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(34680, 4, '2018-01-11 08:28:29', '2018-01-11 13:28:29', '<b>Reconstruction Era monument celebrated</b>\r\n\r\nThe public is invited to join the National Park Service (NPS) and park partners to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the creation of Reconstruction Era National Monument in South Carolina\'s Lowcountry on Friday, Jan. 12.\r\n\r\nFestivities will kick off at 10 a.m. at the Beaufort Arsenal, located at 713 Craven St. in Beaufort, with a special program featuring music and remarks from the NPS, the United States congressional delegation and park partners.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe highlight will be the unveiling of a unique piece of art by artist Sonja Griffin Evans to celebrate the park\'s anniversary.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFrom noon to 4 p.m., special talks, tours and activities will be offered at each of the four sites comprising the Reconstruction Era National Monument.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAll events are free and are open to the public.\r\n\r\nThe Reconstruction Era National Monument consists of Darrah Hall and Brick Baptist Church, both located on St. Helena Island in Penn Center National Historic Landmark District; Camp Saxton at Fort Fredrick in Port Royal; and the Old Beaufort Firehouse located at 706 Craven St. in the National Historic Landmark District in the city of Beaufort.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nActivities planned for the afternoon of Jan. 12 include:\r\n\r\n• Darrah Hall at Penn Center: Talks, junior youth praise dance and programs on Reconstruction.\r\n\r\n• Brick Baptist Church: Praise dances, spirituals and educational programs.\r\n\r\n• Camp Saxton via Fort Fredrick site: Fort tours and activities relating to the first reading of the Emancipation Proclamation at Camp Saxton on Jan. 1, 1863.\r\n\r\n• Old Beaufort Firehouse: NPS and park partners will offer a variety of educational information about Reconstruction and the historic Lowcountry.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, local residents are invited to the Saturday, Jan. 13, meeting of Indivisible Beaufort to hear an update on the local Reconstruction project from Mayor Billy Keyserling and to celebrate the first-year anniversary of the organization.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe meeting will take place at 11:30 a.m.&nbsp; at the Beaufort Branch Library on Scott St.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor additional tour information, visit the Beaufort Visitor Center located in the Beaufort Arsenal.\r\n\r\nThe Reconstruction Era National Monument is administered by the National Park Service and will be headquartered at the Old Firehouse in Beaufort Carolina.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Reconstruction Era National Monument is dedicated to commemorating the period from 1861 through 1900 when nearly four million African Americans, newly freed from bondage, sought to integrate into a free society and into the educational, economic and political life of the country.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNow entering its second century, the National Park Service continues to explore new ways to help visitors connect and find their parks.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor more information on park news, events and programs, visit www.facebook.com/ReconstructionNPS.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nVisit the park website at www.nps.gov/reer, call 843-227-1507 or email reer_information@nps.gov.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Government, others to close for MLK Day</b>\r\n\r\nAll Beaufort County facilities, including the Convenience Centers and the PALS facilities, will be closed Monday, Jan. 15, in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAll facilities will open according to their regular schedules Tuesday, Jan. 16.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAdditionally, all Beaufort County libraries will be closed.\r\n\r\nFederal, state and other local government offices will also be closed.\r\n\r\nThere will be no mail delivery service.\r\n\r\n<b>PalmettoPride provides&nbsp;</b><b>grants for litter cleanup</b>\r\n\r\nPalmettoPride recently announced its Community Pride Grant recipients for the 2017-2018 grant cycle.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe PalmettoPride Grants program provides funding for litter eradication programs in five categories.\r\n\r\nUnder the Community Pride Grant, which provides funds for organizations and governmental departments to implement litter reduction programs in their communities, Beaufort County was awarded $5,000.\r\n\r\nVisit www.palmettopride.org.\r\n\r\n<b>Sea Island Coalition&nbsp;</b><b>conducts fundraiser</b>\r\n\r\nThe Sea Island Corridor Coalition is working to raise $10,000 to advocate for smart development along the Sea Island Parkway.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“The coalition was organized in April 2016 to give a voice to those in and around Beaufort concerned that piecemeal development was compromising the look, feel and sustainability of communities along the corridor,” according to the Sea Island coalition’s recent newsletter.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“But to maintain this focus, and further the availability of good information to the public, the coalition needs sustainable funding. Our activities to date have been funded by a small number of supporters, and we realize we cannot forever rely on these 10-20 people alone.\r\n\r\n“Broadened financial support will enable us to continue our community outreach, continue our high level of communication on planning and development issues and ensure that government deliberations and decision-making affecting the parkway are made in the open, with an appropriate level of sunlight,” the newsletter states.\r\n\r\nDonate at www.gofundme.com/seaislandcoalition, at www.paypal.me/seaislandcoalition/50.\r\n\r\nCheck can be mailed to the Sea Island Coalition, P.O. Box 533, St. Helena, SC 29920\r\n\r\n<b>Sprint devices having&nbsp;</b><b>connection issues&nbsp;</b>\r\n\r\nIndividuals using Sprint mobile devices may experience intermittent connection issues when attempting to call Beaufort County government landline phones with a “255” prefix due to data transmission issues with the county’s carrier for landline services.\r\n\r\nCallers experiencing issues are encouraged to contact Sprint at 844-382-3312 to report any issues.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>CORRECTION</b>\r\n\r\nA photo in the Dec. 28 edition of The Island News misidentified Katie Gambla.', 'News briefs for January 11th-17th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'news-briefs-for-january-11th-17th', '', '', '2018-01-11 08:28:58', '2018-01-11 13:28:58', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34680', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(34682, 4, '2018-01-11 08:29:33', '2018-01-11 13:29:33', '<h3>By Dr. Mark Siegel</h3>\r\nRinging in the New Year is a time of self-reflection – a time when we look at how we can better ourselves.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAs we kick off 2018, many of us may have plans to lose weight or stop smoking. But did you know taking care of your eyes should also be one to consider? After all, where would we be without our vision?&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHere are some top tips to improve your eyes in this new year.\r\n\r\n• Eat right. You are what you eat, as they say. And when it comes to good vision, what you put into your body can make all the difference.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo help protect against age-related vision problems like cataracts and macular degeneration, incorporate foods that are chockful of omega-3 fatty acids, zinc and vitamins C and E.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFoods to look for are green leafy vegetables; citrus fruits and berries; non-meat, protein-rich foods like eggs, nuts and beans; and cold water fish like tuna and salmon.\r\n\r\n• Wear sunglasses. The sun’s harmful UV rays aren’t just an issue in the warmer months. Wintertime is also the time to protect your eyes from too much UV exposure; otherwise, you up your risk of developing cataracts or macular degeneration.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLook for sunglasses that block at least 99 percent of both UVA and UVB rays. For added protection, wear a pair that wraps around the sides of your eyes.\r\n\r\n• Kick the habit. This may have been in the plans already as the New Year unfolds, but if not, make it one in 2018. Smoking makes you prone to optic nerve damage, cataracts and macular degeneration. Stop smoking to improve not only your eye health, but your overall health.\r\n\r\n• Wear protective eyewear. Playing sports like baseball, basketball, paintball and racquet sports can put you at risk for eye injuries if you don’t wear safety eyewear. If you work in a hazardous job, wearing eyewear to protect your eyes is essential to avoiding serious problems.\r\n\r\n• Think 20-20-20. This refers to giving your eyes a rest if you stare at a computer for long periods of time. Often called computer eye syndrome, this condition can cause eye strain, dry eyes, headaches and blurred vision. To help alleviate this, try the 20-20-20 method, in which you stop every 20 minutes and stare 20 feet ahead for 20 seconds.\r\n\r\n• Regular eye exams. Have a regular eye exam. An ophthalmologist can catch diseases long before they can cause problems. Early treatment can save and protect your eyesight.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<i>From everyone at Sea Island Ophthalmology we wish you a healthy and bright New Year!</i>\r\n\r\n<i>Dr. Mark Siegel is the medical director at Sea Island Ophthalmology at 111 High Tide Drive (off Midtown Drive near Low Country Medical Group). Visit www.seaislandophthalmology.com.</i>', 'Make healthy eyes a New Year’s resolution', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'make-healthy-eyes-a-new-years-resolution', '', '', '2018-01-11 08:29:33', '2018-01-11 13:29:33', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34682', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(34684, 4, '2018-01-11 08:30:17', '2018-01-11 13:30:17', 'As a way of thanking firefighters for their service, Girls Scout Rainbow Troop 4105 served a holiday meal to members of the Lady’s Island-St. Helena Island Fire District. The meal included red rice, fried chicken, Swedish meatballs, baked macaroni and cheese, potato salad, cheese rolls, cupcakes, cake and sweet tea. Meals were prepared by the troop leaders, parents and adult volunteers. Photo provided.', 'Scouts thank firefighters', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'scouts-thank-firefighters', '', '', '2018-01-11 08:30:17', '2018-01-11 13:30:17', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34684', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(34687, 4, '2018-01-11 08:31:07', '2018-01-11 13:31:07', '<h3>By Lee Scott</h3>\r\nAs I was leaving my house recently to take Brandy for her grooming appointment, I opened the front door and a bird flew in and up the staircase.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMy spouse jumped up from his chair and said, “Shut the door there is a bird in the living room.”&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUh oh, that meant there were two birds in the house. As I began to shut the front door the first bird flew out. Now my husband only had to deal with just one bird.&nbsp; Evidently the birds had been perched on the Christmas wreath hanging on the front door. So, I unhooked it and flung it down on the grass. Then I put Brandy in the car, got in, and drove down the street. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt wasn’t until I was halfway through the neighborhood when it dawned on me that possibly my mate might want assistance. Now I know I have blonde hair, but that is not the reason it took me so long to have this revelation. The truth was I was more focused on getting Brandy to her hair appointment on time.\r\n\r\nI hesitated though to call him and ask if he needed my help. You see, my spouse is a very competent male. If there is something I need done around the house, he can do it. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen the screen on the back door was ripped, he repaired it.&nbsp; When the sink was clogged, he fixed it. There are numerous tasks that I just assume he can do because he is that kind of guy.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo sometimes when I ask him if he needs help his response is something like: “What, don’t you think I can do it myself?” Or at the other end of the spectrum the response is: “I’ve been waiting for you to offer some help.”&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo here is the conundrum: Does he want my help or not?\r\n\r\nI decided to call anyway. His response was: “Yes, why don’t you come back.”\r\n\r\nBut as I drove up to the house he was standing there with his phone. “I was just going to call you. The bird is out.”\r\n\r\nI knew he could do it on his own.\r\n\r\n“How did you do it?” I asked.\r\n\r\n“I turned off all the lights inside the house, turned on the front porch light and opened the front door. The old phrase \'Go to the light!’ came to mind. The bird flew out and joined his partner in the holly tree.”\r\n\r\nThings got back to normal that day. Brandy looked well groomed, the birds were chirping in the tree, the Christmas wreath was in the trash and the house had a mild scent of Pine Sol throughout. &nbsp;', 'Handy partners lend a helping hand', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'handy-partners-lend-a-helping-hand', '', '', '2018-01-11 08:31:07', '2018-01-11 13:31:07', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34687', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(34689, 4, '2018-01-11 08:32:41', '2018-01-11 13:32:41', '<em>Photo above: Members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority gave bicycles and helmets to 44 students at the fourth annual Bike-Give-Away. Photo provided.</em>\r\n\r\nDecked out in sorority apparel and wearing smiles of the season, members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority gathered at Beaufort Middle School to present bicycles and helmets to students enrolled in the 11 elementary schools in the chapter’s service area. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nAt this, the fourth annual Bike-Give-Away, 44 bicycles were presented to two boys and two girls from Beaufort, Broad River, Coosa, Joseph S. Shanklin, Lady\'s Island, Mossy Oaks, Port Royal, St. Helena and Whale Branch elementary schools and Robert Smalls International Academy.\r\n\r\nEach school’s social worker selected which students received bikes. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nAbout 34 of the 44 showed up with their parents, guardians and siblings to try out their shiny new gifts.\r\n\r\n“This year we were pleased to have increased our efforts 100 percent,” said sorority president Viola Smalls. “Year to date, we have donated over 100 bicyles and helmets.”\r\n\r\nThe Annual Bike-Give-Away, the brain child of chapter vice president Dr. Monica Dawson, is only one of the sorority’s community service activities. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta was chartered in 1976 by members from Beaufort and Jasper counties. Since its chartering the chapter has provided scholarships and sponsored programs and projects which promote educational, personal, political and social awareness.', 'Students get bikes from Delta Sigma Theta Sorority', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'students-get-bikes-from-delta-sigma-theta-sorority', '', '', '2018-07-12 10:58:36', '2018-07-12 14:58:36', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34689', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(34692, 4, '2018-01-11 08:34:41', '2018-01-11 13:34:41', '<em>Photo above: Nathan Harris could often be seen in one of his dapper outfits riding his bike around town. File photo.</em>\r\n<h3>Staff reports</h3>\r\nA Beaufort icon has passed away.\r\n\r\nNathan Harris, 87, of Beaufort, died Dec. 23, 2017, at the Medical University of South Carolina.\r\n\r\nHis journey to Beaufort was somewhat roundabout, but once here, he made a huge difference in the community.\r\n\r\nHarris could have lived a life of leisure. Born into a wealthy English family, he did not have to work after he graduated from college. He spent his time fox hunting three days a week, hunting, shooting and riding the steeplechase the other days. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nBut he felt there must be more to life, some contribution he could make. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nHis father had served his community as lord mayor of Leicester, England. Harris remembered World War II vividly as a child, where he watched his father constantly work to get refugees and Jews out of France before and after the Nazis took over. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nHe also remembered a vacation at the seashore where he watched the legendary flotilla of small boats manned by local citizens rescue over 30,000 British troops from across the English Channel the night that France fell to the Germans and the Nazis were rushing to annihilate the trapped troops.\r\n\r\nHe saw that one person\'s efforts could make a big difference in peoples\' lives and he wanted to also.\r\n\r\nHis first chance came when he was elected to the Leicester County Council. He started looking for ways he could help improve the quality of life of local families. A deeply spiritual man, he also chaired the Parish Council. He felt education was a way to open horizons for many of the poor working class children there, so he became involved with the Leicester Education Authority (which was the largest education authority in England) and later became its head. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nOver the years, it became a model as one of the most progressive and successful education authorities in England and received many awards. While there, Harris organized students and teachers to create the most successful youth orchestra in Britain. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nAfter seeing what enrichment music brought to the student\'s lives, Harris wanted to expand their experience of the visual arts as well since many were too poor to travel to the great museums of London. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nHe oversaw the creation of the finest collection of art by living artists in Britain outside of the Tate Gallery by getting artists involved to put their art in schools for students to feel and touch and experience them firsthand.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHarris was the head of these organizations for over 20 years as well as being a columnist on Education and Social Improvement issues for two major London based newspapers (the Times and Guardian) and often appeared on television as a popular pundit.\r\n\r\nBefore she became prime minister, Margaret Thatcher was appointed Minister of Education for England. In that capacity she began to butt heads with Harris, who was chairman of the Leiceister Education Authority and East Midlands Arts Association. &nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"She thought art and music were unnecessary, a waste of money and irrelevant,” said Harris in a 2014 Island News interview. “She said publicly that the idea of bringing culture into the education of working class children gave them ideas beyond their station.\r\n\r\n\"She started off good by restraining the unions, but her anti-working class attitude proved to be a disaster. So though they think here in America she\'s the cat\'s whiskers, by the time she left office she wasn\'t well regarded in England and had lost her luster.\"\r\n\r\nBut before that, he had decided it was time to leave England. “I didn\'t want to see my life\'s work destroyed. There was nothing I could do to stop it,” he said.\r\n\r\nNathan\'s marriage of 27 years which resulted in \"four wonderful children\" had ended in divorce a few years earlier and he had met a new love, Alison Strong, from a well-regarded aristocratic family. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nRealizing he\'d have to make money, Harris flew to New York City and joined a marketing business that a friend had there. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe friend, who lived in Connecticut, wanted to move the business South to a little town called Beaufort and that\'s how Harris ended up here. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nHis wife soon followed and became the office manager at Fripp Island Real Estate Company. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThey lived in Ashedale for eight years. His wife became sick, and after a long illness, died.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHarris had to mortgage the house to pay all the hospital bills, which he did and had enough left over to barely buy the historic Joseph Patterson House on the corner of Duke and Newcastle in the North West Quadrant downtown which was a \"falling down wreck.\" &nbsp;\r\n\r\nHe and a carpenter friend persevered however and over the years, saved it and restored it to its present day beauty.\r\n\r\nHarris was involved with AMI Kids Beaufort (Marine Institute) for many years.\r\n\r\n“I think it is the best program for young people in trouble with the law in the world,” he said in the 2014 interview.\r\n\r\nAt an AMIKids Croquet Fundraiser at Bray\'s Island, Harris played master of ceremonies and stayed on the mic with his soft cultured English accent for nearly four hours talking to the crowd about the organization and imploring them to contribute. As a result he raised nearly $45,000 of the record $95,000 raised this year. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nHarris also enjoyed being the Eucharistic minister at St. Helena Church for over 20 years. He was friends with Rev. Alexander McBride, the minister of the First African Baptist Church on The Point for many years.\r\n\r\nHarris met the third love of his life, Carol Washington, and they were married when he was 81. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nAbout Beaufort, Harris said, “It\'s a very interesting mixture of many sorts of people that I find interesting, the epitome of American \'small town charm.’ ”\r\n\r\nAnderson Funeral Home handled arrangements for the family.', 'Beaufort icon had passion for helping others', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-icon-had-passion-for-helping-others', '', '', '2018-01-11 08:34:41', '2018-01-11 13:34:41', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34692', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(34695, 4, '2018-01-11 08:38:48', '2018-01-11 13:38:48', '<h3>By Sally Mahan</h3>\r\nAfter months of citizen activism, plans for a huge new development in Northern Beaufort County were ditched after a 6-0 “no” vote by the Metropolitan Planning Commission on Nov. 13.\r\n\r\nNow, the developers are going to come back to the commission on Monday, Feb. 19, with a revised plan that a local activist organization calls “vastly improved.”\r\n\r\nThe revised proposal is expected to be filed with the city of Beaufort’s Planning Department around Thursday, Feb. 1.\r\n\r\nThe 19-acre parcel, called Whitehall, is at the foot of the Richard V. Woods Memorial Bridge on Lady’s Island and has been a source of contention as locals have expressed concerns about traffic, trees, the environment and the development in general.\r\n\r\nMidCity Real Estate Partners of Atlanta owns the property but has been working with Sam Levin of Beaufort and other partners as the Whitehall Development Group.\r\n\r\nThe Whitehall plan that was voted down would have been a mix of commercial/retail space along the Sea Island Parkway, with apartments and an independent living facility in the interior of the property.\r\n\r\nFive stand-alone commercial buildings ranging in size from approximately 2,000 square feet to 6,000 square feet, and seven residential apartment towers – each four stories high – were planned.\r\n\r\nA smaller structure would have served as a space for offices, pool support and resident storage for bicycles, etc.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnother structure in the original plan was a 100-unit independent living facility built as part of the property but managed by an outside firm.\r\n\r\nChuck Newton of the Sea Island Coalition, which has been actively involved in the Whitehall process, said, “We did see a revised conceptual plan for Whitehall a couple of weeks ago. … We would characterize it as ‘vastly improved.’\r\n\r\n“The most striking change is the elimination of the seven oversize apartment ‘towers’ initially presented. That being said, apartments are not the dominant structures in the residential elements of the new plan, but are there alongside some single-family homes, townhomes and ‘cottages.’&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“The retail/commercial element in the plan is largely similar to the first proposal, setting aside a portion of the property along the parkway. We are encouraging the developers to integrate it more tightly into development; right now, and our reading of the Civic Master Plan, suggests the intent was to have retail/commercial activities integrated with housing components, not established as a ‘separate neighborhood.’ ”\r\n\r\nNewton said the proposed independent living (not assisted living) facility remains part of the plan, but has been relocated in the new conceptual plan to the center of the property versus being tucked away in a corner.\r\n\r\nSeveral concerns remain however. They include ensuring that any roofline stays below the canopy; density; inclusion of a “main street” abutting the commercial/retail areas; and the need for a new traffic study, said Newton.\r\n\r\nThe Metropolitan Planning Commission will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 19, at City Hall at 1911 Boundary St. in Beaufort.', 'Whitehall is coming back to the table', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'whitehall-is-coming-back-to-the-table', '', '', '2018-01-11 08:38:48', '2018-01-11 13:38:48', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34695', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(34696, 4, '2018-01-11 08:37:51', '2018-01-11 13:37:51', '<h3>By Bill Rauch</h3>\r\nThe opioid epidemic has come to Beaufort County.\r\n\r\nWhile the 2017 final numbers are still preliminary, the Beaufort County Coroner’s Office says there were 22 opioid-related deaths in the county last year, nearly three times the eight homicides the Coroner’s Office has recorded preliminarily for 2017.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis is the first time Beaufort County opioid-related deaths have exceeded Beaufort County homicides. What’s worse is that the number of opioid-related deaths here nearly tripled last year from the eight that were recorded in 2016.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMoreover, the sheriff’s office says that since the sheriff ordered his deputies to be trained in the use of Narcan, the department is known to have saved three lives last year by administering the drug on site.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt is unknown how many more lives were saved from opioid overdoses at the emergency rooms in the county. Medical professionals say that number is increasing dramatically as well.\r\n\r\nPrevious to 2016 there were so few deaths attributable to opioid abuse that neither the Beaufort County Coroner’s Office nor the South Carolina Department of Environmental Control (DHEC) tracked them as a group.\r\n\r\nWhy is this epidemic suddenly upon us, and what can be done to prevent these tragedies?\r\n\r\nLet’s start with the source of the drugs.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhile doctors derive no financial benefit from prescribing narcotics (opioids), healthcare professionals say it is not uncommon for their own convenience and for the convenience of their patients for doctors to offer patients facing short-term pain medium-term pain relief medications.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOften — but not always — in Beaufort County these medium-term pain prescriptions are written in emergency rooms or in the offices of oral and orthopedic surgeons. An example would be a 30-day supply of Percocet after a tooth is pulled or a broken bone is set.\r\n\r\nStandard stuff, right?\r\n\r\nBut patients react differently to pain and to pain medications, and sometimes most of these pills end up in family medicine cabinets where they can then be abused by children, children’s friends, spouses, cleaning ladies or anyone else who might happen to open the family medicine chest.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOpioid addiction, especially when its origins are with prescription medications, knows no racial, social or economic bounds.\r\n\r\nOften it is in the family medicine cabinet, health professionals say, that the road to addiction begins — sometimes with as little as a week’s supply of a narcotic.\r\n\r\nThe end of the road can come quickly, especially for those who, once addicted, find a way to gain access to Fentanyl, a strong narcotic that is often used in a 72-hour patch for hospice patients, but which can by addicts be extracted from the patch and injected via a hypodermic needle.\r\n\r\nAbout one in three of the lethal opioid overdoses the Beaufort County Coroner saw last year were the result of Fentanyl use, the coroner’s office said recently.\r\n\r\nBut what can be done?\r\n\r\nSeveral things, experts say, especially in the area of prevention, and luckily a good start can be made when there’s willingness at the state and local levels.\r\n\r\nSouth Carolina already has in place a Prescription Monitoring System that was designed to alert doctors to patients who are receiving narcotics from more than one prescriber.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBefore prescribing a narcotic doctors are supposed to consult the system to check on what other narcotics that patient might be receiving from other sources. But, healthcare professionals say that system could easily be used also to track which doctors are prescribing what may be excessive doses of narcotics.\r\n\r\nNo one is doing that now.\r\n\r\nIn Northern Beaufort County, where most of the doctors are closely aligned with Beaufort Memorial Hospital, the hospital administrators could call these doctors in for close questioning about their narcotics-prescribing practices. The hospital also has access to local doctors’ electronic medical records that in theory contain the same information.\r\n\r\nAt the same time the South Carolina State Legislature could follow North Carolina’s lead and take a look at opening the door to doctors and pharmacies engaging together in the “staging” of prescriptions for narcotics.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn this protocol, a patient who is prescribed a 30-day supply of Percocet might, for example, be required to return to the pharmacy every three days for another 72 hours’ supply of the narcotic. This protocol, experts say, would cut down on the large caches of narcotics, paid for by health insurance but found to be unneeded by the patient, that sit waiting to be abused in family medicine cabinets.\r\n\r\nAlso, those familiar with hospital practices say, in the light of the current epidemic, emergency room practices need reexamination. There, it is said, some repeat patients seek to intimidate doctors into prescribing for them opioid-based medications like Percocet or OxyContin, both potentially highly addictive.\r\n\r\nTo prevent these unfortunate confrontations that sometimes lead to doctors writing prescriptions under duress. There is clearly need, for example, for Beaufort Memorial Hospital to work more closely with the city of Beaufort Police Department so that when after such a confrontation a prescription has been refused, a police officer is readily on hand to walk the unruly patient to their ride, and make sure they take it.\r\n\r\nA report released by the White House last month put the annual costs of the opioid epidemic at the $500 billion-plus level. Considerations such as lost productivity, healthcare costs and costs to the judicial systems were taken into account for the study.&nbsp; &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThat nearly 64,000 American lives were lost in 2015 to opioid addiction-related causes was noted in the report, as was the impossibility of adequately placing a dollar value on those 64,000 individual tragedies.\r\n\r\nThe stakes are obviously very high here — and growing.\r\n\r\nDriving the stakes higher still is that second chances are few because the road back from opioid addiction is famously treacherous, a fact of life that places still more burden upon the success of prevention efforts.\r\n\r\n<i>Bill Rauch was the mayor of Beaufort from 1999-2008. Email Bill at TheRauchReport@gmail.com.</i>', 'County 2017 opioid deaths up sharply from 2016', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'county-2017-opioid-deaths-up-sharply-from-2016', '', '', '2018-01-11 08:37:51', '2018-01-11 13:37:51', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34696', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(34699, 4, '2018-01-11 08:45:11', '2018-01-11 13:45:11', '<em>Photo above: An unidentified couple take a brisk walk across the Richard V. Woods Bridge during snow storm. Photos by Bob Sofaly.</em>\r\n\r\nIt shut down just about everything in town. From bridges to roads to schools to most businesses, the snow storm that started on Jan. 3 left Northern Beaufort County out in the cold. And its continuting effects were felt far and wide. The temperatures were so low at night that everything that melted during the day turned around and froze over when temperatures dropped, making the roads particularly dangerous. Hundreds of people were left without power, and according to varous law enforcement, there were hundreds of accidents. However, temperatures are back to normal and normalcy has returned.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[gallery link=\"file\" ids=\"34706,34702,34701,34700,34712,34711,34710,34709,34708,34707,34705,34704\"]', 'Snowmageddon \'18', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'snowmageddon-18', '', '', '2018-01-11 08:45:11', '2018-01-11 13:45:11', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34699', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(34715, 4, '2018-01-18 13:49:37', '2018-01-18 18:49:37', '<b>Northern Beaufort Co.&nbsp;</b><b>Democratic club to meet</b>\r\n\r\nThe Northern Beaufort County Democratic Club will meet on Thursday, Jan. 18 at the Grand Army Hall, 706 Newcastle Street, on the corner of Prince and Newcastle streets in Beaufort. The social starts at 6:30 p.m.; meeting at 7 p.m. The guest speaker will be Andy Brack, a columnist from Columbia. Also, attend the precinct reorganization meeting at the Grand Army Hall on Saturday, Jan. 27 at 11 a.m. All are welcome, light refreshments will be served.\r\n\r\n<b>Come network at&nbsp;Coffee </b><b>with Colleagues</b>\r\n\r\nJoin the Beaufort Chamber of Commerce for Coffee with Colleagues, a free networking opportunity hosted by BJWSA at 6 Snake Road in Okatie. Bring your business cards on Friday, Jan. 19, from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Contact Janessa Lowery for more information at janessa@beaufortsc.org.\r\n\r\n<b>Meeting to discuss&nbsp;</b><b>Lady’s Island planning</b>\r\n\r\nThe Northern Regional Plan Implementation Committee (NRPIC) is set to hear details of an implementation plan for the \"Lady\'s Island Area Plan\" on Friday, Jan. 19 at 9:30 a.m. in the County Administration Building, 100 Ribaut Road. The meeting is open to the public. For more information, visit www.seaislandcoalition.com.\r\n\r\n<b>Public invited to&nbsp;</b><b>tour of Fort Fremont</b>\r\n\r\nTravel back in time to the 1890s and the Spanish American War at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, at the St. Helena Branch Beaufort County Public Library at 6355 Jonathan Francis Senior Road, St. Helena Island.\r\n\r\nParticipants will learn the history, see a scale model of Fort Fremont as it stood in 1898, and take a guided tour of the remains of the fortifications. The tour lasts approximately two hours. No reservations are necessary and this event is free. For more information, call the St. Helena Library at 843-255-6487 or visit fortfremont.org.\r\n\r\n<b>Smoked pork butts&nbsp;</b><b>for sale supports&nbsp;</b><b>Knights of Columbus</b>\r\n\r\nThe local Knights of Columbus Council is having a charity fundraiser, offering smoked pork butts for sale, to be picked up on Super Bowl weekend, Saturday, Feb. 3 anytime from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Piggly Wiggly parking lot on Ribaut Road in Port Royal. The smoked pork butts averaging 5-7 lbs. are slow cooked for over 18 hours and can be served immediately, refrigerated and served Sunday for the big game, or frozen. Pre-purchase is highly recommended. The cost is $35 each or $30 for 2. Go to www.porkbutts.org to order, or pick up your tickets in front of Zippy Lube at 149 Sea Island Parkway any Friday (1-5 p.m.) or Saturday (9 a.m.- 1 p.m.) in January. Some butts will be available for sale on February 3. For further information, call Terry Buquet at 843-986-6611 or Mike McMahon at 843-838-9839 or 210-240-4321.\r\n\r\n<b>Study group meets&nbsp;</b><b>at Beaufort library</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Parliamentary Study Group will meet Monday, Feb 7, at 5:30 p.m. at the Beaufort County Library on Scott Street in Beaufort.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe study group is free and open to the public. Although not required, an RSVP for planning is appreciated. Call or text 386 871-8855.\r\n\r\n<b>2or3 Treasure House&nbsp;</b><b>collecting winter coats</b>\r\n\r\nThe 2or3 Treasure House at 203 Carteret St. in Beaufort is collecting children\'s winter coats in all sizes for both boys and girls. If you have some older or outgrown children\'s coats taking up space in the closet, bring them to the Treasure House, which is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES</strong></p>\r\n<b>Volunteers needed&nbsp;</b><b>for film festival</b>\r\n\r\nVolunteers are needed for the Beaufort International Film Festival, scheduled from Feb. 21-25. Various opportunities are available from greeters, ushers and ticketing. Please contact Rebecca Tucker at filmbeaufort@gmail.com or call 843-522-3196. Please leave your name, phone number and email.\r\n\r\n<b>Habitat for Humanity&nbsp;</b><b>in need of volunteers</b>\r\n\r\nWondering how you might be able to help LowCountry Habitat for Humanity? Attend their Volunteer Orientation held at 10 a.m. the second Saturday of every month at 616 Parris Island Gateway, Beaufort.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nVolunteer opportunities exist in every area of operations at LowCountry Habitat; there is a need for all types of abilities and skill levels, from construction to volunteering at the ReStore to serving on committees.\r\n\r\nFor more information, contact Lee McSavaney, volunteer coordinator, at 843-522-3500 or email info@lowcountryhabitat.org.\r\n\r\n<b>Pan-African group&nbsp;</b><b>seeks volunteers</b>\r\n\r\nThe nonprofit Pan-African Family Empowerment &amp; Land Preservation Network Inc. is seeking volunteers for multiple positions. Among other things, the Beaufort-based public charity provides financial and technical assistance to help Gullah-Geechee, and other African-descent families save their ancestral homes and land for current and future generations. They have an immediate need for an experienced webmaster, grant writers and administrative assistants. Also needed are committed fundraising volunteers; community outreach presenters; and office clerks willing to assist landowners. Training for all volunteers will be held at the Pan-African Family Empowerment Network’s office in the Landmark (Regions Bank) Building, 69 Robert Smalls Parkway, Suite 3B, Beaufort. For more information, call 843-592-6076, or email volunteers@panafricanfamilyempowermentnetwork.org.\r\n\r\n<b>Second Helpings&nbsp;</b><b>volunteers needed</b>\r\n\r\nSecond Helpings, a nonprofit that rescues food from area restaurants and grocery stores and delivers the food to local agencies to stop hunger, is in need of volunteers.\r\n\r\nShifts are available on Hilton Head, Bluffton and Beaufort. Volunteers can sign up for one day a week or month.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAlso needed are on-call, last-minute volunteers for a SWAT team to help on the truck for special runs. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor more information, contact Lili Coleman at execdirector@secondhelpingslc.org or call 843-689-3689. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nVisit secondhelpingslc.org.&nbsp;', 'What To Do the week of January 18th-24th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-to-do-the-week-of-january-18th-24th', '', '', '2018-01-19 13:51:40', '2018-01-19 18:51:40', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34715', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(34717, 4, '2018-01-18 13:51:53', '2018-01-18 18:51:53', '[caption id=\"attachment_34718\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"960\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Whale-Branch-Early-College-High-School-head-coach-Jerry-Hatcher-was-recognized-during-the-Covert-Bowl-Series-All-Area-ceremony.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-34718\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-34718\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Whale-Branch-Early-College-High-School-head-coach-Jerry-Hatcher-was-recognized-during-the-Covert-Bowl-Series-All-Area-ceremony.jpg\" alt=\"Whale Branch Early College High School head coach Jerry Hatcher was recognized during the Covert Bowl Series All-Area ceremony.\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\"></a> Whale Branch Early College High School head coach Jerry Hatcher was recognized during the Covert Bowl Series All-Area ceremony.[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>GYMNASTICS</b></span></p>\r\n<b>Sports Academy to&nbsp;</b><b>host showcase event</b>\r\n\r\nSports Academy Gymnastics, 20 Maxine Lane, Beaufort will be the host site for the 2018 Sparkler Showcase to be held on Saturday, Jan 20, at 5:30 PM.&nbsp; The purpose of the event is to give members of the local community an opportunity to see competitive gymnastics at the grass roots level. The Sparklers, Beaufort’s only competitive girls gymnastics, will compete against each other by level, the meet will have a SCUSAG NAWGJ Judge and be similar to a college format. The 2018 Sparklers are:&nbsp; Level 3 (Beginner) Shannya Davidi, November McCollough, Kira Dobbs, Julia Dention, Brianna and Haydan Silva.&nbsp; Xcel Platinum’s (Intermediate Optional) are: Paige Hennessy, Elaina Polley, Kaileh Gentle and Zariyah Henry,&nbsp; The Xcel Diamonds (Advance Optionals) are Ashley Gavigan and Lauren Angus.&nbsp; The Sparklers are coached by LtCol David M. Kirkwood, USMCR, Ret. and Kaitlin O’Sullivan.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>BOYS\' HIGH&nbsp;</b></span><b><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">SCHOOL BASKETBALL</span></b></p>\r\n<b>Coleman leads&nbsp;</b><b>BA over HHCA</b>\r\n\r\nDawson Coleman erupted for a game-high 32 points to lead Beaufort Academy past visiting Hilton Head Christian Academy 45-43 in a boys\' high school basketball game on Tuesday, Jan. 9. Coleman was the only Beaufort Academy player to reach double figures in the scoring column.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>BA sweeps visiting&nbsp;</b><b>Faith Christian</b>\r\n\r\nThree Beaufort Academy players reached double figures in the scoring column as the Eagles rolled past Faith Christian 60-31 in a boys\' high school basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 13. Dawson Coleman paced Beaufort Academy with a game-high 24 points, while Jaxon Spratling contributed 14 points and David Mathai added 10 points. With the win, BA improved to 4-4 overall.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Colleton County 97, Beaufort High 55</b>\r\n\r\nIn a boys\' high school basketball game, Colleton County pulled away to beat Beaufort High 97-55.&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>GIRLS\' HIGH&nbsp;</b><b>SCHOOL BASKETBALL</b></span></p>\r\n<b>Battery Creek knocks&nbsp;</b><b>off Bluffton, 48-42</b>\r\n\r\nBattery Creek won its Region 8-3A opener on Tuesday, Jan. 9, upending host Bluffton 48-42 in a girls\' high school basketball game. With the win, Battery Creek improved to 12-2 overall and 1-0 in Region 8-3A. Starr Reed led Battery Creek with 14 points and seven rebounds. Ta\'Quasia Lampkin turned in a solid all-around performance, scoring nine points, pulling down eight rebounds, dishing out four assists, recording seven blocks and registering three steals. Kevea Sanders added eight points and five rebounds for Battery Creek in the victory.\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort Academy 59, Faith Christian 22</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort Academy moved ahead early and eventually pulled away to defeat Faith Christian 59-22 in a girls\' high school basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 13. Kendall Duncan led Beaufort Academy with 14 points. Karolina Struharova and Emily Ann Hiers added 12 points apiece. Beaufort Academy improved to 7-4 overall with the win.\r\n\r\n<b>Hilton Head Christian Academy 51, BA 29</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort Academy was limited to five field goals after halftime as Hilton Head Christian Academy prevailed 51-29 in a girls\' high school basketball game on Tuesday, Jan. 9. The Eagles were forced to play from behind throughout the contest. Hilton Head Christian Academy controlled the second half, outscoring Beaufort Academy 34-12.\r\n\r\n<b>BA edges Thomas Heyward Academy</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort Academy edged visiting Thomas Heyward Academy 46-44 in a girls\' high school basketball game on Friday, Jan. 12. Familiar foes, Beaufort Academy and Thomas Heyward Academy swapped leads on multiple occasions during their latest regular-season meeting. Karolina Struharova led Beaufort Academy to the hard-fought win, scoring 17 points for the Eagles. Following Struharova, Amelia Huebel posted 15 points for the Eagles, while Emily Ann Hiers netted nine points. Six BA players provided scoring in the winning effort.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Linton leads Beaufort High to victory&nbsp;</b>\r\n\r\nBrittany Linton scored a game-high 19 points to lead Beaufort High past Colleton County 39-36 in a back and forth girls\' high school battle on Friday, Jan. 12. Linton was the only Beaufort High player to reach double figures in the scoring column. But Beaufort High delivered a balanced offensive effort and Darien Watkins netted nine points.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>HIGH SCHOOL&nbsp;</b><b>WRESTLING&nbsp;</b></span></p>\r\n<b>Beaufort High ranked sixth in Class 4A</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort High School wrestling team is ranked sixth in the latest Class 4A poll released by South Carolina Wrestling (SCMat.com).&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBattery Creek is ranked ninth and May River is 20th in Class 3A. Whale Branch is ranked 13th in Class 2A.', 'Sports briefs for January 18th-24th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'sports-briefs-for-january-18th-24th', '', '', '2018-01-19 13:54:53', '2018-01-19 18:54:53', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34717', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(34721, 4, '2018-01-18 14:19:29', '2018-01-18 19:19:29', '<b>Riverview accepting&nbsp;</b><b>enrollment applications</b>\r\n\r\nRiverview Charter School is now accepting Kindergarten through 8th grade applications for the 2018-2019 school year. Open enrollment will run through January 31, 2018. Applications must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. on January 31 to be considered part of open enrollment and included in any ensuing lottery. Applications received after this day and time will only be considered on a space available basis and in the order upon which they are received, with those students’ names being added to the end of the wait-list. Applications are available on the school’s website at www.RiverviewCharterSchool.org, at the school located at 81 Savannah Highway and at daycares and public facilities in Beaufort County. Anyone interested in learning more about Beaufort County’s first charter school can attend a Community Open House on Thursday, January 18 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Riverview Charter School, located at 81 Savannah Highway. This is a family friendly evening to come and learn all about the school and its programs. The event is free of charge and open to the public. For more information, call 843-379-0123.\r\n\r\n<b>SADD Club of BCHS winter projects</b>\r\n\r\nThe Battery Creek High School SADD Club is participating in Souper Bowl of Caring, now through February 5. This is a nationwide program aiming to help feed the hungry. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nAll types of soup — canned and dry mixes — are being collected and may be dropped off in the front office.&nbsp; The goal is to collect more than 100 cans that will be donated to local food banks.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe SADD Club is also collecting the front of holiday cards for recycling until March 1. In addition to Christmas cards, all other card fronts (birthday, Valentine’s Day, Easter, etc) can be recycled. Card fronts may be left in the front office for pickup or mailed to BCHS SADD Club, c/o BCHS, 1 Blue Dolphin Drive, Beaufort, SC&nbsp; 29906.', 'School briefs for January 18th-24th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'school-briefs-for-january-18th-24th', '', '', '2018-07-12 10:58:36', '2018-07-12 14:58:36', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34721', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(34723, 4, '2018-01-18 14:20:02', '2018-01-18 19:20:02', '<h3>By Celia Strong</h3>\r\nWell, the holidays are over. Some cold weather has come our way just to prove it really is winter. School is back and we’re ready to settle down into a calmer, quieter routine. This means we have time to learn about some new wines from southeastern France, specifically the Rhône region.\r\n\r\nWe are going to look at “Côtes-du-Rhône” vs “Côtes-du-Ventoux.”&nbsp; Since 2009, all Côtes-du-Ventoux wines are labelled just “Ventoux,” which helps differentiate them. But there are more differences — like tastes and costs — that really matter.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCôte-du-Rhône is an AC region in southeastern France. Basically, its vineyards are located along the banks, coasts, of the Rhône River that runs south from the bottom of the Burgundy region to the Mediterranean Sea. Most of the area’s wines are red, based on Syrah in the northern part of the region and Grenache in the southern part, and they are mostly blends. There are 22 varieties allowed for the appellation, although few wines are made with all 22. Still, there are wide ranges in the blends based on a winemaker’s style, which grapes and quantities of each grape are available, and, of course, the soil in each vineyard. (Soils include, in varying combinations, red clay, limestone, sand, schist, granite pebbles.). If you think about how many styles of Chardonnay wines are available, with just one variety in them, imagine the multitude of Rhône styles.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nVentoux AC, established in 1973 as Côtes-du-Ventoux, is named for Mont Ventoux. It is about 25 miles northeast of the city of Avignon and its vineyards are located on the western slopes of this mountain. Ventoux wines are also mostly red, made from many of the 22 Rhône approved varieties — Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre, Cinsault and Carignan. Like Rhône wines, Ventoux also vary depending on the exact grapes used, exactly where they are grown and the winemaker. Generally, Ventoux wines are a bit lighter bodied than Rhônes and a bit more fruit driven in their flavors. Because the Ventoux vines grow at a higher, cooler elevation, that gives the grapes a longer growing season. Recent investments and experiments in Ventoux grapes have made these wines more popular.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOur two wines this week hail from Delas Freres, a winery that was founded 160 years ago and is located in the northern Rhône Valley. Today, Delas Freres is owned by the Champagne House of Louis Roederer.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDelas Côtes-du-Rhône is made from approximately 60% Syrah and 40% Grenache. (Remember, Syrah is grown more in the north of this region.) The vineyard soil is mostly granite. A Mediterranean climate, harsh winds that are generated by air pressure differences between the northern part of the valley and the southern, heavy seasonal rains and abundant sunshine all do their part in making the wines. After harvest, the grapes are all de-stemmed. Maceration is done in closed containers and lasts about 15 days. Fermentation is temperature controlled, and the malolactic fermentation is done in stainless steel. Then the wine is aged for about eight months before bottling. This wine is a dark plum-like color with aromas of black fruits with black licorice and violets. It has a fuller, rounder mouth-feel, thanks to the Syrah, and mild tannins. For $11.99.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDelas Ventoux comes from limestone soil on Mont Ventoux. It is about 80% Grenache and 20% Syrah. The Grenache grapes are fermented in stainless steel vats. The Syrah grapes are sometimes de-stemmed, to allow the full fruit aroma powers of this variety to show. After the malolactic&nbsp; fermentation, the wines are blended and returned to stainless steel vats to age for about six months. This wine is ruby colored with garnet when it is younger. It shows lots of berry (raspberry, strawberry, cranberry) fruitiness and has a lighter body with a smooth texture. For $10.99.