien learned much about hands-on politics. While serving as a South Carolina state senator, he made an unsuccessful run for governor. That experience led to his selection to represent South Carolina at Boys Nation in Washington, where he served as one of South Carolina’s Senators, successfully led his bill to passage and managed the campaign for another student running for President.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The area’s Girls State selections were Carolina Alvarez (Battery Creek), Melia Bland (Beaufort High), Anna Brown (Beaufort High), Amelia Brunson (Holy Trinity), Kaylen Caldwell (Whale Branch), Shauntia Caruso (Beaufort High), Layla DuPont (Battery Creek), Mary Hiers (Beaufort Academy), Lissy Rembold (John Paul II) and Madison Schaffer (The Complete Student, Port Royal).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Every state except Hawaii holds Boys State and Girls State gatherings each summer for a week of intense activities involving leadership, citizenship, government, politics and athletics; South Carolina’s began in 1940. These programs spark interest and pride in government from the local level upward. Participants learn by doing, with active participation in mock city, county and state level governing.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'American Legion honors local students', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'american-legion-honors-local-students', '', '', '2021-09-20 12:24:01', '2021-09-20 16:24:01', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52364', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(52367, 4, '2021-09-15 13:48:42', '2021-09-15 17:48:42', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Registration is now open for the 2021 Hire Me SC Employer Summit — an annual event led by Hire Me SC and Able SC for business managers, executives and human resource professionals looking to hire and retain a workforce inclusive of people with disabilities. The virtual event will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 13 through Zoom.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This year’s theme, “South Carolina’s Recovery: Powered by Inclusion,” is focused on inclusive hiring in the workplace as South Carolina continues to recover from employment and economic challenges spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic. Attendees will hear from a keynote speaker, participate in breakout sessions, network with other employers and leave the event with a better understanding of how to include individuals with disabilities in their workplace as the economy rebuilds.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Data shows that individuals with disabilities had a higher percentage of jobs lost due to COVID-19 compared to individuals without disabilities, as well as a lower rebound rate to pre-pandemic employment levels than those without disabilities,” Director of Employment Programs at Able SC Sandy Jordan said in a release. “As South Carolina rebuilds its economy, it’s extremely important that this untapped workforce isn’t overlooked.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The keynote speaker will be Ashley Oolman, founder and inclusion consultant of Allied Folk — an organization centered around consulting and coaching individuals and businesses to build equitable and inclusive spaces. Other session topics include supporting your employees’ mental health, best practices to recruit people with disabilities and working with your legal team to promote disability employment.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“According to the Department of Labor, about 20 percent of people with disabilities are employed and 3 percent of them are paid subminimum wage,” said Christine Gantt-Sorenson, attorney at Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd and a speaker at this year’s event. “This event will help employers identify areas where growth is needed and provide solutions to increase the number of people with disabilities in the workplace.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>To accommodate a larger audience in a COVID-safe way, this will be a fully virtual event. Event information will be sent to registered attendees in advance of the conference.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Tickets are now available for $50 and can be purchased at https://hiremesc.org/employer-summit/. A special discount is available for employers that register five or more employees for the event — interested employers can email hiremesc@able-sc.org for details. Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and HR Certification Institute (HRCI) credit hours are pending.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Hire Me SC to host employer summit Oct. 13', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'hire-me-sc-to-host-employer-summit-oct-13', '', '', '2021-09-15 13:48:43', '2021-09-15 17:48:43', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52367', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(52373, 4, '2021-09-15 13:51:38', '2021-09-15 17:51:38', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>By Wells Fargo Advisors</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Intuition. Patience. Discipline. A desire to learn. These are traits many women naturally possess and that can lead to confident decision-making and courageous accomplishments.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>They’re also the foundation that can help build a sound investing strategy. Perhaps you bootstrapped your own business, broke through the glass ceiling, managed the home front, or benefited from an inheritance. However you got to this point, your collective experience provides the wisdom to help you boldly move forward. But that doesn’t mean doing it alone.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Working with a financial advisor who complements your investing style and listens more than talks, can help you continue making those confident decisions and keep your investment plan on track.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Holistic wealth planning that helps prepare you for the unexpected</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When highly emotional life events happen, like divorce, death of a spouse, or even an inheritance, it can be challenging to factor in the financial implications. If one (or more) of these scenarios becomes your reality, it can be a huge relief to have your team already in place. An experienced financial advisor can help you navigate difficult decisions that could have an impact on you and your family for years to come.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Just in case, it’s best to be prepared and proactive:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Be aware of your family’s assets, debts, retirement accounts, insurance policies, and other financial information.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Gather important financial documents and safety deposit box keys and keep them accessible.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Make sure you and your spouse or partner have up-to-date wills and trusts, and that you discuss potential tax implications with your CPA and financial team.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>The right fit can make all the difference</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Life hums along and then…something changes. Perhaps you initiated the change or maybe you had to react to it. Either way, having resources to help you navigate decision-making can help mean smoother sailing.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Considering all the aspects of life that have a financial implication is like a wave that keeps expanding.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>From investing for a home, college costs, or retirement, to exploring lending and insurance options, an experienced financial advisor can help you manage risk while keeping you on track toward your investment goals.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This article was written for Wells Fargo Advisors and provided courtesy Katie C. Phifer, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, and Vice President-Investments in Beaufort, SC at 843-982-1506.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Investments in securities and insurance products are:&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>NOT FDIC-INSURED/NOT BANK-GUARANTEED/MAY LOSE VALUE</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Wells Fargo Advisors is a trade name used by Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, Member SIPC, a registered broker-dealer and non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo &amp; Company.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>© 2020 Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC. All rights reserved.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Habits that help women investors succeed', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'habits-that-help-women-investors-succeed-2', '', '', '2021-09-15 13:51:39', '2021-09-15 17:51:39', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52373', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(52375, 4, '2021-09-15 13:52:58', '2021-09-15 17:52:58', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Part of Spanish Moss Trail to be closed Friday</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Several sections of the Spanish Moss Trail from Hermitage Drive to Cottage Farm Road will be closed to the public from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Engineers will be taking soil samples near the Battery Creek Bridge. Equipment will be blocking the trail making it unsafe for pedestrians and bicyclists.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There will be \"Closed Trail\" signs clearly posted.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This is the start of a $359,500 project that includes engineering, permitting and construction repairs to the Battery Creek Bridge portion of the Spanish Moss Trail. The money has been awarded through the 2020-2021 Local Accommodations (ATAX) and Local Hospitality (HTAX) grant funds.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The construction timeline begins this month with preliminary design and permit applications to be submitted in October or November. Bidding and award for construction will be May through July 2022 and construction on the new Battery Creek Bridge is estimated to begin in August 2022.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Free COVID-19 vaccine clinics</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These are free COVID-19 vaccine sites in Beaufort County next this week. All COVID-19 vaccinations are free. Patients won\'t pay deductibles, co-insurance, or co-payments. Walk-ins are welcome, or make an appointment for a DHEC clinic by calling 866-365-8110.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>– 8:45 a.m. to 4:05 p.m., Monday, Sept. 13 through Friday, Sept. 17, Beaufort County Health Department, 601 Wilmington Street, Beaufort. (Moderna, Janssen-Age 18+)</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 18 at St. Helena Branch Library. Walk-ins welcome, no appointment required.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 18, Yemassee Shrimp Festival, 101 Town Circle, Yemassee. (Janssen-Age 18+, Pfizer-Age 12+).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 18, Beaufort Library, St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Senior Road, St. Helena Island. (Janssen-Age 18+, Pfizer-Age 12+)</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Men’s, women’s clubs hosting GOP barbecue fundraiser</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Beaufort Republican Women’s Club and the Beaufort Federation of Republican Men will hold a fundraising event from 5:30 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 30 at the Quality Inn, 2001 Boundary Street in Beaufort.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The event will feature a barbecue buffet by Jimmy Fitts, a silent auction, and a beer and wine cash bar. The guest speaker will be State Senator Chip Campsen.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Tickets are $25 each, and there will be no tickets at the door. Mail checks to BRWC, P.O. Box 1835, Beaufort, S.C. 29901 prior to Sept. 22. For more information, contact Elaine Gantt at 843-379-0056.