\r\n\r\nBoth of these wines are available at Bill’s Liquor on Lady’s Island.\r\n\r\nHere’s to a new year filled with new wines! Enjoy.\r\n\r\n<i>Celia Strong works at Bill’s Liquor &amp; Fine Wines on Lady’s Island.</i>', 'Sampling Delas Freres wines from southeastern France', '', 'draft', 'open', 'open', '', '', '', '', '2018-01-19 14:20:24', '2018-01-19 19:20:24', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34723', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(34725, 4, '2018-01-18 14:20:29', '2018-01-18 19:20:29', '<b>Historic Beaufort Foundation holds dinner and a lecture</b>\r\n\r\nJournalist and storyteller David Lauderdale will discuss a historic turning point in the lives of 19th century Beaufortonians at Dinner &amp; a Lecture at the Verdier House, sponsored by Historic Beaufort Foundation on Monday, January 22. Out of the Great Revival of 1831 came the founding of the Southern Baptist Convention and the distinctive African-American Christianity that is so much a part of modern America.\r\n\r\n“When We All Get to Heaven: Beaufort’s Great Revival” proselytized planters and slaves alike and infused nearly a whole generation of wealthy planters and professional men with religious fervor. The revival corresponded with a growing enthusiasm among many planters for religious instruction for their slaves and perhaps had its most profound influence on the fusion of traditional African religion and Christianity.\r\n\r\nLauderdale is a senior editor and columnist at The Beaufort Gazette and The Island Packet and has been in the Packet newsroom for forty years in a number of capacities. He writes columns and editorials about Lowcountry life and has twice won the President’s Award for journalism excellence, the highest employee honor in McClatchy.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;A wine and hors d’oeuvre reception begins at 5:30; the program is 6 - 7 p.m. Admission for members is $15/$25 per member/couple. Non-member admission is $20/$30 per person/couple. Call 843-379-3331 to make reservations.\r\n\r\n<b>Groups release study on benefits of open spaces&nbsp;</b>\r\n\r\nThe Trust for Public Land and The Beaufort County Open Land Trust cordially invite you to the economic benefits study release: \"The Economic Benefits of Parks, Trails and Conserved Open Spaces in Beaufort County.\"&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPublic Presentations will be held:\r\n\r\n• Monday, Jan. 22, 6 p.m. at Beaufort County Council, 100 Ribaut Road\r\n\r\n• Tuesday, Jan. 23, 5 p.m. at Beaufort City Council, 1911 Boundary Street.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>AAUW to host speaker Amy Brennan at meeting&nbsp;</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) will host Amy Brennan, nonprofit consultant, speaking on the topic “Empowering Women in South Carolina.” The meeting will be held at the First Presbyterian Church, 1201 North Street, Beaufort, on Tuesday, January 23. A catered dinner prepared by Debbi Covington at 6 p.m. will begin the evening. The address by Ms. Brennan follows dinner. Reservations may be made by calling Peggy Scott at 843-838-1496. AAUW strives to create societal change through non-partisan advocacy on issues impacting women and girls.', 'Community briefs for January 18th-24th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'community-briefs-for-january-18th-24th', '', '', '2018-01-19 14:22:01', '2018-01-19 19:22:01', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34725', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(34727, 4, '2018-01-18 14:22:40', '2018-01-18 19:22:40', '<h3>By Bill Rauch</h3>\r\nAnnouncing his intention to fill Rick Caporale’s vacated Beaufort County Council District 8 seat, a Bluffton resident said last week two of his top three priorities — should he be elected — would be “building a ’South of the Broad’ coalition on County Council,” and&nbsp; “fiscal conservatism.”\r\n\r\nThose campaign promises, when taken together, are of course either naive or demagogic because no government can go in both directions at once.\r\n\r\nWhy?\r\n\r\nBecause regional, racial or ethnic coalitions, while sometimes warranted, are always expensive. We have had real world experience with these phenomena in Beaufort County.\r\n\r\nWhy are they expensive?\r\n\r\nBecause they result in Us versus Them decision-making. And Us v. Them&nbsp; politics brings abruptly to an end government operating in a collegial way.\r\n\r\nIn recent years the Beaufort County Council — notwithstanding a few discordant voices — has run the county on a collegial basis. Recently-departed County Administrator Gary Kubic, former County Council Chairman Weston Newton, present County Council Chairman Paul Sommerville and Vice Chairman Jerry W. Stewart, strong leaders all, have seen to that.\r\n\r\nBut that could change.\r\n\r\nIf it does, it will cost us.\r\n\r\nAnd, yes, we are more vulnerable than usual to sudden and ill-advised change because the County Council inexplicably can’t find in a timely fashion a way to put into place Kubic’s replacement.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nShould a South of the Broad Coalition gain traction, arguments like “The south pays more so the south should get more” will begin to permeate the public discussion.\r\n\r\nMoreover, kooky proposed initiatives — like “Once the school board finishes all those new Bluffton schools, the south should take their new infrastructure and run” — will begin to gain followers. Nevermind that the state legislature, which would have to pass the required legislation to split the district, is committed to getting school districts down to one per county.\r\n\r\nBut the noises will be made, and bones will be thrown in the effort to keep peace.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNevermind that about 60 percent of the more than $600 million dollars that have been raised over the past 20 years by countywide school, transportation and infrastructure bond measures and penny taxes have been spent in and around Bluffton.\r\n\r\nNevermind that it was Charles Fraser’s remarkable vision and salesmanship, and the tax dollars that came from northern Beaufort County, that built in its early years the resort we call Hilton Head Island.\r\n\r\nFiscal conservatism requires that the 11 members think and act as a group that respects one another and their mutual commitment to getting the county’s residents and its schoolchildren what they need with the fewest frills and the least fat. Doing this often means providing for different communities differently. One size rarely actually fits all. Just because one district needs a pool doesn’t mean the other ten do. So it takes some good will — some give and take, some collegiality — to get there.\r\n\r\nMost recent Beaufort County Councils have been up to that. They have operated collegially, and it has worked for them. It’s been 25 years now since County Council last faced a serious taxpayer revolt.\r\n\r\nWhen Mike Covert, who represents Bluffton’s District 7 on the County Council, ran successfully in 2016, he said, “There is no North or South. We are one county.” And as a council member he has commendably practiced what he then preached.\r\n\r\nWhen Fred Washington, Jr. was school district chairman, he sternly kept regional politics in check by imploring his colleagues to “Bridge the Broad.”\r\n\r\nCouncil Chairman Paul Sommerville, a fiscal conservative with common sense, says the same thing in different words. “We are one county. Period,” he likes to say. “Any effort to divide Beaufort County in any way will harm us all.”\r\n\r\n<i>Bill Rauch was the mayor of Beaufort from 1999-2008. Email Bill at TheRauchReport@gmail.com.</i>', 'Hello? Two counties  are more costly than one', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'hello-two-counties-are-more-costly-than-one', '', '', '2018-01-19 14:23:13', '2018-01-19 19:23:13', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34727', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(34729, 4, '2018-01-18 14:23:18', '2018-01-18 19:23:18', 'The Beaufort City Council approved at its January 9 meeting the sale of 3 acres of property in Commerce Park, Beaufort to DSI Properties, LLC.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nStephen Murray, City Councilor and chairman of the Beaufort County Economic Development Corporation, stated, “Economic development and the creation of new well-paying jobs is one of our key goals as a city and I have been delighted to have had the opportunity to work with the Posners and I am confident that the code name that we gave them of “Catalyst” will be factual and will lead to other new companies joining us in Commerce Park and I thank them for their future investment and confidence in our city.”&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDust Solutions, Inc.’s has made the decision to expand and build its new production facility in Beaufort’s Commerce Park. A manufacturer of environmental technology, Dust Solutions, Inc. (DSI) works with industrial clients around the world to resolve fugitive dust challenges in complex and critical work environments. They will bring to the Commerce Park a new 12-15,000 square foot, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and will employ 20 plus employees. Headed by President Richard Posner and Vie President Aura Posner, the new Beaufort facility will house corporate, engineering and production functions along with sales offices located in Vancouver, Washington; Santiago, Chile; and Manila, Philippines.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAura Posner said, “When evaluating DSI’s location strategy, our team assessed several factors including availability of infrastructure, access to well-established and growing transportation corridors for our international business, and importantly, active participation by state and local government and infrastructure partners to support our mission and growth. The city of Beaufort’s commitment to supporting manufacturing businesses such as DSI was integral in our decision making process.”&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBeaufort City Manager Bill Prokop stated that the city, the County Economic Development Corporation, the county, and the State Commerce Department were all very helpful in putting this together and the goal is to continue to work with them and the Southern Carolina Alliance to attract other new businesses to the Commerce Park.', 'Company commits to Beaufort Commerce Park', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'company-commits-to-beaufort-commerce-park', '', '', '2018-01-19 14:23:40', '2018-01-19 19:23:40', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34729', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(34731, 4, '2018-01-18 14:23:42', '2018-01-18 19:23:42', '<b>Burton Fire responds to multiple vehicle accidents</b>\r\n\r\nThe Burton Fire District responded to its 9th motor vehicle accident since Jan. 4 on Monday, Jan. 8; fortunately, the driver escaped uninjured.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBurton firefighters responded to a reported motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Goethe Hill Road and Castle Rock Road just after 9 .a.m. on Monday. Firefighters arrived on scene to find a single vehicle accident involving a Ford Explorer which had rolled onto its side.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe male driver was able to get out of the vehicle on his own and was uninjured. Traffic on Goethe Hill Road was delayed for approximately 30 minutes while emergency crews assisted the driver and removed&nbsp;roadway hazards.\r\n\r\n<b>Sheriff\'s Office investigates</b><b>&nbsp;</b><b>woman’s shooting death</b>\r\n\r\nThe Sheriff\'s Office continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding 38-year-old Karwanna Albany\'s shooting death that occurred Saturday, Jan. 7, night at 4-B Albany Drive in Dale.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA forensic autopsy on Albany was performed January 8 at the Medical University of South Carolina. Forensic pathologists reported to the Coroner\'s Office that Albany died as a result of gunshot wounds and confirmed that her manner of death was homicide.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnyone with information is urged to contact Sergeant Andrew Rice at 843-255-3429 or CrimeStoppers 1-888-CrimeSC if wishing to remain anonymous and for possible reward.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>CERT classes to be offered in February</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort County residents interested in learning more about self-sufficiency during a disaster are invited to participate in the Community Response Team Program. The CERT program provides training for individuals to increase self-sufficiency in a disaster. CERT classes are free of charge. The next series will start February 6. Classes will be held at the Technical College of the Lowcountry campus in Bluffton at 100 Community College Drive in room 125.\r\n\r\nThe course is taught in four class sessions 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and one Saturday exercise class 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information or to register, send an email to cert@bcgov.net or contact Major David Zeoli, Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office, at 843-812-8035.', 'Public safety briefs for January 18th-24th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'public-safety-briefs-for-january-18th-24th', '', '', '2018-01-19 14:24:17', '2018-01-19 19:24:17', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34731', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(34733, 4, '2018-01-18 14:24:21', '2018-01-18 19:24:21', '<b>Nurse Practitioner joins BM Surgical Specialists</b>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/BMH-AndreaHall.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-34735\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-34735\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/BMH-AndreaHall.jpg\" alt=\"BMH-AndreaHall\" width=\"2186\" height=\"3000\"></a>\r\n\r\nBeaufort Memorial Surgical Specialists has added a new board-certified nurse practitioner to its medical staff. Andrea Hall will be assisting board-certified general surgeons Drs. Perry Burrus, Deanna Mansker, Tim Pearce and Stephen Sisco in the operating room and clinic.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA recent graduate of South University, Hall earned her Master of Science in Nursing with a specialization in Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner. She completed her studies while working as a registered nurse in Beaufort Memorial’s OR.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDuring her tenure at BMH, she has served as the da Vinci Robotic Program coordinator and as unit based council chair on Beaufort Memorial’s Nurse Advisory Board.\r\n\r\nIn her new position at Beaufort Memorial Surgical Specialists, Hall will be evaluating patients before and after surgery, as well as patients referred to the practice from the Emergency Department and hospital floors.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBeaufort Memorial Surgical Specialists is a multiprovider practice offering breast, general, laparoscopic and vascular surgery. Offices are located in both Beaufort and Bluffton. To make an appointment, call 843-524-8171.', 'Health briefs for January 18th-24th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'health-briefs-for-january-18th-24th', '', '', '2018-01-19 14:27:04', '2018-01-19 19:27:04', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34733', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(34734, 4, '2018-01-18 14:25:14', '2018-01-18 19:25:14', '[caption id=\"attachment_34736\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"393\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/paigein.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-34736\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-34736\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/paigein.jpg\" alt=\"Paige Inglis of St. Peter\'s Catholic School\" width=\"393\" height=\"588\"></a> Paige Inglis of St. Peter\'s Catholic School[/caption]\r\n\r\nPaige Inglis brings to St. Peter\'s Catholic School a unique perspective as both former student and present day teacher\'s aide.\r\n\r\nPaige first came to St. Peter\'s in the fall of 2000 as a K-4 student.&nbsp; Her family were parishioners at St. Peter’s, and she followed her older brother and sister who had both attended St. Peter’s. She was a student at the school on Lady\'s Island until 2007. She was in the regular classroom with an aide and was able to excel in spelling, handwriting, and art, while maintaining her own level of math and reading.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAfter St. Peter’s, she went on to middle school and high school.&nbsp; It was during high school that a St. Peter’s teacher agreed to allow Paige to come help in her classroom one day a week, as part of a program for special needs students to gain work experience. That experience turned into an opportunity for Paige to be employed at St. Peter’s following high school.&nbsp; She currently works at the school as a Classroom Aide four days per week, following a classroom schedule which has been created for her. She is busy in every classroom at least one time per week.\r\n\r\nPaige has had the experience of receiving a Catholic education, so going to Mass, saying the rosary, praying the daily prayers, and living the virtues of the faith are not strange to her.\r\n\r\nThe children ask her questions, and for Paige this is the highlight of her day.&nbsp; She is used to being the one who has had to ask the questions all her life. Now, she is in the unique and enviable position of being asked questions and typically, she can answer them.&nbsp; This gives the children a person to go to with questions and for Paige, she feels needed and valued.\r\n\r\nThe gift of special needs children to a society should not be limited to the parents’ experience, but shared with the community. St. Peter’s Catholic School has taken that ideal and given life to it.&nbsp; And all reap the benefits.&nbsp;', 'Spotlight on St. Peter\'s Catholic School teacher\'s aide Paige Inglis', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'spotlight-on-st-peters-catholic-school-teachers-aide-paige-inglis', '', '', '2018-07-12 10:58:36', '2018-07-12 14:58:36', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34734', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(34739, 4, '2018-01-18 14:27:22', '2018-01-18 19:27:22', '<h2><i>New exhibition hall will open late spring</i></h2>\r\nBeaufort History Museum, which is located on the upper level of The Arsenal on Craven Street, is undergoing a complete renovation of its principal exhibit hall. The museum displays the City of Beaufort’s collections, which tell the remarkable 500–year-old history of the Beaufort District. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nHW Exhibits, a Charleston-based exhibit design firm, has been retained to help write text, develop graphics, create a cohesive theme and fabricate interpretive exhibits based on the storylines, artifacts and photos that comprise the museum’s proprietary collection and support its mission of education.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAlso on the museum’s “wish list” are plans for the exhibit hall to receive a fresh coat of paint and to undergo other repairs and improvements to the space.&nbsp; Although the renovation has been a topic of discussion and research for several years, work actually began this year on the first phase of the renovation, which will be completed by late spring 2018. The museum will remain open during the creative and implementation process but will close for a few weeks prior to completion to facilitate the exhibit installation.\r\n\r\nThe renovation is overseen and directed by the museum’s Exhibits Committee, which includes Larry Kookin and Anne Marie Reiley-Kay, Katherine Lang and Paul Keyserling, with support from Mary Lou Brewton, Linda Irving and Phil Cromer.&nbsp; Lawrence S. Rowland and Stephen R. Wise, co-authors of The History of Beaufort County, South Carolina and renowned authorities on Beaufort’s history, are the principal advisors.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nKoolkin said HW Exhibits was chosen after reviewing the company’s impressive portfolio of work on peer museums, including the Santa Elena History Center and the Parris Island Museum.&nbsp; The cost for the entire renovation is currently estimated to be&nbsp; $250,000. The first phase of the renovation, which is already funded, will cost $100,000.&nbsp; Work on the second phase of the project will begin later this year and will be paid for with funds from the museum’s escrow account, Accommodations Tax grants and fundraising efforts.&nbsp; A capital campaign is currently underway.\r\n\r\nBeaufort History Museum has evolved to focus specifically on the history of the Beaufort District. It strives to manage and display artifacts and documents held by the City of Beaufort, telling the compelling stories of this area from the early 16th Century until modern times. The museum’s hours of operation are 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday.', 'Beaufort History Museum announces renovation', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-history-museum-announces-renovation', '', '', '2018-01-19 14:28:05', '2018-01-19 19:28:05', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34739', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(34741, 4, '2018-01-18 14:28:10', '2018-01-18 19:28:10', '<h3>By Lee Scott</h3>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Lee-Scott-Snow-Angels-0118.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-34743\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-34743\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Lee-Scott-Snow-Angels-0118.jpg\" alt=\"Lee Scott-Snow Angels 0118\" width=\"2448\" height=\"3264\"></a>\r\n\r\nThere is nothing in this world that brings the “Kid” out in me like a good snow storm. I love to run out and make Snow Angels in the snow.&nbsp; But when I moved to Beaufort, I resigned myself to the fact that I would probably not be doing any snow angels; then came Winter Storm Grayson. The weather reports started talking about a cold air mass coming down from the Artic. Then came a report about a low coming up off the coast of Florida.&nbsp; Well, I spent much of my life in the Northeast and that sure sounded like a Nor’easter to me. But in South Carolina?\r\n\r\nSure, enough the reports were getting more and more ominous. Could it be that I was going to be able to go out and make snow angels in my yard? Maybe not just one either. As the rain started that day I was sure we were only going to get some sleet with our cold weather. And then it started - actual snowflakes.&nbsp; The reports had been right. We did get snow!&nbsp; I kept waiting for the optimal moment to go out and decided it would be best in daylight.&nbsp; &nbsp;\r\n\r\nI proceeded to get dressed like a three-year-old going out to play. In my closet was an old pair of foul weather coveralls that I used to wear. I pulled them on over a pair of slacks and a wool sweater, put on my designer boots because I don’t own any snow boots, and then put on my heavy down coat. I had to find a functional hat, not a cute one, and a pair of warm gloves, not the leather ones. By the time I got outside the sleeting had begun. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nNow when you are a child and you plop down on the snow to make a snow angel, you just fall back. But when you are older, the idea of just flopping back just does not make sense. There could be rocks, or lawn utensils hidden in the snow. &nbsp; So, I picked my spot carefully, sat down gingerly, and made a beautiful snow angel.&nbsp; I took some pictures, went into the house where I threw off all my outerwear, and reviewed my pictures. They were terrible. My poor snow angel looked like Mickey Mouse.&nbsp; I thought about going out and taking more pictures, but seeing the wet pile of clothes on the floor changed my mind.&nbsp; Instead I sat in front of the fireplace and waited for the electricity to come back on.&nbsp; (which it did) Fortunately, the next morning I was able to make more snow angels and those pictures came out very majestic.&nbsp;', 'The Angel Tree', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-angel-tree', '', '', '2018-01-19 14:29:47', '2018-01-19 19:29:47', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34741', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(34742, 4, '2018-01-18 14:29:39', '2018-01-18 19:29:39', 'There’s a Finnish quote, “Happiness is the place between too little and too much.” In our culture that’s so driven by having more, no matter what we already have, this can be a smart and helpful bit of advice. For families just starting to plan their financial priorities, budgeting can be a balancing act: paying bills, saving wisely in the event of emergencies, and investing in anticipation of children\'s college tuition or your own retirement.\r\n\r\nThe desire for more “stuff” actually can contribute to a financial bind for families. In many cases, a lack of financial priorities leads to overspending, leaving too little money to cover expenses and savings. As a result, many individuals have little choice but to continue working into their retirement years.\r\n\r\nFor many Americans, however, retirement will span decades — and that key thought should be near the forefront of your planning efforts.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Start by planning your journey.</b>\r\n\r\nEveryone should avoid the temptation to plow ahead with no plan, possibly because they think they don’t earn enough to save or because poor decisions have left their finances in such turmoil that they don’t want others, including family members, to know. You should never be embarrassed about what you make or the situation you are in. It might surprise people to know how many others are in situations similar to theirs.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe worst thing you can do is nothing. Seeking help from a trusted financial advisor can help build your confidence, and most important, show you that you’re not alone on your financial journey.\r\n\r\n<b>Set goals, ask the right questions, and find someone to help you.</b>\r\n\r\nSetting goals is critical to your financial wellbeing, and it starts with introspection and questions. For example, would you love to work into old age or do you want to retire early? Would you like to start a second career or own a business? How will you financially provide for your children’s college education? Is your dream house a near or distant possibility?\r\n\r\nAt the heart of having an investment plan for your future is figuring out exactly what you want to achieve. In determining your investment goals, there are several questions that can help you and your financial advisor develop an appropriate investment plan.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFirst, how long can you invest your money?&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSecond, how comfortable are you with up and down movements in the value of your investments?&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThird, how much ready cash do you need to meet unexpected emergencies or expenses?&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOnce you’ve answered those questions, you and your financial advisor can begin to weigh the three primary investment goals – growth, income, and stability or protection of principal – to determine how to select specific investments that are appropriate for your investment plan.\r\n\r\n<b>Move saving up your priority list.</b>\r\n\r\nTypically when we budget, we budget all of the required obligations that we have — mortgages, car loans, utilities — and then we budget our discretionary spending. And whatever is left over, if anything, is what we save. Re-order your list (and priorities):&nbsp; Pay required household bills and then budget your savings, moving nonessentials to the bottom of the list.\r\n\r\n<b>Smart planning starts with a simple principle: Pay yourself first.</b>\r\n\r\nSave systematically to take advantage of the potential for compound growth. As a hypothetical example, Sally, age 23, invests $5,500 a year for 10 years in a Traditional IRA. At age 65, her investment will be worth $363,418, based on a hypothetical, consistent return of 5%. By contrast, David starts funding his Traditional IRA at age 40, putting in a total of $143,000 over 26 years until he\'s 65. Using that same assumed return, his investment will be worth $295,180 — about $68,000 less than Sally has in her account even though she invested $88,000 less.\r\n\r\nA small amount can be huge here, even if you are saving $10 a week or $50 a month or $200 a month. Doing so may be more reliable than hoping for an inheritance from your parents, who may incur unexpected medical bills or give their money to someone else.\r\n\r\n<i>This article was written by/for Wells Fargo Advisors and provided courtesy of Whitney McDaniel, CFP®, Financial Advisor in Beaufort, SC at (843) 524-1114.&nbsp; Any third-party posts, reviews or comments associated with this listing are not endorsed by Wells Fargo Advisors and do not necessarily represent the views of Whitney McDaniel or Wells Fargo Advisors and have not been reviewed by the Firm for completeness or accuracy. Investments in securities and insurance products are: NOT FDIC-INSURED/NOT BANK-GUARANTEED/MAY LOSE VALUE. 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. © 2017 Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC. All rights reserved.&nbsp;</i>', 'Setting personal and family wealth goals', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'setting-personal-and-family-wealth-goals', '', '', '2018-01-19 14:29:53', '2018-01-19 19:29:53', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34742', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(34746, 4, '2018-01-18 14:30:03', '2018-01-18 19:30:03', 'If you’re looking for a faster, easier way to see a doctor this cold and flu season Beaufort Memorial has launched BMH Care Anywhere, a new service that provides access to online video visits whenever and wherever you need them.\r\n\r\nVideo visits can be held anytime on a smartphone or tablet using the BMH Care Anywhere app, or a computer equipped with a camera and internet service. It’s simple to use, private and secure. Enrollment is free and the cost per visit is $59.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“We are excited to be able to offer this service to our community, particularly during such a critical cold and flu season,” said BMH President and CEO Russell Baxley, MHA. “The ability to initiate a virtual visit from home or work on your own schedule, based on your needs, means faster care and more convenience. At the end of the day that’s what is best for patients, and that’s our mission as the community’s healthcare provider.”\r\n\r\nVirtual visits are ideal for non-emergencies and minor illnesses like colds and flu, sore throat, allergies, rashes, pink eye and other infections. Services are provided by both board-certified BMH doctors and physician assistants, and an online care group of providers.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo learn more about the service or to enroll visit www.bmhcareanywhere.org or download the BMH Care Anywhere app.', 'Beaufort Memorial launches BMH Care Anywhere virtual visits', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-memorial-launches-bmh-care-anywhere-virtual-visits', '', '', '2018-01-19 14:30:24', '2018-01-19 19:30:24', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34746', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(34747, 4, '2018-01-18 14:30:07', '2018-01-18 19:30:07', '[caption id=\"attachment_34749\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"480\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/linda-stclair-portrait.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-34749\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-34749\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/linda-stclair-portrait.jpg\" alt=\"Linda St. Clair \" width=\"480\" height=\"570\"></a> Linda St. Clair[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe Society of Bluffton Artists (SoBA) is reaching out to all local artists for a special call for entries for the 24th Annual Judged Show, which will take place from March 6-April 1 at the SoBA gallery, located in Old Town Bluffton.\r\n\r\nThe opening reception and awards will be from 5-7 p.m. March 7, at the gallery. Artists are asked to fill out a registration form at the gallery or online at www.sobagallery.com/24th-annual-judged-show. The Judged Show is open to the first 100 entries. The entry fee is $25 for SoBA members and $35 for nonmembers.\r\n\r\nArtwork should be delivered from 9-11 a.m. Monday, March 5, at the Center for Creative Arts, next door to the SoBA gallery on Church Street. No entries are accepted after 11 a.m.\r\n\r\nThe Judged Show will include first, second and third place cash awards in acrylic, mixed media, oil, photography, watercolor and 3D. Rules for entry and other information can be found on the SoBA website.\r\n\r\nNationally acclaimed artist Linda St. Clair will judge the artwork. St. Clair’s paintings are exhibited and collected throughout the nation and worldwide.\r\n\r\nSt. Clair will hold a three-day workshop from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 6-8 at the Center for Creative Arts. St. Clair will give a 90-minute demonstration before students begin painting. Artists from all levels of experience are invited to participate. To register for the class, visit sobagallery.com/product/three-day-workshop-linda-st-clair.\r\n\r\nVisit www.sobagallery.com for a complete calendar of events and other information or call 843-757-6586.', 'Local artists encouraged to enter show', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'local-artists-encouraged-to-enter-show', '', '', '2018-01-19 14:31:09', '2018-01-19 19:31:09', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34747', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(34751, 4, '2018-01-18 14:31:14', '2018-01-18 19:31:14', '• Rome Jerome Wallace of Beaufort has been named to the Spartanburg Methodist College President\'s List for grades earned during the fall 2017 academic semester.\r\n\r\nArea students graduated from Clemson University at the Dec. 21, 2017, ceremonies.\r\n\r\n• Natalie N. Alvarez of Beaufort, who graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences\r\n\r\n• David Anthony Avard of Beaufort, who graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Geology\r\n\r\n• Allison Park Blake of Beaufort, who graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Management\r\n\r\n• Kelsey E. Butler of Beaufort, who graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing\r\n\r\n• Noah Bradley Malphrus of Beaufort, who graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Financial Management\r\n\r\n• Kurt James Weaver of Beaufort, who graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in History\r\n\r\n• Maura Elizabeth Wechsler of Beaufort, who graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting\r\n\r\n• Miranda Caroline Weslake of Beaufort, who graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Language and International Trade\r\n\r\n• Bryan B. Wiggers of Beaufort, who graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Materials Science and Engineering\r\n\r\n• Erin Rachel Witt of Beaufort, who graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCoastal Carolina University names local students who made the President\'s honor list for high academic achievement for the 2017 Fall Semester:\r\n\r\n• Will Durbin of Beaufort, a political science major\r\n\r\n• Xavier Jackson of Beaufort, a theatre arts major\r\n\r\n• Rachel Kirberger of Beaufort, a hospitality, resort, and tourism management major\r\n\r\n• Abbigail Larocque of Beaufort, a theatre arts major\r\n\r\n• Eugene Lucas of Beaufort, exercise and sport science major\r\n\r\n• Kenneth Sitkowski of Beaufort, a communication major', 'College Honors', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'college-honors', '', '', '2018-07-12 10:58:36', '2018-07-12 14:58:36', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34751', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(34753, 4, '2018-01-18 14:31:40', '2018-01-18 19:31:40', '<em>Photo above: The Aimar family accepted the award on behalf of Dr. Charles S. Aimar.&nbsp;Photos by Jasmina Kimova Photography &amp; Delk Haigler Photography.</em>\r\n\r\nOn Saturday, January 6, 2018, the Foundation of Leadership Education hosted its inaugural Lowcountry Lifetime Achievement Awards dinner at Tabby Place in Beaufort.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe elegant evening featured the honoring of 12 local citizens and their lifetime contributions to the Lowcountry.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe honorees were joined by approximately 300 family, friends, and community supporters.\r\n\r\nFollowing a cocktail hour and dinner, guests were treated to an awards presentation ceremony narrated by Beaufort’s own Rick Forschner and hosted by Charles Tumlin, President of the Foundation for Leadership Education, and board member Alice Beddingfield Moss. The ceremony was followed by dessert and mingling.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_34758\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"732\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/unnamed-2.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-34758\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-34758\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/unnamed-2.jpg\" alt=\"The Penn Center accepted the award on the behalf of Ms. Laura M. Towne.\" width=\"732\" height=\"1024\"></a> The Penn Center accepted the award on the behalf of Ms. Laura M. Towne.[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_34759\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1024\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/unnamed.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-34759\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-34759\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/unnamed.jpg\" alt=\"Anita Singleton accepted the award on behalf of her grandmother, Ms. Agnes C. Sherman. \" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\"></a> Anita Singleton accepted the award on behalf of her grandmother, Ms. Agnes C. Sherman.[/caption]', 'Foundation for Leadership Education Lifetime Achievement Awards', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'foundation-for-leadership-education-lifetime-achievement-awards', '', '', '2018-01-19 14:36:38', '2018-01-19 19:36:38', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34753', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(34755, 4, '2018-01-18 14:32:26', '2018-01-18 19:32:26', '[caption id=\"attachment_34760\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1120\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Sarah-Dyson-headshot-2-2.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-34760\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-34760\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Sarah-Dyson-headshot-2-2.jpg\" alt=\"Sarah M. Dyson\" width=\"1120\" height=\"1680\"></a> Sarah M. Dyson[/caption]\r\n\r\nSarah M. Dyson, a longtime member of the Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation Board of Trustees, has been named chairman of the nonprofit organization.\r\n\r\nOne of its longest-serving members, Dyson first joined the board in 2005 and went on to complete nine years of service before stepping down in 2014 at the end of her third term. A year later she was invited to rejoin the board. During her tenure, she has served as secretary and vice chairman of the board and on its investment and trustees committees.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“Sarah understands the benefits a community hospital provides to residents and how the Foundation plays a critical role in helping the hospital meet its funding needs to offer the finest healthcare possible,” said Associate Vice President and Chief Development Officer Debbie Schuchmann. “She has a vision for the Foundation and is committed to achieving that vision.”\r\n\r\nDyson has been a donor and staunch supporter of the hospital since moving to Beaufort in 1996. She has offered her Lady’s Island home for a number of Foundation events, including the annual Celebration of Giving, and hosted student musicians performing in the annual Duke Symphony Orchestra fundraising concert. She also has hosted a half-dozen Valentine Ball dinner parties — one of them at the last minute to fill in for a host who became ill.\r\n\r\n“I was an Army wife,” Dyson quipped. “I learned to be prepared for anything.”\r\n\r\nAlways civically active in the communities where she has lived, Dyson has devoted most of her energies in recent years to helping the YMCA of Beaufort County, Friends of the Beaufort County Library and the Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation.\r\n\r\n“I became interested in Beaufort Memorial after seeing the care my in-laws received at the hospital over the years,” she said. “That’s what people remember — the person who took an extra two minutes to make them feel they’re not just a number.”&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDyson will serve two years as chairman, taking the post vacated by Hugh Gouldthorpe.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“I have some tough acts to follow,” Dyson said. “But I’m very optimistic this community will continue to rally behind our hospital. Whether you give $5 or $5 million, we welcome the support.” &nbsp;', 'Sarah Dyson named BMH Foundation chairperson', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'sarah-dyson-named-bmh-foundation-chairperson', '', '', '2018-01-19 14:33:42', '2018-01-19 19:33:42', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34755', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(34762, 4, '2018-01-18 14:35:10', '2018-01-18 19:35:10', '[caption id=\"attachment_34764\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"413\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Stephanie-by-Bill-Reckert-Dec-2017.jpeg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-34764\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-34764\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Stephanie-by-Bill-Reckert-Dec-2017.jpeg\" alt=\"Stephanie Nakasian. Photo by Bill Reckert.\" width=\"413\" height=\"640\"></a> Stephanie Nakasian. Photo by Bill Reckert.[/caption]\r\n\r\nStephanie Nakasian is a jazzy name for one of the most celebrated Jazz singers in the world.\r\n\r\nNakasian began developing her repertoire in the mid-80s when she toured with Jon Hendricks. Her concerts have captured the heart of audiences worldwide.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nShe has recorded 30 full-length albums, and is known for her vocal training courses, speeches, workshops, and books such as \"You Already Know How to Sing: Voice Lessons - Life Lessons.”\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_34763\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"480\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Robert-Redd-photo-by-Michael-G-Stewart.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-34763\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-34763\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Robert-Redd-photo-by-Michael-G-Stewart.jpg\" alt=\"Robert Redd. Photo by Michael G Stewart.\" width=\"480\" height=\"600\"></a> Robert Redd. Photo by Michael G Stewart.[/caption]\r\n\r\nNakasian is accompanied by Robert Redd, a pianist whose membership in The Duke Ellington Orchestra is the latest link in a long chain of remarkable engagements. He has performed in major venues in the US and abroad, recently in Japan and Israel.\r\n\r\nOn Sunday, January 28, at 5 p.m., Nakasian and Redd will perform in the Fripp Community Centre, 205 Tarpon Boulevard. Tickets at the door are $25 for adults (cash or check only), students free. Get a free pass at the Fripp gate. Attendees are invited to a complimentary reception after the performance. For more information, visit www.frippfriendsofmusic.com or call 843-838-1777.', 'An Evening of Jazz on Fripp', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'an-evening-of-jazz-on-fripp', '', '', '2018-01-19 14:37:15', '2018-01-19 19:37:15', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34762', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(34767, 4, '2018-01-18 14:38:52', '2018-01-18 19:38:52', '<h3>By Dr. Stephen Durham</h3>\r\nYou probably already know that your oral health plays a big role in your overall health. However, like many people, you may not be aware of the link between poor oral hygiene and heart disease. One reason is that people with moderate to advanced gum disease have a much higher risk of developing a heart problem than someone whose gums are entirely healthy. This is a problem in itself, but it is even more worrisome that most people with gum disease do not even realize that they have it. According to the American Dental Association, this number is as high as 80 percent.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Your oral health provide&nbsp;</b><b>clues about your heart health</b></p>\r\nIt might seem hard to believe, but the condition of your teeth and gums can tell both your doctor and dentist that you are at risk of heart disease and other serious health problems. It does make sense, though, once you understand the connection. Every person\'s mouth contains germs and bacteria that spreads from there to the bloodstream and to other parts of the body. Once these germs and bacteria reach your heart, they can attach themselves to any area already damaged and produce inflammation.\r\n\r\nThe Mayo Clinic states that inflammation of the heart can lead to a condition called endocarditis, which means an infection has developed in the heart\'s inner lining. According to the American Heart Association, other possible diseases linked to oral bacteria include stroke and clogged arteries, formally known as atherosclerosis.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Patients who may be at risk</b></p>\r\nMen and women who already have advanced periodontal disease or chronic conditions of the gums like gingivitis have the highest risk of later developing heart disease. This is especially true when they do not receive a prompt diagnosis for these dental health conditions. Even without one of these oral health conditions, practicing poor oral hygiene increases your risk because plaque accumulates in your mouth and can travel to your bloodsteam. This can cause elevated C-reactive protein, a well-known marker for blood vessel inflammation.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Warning signs of gum disease</b></p>\r\nNot only can you possibly reverse gum disease when caught early, it can also dramatically reduce your risk of heart disease and other complications. Please contact my office for a prompt evaluation if you notice any of these symptoms:\r\n\r\nSome of your teeth feel loose and you have no explanation for it;\r\n\r\nYour gums appear red and/or swollen;\r\n\r\nYou feel pain when you touch your gums;\r\n\r\nYou have chronic bad breath, despite regular toothbrushing and use of mouthwash;\r\n\r\nYou notice blood on your toothbrush or in the sink after spitting when you brush your teeth;\r\n\r\nYour gums look like they are pulling away from your teeth;\r\n\r\nYou notice signs of infection around your teeth and gums, such as leaking of pus.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Prevent Gum Disease&nbsp;</b><b>to Prevent Heart Disease</b></p>\r\nIt is much easier to prevent this problem than to treat it. That starts with brushing and flossing at least twice a day and scheduling preventive care exams twice a year. Your mouth, heart, and entire body will thank you for these efforts.\r\n\r\n<i>A recipient of the 2012 Mastership Award from the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), Dr. Stephen Durham is a graduate of Clemson University and the Medical University of South Carolina College of Dental Medicine. Dr. Durham practices at Durham Dental at Town Center in Beaufort. For more information, visit www.DrStephenDurham.com or call 843-379-5400.</i>', 'Is there a link between the health of my teeth and my heart?', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'is-there-a-link-between-the-health-of-my-teeth-and-my-heart', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:30:06', '2018-07-12 15:30:06', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34767', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(34769, 4, '2018-01-18 14:40:51', '2018-01-18 19:40:51', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/LOGO-2.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-34770\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-34770\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/LOGO-2.jpg\" alt=\"LOGO 2\" width=\"770\" height=\"719\"></a>\r\n\r\nDo you remember the Futrelle Sisters? Coastal Stage Productions presented their holiday show, “Christmas Belles.”&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNow that same quartet of comedy — Frankie, Twink, Honey Raye and Rhonda Lynn — is at it again in the production of “Southern Hospitality.”\r\n\r\n“Ever since the Super Smart-Mart and the rendering plant closed, folks have been leaving Fayro, Texas, in droves and the sisters’ beloved hometown is in danger of disappearing,” states a release describing the show. “It’s up to the gang to save it from extinction by pulling out all the stops, and Honey Raye, with a major assist from her former nemesis, Geneva Musgrave, quickly sets their preposterous plan into motion.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSouthern Hospitality is directed by Luke Cleveland. The cast includes Jayme Brinson, JT Chinn, Alex Clark, Bill Dalton, Robyn Erickson, Dave Falls, Pam Flasch, Christine Grefe, Susan Johnson, Margy Oehlert, Kay Owen and Debra Reier.\r\n\r\nThe show opens Friday, Feb. 9, and will run weekends through Sunday, Feb. 18.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nShowtimes are 8 p.m. for evening performances and 2 p.m. for Sunday matinees. Doors open 30 minutes prior to curtain. Light refreshments will be available.\r\n\r\nTickets are $22 and can be purchased online at www.coastalstageproductions.com or by calling the box office at 843-717-2175. Seating is general admission and group rates are available.\r\n\r\nPerformances will be held at The Shed at 809 N. Paris Ave., Port Royal.', '‘Laugh out loud comedy’ coming to Port Royal', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'laugh-out-loud-comedy-coming-to-port-royal', '', '', '2018-01-19 14:41:32', '2018-01-19 19:41:32', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34769', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(34772, 4, '2018-01-18 14:41:36', '2018-01-18 19:41:36', 'Bridges Preparatory School moves into the New Year under the energetic leadership of Chris Wilson as Interim Head of School and Dr. Sherri Herbst, Interim Assistant Head of School. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nWilson will continue his role as Upper School Principal, responsible for the high school grades and preparing Bridges Prep for a full high school curriculum. For the upcoming school year, Bridges will expand to 11th grade, and then provide 2020 graduates with high school diplomas.\r\n\r\nHerbst, a 29-year veteran in education, will continue her duties leading curriculum and instruction at the school, and also will be the principal for the lower and middle school grades.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDr. Nick Ithomitis, who led the school mid-2016, tendered his resignation on Dec. 1, 2017 to accept and pursue another position.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“We wish Dr. Ithomitis wonderful things ahead. He brought to us our program of international study and travel, which has opened the world to Bridges Prep, and he helped us achieve so much,” said Dee Matthews, chair of the Bridges Prep Board of Directors.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“We are also fortunate that Dr. I hired such good people for senior leadership roles,” she said. “We are able to move forward seamlessly into the second semester with Mr. Chris Wilson and Dr. Sherri Herbst. We have every confidence that they will continue to build upon the already strong academic program at Bridges Prep.”&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn May 2017, the S.C. Public Charter School District named Bridges Prep one of the state’s top three charter schools based on academic achievement and continued academic growth of its students.', 'New leadership to usher in New Year at Bridges Prep', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'new-leadership-to-usher-in-new-year-at-bridges-prep', '', '', '2018-07-12 10:58:36', '2018-07-12 14:58:36', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34772', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(34774, 4, '2018-01-18 14:42:00', '2018-01-18 19:42:00', '<b>Movie Night returns with <i>The Final Year</i></b>\r\n\r\nUSCB Center for the Arts will show <i>The Final Year</i> on Monday, January 22 at 7 p.m.&nbsp; <i>The Final Year</i> is a unique insiders\' account of President Barack Obama\'s foreign policy team during their last year in office. Featuring unprecedented access inside the White House and State Department, <i>The Final Year</i> offers an uncompromising view of the inner workings of the Obama Administration as they prepare to leave power after eight years.\r\n\r\nThis documentary is directed by Greg Barker.\r\n\r\nAll seats are $7. Tickets available at the door.&nbsp; &nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Audition announced&nbsp;</b><b>for <i>The Producers</i></b>\r\n\r\nEveryone wants to be a Producer! Come sing and dance with us in Mel Brooks\'s hilarious musical comedy&nbsp;<i>The Producers</i>.\r\n\r\nBeaufort Theatre Company will be hosting auditions January 24 and 25.\r\n\r\nBialystock and Bloom! Those names should strike terror and hysteria in anyone familiar with Mel Brooks\' classic cult comedy film. Now as a Broadway musical, <i>The Producers</i> once again sets the standard for modern, outrageous, in-your-face humor. It is a truly \"boffo\" hit, winning a record 12 Tony Awards and wowing capacity crowds night after night.\r\n\r\nThe plot is simple: a down-on-his-luck Broadway producer and his mild-mannered accountant come up with a scheme to produce the most notorious flop in history, thereby bilking their backers (all \"little old ladies\") out of millions of dollars. Only one thing goes awry: the show is a smash hit! The antics of Max Bialystock and Leo Bloom as they maneuver their way recklessly through finding a show (the gloriously offensive \"Springtime for Hitler\"), hiring a director, raising the money and finally going to prison for their misdeeds is a lesson in broad comic construction. At the core of the insanely funny adventure is a poignant emotional journey of two very different men who become friends.\r\n\r\nWith a truly hysterical book co-written by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan (Annie) and music and lyrics by Mr. Brooks, <i>The Producers</i> skewers Broadway traditions and takes no prisoners as it proudly proclaims itself an \"equal opportunity offender!\"\r\n\r\nProduction dates for <i>The Producers </i>have been tentatively set for April 27–29 and May 5–6.&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Audition Date and Times:&nbsp;\r\n</b>Wednesday, Jan. 24 from 6 to 7:30 PM&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Where:\r\n</b>USCB Center for the Arts&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Callbacks:&nbsp;\r\n</b>Thursday, Jan. 25 at 6 p.m.&nbsp;\r\n<i>open also to anyone who couldn\'t make&nbsp;</i><i>auditions on January 24&nbsp;</i></p>\r\nActors ages 18 and older are encouraged to audition. Actors will need to prepare 16-32 measures of a song of their choice. Ideally a song that matches the style of the show.\r\n\r\nCallbacks will be the dance auditions.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Frankie Valli Tribute Show coming Jan. 26&nbsp;</b>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/BoysRedWalking.jpeg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-34776\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-34776\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/BoysRedWalking.jpeg\" alt=\"BoysRedWalking\" width=\"1038\" height=\"664\"></a>\r\n\r\n<i>Let’s Hang On! </i>A nationally touring show that has been playing to sold out audiences all over America for the past 6 years, from Las Vegas to New York will be onstage at USCB Center for the Arts. Don\'t miss the chance to see this electrifying show! For one night only, Friday January 26 at 730 PM. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nTicket are Adult $35, Senior/Military $30 and Student $15. For more information or purchase ticket go online uscbcenterforthearts.com.', 'USCB Center for the Arts events', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'uscb-center-for-the-arts-events', '', '', '2018-01-19 14:44:01', '2018-01-19 19:44:01', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34774', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(34775, 4, '2018-01-18 14:43:08', '2018-01-18 19:43:08', '<h3>By Alan Schuster</h3>\r\nFrom the harsh opening chords to a panic-driven finale, Puccini’s “Tosca” is an opera unmatched for its continuous combination of powerful dramatics and impressive music. It has been referred to as the “essence of verismo,” a style of truth/realism which began to flourish near the end of the Romantic [post-Verdi] period (1830-1900). “Tosca” will be broadcast live through the Metropolitan Opera at the Beaufort Center for the Arts on Saturday, Jan. 27, at 1 p.m.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThere are three distinctive things about “Tosca.” First, there are three acts, but none of them have scenery changes or recitative breaks, so each act becomes a seamless flow of musical action. Second, there are only three principal singers – a hero, a heroine and a villain – who take up all but about eight minutes of the opera’s total ‘air time.’&nbsp; And finally, when the final curtain drops, all three are dead, one murdered, one executed and one by suicide.\r\n\r\nAct I: Rome, June 1800:&nbsp; A republican fugitive, Angelotti, takes refuge in a church as an artist, Mario Cavaradossi, is painting a portrait of Mary Magdalene. A republican himself, Mario agrees to hide him. When the voice of a singer, Floria Tosca, is heard, Angelotti leaves before she arrives to meet her lover, Mario. She expresses jealousy that the portrait looks like that of a rival woman, but she agrees to meet him after her evening performance. The church begins to fill for a celebration of a supposed victory over Napolean. Baron Scarpia, the royalist chief of police, arrives in search of Angelotti, and soon becomes suspicious of Cavaradossi as an accomplice. When Tosca returns, Scarpia suspects her involvement as well. He orders his men to follow her when she leaves, as voices fill the church with the singing of a victory Te Deum.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAct II: Scarpia’s apartment: Outside sounds are heard, including a performance by Tosca.&nbsp; Mario has been arrested, but Angelotti remains free. Scarpia tortures Mario, but he doesn’t confess to Angelotti’s whereabouts. Then, Scarpia orders Tosca to appear, and shows her Mario’s tortured state. She gives up Angelotti’s location, after which word comes that Napolean has won the battle of Marengo, a defeat for royalism. Mario exclaims delight, angering Scarpia to condemn him to death. Now, he demands that Tosca yield herself to him in exchange for her lover’s life.&nbsp; She pretends to agree, but when he approaches her with a letter of safety for Mario, she stabs him to death, then departs with the letter, wrongfully assuming it will set him free.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAct III: The roof of a castle prison: Mario awaits his death sentence, giving in to despair. But when Tosca appears, they rejoice when she tells him that he will be free after a false execution is staged. As the execution squad arrives, she tells Mario to fake his death, then hides herself. The soldiers fire and depart. When Mario doesn’t move, she realizes that Scarpia has betrayed her. As soldiers rush in to arrest her, she leaps to her death. &nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>The Music</b></p>\r\nAct I: Mario’s aria “Recondita armonia” (Strange harmony of contrasts...), is a remarkable tenor aria in which the artist claims Tosca as his inspiration. When Tosca enters, another exceptional moment begins with their duet, “Mia gelosa” (Jealous darling…) about love overcoming jealousy.&nbsp; The act ends with Scarpia’s entrance, in which he confesses his evil intentions about Tosca as a growing processional theme fills the church.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAct II: It’s an extraordinary setting as Scarpia dominates the action, first with orders to torture Mario, and then an intolerable build-up when Tosca arrives and pleads for his life. Their duet is one of the most powerful and impressive scenes in all of opera, accentuated by Tosca’s famous aria, “Vissi d’arte” (Love and music, I have lived for….).&nbsp; Soon after, Scarpia approaches her with the bogus safety letter and declares: “Tosca, at last you are mine.”&nbsp; She replies: “It is thus that Tosca kisses”, as she is stabbing him to death.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAct III:&nbsp; It’s another extraordinary aria, this one a farewell letter Mario is writing to Tosca as he awaits his execution: “E lucevan le stelle” (When the stars were shining…). Tosca arrives moments later, leading to an ecstatic duet, “Liberi!”, as they anticipate their freedom, unaware of loaded guns awaiting him. With the highest dramatic music surging from the orchestra, Mario falls dead, and Tosca leaps to her death as soldiers rush in to arrest her.&nbsp; A magnificent finale!\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>The Cast</b></p>\r\nSoprano Sonya Yoncheva makes her role debut as Tosca; tenor Vittorio Grigolo and baritone Bryn Terfel perform as Cavaradossi and Scarpia, respectively.&nbsp; Emmanuel Villaume conducts.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTickets are now available. All seats are general admission. Adults $20; OLLI members $18; Students $10. Order online at www.centerforthearts.com or by calling 843-521-4145. Box office opens at noon. The center is located at 801 Carteret Street, Beaufort SC.', 'Puccini’s high drama “Tosca” coming to USCB', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'puccinis-high-drama-tosca-coming-to-uscb', '', '', '2018-01-19 14:43:52', '2018-01-19 19:43:52', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34775', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(34779, 4, '2018-01-18 14:44:05', '2018-01-18 19:44:05', '<em>Photo above: On the dock of Habersham after the snow storm on January 3. Photo by Andrea Ogiony.</em>\r\n\r\nTo submit a Lowcountry Life photo, you must be the photographer or have permission to submit the photo to be published in The Island News. Please submit high resolution photos and include a description and/or names of the people in the picture and the name of the photographer. Email your photos to theislandnews@gmail.com.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_34787\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"4608\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/DSCN0204_cmy.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-34787\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-34787\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/DSCN0204_cmy.jpg\" alt=\"Snow covered Old Sheldon Church. Photo by Jack Howison\" width=\"4608\" height=\"3456\"></a> Snow covered Old Sheldon Church. Photo by Jack Howison.[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_34795\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"4608\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/DSCN0262_cmyk.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-34795\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-34795\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/DSCN0262_cmyk.jpg\" alt=\"A red cardinal stands out against the white snow. Photo by Jack Howison.\" width=\"4608\" height=\"3456\"></a> A red cardinal stands out against the white snow. Photo by Jack Howison.[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_34799\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"4608\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/DSCN0217_cmyk.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-34799\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-34799\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/DSCN0217_cmyk.jpg\" alt=\"South Carolina snow dog. Photo by Jack Howison.\" width=\"4608\" height=\"3456\"></a> South Carolina snow dog. Photo by Jack Howison.[/caption]', 'Lowcountry Life', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'lowcountry-life-65', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:27:08', '2018-07-12 15:27:08', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34779', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(34780, 4, '2018-01-18 14:44:58', '2018-01-18 19:44:58', '<em>Photo above: Burton Fire Department was unable to save this home on Kato Lane from a house fire.</em>\r\n\r\nThe Burton Fire District responded to its second house fire in less than 12 hours on Saturday, Jan. 6, which again displaced a family.\r\n\r\nJust past 8 a.m. on Jan. 6, Burton and MCAS Beaufort Fire Department responded to a report of a house fire on Kato Lane in Burton. Firefighters arrived on scene and reported smoke and flames coming from a double wide mobile home.\r\n\r\nFirefighters were able to extinguish the flames in less than 20 minutes but were hampered on scene due to icy condition and water supply in the area. No injuries were reported. Burton FAST Team responded and assisted firefighters with hot drinks and food.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort/Port Royal Fire Department also assisted at the fire.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFour adults and two children lived at the home and were displaced due to the heavy fire damages. There were no smoke detectors in the home. The resident was alerted to the fire when he saw flames burning up a curtain and was able to get everyone out safely.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRed Cross was called to assist the family. The cause of the fire is under investigation.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis was the second destructive house fire in 12 hours for Burton firefighters. Just past 10:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 5, Burton and Beaufort/Port Royal firefighters extinguished a house fire on Winsor Road in Shell Point. Two adults were displaced in that fire as well.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“Unfortunately the common theme here is no working smoke detectors,” stated Burton Fire Lieutenant Daniel Byrne.&nbsp; “Luckily everyone was awake when the fire broke out, were able to escape, and we avoided a real tragedy.”\r\n\r\nThe Burton Fire District and the Beaufort/Port Royal Fire Department responded to a third house fire that weekend; however, due to the quick actions of the homeowner and an available fire extinguisher, this time there was no family displacement.\r\n\r\nJust before 11 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 7, Burton and Beaufort/Port Royal firefighters responded to a reported house fire on Mink Point Blvd. Firefighters arrived on scene and reported no visible smoke or flames from the exterior of the home, but when they entered the home, they found the home filled with a smoky haze.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFirefighters located the source of the haze in a rear bedroom where minor scorching of the wall and a burned lampshade were found. The resident stated she found the lampshade burning and put the fire out using a home fire extinguisher.\r\n\r\nBurton fire officials stress the importance of smoke detectors and fire extinguishers in every home, and offer free education and training on both. Residents wishing to schedule a presentation for their group, fire extinguisher training, smoke detectors, or a home fire safety survey, may do so by emailing safetyed@burtonfd.org.', 'Burton battles three house fires in one weekend', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'burton-battles-three-house-fires-in-one-weekend', '', '', '2018-01-19 14:48:09', '2018-01-19 19:48:09', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34780', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(34784, 4, '2018-01-18 14:48:23', '2018-01-18 19:48:23', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/logo.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-34785\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-34785\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/logo.jpg\" alt=\"logo\" width=\"2135\" height=\"2758\"></a>\r\n\r\nFriends of the Beaufort Library have announced plans for the 2018 Books Sandwiched In program, which launches Monday, Jan. 22 with a look at the future of movies and concludes March 12 with a presentation by native Beaufortonian and best-selling author Valerie Sayers.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe popular Books Sandwiched In program features eight book reviews every Monday from noon until 1 p.m. at the USCB Center for the Arts, 805 Carteret Street, Beaufort.&nbsp; The event is free, with coffee and cookies provided.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“This program is our gift to the community for their great support over the years. &nbsp; And we know that the way to book lovers’ hearts is by talking about books, “said Marilyn Harcharik, Friends of the Beaufort Library president.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nConnie Farrell Scuderi, co-chair of Books Sandwiched In (BSI), added: “Not only is BSI our gift to you but your support of our programs is a gift to the Beaufort Library and to the community as we continue and grow every year.”\r\n\r\nThis year’s program includes:\r\n\r\nJan. 22 – <i>Do Movies Have a Future? </i>by David Denby, review by Ron and Rebecca Tucker, founders of the Beaufort International Film Festival&nbsp;\r\n\r\nJan. 29 – <i>Found Anew</i>, edited by R. Mac Jones and Ray McManus, review by local author Susan Madison&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFeb. 5 – <i>Small Great Things </i>by Jodi Picoult, reviewed by Dr. Patrick Perryman of First Presbyterian Church, Beaufort.\r\n\r\nFeb. 12 – <i>Driving with the Devil, Southern Moonshine, Detroit Wheels and the Birth of NASCAR </i>by Neal Thompson, reviewed by Ted Barber.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFeb. 19 – <i>The Bad-Ass Librarians of Timbuktu </i>by Joshua Hammer, reviewed by Laurie McCall and Elijah Heywood, Jr.\r\n\r\nFeb. 26 – <i>The Club Dumas</i> by Arturo Perez-Reverte and <i>The Shadow of the Wind </i>by Carlos Ruiz Zafon, reviewed by David and Lorrie Anderson, owners of Nevermore Books\r\n\r\nMarch 5 – <i>Dead Wake</i> by Erik Larson, reviewed by TCL History Professor Greg Mauriocourt\r\n\r\nMarch 12 – <i>Who Do You Love</i> by Valerie Sayers, presented by Ms. Sayers.\r\n\r\nThe Friends of Beaufort Library is an all-volunteer group that supports the Beaufort, Lobeco and St. Helena libraries. Through memberships, fundraising and volunteers, the group funds all the programs, classes, books, equipment and other materials that the state and county budgets don’t cover. For more information, visit friendsofthebeaufortlibrary.com.', 'Books Sandwiched In 2018', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'books-sandwiched-in-2018', '', '', '2018-01-19 14:50:10', '2018-01-19 19:50:10', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34784', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(34786, 4, '2018-01-18 14:49:19', '2018-01-18 19:49:19', '<h3>By Amy Rigard</h3>\r\nA number of students in Mrs. Katherine Shillaber’s and Mrs. Kaitlyn Ricciuti’s fifth through eighth grade Resource classes at Whale Branch Middle School recently read “Wonder” by R.J. Palacio and then saw the movie based on the book.\r\n\r\nAfter the movie, the students listened to twin sisters Wesley and M.E. Sanders, who were born with a genetic cranial facial disorder, discuss the movie as well as what it has been like growing up in Beaufort with a craniofacial syndrome. &nbsp;\r\n\r\n“When I showed a few trailers about the movie, the students were shocked at the amount of bullying that went on,” said Ricciuti. “If anything, reading the book and taking them to the movies is a way to open their eyes about the differences in people and how bullying can hurt,” she said.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nShe noted that Whale Branch Middle School has been focusing on preventing bullying and that this book has been an excellent teaching tool. In addition, a recent advisory period focused on social-emotional learning, which is why “Wonder” has hit home for the students on so many of the topics covered in this area.\r\n\r\nShillaber, who bonded with Gwen Sanders over a mutual love of Clemson University, has known the Sanders family for four years. When speaking with Mrs. Sanders recently about the movie, Gwen suggested asking the girls to speak to the school students. So, Shillaber ran with the idea and planned the trip and subsequent discussion for the students.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“The students’ reactions to the book were positive overall,” said Ricciuti. “Many of them could relate to the characters’ experiences throughout the book.”\r\n\r\nShe said their classes have had plenty of discussions regarding bullying. “In the end, I do think having read the book gives them more pause when thinking about the words coming out of their mouths,” she said. “Many of the students identified one of the themes of the book as ‘be kind since you don’t know what others are going through.’” &nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhile at the theater, the teachers noticed a little bit of shock among the students when they first saw the main character, Auggie, who was born with Treacher Collins syndrome. But by the end of the movie, they were all cheering him on.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAfter the movie, the students gathered at the school library to hear stories from the Sanders twins. “You could hear a pin drop as they relayed stories about their numerous surgeries, doctors, older brothers, and some of their travels for their surgeries,” said Ricciuti. They also told students about some of their physical limitations, such as fused elbows, which make simple tasks such as putting in earrings or pulling their hair up in a ponytail impossible. The sisters also shared that their older brothers felt somewhat left out when they were young because so much attention was paid to the girls due to their condition.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;The twins also told the students about their experience meeting and having their picture taken with actor Jacob Tremblay, who played Auggie in the movie.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOne of the fifth-grade students mentioned two quotes from the movie: “It’s not how you look on the outside, but how bright you are on the inside,” and “If you have to choose between being right and kind, choose kind.”\r\n\r\nShillaber put those quotes on large posters and hung them in the hallway as everyday reminders for students at the school to be courteous to others. “The old standby is, ‘You can’t judge a book by its cover,’” said Shillaber.\r\n\r\nThat’s a ‘wonder’ful lesson the students learned from the book, the movie, and their conversation with the Sanders twins.', 'Students experience “Wonder”', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'students-experience-wonder', '', '', '2018-01-19 14:50:04', '2018-01-19 19:50:04', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34786', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(34790, 4, '2018-01-18 14:50:15', '2018-01-18 19:50:15', '<h3>By Sally Mahan</h3>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_34813\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"704\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Screen-Shot-2018-01-19-at-3.03.49-PM.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-34813\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-34813\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Screen-Shot-2018-01-19-at-3.03.49-PM.png\" alt=\"Left: Lance Cpl. Dana Tate. Right: Cpl. Dyke “A.J.” Coursen.\" width=\"704\" height=\"478\"></a> Left: Lance Cpl. Dana Tate. Right: Cpl. Dyke “A.J.” Coursen.[/caption]\r\n\r\nSixteen years ago this month, two Beaufort County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a 911 call in Burton. It was the last call the two would answer.\r\n\r\nLance Cpl. Dana Tate, 44, and Cpl. Dyke “A.J.” Coursen, 35, were shot to death by Tyree Roberts, on Jan. 8, 2002.\r\n\r\nCoursen had been with the Beaufort County Sheriff\'s Department for one year. He left behind his wife, D.J., son, and stepdaughter.\r\n\r\nTate was a U.S. Navy veteran and had been with the department for over four years. He also left behind a family, including his wife, Marie.\r\n\r\nMeanwhile, the defendant, who now goes by the name Abdiyyah ben Alkebulanyahh, continues to sit on death row at Kirkland Correctional Institute in Columbia, having recently filed another appeal, according to the SC Attorney General’s Office.\r\n\r\nOn the fateful day, a 911 came in at about 4 p.m. saying a woman and her child were being held against their will by the woman’s boyfriend.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAccording to various court records, Roberts lived in a trailer at 21 Riley Road owned by Brenda Smith. Another woman, Kimberly Blake, with whom Roberts had an infant daughter, was also staying there. Blake wanted the police to help her leave because Roberts had hit her. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen the deputies arrived, Roberts hid in a bedroom closet with his semi-automatic rifle. Blake left the room and the trailer’s owner, Smith, gave the deputies permission to search the bedroom. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThen there was a hail of gunshots.\r\n\r\nBlake ran outside and down the road, and Roberts was not far behind. Holding his gun, he told Blake, “I just killed those two white bitches and I’m going to say it was self-defense.” &nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen backup officers responded to the scene, they found Coursen and Tate dead. Coursen had suffered six gunshot wounds; Tate had seven. However, Tate was able to wound Roberts before he died.\r\n\r\nA short time later, Roberts was found hiding in the mud under a bridge with a shoulder and hip wound. At the time, he had a black fanny pack which held a cell phone, a knife and ammunition for an M-14 assault rifle. They then found a rifle magazine and an SKS assault rifle in the area in which Roberts had ran.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRoberts was charged with capital murder.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAt his 2003 trial, he represented himself, but two lawyers were there to assist him. &nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_34797\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"160\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/tyree-roberts-south-carolina.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-34797\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-34797\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/tyree-roberts-south-carolina.jpg\" alt=\"Tyree Roberts\" width=\"160\" height=\"200\"></a> Tyree Roberts[/caption]\r\n\r\nWhile the jury was deliberating, Roberts told the judge that if the jury returned a guilty verdict, he would not participate at the sentencing. He also said he would be unruly and would have to be restrained.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAfter 13 days of testimony, the jury took one hour to convict Roberts of two counts of murder. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe judge decided that the best way to proceed during sentencing was with Roberts in the courtroom. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nRoberts told the judge that the lawyers were not representing him in any way, but ultimately decided they could remain as stand-by counsel to object to the introduction of improper evidence.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAt the sentencing, as soon as the first witness was sworn in, Roberts stood up and began to chant, “Blessed be Yahweh, El Shaddai, Jehova, God Almighty, the God of Abraham, Isaac, Ishmael, Jacob and Jesus.” &nbsp;\r\n\r\nHe was told by the court to be seated, and when he continued chanting, he was removed. He was then brought back into the courtroom and once again began chanting when a witness began to testify. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe jury was removed, and Roberts was placed in a conference room at the back of the courtroom that had a glass partition to allow him to hear and see the proceedings. He was initially restrained, but the restraints were removed before the jury was returned to the courtroom.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThroughout sentencing, the judge offered to allow Roberts to come back into the courtroom if he could do so without being disruptive; however, Roberts said he would rather remain in the back room. He only returned to make a closing statement to the jury. According to various media reports, before the sentencing he said, “I regret and have a lot of sorrow for what has taken place in my home. There is nothing I can do to bring back their lives.”\r\n\r\nAddressing the families, Roberts said, “I did not hate your husbands. I did not hate authority. I hate the situation that led them to my home. It was bogus. It was false and I\'m sorry to the wives and to the children. Especially to the children.”\r\n\r\nThe families said at the time that Roberts did not seem remorseful despite the apology.\r\n\r\nThe jury was then charged with recommending a sentence. After 45 minutes of deliberations, the eight women and four men recommended death.\r\n\r\nRoberts, who had a record of two armed robberies and other crimes before the murders, has based his appeals on several issues, including one appeal in 2006 that argued that the court erred in refusing Roberts’ request to be completely absent from sentencing. The appeals court turned down that argument.\r\n\r\nRoberts, who is now 55, recently filed an appeal stating that he had “ineffective counsel,” according Robert Kittle, spokesperson for the SC Attorney General’s Office.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“It’s just part of going through the appeals process,” said Kittle.\r\n\r\nThat appeal is pending.\r\n\r\nDuring his time on death row, Roberts has lost various privileges for prison violations. In 2009 and in 2010 he “threatened to inflict harm on an employee,” according to the SC Department of Corrections.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMeanwhile, the families live with the knowledge that their loved ones were killed for doing their duty.\r\n\r\nAt the sentencing phase of the trial, Tate’s wife, Marie, testified that on that day her husband “hugged me, kissed me and said, ‘See ya later.’ My husband told me his No. 1 job was to get back home to me.”', 'A Beaufort tragedy remembered 16 years later', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'a-beaufort-tragedy-remembered-16-years-later', '', '', '2018-01-19 15:04:30', '2018-01-19 20:04:30', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34790', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(34791, 4, '2018-01-18 14:50:18', '2018-01-18 19:50:18', '<em>Photo above: Some people rode on trailers, some rode in cars and trucks, and a few brave souls walked during Monday’s parade.&nbsp;Photos by&nbsp;Bob Sofaly.</em>\r\n\r\nDespite chilly temperatures in the 30s, an enthusiastic crowd came out to watch the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Parade on Monday, Jan. 15, as flags and banners honoring the fallen civil rights leader were carried.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_34792\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"3124\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/RES3010.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-34792\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-34792\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/RES3010.jpg\" alt=\"The Battery Creek High School Marching Band kept the parade lively. \" width=\"3124\" height=\"2136\"></a> The Battery Creek High School Marching Band kept the parade lively.[/caption]', 'Honoring MLK', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'honoring-mlk', '', '', '2018-01-19 15:05:53', '2018-01-19 20:05:53', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34791', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(34801, 4, '2018-01-18 14:56:49', '2018-01-18 19:56:49', '<em>Photo above: Beaufort Memorial Nurse Practioner Ronda O\'Connell with patient. Photo courtesy of BMH.</em>\r\n<h3>By Amy Rigard</h3>\r\nAccording to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), more than 17,000 cases of influenza have been reported in South Carolina so far this flu season, which begins in October.\r\n\r\nThe season, which typically begins in October, seems to be peaking throughout much of the country, with widespread activity reported in nearly every state and territory, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC’s weekly reporting has shown a steady increase in the number of reported flu cases in the past few weeks throughout much of the country. And South Carolina is no exception.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor the week ending January 6, 2018, the number of flu-related reported hospitalizations in South Carolina increased by more than 87 percent compared to the previous week, according to DHEC. DHEC reports that during South Carolina’s current flu season, there have been 830 influenza-associated hospitalizations and 15 influenza-associated deaths reported.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDr. Kurt Gambla, Beaufort Memorial Hospital Chief Medical Officer, said that while the prevalence of the flu nationally is projected to track twice the normal rate, Beaufort Memorial Hospital is on par with last year’s flu season with about 65 cases per week. He noted that the season does seem to be coming close to peak, and the hospital has experienced an increase in the number of respiratory infections overall.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt’s that increase in respiratory infections that prompted the hospital to impose visitor restrictions effective January 5. According to a press release issued by the hospital, adults experiencing flu-like symptoms are encouraged not to visit patients in the hospital for the immediate future. The hospital is now restricting visitors under 18 and asking the community to limit hospital visits to one visit per patient as a precaution to help prevent further spread of the flu and other viruses.\r\n\r\nDifferent strains of the flu circulate each year. According to the CDC, more than 80 percent of this year’s flu cases involve the H3N2 strain. This A virus subtype H3N2 is particularly virulent, according to Gambla. H3N2 has traditionally hit people harder than other seasonal flu strains and can be especially worrisome among vulnerable populations such as the elderly and children.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nComplicating matters this season is that the flu vaccine isn’t completely effective against this particular strain. Gambla noted that formulating the flu vaccine each year is somewhat of an inexact science akin to forecasting the weather since it’s difficult to predict which flu strains will be present each year.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nGambla noted that one of the best ways to prevent the flu is to get the flu vaccine. He noted several myths or misperceptions that are common regarding the vaccine. “The number one myth is that the flu vaccine can cause the flu,” said Gambla. “That’s not true. It’s a dead virus, so it cannot cause the flu.”\r\n\r\nSome other myths Gambla said are not true are that people don’t need to get the vaccine every year, that it’s not safe for pregnant women, that the side effects are worse than the actual flu, and that it’s too late in the season to get the vaccine. Flu season typically extends through March but can sometimes last until May, so Gambla said there is still time to get and benefit from the flu vaccine.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPopulations most at risk for getting the flu include anyone who isn’t vaccinated, children under 5, and adults older than 65. In addition, anyone with chronic illnesses such as asthma, emphysema, heart disease, or diabetes could be at increased risk. Gambla emphasized that anyone, even healthy people with no other apparent risk factors, can get the flu and can even die from the flu. He noted, however, that many fatalities related to the flu are actually caused by pneumonia, which the flu can evolve into.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFlu symptoms, which can include fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose, muscle aches, and fatigue are similar to cold symptoms. Gambla said that people with the flu often get a lot sicker a lot faster, and flu symptoms can last longer than symptoms associated with the common cold. Anyone who feels they are getting progressively sicker, has a high fever that won’t go away, has difficulty breathing, or develops a productive cough should seek medical treatment.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_34806\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"2464\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Sick-woman-sneezing-in-tissue-sweating-from-flu-fever.-Photo-courtesy-BMH.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-34806\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-34806\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Sick-woman-sneezing-in-tissue-sweating-from-flu-fever.-Photo-courtesy-BMH.jpg\" alt=\"Photo courtesy of BMH.\" width=\"2464\" height=\"1640\"></a> Photo courtesy of BMH.[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Is It a Cold or the Flu?</b></p>\r\nDifferent viruses cause the common cold and the flu – both respiratory illnesses. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), because the two have similar symptoms, it can sometimes be difficult for patients to know which they have based on the symptoms alone. Special tests can be done within the first few days of illness to determine whether an individual has the flu.\r\n\r\nAccording to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), flu symptoms may include:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Sudden onset of fever</li>\r\n	<li>Chills</li>\r\n	<li>Cough</li>\r\n	<li>Headache or muscle aches</li>\r\n	<li>Tiredness</li>\r\n	<li>Sore throat</li>\r\n	<li>Nasal congestion or stuffiness</li>\r\n	<li>Some people may experience vomiting and diarrhea, though this is more common in children than adults</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nCold symptoms are similar but are generally milder than flu symptoms and typically don’t last as long. According to DHEC, the time from exposure to the flu virus and infection to when symptoms begin is about one to four days, with an average of about two days.\r\n\r\nPatients experiencing signs of the following should seek immediate care from the emergency department:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Difficulty breathing</li>\r\n	<li>Chest or abdomen pain</li>\r\n	<li>Dizziness</li>\r\n	<li>Confusion</li>\r\n	<li>Severe vomiting</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nThose caring for sick children need to watch closely for the same symptoms. In addition, parents and caregivers should also bring their child to the emergency room if they have the following symptoms:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Bluish skin</li>\r\n	<li>Not waking or interacting</li>\r\n	<li>A fever with a rash</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Preventing the Flu</b></p>\r\nThe CDC recommends a yearly flu vaccine for individuals six months of age and older as one of the best ways to protect against flu viruses. Other preventative measures include:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Try to avoid close contact with sick people.</li>\r\n	<li>If possible, stay home from work, school, and errands when you are sick to help prevent the spread of germs to others.</li>\r\n	<li>If you are sick with flu-like illness, stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone except to get medical care or for other necessities.</li>\r\n	<li>Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze and then toss the tissue in the trash.</li>\r\n	<li>Wash your hands often with soap and water. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub.&nbsp;</li>\r\n	<li>Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.</li>\r\n	<li>Clean and disinfect surfaces and objects that may be contaminated with germs.&nbsp;</li>\r\n	<li>Practice other good health habits such as getting plenty of rest, being physically active, managing your stress, drinking plenty of fluids, and eating nutritious food.</li>\r\n</ul>', 'Flu season peaking', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'flu-season-peaking', '', '', '2018-01-19 15:00:34', '2018-01-19 20:00:34', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34801', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(34803, 4, '2018-01-18 14:57:41', '2018-01-18 19:57:41', '<em>Photo above: Myra Parker, center left, of the Beaufort Mass Choir, leads the dancing while the choir sings during the one-year anniversary celebration of the creation of the Reconstruction Era National Monument on Friday, Jan. 12, at The Arsenal on Craven Street. Photos by Bob Sofaly.</em>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><i>Ceremony marks year anniversary of Reconstruction Era National Monument&nbsp;</i></h2>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_34810\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"2897\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/RES2939.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-34810\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-34810\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/RES2939.jpg\" alt=\"U.S. Rep. Mark Sanford (R-SC) describes his childhood woking on his family’s packing shed on St. Helena Island near Penn Center. Sanford was the keynote speaker during the ceremony marking the creation of the Reconstruction Era National Monument, which is part of the National Park Service, and is comprised of four sites: Darrah Hall and Brick Baptist Church on St. Helena Island; Camp Saxton at Fort Fredrick in Port Royal; and the old firehouse in downtown Beaufort.\" width=\"2897\" height=\"2051\"></a> U.S. Rep. Mark Sanford (R-SC) describes his childhood woking on his family’s packing shed on St. Helena Island near Penn Center. Sanford was the keynote speaker during the ceremony marking the creation of the Reconstruction Era National Monument, which is part of the National Park Service, and is comprised of four sites: Darrah Hall and Brick Baptist Church on St. Helena Island; Camp Saxton at Fort Fredrick in Port Royal; and the old firehouse in downtown Beaufort.[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_34811\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"2957\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/RES2600.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-34811\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-34811\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/RES2600.jpg\" alt=\"Artist Sonja Griffin Evans, left, describes some of the finer points of her painting after its unveiling to honor the park’s anniversary. Evans calls her piece “Mine Eyes have seen the Glory of the Coming of the Lord.” The Reconstruction Era monument is dedicated to commemorating the period from 1861 - 1900 when nearly 4 million African Americans, newly freed from bondage, sought to integrate into a free society and the educational, economic and political life of the country.\" width=\"2957\" height=\"1804\"></a> Artist Sonja Griffin Evans, left, describes some of the finer points of her painting after its unveiling to honor the park’s anniversary. Evans calls her piece “Mine Eyes have seen the Glory of the Coming of the Lord.” The Reconstruction Era monument is dedicated to commemorating the period from 1861 - 1900 when nearly 4 million African Americans, newly freed from bondage, sought to integrate into a free society and the educational, economic and political life of the country.[/caption]', 'RECOGNIZING RECONSTRUCTION', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'recognizing-reconstruction', '', '', '2018-01-19 15:03:16', '2018-01-19 20:03:16', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34803', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(34818, 4, '2018-02-01 16:57:06', '2018-02-01 21:57:06', '<b>Knights of Columbus selling pork butts</b>\r\n\r\nThe local Knights of Columbus Council is having a charity fundraiser, offering smoked pork butts for sale, to be picked up on Saturday, Feb. 3 anytime from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Piggly Wiggly on Ribaut Road in Port Royal. Pre-purchase is recommended. The cost is $35 each or $30 for 2. Some butts will be available for sale on Feb. 3. For more information, call Terry Buquet at 843-986-6611 or Mike McMahon at 843-838-9839 or 210-240-4321.\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort Co. historical&nbsp;</b><b>society hosts speakers</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Historical Society will host local speakers at its upcoming meeting today, Thursday, Feb. 1, at 2 p.m. at the Wesley Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 701 West St., Beaufort. For more information, contact President Mae Mendoza at mfmendoz@hargray.com or visit www.beaufortcountyhistoricalsociety.org.\r\n\r\n<b>History Museum&nbsp;</b><b>announces Feb. lecture</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort History Museum, in partnership with the Beaufort County Library, will hold the first 2018 program in its local history lecture series. Titled “The Effect of Jim Crow Laws in South Carolina and Beaufort County,” the event is planned for Tuesday, Feb. 6, at 2 p.m. at the Beaufort library, 211 Scott Street. Andrea Allen, a retired mental health counselor/administrator who enjoys researching and writing about local history, will lead the discussion. Admission is free, but a $5 donation is suggested and reservations are required. Visit www.beauforthistorymuseum.com.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Chamber hosts State of the Bases Breakfast&nbsp;</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce will host the 2018 State of the Bases Breakfast on Wednesday, Feb. 7, from 8-9:30 a.m. at the Beaufort Holiday Inn &amp; Suites located at 2225 Boundary Street.\r\n\r\nThe State of the Bases will feature updates from Beaufort\'s three military installations: Col. Matthew St. Clair will speak on behalf of MCRD Parris Island, Col. Timothy Miller will speak on behalf of MCAS Beaufort, and CAPT. Robert Jackson will speak on behalf of Naval Hospital Beaufort. Bill Bethea, Chairman of the SC Military Base Task Force, will also provide an update.\r\n\r\nThe event is presented by Lane Construction, Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS), Marine Federal Credit Union, Navy Federal, Troy University, and University of South Carolina Beaufort. Tickets are $20 for Chamber Members and $25 for Non-Members. Admission includes a full breakfast buffet. Reservations are strongly encouraged. To register, visit www.beaufortchamber.org or email Janessa Lowery at Janessa@BeaufortSC.org.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor more information, visit www.beaufortchamber.org or call 843-525-8500.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Workshop addresses disability benefits, jobs</b>\r\n\r\nThe SC Disability Employment Coalition will host a free workshop exploring myths of how work affects disability benefits on Wed., February 7 from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. at the Beaufort SC Works Center (164 Castle Rock Road). State and private organizations will be there to discuss the services they offer to individuals with disabilities interested in returning to work or increasing their earnings. After the workshop, a resource fair will be held for individuals to connect with community organizations. Interested participants can register by visiting http://bit.ly/Beaufort-2018-Workshop, by calling 1-800-681-7715, or by emailing sjordan@able-sc.org at Able SC.\r\n\r\n<b>Study group meets&nbsp;</b><b>at Beaufort library</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Parliamentary Study Group will meet Wednesday, Feb 7, at 5:30 p.m. at the Beaufort library on Scott Street. The study group is free and open to the public. Call or text 386 871-8855 to RSVP.\r\n\r\n<b>Sportfishing and Diving&nbsp;</b><b>Club to hold meeting</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Sportfishing and Diving Club’s February meeting will be held on Thursday, February 8, at the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club located on Lady’s Island off of Meridian Road. The social begins at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7 p.m. Chris Butler of Butler Marine will be one of the guest speakers. Chris is also a partner in the Port Royal Waterfront Redevelopment. He will present the proposed plans for the Port Royal area. Afterwards, Butler Marine\'s Garmin Representative will discuss and display electronic marine equipment now available. For more information, please contact Captain Frank Gibson at 843-522-2122 or email fgibson@islc.net.\r\n\r\n<b>Pancake breakfast helps&nbsp;</b><b>those needing glasses</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort Lions Club will hold its annual Sweetheart Pancake Breakfast/bake sale/silent auction at Sea Island Presbyterian Church, 81 Sea Island Parkway, on Saturday, February 10 from 8 to 11 a.m. The menu will include pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, orange juice, toast, sausage gravy and biscuits, and cheese grits. A silent auction comprised of 5 themed donated baskets will be added this year. Treat the family to a morning of good food, fellowship, and fun while helping those in the Beaufort community needing eyeglasses. For more information, call Carol Luetzow at 843-441-0250.\r\n\r\n<b>Make music with&nbsp;</b><b>SC Drum Circle</b>\r\n\r\nAll are welcome to join the outdoor monthly Beaufort SC Drum Circle at the contemplative garden in Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park in downtown Beaufort on Monday, Feb. 12 from 5:30-7 p.m. Bring a chair, a favorite percussion, hula hoop or dancing feet and participate in this free, family friendly event. No experience necessary. Visit the \"Beaufort SC Drum Circle\" Facebook page, email beaufortscdrumcircle@gmail.com or contact Jane Caffrey at 732-259-1935 or Lanny at 843-441-0169.\r\n\r\n<b>Get ready for annual&nbsp;</b><b>Bands, Brews &amp; BBQ</b>\r\n\r\nThe 9th annual Bands, Brews &amp; BBQ will bring two days of food, music and fun February 23-24 to Paris Avenue, hosted by the Town of Port Royal. This official South Carolina Barbecue Association sanctioned event kicks off the 2018 season and benefits FRIENDS of Caroline Hospice. General admission passes are available online and at the gate for $10 per day, with children 12 and under free. The sampling of wings Friday night and BBQ Saturday will be available by purchasing tickets for $1. Craft beer and wine will also be available for purchase. For tickets or more information and volunteer opportunities go to friendsofcarolinehospice.org or call 843-525-6257.\r\n\r\n<b>Connoisseur’s Trip&nbsp;</b><b>to visit historic sites</b>\r\n\r\nHistoric Beaufort Foundation is hosting a Connoisseur’s Trip to visit two national historic landmarks on Tuesday, March 6. Spend the day visiting Drayton Hall and Middleton Place along the Ashley River near Charleston. The cost is $145 per person, HBF member rate; $165 per person for non-members. There will be a caravan of private cars/van. The event is limited to 20 participants so RSVP by February 21 to Isabella Reeves at ireeves@historicbeaufort.org&nbsp; or 843-379-3331.\r\n\r\n<b>Wardle Famiy YMCA offers CPR training</b>\r\n\r\nThe Wardle Family YMCA, located at 1801 Richmond Ave in Port Royal, offers CPR classes for community members on Saturdays from 8 a.m. –noon on the following dates: March 17, April 7, April 28, May 19, June 9, June 30 and Oct. 13. Cost is $30 for this YMCA certified course and those interested need to register at the Y as space is limited. Contact Aquatics Director Lou Bergen to register at 843-522-9622 or visit beaufort-jasperymca.org.\r\n\r\n<b>Exchange Club to hold&nbsp;</b><b>Paint the Town Green</b>\r\n\r\nThe Exchange Club of Beaufort is presenting Paint the Town Green, a tea and fashion and art show, from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, March 18, at Pinckney Hall in Sun City. Artist Jonathan Green will be recognized for his contributions and public service to our community. Visit exchange-club-of-beaufort.portalbuzz.com.&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES</strong></p>\r\n<b>Volunteers needed&nbsp;</b><b>for film festival</b>\r\n\r\nVolunteers are needed for the Beaufort International Film Festival, scheduled from Feb. 21-25. Various opportunities are available from greeters, ushers and ticketing. Please contact Rebecca Tucker at filmbeaufort@gmail.com or call 843-522-3196. Please leave your name, phone number and email.\r\n\r\n<b>Habitat for Humanity&nbsp;</b><b>in need of volunteers</b>\r\n\r\nWondering how you might be able to help LowCountry Habitat for Humanity? Attend their Volunteer Orientation held at 10 a.m. the second Saturday of every month at 616 Parris Island Gateway, Beaufort.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nVolunteer opportunities exist in every area of operations at LowCountry Habitat; there is a need for all types of abilities and skill levels, from construction to volunteering at the ReStore to serving on committees.\r\n\r\nFor more information, contact Lee McSavaney, volunteer coordinator, at 843-522-3500 or email info@lowcountryhabitat.org.\r\n\r\n<b>Pan-African group&nbsp;</b><b>seeks volunteers</b>\r\n\r\nThe nonprofit Pan-African Family Empowerment &amp; Land Preservation Network Inc. is seeking volunteers for multiple positions. Among other things, the Beaufort-based public charity provides financial and technical assistance to help Gullah-Geechee, and other African-descent families save their ancestral homes and land for current and future generations. They have an immediate need for an experienced webmaster, grant writers and administrative assistants. Also needed are committed fundraising volunteers; community outreach presenters; and office clerks willing to assist landowners. Training for all volunteers will be held at the Pan-African Family Empowerment Network’s office in the Landmark (Regions Bank) Building, 69 Robert Smalls Parkway, Suite 3B, Beaufort. For more information, call 843-592-6076, or email volunteers@panafricanfamilyempowermentnetwork.org.\r\n\r\n<b>Second Helpings&nbsp;</b><b>volunteers needed</b>\r\n\r\nSecond Helpings, a nonprofit that rescues food from area restaurants and grocery stores and delivers the food to local agencies to stop hunger, is in need of volunteers.\r\n\r\nShifts are available on Hilton Head, Bluffton and Beaufort. Volunteers can sign up for one day a week or month.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAlso needed are on-call, last-minute volunteers for a SWAT team to help on the truck for special runs. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor more information, contact Lili Coleman at execdirector@secondhelpingslc.org or call 843-689-3689. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nVisit secondhelpingslc.org.&nbsp;', 'What To Do the week of February 1st-7th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-to-do-the-week-of-february-1st-7th', '', '', '2018-02-01 16:57:06', '2018-02-01 21:57:06', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34818', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(34820, 4, '2018-02-01 16:57:50', '2018-02-01 21:57:50', '<h3>By Celia Strong</h3>\r\nEvery once in a while something just happens at the right time for the right reason. Our wine this week is exactly that: A Prosecco that’s perfect for celebrating love.\r\n\r\nTo start with, let’s review Prosecco. For the most part, this is a sparkling white wine that comes from northeastern Italy. For several years, these wines have been a great alternative to more expensive Champagnes. (Prosecco wines do not go through their second fermentation that produces their bubbles in their bottles. A good way to keep pricing lower.)\r\n\r\nWe’ve always called the grape variety for these wines Prosecco, too. Truth be known, Glera is the correct name of the grape and it has to make up at least 85% of the wine. (Other allowed varieties are Verdiso, Bianchetta, Trevigiana, Perera, Glera Lunga, and, in some cases, Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco and Pinot Nero.) Decidedly, just saying Prosecco is much easier. Glera is now recognized as the official name for this variety, though.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe first known mention of Prosecco was in 1593. Englishman Fynes Moryson, while visiting northern Italy, wrote: “Here growes the wine Pucinum, now called Prosecho, much celebrated by Pliny.” Apparently, Pliny was a big fan of Prosecco wine and rated it among the very best made in Italy. The name Prosecco first appeared in 1754.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nProsecco, or new name Glera, is a highly productive grape that ripens later in its growing season and has a high acidity level — a good thing for sparkling wines. Its aromas include white peaches, with some floral perfume notes. Usually these wines are medium-light to lighter bodied. Currently, about 150 millions bottles are made each year. Most of these wines are meant to be consumed about three to four years after they are made. Also, most Prosecco wines are extra dry, and are always served chilled.\r\n\r\nOur wine this week is Cavicchioli Prosecco. For many years now, we’ve enjoyed Cavicchioli 1928 Prosecco. We all recognize it by its flowered bottle. 1928 was the year Umberto Cavicchioli first bottled wine with his family name on the bottle. Today, two of his grandsons are still part of the business. This wine is made from 100% Glera grapes, from the province of Treviso. The grapes are all hand-picked. Some of them under-ripe to be sure the wines have enough crispness and freshness from a bit of extra acidity. Vinification is done with the skins, over twelve hours. The first fermentation is done at chilled temperatures. And, the second fermentation is done with the Charmat method (This means in a sealed tank, in bulk, and then the sparkling wine is bottled under pressure to preserve the bubbles.) The wine has a creamy white foam when poured and a pale straw yellow color. It has aromas of peaches, almonds, flowers, and candied fruit, like lemon zest. Its bubbles are persistent and lively.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAs an aperitif is the usual way most of us use this Prosecco. As well as for many cocktails, like bellinis. Cavicchioli offers us this seasonal specialty. Mix six ounces 1928 Prosecco, one ounce orange liqueur and one ounce cranberry juice. A poinsetta!&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBut, what’s so timely about this Prosecco right now? It’s a Valentine’s Day special bottle that is perfect for February 14! Plus, it’s perfect for any Valentine’s Ball events. Perfect timing. This limited edition bottle is available for a perfect $10.99.\r\n\r\n<i>Celia Strong works at Bill’s Liquor &amp; Fine Wines on Lady’s Island.</i>', 'Toast to a Prosecco with perfect timing', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'toast-to-a-prosecco-with-perfect-timing', '', '', '2018-02-01 16:57:50', '2018-02-01 21:57:50', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34820', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(34821, 4, '2018-02-01 16:58:17', '2018-02-01 21:58:17', '<h3>By Lee Scott</h3>\r\nThere is a scene in the movie “The Wizard of Oz” where Dorothy and the Scarecrow are walking along the Yellow Brick Road and notice some apple trees. As they start to pick apples, one of the apple trees comes to life and begins yelling from his huge round mouth. The tree, if you recall, has a tangled trunk making it look even more gruesome, and the long limbs become arms hurling apples at Dorothy and the Scarecrow as they escape.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI can relate to this scene when my own trees come to life during some of our thunderstorms here in the Lowcountry.&nbsp; The storms are so vibrant, with the sound of thunder reverberating through the creeks and marshes. Occasionally, at night, during one of these very nasty downpours, I find myself watching the live oak trees in my backyard. There is something almost mystical as I sit mesmerized by it all. When the lightning strikes, I notice the trees wave their arms at me, and the holes — where limbs once existed — suddenly look like eyes and a mouth.\r\n\r\nBut my trees look even scarier than those apple trees. The long limbs hang out over the yard and appear to move as the hanging Spanish moss starts to sway. I can almost hear the trees pulling up out of their roots and walking toward me. It dawns on me, I am glad I’m not a child because I would be petrified. Still, I move closer to my spouse in bed as the cracks of thunder shake the house and the room lights up with the approaching trees. Why can’t our dog hear or sense the trees advancing? Doesn’t she know one a gnarled limb is going to break the window, reach in, and grab me? No, she just lies there in her bed, oblivious to my fears.\r\n\r\nThere are other times when the trees come alive during a storm, especially when I am driving on certain streets out on the Sea Islands. The oak trees bend over the roads with their long branches and the moss looks like tentacles reaching out to grab me. The rain and headlights only make it worse by reflecting the shadows of waving arms.\r\n\r\nIt is after a good storm, I find myself studying the largest live oak in my yard. The tree’s mouth is merely the gaping hole left from a fallen rotted limb. The beady eyes, so menacing the night before, are only knobs in the wood. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nSeeing these majestic trees up close makes me realize how much I love the live oaks here, despite their stormy transformations, and I am grateful that I do not have to worry about the apples.', 'The scary trees in my yard', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-scary-trees-in-my-yard', '', '', '2018-02-01 16:58:17', '2018-02-01 21:58:17', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34821', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(34824, 4, '2018-02-01 16:59:35', '2018-02-01 21:59:35', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>GIRLS\' HIGH&nbsp;</b><b>SCHOOL BASKETBALL</b></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Beaufort Academy</b></p>\r\n<b>• BA outlasts HHP for sixth straight win: </b>The Beaufort Academy girls\' basketball team notched its sixth straight win on Friday, Jan. 26, upending rival Hilton Head Prep 29-26 on the road.\r\n\r\nWith the win, Beaufort Academy moved to 11-4 overall and 6-1 in the region. Kendall Duncan and Karolina Struharova paced Beaufort Academy offensively, scoring 10 points apiece for the Eagles.\r\n\r\n<b>• Beaufort Academy 45, Colleton Prep 35: </b>Beaufort Academy earned its fifth straight win on Tuesday, Jan. 23, topping host Colleton Prep 45-35.\r\n\r\nKendall Duncan and Amelia Huebel led Beaufort Academy with 13 points apiece while Emily Ann Hiers added 10 points and Karolina Struharova netted nine points.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n• The Lady Eagles lost to John Paul 2 in overtime 47-45, Monday, Jan. 29. The team scored 8 three pointers from the floor. Overall record is now 11-5, region is 6-2.&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Beaufort High School</b></p>\r\n<b>• Beaufort High 32, Hilton Head High 35: </b>Determined Beaufort High upended host Hilton Head Island 32-21 in a girls\' high school basketball game on Tuesday, Jan. 23. With the win, Beaufort High improved to 9-8 overall and 3-2 in the region. Brittany Linton led Beaufort High, scoring nine points while Darien Watkins netted seven points and Jahniya Lunch chipped in six points for the Eagles.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Battery Creek&nbsp;</b><b>High School</b></p>\r\n<b>• Battery Creek turns back Bluffton, 48-32:</b> The Battery Creek girls\' basketball turned in another solid all-around performance last Friday night, defeating visiting Bluffton 48-32.\r\n\r\nWith the win, Battery Creek improved to 15-4 overall and 4-1 in the region. Trinity Coney paced Battery Creek with 17 points while Ta\'Quasia Lampkin netted 10 points and grabbed eight rebounds. Starr Reed scored five points and pulled down five rebounds.\r\n\r\n• <b>Battery Creek beats Wade Hampton 44-30: </b>Battery Creek topped host Wade Hampton 44-30 in a girls\' high school basketball game on Tuesday, Jan. 30. Battery Creek remained ranked second in the Region 8-3A standing. With the win, Battery Creek improved to 14-4 overall and 3-1 in the region. Ta\'Quasia Lampkin led the way, scoring 18 points, pulling down seven rebounds and recording four steals. Coresha Rutledge added 14 points and five rebounds.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>BOYS\' HIGH&nbsp;</b><b>SCHOOL BASKETBALL</b></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Beaufort Academy</b></p>\r\n<b>• Dawson leads Eagles past Colleton Prep: </b>Behind a game-high 23 points from Dawson Coleman, Beaufort Academy pulled away to beat Colleton Prep 54-33 in a boys\' high school basketball game on Tuesday, Jan. 23. With the win, Beaufort Academy improved to 4-7 overall and 3-4 in the region. David Matthai added 10 points for the Eagles in the victory.&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Beaufort High School</b></p>\r\n<b>• Beaufort High loses to Hilton Head High, 44-73: </b>Visiting Beaufort High fared well in the first half but couldn\'t keep up with Hilton Head High after intermission as the Seahawks pulled away to win 73-44 in a boys\' high school basketball game on Tuesday, Jan. 23. With the loss, Beaufort High dropped to 2-15 overall and 0-5 in the region.Ethan Leana led Beaufort High with 16 points while Daijion Galloway posted&nbsp;12 points. &nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER</b></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Beaufort Academy</b></p>\r\n<b>• Beaufort Academy teams top pre-season polls: </b>The Beaufort Academy boys\' and girls\' soccer teams have earned pre-season number one rankings in their SCISA Class A division. BA’s soccer programs will start later in the school year.&nbsp;', 'Sports briefs for February 1st-7th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'sports-briefs-for-february-1st-7th', '', '', '2018-02-01 16:59:35', '2018-02-01 21:59:35', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34824', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(34826, 4, '2018-02-01 17:01:53', '2018-02-01 22:01:53', '<h3>By Alan Schuster</h3>\r\nBack in the early days, operas were often written for special events, royalty ‘requests’ and the whims of the wealthy, often on short notice. Donizetti’s ‘L’Elisir d’Amore’ is a good example. In early April, 1832, a contract was signed with the impresario of a Milanese opera house to have a comedy ready for its spring season. Donizetti’s friend and partner, Felice Romani, proceeded to write the libretto in one week, and three weeks later Donizetti had completed the music.&nbsp; On May 12, ‘L’Elisir’ was premiered as an instantaneous success!\r\n\r\nMilan’s Gazetta critic wrote: “The style of this score is lively, and brilliant. The shading from buffo to seria takes place with surprising gradations and the emotions are handled with musical passion. The orchestration is always brilliant and appropriate to the situation. It reveals a great master at work, accompanying a vocal line now lively, now brilliant, now impassioned.”&nbsp; Written 186 years ago, and it still sounds the same today!\r\n\r\nThe action takes place in an Italian farming village in the early nineteenth century. Nemorino is a poor young farm labourer in love with Adina, a wealthy landowner who seems not to reciprocate his love. When he overhears Adina recounting to her companions a confused version of the story of Tristan, Isolde and their love potion, the gullible Nemorino allows an itinerant quack, Doctor Dulcamara, to sell him an elixir (actually a cheap red wine) which, he is assured, will win Adina for him if he, Nemorino, partakes of it.&nbsp; But when Adina announces that she is about to marry the dashing Sergeant Belcore, Nemorino is persuaded by Dulcamara to purchase some more of the potion, which he is able to pay for only by allowing Belcore to enlist him in the army.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMeanwhile, news of the death of Nemorino’s rich uncle has reached the village. This makes his heir, Nemorino, suddenly popular with the village girls, a state of affairs which he attributes to the elixir. When Adina learns that Nemorino&nbsp; has enlisted in order to win her, she realizes that she really loves him. All ends happily, even for Belcore, who tells himself that there are plenty of other women in the world. Source: The Bel Canto Operas &nbsp; &nbsp;\r\n\r\nAct I music: Early on, Nemorino expresses his love-sick feelings for Adina with a charming cavatina ‘Quanto e bella’ (How lovely she is...). Scene two begins a lengthy stretch – 15 minutes! - of comic invention with the trumpeted arrival of Dulcamara, ‘Udite, udite’ (Give me your ears), as he pitches the merits of his medicines to the villagers. Enter Nemorino: ‘Voglio dire’ (Have you the elixir that can awaken love?). This triggers a hilarious exchange between them, ending with Nemorino’s elixir in hand. The act ends with a cheery, full ensemble, guaranteed to please the ears.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAct II: Dulcamara and Adina join in a duet ‘Io son ricco...’ (I have riches, you have beauty), a tune about true love at the wedding party, which has been notably defined as “one of the most pleasing Donizetti has written in the comic vein.” Later, they come together again, this time when Adina begins to realize her love for Nemorino in a sublime melody, ‘Quanto amore’ (What affection) while Dulcamara patters on about using his ‘magic elixir.’&nbsp; One more remarkable inspiration by Donizetti is Nemorino’s sentimental, two-stanza aria ‘Una furtiva lagrima’ (The furtive tear in her dark eye…), a favorite for all bel canto tenors. And then a great finale, as Dulcamara waves farewell to the assembled company in a joyful curtain closer.&nbsp; A few laughs and lots of smiles!\r\n\r\nDespite all the bravos, one critic was critical.&nbsp; Donizetti wrote this to his librettist Romani a few days after opening night. “We have a German prima donna, a tenor who stammers, a buffo with the voice of a goat and a French basso not very much… but have courage my dear Romani.”&nbsp; More than a century later, opera historian Denis Forman placed L’Elisir right up there close to the Barber, calling it “a little miracle.”&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe cast: Met favorite, tenor Matthew Polenzani, sings the role of Nemorino; soprano Pretty Yende is Adina; bass Ildebrando D’Arcangel, Dulcamara; and baritone Davide Luciano performs as Belcore.\r\n\r\nConductor Domingo Hindoyan is in the pits. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nTickets are now available. All seats are general admission. Adults $20; OLLI members $18; students $10. Order online at www.centerforthearts.com or by calling 843-521-4145. Box office opens at noon. The center is located at 801 Carteret Street in Beaufort.&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>IF YOU GO:</strong></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">What: Donizetti’s comic opera,&nbsp;‘L’Elisir d’Amore’\r\nWhen: Saturday, Feb. 10, 1 p.m.\r\nWhere: USCB Center for the Arts,&nbsp;801 Carteret Street, Beaufort\r\nTickets: Visit www.centerforthearts.com&nbsp;or call 843-521-4145.&nbsp;</p>', 'Donizetti’s ‘L’Elisir d’Amor’', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'donizettis-lelisir-damor', '', '', '2018-02-01 17:01:53', '2018-02-01 22:01:53', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34826', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(34827, 4, '2018-02-01 17:00:17', '2018-02-01 22:00:17', 'Beaufort and May River high schools will among only a few South Carolina schools approved to implement an innovative Advanced Placement program that helps students to develop skills valued by colleges and employers.\r\n\r\nBeaufort and May River will begin offering AP Capstone for the 2018-19 school year; Bluffton High began offering the special diploma program this school year.\r\n\r\n“No other South Carolina district has three high schools offering AP Capstone,” said Superintendent Jeff Moss, “and that speaks well of our district’s efforts to raise the bar academically – not only for students, but also for educators.”\r\n\r\nAP Capstone allows students to develop their research, collaboration and communication skills by taking two Advanced Placement courses in sequence: AP Seminar and AP Research. AP Capstone is coordinated by the College Board, the nonprofit organization that manages SAT college entrance exams as well as Advanced Placement exams that allow students to earn college credits while still in high school.\r\n\r\nBeginning next August, Beaufort and May River students who choose the AP Capstone track will take the two courses one after the other, starting with AP Seminar.&nbsp; This course is usually taken in 10th or 11th grade and can vary in subject matter, which teachers choose in collaboration with students.&nbsp; Students use different materials, such as research studies and philosophical texts, to answer complex questions, evaluate different viewpoints and interpret information.\r\n\r\nCapstone students will take AP Research the following year, during which they will plan and conduct a yearlong research-based investigation on a topic.&nbsp; Students will describe the process of choosing a topic, collecting information, analyzing that information and presenting and defending their arguments through portfolios.\r\n\r\nTo earn an AP Capstone Diploma, students must successfully complete both AP Research and AP Seminar courses that focus on independent research, collaboration and communication in small and large groups and presentation settings.&nbsp; In addition, students must earn scores of 3 or higher on AP\'s five-point scale in both courses, as well as four other AP courses.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOnly 16 South Carolina high schools currently offer the AP Capstone program, including Bluffton High and Hilton Head Preparatory School.', 'Beaufort High now offering AP Capstone program', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-high-now-offering-ap-capstone-program', '', '', '2018-07-12 10:58:36', '2018-07-12 14:58:36', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34827', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(34829, 4, '2018-02-01 17:02:14', '2018-02-01 22:02:14', 'A special Lowcountry birding event will be held Monday, Feb. 12, from 2-4 p.m. at Magnolia Hall in Sun City with “Rachel Carson: A History Alive performance by Caroline McIntyre.”\r\n\r\nStep inside the revolutionary book that changed America, “Silent Spring” as\r\n\r\nRachel Carson reveals the reckless destruction of our living world. Written more than 55 years ago, “Silent Spring” inspired the environmental movement and has never been out of print. The book entered the words “ecology,”\r\n\r\n“reverence for life” and “balance of nature” into our common language. It inspired a nation to proclaim “our fundamental right to a healthy environment.”\r\n\r\nIt etched on our national consciousness the Jean Rostand words: “The obligation to endure, gives us the right to know.”\r\n\r\nCaroline McIntyre will appear as Rachel Carson and speak in Carson’s profound, prophetic and poetic words. It is a powerfully uplifting glimpse of a personal struggle, witness for nature and ground-breaking crusade against the reckless\r\n\r\npollution of the environment. The audience will be able to ask questions and talk with this expert about the work of Rachel Carson, as well share their own experiences.\r\n\r\nFor more information, contact Pete Richards at 843-441-2153.', 'Performance brings Rachel Carson’s ‘Silent Spring’ to life', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'performance-brings-rachel-carsons-silent-spring-to-life', '', '', '2018-02-01 17:02:14', '2018-02-01 22:02:14', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34829', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(34832, 4, '2018-02-01 17:02:51', '2018-02-01 22:02:51', '<b>BMH, MUSC </b><b>to&nbsp;</b><b>open micro hospital</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort Memorial Hospital (BMH) and the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC Health) have announced plans to open a micro hospital that will expand services to the greater Bluffton community. The two organizations will form a joint venture to open the facility adjacent to Beaufort Memorial’s planned 60,000-70,000-square-foot medical campus in Okatie Crossing.\r\n\r\nThe micro hospital will have an estimated 15 to 25 beds to serve both adult and pediatric patients. The BMH Board of Trustees voted to approve the joint venture in December during its regular meeting.&nbsp; Micro hospitals are acute care hospitals that focus on treating low-acuity patients with a higher level of service, providing ambulatory and emergency services while leaving more complex surgeries and service lines for their associated full-service hospitals. They have fewer beds, usually around eight to 12, and are located near residential areas to provide quick, convenient access to the communities they serve.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Smoke detector&nbsp;</b><b>alerts family to fire</b>\r\n\r\nThe Burton Fire District responded to a house fire on Parker Drive on Friday, Jan. 26 which resulted in minor damages thanks to a smoke detector.\r\n\r\nJust before 4 p.m., Burton and MCAS Beaufort firefighters responded to a reported house fire on Park Drive in Burton. Firefighters arrived on scene and reported smoke coming from a single wide mobile home. The fire was quickly extinguished with minor damages, and the family was able to remain in the home. Firefighters assisted with removing smoke and installed three new smoke detectors. The fire was caused by unattended cooking on the stove, and cooking fires are the leading cause of local fires.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBurton firefighters arrived quickly and extinguished the fire, limiting damages to the stove and cabinets. Burton fire officials again stress a common theme also present in this fire; fires in homes with smoke detectors result in less damages, injuries, and deaths.\r\n\r\n<b>Sen. Scott accepting&nbsp;</b><b>internship applications</b>\r\n\r\nU.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) is accepting congressional internship applications for available positions in his Washington DC, North Charleston, Columbia and Greenville offices for the summer.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe internship program offers undergraduate and graduate students practical experience in constituent services, the legislative process, government policy, and press. All internships are unpaid, but students will learn invaluable work experience and skills throughout their internship that will help them gain a better understanding of how their government functions.\r\nInternship hours are flexible to accommodate students\' course schedules, but can generally run 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Interested students should contact the internship coordinator at internships@scott.senate.gov or 202-224-6121.\r\n\r\n<b>A total of 580 new&nbsp;</b><b>Marines to graduate</b>\r\n\r\nGolf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, will graduate with 448 new Marines. November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, will graduate with 132 new Marines.', 'New briefs for February 1st-7th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'new-briefs-for-february-1st-7th', '', '', '2018-02-01 17:02:51', '2018-02-01 22:02:51', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34832', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(34833, 4, '2018-02-01 17:03:15', '2018-02-01 22:03:15', 'The Technical College of the Lowcountry is now accepting applications for fall entry into its health sciences programs that include massage therapy, nursing, physical therapist assistant, radiologic technology, surgical technology and medical assisting. Applications are due April 17, 2018.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“Entry into TCL’s health sciences programs is highly competitive, so it’s best to start the application process early,” Health Sciences Dean Glenn Levicki said.\r\n\r\nHealth Sciences students experience on-campus learning using high-tech simulation equipment and receive additional hands-on practice at clinical sites located throughout Beaufort, Jasper, Hampton and Colleton counties.\r\n\r\nBy combining classroom and clinical education, TCL health sciences programs truly prepare students for their careers. Plus, TCL students perform exceptionally well on licensing exams – each program boasts pass rates higher than the national average.\r\n\r\n“TCL’s health sciences programs, all of which are nationally accredited, are vigorous and demanding but produce extremely qualified and successful graduates,” Levicki said.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nEmployment in health care occupations is expected to grow 19 percent from 2014 to 2024, much faster than the average. Over this same time about 2.3 million new health care jobs will be added, more than any other group of occupations. This expected growth is due to an aging population and because of more individuals having access to health insurance, according to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics.\r\n\r\nCall 843-525-8267 for more information, or visit www.tcl.edu/pathways/health-sciences to learn more.', 'TCL health sciences accepting applications', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'tcl-health-sciences-accepting-applications-2', '', '', '2018-02-01 17:03:15', '2018-02-01 22:03:15', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34833', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(34836, 4, '2018-02-01 17:03:44', '2018-02-01 22:03:44', '<b>Program provides&nbsp;</b><b>financial advice</b>\r\n\r\nMore than 4.5 million people have positively changed their financial future through Ramsey Solutions’ Financial Peace University (FPU).&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCreated by financial expert Dave Ramsey, the nine-week course provides families and individuals with practical tools to gain control of their finances and set themselves up for long-term financial success.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFPU will be held in Beaufort at St. Helena\'s Anglican Church located at 505 Church Street in Beaufort.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe classes will begin Wednesday, February 21 at 6 p.m. Go to www.fpu.com/1058594 for more information or to register. Through common-sense principles, FPU gives people the tools they need to change their behavior and succeed financially.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Company invests in&nbsp;</b><b>commercial property</b>\r\n\r\nBuckhorn Investment Properties is pleased to announce the recent purchase of building 14 and 16 Professional Village Drive, on Lady’s Island. With the purchase of the building — and a recent move to Beaufort from Lexington, NC — John and Lisa Horne of Buckhorn Investment Properties are excited to invest in Beaufort and promote small business.\r\n\r\nConveniently located off of the Sea Island Parkway, this 1200-1400 square foot professional space provides safe, uncomplicated access with plenty of parking. Updated with new paint and carpet, 16 Professional Village Drive is available for lease and offers a sitting area, workroom, two bathrooms and four offices. For more information about Buckhorn Investment Properties, call John Horne, 336-596-0211 or email johnhorne53@gmail.com.', 'Business briefs for February 1st-7th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'business-briefs-for-february-1st-7th', '', '', '2018-02-01 17:03:44', '2018-02-01 22:03:44', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34836', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(34838, 4, '2018-02-01 17:07:10', '2018-02-01 22:07:10', '<em>Photo above: Pluff Mudd Coffee is housed in this historic Port Royal facility, built in 1898 that once served as a country Gulf gas station. Photo by Ron Callari.</em>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_34841\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"3541\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/SouthurnRose-Post-9-Vice-Commander-Dick-Jennings-presents-Christen-Barrett-of-SouthurnRose-Carriage-Tours-with-a-Certificate-of-Apprectiation-for-displaying-the-US-flag.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-34841\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-34841\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/SouthurnRose-Post-9-Vice-Commander-Dick-Jennings-presents-Christen-Barrett-of-SouthurnRose-Carriage-Tours-with-a-Certificate-of-Apprectiation-for-displaying-the-US-flag.jpg\" alt=\"SouthurnRose- Post 9 Vice Commander Dick Jennings presents Christen Barrett of SouthurnRose Carriage Tours with a Certificate of Apprectiation for displaying the US flag.\" width=\"3541\" height=\"2854\"></a> Post 9 Vice Commander Dick Jennings presents Christen Barrett of SouthurnRose Carriage Tours with a Certificate of Apprectiation for displaying the US flag.[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_34840\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"2940\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Beaufort-Visiors-Post-9-Vice-Commander-Dick-Jennings-presents-Mary-Legree-of-the-Beaufort-Visitors-Center-with-a-Certificate-of-Appreciation-for-displaying-the-US-flag.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-34840\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-34840\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Beaufort-Visiors-Post-9-Vice-Commander-Dick-Jennings-presents-Mary-Legree-of-the-Beaufort-Visitors-Center-with-a-Certificate-of-Appreciation-for-displaying-the-US-flag.jpg\" alt=\"Beaufort Visiors- Post 9 Vice Commander Dick Jennings presents Mary Legree of the Beaufort Visitors Center with a Certificate of Appreciation for displaying the US flag.\" width=\"2940\" height=\"3000\"></a> Post 9 Vice Commander Dick Jennings presents Mary Legree of the Beaufort Visitors Center with a Certificate of Appreciation for displaying the US flag.[/caption]\r\n\r\nTo submit a Lowcountry Life photo, you must be the photographer or have permission to submit the photo to be published in The Island News. Please submit high resolution photos and include a description and/or names of the people in the picture and the name of the photographer. Email your photos to theislandnews@gmail.com.&nbsp;', 'Lowcountry Life', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'lowcountry-life-66', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:27:08', '2018-07-12 15:27:08', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34838', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(34839, 4, '2018-02-01 17:06:08', '2018-02-01 22:06:08', '<em>Photo above: Bluffton’s Kennedy Barber gets swamped by Battery Creek’s Daje Bartley, left, and Kendriana Shojgreen during the first half of the girls basketball game last week at BCHS. Photos by Bob Sofaly.</em>\r\n\r\nThe Battery Creek High School Lady Dolphins’ win over Bluffton High School 48-32 on Friday, Jan. 26, extended the varsity girls’ record to 15-5 overall and 4-1 in Region VIII-3A .\r\n\r\nThe Battery Creek boys team dropped a heartbreaking loss to Bluffton 70-72.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_34843\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1786\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/RES3306_edited-1.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-34843\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-34843\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/RES3306_edited-1.jpg\" alt=\"Battery Creek’s Calleb Kincade’s fast brake get slowed down by Bluffton’s Ramell Rivers during the varsity boys’ Region VIII-3A conference game last Friday night. \" width=\"1786\" height=\"2136\"></a> Battery Creek’s Calleb Kincade’s fast brake get slowed down by Bluffton’s Ramell Rivers during the varsity boys’ Region VIII-3A conference game last Friday night.[/caption]', 'Courtside at the Creek', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'courtside-at-the-creek', '', '', '2018-02-01 17:06:08', '2018-02-01 22:06:08', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34839', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(34847, 4, '2018-02-01 17:08:39', '2018-02-01 22:08:39', '<em>Photo above from left: Char Cormier and Sara’ Reynolds Green at Fripp Island Resort golf course.</em>\r\n\r\nThis past year, St. Helena Elementary School was the recipient of the Fripp Island Resort Santa Scramble, a yearly charity event. The school’s Angel Tree Project was selected to receive a check in the amount of $800. The funds will be used to purchase school uniforms and school supplies. The check was presented to Mrs. Sara’ Reynolds Green, the project coordinator and Parent Liaison at St. Helena Elementary School, by Fripp Island Golf Director Char Cormier. &nbsp;', 'Fripp Island event donates to St. Helena Elementary School', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'fripp-island-event-donates-to-st-helena-elementary-school', '', '', '2018-07-12 10:58:36', '2018-07-12 14:58:36', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34847', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(34853, 4, '2018-02-01 17:15:56', '2018-02-01 22:15:56', '<em>Photo above: “Patina” by Charlotte Berkeley.</em>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_34858\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1080\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Swamp-Hibiscus-by-Dorotrhy-Mosior.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-34858\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-34858\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Swamp-Hibiscus-by-Dorotrhy-Mosior.jpg\" alt=\"“Swamp Hibiscus” by Dorothy Mosior \" width=\"1080\" height=\"1328\"></a> “Swamp Hibiscus” by Dorothy Mosior[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe Photography Club of Beaufort’s annual exhibit has been extended at the University of South Carolina’s Beaufort Center for the Arts, 801 Carteret Street, until Tuesday, Feb. 20. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe exhibit — themed “The Power of Color” — was judged by area photographer Jean-Marie Cote of Hilton Head Island and featured 50 images from more than 30 photographers.\r\n\r\nThe judge’s selections were: &nbsp;\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>First Place: “Swamp Hibiscus” by Dorothy Mosior&nbsp;</li>\r\n	<li>Second Place: “What Happened When Andy Warhol Met Martha Stewart” by Karen Gottschall</li>\r\n	<li>Third Place: “Patina” by Charlotte Berkeley</li>\r\n	<li>First Honorable Mention: “It’s Party Time” by Sandy Dimke</li>\r\n	<li>Second Honorable Mention: “The Flame Burns Bright” by Dick Eckhardt</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nThe Photography Club of Beaufort meets on the second Monday each month at 7 p.m. at TCL, 921 Ribaut Road, Beaufort, in building 23, room 100. The next meeting on February 12 will include a critique on “Salt Marsh Scenes and Highlights.”&nbsp; For more information, visit www.photoclubbeaufort.com or email photoclubbeaufort@gmail.com.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_34855\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"3000\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Its-Party-Time-by-Sandy-Dimke.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-34855\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-34855\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Its-Party-Time-by-Sandy-Dimke.jpg\" alt=\"“It’s Party Time” by Sandy Dimke\" width=\"3000\" height=\"2000\"></a> “It’s Party Time” by Sandy Dimke[/caption]', 'Photo exhibit displays ‘The Power of Color’', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'photo-exhibit-displays-the-power-of-color', '', '', '2018-02-01 17:15:56', '2018-02-01 22:15:56', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34853', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(34854, 4, '2018-02-01 17:15:46', '2018-02-01 22:15:46', 'The Rotary Club of Beaufort will hold a ceremony unveiling William Pinckney\'s new headstone featuring the Navy Cross, the second highest award for combat valor, at Beaufort National Cemetery on Saturday, Feb. 10.\r\n\r\nRecently, Beaufort historian Dr. Larry Rowland discovered William Pinckney\'s headstone at Beaufort National Cemetery did not have the Navy Cross among his engraved awards. Cemetery superintendent Sonny Peppers worked to have this corrected, and now the new headstone will be unveiled while Dr. Rowland recounts the history and heroism of William Pinckney (1915-1976). The public is invited to celebrate one of the nation\'s most remarkable heroes.\r\n\r\nDuring WWII, 75 years ago on October 26, 1942, William Pinckney served as Navy Cook 3rd Class on the USS Enterprise when he distinguished himself at the Battle of Santa Cruz as the Japanese bombed his ship twice and he heroically saved the lives of shipmates while severely injured. For his actions, he was awarded the Navy Cross, our nation’s second highest honor for combat valor. Pinckney was one of only four African Americans to be awarded the Navy Cross during World War II.\r\n\r\nHe never spoke of the medals or awards during his lifetime and would just say that he was, \"Proud to serve\" when asked about his military career. Later in 2004, the U.S. Navy would commission a destroyer in his name with the same motto as his words.\r\n\r\nFor more information, please contact Jim Weiskopf at jweiskopf@aol.com.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>IF YOU GO:</strong></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Saturday, February 10, 2018\r\n11:00 A.M.\r\nBeaufort National Cemetery\r\n1601 Boundary Street Beaufort, SC 29902\r\n<i>Ceremony in Section 33 of Cemetery</i></p>', 'Ceremony unveiling honors William Pinckney', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'ceremony-unveiling-honors-william-pinckney', '', '', '2018-02-01 17:15:46', '2018-02-01 22:15:46', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34854', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(34863, 4, '2018-02-01 17:26:09', '2018-02-01 22:26:09', '<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Five things you can do if you think you have the flu</h1>\r\nCovering your cough and washing your hands may not be enough to prevent you from catching the flu. So, if those body aches, fever and congestion have you concerned, here are some tips and services from Beaufort Memorial Hospital:&nbsp;\r\n\r\n1. <b>Stay home.</b>&nbsp;\r\n\r\nResearchers now know that the flu can be transmitted simply by breathing the same air as someone with the virus. No matter how badly you think you’re needed at work or school, do yourself and everyone else a favor and stay home.\r\n\r\n2. <b>Wear a mask.&nbsp;</b>\r\n\r\nPlease see item 1. For years we believed that covering your cough and washing your hands was enough to contain the virus, but if you’re living with other people, their risk of exposure is very high. Wearing a mask when you’re around others will prevent them from getting sick, too.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n3. <b>Schedule a virtual visit.</b>&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYou can now see a doctor anytime, anywhere using your smartphone, tablet or computer equipped with a camera using BMH Care Anywhere. Download the app for free, or visit www.bmhcareanywhere.org. For just $59 a doctor can evaluate, diagnose and prescribe, if appropriate. &nbsp;\r\n\r\n4. <b>Visit the Flu Fast Track.</b>&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIf your symptoms are worsening and you can’t wait to be seen Beaufort Memorial’s ER is offering a new, Flu Fast Track from 3 to 9 p.m., Monday through Friday, to help get you on your way quickly. Patients with classic flu symptoms will be triaged, tested and treated immediately. &nbsp;\r\n\r\n5. <b>Use ER Online Check-In and skip the wait.</b>&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIf you need to get to the ER and the Flu Fast Track is closed, you can still schedule a visit using the hospital’s ER Online Check-In service and do your waiting at home. You’ll be more comfortable, and you won’t risk spreading the flu in a packed ER waiting room. Visit www.bmhsc.org and click “Check-In Online” on the home page.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“The last place you need to be if you think you have the flu is in a busy waiting room, or any public area where you risk infecting others,” says BMH Emergency Center Director Kevin Kremer. “Our goal is to provide the community with access and advice to get the care they need, when they need it, and to prevent the spread of infection.”\r\n\r\nTo learn more visit www.BeaufortMemorial.org.&nbsp;', 'Beaufort Memorial Flu Advisory', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-memorial-flu-advisory', '', '', '2018-02-01 17:34:28', '2018-02-01 22:34:28', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34863', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(34865, 4, '2018-02-01 17:21:02', '2018-02-01 22:21:02', '[caption id=\"attachment_34866\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"3150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Paul-Jernigan.jpeg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-34866\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-34866\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Paul-Jernigan.jpeg\" alt=\"Paul Jernigan\" width=\"3150\" height=\"4410\"></a> Paul Jernigan[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Association of Realtors is proud to announce the 2017 Realtor of the Year, Paul Jernigan. Realtor of the Year recognizes those who have served not only the real estate profession but also their communities.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nJernigan has served on the Board of Directors of the Beaufort County Association of Realtors as secretary, treasurer, vice president and president, is a member of the Candidate Screening Committee and the Professional Standards Hearing Panel.&nbsp; He also serves as a statewide mediator and ombudsman, a former member of the SC REALTORS Legislative Committee and a graduate of the SCR Leadership program. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor information, visit www.beaufortscrealtors.com.&nbsp;', 'Group recognizes Realtor of the Year', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'group-recognizes-realtor-of-the-year', '', '', '2018-02-01 17:21:02', '2018-02-01 22:21:02', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34865', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(34869, 4, '2018-02-01 17:22:17', '2018-02-01 22:22:17', '<em>Photo above courtesy of Eric Horan.</em>\r\n\r\nSun City-based tennis player and philanthropist Chris Scott was introduced to Scheper Tennis Academy at a recent Junior Tennis Team (JTT) match held at Bluffton High school.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAs an avid tennis player and league coordinator at Sun City, Scott had come to play on the high school courts as the Sun City clay courts were not playable due to recent weather conditions. Scott noticed the number of young players and offered his court for the team matches and remained to watch the juniors play.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAs the matches progressed, Scott became more impressed with the talent and athleticism of the young players. Janice Johnson, Co-Captain of the 18 and under JTT team, the Smashers, answered Scott’s questions about the players and the Scheper Tennis program. She shared some of her nine years’ experience of knowing and assisting Coach Larry Scheper, founder and head pro of the academy.&nbsp; Scheper is a talented and accomplished tennis pro who works with juniors on the downtown public courts. His coaching has produced some very talented tennis players. As tennis coach at Beaufort Academy, Scheper helped the school earn two state championships — boys in 2016 and girls in 2017, the first girls championship in the history of the school.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nScheper Tennis Academy is well known for bringing high quality instruction to youth whose families cannot afford private club facilities and coaching fees, offering free tennis lessons every Saturday at noon. Scheper has used his many acquaintances with college level tennis coaches to help his junior players attend college on tennis scholarships.\r\n\r\nScott was very impressed with the kids and offered to donate $5,000 to support Scheper\'s youth tennis program. Scott said that he hoped it might inspire other community members and local businesses to contribute to this worthy cause.\r\n\r\nA special presentation is planned to acknowledge Chris and Linda Scott’s contribution to Scheper Tennis Academy. It will take place at the downtown public courts on Boundary Street, on Friday, February 2, at 4 p.m.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor more information, visit Scheper Tennis Academy on Facebook or contact Janice Johnson at 843-812-5642 or Coach Larry at 843-441-2935, email: schepertennis@aol.com.', 'Scheper Tennis Academy receives donation', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'scheper-tennis-academy-receives-donation', '', '', '2018-02-01 17:22:17', '2018-02-01 22:22:17', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34869', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(34872, 4, '2018-02-01 17:22:52', '2018-02-01 22:22:52', 'Beaufort County artists are invited to participate in the Beaufort Art Association (BAA) 57th Annual Spring Show and Sale. Local artists will present their finest works at the show, which includes oil paintings, acrylics, watercolors, photography, mixed media, pottery, woodturning, fine art jewelry, and metal sculpture.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Spring Show will be open to the public from Wednesday, March 28 through Saturday, March 31 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Tabby Place, 913 Port Republic St. in Beaufort. Online registration is required at www.beaufortartassociation.com between 8 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 26 and 5 p.m. Monday, March 19. Click on Spring Show 2018 to register.\r\n\r\nArtist check-in, following registration, is at Tabby Place on Monday, March 26 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Artists must register online in advance of bringing in their artwork.\r\n\r\nThe art will be judged by Xi Guo, a signature member of the National Watercolor Society and the Northwest Watercolor Society. She grew up in Shanghai, China, earned her BFA in oil painting from Shanghai Normal University, and completed her graduate school at SCAD in 2014. Xi started to focus on painting with watercolor about five years ago and is now a world-wide, award-winning watercolor artist. Her art can be seen at http://www.xiguowatercolor.com.\r\n\r\nFor more information or to have your artwork registered, contact Lynne Morgan at lydarling@aol.com, or call 843-525-6229.', 'BAA call for entries to spring show', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'baa-call-for-entries-to-spring-show-2', '', '', '2018-02-01 17:22:52', '2018-02-01 22:22:52', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34872', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(34874, 4, '2018-02-01 17:23:44', '2018-02-01 22:23:44', '<em>Photo&nbsp;above: The Ehnes Quartet — James Ehnes, left, Amy Schwartz, Richard O’Neill and Edward Arron — opened with Beethoven’s String Quartet in G Major during their All-Beethoven Program on Sunday, Jan. 28, at the USCB Center for the Arts in Beaufort. The concert was part of the 38th Chamber Music Season hosted by USCB. Beethoven’s Opus 18 was written in 1799 when the composer was only 29.&nbsp;</em>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_34876\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"2894\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/RES3349.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-34876\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-34876\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/RES3349.jpg\" alt=\"Cellist Edward Arron glances at a fellow musician.\" width=\"2894\" height=\"2013\"></a> Cellist Edward Arron glances at a fellow musician.[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_34881\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"2894\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/RES3362.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-34881\"><img class=\"wp-image-34881 size-full\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/RES3362-e1517524376891.jpg\" alt=\"The Ehnes Quartet, from left, is made up of James Ehnes on violin, Amy Schwartz on violin, Richard O’Neill on viola, and Edward Arron on the cello.\" width=\"2894\" height=\"1403\"></a> The Ehnes Quartet, from left, is made up of James Ehnes on violin, Amy Schwartz on violin, Richard O’Neill on viola, and Edward Arron on the cello.[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_34883\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"3156\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/RES3389.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-34883\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-34883\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/RES3389.jpg\" alt=\"Edward Arron, left, describes the complexity of the upcoming String Quartet in C-sharp minor, Opus 131, written by Beethoven in 1826.\" width=\"3156\" height=\"2077\"></a> Edward Arron, left, describes the complexity of the upcoming String Quartet in C-sharp minor, Opus 131, written by Beethoven in 1826.[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_34877\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"2962\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/RES3340.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-34877\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-34877\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/RES3340.jpg\" alt=\"Violinist Amy Schwartz concentrates during the opening movements of Beethoven’s String Quartet in G Major, Opus 18.\" width=\"2962\" height=\"1989\"></a> Violinist Amy Schwartz concentrates during the opening movements of Beethoven’s String Quartet in G Major, Opus 18.[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Photos by Bob Sofaly.</em></p>', 'Beethoven in Beaufort', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beethoven-in-beaufort', '', '', '2018-02-01 17:33:05', '2018-02-01 22:33:05', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34874', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(34875, 4, '2018-02-01 17:24:20', '2018-02-01 22:24:20', '<h3>By Dr. Mark Siegel</h3>\r\nWomen with cataracts who get surgery to treat the eye problem may be less likely to die prematurely than those who don’t get the operations, a recent U.S. study suggests.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nResearchers examined data on 74,044 women with cataracts, including 41,735 who underwent cataract surgery. Compared to women who didn’t get operations, those who did were 60 percent less likely to die from all causes during the study period.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe results of this study suggest that cataract surgery may have benefits beyond improving vision even in patients who are elderly or sick. Cataracts often develop with age, and by age 80 roughly half of Americans either have cataracts or have had cataract surgery, according to the National Eye Institute.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen people have a cataract, the lens in the eye becomes cloudy and things look blurry or less colorful than they should. During cataract surgery, the damaged lens is removed and replaced with an artificial lens that helps restore clear vision.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWomen in the current study were 71 years old, on average, and were part of the Women’s Health Initiative, a study that has been running for more than two decades and collects information on demographics, medical conditions and lifestyle habits.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFrom 1993 to 2013, a total of 6,878 women who had cataract surgery died, as did 6,123 women with cataracts who didn’t get the procedure.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis translates into a mortality rate from all causes of 1.5 deaths per 100 women each year in the surgery group and 2.6 deaths per 100 women each year in the other group, researchers report in JAMA Ophthalmology.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWith surgery, women also had a 37 percent to 69 percent reduced risk of death due to pulmonary, accidental, infectious, neurologic and vascular diseases, and cancer, the study also found.