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>County accepting applications for 2 percent tax grants</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Beaufort County Accommodations Tax Board is now accepting applications from organizations in Beaufort County wishing to receive grants from the 2 percent state accommodations tax fund.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>South Carolina law allows for a 2 percent tax levy on the rental of all transient accommodations to help provide financial support to promote tourism and fund tourism-related activities in municipalities and counties within the state.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As a result, individuals staying overnight in hotels, motels, inns, and vacation rentals pay 2 percent in addition to the statewide sales tax and any local sales and use tax applied to their lodging cost.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The current year application (2021/2022) is available online at https://bit.ly/3tioIPo.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Applications will not be accepted or reviewed if received incomplete or after 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 8.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Questions regarding the application process should be directed to Shannon Milroy at atax@bcgov.net or 843-255-2302.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Public hearing set for block grant</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There will be a public hearing to discuss a Community Development Block Grant application that will be submitted by the Town of Ridgeland on behalf of Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton and Jasper Counties to conduct a regional facilities assessment of the Area Agency on Aging\'s Senior Centers and Nutrition sites. The public hearing is set for 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16, in Council Chambers at Ridgeland Town Hall at 1 Town Square in Ridgeland.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The region study is part of a phased process that will address programs, services, facilities, and transportation matters related to the region’s elderly population. The project has potential to benefit approximately 370 people, of which 51 percent are low to moderate income.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For more information, questions or comments concerning the public hearing, contact Michelle Knight of the Lowcountry Council of Governments at 843-473-3990.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>WeGOJA Foundation gets $10,000 grant from SC Humanities</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The WeGOJA Foundation, a statewide nonprofit that supports the South Carolina African American Heritage Commission, has received a Growth Grant of $10,000 from South Carolina Humanities. Funding for the Growth Grants has been provided by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) as part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The grant helps recover resources and funds lost from program disruptions caused by COVID-19. 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(52378, 4, '2021-09-15 13:57:50', '2021-09-15 17:57:50', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Above: S.C. State Senator Mia McLeod (D), right, discusses how she would change state government if elected Governor of South Carolina in 2024. Sen. McLeod made a campaign stop Friday afternoon at the Gullah Geechee Visitors Center at LyBensons Gallery &amp; Studio on St. Helena Island. </em><br><br><strong>By Mike McCombs</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Mia McLeod, a State Senator from Bennettsville and a Democratic candidate for governor, visited the Gullah Geechee Visitors Center at LyBensons Gallery &amp; Studio on Friday to meet potential voters from Saint Helena Island and Beaufort County.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>About three dozen interested people took up spots in the gallery to hear what McLeod had to say.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>One “local” issue McLeod showed some support for is the planned Port of Jasper.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“My interest is in bringing jobs and opening up better economic opportunities for the people of South Carolina,” McLeod said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Without saying his name, McLeod took a shot at former Rep. Joe Cunningham (D-1), touting the fact that she is the only candidate in the Democratic primary with experience in the executive branch. She worked for Govs. Jim Hodges and David Beasley.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>McLeod heavily criticized Gov. Henry McMaster and his current handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We need people in office who have the courage to lead,” McLeod said. “We don’t currently have that.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>With the potential for the effect of the pandemic in South Carolina to get much worse, McLeod said she’s already seeing signs it may play a part in the race two years from now.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":52284,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/09102021-Mia-McCleod-3-2287.jpeg\"><img src=\"http://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/09102021-Mia-McCleod-3-2287-872x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52284\"/></a><figcaption><em>S.C. State Senator Mia McLeod (D) describes how God talked to her and told her to run for Governor against Republican Henry McMaster in 2024 during a brief campaign stop Friday afternoon at the Gullah Geechee Visitors Center at LyBensons Gallery &amp; Studio on St. Helena Island. Photo by Bob Sofaly.</em><br></figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I think it’s going to have a significant impact. In the senate, I’m getting emails and phone calls every single day from Republicans and Democrats,” McLeod said. “Some even tell me, ‘Hey, I voted for Henry (McMaster) and I’ve been a Republican all my life, but they’re trying to send my kid back to school and she’s not able to be vaccinated yet.’ Or ‘They’re doing this, and my kid’s whole class or whole school is being quarantined.’ Or ‘My mother lives with us, and I don’t want her to get sick.’ When your policies and your politics impact people at home, and they can feel that impact and that you don’t care whether they live or die, I mean …”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>McLeod expressed the belief that many S.C. voters, not just Democrats, are ready for a change at the top. But she emphasized the voters couldn’t just want change, they had to do something.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Voters, she said, need to stop fighting change and settling for what is familiar if they want S.C. to grow.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I think we’re not talking about enough, the demographics in South Carolina are changing. Last year, we had a little over a million voters who were registered and did not vote,” McLeod said. “That is, in part, I’m sure, because of the pandemic, but also because they are voters who have not felt a sense of connection to the candidates before who are running. I am committed to changing that because I do believe my connection is pretty strong to the people in this state. I hope to reach the voters in this state and help them understand why the time is now to make those changes. We have a real opportunity.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Mike McCombs is the editor of The Island News and can be reached at TheIslandNews@gmail.com.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Gubernatorial candidate McLeod visits St. Helena', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'gubernatorial-candidate-mcleod-visits-st-helena', '', '', '2021-09-15 13:57:52', '2021-09-15 17:57:52', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52378', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(52380, 4, '2021-09-15 13:59:17', '2021-09-15 17:59:17', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>With two weeks to go before the Beaufort Shrimp Festival, those craving an outdoor event, and shrimp, of course, can get their fix this weekend at the Yemassee Shrimp Festival.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The event runs from noon to midnight, Friday, Sept. 17 and from 10 a.m. to midnight, Saturday Sept. 18 at the Yemassee Municipal Complex at 101 Town Circle in Yemassee.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This year’s theme is “Under the Sea.” Admission is free.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There will be more than two dozen food vendors spanning a wide array of cuisines and an expanded variety of craft/retail/service vendors.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>At 7 p.m. Friday, Treys Aliens will perform for the Street Dance. There is a parade at 10 a.m. Saturday, and at 7 p.m., The 83s will perform at Town Hall.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There will be a small carnival and live entertainment throughout both days, including the Parris Island Marine Corps Band. There will also be a classic car show on Saturday at the athletic fields beside Harold’s Country Club.<br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>WANT TO GO?</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>What: </strong>27th Annual Yemassee Shrimp Festival</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>When: </strong>Noon to midnight, Friday, Sept. 17 &amp; 10 a.m. to midnight, Saturday Sept. 18.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Where: </strong>Yemassee Municipal Complex, 101 Town Circle, Yemassee</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Yemassee Shrimp Festival this weekend', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'yemassee-shrimp-festival-this-weekend', '', '', '2021-09-15 13:59:18', '2021-09-15 17:59:18', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52380', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(52382, 4, '2021-09-15 14:01:05', '2021-09-15 18:01:05', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Burton Fire District and Beaufort County EMS responded to a single-vehicle crash on Trask Parkway late Monday evening that resulted in fatal injuries to the elderly male driver.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>At approximately 9:30 p.m., Burton firefighters and County EMS personnel responded to a reported motor vehicle collision on Trask Parkway by Fiddlerville Cove Road.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According to Burton Fire District release, when emergency crews arrived on scene, there was a single vehicle – a heavily damaged pickup truck – off the roadway, which appeared to have rolled over multiple times.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The elderly male driver, Leavin “Jack” Jackson, 75, of Beaufort, was pronounced dead on the scene at 9:38 p.m., according to Beaufort County Coroner David Ott.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According to the Burton Fire District, Jackson did not appear to be wearing a seatbelt.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A forensic autopsy was scheduled for Wednesday at Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, according to Ott, “to determine if (Jackson) may have had a medical-related event that caused the accident, or if he died because of the accident.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Emergency crews searched the surrounding area for more possible victims but found none. Firefighters remained on scene for longer than 90 minutes searching the area and securing hazards.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Beaufort man killed in Trask Parkway crash', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'beaufort-man-killed-in-trask-parkway-crash', '', '', '2021-09-15 14:01:06', '2021-09-15 18:01:06', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52382', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(52384, 4, '2021-09-15 14:02:28', '2021-09-15 18:02:28', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Discount admission and ride tickets for this year’s South Carolina State Fair (Oct. 13-24) are available through Tuesday, Oct. 12. Patrons can save up to 50 percent by purchasing tickets in advance at SCStateFair.org or at participating Circle K locations.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“In addition to big savings, buying in advance is a great way to save time and skip the box office lines,” S.C. State Fair General Manager Nancy Smith said in a release. “We hope everyone will take advantage of these discounts and join us this October as we celebrate our 152nd S.C. State Fair together.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Discount admission tickets are $10 per person ($15- $20 during the fair) and discount ride vouchers are $25 per person ($33 -$38 during the fair).&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Ride vouchers can be exchanged for a Pay-One-Price wristband for unlimited rides any one day of the fair. Vouchers may also be exchanged for 30 ride coupons any day of the fair.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>New this year, patrons can purchase a Family Fun Pack, available only at SCStateFair. org for a limited time through Friday, Oct. 19. Fun Packs include four admission tickets, two ride vouchers and one car entry pass to Carolina Lights in December 2021. Buy now and save big, as the Fun Packs are a $176 value.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The 2021 S.C. State Fair will return in-person Wednesday, Oct. 13 through Sunday, Oct. 24 for 12 days of exhibits, competitions, food, rides, entertainment and the free, daily “CIRCUS at the Fair.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This year’s fair will implement a new mandatory clear bag policy — similar to those that have been put in place throughout Columbia and across the country, complying with a new level of security expected of large, heavily attended events and festivals. Visit SCStateFair. org to learn more about the clear bag policy, additional safety guidelines, and the latest COVID-19 precautions and policies.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Discount admission, ride tickets on sale for SC State Fair', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'discount-admission-ride-tickets-on-sale-for-sc-state-fair', '', '', '2021-09-15 14:02:29', '2021-09-15 18:02:29', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52384', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(52386, 4, '2021-09-15 14:03:46', '2021-09-15 18:03:46', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The group 100 Women Who Care on Aug. 9, made a generous donation of $11,000 to Under One Roof, a local 501 (c) (3) charity. Under One Roof\'s sole mission is to repair and/or modify (American Disabilities Act compliant) homes for our \"Aging In Place” homeowners, whose income is at or below the poverty level. These funds will make it possible for Under One Roof to repair and modify at least six homes for low-income senior homeowners in Beaufort County. The check reads $10,900 with another check for $100 also received. Pictured in the photo, from left, are Laura Riski (100 Women), Dottie Morih (100 Women), Ricard Drake (Under One Roof), Mary Ann Radke (Under One Roof), Fritz Merkel (Under One Roof), Chris Pain (Under One Roof) and Barbara Berry (100 Women). Submitted photo.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Supporting Under One Roof', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'supporting-under-one-roof', '', '', '2021-09-15 14:03:47', '2021-09-15 18:03:47', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52386', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(52388, 4, '2021-09-15 14:05:14', '2021-09-15 18:05:14', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>By Mike McCombs&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>S.C. Housing’s SC Stay Plus assistance program is still taking applications for Beaufort County renters struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic, though time is running short.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Those residents can get in-person, one-on-one support from SC Stay Plus representatives by submitting their application at the Beaufort Branch Library from Monday, Sept. 20 through Thursday, Sept. 30. There will be someone to assist applicants from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday and from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Residents should go to the meeting room on the first floor for assistance.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Centers For Disease Control eviction moratorium, ended on Aug. 27, following a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court. Evictions can now move forward unless back rent and all fees are paid in full.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Also, SC Housing recently relaxed its documentation requirements for some applications, including allowing residents in 196 zip codes to simply self-attest to their income rather than provide documentation. Several of those zip codes are in Beaufort County. They are 29920 (St. Helena Island, Fripp Island, Dataw Island, Frogmore and Fort Fremont), 29935 (Port Royal), 29940 (Seabrook, Lobeco, Sheldon, Dale and Coosaw) and 29941 (Sheldon).&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>SC Stay Plus provides assistance for renters in three key ways:&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list {\"ordered\":true} -->\n<ol><li>SC Stay Plus will pay up to 12 months of back rent brought on by COVID-19-related financial instability. The money is paid directly to the landlord.&nbsp;</li><li>SC Stay Plus will offer up to three additional months of future rental assistance for those at risk of homelessness or eviction.&nbsp;</li><li>SC Stay Plus will offer utility assistance paid directly to the utility companies for past-due utility and energy costs.&nbsp;</li></ol>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Applicants are already qualified if they are collecting SNAP, WIC, unemployment benefits or Medicaid. There is no citizenship requirement, and there doesn’t have to be a formal lease. Renters must simply show they are consistently trying to pay rent.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The SC Stay Plus application can still be accessed online at SCHousing.com/ Home/SC-Stay-Plus. For more information, call 803- 336-3420, 1-800-476-0412 or email scstayplus@schousing. com.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Mike McCombs is the editor of The Island News and can be reached at TheIslandNews@gmail.com. </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'SC Stay Plus still taking applications from struggling renters', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'sc-stay-plus-still-taking-applications-from-struggling-renters', '', '', '2021-09-15 14:05:15', '2021-09-15 18:05:15', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52388', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(52390, 4, '2021-09-15 14:08:03', '2021-09-15 18:08:03', '<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Event allows workforce partners to provide opportunities for job seekers, employers beyond traditional job fair<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 Beaufort SC Works Center, in partnership with S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce is hosting an open house from 4 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 16, at 164 Castle Rock Rd in Beaufort.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This event will allow the community to learn about the resources available through the SC Works system. The open house will provide job seekers, community members and employers an opportunity to come together in one location and features SC Works partners who provide these important and free services to the community.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Individuals are invited to come meet partner agencies and learn about their services. Examples include:&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Training provided free through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act;&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Adult Education – GED classes;&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Commission for the blind;&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Department of Social Services;&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Vocational rehabilitation;&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Economic Opportunity Commission (EOC);&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Employment staffing services;&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>On-site interviews with participating employers;&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Reemployment workshops and personalized appointments offered through SC Works;&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Skills assessments;&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Assistance creating an account, loading your employment information, and looking for a job in the SC Works Online System (SCWOS) and more.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>While employers will not be hiring onsite, some job interview opportunities will be available. Job seekers are encouraged to bring a resume and dress professionally.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'SC Works Center in Beaufort holding open house', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'sc-works-center-in-beaufort-holding-open-house', '', '', '2021-09-15 14:08:04', '2021-09-15 18:08:04', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52390', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(52392, 4, '2021-09-15 14:09:32', '2021-09-15 18:09:32', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort Memorial Hospital announced Tuesday it added a physician assistant to its Express Care &amp; Occupational Health team.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Tiffany Rahn, PA-C, will begin seeing patients at the walk-in clinics later this month. Rahn joined the Beaufort Memorial medical staff in 2019 and has been part of at the h o s p i t a l ’ s Orthopaedic Special is t s practice for the past two years.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Rahn had 20 years’ experience as an emergency medical technician and paramedic when she began her physician assistant training at Riverside Community College in California. She completed her Master of Science in physician assistant studies at A.T. Still University of Health Sciences in 2019, and will complete her Doctorate in Medical Science later this fall.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Prior to coming to Beaufort Memorial, she worked as a physician assistant in a variety of health care settings, including the orthopedic department at Riverside University Health System Medical Center in Moreno Valley, California, and the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville. More recently, she worked in the emergency room at Coastal Carolina Hospital in Hardeeville and the St. Joseph’s/Candler urgent care center in Bluffton.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>At Beaufort Memorial Express Care, Rahn will see patients in the clinics’ three locations: Port Royal, Bluffton and Okatie.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort Memorial Express Care &amp; Occupational Health is open seven days a week, including weekday evenings. For more information on any of the locations or to schedule an appointment, visit BeaufortMemorial.org/ExpressCare.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'PA Rahn joins Beaufort Memorial Express Care', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'pa-rahn-joins-beaufort-memorial-express-care', '', '', '2021-09-15 14:09:33', '2021-09-15 18:09:33', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52392', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(52394, 4, '2021-09-15 14:13:15', '2021-09-15 18:13:15', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>County sinks Coastal Resilience Overlay quicker than an incoming tide </strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><br>BEAUFORT - It’s back to the drawing board for the proposed Coastal Resilience Overlay District. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The County Council, perhaps weary of arguing about the value of face masks, unanimously agreed Monday night to send the ordinance back to the council’s Natural Resources Committee.