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe study wasn’t a controlled experiment designed to prove whether or how cataract surgery might help people live longer. It’s possible that other factors influence both risk of death and likelihood of getting cataract surgery, for example.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWe cannot say for certain if people with cataracts who pass away are dying from factors specifically related to their vision loss (e.g. a fatal car accident from not being able to see well), but we believe people with decreased vision have decreased overall functioning with daily activities such as exercising, taking medicine and going to doctor appointments, all of which may be related to overall lifespan.\r\n\r\nAnother limitation of the study is that because it only included women, it’s not clear how surgery would influence survival odds for men. However, several previous studies have linked cataract surgery to lower odds of premature death for both men and women.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCataracts can’t be prevented, but the study results do suggest that there are benefits to treating them. This research argues for ready access to cataract surgery for older women. In a similar vein, this research argues for regular eye checks for older people.\r\n\r\n<i>Dr. Mark Siegel is the medical director at Sea Island Ophthalmology at 111 High Tide Drive (off Midtown Drive near Low Country Medical Group). Visit www.seaislandophthalmology.com.</i>', 'Cataract surgery may reduce mortality in women', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'cataract-surgery-may-reduce-mortality-in-women', '', '', '2018-02-01 17:24:20', '2018-02-01 22:24:20', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34875', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(34879, 4, '2018-02-01 17:25:13', '2018-02-01 22:25:13', 'The Beaufort County Board of Education released this statement from school board officials on Tuesday, Jan. 30 after photos posted on social media touched off outrage and controversy with parents and community members.\r\n\r\n<b>\"The Beaufort County Board of Education apologizes that pictures depicting students dressed as Adolph Hitler and raising an arm in a Nazi salute were recently published on a school’s social media page. While the board is committed to ensuring the accurate and appropriate teaching of historical events and persons, we realize the posting of photographs and resulting comments touch on emotional and, for some, horrific, images, memories, and topics. Posting the photographs without the context of students’ projects, research, and historical input regarding Hitler’s crimes evidenced a lack of proper understanding of the emotions which may result from such images.\"</b>\r\n\r\n<b>Yesterday, the board officers requested a full review of this matter by the superintendent and relevant staff. We understand that Superintendent Jeff Moss and Okatie Elementary School Principal Jamie Pinckney met earlier today with Rabbi Brad Bloom. We appreciate Rabbi Bloom’s willingness to meet.</b>\r\n\r\n<b>The board officers also asked Dr. Moss and staff to review and, if needed, shore up processes and protocols for similar events which may occur within BCSD schools. The board will receive follow up from Dr. Moss and Ms. Pinckney at its next regularly scheduled board meeting.\"</b>\r\n\r\nAccording to local news reports, a photo of two fifth-grade boys dressed as Adolf Hitler was posted to the Okatie Elementary School Facebook page on Friday, Jan. 26, by Principal Jamie Pinckney. The photos have since been removed and the school issued an apology on Facebook on Monday, Jan. 29, that read: \"It is not and was not our intent to sensationalize or glorify the acts of any of the dictators or public figures represented ... History is not always pretty and nice but we hope by teaching our students about the past it is not repeated.\"\r\n\r\nThe fifth grade at Okatie Elementary was participating in a \"Wax Museum\" project for Social Studies where students dress up as historical figures. Each student was given the assignment to select a person to research — some examples included Teddy Roosevelt ot Albert Einstein — and then the students dressed in costume and gave presentations to parents and teachers.', 'School board issues apology statement', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'school-board-issues-apology-statement', '', '', '2018-07-12 10:58:36', '2018-07-12 14:58:36', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34879', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(34884, 4, '2018-02-01 17:26:38', '2018-02-01 22:26:38', 'The month of February evokes feelings of love, and what better way to capture this feeling than with local events that celebrate the joy of love.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>LITERATURE OF LOVE</b></p>\r\nDuring the First Friday celebration on Friday, Feb. 2 from 6 to 7 p.m., a whole host of community leaders, artists and beloved locals will be reading or performing \"Literature of Love\" on the steps of the Verdier House on Bay Street. Hosted by Gail Westerfield, this fun, one-of-a-kind performance will feature poems, short stories, monologues and true-life tales about all forms of love told by a variety of voices, including members from Beaufort City Council, and even Mayor Billy Keyserling himself. This unique event is not to be missed.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>BECOMING DR. RUTH</b></p>\r\nRabbi Radonsky will perform the one-person play <i>Becoming Dr. Ruth</i> on Saturday, Feb. 3 at 7 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Beaufort, 178 Sams Point Road, on Lady’s Island. Written by Mark St. Germain, the play follows the life of celebrity sex therapist Dr. Ruth Westheimer. Radonsky said she was moved by Dr. Ruth’s ability to achieve happiness and success in spite of a childhood deeply affected by the Holocaust. The play is directed by Suzanne Larson. Admission is $25. Email sheralaloba@gmail.net for reservations.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>BARBERSHOP QUARTETS</b></p>\r\nThree fabulous barbershop quartets — The Beaufort Harbormasters’ <i>Tidal Fource </i>and <i>EU41A</i>, plus <i>State and Main</i> from Vermont — will perform Valentine songs, show tunes and barbershop favorites on Sunday, Feb. 11 at 4:30 p.m. at the Fripp Community Centre, 205 Tarpon Boulevard. This event, sponsored by Fripp Friends of Music and supported by the SC Arts Commission, will benefit the Music-in-the-Schools programs. Attendees will get a free pass at the Fripp gate, plus a treat donated by The Chocolate Tree. Admission is by donation. For details, visit www.frippfriendsofmusic.com, www.beaufortharbormasters.org, or call 843-838-1777.', 'What\'s not to love?', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'whats-not-to-love', '', '', '2018-02-01 17:26:38', '2018-02-01 22:26:38', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34884', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(34886, 4, '2018-02-01 17:30:26', '2018-02-01 22:30:26', '<em>Photo above: TCL President Richard Bough, right, cuts a piece of birthday cake for Morgan Laird, 17, the youngest student in attendance Monday for the ceremony. Photos by Bob Sofaly.</em>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/TCL-Anniversary-logo.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-34891\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-34891\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/TCL-Anniversary-logo.jpg\" alt=\"150 seal\" width=\"542\" height=\"542\"></a>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">TCL honors 150<sup>th</sup> anniversary of The Mather School and 50 years of community college</h2>\r\nTechnical College of the Lowcountry students and staff marked the college’s yearlong anniversary celebration on Monday, January 29 with a cake-cutting at each of its campuses in Beaufort, Bluffton and Hampton.\r\n\r\nTCL shares its mission of education with The Mather School, which opened in 1868 to educate the daughters of freed slaves during Reconstruction. For 100 years, this extraordinary establishment educated and empowered countless individuals. In 1968, the property was given to the state of South Carolina and eventually became TCL, your community college.\r\n\r\n<b>Over the last 50 years, TCL has welcomed more than 85,000 students from Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton and Jasper counties, and beyond.</b>\r\n\r\nThe public is invited to the President’s State of the College Address at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, February 8 at the New River Campus in Bluffton. Also, tickets are now available for purchase for the Mather School Alumni sesquicentennial celebrations in February.\r\n\r\nPlease visit www.tcl.edu/2018 for details.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_34888\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"2781\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/RES3168.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-34888\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-34888\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/RES3168.jpg\" alt=\"Jessica Bridges, left, and Leigh Copeland unbox the traditional birthday cake, which was later cut during the anniversary ceremony of TCL on Monday, Jan. 29 in the school’s MacLean Hall.\" width=\"2781\" height=\"2091\"></a> Jessica Bridges, left, and Leigh Copeland unbox the traditional birthday cake, which was later cut during the anniversary ceremony of TCL on Monday, Jan. 29 in the school’s MacLean Hall.[/caption]\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">2018 Anniversary Events</h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>President’s State of the College Address\r\n</b>5:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 8, Bluffton New River Campus</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Mather presents An Evening of Jazz with the Earl Fleming Trio featuring Marlena Smalls</b>\r\n7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 22, TCL Beaufort Campus&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Mather History &amp; Education Day</b>\r\nFriday, Feb. 23, TCL Beaufort Campus</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Mather presents the Sesquicentennial Semi-Formal Gala with the Lavon Stevens Band</b>\r\n7 p.m., Friday, Feb. 23, Beaufort Holiday Inn&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Mather presents the Sesquicentennial Luncheon Celebration</b>\r\nNoon, Saturday, Feb. 24, Beaufort Holiday Inn&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>College Commencement</b>\r\n6 p.m., Friday, May 11, Beaufort Waterfront Park</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>50th Anniversary Dinner &amp; Gala</b>\r\nThursday, Sept. 20</p>', 'Celebrating Education', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'celebrating-education', '', '', '2018-02-01 17:30:26', '2018-02-01 22:30:26', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34886', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(34899, 4, '2018-02-08 08:22:52', '2018-02-08 13:22:52', '<b>Sportfishing and Diving&nbsp;</b><b>Club to hold meeting</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Sportfishing and Diving Club’s February meeting will be held on Thursday, February 8, at the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club located on Lady’s Island off of Meridian Road. The social begins at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting at 7 p.m. Chris Butler of Butler Marine will be one of the guest speakers. Chris is also a partner in the Port Royal Waterfront Redevelopment. He will present the proposed plans for the Port Royal area. Afterwards, Butler Marine\'s Garmin Representative will discuss and display electronic marine equipment. For more information, contact Captain Frank Gibson at 843-522-2122 or fgibson@islc.net.\r\n\r\n<b>Pancake breakfast helps&nbsp;</b><b>those needing glasses</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort Lions Club will hold its annual Sweetheart Pancake Breakfast/bake sale/silent auction at Sea Island Presbyterian Church, 81 Sea Island Parkway, on Saturday, February 10 from 8 to 11 a.m. A silent auction comprised of 5 themed donated baskets will be added this year. Treat the family to a morning of good food, fellowship, and fun while helping those in the Beaufort community needing eyeglasses. For more information, call Carol Luetzow at 843-441-0250.\r\n\r\n<b>Make music with&nbsp;</b><b>SC Drum Circle</b>\r\n\r\nAll are welcome to join the outdoor monthly Beaufort SC Drum Circle at the contemplative garden in Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park in downtown Beaufort on Monday, Feb. 12 from 5:30-7 p.m. Bring a chair, a favorite percussion, hula hoop or dancing feet and participate in this free, family friendly event. No experience necessary. Visit the \"Beaufort SC Drum Circle\" Facebook page, email&nbsp;beaufortscdrumcircle@gmail.com&nbsp;or contact Jane Caffrey at&nbsp;843-441-0169.\r\n\r\n<b>Local Democrats&nbsp;</b><b>to hold meeting</b>\r\n\r\nThe Northern Beaufort County Democratic Club will meet Thursday, Feb. 15, at 6:30 p.m. at the Grand Army Hall – 706 Newcastle Street in Beaufort. Meet Phil Noble, from Charleston, who is one of three candidates running for governor in the June Democratic Primary. Other topics of discussions will be updates on the South Carolina Legislature’s 2018 session, Precinct Reorganization results, Party Convention, and upcoming visits from the two other Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates. Light refreshments will be served.\r\n\r\n<b>Christian Women’s group holds Feb. luncheon</b>\r\n\r\nThe Low Country Christian Women’s Connection will hold its February luncheon at the Hampton Hall Clubhouse on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at 11:30 a.m.&nbsp; Beth Hancock of “Where’d You Get That?” in Beaufort will demonstrate arranging terrific table top decorations. The guest speaker from Pooler, Ga., is Kim Polote. Lunch is $25 and must be prepaid and received by Wednesday, February 14.&nbsp; Make checks payable to “CWC Bluffton” and mail them to:&nbsp; Carol Mock, 607 Argent Way, Bluffton, SC&nbsp; 29909.&nbsp; Details, call Carol at&nbsp; (843) 705-7604.\r\n\r\n<b>Church hosts Lenten </b><b>Luncheon &amp; Lecture series</b>\r\n\r\nEach Tuesday during Lent, the Parish Church of St. Helena sponsors a Lenten service at noon in the Parish Hall at 507 Newcastle Street, downtown Beaufort, followed by a light lunch and lecture.&nbsp;This year, guest preachers from the community will discuss the five-part series titled \"The High Peak of Scriptures\" that looks at Romans 8. The program is free, with a small donation asked to help with the cost of the lunch.&nbsp;A nursery is available by reservation. Call Melissa Davis at 843-522-1712, ext. 215.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Get ready for annual&nbsp;</b><b>Bands, Brews &amp; BBQ</b>\r\n\r\nThe 9th annual Bands, Brews &amp; BBQ will bring two days of food, music and fun February 23-24 to Paris Avenue, hosted by the Town of Port Royal. This official South Carolina Barbecue Association sanctioned event kicks off the 2018 season and benefits FRIENDS of Caroline Hospice. General admission passes are available online and at the gate for $10 per day, with children 12 and under free. The sampling of wings&nbsp;Friday&nbsp;night and BBQ&nbsp;Saturday&nbsp;will be available by purchasing tickets for $1. Craft beer and wine will also be available for purchase.&nbsp;For tickets or more information and volunteer opportunities go to friendsofcarolinehospice.org&nbsp;or call&nbsp;843-525- 6257.\r\n\r\n<b>Connoisseur’s Trip&nbsp;</b><b>to visit historic sites</b>\r\n\r\nHistoric Beaufort Foundation is hosting a Connoisseur’s Trip to visit two national historic landmarks on Tuesday, March 6. Spend the day visiting Drayton Hall and Middleton Place along the Ashley River near Charleston. Drayton Hall is the earliest and finest example of fully executed Palladian architecture in the country. After lunch, spend the afternoon visiting the magnificent gardens of Middleton Place. The cost is $145 per person, HBF member rate; $165 per person for non-members. There will be a caravan of private cars/van. The event is limited to 20 participants so RSVP by February 21 to Isabella Reeves at ireeves@historicbeaufort.org&nbsp; or 843-379-3331.\r\n\r\n<b>Wardle Family YMCA offers CPR training</b>\r\n\r\nThe Wardle Family YMCA, located at 1801 Richmond Ave in Port Royal, offers CPR classes for community members on Saturdays from 8 a.m. –noon on the following dates: March 17, April 7, April 28, May 19, June 9, June 30 and Oct. 13. Cost is $30 for this YMCA certified course and those interested need to register at the Y as space is limited. Contact Aquatics Director Lou Bergen to register at 843-522-9622 or visit beaufort-jasperymca.org.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES</strong></p>\r\n<b>Volunteers needed&nbsp;</b><b>for film festival</b>\r\n\r\nVolunteers are needed for the Beaufort International Film Festival, scheduled from Feb. 21-25. Various opportunities are available from greeters, ushers and ticketing. Please contact Rebecca Tucker at filmbeaufort@gmail.com or call 843-522-3196. Please leave your name, phone number and email.\r\n\r\n<b>Habitat for Humanity&nbsp;</b><b>in need of volunteers</b>\r\n\r\nWondering how you might be able to help LowCountry Habitat for Humanity? Attend their Volunteer Orientation held at 10 a.m. the second Saturday of every month at 616 Parris Island Gateway, Beaufort.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nVolunteer opportunities exist in every area of operations at LowCountry Habitat; there is a need for all types of abilities and skill levels, from construction to volunteering at the ReStore to serving on committees.\r\n\r\nFor more information, contact Lee McSavaney, volunteer coordinator, at 843-522-3500 or email info@lowcountryhabitat.org.\r\n\r\n<b>Pan-African group&nbsp;</b><b>seeks volunteers</b>\r\n\r\nThe nonprofit Pan-African Family Empowerment &amp; Land Preservation Network Inc. is seeking volunteers for multiple positions. Among other things, the Beaufort-based public charity provides financial and technical assistance to help Gullah-Geechee, and other African-descent families save their ancestral homes and land for current and future generations. They have an immediate need for an experienced webmaster, grant writers and administrative assistants. Also needed are committed fundraising volunteers; community outreach presenters; and office clerks willing to assist landowners. Training for all volunteers will be held at the Pan-African Family Empowerment Network’s office in the Landmark (Regions Bank) Building, 69 Robert Smalls Parkway, Suite 3B, Beaufort. For more information, call 843-592-6076, or email volunteers@panafricanfamilyempowermentnetwork.org.\r\n\r\n<b>Second Helpings&nbsp;</b><b>volunteers needed</b>\r\n\r\nSecond Helpings, a nonprofit that rescues food from area restaurants and grocery stores and delivers the food to local agencies to stop hunger, is in need of volunteers.\r\n\r\nShifts are available on Hilton Head, Bluffton and Beaufort. Volunteers can sign up for one day a week or month.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAlso needed are on-call, last-minute volunteers for a SWAT team to help on the truck for special runs. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor more information, contact Lili Coleman at execdirector@secondhelpingslc.org or call 843-689-3689. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nVisit secondhelpingslc.org.&nbsp;', 'What To Do the week of February 8th-14th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-to-do-the-week-of-february-8th-14th', '', '', '2018-02-08 08:22:52', '2018-02-08 13:22:52', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34899', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(34901, 4, '2018-02-08 08:24:04', '2018-02-08 13:24:04', '<b>School calendar for 2018-19 approved</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Board of Education has approved the district’s academic calendar for the 2018-19 school year. The first day for students will be Monday, August 20, 2018, and the final day of classes will be Friday, May 31, 2019. The 2018-19 calendar includes a two-week winter break, a preference indicated by parents and district employees in online surveys last year.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCurrent state law mandates that no South Carolina public school can begin classes prior to the third Monday in August, which this year is August 20.&nbsp;Various staff development days are dispersed throughout the calendar, and three possible weather make-up are included: Wednesday, Nov. 21; Monday, June 3; and Tuesday, June 4.\r\n\r\nHoliday dates with schools closed for students are Sept. 3 (Labor Day); Nov. 6 (Election Day) Nov. 21-23 (Thanksgiving); Dec. 24-Jan. 8, 2019 (winter break); Jan. 21, 2019 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day); February 21, 2019 (teacher work day); April 15-19, 2019 (spring break); and May 27, 2019 (Memorial Day).\r\n\r\n<b>Coastal foundation&nbsp;</b><b>offering scholarships&nbsp;</b>\r\n\r\nCoastal Community Foundation, a grant making organization serving coastal South Carolina, has opened 2018 applications for its scholarship programs, including the General Scholarship Program, Reverend Pinckney Scholars Program, and Rufus J. Barkley Jr. Leadership Scholarship Program. Awards from the General Scholarship Program range from $500-$2,000 for students residing in Berkeley, Charleston or Dorchester counties. Character, academic success, involvement in extra-curricular and community activities, financial need, academic success, aspirations and ability to overcome obstacles are all considered in scholarship applications, but selection criteria varies by award. The deadline for these scholarship applications is March 16. For more information, contact Caroline Mullis Rakar at caroline@coastalcommunityfoundation.org or visit www.coastalcommunityfoundation.org.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Superintendent’s town hall meetings to be held</b>\r\n\r\nTown hall meetings for parents and community members to meet with Beaufort County School District Superintendent Jeff Moss will be held throughout the spring.\r\n\r\n“We welcome and encourage feedback from parents and community members, and our twice-yearly town hall meetings in each cluster provide productive forums for questions, discussions and sharing information,” Moss said.\r\n\r\nThe scheduled meetings are:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Feb. 13, 6 p.m., Battery Creek High School</li>\r\n	<li>Feb. 27, 6 p.m., Bluffton Middle School (Spanish-language meeting)</li>\r\n	<li>April 24, 6 p.m., Beaufort High School</li>\r\n</ul>', 'Schools briefs for February 8th-14th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'schools-briefs-for-february-8th-14th', '', '', '2018-07-12 10:58:36', '2018-07-12 14:58:36', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34901', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(34902, 4, '2018-02-08 08:24:42', '2018-02-08 13:24:42', '• The following area students have been named to the Dean\'s List for Fall semester 2017 at Newberry College. Students receiving recognition on the Dean\'s List at Newberry College had to achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale during the semester.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Cierra Negron of Beaufort</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Jonathan Saullo of Beaufort</p>\r\n• The Citadel awarded Gold Stars to the following local cadets and students who achieved a 3.7 grade point average or higher during the 2017 fall semester. Cadets and students who achieve Gold Star recognition are also placed on The Citadel\'s Dean\'s List.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Robert Bowles of Beaufort</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Adam Hannah of Beaufort</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Sarah Kardohely of Beaufort</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Joseph McCormick of Beaufort</p>\r\n• The following cadets and students were named to The Citadel\'s Dean\'s List for their academic achievements during the 2017 fall semester:\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Michael Brister of Beaufort</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Jordan Clegg of Beaufort</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Carli Cline of Beaufort</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">David Lentz of Beaufort</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Jakob Marsh of Beaufort</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Nicholas Price of Beaufort</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Brian Riddle of Beaufort</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Amber Wilder of Beaufort</p>\r\n• Lauren Bowden, a native of Beaufort, SC received a BLS-Bachelor of Liberal Studies-Bachelor of Liberal Studies degree from the University of Iowa at the close of the fall 2017 semester.', 'School honors', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'school-honors-12', '', '', '2018-07-12 10:58:36', '2018-07-12 14:58:36', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34902', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(34905, 4, '2018-02-08 08:26:29', '2018-02-08 13:26:29', '<em>Photo above: Golfers receive their final&nbsp;instructions at the 2017 Youth Programs&nbsp;Golf Tournament. Photo provided.</em>\r\n\r\nEach year for two decades, American Legion Beaufort Post 9 has held a golf tournament to raise funds for local youth programs. These include the American Legion baseball teams, the Ospreys; sending students to boys and girls state encampments; holding the oratorical scholarship programs; offering college scholarships to deserving students; and other youth activities.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe tournament will be held at The Legends at Parris Island Golf Course on Friday, Feb. 23. Participants enjoy a fun round of golf, including Mulligans, lunch, drinks, prizes and awards.\r\n\r\nSponsorship of holes for this most worthy cause is available. Any other gifts of support are welcomed. All contributions are used to fund our local youth programs.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor more information, to sign up to play or to sponsor or support the tournament, contact George Miller at 843-470-0928 or Paul Sweet at 843-812-3119.', 'American Legion hosts 20th annual golf tournament', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'american-legion-hosts-20th-annual-golf-tournament', '', '', '2018-02-08 08:26:29', '2018-02-08 13:26:29', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34905', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(34907, 4, '2018-02-08 08:26:21', '2018-02-08 13:26:21', '<h3>By Lee Scott</h3>\r\nI&nbsp;lost a friend last week. She was my next-door neighbor and a member of The Greatest Generation. We had only known each other for about four years, but we had a lot in common even though there was an age difference. In fact, she was more of a contemporary to me than some people my own age.\r\n\r\nThere is an old saying, “Make new friends, but keep the old, one is silver and the other gold.” The “gold” friends are the ones who know everything about you and have lived some of those life experiences. But the “silver” friends are in the discovery phase; everything you say is fresh to them and all the old stories are new, having never been heard before.\r\n\r\nI was her silver friend, but she had many gold friends too. Family and friends who had known her story for years. But the experiences in life are viewed differently as you grow older and shared with a new friend. She was able to understand that new perspective.&nbsp; Regardless, we were old souls together. We loved drinking Pouilly-Fuisse wine and telling our own version of our lives.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI cannot tell you specifically what we talked about. The conversations were just easy. You know the kind of friend I am talking about here. Those people who make you feel comfortable and light up when they see you, and vice versa. People who know you well enough to understand your joys and sorrows. I remember when Bailey, my cocker spaniel, died last year, it was she who sent a beautiful hand-written note that read: “I know he is irreplaceable and I send my condolences to all of you.” People who have gone through the same thing, understand. She touched our hearts. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nLast year, I taught her how to Skype. She had a blast. We sat there like two teenagers, “Now who should we call?”&nbsp; I texted my son and told him to answer a Skype call from her. “Why hello!” he said.&nbsp; Then we tried calling her son. What fun! I talked to her about Facetime too and how easy it was for me to keep in touch with kids and grandkids.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI was in the Bahamas when I heard about her death. At noon, when the bells of Saint James Methodist Church rung in Hopetown, I thought about her. She and I both shared a belief in God and the afterlife. And I said a prayer of thanks to God for allowing this woman into my life.\r\n\r\nAnd so, Sally, I expect, when it is my time, you will have that bottle of Pouilly-Fuisse chilled and waiting for me. I hope to have many more conversations with you and please say hello to Bailey.&nbsp;', 'Saying good-bye', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'saying-good-bye', '', '', '2018-02-08 08:26:21', '2018-02-08 13:26:21', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34907', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(34910, 4, '2018-02-08 08:26:45', '2018-02-08 13:26:45', 'The Lowcountry Chorale, a mixed-voice community of singers, is starting to prepare for its upcoming season. The chorale has been singing as a group since the spring of 1997, with continuous performances twice a year.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNo audition is necessary, just a love of singing. Rehearsals begin at 6:45 p.m. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 157 Lady’s Island Drive, Beaufort. Thirteen weeks of rehearsals will culminate in performances on Friday, May 11 and Saturday, May 12. All who love to sing are welcome to join.\r\n\r\nThe group will be led by Music Director Jordan Plair, who was also a part of the Fall 2017 concert. Members agree that she has breathed new life into the chorale.\r\n\r\nThe theme for this concert will be Great American Composers and includes&nbsp; American musical treasures, such as Shenandoah, Deep River, Battle Hymn of the Republic, and a Stephen Foster Tribute Medley.\r\n\r\nThe first rehearsal will start at 6:15 p.m. for registration and there is a $35 membership fee. Please call Shari at 843-252-3990 for more information.', 'Musical group is looking for singers', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'musical-group-is-looking-for-singers', '', '', '2018-02-08 08:26:45', '2018-02-08 13:26:45', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34910', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(34912, 4, '2018-02-08 08:27:24', '2018-02-08 13:27:24', '<b>Business for Breakfast&nbsp;</b><b>#MeToo in the Workplace</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with the SC LowCountry SCORE Chapter, announces #Me Too In The Workplace: How Small Businesses Can Avoid Costly Sexual Harassment Problems,&nbsp;another in the Chamber\'s Second Wednesday programs for small businesses. The one hour program will provide attendees with an improved working knowledge of how to avoid sexual harassment problems in this era of heightened awareness about the extent of these problems in the workplace. Speaker Ben Glass&nbsp;is a shareholder with Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak, &amp; Stewart, PC, one of the largest labor and employment firms in the world.&nbsp;&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe event will be held Wednesday, Feb. 14, from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. at the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce. 701 Craven Street. Free for Chamber members Non-members $15. For more information, contact Ginger Olszewski at ginger@beaufortsc.org.\r\n\r\n<b>County offers free electronics recycling</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Public Works Department Solid Waste and Recycling Office will host two free electronics recycling events for county residents. The next events will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the following locations on Saturday, February 17:\r\n\r\n• Beaufort County Public Works, 9 Benton Field Road, Bluffton&nbsp;\r\n\r\n• Beaufort County Public Works, 140 Shanklin Road, Beaufort&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAny 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. If you have questions concerning this or other recycling events, please call the Solid Waste and Recycling Office for more information at 843-255-2736 or visit their website at www.bcgov.net/recycle.\r\n\r\n<b>Coffee with Colleagues hosted by CAPA</b>\r\n\r\nA free networking opportunity for chamber members, February’s Coffee with Colleagues willl be hosted by CAPA Beaufort. Be sure to bring your business cards on Friday, Feb. 16, from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. CAPA is located at&nbsp;714 14th Street in Port Royal.\r\n\r\n<b>Parris Island to graduate 429 new Marines&nbsp;</b>\r\n\r\nLima Company 3rd Recruit training battalion has 429 new Marines scheduled to graduate Friday, Feb. 9, 2018.', 'News briefs for February 8th-14th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'news-briefs-for-february-8th-14th', '', '', '2018-02-08 08:27:24', '2018-02-08 13:27:24', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34912', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(34914, 4, '2018-02-08 08:28:34', '2018-02-08 13:28:34', 'Fort Fremont, located at Lands End on St. Helena Island, now offers guided tours. This fascinating area is historically significant as an example of late 19th and early 20th century military fortifications, and it is one of two surviving coastal military forts in the United States intact from the Spanish-American War era. Photo by Ron Callari.\r\n\r\nTo submit a Lowcountry Life photo, you must be the photographer or have permission to submit the photo to be published in The Island News. Please submit high resolution photos and include a description and/or names of the people in the picture and the name of the photographer. Email your photos to theislandnews@gmail.com.&nbsp;', 'Lowcountry Life', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'lowcountry-life-67', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:27:08', '2018-07-12 15:27:08', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34914', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(34915, 4, '2018-02-08 08:28:26', '2018-02-08 13:28:26', 'Nearly all Beaufort County School District student athletes in fall and winter sports for the current school year met the district’s academic participation requirements.\r\n\r\nNinety-seven percent of Beaufort County’s high school student athletes and 95 percent of middle school student athletes maintained their academic eligibility by meeting the district’s minimum 2.0 GPA participation requirement.&nbsp; Beaufort County is one of only two South Carolina districts that require a 2.0 minimum (a C average) to participate on athletics teams.\r\n\r\nOf 1,068 high school athletes in the district, 1,031 met the academic requirement during the first two academic quarters and 37 did not.&nbsp; Of 486 middle school athletes, 461 met the requirement and 25 did not.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe overall district-wide GPA for high school student athletes for the first two academic quarters of the 2017-18 academic year was 4.07.&nbsp; The overall district-wide GPA for middle school student athletes for the first two academic quarters of the 2017-18 academic year was 3.56.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“Beaufort County decided several years ago to raise the bar for our student athletes, and they have responded in terrific fashion,” said Superintendent Jeff Moss.&nbsp; “They have absolutely met the challenge set by the Board of Education, and they have ensured that they will continue to succeed after they leave high school and possibly pursue college scholarships.”\r\n\r\nHigh school cross country, golf, swimming, tennis and volleyball teams all maintained GPAs higher than 4.0.&nbsp; Middle school volleyball teams maintained a GPA higher than 4.0.\r\n\r\nDistrictwide, 275 middle school athletes were honored as Academic All-Stars for earning GPA’s higher than 3.5 (essentially a B-plus average) for the first two quarters.&nbsp; At the high school level, 894 student athletes were honored as Academic All-Stars for the first two quarters.\r\n\r\nAfter a series of community forums in 2011, the Board of Education approved the 2.0 GPA requirement for athletes. Only one other South Carolina district (Richland District 1 in Columbia) has a similar requirement.\r\n\r\nChief Auxiliary Services Officer Gregory McCord said that the district’s middle and high schools have after-school tutorial programs to assist students who are in danger of falling below the 2.0 requirement.&nbsp; Interim reports, report card grades, teacher/sponsor recommendations and coaching staff requirements are used to identify students required to attend after-school programs.&nbsp; McCord said that schools pay special attention to communicating the rules to student athletes and their parents.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe South Carolina High School League’s statewide minimum GPA requirement is 1.0.&nbsp;', 'Student athletes meet academic requirements', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'student-athletes-meet-academic-requirements', '', '', '2018-07-12 10:58:36', '2018-07-12 14:58:36', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34915', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(34919, 4, '2018-02-08 08:29:31', '2018-02-08 13:29:31', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>BOYS\' HIGH&nbsp;</b><b>SCHOOL BASKETBALL</b></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Beaufort Academy</b></p>\r\n<b>• Beaufort Academy levels Crown Leadership Academy, 86-33: </b>Beaufort Academy moved ahead early and never faltered on its way to defeating visiting Crown Leadership Academy 86-33 in a boys\' high school basketball game on Tuesday, Jan. 30. Dawson Coleman led Beaufort Academy with 18 points, while Rowan Higgins contributed 15 points, William Tumlin netted 14 points and Thomas Holladay added 11 points. Max Emerson and David Matthai added nine points apiece for the Eagles.\r\n\r\n<b>• John Paul II 59, Beaufort Academy 42: </b>Homestanding John Paul II scored first and never trailed as it pulled away to defeat Beaufort Academy 59-42 in a boys\' high school basketball game on Monday, Jan. 29.\r\n\r\n<b>• John Paul II 63, Beaufort Academy 46: </b>John Paul II upended host Beaufort Academy 63-46 in a boys\' high school basketball game on Wednesday, Jan. 31.&nbsp;Dawson Coleman paced Beaufort Academy with a game-high 23 points. Thomas Holladay and David Matthai added eight points apiece for the Eagles.\r\n\r\n<b>• BA falls to Hilton Head Christian Academy: </b>The Beaufort Academy Eagles fell short in a bid to notch a win on the road last Friday night, 53-44.&nbsp;With the loss, Beaufort Academy dropped to 6-10 overall and 3-8 in the region. Dawson Coleman paced Beaufort Academy with a game-high 25 points.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>GIRLS\' HIGH&nbsp;</b><b>SCHOOL BASKETBALL</b></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Beaufort Academy</b></p>\r\n<b>• John Paul II 47, Beaufort Academy 45 (OT):</b> In a girls\' high school basketball game, host John Paul II held on to beat Beaufort Academy 47-45 in overtime behind a game-winning shot from Ayannah Thompson on Monday, Jan. 29. Kendall Duncan led Beaufort Academy with 15 points and Karolina Struharova contributed 14 points. Emily Ann Hiers and Amelia Huebel posted eight points apiece for the Eagles.\r\n\r\n<b>• John Paul II 49, Beaufort Academy 42: </b>Host Beaufort Academy\'s bid to for a win on Wednesday, Jan. 31 fell short as host John Paul II held on to prevail 49-42.&nbsp;Becca Frelin and Emily Ann Hiers led a balanced Beaufort Academy scoring effort with seven points apiece.\r\n\r\n<b>• BA Girls falter after strong start, drop game to HHCA:</b> Visiting Beaufort Academy led 16-12 at the conclusion of the first quarter but couldn\'t maintain control of the contest as Hilton Head Christian Academy battled back to take a lead and eventually pulled away to win 53-38 in a girls\' high school basketball game last Friday night.&nbsp; Homestanding Hilton Head Christian Academy outscored Beaufort Academy 17-5 in the second quarter to carry a 29-21 lead into halftime. Kendall Duncan led Beaufort Academy with 10 points, while Amelia Huebel and Karolina Struharova added nine points apiece.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Battery Creek&nbsp;</b><b>High School</b></p>\r\n<b>• Battery Creek knocks off May River, 49-31:</b> Battery Creek passed its latest test last Friday night, defeating visiting May River 49-31 in a highly-anticipated Region 8-3A girls\' basketball game. The victory allowed Battery Creek to claim the No. 2 seed in Region 8-3A. With the win, Battery Creek improved to 16-5 overall and 5-2 in the region.&nbsp;Ta\'Quasia Lampkin led the Dolphins with 12 points,six rebounds and three blocks, while Trinity Coney contributed nine points.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Beaufort High School</b></p>\r\n<b>• Beaufort High drops heartbreaker to Colleton County:</b> Beaufort High was denied a win on the road on Tuesday, Jan. 30 as host Colleton County pulled out a 41-40 win. Beaufort High and Colleton County swapped leads throughout the game. Brittany Linton led Beaufort High with a team-best 12 points, with Jhaniya Lynch posting eight points.', 'Sports briefs for February 8th-14th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'sports-briefs-for-february-8th-14th', '', '', '2018-02-08 08:29:31', '2018-02-08 13:29:31', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34919', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(34920, 4, '2018-02-08 08:30:29', '2018-02-08 13:30:29', 'The Pat Conroy Literary Center will hold its second annual March Forth on March Fourth, commemorating the second anniversary of Pat’s death, on Sunday, March 4th, at the Frissell Community House at Penn Center on St. Helena Island. The Penn Center, a place of quiet dignity and rich history, is a perfect setting for the day-long embrace of nature, poetry, fiction, and fellowship among writers and readers in the heart of Conroy’s beloved Lowcountry.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFounded in 1862 by Quaker missionaries and one of the first schools for freed slaves, Penn Center is nestled in the quiet majesty of the lowcountry, surrounded by live oaks and loblolly pines. The Frissell Community House, located on a sloped embankment at the Center, served as an important interracial gathering place for leaders of the Civil Rights movement in the 1960’s. It was a place familiar and dear to Pat, not only for what it embodied and protected, but also in a more intimate way from his days as a high school student at Beaufort High. Pat first visited the Center in October, 1960 with Gene Norris, his English teacher, and later met Martin Luther King Jr, Julian Bond, and other prominent civil rights leaders there. Pat, in a speech that he gave at Penn Center in 2010 said, “I watched my whole country change because of meetings that had taken place at Penn Center.” And now Penn Center also serves as a gracious gatekeeper to the cemetery where Pat is buried.\r\n\r\nMarch Forth on March Fourth will feature National Book Award-winning poet Nikky Finney, two-time Lillian Smith Award-winning novelist Anthony Grooms, master naturalist and memoirist J. Drew Lanham, poet and retired teacher Tim Conroy, and best-selling novelist Cassandra King Conroy.\r\n\r\nRegistration is $22 for all-day admission with an optional $18 for a catered box lunch by Debbi Covington. There are three menu options available online. Lunch reservations need to be made by noon, Thursday, March 1st. Register online at patconroyliterarycenter.org.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:</b></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>10:00–11:30 a.m.: Nature walk at Penn Center led by J. Drew Lanham</b></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>12–1:30 p.m.: Welcome by Cassandra King Conroy, Tim Conroy’s presentation on Pat Conroy’s Great Love of Poetry, optional catered box lunches</b></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>1:45–3:00 p.m.: Nikky Finney’s keynote poetry reading</b></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>3:00–3:30 p.m.: break and book signing</b></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>3:30–4:30 p.m.: Anthony Grooms’ discussion of his novel <i>The Vain Conversation</i></b></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>4:30–5:00 p.m.: book signing, opportunity to visit Pat Conroy’s gravesite</b></p>', 'Pat Conroy Literary Center to hold March Forth on March Fourth event', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'pat-conroy-literary-center-to-hold-march-forth-on-march-fourth-event', '', '', '2018-02-08 08:30:29', '2018-02-08 13:30:29', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34920', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(34923, 4, '2018-02-08 08:31:06', '2018-02-08 13:31:06', 'School officials, students and community members today celebrated the beginning of construction on a new performing arts center and a new competition gymnasium at Whale Branch Early College High School.\r\n\r\nSpeakers included Board of Education Chair Earl Campbell and Beaufort County Councilman Gerald Dawson, who represent parents and community members in the high school’s attendance zone.\r\n\r\n“We’re very excited,” said Principal Mona Lise Dickson.&nbsp; “This is a great day for the entire community because all of our students – not just high school students but also elementary and middle school students – will benefit from these new facilities.”\r\n\r\nSince Whale Branch Early College High opened in 2011, its four basketball teams have practiced and played their interscholastic games in one small gymnasium, leading to practices that lasted well into the night.&nbsp; Wrestling matches were also held in that gym, leading to shortened or cancelled basketball practices.&nbsp;Today Whale Branch is the only high school in Beaufort County that doesn’t have a competition and a practice gym.\r\n\r\nWhale Branch also is the only district high school that does not have a performing arts-style auditorium for student performances and classes.&nbsp; Parents and community supporters had urged the district to build the addition since the high school opened six years ago.\r\n\r\nSophomore Xavier Pierce, who made several appearances at Board of Education meetings to advocate for the new facilities, was particularly excited at today’s ceremony.\r\n\r\n“It took a whole community coming together to make this happen,” Pierce said.&nbsp; “The outcome of this will be great.”\r\n\r\nSuperintendent Jeff Moss stressed the long-term positive impact of the additions.\r\n\r\n“What will be built here will be a brick-and-mortar building,” Moss said.&nbsp; “But what will ultimately make it successful will be the students and educators who work here\r\nevery day.”\r\n\r\nDistrict officials said their goal is to open the new competition gymnasium before the end of the 2018 basketball season and its accompanying playoffs.&nbsp; They hope to open the performing arts center in spring 2019.', 'Groundbreaking ceremony held for gym, arts center', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'groundbreaking-ceremony-held-for-gym-arts-center', '', '', '2018-07-12 10:58:36', '2018-07-12 14:58:36', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34923', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(34925, 4, '2018-02-08 08:32:15', '2018-02-08 13:32:15', 'The Scheper Tennis Academy honored a new sponsor and celebrated the end of the junior tennis season last week at the city courts in downtown Beaufort. Photos by Eric Horan.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_0299.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-34927\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-34927\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_0299.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_0299\" width=\"746\" height=\"785\"></a> <a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_0309.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-34928\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-34928\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_0309.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_0309\" width=\"640\" height=\"428\"></a> <a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_0297.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-34929\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-34929\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_0297.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_0297\" width=\"640\" height=\"428\"></a>', 'Scheper Tennis Academy serves up some fun', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'scheper-tennis-academy-serves-up-some-fun', '', '', '2018-02-08 08:32:15', '2018-02-08 13:32:15', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34925', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(34926, 4, '2018-02-08 08:32:03', '2018-02-08 13:32:03', 'The Beaufort Police Department (BPD) has long been a supporter of the Neighborhood Outreach Connection (NOC) in the community.\r\n\r\nThe relationship first started when the police and fire departments were invited to the inaugural Back-to-School event at Parkview in the summer of 2016. Prior to that, the interaction between the NOC and the BPD was mostly conversational, keeping abreast of the everyday situations at the Parkview Apartment housing complex and how they potentially impacted on the children and families resident there. Parkview — with its location next to the county detention facility, and socioeconomic status as affordable housing — had a reputation for being a tough neighborhood. Although the reputation has improved recently, the police maintain a strong presence in the neighborhood.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt was recognized by both the NOC and BPD that a partnership could potentially benefit the children of Parkview, and subsequently the Marsh Pointe community.\r\n\r\nBeaufort NOC Program Manager determined that a good way to collaborate on this initiative would be to invite the police and fire departments to a family social event, that being the end-of-summer Back-to-School party. Both departments embraced the invitation and attended with numbers of personnel and equipment. The understanding being fostered is that the police and firemen were truly interested in the well being of the residents in the community and not just present when there is an incident requiring their attention. This first party signified the start of several in which the BPD was present at an NOC-sponsored event.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOne BPD officer, Michael Phelan, took a particular interest in the NOC children and he took the lead role in developing a partnership program of outreach to the NOC communities. Over the past year, a positive relationship has been established in which police officers have been, and will continue, making regularly scheduled visits to the NOC’s Learning Centers. The officers foster a caring and attentive demeanor when they interact with the children and demonstrate that they care about their health and safety. The officers focus on positive decision-making and pride in the children’s neighborhoods. Together, the groups have sponsored neighborhood clean-up days where the kids are rewarded for collecting and disposing of litter from common areas.\r\n\r\nOfficer Phelan has also been of great assistance utilizing his contacts in the community — he recently was able to secure the donation of bounce castles at the Marsh Pointe Learning Center’s annual Christmas party, and the owner of the company offered to have the bounce castles return to Parkview for another event later this year. “Officer Mike” also visits whenever there is a recognition event for the students.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA strong working relationship between the NOC and the local law enforcement team has resulted in positive benefits for both organizations. For the NOC, it provides the students with a sense of discipline and focus on their neighborhood environment and that the police truly care about their wellbeing of them and their families.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor the police department, it provides an influential grassroots presence into local neighborhoods based on care and respect. This relationship has potential to be replicated throughout the NOC Learning Center communities, hopefully providing similarly positive results.', 'Neighborhood Outreach Connection builds bonds with police department', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'neighborhood-outreach-connection-builds-bonds-with-police-department', '', '', '2018-02-08 08:32:03', '2018-02-08 13:32:03', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34926', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(34932, 4, '2018-02-08 08:32:42', '2018-02-08 13:32:42', 'Hopeful Horizons announces the 6th annual Race4Love benefiting local survivors of child abuse, domestic violence and sexual assault. This 5K run/walk will be held on Cat Island on Saturday, February 10, beginning at 9 a.m. Early registration is encouraged and is available through Race4Love.com. This family friendly event offers a pleasant trip through the scenic neighborhoods of Cat Island.