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Councilman Paul Sommerville, who supported the ordinance last month, made the motion to send it back with a recommendation that the committee develop an information piece, rather than just regulations for new property owners.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The real estate and homebuilders groups had opposed the ordinance, calling it an over-reach of governmental regulations. They asked instead for the information approach.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Environmental groups liked the S.C. Coastal Conservation League had advocated for the regulation which was viewed as a measure to warn new property owners about flooding potential.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The council’s action, if approved, would only have impacted areas in the unincorporated areas. Municipalities have been slow to move on the proposal, saying they were watching to see what the county did first.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>An ordinance limiting the amount of fill material allowed to be trucked onto low-lying areas, which was also promoted by the SCCCL, was given the second vote of approval, moving it forward for a third and final vote later this month.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Pete Richards honored for work at Fort Fremont </strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>BEAUFORT – Beaufort County Council did one nice thing Monday night.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>They voted unanimously to name the Fort Fremont Interpretive Center for the late Pete Richards, one of the founders who got the historic preservation project done.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The name was promoted by the Friends of Fort Fremont and their lobbying efforts paid off.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Foundation appeals second 303 Associates project approval </strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>BEAUFORT – The Historic Beaufort Foundation has filed a second appeal in circuit court against the city of Beaufort’s approval of a Dick Stewart and 303 Associates project, this one involving the three-story apartment building proposed for the corner at 211 Charles Street.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The appeal pertains to the Zoning Board of Appeals’ Aug. 9 vote to grant a special exception to the building plans of a 27,000 square foot, 19-apartment building.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>HBF two months ago filed an appeal of the city’s Historic Review Board’s approval of a parking garage on Craven Street and new hotel on Scott Street, both 303 Associates’ projects.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The decision to appeal by the HBF Board of Trustees came after careful consideration, said the non-profit’s Executive Director Cynthia Jenkins.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We value the dedicated work of the City of Beaufort to protect the special character of Beaufort but question recent decisions by the HRB and ZBOA regarding numerous large-scale projects to be located within a two-block area in the heart of our historic downtown commercial area, “Jenkins said.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>To protect the city’s “character, sense of place and integrity that we cherish requires careful interpretation of the Beaufort Code, the Beaufort Preservation Manual &amp; Supplement and the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“HBF sees these as generational projects that will forever adversely impact Beaufort. Our objective, as always, is not to prevent progress or development, but to ensure that all new construction is compatible with the significant character of Beaufort’s National Historic Landmark district,” she said.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Fatal Sam’s Point Road accident still under investigation&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>LADY’S ISLAND – The S.C. Highway Patrol (SCHP) is continuing to investigate the details of the Saturday, Sept. 4, traffic accident on Sam’s Point Road that left two individuals dead.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Rachell Poovey Navratil, 84, who lived with her husband Mark, in Attaway subdivision on Lady’s Island, was a passenger in the BMW sedan driven by her husband when the accident occurred around 7:40 pm.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The second victim, Brandon Broach Jr. of Lancaster, 20, who was reportedly visiting in the area, was a passenger in a second car, a Nissan sedan. Two other individuals in the Nissan including the driver have not been identified by the patrol.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The SCHP’s Multi-disciplinary Accident Investigation Team is in charge of the investigation.&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-49', '', '', '2021-09-15 14:13:16', '2021-09-15 18:13:16', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52394', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(52396, 4, '2021-09-15 14:14:50', '2021-09-15 18:14:50', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The City of Beaufort announced Tuesday it has extended the 2021 Comprehensive Plan schedule to incorporate more fully the comments and input that the Department of Community &amp; Economic Development has received about the working draft of the comp plan.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The revised schedule:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Sept. 14 </strong>– Present list of stakeholders interviewed at City Council work session.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Sept. 28 </strong>– Present synopsis of comments at council work session.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Nov. 9 </strong>– Public Hearing on proposed Comprehensive Plan at City Council regular meeting.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Nov. 15 </strong>– Present draft-final of the Comprehensive Plan to the Metropolitan Planning Commission.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Nov. 30 </strong>– Present draft-final of the Comprehensive Plan at council work session.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Dec. 1-7 </strong>– Incorporate final revisions.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Dec. 14 </strong>– Present final Comprehensive Plan to council for approval – first reading.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Comprehensive Plan is guided by the Beaufort 2030 Future Vision exercise, the City’s Strategic Plan, the Civic Master Plan, the 2009 Comprehensive Plan, public input sessions and meetings with stakeholders. It has been a collaborative effort between City staff, the Lowcountry Council of Government planning staff, Design WorkShop consultants, the Metropolitan Planning Commission, and the public.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The plan addresses demographics, economic development, natural resources, cultural resources, community facilities, housing, land use, transportation, priority investment and resiliency. It guides all decisions related to planning, zoning, and development in the City of Beaufort, as required by South Carolina law.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'City extends Comprehensive Plan schedule', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'city-extends-comprehensive-plan-schedule', '', '', '2021-09-15 14:14:51', '2021-09-15 18:14:51', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52396', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(52398, 4, '2021-09-15 14:17:15', '2021-09-15 18:17:15', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort’s Hazen Culley, 77, enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1962 in Daytona Beach, Fla. After Boot camp at Great Lakes, Ill., and training as a Hospital Corpsman, he was assigned to the Naval Hospital, Portsmouth, Va. He later was reassigned to serve with the Marines at Camp Lejeune, where he joined the Marine Corps traveling baseball team. Finishing his enlistment, he earned a BS degree at Florida State on the G.I. Bill. In 1979, he joined the Army National Guard at Hunter Army Air Base, later transferring to Bloomington, Ill., then switching to the Florida Air National Guard where he deployed during Desert Storm. He retired with 20 years of service as a Master Sergeant, having been in the Navy and with the Marines and in both the Army and Air Force.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":52300,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Hazen-Culley-young.jpg\"><img src=\"http://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Hazen-Culley-young-894x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52300\"/></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 – HAZEN CULLEY', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'veteran-of-the-week-hazen-culley', '', '', '2021-09-15 14:17:16', '2021-09-15 18:17:16', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52398', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(52400, 4, '2021-09-15 14:18:07', '2021-09-15 18:18:07', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In this photo entitled, “A Perfect Day” by Vicki McGahee, Quinn, left, and Cooper make their way down the dock at Newpoint on Lady’s Island looking toward downtown Beaufort. 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-176', '', '', '2021-09-15 14:18:08', '2021-09-15 18:18:08', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52400', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(52405, 4, '2021-09-15 14:30:16', '2021-09-15 18:30:16', '<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>&nbsp;<strong>Beaufort marks 20th anniversary of 9/11&nbsp;</strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Above: Children of Beaufort and Port Royal first responders lead the assembled crowd of more than 1,000 people in the Pledge of Allegiance to kick off the 20th Anniversary of 9/11, on Friday at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park. Photos by Bob Sofaly. </em><br><br><strong>From staff reports&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A large crowd was in attendance Saturday evening as the City of Beaufort marked the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks on the World Trade Center in New York and the Pentagon in Washington, D.C.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Nearly 3,000 people died in the attacks. They remain the deadliest terror attacks in human history and the deadliest event for firefighters and law enforcement officers in American history.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The ceremony honored those who lost their lives in the attacks and the families whose lives were forever altered.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Along with Beaufort Mayor Stephen Murray, there were guest speakers, including USMC Col. Timothy R. 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According to Head Master Dan Durbin, each student in the Middle and Upper schools were asked to place five flags and try to remember the 2,997 people killed that day. Lower School students also participated in placing some of the flags along the fence.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":52287,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/09112021-Rememberance-1-0100.jpg\"><img src=\"http://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/09112021-Rememberance-1-0100-836x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52287\"/></a><figcaption>City of Beaufort Mayor Stephen Murray addresses the crowd of more than 1,000, recalling his emotions during the 9/11 attacks, remarking how it drew the country together. Murray was one of three speakers during the 20th Anniversary of 9/11 on Saturday at Henry C. 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(52444, 4, '2021-09-22 11:00:54', '2021-09-22 15:00:54', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In last week’s Island News, we learned that it is VA Policy that all veterans enrolled in VA health care are eligible for medical services that include diagnostic audiology. Additionally, we learned that many veterans are also eligible to receive hearing aids from the VA.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The first article also answered five questions about VA hearing care. This column will answer 14 more questions about the Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System (RHJVAHCS) audiology care.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>1. What special board certifications, state certifications, etc. does the Ralph H. 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What kinds of hearing aids are offered at the RHJVAHCS?&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Answer: </strong>All hearing aids are digitally programmable.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>4. Is it true that hearing problems, including tinnitus, which is a ringing, buzzing, or other type of noise that originates in the head — are by far the most prevalent service-connected disability among American Veterans?&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Answer: </strong>Tinnitus and Hearing Impairment are the No. 1 and No. 2 service-connected disabilities.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>5. Tinnitus is common in Veterans, is it still true that there are no objective tests to diagnose the problem?&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Answer: </strong>That is correct.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>6. Does the RHJVAHCS prescribe service dogs for some hearing loss patients?&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Answer: </strong>No, not currently.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>7. Veterans with tinnitus frequently have anxiety, depression, or both. Does the RHJVAHCS Hearing Clinic work together with the Mental Health and other departments to help the veteran with reducing anxiety and depression?&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Answer: </strong>All Audio Department employees undergo annual training in regards to Mental Health issues like anxiety and depression. In regards to patients with tinnitus; the clinics use Progressive Tinnitus Management – part of which may involve referrals to Mental Health; as needed.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>8. How does a veteran get emergency hearing care after normal business hours, weekends, nights, and holidays?&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Answer: </strong>The audiology department currently does not provide emergent care outside of normal business hours. Veterans may contact the RHJVAHCS by phone or secure messaging of their emergent needs. The Ralph Johnson VA has an excellent record in responding to patients who need help on a more urgent basis.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>9. How does a veteran determine eligibility for hearing care and hearing aids?&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Answer: </strong>Veterans may contact Health Administration Services or the Eligibility Department (843-789-7008) to find out what services they are eligible for. Each of the seven Ralph H. Johnson VA CBOCs (Beaufort, Goose Creek, Myrtle Beach, and N. Charleston, S.C. and the Hinesville and Savannah, Ga. Clinics) can also determine if a veteran is eligible for VA health care services.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>10. What is the average wait time for an appointment with the Hearing Clinic?&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Answer: </strong>Charleston – 2 weeks, Myrtle Beach – 7 weeks, and Savannah – 2 weeks.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>11. How often does the RHJVAHCS Hearing Clinic cancel an appointment?&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Answer: </strong>Audiology clinic appointments may be cancelled, as needed; usually due to service provider illness or emergency preparedness (i.e., hurricanes).&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>12. Does the RHJVAHCS Hearing Clinic do regularly scheduled follow-up appointments or are all follow-ups scheduled by the Veteran – and how often?&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Answer: </strong>Follow up care is determined based on patient’s needs and are usually scheduled upon check-out after an appointment.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>13. Is it true that if a veteran with a hearing aid provided from a non-VA source sees a VA Hearing Doctor, the audiologist determines the effectiveness of the device in meeting the veteran’s rehabilitative needs and, if the device is sufficient for the veteran’s needs, no device will be prescribed, but the audiologist may register the hearing aids through the VA’s Remote Ordering Entry System (ROES) for free battery and repair services?&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Answer: </strong>This is correct; if the Veteran is in Priority Group 5 or higher. New hearing aids may be issued to that veteran in the future; as clinically indicated. Read about VA priority groups at https:// www.va.gov/health-care/eligibility/priority-groups/.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>14. How does a Veteran order new batteries for his VA provided hearing aid?&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Answer: </strong>A veteran may be eligible to order hearing aid batteries and accessories from the VA, if the veteran is enrolled in VA health care, and the veteran is registered as a patient at a VA medical center, and the veteran’s audiologist has prescribed hearing aids or other hearing assistance devices. A veteran can order batteries and accessories either by calling 303- 273-6200, or online through DS Logon, My HealtheVet, or ID.me, or by mail using VA Form 2346a. You can find the form and address to mail the request to online at https://www.va.gov/ vaforms/va/pdf/VA2346a. pdf. Read about ordering batteries and accessories at the VA website https:// www.va.gov/health-care/ order-hearing-aid-batteries-and-accessories/.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>The author of this article sincerely thanks Doctor David Chin, the Chief of the Audiology Department and Mr. William Brugge, the Assistant Public Affairs Officer, at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center for the information they provided to help with the publication of this article. </em></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 -->', 'Hearing problems the most prevalent service-connected disability among veterans', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'hearing-problems-the-most-prevalent-service-connected-disability-among-veterans', '', '', '2021-09-22 11:00:56', '2021-09-22 15:00:56', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52444', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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Mea culpa.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Marinated in linguistic “honey,” I wish to encourage unvaccinated folks to give vaccinations serious reconsideration, for an important reason you may not have thought of previously.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Most every U.S. economist, left- or right-leaning, conservative or liberal, or any orientation in between, agree that the low-level-of-vaccination-based COVID-19 situation is a constant and dynamic encumbrance on the recovery of — wait for it — “THE ECONOMY!”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Virtually every country’s economy has suffered deep distresses; none have revitalized their financial drivers of national stability and growth to pre-pandemic levels of 2019. Put another way, eight billion consumers can’t all be wrong.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>So, forget the arguments directed to those determined not to get vaccinated, a minority of about 25 percent. Instead, let’s encourage them to cogitate on the non-medical reality that unvaccinated folks mostly hurt themselves by damaging the economy. A stuttering economy hurts everyone.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Consider this: stores of all types are closing again; most malls remain deserted (a great place to do a zero-to-60 test of that new super-Corvette); untold numbers of restaurants remain closed, many of them never to reopen. Millions of jobs are available but CEO’s cannot find sufficient workforce to operate at full capacity, because many workers have died from COVID-19 and/or have chosen other better paying jobs. Yet millions remain unemployed and without a dependable livelihood.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Remember those bargain stocks you bought that were guaranteed to “go through the roof,” but bombed instead? Remember that new car you were ready to buy to replace your 10-year old klunker, but you couldn’t manage the exorbitant payments because selling prices are off the charts and certain key parts aren’t available, thus delaying production?&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Guess why that happened?&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There is insufficient room here to even begin reciting all the economic damage entwined in the base of COVID-19’s wreckage to limb, life and livelihood. In the arena of national commerce, recent polls show that more than half of all Americans favor vaccine requirements at work. Failure to do so will continue dragging economic recovery.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Here is one big hurt on the economy to consider. The Kaiser Family Foundation calculated treating each unvaccinated, COVID-19 infected/hospitalized sick person, costs about $20,000 for each patient, or about $3.5 billion in just the past three months, with 287,000 preventable Covid-19 hospitalizations from June to August. The economic-based destruction of the means of financial support for millions of Americans will continue until we bring COVID-19 under control. There is only one way to do that, boys and girls, and you already know what that is.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Most cinemas and plays have not reopened. Rambunctious unvaccinated teenagers who can’t go to movies are driving their parents nutzoid by staying home. Opening all movie-houses quickly will save parents’ sanity. The best way to parental nirvana is to maximize vaccinations by reassuring unvaccinated folks to become part of a large and safe majority is a good thing.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Without a robust increase in vaccination rates soon, we will not achieve “herd immunity,” which means that the economy will remain sluggish at best, and will continue struggling to recover. Decaying economies nearly always lead to undesirable societal changes. We’re already seeing the negative consequences of this correlation.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The economy-based social changes in America today are partly reflected in sharp divisions because of our battered economy, not the least of which is the division of vaccinated versus unvaccinated “tribes.” It is said that, “a rising tide raises all ships.” This is a physical truth, unless there is a leaking hole in the ship’s hull. A strong economy tends to benefit all Americans, unless there is an error in the calculation.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Ignore the truths that unvaccinated folks are 11 times more likely than their vaccinated neighbors to get sick and die; that COVID-19 vaccines are safe and exceptionally effective; that unvaccinated folks are quite prone to infecting others, most often family members; and so on.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Regrettably, these truths haven’t encouraged unvaccinated folks to get “the jab.” Please do think about the devastating impacts of all this on the economy.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Perhaps the time has come for our unvaccinated kinsmen/women to reflect on the duties required of each of us, as good citizens in our society, to give serious reconsideration to the “goodness” of the act of vaccination. Saving your own life and that of loved ones, and even strangers, is the highest level of “goodness” in America’s exalted values.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Good for your body and soul. And good for THE ECONOMY! Go for it! It will not hurt you.