\r\n\r\nThe Race4Love has its origins in the Tate/Coursen Memorial Walk/Run that was organized by Marie Tate and held in January 2012. The event honored Lance Cpl. Dana Tate and Cpl. Dyke “A.J.” Coursen, two Beaufort County Sheriff’s deputies who were killed when responding to a domestic violence call in 2002. In 2013, the event moved to the weekend closest to Valentine’s Day and adopted the “Race4Love” name. Marie Tate, Lance Cpl. Dana Tate’s widow, is still actively involved in the event six years later. Race participants pass a tribute to Lance Cpl. Dana Tate at the “Tate Turnaround,” sponsored by Marie Tate, just before the home stretch on Islands Causeway.\r\n\r\n“We are so grateful to Marie Tate, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s office and all the sponsors and Race4Love participants that are helping us end abuse and change lives in the Lowcountry,” said Kristin Dubrowski, COO of Hopeful Horizons. “Support of this event helps to ensure that Hopeful Horizons’ life-saving services are available free of charge for all those in need.”\r\n\r\nFees are $25 for the run and $20 for the walk and will increase to $30/$25 for race day registration, which opens at 8 a.m. at the event. Group discounts are available. The race will start near Sanctuary Golf Course located at 8 Waveland Avenue in Beaufort. Prizes will be given to the top two adult male and female overall, the top male and female under 18 and medals will go to the top three in each age division. All children 9 and under will receive medals. Prizes will also be awarded for the best Valentine’s Day themed outfit/costume, first stroller and the speediest dog. Grounded Running is providing event management and professional timing complete with finish line photography.\r\n\r\nFor more information on the 6th annual Race4Love and to register, visit www.race4love.com.&nbsp;', 'Hopeful Horizons holds 6th Annual Race4Love 5k', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'hopeful-horizons-holds-6th-annual-race4love-5k', '', '', '2018-02-08 08:32:42', '2018-02-08 13:32:42', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34932', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(34934, 4, '2018-02-08 08:34:20', '2018-02-08 13:34:20', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Gullahs of Achievement at St. Helena Library</span></strong></p>\r\nBring the family to the St. Helena Library as it hosts a free Black History Month celebration on Tuesday, February 20 from 6-7 p.m. Queen Quet, Chieftess of the Gullah/Geechee Nation and Founder of the Gullah/Geechee Sea Island Coalition, will provide the keynote address for the program themed \"Gullahs of Achievement.\"&nbsp;The lecture will focus on the legacy of Gullah/Geechee native Robert S. Abbott who founded \"The Defender\" newspaper and how his publication altered the history of tens of thousands of people of African descent during the era that is now referred to as The Great Migration. Learn the impact that that period of time had on Gullah/Geechee land retention and how this influenced the work of the Gullah/Geechee Nation Wisdom Circle Council of Elders.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>USCB Cultural Events</b></span></p>\r\nThe University of South Carolina Beaufort has scheduled a broad series of cultural events to commemorate African History Month in February, including a candlelight vigil and screening of a documentary on the Orangeburg Massacre, Feb. 8 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Hargray lobby in Bluffton. All events are free and open to the public.\r\n\r\nAfrican American History Month at USCB is intended to accomplish three objectives, according to Najmah Thomas, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the Department of Social Sciences at USCB.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“There is a three-part purpose to the month,” she says: “To raise awareness of African American history in general, to acknowledge the importance of African American contributions to the country, and to encourage further study and application of lessons learned from the African American experience for all Americans.\r\n\r\n“Cross-cultural awareness is valuable to everybody because it doesn’t matter what your discipline is, it doesn’t matter what your program focus is, it is valuable for you to be comfortable with culturally distinct individuals.\r\n\r\n“What we’re trying to do,” Dr. Thomas adds, “is highlight the fact that even though it’s from the African American perspective, the month is for everybody. The lessons are for everybody. There are so many things that can be used from the African American historical perspective for everybody’s personal and professional development.”\r\n\r\nThe planning committee that organized the 2018 African American History Month agenda drew from a wide range of perspectives in selecting the events. Serving on the committee were:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Laura Bessent, Student Development</li>\r\n	<li>Brian Canada, Ph.D., Computational Science</li>\r\n	<li>Ron Erdel, Ph.D., Computational Science</li>\r\n	<li>Lynne Hutchison, DNP, FNP-BC, Nursing and Health Professions</li>\r\n	<li>Joleesa Johnson, Student Development&nbsp;</li>\r\n	<li>Randy Lamkin, Ph.D., Sociology</li>\r\n	<li>J. Brent Morris, Ph.D., Humanities</li>\r\n	<li>Brandon Wright, Student Development</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nDr. Thomas serves as chairperson of the planning committee and as the faculty member for African American Studies.&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Listing of Events</strong></p>\r\n• On Friday, Feb. 9, the university will take students to a presentation of the Gullah Heritage Music Series featuring The Voices of El Shaddai at Queen’s Chapel AME Church on Hilton Head Island from 7 to 9 p.m.\r\n\r\n• A presentation and discussion titled, “Segregation, Education &amp; Self-Determination: Robert Smalls, Charlotte Forten Grimke and Septima P. Clark,” is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. in Campus Center 105 on the Bluffton Campus.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n• On Feb. 20, a student panel, “Too Woke for the American Dream…?” will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. in Campus Center 105.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n• The Divine 9 and Get Down II are scheduled for Feb. 22 from 7 p.m. to midnight in Campus Center 105.\r\n\r\n• The month’s activities will end with a closing reception Feb. 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Hargray lobby in Bluffton.', 'Honoring Black History Month', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'honoring-black-history-month', '', '', '2018-02-08 08:34:20', '2018-02-08 13:34:20', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34934', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(34936, 4, '2018-02-08 08:36:39', '2018-02-08 13:36:39', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/2.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-34939\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-34939\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/2.jpg\" alt=\"2\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\"></a>\r\n\r\nFirefighters with the City of Beaufort/Town of Port Royal Fire Department responded to a report of a vehicle accident at the intersection of Ribaut Road and Lady’s Island Drive at 3:11 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 5.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUpon arrival firefighters found two trucks had collided. A work configured truck and a 1500 series Chevrolet collided in the intersection. Traffic was blocked in multiple directions for about 30-40 minutes.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThere were two occupants in the standard pickup truck and one occupant in the work truck. The pickup suffered significant damage from rear of the vehicle causing the passenger of the vehicle to be trapped in the passenger seat. The driver of the pickup was able to self-extricate from the vehicle.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFirefighters used the jaws of life to open the passenger’s door off the damage vehicle. Both occupants were evaluated on scene by Beaufort County EMS. Two patients were transported by Beaufort County EMS with what appeared to be non-life threatening injuries.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe City of Beaufort/Town of Port Royal FD, the Port Royal Police Department, and Beaufort County EMS were all on scene.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/6.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-34940\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-34940\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/6.jpg\" alt=\"6\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\"></a>', 'Two vehicle accident snarls traffic in Port Royal', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'two-vehicle-accident-snarls-traffic-in-port-royal', '', '', '2018-02-08 08:36:39', '2018-02-08 13:36:39', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34936', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(34938, 4, '2018-02-08 08:37:05', '2018-02-08 13:37:05', '<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">A true story that continues to inspire</h2>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_34941\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"2992\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/PIC-3.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-34941\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-34941\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/PIC-3.jpg\" alt=\"TZiPi Radonsky, left, and Suzanne Larson are friends, and the pair behind the local production of Becoming Dr. Ruth.\" width=\"2992\" height=\"2992\"></a> TZiPi Radonsky, left, and Suzanne Larson are friends, and the pair behind the local production of Becoming Dr. Ruth.[/caption]\r\n<h3>By Kat Walsh</h3>\r\nShe was perhaps America’s first famous first-name doctor. Dr. Ruth Westheimer began her career in radio in 1984 and soon rose to fame as a sex therapist on the television show “Ask Dr. Ruth”&nbsp;\r\n\r\nEven today, at a sprightly 89 years of age, she is still giving out advice on love and loving to her 90,000 Twitter followers. Few, however, are aware of the incredible journey that preceded her fame. From fleeing the Nazis in the Kindertransport to Switzerland and joining the Haganah, the Jewish freedom fighters, in Jerusalem as a scout and sniper, to her struggles to succeed as a single mother coming to America, the true story of how Karola Ruth Westheimer became “Dr. Ruth” is life-affirming, inspiring and a Broadway play, Becoming Dr. Ruth.\r\n\r\nSuzanne Larson of Beaufort saw a production of the one-woman show when her daughter’s theater company performed it in Wilmington, NC. The play and the life Dr. Ruth had lived surprised Larson – and she wanted Beaufort audiences to see it.\r\n\r\n“The thing that really impressed me was that this tiny cheerful person, someone you’ve never seen without a smile, had endured such suffering. How did that happen? How did an abused orphan become such a successful happy individual?&nbsp; That to me was the great mystery,” says Larson. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nWith her own background as an actor, director, and documentarian, Larson has worked in television, news and radio, but says she always loves the theater. The opportunity to direct the play locally was exciting – and she already knew who she wanted to play Dr. Ruth. “My intuition told me TZiPi,” Larson said. “I just had a hunch!” &nbsp;\r\n\r\nTZiPi (pronounced “Sippy”) Radonsky and Larson have been friends for years, both members of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Beaufort. Like Dr. Ruth, Radonsky has a wide range of education and experience – she has her doctorate in counselor education, has worked as an executive coach for decades, became a Rabbi in her sixties and has published three books. At first, she was excited at the opportunity to play Dr. Ruth - she had always wanted to act, but her parents never let her. But she was also worried about being able to memorize the lengthy script.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“I told her that anyone who has memorized the entire Torah and sung it in Hebrew can certainly memorize this play,” said Larson. Both women say that learned so much from doing the play – about the lives of refugees, orphaned children and the historical experience of the Jewish people that is heartbreaking.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSince Larson and Radonsky joined creative forces, Becoming Dr. Ruth has been performed twice, both times as fundraisers. The first performance took place last October at Beaufort County Disabilities and Special Needs. The second performance took place last weekend, February 3 at the Unitarian Universalist Church.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAs the play begins, Dr. Ruth is leaving her Washington Heights apartment after 36 years. As she packs her books and memorabilia, she tells the story of her life to the audience. Certain photos that bring up memories are enlarged on an upstage video screen — the mother and father she lost to a concentration camp, her as a 12 year old with her classmates in Switzerland, even her dancing with President Bill Clinton and meeting Paul McCartney.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“Life is always very interesting,” she says early in the play. “We don’t know who we are if we don’t remember who we were.”&nbsp;', 'Becoming Dr. Ruth', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'becoming-dr-ruth', '', '', '2018-02-08 08:37:05', '2018-02-08 13:37:05', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34938', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(34945, 4, '2018-02-08 08:39:11', '2018-02-08 13:39:11', '<em>Photo above: The Beaufort Memorial Keyserling Cancer Center will move from its present Port Royal location to the hospital\'s campus later this year.</em>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Partnership to relocate services to Beaufort Memorial Hospital campus</h3>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_0353.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-34946\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-34946\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_0353.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_0353\" width=\"2016\" height=\"1512\"></a>\r\n\r\nBeaufort Memorial Hospital (BMH) is partnering with Alliance Oncology and the Medical University of South Carolina Health System (MUSC Health) to relocate and expand the Keyserling Cancer Center to the main hospital campus in late 2018.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe new center will be located in the Beaufort Medical Plaza, the three-story medical office building next to the hospital. Radiation oncology and infusion services will be provided on the first floor, while medical oncology physicians Drs. Majd Chahin and Mark Newberry will be co-located on the third floor. The move will bring together the full array of lab, imaging and breast health services that support the cancer program. Construction is expected to begin next month.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“Beaufort Memorial Hospital has been providing outstanding cancer care to the community for more than a decade,” says Russell Baxley, MHA, President and CEO of Beaufort Memorial Hospital. “Our new and expanded partnership with MUSC and Alliance Oncology will allow us to offer cutting-edge technology and resources locally, providing the latest in cancer care to our patients.”\r\n\r\nLast fall BMH officials announced that they would be moving the cancer center to a new location to consolidate and expand cancer services. The newly formed partnership provides both the capital investment and program development expertise required to expand and upgrade services to meet the growing needs of the Lowcountry.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAt the new Beaufort Memorial Keyserling Cancer Center, an MUSC clinical advisory committee will collaborate closely with local oncology experts and a dedicated clinical liaison will be onsite in the radiation oncology center. This expands upon the collaboration that was formed in 2016 when the cancer center began enrolling qualifying cancer patients in clinical trials through an affiliation with the National Cancer Institute-designated Hollings Cancer Center at MUSC.\r\n\r\n“Given the needs of our patients throughout the state, it is imperative that we find innovative affiliations such as this one to ensure we are reaching all of those who need the expertise of our teams,” said Patrick J. Cawley, M.D., CEO, MUSC Health and Vice President for Health Affairs at Medical University of South Carolina. “We are excited and pleased to work with our colleagues at Alliance Oncology and Beaufort Memorial to bring the expertise of the Hollings Cancer Center even closer to those who need us.”\r\n\r\nThis project represents Alliance Oncology’s vision to partner with leading providers to expand regional services to communities, giving patients and their providers improved access, convenience and services closer to home.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“In partnership with MUSC Health and Beaufort Memorial Hospital we are excited to add this location benefitting the local Beaufort community, and to augment academic cancer care services in the region,” said Greg Spurlock, President of Alliance Oncology. “As one of the nation’s leading providers of cancer care, this center will join Alliance affiliated locations across the country in providing high-quality, patient-centered services in partnership with premier cancer care providers and caregivers.”&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAlliance Oncology partners directly with hospitals and physicians to develop fully integrated oncology programs. Providing a full range of inpatient and outpatient service line capabilities, Alliance Oncology’s comprehensive approach to cancer care affords its partners the speed-to-market, quality clinical outcomes, patient satisfaction and operational expertise that sets them apart from the competition. &nbsp;', 'Local Cancer Care expands', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'local-cancer-care-expands', '', '', '2018-02-08 08:39:11', '2018-02-08 13:39:11', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34945', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(34949, 4, '2018-02-08 08:42:59', '2018-02-08 13:42:59', '<em>Photo above: Several participants in the Chilly Bean Run brought their dogs. This boy’s pup seemed to be ready to get things in high gear at the start of the race on Lady\'s Island. Photos by Bob Sofaly.</em>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_34950\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"3216\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/RES3438_cmyk.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-34950\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-34950\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/RES3438_cmyk.jpg\" alt=\"The Annual Chilly Bean Run attracted more than 300 runners last Saturday on Lady’s Island.\" width=\"3216\" height=\"1920\"></a> The Annual Chilly Bean Run attracted more than 300 runners last Saturday on Lady’s Island.[/caption]\r\n\r\nMore than 300 runners showed up for Beaufort Academy’s Fifth Annual Chilly Bean Run fundraiser on Coosaw Point on Lady’s Island on Saturday, Feb. 3 from South Carolina and Georgia for the certified 5K and 10K races. There were also fun races with pets involved, and the post-race party featured chili, live music and craft beer. A portion of this year’s race will also benefit CAPA in Beaufort.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_34952\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"2663\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/RES3291_cmyk.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-34952\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-34952\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/RES3291_cmyk.jpg\" alt=\"Michelle Hiers proudly displays her participation medal for finishing the run. Hiers said she completed her 5K run in 33 minutes.\" width=\"2663\" height=\"2130\"></a> Michelle Hiers proudly displays her participation medal for finishing the run. Hiers said she completed her 5K run in 33 minutes.[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_34953\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"3156\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/RES3419_cmyk.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-34953\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-34953\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/RES3419_cmyk.jpg\" alt=\"Mandy Burgin, co-chairperson of the Fifth Annual Chilly Bean Run, makes sure there is plenty of bottled water and fresh fruit for the runners.\" width=\"3156\" height=\"2130\"></a> Mandy Burgin, co-chairperson of the Fifth Annual Chilly Bean Run, makes sure there is plenty of bottled water and fresh fruit for the runners.[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_34954\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"3165\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/RES3281_cmyk.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-34954\"><img class=\"wp-image-34954 size-full\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/RES3281_cmyk.jpg\" alt=\"Lead guitarist Tim Devine, left, of the Machete Flats Blues Quartet picks a tune while the rest of the band — Steve Aldred, drums; Adam “Sushi” Graynade, bass; and Kirk Dempsey, guitar — joins in.\" width=\"3165\" height=\"2080\"></a> Lead guitarist Tim Devine, left, of the Machete Flats Blues Quartet picks a tune while the rest of the band — Steve Aldred, drums; Adam “Sushi” Graynade, bass; and Kirk Dempsey, guitar — joins in.[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_34958\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"3054\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/RES3286.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-34958\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-34958\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/RES3286.jpg\" alt=\"It wouldn’t be a Chili Bean Cookoff without the chili. Here, Ozzy Quintanilla, gets a sample of from volunteer Ashley Lyda while Tammy Gates, left, cleans up a spill.\" width=\"3054\" height=\"2082\"></a> It wouldn’t be a Chili Bean Cookoff without the chili. Here, Ozzy Quintanilla, gets a sample of from volunteer Ashley Lyda while Tammy Gates, left, cleans up a spill.[/caption]', 'Chilling at annual Chilly Bean Run', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'chilling-at-annual-chilly-bean-run', '', '', '2018-07-12 10:58:36', '2018-07-12 14:58:36', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34949', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(35149, 4, '2018-02-26 07:59:07', '2018-02-26 12:59:07', '<em>Photo above: Cindy Dolly of Carolina Floral Designs puts together a floral arrangement for a carry out order on Valentine’s Day. Photos By Bob Sofaly.</em>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_35155\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"2949\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/RES3594.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-35155 size-full\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/RES3594.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2949\" height=\"2090\"></a> Lorine Campbell, right, of The Chocolate Tree on Carteret Street fills a customer’s order on Valentine’s Day. The self-described “confection connection” store stayed busy that day as people bought candy of all kinds for their valentine.[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_35153\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"2979\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/RES3588.jpg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-35153\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/RES3588.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2979\" height=\"2136\"></a> Fresh, multi-colored roses accented with baby’s breath and other spring flowers made for a very busy Valentine’s Day for the staff of Carolina Floral Designs last Wednesday at Beaufort Town Center. Staffers delivered 150 floral arrangements and created another 400 carry out orders.[/caption]', 'Places locals love', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'places-locals-love', '', '', '2018-02-26 08:07:04', '2018-02-26 13:07:04', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=35149', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(34961, 4, '2018-01-25 08:48:22', '2018-01-25 13:48:22', '<b>Public invited to&nbsp;</b><b>tour Fort Fremont</b>\r\n\r\nTravel back in time to the 1890s and the Spanish American War at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, at the St. Helena Branch Beaufort County Public Library at 6355 Jonathan Francis Senior Road, St. Helena Island.\r\n\r\nParticipants will learn the history, see a scale model of Fort Fremont as it stood in 1898, and take a guided tour of the remains of the fortifications. The tour lasts approximately two hours. No reservations are necessary and this event is free. For more information, call the St. Helena Library at 843-255-6487 or visit fortfremont.org.\r\n\r\n<b>Smoked pork butts&nbsp;</b><b>for sale supports&nbsp;</b><b>Knights of Columbus</b>\r\n\r\nThe local Knights of Columbus Council is having a charity fundraiser, offering smoked pork butts for sale, to be picked up on Super Bowl weekend, Saturday, Feb. 3 anytime from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Piggly Wiggly parking lot on Ribaut Road in Port Royal. Pre-purchase is highly recommended. The cost is $35 each or $30 for 2. Go to www.porkbutts.org to order, or pick up your tickets in front of Zippy Lube at 149 Sea Island Parkway any Friday (1-5 p.m.) or Saturday (9 a.m.- 1 p.m.) in January. Some butts will be available for sale on February 3. For more information, call Terry Buquet at 843-986-6611 or Mike McMahon at 843-838-9839 or 210-240-4321.\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort Co. historical&nbsp;</b><b>society hosts speakers</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Historical Society will host local speakers at its upcoming meetings.\r\n\r\nThursday, Feb. 1, 2 p.m.: Daniel Littlefield and Black Rice at the Wesley Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 701 West St. Beaufort, SC\r\n\r\nThursday, March 8, 2 p.m.: Remembering Mather: Preserving the Legacy with Alvesta Robertson, former librarian, and Rufus Pinckney, former pupil at the Technical College of the Lowcountry in Beaufort.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThursday, May 3, 2 p.m.: The 79th annual meeting in Beaufort at the Yacht and Sailing Club off Meridian Road on Lady\'s Island.\r\n\r\nFor more information, contact President Mae Mendoza at mfmendoz@hargray.com or visit www.beaufortcountyhistoricalsociety.org.\r\n\r\n<b>History Museum&nbsp;</b><b>announces Feb. lecture</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort History Museum, in partnership with the Beaufort County Library, will hold the first 2018 program in its local history lecture series. Titled “The Effect of Jim Crow Laws in South Carolina and Beaufort County,” the event is planned for Tuesday, Feb. 6, at 2 p.m. at the Beaufort library, 211 Scott Street.\r\n\r\nAndrea Allen, a retired mental health counselor/administrator who enjoys researching and writing about local history, will present the lecture and discuss the Jim Crow Laws that were employed in South Carolina and the effect they had on African Americans in Beaufort County. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;\r\n\r\nAdmission is free, but&nbsp; a $5 donation is suggested and reservations are required. To sign up, visit www.beauforthistorymuseum.com. Please print out the ticket and bring to the event. Funds collected will be used to support ongoing museum programs.\r\n\r\n<b>Study group meets&nbsp;</b><b>at Beaufort library</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Parliamentary Study Group will meet Monday, Feb 7, at 5:30 p.m. at the Beaufort County Library on Scott Street in Beaufort. The study group is free and open to the public. Although not required, an RSVP for planning is appreciated. Call or text 386 871-8855.\r\n\r\n<b>Sportfishing and Diving&nbsp;</b><b>Club to hold meeting</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Sportfishing and Diving Club’s February meeting will be held on Thursday, February 8, at the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club located on Lady’s Island off of Meridian Road. The social begins at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Guests are welcomed and you do not need a reservation. For more information, please contact Captain Frank Gibson at (843) 522-2122 or email fgibson@islc.net.', 'What To Do the week of January 25th-31st', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-to-do-the-week-of-january-25th-31st', '', '', '2018-02-08 08:49:13', '2018-02-08 13:49:13', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34961', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(34963, 4, '2018-01-25 08:49:28', '2018-01-25 13:49:28', 'To start the New Year, the Beaufort County Board of Education is taking a new approach to moving the school district forward.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis month the board members begin a process designed to identify ways to work together, despite an admitted divide, to better serve the 22,000 students in the county\'s public school system.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThey are engaging nationally known facilitator Dr. Wayne Worner, an experienced school district superintendent, principal, teacher, college professor and dean who has helped other school boards successfully change dynamics that were hindering progress.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"This is an important process, and I am glad the board is taking this step,\" said Earl Campbell, chairman of the Beaufort County Board of Education and its longest-serving member with more than 20 years on the panel. \"Our students and our teachers depend on us to lead the school system, and we haven\'t been doing a very good job of that.\"&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn recent years, Dr. Worner has facilitated school board retreats in South Carolina districts – Richland District 2, Rock Hill, Pickens and Anderson District 4 – as well as districts in other states. He is based in Blacksburg, Virginia, where he taught on faculty at Virginia Tech and became the first department head of Curriculum and Instruction in the university\'s new College of Education. Later he served as Dean of the college for short periods.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBefore a retreat is scheduled, Dr. Worner will conduct private interviews with each board member. There are four key elements to these conversations:&nbsp;\r\n\r\n1. Learn more about the individuals who will be participating, because backgrounds make a difference in the way board members view the world and their roles as board members.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n2. Determine whether the members are interested in and willing to participate in an activity that seeks to resolve issues and move forward, rather than only looking through the rear-view mirror.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n3. Ask members what items they think need to be addressed at the retreat.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n4. Ask members what they hope will be the outcomes of the work.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAfter interviewing board members, Dr. Worner will summarize comments under headings such as \"all of the board members said...\" and \"two or three board members believe ...\" None of the board member comments will be attributed, encouraging open sharing.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBased on the interviews, he will propose an agenda for a full retreat to work through differences and find areas of common ground necessary to move the school system forward.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDr. Worner said he sees his role as that of a facilitator, not a consultant.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCampbell said the board has critical work ahead in 2018, including plans and financing for facility improvements and expansions needed to address overcrowding at Bluffton schools and facility needs across the county.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLast month the board approved asking voters on April 21 for $76 million in school bonds to fund a new Bluffton school, expansions to River Ridge Academy and May River High School (both in Bluffton) and the construction of Career and Technical Education (CATE) buildings at Beaufort, Bluffton and Hilton Head Island high schools.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDr. Worner earned his bachelor\'s degree in chemistry from North Dakota State University, his Master\'s in secondary education from North Dakota State and his educational doctorate in school administration from the University of North Dakota. He also attended the Teachers College at Columbia University and Stanford University.&nbsp;', 'Beaufort County School Board takes steps to unite', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-county-school-board-takes-steps-to-unite', '', '', '2018-07-12 10:58:36', '2018-07-12 14:58:36', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34963', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(35144, 4, '2018-02-22 18:02:16', '2018-02-22 23:02:16', '[caption id=\"attachment_35146\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"200\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/BA-Football-Coach-Mark-Clifford.jpg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-35146\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/BA-Football-Coach-Mark-Clifford.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"280\"></a> Mark Clifford[/caption]\r\n\r\nBeaufort High School football coach Mark Clifford announced last week that he will become the new head football coach at Beaufort Academy.\r\n\r\nClifford had a successful record leading the football program at Beaufort High for the past 14 seasons.\r\n\r\nBeaufort Academy Athletic Director Neal McCarty stated, “Coach Clifford brings a wealth of football knowledge and experience to our football program. His passion, enthusiasm for the game and work ethic is contagious. &nbsp;Our student-athletes are fortunate to have him as their head coach.”\r\n\r\n“In searching for a new leader for the football program, we were looking for someone who would help us reach higher levels of excellence in all aspects of being a student-athlete,” McCarty said. “I believe we found a leader with the experience, knowledge and personality to grow our program and help produce well-rounded student-athletes who are successful both on and off the field.”\r\n\r\nCoach Clifford said, “I am fired up about the opportunity to create a consistent winner with the BA football program. &nbsp;Dr. Durbin and I did it before, and there is a good chance we could do it again!”\r\n\r\nDr. Dan Durbin, headmaster at Beaufort Academy, was the former principal at Beaufort High.\r\n\r\nClifford will start with BA when the 2018 football season kicks off in August.', 'Beaufort Academy hires Clifford as new football coach', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-academy-hires-clifford-as-new-football-coach', '', '', '2018-02-22 18:02:16', '2018-02-22 23:02:16', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=35144', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(34965, 4, '2018-01-25 08:50:05', '2018-01-25 13:50:05', 'You\'ve worked hard your whole life anticipating the day you could finally retire. Well, that day has arrived! But with it comes the realization that you\'ll need to carefully manage your assets to give them lasting potential.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Review your portfolio regularly</b></p>\r\nTraditional wisdom holds that retirees should value the safety of their principal above all else. For this reason, some people shift their investment portfolio to fixed-income investments, such as bonds and money market accounts, as they approach retirement. The problem with this approach is that you\'ll effectively lose purchasing power if the return on your investments doesn\'t keep up with inflation. While generally it makes sense for your portfolio to become progressively more conservative as you grow older, it may be wise to consider maintaining at least a portion of your portfolio in growth investments.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Spend wisely</b></p>\r\nDon\'t assume that you\'ll be able to live on the earnings generated by your investment portfolio and retirement accounts for the rest of your life. At some point, you\'ll probably have to start drawing on the principal. But you\'ll want to be careful not to spend too much too soon. This can be a great temptation, particularly early in retirement. A good guideline is to make sure your annual withdrawal rate isn\'t greater than 4% to 6% of your portfolio. (The appropriate percentage for you will depend on a number of factors, including the length of your payout period and your portfolio\'s asset allocation.) Remember that if you whittle away your principal too quickly, you may not be able to earn enough on the remaining principal to carry you through the later years.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Understand your retirement&nbsp;</b><b>plan distribution options</b></p>\r\nMost pension plans pay benefits in the form of an annuity. If you\'re married, you generally must choose between a higher retirement benefit paid over your lifetime, or a smaller benefit that continues to your spouse after your death. A financial professional can help you with this difficult, but important, decision. Other employer retirement plans, such as 401(k)s, typically don\'t pay benefits as annuities; the distribution (and investment) options available to you may be limited. This may be important because if you\'re trying to stretch your savings, you\'ll want to withdraw money from your retirement accounts as slowly as possible. Doing so will conserve the principal balance, and will also give those funds the chance to continue growing tax deferred during your retirement years.\r\n\r\nConsider whether it makes sense to roll your employer retirement account into a traditional IRA, which typically has very flexible withdrawal option. If you decide to work for another employer, you might also be able to transfer assets you\'ve accumulated to your new employer\'s plan, if the new employer offers a retirement plan and allows a rollover.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Plan for required distributions</b></p>\r\nKeep in mind that you must generally begin taking minimum distributions from employer retirement plans and traditional IRAs when you reach age 70½, whether you need them or not. You might consider spending these dollars first in retirement. If you own a Roth IRA, you aren\'t required to take any distributions during your lifetime. Your funds can continue to grow tax deferred, and qualified distributions will be tax free. Because of these unique tax benefits, it generally makes sense to withdraw funds from a Roth IRA last.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Know your Social Security options</b></p>\r\nYou\'ll need to decide when to start receiving your Social Security retirement benefits. At normal retirement age (which varies from 66 to 67, depending on the year you were born), you can receive your full Social Security retirement benefit. You can elect to receive your Social Security retirement benefit as early as age 62, but if you begin receiving your benefit before your normal retirement age, your benefit will be reduced. Conversely, if you delay retirement, you can increase your Social Security retirement benefit.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Consider phasing</b></p>\r\nFor many workers, the sudden change from employee to retiree can be a difficult one. Some employers, especially those in the public sector, have begun offering \"phased retirement\" plans to address this problem. Phased retirement generally allows you to continue working on a part-time basis — you benefit by having a smoother transition from full-time employment to retirement, and your employer benefits by retaining the services of a talented employee. Some phased retirement plans even allow you to access all or part of your pension benefit while you work part time.\r\n\r\nOf course, to the extent you are able to support yourself with a salary, the less you\'ll need to dip into your retirement savings. Another advantage of delaying full retirement is that you can continue to build tax-deferred funds in your IRA or employer-sponsored retirement plan. Keep in mind, though, that you may be required to start taking minimum distributions from your qualified retirement plan or traditional IRA once you reach age 70½, if you want to avoid substantial penalties.\r\n\r\nIf you do continue to work, make sure you understand the consequences. Some pension plans base your retirement benefit on your final average pay. If you work part time, your pension benefit may be reduced because your pay has gone down. Remember, too, that income from a job may affect the amount of Social Security retirement benefit you receive if you are under normal retirement age. But once you reach normal retirement age, you can earn as much as you want without affecting your Social Security retirement benefit.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Facing a shortfall</b></p>\r\nWhat if you\'re nearing retirement and you determine that your retirement income may not be adequate to meet your retirement expenses? If retirement is just around the corner, you may need to drastically change your spending and saving habits. Saving even a little money can really add up if you do it consistently and earn a reasonable rate of return. And by making permanent changes to your spending habits, you\'ll find that your savings will last even longer. Start by preparing a budget to see where your money is going. Here are some suggested ways to stretch your retirement dollars:\r\n\r\nRefinance your home mortgage if interest rates have dropped since you obtained your loan, or reduce your housing expenses by moving to a less expensive home or apartment.\r\n\r\nAccess the equity in your home. Use the proceeds from a second mortgage or home equity line of credit to pay off higher-interest-rate debts, or consider a reverse mortgage.\r\n\r\nSell one of your cars if you have two. When your remaining car needs to be replaced, consider buying a used one.\r\n\r\nTransfer credit card balances from higher-interest cards to a low- or no-interest card, and then cancel the old accounts.\r\n\r\nAsk about insurance discounts and review your insurance needs (e.g., your need for life insurance may have lessened).\r\n\r\nReduce discretionary expenses such as lunches and dinners out.\r\n\r\nBy planning carefully, investing wisely, and spending thoughtfully, you can increase the likelihood that your retirement will be a financially comfortable one. It is important to note that the decision of when and how to tap your Social Security benefits can be complicated. You might want to review your options long before your planned retirement date to be sure you fully understand the pros and cons of each.\r\n\r\n<i>This article was written by Broadridge, an independent third party, and provided to you by Arthur Levin, Managing Director, at TLS Wealth Management of Raymond James. Arthur Levin is a Financial Advisor with Raymond James &amp; Associates, Inc., Member New York Stock Exchange/SIPC located at 305 Carteret Street, Beaufort SC 29902. He can be contacted at 843-379-6100 or arthur.levin@raymondjames.com or visit our website at: www.tlswealthmanagement.com.</i>\r\n\r\n<i>This information was developed by Broadridge, an independent third party. It is general in nature, is not a complete statement of all information necessary for making an investment decision, and is not a recommendation or a solicitation to buy or sell any security. Investments and strategies mentioned may not be suitable for all investors. Past performance may not be indicative of future results. Raymond James &amp; Associates, Inc. member New York Stock Exchange/SIPC does not provide advice on tax, legal or mortgage issues. These matters should be discussed with an appropriate professional. Not for use with rollover solicitations.</i>', 'Reaching Retirement: Now What?', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'reaching-retirement-now-what', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:12:19', '2018-07-12 15:12:19', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34965', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(35135, 4, '2018-02-26 07:58:57', '2018-02-26 12:58:57', '<em>Photo above:&nbsp;Hope Simms of HairPlay makes sure there are hors d’oeuvres. Photos by Bob Sofaly.</em>\r\n\r\nAbout 100 ladies converged at HairPlay Salon and Color Bar for the monthly installment of Island Girls Night Out on Thursday, Feb. 15. Stylists were on hand to help with makeup applications and the newest hair color techniques and styles. Attendees enjoyed first-class hors d’oeuvres, wine and soft drinks as well as door prizes from a variety of local businesses.\r\n\r\n[gallery link=\"file\" columns=\"4\" ids=\"35138,35145,35148,35150,35152,35154,35156,35140,35157,35158,35159,35160,35161,35162,35163,35164\"]', 'A playful mood at HairPlay', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'a-playful-mood-at-hairplay', '', '', '2018-02-26 08:05:49', '2018-02-26 13:05:49', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=35135', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(35137, 4, '2018-02-22 17:59:30', '2018-02-22 22:59:30', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Screen-Shot-2018-02-22-at-5.56.34-PM.png\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-35139\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Screen-Shot-2018-02-22-at-5.56.34-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"942\" height=\"802\"></a><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Screen-Shot-2018-02-22-at-5.56.34-PM.png\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-35139\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Screen-Shot-2018-02-22-at-5.56.34-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"942\" height=\"802\"></a>\r\n\r\nThis weekend will be full of food, music and fun at the 9th annual Bands, Brews &amp; BBQ to benefit FRIENDS of Caroline Hospice. On Friday, Feb. 23, and Saturday, Feb. 24., Paris Avenue will be the location of this official South Carolina Barbecue Association sanctioned event that kicks off the 2018 season and is hosted by the Town of Port Royal.\r\n\r\nFriday&nbsp;night is the Wing Throw Down from&nbsp;6 to 9 p.m.&nbsp;where attendees can sample a variety of wing recipes and craft beer while enjoying live music by the Walker Harris Band. Saturday&nbsp;is tasting day from&nbsp;noon to 4 p.m., with cook teams from across the Southeast serving award-winning barbecue. Kids can play in the fun zone while adults enjoy live music and entertainment by Broke Locals, The Brewer Band, Frogmore Stu and Chris Jones. Awards will be presented&nbsp;on Saturday&nbsp;by the South Carolina BBQ Association.\r\n\r\nGeneral admission passes are available online and at the gate for $10 per day, with children 12 and under free.The sampling of wings&nbsp;Friday&nbsp;night and barbecue&nbsp;Saturday&nbsp;will be available by purchasing tickets for $1. Beer, wine and soda will also be available for purchase.\r\n\r\nTo purchase tickets or for more information, visit friendsofcarolinehospice.org&nbsp;or call&nbsp;843-525- 6257.', 'Bands, Brews & BBQ coming this weekend', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'bands-brews-bbq-coming-this-weekend', '', '', '2018-02-22 17:59:30', '2018-02-22 22:59:30', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=35137', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(34967, 4, '2018-01-25 08:53:22', '2018-01-25 13:53:22', '<h3>By Lee Scott</h3>\r\nIt is always a good idea to take advantage of learning moments throughout one’s life.\r\n\r\nMost recently, I had the chance to listen to three Master Gardeners. The program was designed as a question and answer session, so the audience could ask questions about landscaping and growing plants and flowers in the Lowcountry. However, since the event was held soon after our recent snow and ice, the questions were more like: “Did I kill my bushes by covering them?” or “What will happen to my drooping palm trees?” Everyone was concerned about what to do next.\r\n\r\nIt was interesting how well the three panelists adapted to the new line of questioning. I think they understood that most of the people in the audience had no idea how to handle the post-freeze aftermath (myself included).\r\n\r\nOne of the gardeners gave some quick and easy pointers. The first one was, “If it is brown, cut it down — but wait until after our cold spell breaks.” That made sense. Those leaves on my plants outside are not going to suddenly turn green again. When the freeze warnings are over, I will have to cut them back.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThen another little tidbit. “If it is black, it is not coming back.” Well that takes care of the Begonia I left on the screen porch. I had totally forgotten about it. I had been taking care of that plant since the spring of 2015. But it is black. Totally gone. It was suggested that I just buy another one.\r\n\r\nSome people brought in pictures of plants in our yards. I brought in a picture of a shrub that I was not sure was a plant or a weed. The gardeners assured me it was a Fatsia plant. Now that is the kind of plant I need: I have given it absolutely no attention for four years and it looks bigger and better than ever. Perfect!&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe experts also talked about the Clemson Extension Office in Beaufort, where you can obtain gardening information and also have your soil tested. My husband and I did this when we moved here. Our backyard looked terrible so we took some of the soil to the extension office and they told us we needed lime. We followed their recommendations and ultimately grew a beautiful lawn.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Master Gardener program was a success and the participants took home much needed information. As we wait now for warmer weather to return and determine which of our plants survived, it is probably a good time to order new plant and seed catalogs. It looks like a lot of gardens will be changing this spring.', 'Making it grow', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'making-it-grow', '', '', '2018-02-08 08:54:27', '2018-02-08 13:54:27', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34967', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(34968, 4, '2018-01-25 08:53:02', '2018-01-25 13:53:02', 'The 5th annual Chilly Bean Run at Coosaw Point on Lady’s Island will be held Saturday, Feb. 3 at 10:30 a.m. Come run this fun, flat beautiful course amongst live oaks and water views, then party afterward with chili, beer, live music, and fun for kids.\r\n\r\nThe event has become the biggest 5k and 10K in Beaufort and it is open to everyone. A portion of the proceeds benefits CAPA to provide much-needed items for their student center, including computers, technology, and other school supplies. Bring a school supply donation to the race for CAPA and receive a free race sticker.\r\n\r\nFor the first time in Chilly Bean history, every registered runner will receive a 2018 Chilly Bean Run medal brought to you by Allen Patterson Residential.\r\n\r\nThe deadline for online pre-registration is Wednesday, January 31\r\n\r\nLast year\'s race sold out on race day, so be sure to preregister to reserve your bib number. When ordering online, the 5K is $20 for general registration, $10 for ages 18 and under; runners and walkers present bib for entry into Chili after party. The 10k is $25 for general registration, $15 for ages 18 and under, and the XC Team Member rate for the 5K is $5 (team members only).\r\n\r\nOn the day of the race, the 5K is $25 for general registration, $15 for ages 18 and under; while the 10K is $30 for general registration, $15 for ages 18 and under.\r\n\r\nBoth courses are USATF certified. In addition, Palmetto Running will provide electronic chip timing. The race begins at 10:30 a.m.\r\n\r\nRace packets can be picked up Friday, Feb. 2, from 7 to 9 a.m. and from 2-7 p.m. at the Beaufort Academy Conference Room, and Saturday, Feb. 3 from 8:30 – 10 a.m. at Coosaw Point.\r\n\r\nAfter the run, there will be an awesome chili after party at the Coosaw Point Clubhouse with a live band, chili and fixins\', adult beverages, and kids plates. If you participate in either the run/walk, one ticket for the after party is already included in your registration cost, so don\'t lose your race bib! Registered runners over the age of 21, also get one free beer. Otherwise, chili tickets are $10/ea (ages 10 and under are free) or $40 for a family pass. This includes all the chili you can eat, a kid-friendly event, live music by The Bull Grapes, and adult beverages. A bottomless cup of craft beer costs $15, or $20 for two cups. Tickets can be purchased at the door. Kids concessions will also be available.\r\n\r\nInstead of a cook-off, the following restaurants will be making delicious chili for our after-party. Thank you to the following local restaurants: Boundary Street Café, Q on Bay, Foolish Frog, Fat Patties, Moe\'s Southwest Grill (Bottomless chips!), and Sea Eagle Market.\r\n\r\nVisit www.GetChilly.org to sign up for this event today.', 'Who\'s ready to get chilly?', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'whos-ready-to-get-chilly', '', '', '2018-02-08 08:54:06', '2018-02-08 13:54:06', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34968', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(35132, 4, '2018-02-22 17:55:19', '2018-02-22 22:55:19', '<em>Photo above: Cameron Price, PA-C, and Dan Smith, DO</em>\r\n<h2><i>Beaufort Memorial Hospital opens new Express Care &amp; Occupational Health Clinic</i></h2>\r\nTo speed up care for patients suffering from acute, nonlife-threatening medical issues, Beaufort Memorial Hospital (BMH) has opened a new urgent care clinic at 974 Ribaut Rd.