&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. You can reach him at david.m.taub42@ gmail.com. </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'OK, it’s all really about the economy', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'ok-its-all-really-about-the-economy', '', '', '2021-09-22 11:03:52', '2021-09-22 15:03:52', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52446', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(52448, 4, '2021-09-22 11:07:50', '2021-09-22 15:07:50', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It is Sunday and I’m in Danbury, Conn. Yesterday, my wife and I drove to Danbury to celebrate Dean Moss’ 75th birthday and last night did our celebrating at the home of his son, Will Moss, who works with my son, Zach, at NBC in Stamford.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dean grew up in Pomfret, Conn., and at 40 was hired as the General Manager at the Beaufort Jasper Water and Sewer Authority. Dean and Alice Moss quickly blended into Beaufort’s small social biome, Alice eventually running the foundation that supports Beaufort Memorial Hospital.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Their children, Will and Lily, became good friends with my son, Zach, and we often took hikes in the Blue Ridge especially around Mt. Pisgah and into the Shining Rock Wilderness.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Will, Lily and Zach were all in Danbury yesterday and, with the assistance of Will’s home-brewed beer, we talked about their coming of age in Beaufort. One of those stories centered on a canoe trip that we all took down the Ichetucknee and Santa Fe rivers — a trip that began at a crystal clear up-welling called Ichetucknee Springs. The trip also included the (Charles) Friedman boys as well as the (David) Porter boys.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Santa Fe/Suwannee is a long system that begins in the middle of Florida’s panhandle, then works its way South through stands of Cypress, Black Tupelo and Gum trees to the Gulf of Mexico. It is surrounded, for much of its length, by swamp and in those long gone days was largely without human habitation. After about six hours of current-assisted paddling we came upon a fish camp.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Now I’m old, and my memory unreliable, but the fish camp I’m talking about bore no resemblance to the Fish Camp Restaurant in Port Royal. None at all. This fish camp, emphasis on camp, featured a dark, low-ceiling bar built atop swaying creosote pilings beginning to give way to the inexorable, russet-colored current. It was, however, known for fried catfish, cold beer, and for bunk beds for patrons too impaired to make their way out of the swamp. As we paddled up to its dock the kids fell silent, each sensing something bad had transformed their fathers — that tonight was going to be their own version of “Deliverance” or, perhaps,“Texas Chainsaw Massacre.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Our large party was tired, hungry but the smell of hot grease got us into the bar and the grown-ups into their first Pabst Blue Ribbon. Soon we were talking, laughing, re-living the capsizing, the collisions and the loss of styrofoam coolers as we pin-balled our way down river. The kids, at their own table and strangely subdued, ordered fried mozzarella sticks which they garnished with sugar from the complimentary packets provided by the restaurant.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Later, when we were shown the beds in the bunkhouse, the kids again went silent; presumably thinking their (normally) reasonable fathers had crossed-over some invisible line separating sanity from madness. And I will admit the bedding was alive with some kind of biomass — probably harmless.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Later that night the kids met together, discussed the bedding and bathrooms, then voted to send Lily to us who said, “We must leave this place!”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We must find shelter elsewhere,” were the words I remember to this day. The problem was there was no elsewhere. Eventually Lily went back to her room, but the kids were not happy.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Yesterday, Lily Moss revealed that as a result of this experience in Florida she decided to dedicate her life to providing impeccably clean sheets, and bathrooms, in hotels around the world. Lily is now Director for Guest Experience for Kimpton Hotels. Kimpton has 8,000 employees and 68 hotels worldwide.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>What is distinctive about Kimpton, is the fact that each hotel is different. They are themed but they are also immaculate. And Lily Moss has “opened” a good many of these hotels. Currently she is working in Honduras.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Last night, as we sat in the Connecticut twilight she said, “It was the horror that I saw at that Florida fish camp that led me to Kimpton. That night I decided nobody else would see that kind of depravity.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As I finished-up Will’s handcrafted beer, I marveled how a small, unfortunate decision on my part resonated through the years. Lily Moss now travels the world, opening hotels and delivering a unique experience, largely due to my thoughtlessness. It goes to show you that one never knows when a hurried, un-researched, unfortunate hotel reservation will have monumental, long-term consequences.&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 -->', 'You never know which choice you make will have monumental long-term consequences', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'you-never-know-which-choice-you-make-will-have-monumental-long-term-consequences', '', '', '2021-09-22 11:07:51', '2021-09-22 15:07:51', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52448', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(52450, 4, '2021-09-22 11:09:00', '2021-09-22 15:09:00', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort County has allocated an additional $100,000 to the Beaufort County Distance Learning Fund of Coastal Community Foundation.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Beaufort County Distance Learning Fund will support nonprofits in Beaufort County that are currently providing educational support services such as virtual learning, socially distanced learning, and supplemental academic enrichment, or those that would like to begin offering these components.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"With the ongoing fluidity of the pandemic, it\'s hard to know what the learning environment will look like week to week,\" Director of the Southern Lowcountry for Coastal Community Foundation Veronica Hemmingway said in a release. \"Our goal is to continue supporting organizations that are providing all types of academic support to Beaufort County students, and we are grateful that Beaufort County is committed to providing the resources to make that happen.\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“It’s always a privilege, as a public servant, to be able to work alongside the County Council to quickly solve problems that meet the needs of the community,” Beaufort County Administrator Eric Greenway said. “This additional funding of the Distant Learning Grant program allows the positive impact on the quality of life of many Beaufort County citizens to continue as we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Launched in January with $100,000 in seed money from Beaufort County, the Beaufort County Distance Learning Fund awarded five grants in June to nonprofit organizations supporting students in Beaufort County.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Beaufort-Jasper YMCA of the Lowcountry was awarded $25,000 to support its eLearning Support Program, which provided students the time and space to complete their virtual coursework while their parents continued to work throughout the pandemic.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Our trained staff made sure each student attended their scheduled live video instruction, tutoring, small group, and independent learning opportunities as assigned by their teacher,” Branch Executive Director for the Beaufort-Jasper YMCA of the Lowcountry Kaylin Garst said. “Without the financial assistance of the Beaufort County Distance Learning Fund of CCF, our Y would not have been able to offer this program that provided 940 hours of learning assistance to 180 children for 25 weeks.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>With another round of funding now available, the Beaufort County Distance Learning Fund is accepting applications from 501(c)3 nonprofits and recognized houses of worship in Beaufort County serving Beaufort County students. Coastal Community Foundation began accepting applications on an ongoing basis beginning Tuesday. The funds will continue to be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, and organizations are encouraged to apply as early as possible to secure funding.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'County grants Beaufort County Distance Learning Fund additional $100,000', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'county-grants-beaufort-county-distance-learning-fund-additional-100000', '', '', '2021-09-22 11:09:01', '2021-09-22 15:09:01', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52450', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(52452, 4, '2021-09-22 11:09:53', '2021-09-22 15:09:53', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Beaufort’s Rohrer named to spring 2021 President\'s List at The Citadel</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Christopher Rohrer of Beaufort is among the nearly 60 cadets recognized for their outstanding work during the spring 2021 semester at The Citadel.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The President\'s List is one of the most distinguished cadet awards presented by The Citadel. The list is a combination of the dean\'s list and the Commandant\'s Distinguished List and is composed of cadets who contribute the most to their companies while maintaining excellent military and academic records.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>With more than 180 cadets holding rank within the Corps, The Citadel provides a leadership lab, contributing to the fulfillment of its mission to educate and develop principled leaders.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Cadets and students named to The Citadel\'s spring 2021 dean\'s list</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Thirteen Beaufort students at The Citadel have been selected to the dean\'s list, a recognition given to cadets and students who are registered for 12 or more semester hours and whose grade point average is 3.20 or higher, with no grade of I (Incomplete) and no grade below C for work in a semester.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The nearly 1,100 cadets and students recognized for their academic achievements during the spring 2021 semester include these local cadets and students: Alma Orozco-Rico, Henry Manley, Reed Reichel, Kyle Davis, Edward McCormick, Christopher Rohrer, Ethan McKenzie, Ryan Henrickson;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Brendan Bowersox; Elliott Ruoff; Cody Spencer; Ty Bouscal; and Thomas Conrad of Beaufort.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Academics at The Citadel are divided between five schools: the Tommy and Victoria Baker School of Business, the School of Engineering, the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, the Swain Family School of Science and Mathematics and the Zucker Family School of Education.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Beaufort’s Daniel accepted into Honors College at the College of Charleston</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Mckenzie Daniel of Beaufort will attend the Honors College at the College of Charleston starting this fall.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Daniel is a graduate of South Carolina Connections Academy and plans to major in Finance at the College of Charleston.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Honors College at the College of Charleston was recently recognized as one of the top 40 public university honors programs in the country by Inside Honors. Additional information can be found at honors.cofc.edu.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'EDUCATION BRIEFS', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'education-briefs-37', '', '', '2021-09-22 11:09:54', '2021-09-22 15:09:54', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52452', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(52454, 4, '2021-09-22 11:12:15', '2021-09-22 15:12:15', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The S.C. Governor’s School for the Art and Humanities Creative Writing Department is now accepting submissions for the annual Govie Writing Awards. South Carolina students in grades 6-12 are invited to submit works in fiction and poetry for statewide recognition and gift cards to M. Judson Booksellers, an independent bookstore located in downtown Greenville.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Students are competing for either the George Singleton Prize in Fiction or the Jan Bailey Prize in Poetry. These awards were named for the Creative Writing Department’s two founding faculty members, who will also serve as judges for the competition.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Entries are divided into two categories, with students in grades 6-8 competing in a middle school division and students in grades 9-12 competing in a high school division. Students may submit either short fiction or poetry. Specific guidelines for each submission category can be found on the Govie Writing Awards webpage at www.scgsah.org/writingawards. The deadline for entry is Nov. 12.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>First prize winners in either category will receive a $200 gift card to Greenville indie bookstore, M. Judson Booksellers. Submissions chosen as honorable mentions will receive a $50 gift card. The gift cards are redeemable both in-store and online.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Governor’s School invites young writers to participate in 2021 Govie Writing Awards', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'governors-school-invites-young-writers-to-participate-in-2021-govie-writing-awards', '', '', '2021-09-22 11:12:16', '2021-09-22 15:12:16', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52454', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(52456, 4, '2021-09-22 11:16:33', '2021-09-22 15:16:33', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Veteran administrator Juliet White, PhD, has been selected to lead the Beaufort County School District’s Student Services division that encompasses special education, alternative programming, guidance counseling, adult education, nursing, athletics, and additional student services/initiatives.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>White, who has served as the district’s Director of Special Education since 2019, brings 28 years of educational experience to the role of Student Services Officer. She started her career as a speech-language pathologist and clinical instructor and has served districts across the state of S.C. as director of special services, executive director of special education programs, and assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>White is enthusiastic about her new role and strongly believes all students can achieve at their highest levels with the appropriate supports. “This division will provide a variety of services to support staff, students, and families to eliminate obstacles, facilitate instruction, and enable students to succeed within their learning environment.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>White holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in speech pathology and audiology, as well as an education specialist degree in educational leadership, all from South Carolina State University. She also earned a doctorate in speech pathology and audiology from the University of South Carolina, where her dissertation research examined early predictors of academic achievement in low income students.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I am excited to reinvigorate the Student Services Division,” Superintendent Frank Rodriguez said in a release. “Given Dr. White’s passion for this work and her vast experience, I know she will lead her division well to provide the supports needed to help move academic achievement forward so our students can reach their full potential and succeed, both in the classroom and in life.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'BCSD selects officer to lead Student Services', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'bcsd-selects-officer-to-lead-student-services', '', '', '2021-09-22 11:16:33', '2021-09-22 15:16:33', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52456', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(52458, 4, '2021-09-22 11:18:28', '2021-09-22 15:18:28', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Three area high school students have been announced as semifinalists in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program and will advance to the next level of competition.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Among the roughly 200 South Carolina students selected as national semifinalists were Timothy Brown and Holland Perryman of Beaufort High School and Mary Chumney of Holy Trinity Classical Christian School.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These students entered the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program competition by taking the 2020 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. They are part of the nationwide pool of semifinalists that includes the highest-scoring entrants in each state, placing them in the top one percent of all U.S. high school seniors.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As semifinalists in the 67th annual National Merit Scholarship Program, they will compete with 16,000 national finalists for 7,500 college scholarships worth nearly $30 million.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I am confident they will represent Beaufort County well in the next phases of this national competition,” Beaufort County School District Superintendent Frank Rodriguez said of Brown and Perryman in a release.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Mary Chumney continues to excel and her Holy Trinity family is proud of her hard work and dedication to rigorous academics,” Holy Trinity Guidance Counselor Tara Gaillard said. “This award is yet another outward sign of the inward growth she has experienced over her many years at Holy Trinity. Soli Deo Gloria!\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In order to become a finalist, each semifinalist and their high school must now submit a detailed application that provides information about the student’s academic record, participation in school and community activities, leadership abilities, employment, and honors and awards. In addition, each semifinalist must be endorsed and recommended by an official from their high school, write an essay, and earn SAT scores that confirm the student’s earlier score on the qualifying test.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>About 95 percent of the semifinalists are expected to attain finalist standing, and approximately half of the Finalists will win a National Merit Scholarship, earning the Merit Scholar title.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) is a nonprofit established in 1955, and its scholarships are underwritten by NMSC with its own funds and more than 400 businesses and higher education institutions.<br><br><br><em>Above: Holy Trinity Classical Christian School senior Mary Chumney, left, has been named a National Merit Semifinalist. At right is HTCCS guidance counselor Tara Gaillard. Photo courtesy of Holy Trinity Classical Christian School.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', '3 area students honored as 2022 National Merit semifinalists', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', '3-area-students-honored-as-2022-national-merit-semifinalists', '', '', '2021-09-22 11:18:29', '2021-09-22 15:18:29', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52458', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(52460, 4, '2021-09-22 11:28:30', '2021-09-22 15:28:30', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>By Wes Kerr</strong><br><br>Ryle Owens was doubted at every step of his basketball journey. He didn’t have a single offer after his high school career. In fact, he rode the bench up until his senior season.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But that didn’t stop this determined young man from reaching his childhood dream: becoming a professional basketball player.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There was little reason to believe Owens would have a chance at making it big after his time at Beaufort High. Primarily a spot-up shooter off the bench, he saw very little time at the varsity level and failed to attract the attention of college scouts.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>His minutes started to ramp up as his senior year tipped off, but adversity quickly struck again. Owens began to experience serious knee pain, denying the Eagle from fulfilling his full potential on the court. The future of his basketball career was suddenly shrouded in doubt.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There’s no guarantee that even the most talented athletes recover from knee surgery, and Owens needed work done on both knees, sidelining the unproven player for more than a year. He was bed-ridden for months, wondering if he would ever get the opportunity to chase his dreams again. But he refused to give up on the goals he had set as a young child.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A former coach gave him a contact at USC Salkehatchie, and Owens put everything he had into what could very well be his last shot. After redshirting a year due to the surgery, the former Beaufort Eagle stepped back onto the court and poured his heart into every practice and every possession.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The climb back into action was like scaling the steepest mountain on the planet. Not only did he have to recover and find his own game again, but he also had to elevate it further against a new level of competition.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He rode the bench again initially, waiting for that opportunity to show his teammates, coaches, and scouts what he could do. During his lengthy, 18-month recovery, one refrain kept echoing through his head.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Wait until I get healthy. Wait until I get healthy.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Ryle was right.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After showing off in his tiny seven-game stint at USC Salkehatchie, Owens went back to the Lowco and enlisted the help of now-Beaufort Academy coach Nick Field. Field was blown away by Owens’ athleticism, shooting ability, and most of all his work ethic.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>With Field’s help combined with an inspirational drive to push his game forward day in and day out, Owens landed a spot at Young Harris College in Georgia.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It was a small Division II school with limited notoriety, but Owens knew that he would seize the opportunity. Head coach Jeremy Currier took a chance on the kid from Beaufort, and a determined Owens became a star for the Mountain Lions.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Fitting the team’s high-tempo offense brilliantly, he became a reliable shooter and an explosive ball-handler with the hops and quickness to thrive all around the court. In his senior season at Young Harris, Owens drained 74 three-pointers and became a valuable leader to his team. As his college career came to a close, he was itching to take his blossoming game even further.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>With the help of Field, Owens came in contact with agents across the globe in hopes of earning that elusive first pro deal. But the COVID-19 pandemic put seemingly all basketball leagues on pause in 2020, halting Owens’ hopes for the foreseeable future. Most people in his shoes would call it quits and look to begin a new chapter.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Not Ryle Owens.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He committed himself to any opportunity he could snag to work out, improve his skills, and raise his stock when others were sitting on the sidelines. He worked out with an NBA trainer in Virginia, learning valuable insight from a resource at the top of the sport’s hierarchy. Then, he came back home again to coach and mentor a group of young and talented players, just like he was a few years earlier.