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBeaufort Memorial Express Care &amp; Occupational Health also will serve employees of businesses participating in the hospital’s new Well at Work, a comprehensive wellness program designed to cover everything from pre-employment physicals to workplace injuries.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe clinic initially will be staffed by Dr. Dan Smith, a board-certified family medicine specialist with more than 14 years’ experience, and board-certified physician assistant Cameron Price. Prior to the launch of the clinic, Smith had been practicing at Beaufort Memorial Lowcountry Medical Group for the last three years. During his career, he has served as an ER and urgent care physician at several hospitals, most recently at Hampton Regional Medical Center.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOpen from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, the clinic offers medical care for a wide range of minor ailments and injuries, including the flu, strep throat, sprains and strains, urinary tract infections, vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration and lacerations. Operating hours will expand as the need for services increases.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“As an express care clinic, it’s designed to provide patients with faster access to care if they can’t get in right away to see their doctor,” said Angie Barber, practice operations administrator for Beaufort Memorial Physician Partners. “The clinic will support our primary care practices, easing the demand for same-day appointments and decreasing unnecessary visits to the ER.”&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn addition, companies enrolled in the Well at Work program will be able to send employees suffering workplace injuries to the clinic for expedited medical services, reducing lost time and rising workers’ compensation costs. The clinic also can perform employee physical exams, drug and alcohol testing and biometric screenings, including cholesterol and blood pressure tests.\r\n\r\n“We plan to grow the facility based on the needs of the community,” Barber said. “We’ll expand our hours of operation and add support staff as demand increases for services.”\r\n\r\nBeaufort Memorial Express Care &amp; Occupational Health accepts most insurance, as well as cash and credit cards. For more information, call (843) 524-3344.', 'New urgent care clinic opens in Beaufort', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'new-urgent-care-clinic-opens-in-beaufort', '', '', '2018-02-22 17:55:19', '2018-02-22 22:55:19', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=35132', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(34973, 4, '2018-02-15 18:52:40', '2018-02-15 23:52:40', '<b>Church holds chili </b><b>cookout and silent auction</b>\r\n\r\nRiverview Baptist Church, 2209 Boundary Street, invites everyone to join them for the Annual Chili Cook-Off &amp; Silent Auction on Saturday, February 17th at 4:30 p.m.&nbsp; All funds earned will be donated to missions. The church will also hold a Blood Drive on Friday, February 23 from 4 to 7 p.m.\r\n\r\n<b>Christian Women’s group holds Feb. luncheon</b>\r\n\r\nThe Low Country Christian Women’s Connection will hold its February luncheon at the Hampton Hall Clubhouse on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at 11:30 a.m.&nbsp; Beth Hancock of “Where’d You Get That?” in Beaufort will demonstrate arranging terrific table top decorations. The guest speaker from Pooler, Ga., is Kim Polote, who will sing and speak on “Persistence … Being a ‘Kept Woman.’” Lunch is $25 and must be prepaid and received by Wednesday, February 14.&nbsp; Make checks payable to “CWC Bluffton” and mail them to:&nbsp; Carol Mock, 607 Argent Way, Bluffton, SC&nbsp; 29909.&nbsp; Details, call Carol at&nbsp; (843) 705-7604.\r\n\r\n<b>Lenten </b><b>Luncheon &amp; Lecture series to be held</b>\r\n\r\nEach Tuesday during Lent, the Parish Church of St. Helena sponsors a Lenten service at noon in the Parish Hall at 507 Newcastle Street, downtown Beaufort, followed by a light lunch and lecture.&nbsp;This year, guest preachers from the community will discuss the five-part series titled \"The High Peak of Scriptures\" that looks at Romans 8. The program is free, with a small donation asked to help with the cost of the lunch.&nbsp;A nursery is available by reservation. Call Melissa Davis at 843-522-1712, ext. 215. On Tuesday, Feb. 20, Rev. Jim Wooten of Baptist Church of Beaufort will discuss Part I (Romans 8:1-11) \"No Condemnation.\"\r\n\r\n<b>Get ready for annual&nbsp;</b><b>Bands, Brews &amp; BBQ</b>\r\n\r\nThe 9th annual Bands, Brews &amp; BBQ will bring two days of food, music and fun February 23-24 to Paris Avenue, hosted by the Town of Port Royal. This official South Carolina Barbecue Association sanctioned event kicks off the 2018 season and benefits FRIENDS of Caroline Hospice. General admission passes are available online and at the gate for $10 per day, with children 12 and under free. The sampling of wings&nbsp;Friday&nbsp;night and BBQ&nbsp;Saturday&nbsp;will be available by purchasing tickets for $1. Craft beer and wine will also be available for purchase. For tickets or more information and volunteer opportunities go to friendsofcarolinehospice.org&nbsp;or call&nbsp;843-525- 6257.\r\n\r\n<b>Republican Women’s Club hosts luncheon</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort Republican Women’s Club will hold its 2018 kickoff luncheon on Saturday, Feb. 24 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Tavern at Royal Pines, 139 Frances Marion Circle, Lady’s Island. Guest speakers will be SC State Senator Tom Davis, Beaufort County Councilwoman Alice Howard, and Port Royal Town Councilwoman Mary Beth Gray-Heyward. The cost is $22 per person. For more information, email beaufortrwc@gmail.com.\r\n\r\n<b>Verdier House Dinner &amp; Lecture coming Feb. 26</b>\r\n\r\nArchaeologist Daniel Battle will bring his research on Jewish Troops in the 1779 Battle of Port Royal Island to the Verdier House Dinner &amp; a Lecture Series on Monday, February 26 at 801 Bay Street. Incredibly loyal to the American cause, the Jews of Charleston joined Continental troops to assist the Beaufort militia in the assault from British units.\r\n\r\nDan Battle is an archaeologist with 22 years of experience working with cultural resources. He is a Staff Battlefield Archaeologist for the South Carolina Battlefield Preservation Trust.\r\n\r\nA wine and hors d’oeuvre reception begins at 5:30; the program is 6 – 7 p.m. Admission for members is $15/$25 per member/couple. Non-member admission is $20/$30 per person/couple. Call 843-379-3331 to make reservations. Reservations for Saltus River Grill’s special for lecture ticket-holders may be made by calling Saltus at 843-379-3474.\r\n\r\n<b>AAUW hosts dinner&nbsp;</b><b>and meeting</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) will host Dr. Eve A. Ashby, speaking on the topic “Preventative Care for Women.” The meeting will be held at the First Presbyterian Church, 1201 North Street, Beaufort, on Tuesday, February 27. A catered dinner prepared by Debbi Covington will begin at 6 p.m. and the address by Dr. Ashby will follow. Reservations may be made by calling or texting Peggy Scott at 413-207-1149. AAUW strives to create societal change through non-partisan advocacy on issues impacting women and girls.\r\n\r\n<b>Connoisseur’s Trip&nbsp;</b><b>to visit historic sites</b>\r\n\r\nHistoric Beaufort Foundation is hosting a Connoisseur’s Trip to visit two national historic landmarks on Tuesday, March 6. Spend the day visiting Drayton Hall and Middleton Place along the Ashley River near Charleston. The cost is $145 per person, HBF member rate; $165 for non-members. The event is limited to 20 participants so RSVP by February 21 to Isabella Reeves at ireeves@historicbeaufort.org&nbsp; or 843-379-3331.\r\n\r\n<b>Calling all dresses:&nbsp;</b><b>JSLB Prom Boutique</b>\r\n\r\nHelp Beaufort, Jasper and Hampton county high school girls get the dress of their dreams for free. On Saturday, March 17, the Junior Service League of Beaufort (JSLB) Prom Boutique will open for teenage girls who are in need of a gently used dress for free to wear to the junior/senior prom at their high school. Donations of formal and semi-formal dresses and accessories for this special event are welcome. Drop off locations include: The Beaufort Sound, Lady’s Island; Sugarbelle; Sew Beaufort; Savvy Apple, Port Royal; Amazing Rentals, Hardeeville/Okatie. For more information, visit www.jslbprom.com.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES</strong></p>\r\n<b>Habitat for Humanity</b>\r\n\r\nWondering how you might be able to help LowCountry Habitat for Humanity? Attend their Volunteer Orientation held at 10 a.m. the second Saturday of every month at 616 Parris Island Gateway, Beaufort. Volunteer opportunities exist in every area of operations at LowCountry Habitat; there is a need for all types of abilities and skill levels, from construction to volunteering at the ReStore to serving on committees.&nbsp;For more information, contact Lee McSavaney, volunteer coordinator, at 843-522-3500 or email info@lowcountryhabitat.org.\r\n\r\n<b>Historic Beaufort Foundation&nbsp;</b>\r\n\r\nHistoric Beaufort Foundation is looking for volunteers to be docents or greeters at the Verdier House Museum on Bay Street. Give Jacque Wedler, museum director, a call and she will provide the information needed to become a part of a very important team in the community.&nbsp;Call 843-379-6335 or email jwedler@historicbeaufort.org.', 'What To Do the week of February 15th-21st', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-to-do-the-week-of-february-15th-21st', '', '', '2018-02-15 18:53:44', '2018-02-15 23:53:44', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34973', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(35129, 4, '2018-02-22 17:54:00', '2018-02-22 22:54:00', '<em>Photo above: Beaufort High’s Marcus Spann spins out of the clutches of Berkeley High’s Tylor Sterba during the second period of the 126-pound weight class wrestling match Friday, Feb. 16 to begin the Region 8, Class AAAA Lower State Individual Finals. Spann pinned his Berkeley opponent during the second period. Photo by Bob Sofaly.</em>\r\n\r\nWrestlers from across the region met at Beaufort High School on Friday, Feb. 16, for the Region 8, Class AAAA Lower State Individual Finals. Beaufort High was one of 17 teams present, with athletes looking to place high enough to qualify to represent their school during the state match in Columbia.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBeaufort High’s Head Wrestling Coach Travis Wynn said the top four winners in each weight class will move on the state championship. “All of these wrestlers have worked very hard and pushed to be the best athletes they can be,” he said. “They are a great group of guys who will represent Beaufort High School with distinction.”\r\n\r\nThe individual state championship match will be held this weekend, Feb. 23-24 at the Anderson Civic Center in Anderson, S.C.\r\n\r\nIn addition to Beaufort High, wrestlers from Battery Creek and Whale Branch participated in the event.\r\n\r\nBattery Creek featured three champions as Zacheus Magwood (152), Ahman Smalls (195) and Khalil Chisolm (220) each finished first.\r\n\r\nFor Beaufort High, both Luis Pantoja (120) and Marcus Spann (126) qualified for the state tournament.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhale Branch’s Jamel Moultrie (145) and Tyrell Chaplin-Feagin (160) also each finished first.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHere are the wrestlers from Beaufort High, Battery Creek and Whale Branch who have qualified for the South Carolina High School League’s individual wrestling championships, and their weight class:\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Class 4A</b></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">113: Jacob Workman, Beaufort</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">120: Luis Pantoja, Beaufort</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">126: Marcus Spann, Beaufort</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">145: Justin Campbell, Beaufort</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">152: James Dagin, Beaufort</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">195: Aaron Wiess, Beaufort</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Class 3A</b></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">152: Zacheus Magwood, Battery Creek</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">160: Eduardo Almanza-Castillo, Battery Creek</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">195: Ahman Smalls, Battery Creek</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">220: Khalil Chisolm, Battery Creek</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Class 2A</b></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">106: Malik Moultrie, Whale Branch</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">120: James Jackson, Whale Branch</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">145: Jamel Moultrie, Whale Branch</p>', 'Wrestling for a top spot', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'wrestling-for-a-top-spot', '', '', '2018-02-22 17:54:00', '2018-02-22 22:54:00', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=35129', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(34977, 4, '2018-02-15 18:55:35', '2018-02-15 23:55:35', '<b>Dear Mr. Samuel Levin,</b>\r\n\r\nThere are those who say that public hearings, such as those held by the Beaufort Metropolitan Planning Commission, are just for show, but the Whitehall Point experience shows that is not always the case.\r\n\r\nThe purpose of this open letter is to provide feedback to you and your colleagues, based upon the Revised Development Plan for Whitehall Point, recently submitted with your signature, and to say thank you.\r\n\r\nDuring the course of previous Whitehall Point plan reviews, we (citizens and groups concerned about the development of Whitehall Point) asked that the monolithic apartment buildings not be placed on the property. You have responded by removing the apartments, and distributing a smaller contingent of residents in cottage-type homes at Whitehall Point.\r\n\r\nIt was requested that there be a dramatic reduction of concrete and asphalt on the 19 acres, that there be more open land. You have responded with several open areas, and you have specified pervious materials for parking, streets, and walkways throughout the community, which will dramatically improve drainage from the property, and will lessen the amount of polluted storm runoff that will enter Beaufort River and Factory Creek. And, you have specified a meandering pervious walkway, also previously suggested, along the Beaufort River boundary of the property.\r\n\r\nWe residents of Beaufort city and county recognize the genius of having assisted living and independent living facilities in such close proximity, as they are mutually-dependent to some extent, and much needed in our community.\r\n\r\nSo thank you for all you have done to make Whitehall Point a more environmentally-friendly, walkable community, and also your plans to return a commercial restaurant to Whitehall, which has been sorely missed and much needed today on Lady’s Island.\r\n\r\nFinally, after studying data concerning the increasing trend in vehicle accidents involving injuries in zip code 29907 for the past several years, I can only request that any efforts on your part to further reduce the number of residential vehicles accessing Sea Island Parkway going downtown daily from Whitehall Point will do much to alleviate grid lock at the bridge, as well as future accidents and the inevitable need for expedient evacuation of the Sea Islands when named storm incidents occur.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><b>Fereol de Gastyne, Beaufort</b></p>', 'Open letter to local developer of Whitehall Point', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'open-letter-to-local-developer-of-whitehall-point', '', '', '2018-02-15 18:55:35', '2018-02-15 23:55:35', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34977', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(34979, 4, '2018-02-15 18:59:15', '2018-02-15 23:59:15', 'Members of the Battery Creek Future Farmers of America (FFA) Chapter traveled to Georgetown, SC, on Saturday, February 3, to compete in the state Wildlife Career Development Event.\r\n\r\nThese development events build on what is learned in agricultural classes and encourage students to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of wildlife conservation and management, plant identification, and basic management practices for native wildlife species.\r\n\r\nBattery Creek FFA team placed sixth in the event with team members Amanda Taylor, Maggie Holm, Delainee Roberts, and Zoe Wills. Beth Ann Melton is the agriculture teacher and FFA advisor for the Battery Creek chapter.\r\n\r\nThe event was sponsored and hosted by Horry-Georgetown Technical College.\r\n\r\nThe South Carolina FFA Association has more than 7,000 members across the state with the mission to develop leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_34980\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"567\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/2018-Wildlife-Team.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-34980\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-34980\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/2018-Wildlife-Team.jpg\" alt=\"2018 Wildlife Team\" width=\"567\" height=\"756\"></a> 2018 Wildlife Team[/caption]', 'Battery Creek FFA team recognized', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'battery-creek-ffa-team-recognized', '', '', '2018-07-12 10:58:35', '2018-07-12 14:58:35', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34979', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(34981, 4, '2018-02-15 19:00:36', '2018-02-16 00:00:36', '<b>Beaufort Academy players selected for all-region teams</b>\r\n\r\nThe following girls Beaufort Academy basketball players were selected to the SCISA Region IV All-Region Team: First Team, Karolina Struharova; Second Team, Amelia Huebel and Kendall Duncan. Also, BA Coach Lillian Aldred was selected as Region Co-Coach of the Year. The girls team finished the regular season 13-7 overall and 8-4 in region play. SCISA state playoffs start Friday, Feb. 16. The only BA boys player selected to the 2017-18 SCISA AA Region IV All-Region First Team was sophomore Dawson Coleman.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>GIRLS\' HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL</b></span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Beaufort Academy</b></p>\r\n<b>• Beaufort Academy defeats St. Andrew\'s in regular-season finale: </b>Beaufort Academy pulled away to defeat host St. Andrew\'s 61-35 in a girls\' high school basketball regular-season finale last Friday, Feb. 9. Karolina Struharova led Beaufort Academy with a game-high 24 points, Amelia Huebel added 11 points, and Kendall Duncan netted nine points.\r\n\r\n<b>• Beaufort Academy 60, Thomas Heyward Academy 32: </b>Karolina Struharova scored a game-high 20 points to lead Beaufort Academy past host Thomas Heyward Academy 60-32 on Tuesday, Feb. 6. Beaufort Academy downed Thomas Heyward Academy for its 12th win in the 2017-18 season. Amelia Huebel added 16 points, while Emily Ann Hiers netted nine points. &nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Beaufort High School</b></p>\r\n<b>• Beaufort High levels Hilton Head High, 40-15: </b>The Beaufort High girls\' basketball team defeated visiting Hilton Head High 40-15 last Thursday to claim its spot heading into the upcoming Class 4A Playoffs.\r\n\r\nBeaufort High prevailed easily on Senior Night, moving ahead in the first half and never faltering after halftime. Brittany Linton led the Lady Eagles with a game-high 13 points, and Jhaniya Lynch added 10 points in the victory.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>BOYS\' HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL</b></span></p>\r\n<b>• Beaufort High fall to Hilton Head High: </b>Beaufort High lost to visiting Hilton Head High in a varsity boys\' high school basketball game as the Seahawks pulled away to win 58-42 last Thursday night. Beaufort High started strong. The Eagles led 10-9 at the conclusion of the first quarter but couldn\'t maintain an advantage over Hilton Head High.\r\n\r\n<b>• Beaufort Academy drops game at Thomas Heyward Academy: </b>Beaufort Academy fell short in its bid to notch a win on the road on Tuesday, Feb. 6 as host Thomas Heyward Academy held on to win 56-49. With the loss, Beaufort Academy dropped to 6-11 overall and 3-9 in the region. Dawson Coleman scored a game-high 21 points for the Eagles, while Thomas Holladay added 12 points.&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING</b></span></p>\r\n<b>• </b>Beaufort High varsity wrestling will hold Individual Lower State qualifiers at the school on Friday, Feb. 16 at 5 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 17, at 10 a.m.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>COLLEGE&nbsp;FOOTBALL&nbsp;</b></span></p>\r\n<b>• </b>Whale Branch Early College High School graduate Dee Delaney has earned an invite to the NFL Combine. He will be one of the 300 college players to compete in the event Feb. 27-March 5 in Indianapolis.&nbsp;', 'Sports briefs for February 15th-21st', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'sports-briefs-for-february-15th-21st', '', '', '2018-02-15 19:00:36', '2018-02-16 00:00:36', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34981', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(35123, 4, '2018-02-22 17:50:33', '2018-02-22 22:50:33', '<em>Pictured from above left to right: Michelle Onoff, Julian Alicknavitch, and Beaufort Academy Head of School, Dr. Dan Durbin. Photo provided.</em>\r\n\r\nBeaufort Academy and the Thomas H. Horton, Jr. Memorial Scholarship committee announced the 13th annual scholarship recipient, junior Julian Alicknavitch, son of Michelle Onoff and Victor Alicknavitch.\r\n\r\nTom Horton was a beloved teacher and coach at Beaufort Academy for 23 years.&nbsp; In 2003, Mr. Horton passed away, leaving a legacy behind at the school. His family established the Thomas H. Horton Jr. Memorial Scholarship in 2004 to memorialize his life, and commemorate his contributions to the development of the minds and characters of students.\r\n\r\nDue to Mr. Horton’s love of travel, the scholarship is designated to give Beaufort Academy students a chance to participate in a summer study abroad program. Julian, the 2018 recipient, inspired to see a different&nbsp;part of the world from someone else\'s point of view, will be planning on visiting&nbsp;Peru, where he will be taken to Cusco into the Andes Mountains where their group stays in a native village.&nbsp; He&nbsp;will be studying the history of this civilization, how they lived, how they grew their food in the high altitudes, and how they lived their daily lives.\r\n\r\nDuring the last 12 years, the scholarship has allowed recipients the chance to study abroad in a variety of locations including England, Italy, Scotland, Switzerland, Spain, France, Peru, Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands.', 'BA student named the 2018 Thomas H. Horton Jr. Scholarship recipient', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'ba-student-named-the-2018-thomas-h-horton-jr-scholarship-recipient', '', '', '2018-07-12 10:58:35', '2018-07-12 14:58:35', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=35123', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(35124, 4, '2018-02-22 17:50:26', '2018-02-22 22:50:26', '<h3>By Pamela Brownstein</h3>\r\nA.J. Croce, son of the late musician Jim Croce, will be performing “Two Generations of American Music” at the USCB Center for the Arts in Beaufort on Saturday, March 3. At this very special show, A.J. and his band will play some of his dad\'s best known songs, songs that influenced them both and his own work.\r\n\r\n“It stays fresh, stays fun,” Croce said of the show. “It’s really enjoyable.”\r\n\r\nWith an ensemble that includes electric and acoustic guitar, bass guitar, and piano, audiences should expect an upbeat, energetic stage presence. Croce, a Nashville-based musician who has toured with legends such as B.B. King and James Brown, said, “We’ve got a great group of musicians, and it’s critical to have the entertainment factor.”\r\n\r\n“It’s going to be a fantastic show and everyone, young or old, will enjoy A.J.’s incredible talent,” said Center for the Arts Director Bonnie Hargrove.\r\n\r\nA.J. (short for Adrian James) Croce started touring and performing when he was 18. “I had known what I wanted to do for all my life,” he said.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNow at age 46, Croce has been featured on The Late Show, The Tonight Show, The Today Show, CNN, MTV, and VH1. His nine albums have been released by both major and independent labels and he has had 17 singles on the Top 20 charts.\r\n\r\nHe has touched many genres of music during his career — blues, jazz, Americana — but his sound can best be described as “soulful music of all varieties. Soulful means heartfelt, there’s no questioning the sincerity of the songwriting,” Croce said. “I’m not trying to play old music, but I want to pay respect for what came before.”\r\n\r\nThroughout his career, people expected A.J. Croce to play his father’s songs, but he never did, until he came up with the idea for this show — a little bit of his dad, a little bit of his own work, and a little bit of the blues. “It would be more interesting to me to be able to play music that influenced both of us,” A.J. Croce said. “Like the old blues, stuff that we both love.”\r\n\r\nOn his most recent album, Just Like Medicine, which was released last August, Croce was able to collaborate with many artists, including Grammy award-winning singer Vince Gill, Steve Cropper,&nbsp;David Hood and the McCrary Sisters. He said initially he wrote a song with Dan Penn, a longtime writer and producer from Muscle Shoals. But after listening to the song, Croce realized it might be the beginning of an album, and from there he worked with many talented musicians to create a contemporary collection of songs that have distinct roots in blues and an old school sound. The album even features an unreleased track that was written by his dad, called “Name of the Game.”\r\n\r\nAnyone with any reverence for classic rock and roll will recognize Jim Croce’s songs such as “Operator,” “I’ve Got A Name,” and “Bad, Bad Leroy Brown,” which reached the number one spot on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Chart in July 1973. Tragically, two months later, Jim Croce died in a plane crash, when A.J. was only 2 years old.\r\n\r\n“A lot of people don’t realize his whole career was recorded in 18 months,” A.J. said about his father’s brief, but enduring, body of work.\r\n\r\nHe added, “When it comes to lyrics, you can’t get more honest or soulful than my dad.”\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>IF YOU GO:</b></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">What: Two Generations of American Music</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Where: USCB Center for the Arts, 801 Carteret Street, downtown Beaufort</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">When: Saturday, March 3 at 7:30 p.m.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Cost: Tickets are $35 for adults, $30 for seniors and military, and $15 for students.&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Contact: Call 843-521-4145 or email Bonnie Hargrove at bhargrov@uscb.edu.&nbsp;</p>', 'A.J. Croce brings soulful show to Beaufort', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'a-j-croce-brings-soulful-show-to-beaufort', '', '', '2018-02-22 17:50:26', '2018-02-22 22:50:26', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=35124', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(34984, 4, '2018-02-15 19:03:20', '2018-02-16 00:03:20', '<em>Photo above:&nbsp;A cookie rally was held in January with Girl Scouts of Eastern South Carolina Service Unit 636 at Beaufort County Building in Laurel Bay.</em>\r\n\r\nThe members of Girl Scout Troop 4105 of St. Helena Island have been busy recently. They held a Kickoff for Cookie sale safety dinner at the Lady’s Island-St. Helena Fire Station 24 Polowana on Dataw Island. A couple weeks later, the troop held a pasta party at the fire station and welcomed Officer Fripp as a speaker. Special thanks to Penn Center for sponsoring food for the dinner and Officer Fripp for serving the community.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Girl-Scouts-listen-to-Officer-Fripp-at-local-pasta-party.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-34985\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-34985\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Girl-Scouts-listen-to-Officer-Fripp-at-local-pasta-party.jpg\" alt=\"Girl Scouts listen to Officer Fripp at local pasta party\" width=\"1808\" height=\"1900\"></a>', 'Scout It Out', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'scout-it-out', '', '', '2018-02-15 19:03:20', '2018-02-16 00:03:20', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34984', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(34986, 4, '2018-02-15 19:02:43', '2018-02-16 00:02:43', '<h3>By Celia Strong</h3>\r\nSometimes with wines, like other things in life, we have to look beyond the surface and see what’s inside. You can’t tell a book by its cover, they say, so maybe you can’t always tell a wine by its label? I think there are many wines we might fall in love with, regardless of what we might think of their labels.\r\n\r\nOur grape this week is Malbec. Over time, I have tasted and enjoyed a range of wines made from this grape. There are as many versions of it as most other grapes — some heavier, some smoother textured, some fruitier. The more we try, the more we have to choose from on our lists of wine we like. Longer lists with more choices are always good.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMost Malbec wines come from Argentina. This grape made its way to this South American country in the late 19th century, where it adapted and thrived in the soil, climate and high elevation vineyards that are 5,000 feet above sea level. Malbec grapes have dark, purple skins that are slightly thinner compared to many other varieties. And they smaller than the Malbec grapes grown in France with vine clusters that are tighter and smaller. Argentine wines are fruitier, their textures are smoother and juicier, and their tannins are not as intense as their French cousins.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMalbec flavors can range from black cherry in cooler climates (like Cahors, France, Patagonia, or Washington state) to raspberry to plum to blackberry in warmer climates (Mendoza). On top of the basic fruit flavors, there are also pomegranate and blueberry, with milk nuances, chocolate, cocoa powder, molasses, black pepper, violets, vanilla, coconut, leather (depending on oak treatment) and sweet tobacco. Interestingly, the complex and intense flavors of Argentine Malbec wines makes many tasters think they have much more oak barrel aging than they do. The finish of many Malbec wines includes some smokiness.\r\n\r\nWith food, these wines can be very flexible. They go well with lean meats, beef obviously, but also ostrich and buffalo. Smoother juicier style ones can pair successfully with seafood and roast poultry and duck. They go well with a variety of cheeses such as Manchego, blue, aged Gouda and cheddar, and cheese from goat milk. Also, they complement earthy flavors like mushrooms and cumin.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe winery for this week’s wine is Robert Mondavi — which is why I warned not to judge a wine by its label. Well known for its higher tier wines from Napa, this winery is responsible for getting many of America’s wine drinkers started. Mondavi was an innovator. When Americans didn’t like Sauvignon Blanc, years ago, he made one blended with a tiny bit of Semillon and called it Fumé Blanc. There were acres of Zinfandel growing in California, many of them old vines, when Americans didn’t like dry red wines, so Mondavi made White Zinfandel. When we did start liking drier wines, red and white, we couldn’t all afford Napa Cabernets. He made Woodbridge. And, later, he introduced Robert Mondavi Private Selection wines. Not only did Mondavi make great wines, he made great wines at every level so everyone could enjoy good wine.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOur wine is the Robert Mondavi Private Selection Malbec, which is made from grapes grown in Mendoza, Argentina. This wine is full of intense blackberry, plum, blueberry and pomegranate flavors. It has hints of smoke, vanilla, coconut, coffee and chocolate. It is medium bodied with a smooth, juicy texture and goes with a multitude of foods. But, more than that, it’s just right for sipping at length, glass after glass. A delicious Malbec like this is a treasure, and a welcome departure from typical every day Napa wines. Remember, it’s not what the label says, but what’s in your glass. For only $7.99. Enjoy.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<i>Celia Strong works at Bill’s Liquor &amp; Fine Wines on Lady’s Island.</i>', 'Mondavi Malbec proves you can’t judge a wine by its label', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'mondavi-malbec-proves-you-cant-judge-a-wine-by-its-label', '', '', '2018-02-15 19:02:43', '2018-02-16 00:02:43', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34986', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(34989, 4, '2018-02-15 19:03:14', '2018-02-16 00:03:14', 'The 2018 Friends of the Beaufort Library’s Books Sandwiched In program is continuing to grow audiences who love literature.\r\n\r\nGene Rugala and Connie Farrell Scuderi, co-chairs of Books Sandwiched In, along with other volunteers help provide free refreshments and coffee for the events, which take place on Mondays from noon - 1 p.m. at the USCB Center for the Arts, 805 Carteret Street, Beaufort.\r\n\r\nRemaining presentations include:\r\n\r\nFeb. 12 – <i>Driving with the Devil:&nbsp; Southern Moonshine, Detroit Wheels and the Birth of NASCAR</i> by Neal Thompson, reviewed by Ted Barber.\r\n\r\nFeb. 19 – <i>The Bad-Ass Librarians of Timbuktu </i>by Joshua Hammer, reviewed by Laurie McCall and Elijah Heywood, Jr.\r\n\r\nFeb. 26 – <i>The Club Dumas </i>by Arturo Perez-Reverte and <i>The Shadow of the Wind </i>by Carlos Ruiz Zafon, reviewed by David and Lorrie Anderson, owners of Nevermore Books.\r\n\r\nMarch 5 – <i>Dead Wake</i> by Erik Larson, reviewed by TCL History Professor Greg Mauriocourt\r\n\r\nThis year’s program concludes on March 12 with a presentation by author and native of Beaufort, Valerie Sayers, who will be discussing her first novel,&nbsp; <i>Who Do You Love</i>.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Friends of Beaufort Library is an all-volunteer group that supports the Beaufort, Lobeco and St. Helena libraries. For more information, visit friendsofthebeaufortlibrary.com or contact Lolita Huckaby Watson at 843-812-6490.', 'Books Sandwiched In continues', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'books-sandwiched-in-continues', '', '', '2018-02-15 19:03:14', '2018-02-16 00:03:14', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34989', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(34992, 4, '2018-02-15 19:05:08', '2018-02-16 00:05:08', '[caption id=\"attachment_34994\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"232\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/SuzanneWolf_headshot.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-34994\"><img class=\" wp-image-34994\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/SuzanneWolf_headshot.jpg\" alt=\"Suzanne Wolf\" width=\"232\" height=\"348\"></a> Suzanne Wolf[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_34993\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"232\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Maureen-Chapman-CNM-headshot.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-34993\"><img class=\" wp-image-34993\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Maureen-Chapman-CNM-headshot.jpg\" alt=\"Maureen Chapman\" width=\"232\" height=\"348\"></a> Maureen Chapman[/caption]\r\n\r\nBeaufort Memorial Hospital has merged its two women’s health care practices. Beaufort Memorial Gynecology Specialists, the Port Royal office of Dr. Patricia Thompson, is now part of Beaufort Memorial Obstetrics &amp; Gynecology Specialists, a full-service practice with offices in both Beaufort and Bluffton.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDr. Thompson is currently on a leave of absence. Her certified nurse practitioner, Suzanne Wolf, and certified nurse-midwife Maureen Chapman, have joined the OB-GYN Specialists team that includes board-certified physicians Dr. Christopher Benson, Marlena Mattingly and Gregory Miller, certified registered nurse practitioner Maggie Bisceglia, and certified nurse-midwives Janna Jones Kersh and Catherine Tambroni-Parker. Wolf will be seeing patients in both Beaufort and Bluffton, while Chapman will see patients in Bluffton exclusively.\r\n\r\nLocated in Suite 210 of Beaufort Medical Plaza, 989 Ribaut Road, Beaufort Memorial Obstetrics &amp; Gynecology Specialists is equipped with the latest screening and diagnostic technology. The practice recently opened a second full-service office in Suite 101 of Bluffton Medical Services at 7 Arley Way. To schedule an appointment with any of Beaufort Memorial Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialists’ health care providers, call 843-522-7820.', 'Beaufort Memorial Hospital merges two OBGYN practices', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-memorial-hospital-merges-two-obgyn-practices', '', '', '2018-02-15 19:07:50', '2018-02-16 00:07:50', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34992', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(34995, 4, '2018-02-15 19:04:20', '2018-02-16 00:04:20', 'A flooring and cabinet store, along with three additional restaurants wil open in Beaufort Town Center this spring.\r\n\r\nWith businesses including retail, grocery, hotels, 13 restaurants, and professional services including healthcare, dental, personal care, fitness, investment advisors, banks, lawyers, accountants and engineers, Beaufort Town Center is achieving its goal of becoming a lifestyle center for the region. “It’s gratifying to see so many businesses succeeding. Adding more businesses to the center just adds to the excitement,” said Hollie Mitchell, a 303 Associates manager for Beaufort Town Center.\r\n\r\nBeaufort Town Center’s remaining availabilities range from virtual offices, executive suites, office space, retail, and restaurant spaces. Located on Boundary Street, Beaufort Town Center is continuously growing and adapting to accommodate business needs.', 'Beaufort Town Center welcomes new business', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-town-center-welcomes-new-business', '', '', '2018-02-15 19:04:20', '2018-02-16 00:04:20', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34995', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(35117, 4, '2018-02-22 17:47:33', '2018-02-22 22:47:33', '<em>Photo above:&nbsp;Capt. John Robinson, left, of the Beaufort/Port Royal Fire Department, and Port Royal Mayor Sam Murray, right, watch as Chief Reece Bertholf reads the inscription from the plaque during the re-dedication of the Port Royal Fire Station on Paris Ave. in honor of former Town Councilman Vernon DeLoach on Tuesday, Feb, 20.&nbsp;</em><em>DeLoach had also served as chief of the Port Royal Volunteer Fire Dept.&nbsp;</em><em>Tuesday marked the one-year anniversary of DeLoach’s death at age 88. Photo by Bob Sofaly.</em>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Fire station dedicated to Deloach', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'fire-station-dedicated-to-deloach', '', '', '2018-02-22 17:47:33', '2018-02-22 22:47:33', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=35117', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(34998, 4, '2018-02-15 19:05:31', '2018-02-16 00:05:31', 'According to Turbeville Insurance Agency, water damage is the most common reason for a home insurance claim. So Flo Technologies has created a smart home device called Flo that&nbsp; proactively monitors a home’s water supply and can detect leaks as small as a drip per minute anywhere in the home.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAfter having the system installed on your home’s main supply line and downloading the app, Flo can immediately identify whether you have a leak in your home or not. If there is a leak, Flo will alert you to the&nbsp;vulnerability&nbsp;in your pipes and you can schedule maintenance or shut off the water directly from the mobile app. Also, if you’re on vacation and away from your smart phone, and&nbsp; a burst pipe occurs, Flo will take action on your behalf by automatically shutting off the water and preventing flooding to your home.\r\n\r\nSouth Carolinians have faced all kinds of natural disasters in the last few years from Hurricane Matthew and the 1,000-year flood to extreme winter storms in Beaufort and Charleston. Having an extra smart home device to control your home’s water is designed to give homeowners extra piece of mind.\r\n\r\nFor more information about Flo, visit www.meetflo.com. As an added bonus, some home insurance policies will provide a discount on your annual homeowners policy if you install Flo. Talk to any local Turbeville Insurance agents to find out if you qualify for added savings.', 'Smart home device can protect home from leaks', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'smart-home-device-can-protect-home-from-leaks', '', '', '2018-02-15 19:05:31', '2018-02-16 00:05:31', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=34998', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(35002, 4, '2018-02-15 19:08:00', '2018-02-16 00:08:00', '<b>Fire districts&nbsp;</b><b>extinguish brush fire</b>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Burton-FD_Brush-Fire-Trask_020718a.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-35003\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-35003\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Burton-FD_Brush-Fire-Trask_020718a.jpg\" alt=\"Burton FD_Brush Fire Trask_020718a\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\"></a>\r\n\r\nThe Burton Fire District and the Sheldon Fire District extinguished a half-acre brush fire on Trask Parkway on February 7.\r\n\r\nJust after 11:30 a.m., the Burton Fire District responded to a reported brush fire by Garrett Smalls Road. Firefighters arrived and located a small moving brush fire on the side of Trask Parkway. Due to the lack of hydrants in the area, the Burton Fire District requested assistance from the Sheldon Fire District, which dispatched a water tanker.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt took firefighters approximately an hour and a half to extinguish the fire. No structures were damaged, though traffic on Trask Parkway slowed while firefighters worked to put out the flames. The Burton Fire District has responded to 10 brush-grass fires so far in 2018.\r\n\r\n<b>One injured in&nbsp;</b><b>two car wreck</b>\r\n\r\nThe Burton Fire District responded to a motor vehicle accident on Trask Parkway just before 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 9, in front of 2842 Trask Parkway by Poppy Hill Circle. Firefighters arrived to a two vehicle accident between a passenger vehicle and a pickup truck. The male driver of the passenger vehicle, who was wearing a seat belt, sustained what appeared to be non-life threatening injuries. The driver of the pickup was not injured. An east bound lane and a west bound lane of Trask Parkway were blocked while emergency crews assisted the injured driver.', 'Public safety briefs for February 15th-21st', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'public-safety-briefs-for-february-15th-21st', '', '', '2018-02-15 19:08:00', '2018-02-16 00:08:00', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=35002', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(35006, 4, '2018-02-15 19:11:56', '2018-02-16 00:11:56', '<h3>By Bill Rauch</h3>\r\nFirst it was the traffic, then it was the brazen midday break-in, that raised suspicions in the quiet waterfront Lady’s Island neighborhood.\r\n\r\nDaytime hold-ups just don’t happen there.\r\n\r\nAnd generally there are more dog-walkers on the street than cars.\r\n\r\nA moment’s online sleuthing led a concerned neighbor to conclude that “a leader in the Southeast kratom industry” was operating down the street.\r\n\r\nWhy would the neighbor think that?\r\n\r\nBecause that’s exactly what it says on Beaufort Kratom’s webpage.\r\n\r\n“What’s this kratom?” they then asked. And, “Is it OK for them to be selling the stuff in a residential neighborhood?”\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Beaufort-Kratom-sales-page.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-35010\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-35010\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Beaufort-Kratom-sales-page.png\" alt=\"Beaufort Kratom sales page\" width=\"496\" height=\"587\"></a>\r\n\r\nMeasured in kilos, and packed in clear plastic vacuum-sealed bags with barely professional markings, the ground-into-powder dried leaves of the exotic plant resemble the contraband that law enforcement agencies are fond of having photographed surrounded by stolen firearms and stacks of cash after big drug busts.\r\n\r\nBut kratom’s not contraband — at least not in South Carolina.\r\n\r\nIts defenders say in mild doses — much like a cup of strong coffee — the herb aids relaxation, it aids in focusing attention, and is a mild stimulant.\r\n\r\nDetractors say the drug is addictive with users experiencing side effects when they try to quit such as insomnia, nausea, vomiting, runny eyes, anxiousness, depression and more.\r\n\r\nThe neighbor wondered then, quite reasonably, why the company’s website announces in big red letters at the top that Beaufort Kratom won’t ship to Alabama, Vermont, Tennessee, Arkansas, Rhode Island and Wisconsin?\r\n\r\nBecause the sale of kratom is illegal in those states.\r\n\r\nMoreover, last week U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb released a statement officially labeling kratom an opioid because upon analysis in the federal government’s laboratories, two of the five most prevalent compounds in kratom were shown to latch on to the human body’s opioid receptors in just the same way opioids do. Without saying so specifically, the clear implication of Commissioner Gottlieb’s statement was that the government’s research indicated that kratom is addictive. The 44 recent deaths linked to use of the drug were also noted in the commissioner’s stern warning.\r\n\r\nNext will come the federal government’s determination whether to follow the lead of the handful of states that have outlawed kratom and add the drug to the FDA’s list of Schedule One drugs that would make its sale illegal under any circumstances.\r\n\r\nThat coming fight will be a closely fought one because kratom is not derived from opium poppy pods, as are the other opiates.&nbsp; Kratom comes from the coffee family and is known to grow best in Myanmar, Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea and Thailand, all places that are known for growing gourmet coffee. Plus, its defenders say, with some addicts kratom in stronger doses is said to be more effective as a treatment for opioid addiction than the FDA-approved methadone, buprenorphine and naltrexone.\r\n\r\nThat’s important, if it can be shown conclusively. But there’s been relatively little research done on the subject, and no more will be done if the government puts kratom on its Schedule One list.\r\n\r\nThe outcome of that big Washington fight, while vitally important to the local company’s long term business prospects, is not Beaufort Kratom’s most pressing challenge. That challenge comes next week when the company’s representatives will appear in Beaufort County Magistrate’s Court for a Code Enforcement citation hearing.\r\n\r\nThat’s because when the company first applied for its business license, according to Acting Beaufort County Administrator Josh Gruber, it represented that its business activity would be “drug counsellor.”&nbsp; But when the county’s business license inspectors paid the business a visit last week they found the business activities being pursued there allegedly included retail sales — sales of kratom in its powder, pill and liquid forms.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHome businesses are expected to be low impact to surrounding neighborhoods. Employees parking at all hours of the day and night to prepare and deliver orders for shipping, and customers driving in-and-out to pick up pouches of their powder or pills can increase that impact beyond what is expected.\r\n\r\nFirst and last at the upcoming Magistrate’s Court hearing, as in so many halls of government these days, the underlying issue will be traffic.\r\n\r\nNot drug trafficking.\r\n\r\nVehicular traffic on a quiet Lady’s Island street.\r\n\r\n<i>Bill Rauch was the mayor of Beaufort from 1999-2008. Email Bill at TheRauchReport@gmail.com.</i>', 'Mysterious Lady\'s Island herb shop cited', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'mysterious-ladys-island-herb-shop-cited', '', '', '2018-02-15 19:11:56', '2018-02-16 00:11:56', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=35006', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(35007, 4, '2018-02-15 19:11:50', '2018-02-16 00:11:50', '<em>Photo above: In the southwest corner of the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) in Beaufort, at the junction of Trask Parkway and Geiger Boulevard, is a small aviation heritage park containing five retired fighter jets, including an F-4 Phantom and a F-18 Hornet. Can our readers guess the others? Send your answers to theislandnews@gmail.com. Photo by Ron Callari.</em>\r\n\r\nTo submit a Lowcountry Life photo, you must be the photographer or have permission to submit the photo to be published in The Island News. Please submit high resolution photos and include a description and/or names of the people in the picture and the name of the photographer. Email your photos to theislandnews@gmail.com.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_35009\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"3000\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Oak-bleached-habersham.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-35009\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-35009\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Oak-bleached-habersham.jpg\" alt=\"Gordon Fritz — biologist, local environmental activist and member of the city of Beaufort Tree and Park Advisory Commission — said he usually likes to photograph large live Southern oaks. But last week while in Habersham, he discovered this dead oak along the edge of the salt marsh and realized that even in death, these trees retain their iconic place in our environment.\" width=\"3000\" height=\"1544\"></a> Gordon Fritz — biologist, local environmental activist and member of the city of Beaufort Tree and Park Advisory Commission — said he usually likes to photograph large live Southern oaks. But last week while in Habersham, he discovered this dead oak along the edge of the salt marsh and realized that even in death, these trees retain their iconic place in our environment.[/caption]', 'Lowcountry Life', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'lowcountry-life-68', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:27:07', '2018-07-12 15:27:07', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=35007', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(35013, 4, '2018-02-15 19:14:12', '2018-02-16 00:14:12', '<em>Photo above: Bridges Prep Teacher of the Year Diana Price surprised with flowers and balloons Tuesday with (l-r) Board of Director member Tom Angelo, Board Chair Dee Matthew, Diana Price, and Chris Wilson.</em>\r\n\r\nDiana Price, an experienced science teacher in her first year at Bridges Prep, brings determination and compassion to the classroom – and now she brings the title of Bridges Prep Teacher of the Year.\r\n\r\nMembers of the Bridges Prep Board of Directors, Interim Head of School Chris Wilson and Interim Assistant Head of School Dr. Sherri Herbst surprised Price in the Upper School lunchroom last week with the award.\r\n\r\n“Diana Price finds ways to connect with each student, and she works hard to make sure each student learns something in her classroom, even if science isn’t their strong suit,” Board Chair Dee Matthews said. “It’s a special gift and we are so pleased to have her at Bridges.”\r\n\r\nAs Bridges Prep’s Teacher of the Year, Price’s next step will be to submit paperwork for the S.C. Charter School District statewide Teacher of the Year. Her teaching peers at Bridges Prep voted her as the school’s Teacher of the Year.\r\n\r\n“From her first week in the Upper School at Bridges, we could all tell we had something special in her,” Wilson said. “We expect more great things from her and from all her students because of the magic in her classroom.”\r\n\r\nPrice earned her bachelor’s degree in secondary education and a Master’s of Science in biological sciences at Clemson University.\r\n\r\n“I recognize that all of my students are at different levels in their learning,” Price said. “Some are great speakers, others are talented at designing things, and some are clever with numbers. I have a duty to all students as they enter my classroom to recognize their potential, embrace their strengths, and work on developing their weaknesses.\r\n\r\n“It is my end goal,” she said, “that all of my students I have the honor to teach leave my classroom knowing three significant things: They are capable, they are loved, and they should never stop learning.”