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The experience was invaluable. Not only did he make an impact on so many in his own community, he used the time to pick up on what he needed to fix in his own game.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When leagues and showcases returned across the country and the globe, Owens was ready to put what he had learned into action. Thanks to Field, H2bball founder Rob Benson, and up-and-coming trainer Casser Middleton, the path was paved for Owens to reach what he had been eyeing since the first time he stepped foot in a gym. He traveled to showcases across the country, proving to the basketball world what he knew all along. And then, 18 months after his college career came to a close, TSU Tbilisi in the former Soviet republic of Georgia came calling. The dream was now a reality.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A kid from the little town of Port Royal, S.C., who was confined to the bench in high school, is now on his way to play pro basketball in Europe. He had no business making it this far in his hoops career.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But with every piece of adversity thrown his way, he used his unending determination, the amazing mentors in his corner, and his faith to defy the odds.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The professional career of Ryle Owens is about to lift off, and we can’t wait to see him rep the Lowco.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Wes Kerr is a graduate of Hilton Head Island High School and Davidson College. He reports on local sports for LowcoSports.com and is co-host of the LowcoSports Lowdown and Lowco Pigskin Podcast.</em><br><br><em>Above: Beaufort High grad Ryle Owens (3) made a name for himself playing for tiny Young Harris College in north Georgia. Submitted photo.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Ryle Owens never gave up on the dream, now it’s coming true', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'ryle-owens-never-gave-up-on-the-dream-now-its-coming-true', '', '', '2021-09-22 11:28:31', '2021-09-22 15:28:31', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52460', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(52462, 4, '2021-09-22 11:30:53', '2021-09-22 15:30:53', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>LowcoSports.com</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After an impressive 4-0 start, Friday’s trip to The Citadel to face Oceanside Collegiate seemed like the biggest hurdle between Beaufort High and a perfect regular season. The Landsharks tripped up the Eagles, using six turnovers — including two they returned for touchdowns in the fourth quarter to seal a 31-17 win and hand Beaufort its first loss.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Eagles came out flat on the road, and the defense that has dominated all season couldn’t get off the field early. Oceanside’s Rhett Powell converted on fourth-and-1 to extend an early drive, then punched it in himself for a 7-0 lead. The Landsharks doubled the margin when Colby Shirey tossed a TD pass to Cole Stickler, and Spencer McKinley’s 47-yard field goal put Beaufort in an early 17-0 hole.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But Beaufort came roaring back, scoring 17 straight points to pull even. Tyler Haley hit Zyrin Odom for an 18-yard TD, and Amariee Morris capped off a long drive with an 8-yard TD run before Joe Caprarola pounded a 35-yard field goal to pull the Eagles even.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>That’s when the turnovers that have plagued the Eagles the past two weeks came home to roost.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Rico Harrell picked off Haley at the Beaufort 20 and walked into the end zone to put the Landsharks back on top, and — after a lengthy delay when the lights went out at Johnson-Hagood Stadium — another Haley heave ended up in OCA’s arms, and eventually in the end zone to seal it.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort (4-1) has next week off before opening region play at home against Hilton Head Island High on Oct. 1.<br><br><em>Beaufort’s Zyrin Odom takes a big hit from Oceanside Collegiate Academy’s Roan Shawver and loses the ball during their game Friday night in Mt. Pleasant. The Landsharks handed the visiting Eagles their first lost of the season, 31-17. Photo by Andrea Fabian.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Eagles undone by turnovers in loss to Landsharks', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'eagles-undone-by-turnovers-in-loss-to-landsharks', '', '', '2021-09-22 11:30:54', '2021-09-22 15:30:54', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52462', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(52464, 4, '2021-09-22 11:36:39', '2021-09-22 15:36:39', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>blasts Northwood</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>A two-week delay to make their home debut was worth the wait for the Beaufort Academy Eagles, who hit on all cylinders in their first action in three weeks, blasting visiting Northwood Academy 62-6 on Friday at Merritt Field.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A precautionary two-week quarantine didn’t seem to slow down the Eagles, who dominated the Chargers from the outset in every phase of the game.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Devonte Green led an offensive clinic, rushing for 141 yards and three touchdowns on just six carries with touchdown runs of 23, 26, and 43 yards. Jaxen Porter also found the end zone three times, hauling in a 12-yard touchdown pass from Braydon Dineen and adding scores of 6 and 18 yards on the ground, the latter a determined effort in which he dragged several Chargers into the end zone.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dineen didn’t have to go to the air often, attempting just four passes, but two of them wound up in the end zone. The junior quarterback also threw a 6-yard scoring pass to Walker Day. Alex Williams also found the end zone, rushing for 40 yards and a score on just three carries.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>BA’s defense was just as impressive, shutting out the Chargers until the waning moments of the game and coming up with a pair of interceptions. Cody Dalrymple took a pick 50 yards for a score and added five tackles, and Jackson Davis also had a pick. Porter had a team-high six tackles, while Colten Collins and Ben Lubkin added five each.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Eagles (2-0, 1-0) travel to Thomas Heyward on Friday.<br><br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>FRIDAY’S AREA FOOTBALL SCHEDULE</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Hilton Head Island at Wade Hampton, 7:30 p.m.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Blythewood at May River, 7:30 p.m.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Baptist Hill at Whale Branch, 7:30 p.m.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort Academy at Thomas Heyward, 7:30 p.m.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Hilton Head Christian at Colleton Prep, 7:30 p.m.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Hilton Head Prep at Bethesda Academy, 7:30 p.m.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Ridgeland-Hardeeville at Pelion, 7:30 p.m.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>EDITOR’S NOTE</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Schedule is subject to change due to COVID quarantines. Find weekly and team-by-team schedules and results, region standings, and area statistical leaders at LowcoSports.com.<br><br><em>Beaufort Academy’s Devonte Green heads toward the end zone for his first touchdown during the early minutes of the first quarter against Northside Academy on Friday at BA’s Merritt Field. The Eagles went on to win a lopsided game, 62-6. The Eagles next face Thomas Heyward Academy at 7 p.m. Friday in Ridgeland. Photo by Bob Sofaly.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Green, Porter shine as BA blasts Northwood', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'green-porter-shine-as-ba-blasts-northwood', '', '', '2021-09-22 11:36:39', '2021-09-22 15:36:39', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52464', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(52466, 4, '2021-09-22 11:37:39', '2021-09-22 15:37:39', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>entists may get similar medical training, they can have their own opinions and thoughts about how to practice medicine. They can have different ideas about how to diagnose and treat conditions or diseases. Some doctors/ dentists take a more conservative, or traditional, approach to treating their patients. Other doctors are more aggressive and use the newest tests and therapies. It seems like we learn about new advances in medicine almost every day.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Many doctors specialize in one area of medicine, such as cardiology or obstetrics or psychiatry. Not every doctor can be skilled in using all the latest technology. Getting a second opinion from a different doctor might give you a fresh perspective and new information. It could provide you with new options for treating your condition. Then you can make more informed choices. If you get similar opinions from two doctors, you can also talk with a third doctor.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Tips: What To Do&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Ask your doctor for a recommendation. </strong>Ask for the name of another doctor or specialist, so you can get a second opinion. Don\'t worry about hurting your doctor\'s feelings. Most doctors welcome a second opinion, especially when surgery or long-term treatment is involved.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Ask someone you trust for a recommendation. </strong>If you don\'t feel comfortable asking your doctor for a referral, then call another doctor you trust. You can also call university teaching hospitals and medical societies in your area for the names of doctors. Some of this information is also available on the Internet.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Check with your health insurance provider. </strong>Call your insurance company before you get a second opinion. Ask if they will pay for this office visit. Many health insurance providers do. Ask if there are any special procedures you or your primary care doctor needs to follow.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Ask to have medical records sent to the second doctor. </strong>Ask your primary care doctor to send your medical records to the new doctor. You need to give written permission to your current doctor to send any records or test results to a new doctor. You can also ask for a copy of your own medical records for your files. Your new doctor can then examine these records before your office visit.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Learn as much as you can. </strong>Ask your doctor for information you can read. Go to a local library. Search the Internet. Find a teaching hospital or university that has medical libraries open to the public. The information you find can be hard to understand, or just confusing. Make a list of your questions, and bring it with you when you see your new doctor.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Do not rely on the Internet or a telephone conversation. </strong>When you get a second opinion, you need to be seen by a doctor. That doctor will perform a physical examination and perhaps other tests. The doctor will also thoroughly review your medical records, ask you questions, and address your concerns.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Source: womenshealth.gov&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office on Women\'s Health&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>National Women’s Health Information Center <br><br>Exclusive content from CARE Magazine</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'How to get a second opinion', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'how-to-get-a-second-opinion', '', '', '2021-09-22 11:37:40', '2021-09-22 15:37:40', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52466', 0, 'post', '', 0);