\r\n\r\nA deep desire to be close to the ocean motivated her and her husband to move to Beaufort, she said. At Beaufort High, she taught Anatomy &amp; Physiology Honors, Anatomy &amp; Physiology College Preparatory, and Principles of Biomedical Sciences.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPrice joined Bridges Prep in 2017. At Bridges, she teaches Earth Science, Biology, Anatomy &amp; Physiology, and STEM. She is bringing the National Honor Society to Bridges and jumped into the role of treasurer for the Bridges Parent Teacher Organization.\r\n\r\nTo learn more about Bridges Preparatory School, visit www.bridgesprep.org or call 843-982-7737.', 'Diana Price named Bridges Prep Teacher of the Year', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'diana-price-named-bridges-prep-teacher-of-the-year', '', '', '2018-07-12 10:58:35', '2018-07-12 14:58:35', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=35013', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(35014, 4, '2018-02-15 19:14:17', '2018-02-16 00:14:17', '<em>Photo above:&nbsp;Beaufort High School athletes Alyssa Martinez, left, and classmate Reggie Jones, Jr., signed letters of intent to attend college on athletic scholarships. Martinez will attend William Peace University and play lacrosse. Jones will attend Limestone College on a dual football and track scholarship. Photo by Bob Sofaly.</em>\r\n\r\nSurrounded by coaches, family and friends, two Beaufort High School seniors signed letters of intent to attend college on full athletic scholarships.\r\n\r\nAlyssa Martinez signed her letter to attend William Peace University in Raleigh, N.C., and play lacrosse. Her scholarship is the first of its kind to be earned at BHS, since its lacrosse program is only four years old. According to her coachers, her hard work on and off the field, as well as her positive attitude, are hallmarks for others to follow.\r\n\r\nReggie Jones, Jr. also signed his letter of intent to attend Limestone College in Gaffney, S.C., on a duel scholarship in both football and track.\r\n\r\nFebruary 7 was National Signing Day across the country for high school student-athletes. Battery Creek\'s Sayrend Musgrove and Ahman Smalls also made their college choices, with Musgrove signing with Limestone, and Smalls signing with Newberry College.', 'Sign Time', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'sign-time', '', '', '2018-02-15 19:14:17', '2018-02-16 00:14:17', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=35014', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(35019, 4, '2018-02-15 19:15:43', '2018-02-16 00:15:43', 'Ronée Boyce was described as&nbsp;“a petite piano powerhouse.” A soloist and chamber musician, she inspires audiences worldwide with her intense musical sensibility. She taught music at a school for underprivileged children in Toronto and gives benefit concerts to assist aspiring music students.\r\n\r\nBoyce has a special gift called synesthesia. When she hears or plays music, she sees colors, like the key of D evokes green, E sky-blue,&nbsp;F grey-purple, and Ronée says, it smells bad.\r\n\r\nAttendees might see colors too when they hear Ronée play on Sunday, February 25 at 5 p.m. at the Fripp Community Centre, 205 Tarpon Boulevard. This concert is sponsored by Fripp Friends of Music and the SCAC. Attendees can pick up a free pass at the Fripp gate. Tickets at the door are $25 (cash or check only), students free. Part of the proceeds help support Beaufort music students. For more information, visit www.frippfriendsofmusic.com&nbsp;or&nbsp;call 843-838-1777.', 'Classical pianist from Canada to perform on Fripp', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'classical-pianist-from-canada-to-perform-on-fripp', '', '', '2018-02-15 19:15:43', '2018-02-16 00:15:43', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=35019', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(35021, 4, '2018-02-15 19:18:05', '2018-02-16 00:18:05', 'Winning Orthodontic Smiles&nbsp;recently presented a check&nbsp;for $1,000&nbsp;to Connie Duke, who works as the cancer program director at Beaufort Memorial Hospital. The office thanks all of its patients for sponsoring the Breast Cancer Research program by wearing pink braces.', 'Winning Orthodontic Smiles raises money for Breast Cancer Research', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'winning-orthodontic-smiles-raises-money-for-breast-cancer-research', '', '', '2018-02-15 19:18:05', '2018-02-16 00:18:05', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=35021', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(35024, 4, '2018-02-15 19:16:28', '2018-02-16 00:16:28', '<h3>By Lee Scott</h3>\r\nIt is that time of year again. The quiet time between Christmas and Easter. The Christmas decorations are safely put away except for those few you missed. It is not time yet to think about unpacking all those ceramic Easter bunnies and Easter baskets. There are no visitors stopping by on their way north or south and the kids are in school. Now is the time for the long-awaited winter’s walk on the beach. To me, there is nothing more relaxing than our beach, especially when the only people you see out there are locals. &nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;The last walk I took out at Hunting Island State Park was early in December. It was right after the Full Cold Moon or Super moon as it was called. Brandy, my canine companion, and I went out one morning and left behind the Thanksgiving leftovers, the unopened containers of Christmas decorations along with the unaddressed Christmas cards. We watched that morning as the sun rose up over the horizon. There were no clouds and the sunlight on the water sparkled. The tide was very high, and the waves were spectacular. I did not want to leave it was so beautiful.\r\n\r\nThere were only a few people at the park with me and Brandy that morning.&nbsp; The beach was very quiet because the Thanksgiving visitors had gone home, and the Christmas company had not arrived. She was the one that got tired before me. “Come on, Mom” she seemed to say as she tugged on her leash. “We have things to do and treats to eat.”&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDriving out of the park, I realized how much work had been completed since Hurricane Matthew and Hurricane Irma. Although there is still a lot of work to be done, the accomplishments so far have been astonishing. Regardless, it is the beach that beckoned me that day and even more now. This is the time of year when we get some warm beautiful days. There are very few visitors and the tourist season has not started. The only people out there are those of us who want to sit on the sand, maybe get our feet wet, and just admire the scenery.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI met a woman from Columbia recently and she said, “You are so lucky to live here in Beaufort. Everyday there is something else beautiful to admire — the flowers, the marshes, and the moss hanging from the live oaks.”\r\n\r\n“Oh, you are so right,” I replied. “But you should really come back and visit in the summer when you can enjoy our beach too.”\r\n\r\nWe do not have to give away all our secrets, now do we?', 'A winter’s walk on the beach', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'a-winters-walk-on-the-beach', '', '', '2018-02-15 19:16:28', '2018-02-16 00:16:28', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=35024', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(35109, 4, '2018-02-22 16:58:16', '2018-02-22 21:58:16', 'Keeping your cool can be hard to do when the market goes on one of its periodic roller-coaster rides. It\'s useful to have strategies in place that prepare you both financially and psychologically to handle market volatility. Here are 11 ways to help keep yourself from making hasty decisions that could have a long-term impact on your ability to achieve your financial goals.\r\n\r\n<b>1. Have a game plan</b>\r\n\r\nHaving predetermined guidelines that recognize the potential for turbulent times can help prevent emotion from dictating your decisions. For example, you might take a core-and-satellite approach, combining the use of buy-and-hold principles for the bulk of your portfolio with tactical investing based on a shorter-term market outlook. You also can use diversification to try to offset the risks of certain holdings with those of others. Diversification may not ensure a profit or guarantee against a loss, but it can help you understand and balance your risk in advance. And if you\'re an active investor, a trading discipline can help you stick to a long-term strategy. For example, you might determine in advance that you will take profits when a security or index rises by a certain percentage, and buy when it has fallen by a set percentage.\r\n\r\n<b>2. Know what you own and why you own it</b>\r\n\r\nWhen the market goes off the tracks, knowing why you originally made a specific investment can help you evaluate whether your reasons still hold, regardless of what the overall market is doing. Understanding how a specific holding fits in your portfolio also can help you consider whether a lower price might actually represent a buying opportunity.\r\n\r\nAnd if you don\'t understand why a security is in your portfolio, find out. That knowledge can be particularly important when the market goes south, especially if you\'re considering replacing your current holding with another investment.\r\n\r\n<b>3. Remember that everything is relative</b>\r\n\r\nMost of the variance in the returns of different portfolios can generally be attributed to their asset allocations. If you\'ve got a well-diversified portfolio that includes multiple asset classes, it could be useful to compare its overall performance to relevant benchmarks. If you find that your investments are performing in line with those benchmarks, that realization might help you feel better about your overall strategy.\r\n\r\nEven a diversified portfolio is no guarantee that you won\'t suffer losses, of course. But diversification means that just because the S&amp;P 500 might have dropped 10% or 20% doesn\'t necessarily mean your overall portfolio is down by the same amount.\r\n\r\n<b>4. Tell yourself that this too shall pass</b>\r\n\r\nThe financial markets are historically cyclical. Even if you wish you had sold at what turned out to be a market peak, or regret having sat out a buying opportunity, you may well get another chance at some point. Even if you\'re considering changes, a volatile market can be an inopportune time to turn your portfolio inside out. A well-thought-out asset allocation is still the basis of good investment planning.\r\n\r\n<strong>5. Be willing to learn from your mistakes</strong>\r\n\r\nAnyone can look good during bull markets; smart investors are produced by the inevitable rough patches. Even the best investors aren\'t right all the time. If an earlier choice now seems rash, sometimes the best strategy is to take a tax loss, learn from the experience, and apply the lesson to future decisions. Expert help can prepare you and your portfolio to both weather and take advantage of the market\'s ups and downs. There is no assurance that working with a financial professional will improve investment results.\r\n\r\n<b>6. Consider playing defense</b>\r\n\r\nDuring volatile periods in the stock market, many investors reexamine their allocation to such defensive sectors as consumer staples or utilities (though like all stocks, those sectors involve their own risks, and are not necessarily immune from overall market movements). Dividends also can help cushion the impact of price swings.\r\n\r\n<b>7. Stay on course by continuing to save</b>\r\n\r\nEven if the value of your holdings fluctuates, regularly adding to an account designed for a long-term goal may cushion the emotional impact of market swings. If losses are offset even in part by new savings, your bottom-line number might not be quite so discouraging.\r\n\r\nIf you\'re using dollar-cost averaging — investing a specific amount regularly regardless of fluctuating price levels — you may be getting a bargain by buying when prices are down. However, dollar cost averaging can\'t guarantee a profit or protect against a loss. Also consider your ability to continue purchases through market slumps; systematic investing doesn\'t work if you stop when prices are down. Finally, remember that the return and principal value of your investments will fluctuate with changes in market conditions, and shares may be worth more or less than their original cost when you sell them.\r\n\r\n<b>8. Use cash to help manage your mind-set</b>\r\n\r\nCash can be the financial equivalent of taking deep breaths to relax. It can enhance your ability to make thoughtful decisions instead of impulsive ones. If you\'ve established an appropriate asset allocation, you should have resources on hand to prevent having to sell stocks to meet ordinary expenses or, if you\'ve used leverage, a margin call. Having a cash cushion coupled with a disciplined investing strategy can change your perspective on market volatility. Knowing that you\'re positioned to take advantage of a downturn by picking up bargains may increase your ability to be patient.\r\n\r\n<b>9. Remember your road map</b>\r\n\r\nSolid asset allocation is the basis of sound investing. One of the reasons a diversified portfolio is so important is that strong performance of some investments may help offset poor performance by others. Even with an appropriate asset allocation, some parts of a portfolio may struggle at any given time. Timing the market can be challenging under the best of circumstances; wildly volatile markets can magnify the impact of making a wrong decision just as the market is about to move in an unexpected direction, either up or down. Make sure your asset allocation is appropriate before making drastic changes.\r\n\r\n<b>10. Look in the rear-view mirror</b>\r\n\r\nIf you\'re investing long term, sometimes it helps to take a look back and see how far you\'ve come. If your portfolio is down this year, it can be easy to forget any progress you may already have made over the years. Though past performance is no guarantee of future returns, of course, the stock market\'s long-term direction has historically been up. With stocks, it\'s important to remember that having an investing strategy is only half the battle; the other half is being able to stick to it. Even if you\'re able to avoid losses by being out of the market, will you know when to get back in? If patience has helped you build a nest egg, it just might be useful now, too.\r\n\r\n<b>11. Take it easy</b>\r\n\r\nIf you feel you need to make changes in your portfolio, there are ways to do so short of a total makeover. You could test the waters by redirecting a small percentage of one asset class to another. You could put any new money into investments you feel are well-positioned for the future, but leave the rest as is. You could set a stop-loss order to prevent an investment from falling below a certain level, or have an informal threshold below which you will not allow an investment to fall before selling. Even if you need or want to adjust your portfolio during a period of turmoil, those changes can — and probably should — happen in gradual steps. Taking gradual steps is one way to spread your risk over time, as well as over a variety of asset classes.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_35112\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"255\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/james1.png\"><img class=\"wp-image-35112\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/james1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"255\" height=\"418\"></a> Remember that while they\'re sound strategies, diversification, asset allocation, and dollar cost averaging can\'t guarantee a profit or eliminate the possibility of loss. All investing involves risk, including the potential loss of principal, and there can be no guarantee that any investing strategy will be successful.[/caption]\r\n\r\n<em>** This article was written by Broadridge, an independent third party, and provided to you by Hall Sumner, Vice President, Investments at TLS Wealth Management of Raymond James. Hall Sumner is a Financial Advisor with Raymond James &amp; Associates, Inc., Member New York Stock Exchange/SIPC located at 2015 Boundary Street, Suite 220, Beaufort SC 29902. He can be contacted at 843-379-6100 or &nbsp;hall.sumner@raymondjames.comor visit our website at: <a href=\"http://www.tlswealthmanagement.com/\">www.tlswealthmanagement.com</a></em>\r\n\r\n<em>This information was developed by Broadridge, an independent third party. It is general in nature, is not a complete statement of all information necessary for making an investment decision, and is not a recommendation or a solicitation to buy or sell any security. Investments and strategies mentioned may not be suitable for all investors. Past performance may not be indicative of future results. Raymond James &amp; Associates, Inc. member New York Stock Exchange/SIPC does not provide advice on tax, legal or mortgage issues. These matters should be discussed with an appropriate professional. </em>', 'Eleven ways to help stay sane in a crazy market', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'eleven-ways-to-help-stay-sane-in-a-crazy-market', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:12:19', '2018-07-12 15:12:19', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=35109', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(35110, 4, '2018-02-22 17:44:23', '2018-02-22 22:44:23', '<em>Photo above: Rep. Mark Sanford opposes offshore drilling at a rally at the Statehouse last week.</em>\r\n\r\nLast Tuesday, Feb. 13, Congressman Mark Sanford spoke at a rally opposing offshore drilling at the South Carolina Statehouse in Columbia.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHe released the following statement:\r\n\r\n“Those local voices that joined me today understand the unique look and feel of South Carolina’s coastline. They know the importance of tourism as an economic driver for our state. And they join every single coastal municipality in South Carolina in coming out against drilling off our coast.\r\n\r\n“It was these issues that Secretary Zinke said informed the administration’s decision to exempt Florida from any offshore drilling plans through 2024. To not give South Carolina the same consideration would be inconsistent at best - and politics as usual at worst.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“Accordingly, a simple thank you to all of today’s participants who are uniting on this issue to send a compelling message to Washington. And a thank you to all the local leaders, businesses, and organizations who have dedicated their voices, time, and resources to this as well. If local input truly matters here, then it seems obvious that South Carolina’s exemption should be forthcoming.”\r\n\r\nThe same day, the Bureau of Ocean and Land Management (BOEM) was holding a public meeting in Columbia on the administration’s proposal to open nearly 90% of U.S. federal waters to offshore drilling activities, including off South Carolina’s coast. This meeting is part of a 60-day public comment period on the recently released draft five-year program (2019-2024) for oil and gas development on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). The draft plan includes 47 potential lease sales - the largest number ever proposed.\r\n\r\nThe public has until March 9 to comment on the draft proposed program, which is the first of two opportunities for public comment on the plan. Visit www.boem.gov/National-Program-Comment to submit a comment.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Sanford’s Actions in&nbsp;</b><b>Opposition to Offshore Drilling:</b></p>\r\nHe introduced the Coastal Economies Protection Act to place a 10-year moratorium on oil and gas exploration in the Atlantic, a bill that is supported by a Coalition of over 60 groups.', 'Sanford says no to offshore drilling', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'sanford-says-no-to-offshore-drilling', '', '', '2018-02-22 17:47:36', '2018-02-22 22:47:36', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=35110', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(35027, 4, '2018-02-15 19:19:42', '2018-02-16 00:19:42', '<em>Photo above: LC Jaycees end of year awards.</em>\r\n\r\nThe Lowcountry Jaycees were recognized for service to the community and organization through seven awards at this year’s South Carolina Jaycees year end awards ceremony.\r\n\r\nThe awards included:\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">The Charlie White Award for Outstanding Camp Hope Project of the Year: LC Jaycees Beaufort Food Truck Fest/Grub 4 Hope</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Outstanding Jaycee of the Year: Elizabeth Penn-Sanders</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Outstanding Rookie of the Year: Jared Hamilton</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Outstanding Local Officer of the Year: Kristin McClain</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Outstanding Local President of the Second Half: Amber Mulligan</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Outstanding Local Office of the Second Half: Kristin McClain</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Outstanding Local VP of the Second Half: Kaleb Agustin</p>\r\nThe LC Jaycees have provided numerous service opportunities over the past year for its members including the Beaufort Food Truck Festival, Adopt a Highway, Back Pack Buddies, Senior citizen yard cleanup, Beaufort Water Festival, and a variety of social activityes and trainings at regular monthly meetings.\r\n\r\nThe LC Jaycees, also known as the Junior Chamber of Commerce, is a community service organization for men and women between the ages of 18-40. The Jaycees promote leadership training and self-improvement by providing services and support for the community as well as networking opportunities and social events. The goal is to make a difference in the community as well as achieve personal growth for the members.\r\n\r\nThe LC Jaycees meet the fourth Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. in the Port Royal Town Hal. For more information, email lowcountryjaycees@gmail.com.', 'Lowcountry Jaycees receive awards', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'lowcountry-jaycees-receive-awards', '', '', '2018-02-15 19:19:42', '2018-02-16 00:19:42', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=35027', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(35030, 4, '2018-02-15 19:19:33', '2018-02-16 00:19:33', 'Individuals who are married or in a committed relationship face the possibility they’ll end up managing finances alone at some point in their lives. Unfortunately, the first time many experience handling complicated financial matters alone is during a personal crisis following the death or divorce of a spouse or partner.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWe’ve prepared a list of thought-provoking questions pertaining to financial fitness and crisis preparedness. You can use these as a starting point to check how prepared you are to handle a personal financial crisis in your life. Begin by reviewing the questions, determine what you’ve already done, and check those items off the list. For the questions you need to address or take action on, seek the advice of professional advisors and trusted family members.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Asset management&nbsp;</b></p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Do I have a clear picture of where my assets are located?&nbsp;</li>\r\n	<li>Will my retirement assets provide a comfortable retirement for my life expectancy?</li>\r\n	<li>Do I have a well-diversified portfolio?</li>\r\n	<li>Are my investments appropriate in today\'s economy?</li>\r\n	<li>Are my assets titled properly?</li>\r\n	<li>Do I have an emergency fund?</li>\r\n	<li>Am I taking advantage of techniques to reduce my taxes?</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Estate planning&nbsp;</b></p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Do I have a will?</li>\r\n	<li>Is my will current?</li>\r\n	<li>Have I determined what my family may owe in estate taxes?</li>\r\n	<li>Have I funded my estate-tax liability?</li>\r\n	<li>Have I explored and taken advantage of wealth-transfer techniques?</li>\r\n	<li>Do I wish to provide for charitable giving?</li>\r\n	<li>Are my power of attorney and my living will up to date?</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Debt management&nbsp;</b></p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Do I know my credit rating?</li>\r\n	<li>Could I get a loan if I applied?</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Insurance</b></p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Do I have enough insurance coverage to cover medical expenses?</li>\r\n	<li>To provide for disability/long-term care?</li>\r\n	<li>To provide for family members’ security?</li>\r\n	<li>To fund estate-tax liability?</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>In addition …</b></p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Have I coordinated my advisors’ (attorney, CPA, banker) activities?</li>\r\n	<li>What changes in my life are likely to occur within the next three years?</li>\r\n	<li>Do I know the status of my parents’/children’s financial situation and the implications for my financial well-being?</li>\r\n	<li>Would I be prepared for a family emergency if it happened tomorrow?</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<i>Our firm does not provide legal or tax advice. Be sure to consult with your own tax and legal advisors before taking any action that could have tax consequences. Any estate plan should be reviewed by an attorney who specializes in estate planning and is licensed to practice law in\r\nyour state</i>\r\n\r\n<i>This article was written by/for Wells Fargo Advisors and provided courtesy of Katie C. Phifer, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and Financial Advisor in Beaufort, SC at 843-982-1506.&nbsp;</i>\r\n\r\n<i>Investments in securities and insurance products are: NOT FDIC-INSURED/NOT BANK-GUARANTEED/MAY LOSE VALUE 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.</i>', 'Are you prepared to handle a personal financial crisis?', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'are-you-prepared-to-handle-a-personal-financial-crisis', '', '', '2018-02-15 19:19:33', '2018-02-16 00:19:33', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=35030', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(35033, 4, '2018-02-15 19:20:21', '2018-02-16 00:20:21', 'United Way of the Lowcountry\'s Women United is currently accepting nominations for the 2018 Woman of the Year.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe requirements for nomination include the following:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Nominee must be female.</li>\r\n	<li>Nominee must be a resident of Beaufort or Jasper County.</li>\r\n	<li>Nominee must have made a powerful impact on the local community through their volunteer efforts and served as a role model for inspiration and achievement of other women.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nNomination forms can be downloaded on the United Way of the Lowcountry website at www.uwlowcountry.org.&nbsp; Completed forms should be emailed to jdaileyvergara@uwlowcountry.org or mailed to United Way of the Lowcountry, Attn: Jaime Dailey-Vergara, P.O. Box 202, Beaufort, SC, 29901.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNominations should be submitted no later than Friday, February 16 by 5 p.m.\r\n\r\nPlease direct all questions to Jaime Dailey-Vergara, Director of Marketing &amp; Communications, at jdaileyvergara@uwlowcountry.org or 843-982-3040.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Women United Steering Committee will review the nominations and announce the winner at the Power of the Purse presented by Beaufort Memorial on March 1, which is being held at the Dataw Island Clubhouse, beginning at 6 p.m.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nProceeds from the Power of the Purse support education initiatives benefiting children and families throughout Beaufort and Jasper counties.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTickets for the Power of the Purse presented by Beaufort Memorial are available for purchase at www.uwlowcountry.org.', 'Send nominations now for Woman of the Year', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'send-nominations-now-for-woman-of-the-year', '', '', '2018-02-15 19:20:21', '2018-02-16 00:20:21', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=35033', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(35035, 4, '2018-02-15 19:26:24', '2018-02-16 00:26:24', '<em>Photo above: Kevin Underwood and Dr. Demetrajane Kokinakis</em>\r\n\r\nBeaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation held its annual Valentine Ball last weekend on Feb. 10. There was a great attendance to this fundraising event. <em>Photos by Eat Sleep Play Beaufort.</em>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_35047\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1024\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Sallie-and-Leigh-Stone.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-35047\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-35047\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Sallie-and-Leigh-Stone.jpg\" alt=\"Sallie and Leigh Stone\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\"></a> Sallie and Leigh Stone[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_35046\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1024\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Tara-Walker-Judi-and-George-Babalis.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-35046\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-35046\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Tara-Walker-Judi-and-George-Babalis.jpg\" alt=\"Tara Walker, Judi and George Babalis\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\"></a> Tara Walker, Judi and George Babalis[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_35044\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1024\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Susan-Clark-and-Betty-Helig.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-35044\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-35044\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Susan-Clark-and-Betty-Helig.jpg\" alt=\"Susan Clark and Betty Helig\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\"></a> Susan Clark and Betty Helig[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_35043\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"512\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Ashleigh-Andrews-and-Jeremy-Taylor.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-35043\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-35043\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Ashleigh-Andrews-and-Jeremy-Taylor.jpg\" alt=\"Ashleigh Andrews and Jeremy Taylor\" width=\"512\" height=\"768\"></a> Ashleigh Andrews and Jeremy Taylor[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_35042\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"512\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Debbie-and-Greg-Schuchmann.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-35042\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-35042\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Debbie-and-Greg-Schuchmann.jpg\" alt=\"Debbie and Greg Schuchmann\" width=\"512\" height=\"768\"></a> Debbie and Greg Schuchmann[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_35041\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1024\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Dr.-Majd-Chahin-JC-Codding-Dr.-Dan-Ripley.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-35041\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-35041\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Dr.-Majd-Chahin-JC-Codding-Dr.-Dan-Ripley.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Majd Chahin, JC Codding, Dr. Dan Ripley\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\"></a> Dr. Majd Chahin, JC Codding, Dr. Dan Ripley[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_35040\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"424\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Dr.-Susan-Hohenwarter.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-35040\"><img class=\"wp-image-35040 size-full\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Dr.-Susan-Hohenwarter-e1518741214444.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Susan Hohenwarter\" width=\"424\" height=\"768\"></a> Dr. Susan Hohenwarter[/caption]', 'Have a Heart', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'have-a-heart', '', '', '2018-02-15 19:33:52', '2018-02-16 00:33:52', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=35035', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(35036, 4, '2018-02-15 19:21:24', '2018-02-16 00:21:24', '<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><b>ISLAND GIRLS NIGHT OUT</b></span><b>\r\n</b>This fun monthly event will be held today, Thursday, Feb. 15 at Hair Play, 1211 Newcastle Street, Suite A, Beaufort, from 5:30-7 p.m.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><b>MOTOWN AND MORE</b></span><b>\r\n</b>Marlena Smalls, Elaine Lake and Velma Polk with the Lowcountry Jazz Band directed by David Hershey will be at the USCB Center for the Arts on Saturday, Feb. 17 at 7:30 pm and Sunday, Feb. 18 at 3 p.m.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><b>12th ANNUAL BEAUFORT FILM FESTIVAL</b><b>\r\n</b></span>This exciting festival will take place Wednesday, February 21 through Sunday, February 25 at various places around town, but with most of the film showings at the USCB Center for the Arts auditorium, 805 Carteret Street. Visit www.beaufortfilmfestival.com for a full schedule of events.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><b>GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT</b><b>\r\n</b></span>The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources will conduct an annual Baltipmore Oriole Winter Survey February 16-19 in conjunction with the Great Backyard Bird Count. For more information about how to participate, vist gbbc.birdcount.org.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><b>TCL MATHER ANNIVERSARY EVENTS</b><b>\r\n</b></span>The Technical College of the Lowcountry honors 150 years of The Mather School with a variety of events.\r\n\r\n• Mather presents An Evening of Jazz with the Earl Fleming Trio featuring Marlena Smalls at 7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 22, TCL Beaufort Campus.\r\n\r\n• Mather History &amp; Education Day will be held Friday, Feb. 23, at the TCL Beaufort Campus.\r\n\r\n• Mather presents the Sesquicentennial Semi-Formal Gala with the Lavon Stevens Band at 7 p.m., Friday, Feb. 23, at the Beaufort Holiday Inn.\r\n\r\n• Mather presents the Sesquicentennial Luncheon Celebration at noon on Saturday, Feb. 24, at the Beaufort Holiday Inn. Visit www.tcl.edu/2018 for details.', 'What\'s happening in Beaufort?', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'whats-happening-in-beaufort', '', '', '2018-02-15 19:21:24', '2018-02-16 00:21:24', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=35036', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(35105, 4, '2018-02-22 16:54:14', '2018-02-22 21:54:14', '<em>Photo above: A ceremony honoring Weller and two others took place January 31 in Chicago.</em>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><i>Tanya Weller recognized for contributions at Helena Place senior living facility</i></h2>\r\nEnlivant, a leading provider of assisted living communities, recently announced Tanya Weller as a recipient of its 2017 Mission-Vision-Values (MVV) Award. Weller was one of three winners selected from Enlivant’s more than 7,000 employees nationwide.\r\n\r\nAs a housekeeper at Helena Place in Port Royal, evacuating residents during a hurricane is not in Weller’s job description, but that didn’t stop her from volunteering when Hurricane Harvey hit South Carolina last year. It’s just one of the many ways she goes above and beyond at Helena Place. In addition to caring for residents, Weller often spends her break time taking residents’ pets on walks. Her can-do attitude has secured her the title of “the woman that can do anything” by residents.\r\n\r\n“Tanya truly exemplifies what it means to be a team player and she is all about the residents” said Lorie Kesler, Executive Director, Helena Place. “She has a wonderful relationship with all of our residents and many of her coworkers admire her work ethic and ability to bond with the residents.”&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAs the daughter of a Marine, Weller often found herself relocating when her father received new orders. In 2011, the family was stationed in Beaufort, her father retired from the military and they decided to make this their permanent home.&nbsp; Weller graduated in 2015 from Whale Branch Early College High School where she earned college credit while attending high school.&nbsp; She then began work with the local Vocational Rehab after graduation and shortly after was hired at Helena Place through the program.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWeller is the oldest of three children in her family, and assists her mother in caring for her two younger sisters, one of whom suffers from cerebral palsy and the other from an autoimmune disease. Weller herself has a learning disability called auditory dyslexia after suffering a traumatic brain injury when she fell as a child.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“Although Tanya has her share of challenges, she doesn’t let it define her,” said Kesler. “She comes to work every day with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn. Her resiliency doesn’t go unnoticed.”', 'Port Royal woman awarded for hard work', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'port-royal-woman-awarded-for-hard-work', '', '', '2018-02-22 16:54:14', '2018-02-22 21:54:14', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=35105', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(35039, 4, '2018-02-15 19:23:02', '2018-02-16 00:23:02', '<h3>By Pamela Brownstein</h3>\r\nThree years ago, when my husband accepted a new job in Charleston, I was not jumping for joy. The idea of leaving Beaufort, which had been my home for more than 10 years, seemed impossible. How could I move from a place that I loved so much?\r\n\r\nThis beautiful little Southern city where I bought my first house, fell in love, got married and had two kids holds such a special place in my heart, it felt like everything I cared about was being ripped into little pieces and thrown into the wind.\r\n\r\nI didn\'t want to leave my friends, and I especially didn\'t want to leave my position as editor of The Island News because I loved my job and the people I met and what the paper meant to the community.\r\n\r\nBut, I knew I had to start a new chapter in a new town with my little kids and I had to say good-bye to my dream job that let me work from home and write columns and design pages and pursue my passion for community journalism. I was introduced to so many amazing stories about people who care so much about Beaufort, and it was hard to give up such a rewarding position.\r\n\r\nFortunately, Mount Pleasant, where I currently reside, is still part of the Lowcountry and not far from Beaufort. We still come to visit and I still keep in touch with so many great friends from Beaufort, thanks to social media, and try to keep up on current events.\r\n\r\nThe most recent editor of The Island News, Sally Mahan, is a good friend of mine. She is a talented editor and journalist who decided to move closer to her family in the Midwest. I was sad to see her leave, on a personal and professional level.\r\n\r\nIt is in her absense that I find myself returning to this role that I loved so much, even if only temporarily. With the new year, and new things ahead for the paper, I feel fortunate to be a part of the community again and to reconnect with the people and events that make Beaufort such a wonderful place to live.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI look forward to hearing from you: contact theislandnews@gmailcom.', 'If you love something, can you ever really let it go?', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'if-you-love-something-can-you-ever-really-let-it-go', '', '', '2018-02-15 19:23:02', '2018-02-16 00:23:02', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=35039', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(35048, 4, '2018-02-15 19:23:30', '2018-02-16 00:23:30', 'The Beaufort Digital Corridor (BDC), a public-private partnership launched in 2016 to nurture Beaufort’s knowledge economy, is pleased to announce the formation of its foundational Board of Directors:\r\n\r\n• Kevin Klingler, founder of SmartSound Software, film and TV composer, music producer\r\n\r\n• Jess O’Brien, account director at ClickGiant, digital marketing professional\r\n\r\n• Joe Floyd, founder and CEO of InsureSign, electronic signature software\r\n\r\n• Matt D’Angelo, Software, Professional Services, and the originator of TECHconnect\r\n\r\n• Stephen Murray, Kazoobie Kazoos, Beaufort City Council and Redevelopment Commission, Chairman of the Beaufort County Economic Development Corp, and the initiator of the BDC.\r\n\r\nThe Digital Corridor Foundation Board is comprised of entrepreneurs from Beaufort’s community. The board members will play an important role with the development of the BDC by providing first-hand insight into the tech and knowledge-based industry.\r\n\r\nThese members, who call Beaufort home, bring a diverse professional expertise to the BDC, as well as a personal commitment to strengthen Beaufort’s economy. “Beaufort is an incredible place to live and we want to help develop the tech economy for the next generation and encourage a more vibrant community,” said BDC board member, Kevin Klingler.\r\n\r\nJess O’Brien added, “The BDC is an opportunity for growth in an unsaturated market, building the bridge between companies that can provide tech jobs and the existing yet increasing talent pool.”\r\n\r\nFor more information, visit beaufortdigital.com.', 'Beaufort Digital Corridor names board of directors', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-digital-corridor-names-board-of-directors', '', '', '2018-02-15 19:23:30', '2018-02-16 00:23:30', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=35048', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(35098, 4, '2018-02-22 16:54:50', '2018-02-22 21:54:50', '<h3>By Kat Walsh and Andres Rivero-Martinez</h3>\r\nOn Tuesday, January 30, the Young Leaders of Beaufort visited the residents of Bayview Manor, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Beaufort. Andres Rivero-Martinez, a student at Bolden Middle School and member of the Young Leaders, wrote the following summary of the group’s visit:\r\n\r\n“We met the most wonderful people, who also happen to live at Bayview Manor, and experienced what kindness and creativity really feels like. The residents told us about their daily lives at as well as what they did in their lives prior to Bayview. Some of them experience speech and physical disabilities, so the Young Leaders of Beaufort helped them in any way we could. We assisted them by pushing their wheelchairs and even helped them paint pictures … amazing masterpieces that will soon be hung on the walls of Bayview Manor. An artist in residence helped prepare the canvases for us and assisted during the painting class. After enjoying lunch with the residents we played Bingo before leaving for the day. The admissions director, Mrs. Susie Siegel, mentioned that anyone of us would be welcome to return as a volunteer. We’d like to thank Ms. Weezy Alcott, the artist in residence, as well as Julia Sanford for guiding us through the activity and Agape Hospice for donating all the art supplies to make this great activity happen.&nbsp; Our visit to Bayview Manor was awesome.”\r\n\r\nThe Young Leaders of Beaufort is a program designed to foster community and civic leadership in middle school students from Beaufort Academy, Lady’s Island Middle, Beaufort Middle, Whale Branch, Robert Smalls International Academy, Bridges, Riverview, Bolden, and Lowcountry Montessori. Working together, students develop problem-solving skills as they experience the different facets of Beaufort’s judicial system, parks, municipal government, and military presence.&nbsp; The goal is to foster civic leadership by helping students understand the government entities that manage our community.\r\n\r\nThe group’s next field trip will be on February 28th to the Reconstruction Era Monument.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Bayview3.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-35100\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Bayview3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"3163\" height=\"2690\"></a> <a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Bayview4-1.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-35102\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Bayview4-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2930\" height=\"2219\"></a>', 'Young Leaders of Beaufort visit Bayview Manor', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'young-leaders-of-beaufort-visit-bayview-manor', '', '', '2018-02-22 16:54:50', '2018-02-22 21:54:50', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=35098', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(35099, 4, '2018-02-22 16:51:02', '2018-02-22 21:51:02', '<em>Pictured above from left is Holy Trinity Classical Christian School’s Logan Lawson, Mills Langehans, and Athletic Director Josiah Tobin. Photo provided.</em>\r\n\r\nHoly Trinity Classical Christian School received top honors for their 2017 SCISA Class A season at the High School Sports Report (HSSR)&nbsp;fall banquet on Feb. 11. The keynote speaker for the event was University of South Carolina head volleyball coach, Tom Mendoza.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNinth grader, Mills Langehans took home the 2017 HSSR-SCISA Class A Girls\' Cross Country Runner of the Year for the 2nd year in a row. Langehans led her team to a consecutive SCISA state victory running a 20:20, wining the race by over two and a half minutes.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLogan Lawson was named 2017 HSSR-SCISA Boys\' Cross Country All-State. Although Holy Trinity\'s boys\' team narrowly missed defending their state title by two points due to the absence of some key runners, Lawson set a personal record in the race, placing third overall with a time of 18:23.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHoly Trinity\'s Athletic Director Josiah Tobin received the 2017 HSSR-SCISA Class A Girls\' Cross Country Coach of the Year award. \"We were blessed to have another wonderful season competing at the SCISA state race. I was so proud of both of our teams and the tenacity they demonstrated throughout the season leading up to the big race.\" Tobin continued, \"I was immensely proud of the way our teams lived out our three goals: run fast, have fun, and give glory to God!”', 'Holy Trinity runners, athletic director recognized', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'holy-trinity-runners-athletic-director-recognized', '', '', '2018-02-22 16:51:02', '2018-02-22 21:51:02', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=35099', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(35050, 4, '2018-02-15 19:28:00', '2018-02-16 00:28:00', '<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Ceremony honors actions of local WWII veteran&nbsp;</b><b>William Pinckney</b></h2>\r\n<em>Photo above: Members of the U.S. Navy give a final salute following the unveiling of the revised headstone of William Pinckney last Saturday at the Beaufort National Cemetery. Photos by Bob Sofaly.</em>\r\n<h3>By Bob Sofaly</h3>\r\nIn late October 1942, the Japanese mounted a counter offensive to take back the island of Guadalcanal. A major naval battle raged off the Santa Cruz Island and the out-gunned American Navy suffered heavy losses including the sinking of the aircraft carrier USS Hornet. Although heavily damaged, the USS Enterprise stayed in the fight until it had to withdraw.\r\n\r\nDuring the battle, a bomb burst in one of the Enterprise’s ammunition magazines, setting off a fire that killed many sailors. William Pinckney, an African American from Dale, S.C., was a Ships Cook First Class aboard the Enterprise. His assigned battle station was in the magazine as an ammunition handler. His job was to pass ammunition from the bellow-decks magazine to an elevator that took the ammo to the gunners. The bomb exploded but miraculously did not ignite the ammunition. Pinckney carried his wounded chief petty officer over his shoulders and climbed a ladder through the fire so Navy corpsmen could save his chief’s life. Then Pinckney climbed back down through the fire to rescue four more severely wounded shipmates, who unfortunately did not survive. Pinckney was awarded the Navy Cross for his heroism, as well as a Purple Heart. He died in 1976 on Lady’s Island and was buried at Beaufort National Cemetery.\r\n\r\nBut for a clerical error that omitted his Navy Cross award from Pinckney’s headstone, his story would have ended there. However, local veterans and civic groups took it upon themselves to make things right. On Saturday, Feb. 10, scores of family, friends and officers from all three military branches in Beaufort County, looked on as Pinckney’s new headstone was unveiled.\r\n\r\nPinckney’s brave actions were recognized in 2004 when the U.S. Navy commissioned the USS Pinckney (DDG 91) — an Arleigh Burke class guided missile destroyer.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_35055\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1508\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/RES3325.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-35055\"><img class=\"wp-image-35055 size-full\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/RES3325-e1518741017410.jpg\" alt=\"The new headstone for WWII Navy veteran William Pinckney now reads Purple Heart and Navy Cross. Pinckney was awarded the nation’s second highest medal for valor for his unsurpassed bravery while rescuing his shipmates after a Japanese bomb exploded in the ammunition magazine in which Pinckney, a ship’s cook, was assigned as his battle station aboard the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Enterprise during the Battle of Santa Cruz in October, 1942.\" width=\"1508\" height=\"3078\"></a> The new headstone for WWII Navy veteran William Pinckney now reads Purple Heart and Navy Cross. Pinckney was awarded the nation’s second highest medal for valor for his unsurpassed bravery while rescuing his shipmates after a Japanese bomb exploded in the ammunition magazine in which Pinckney, a ship’s cook, was assigned as his battle station aboard the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Enterprise during the Battle of Santa Cruz in October, 1942.[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_35053\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"2089\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/RES3320.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-35053\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-35053\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/RES3320.jpg\" alt=\"Flanked by members of the Patriot Guard Riders, local historian Larry Rowland describes his involvement in getting a new headstone for WWII veteran William Pinckney. \" width=\"2089\" height=\"2861\"></a> Flanked by members of the Patriot Guard Riders, local historian Larry Rowland describes his involvement in getting a new headstone for WWII veteran William Pinckney.[/caption]', 'Heroic Headstone', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'heroic-headstone', '', '', '2018-02-15 19:30:27', '2018-02-16 00:30:27', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=35050', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(35096, 4, '2018-02-22 16:46:54', '2018-02-22 21:46:54', '<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">PROVIDED BY STATE FARM</h4>\r\nThe money you spend on permanent life insurance can be used to pay death benefits for your loved ones, or to help you financially during your lifetime. Look to permanent life insurance to offer:\r\n\r\n<b>Lifetime Protection: </b>Whole life insurance offers level premiums and life insurance protection for as long as you live, provided premiums are paid as required to keep the policy in force. The death benefit paid by a whole life insurance policy generally passes on income tax-free to your beneficiaries.\r\n\r\n<b>Cash Value: </b>Whole life insurance provides for the accumulation of cash value on a tax deferred basis over time. This cash value can be used to help cover unexpected expenses, college expenses or help supplement your retirement income. Unpaid loans and withdrawals will reduce the death benefit and policy cash value. Loans also accrue interest.\r\n\r\n<b>Policy Dividends: </b>With whole life insurance, insurance companies may pay dividends—a return of premium for better-than-expected performance by the insurance company. Though not guaranteed, dividends can increase a policy\'s death benefit or cash value, and generally aren\'t considered taxable income.\r\n\r\nContact your State Farm® agent (https://www.statefarm.com/agent/index.xhtml) to learn more about life insurance (https://www.statefarm.com/insurance/life_annuity/life/life.asp).\r\n\r\n<i>Neither State Farm nor State Farm agents provide tax, legal, or investment advice. Please consult your tax, legal, or investment advisor regarding your specific circumstances.</i>', 'Life insurance you can put to use now', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'life-insurance-you-can-put-to-use-now', '', '', '2018-07-26 10:15:13', '2018-07-26 14:15:13', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=35096', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(35091, 4, '2018-02-22 16:45:10', '2018-02-22 21:45:10', '<h3>By Bob Sofaly</h3>\r\nBill Brady of Port Royal stood on the approach lane Monday, Feb. 12 at Station 300 looking at all 10 pins as a substitute bowler during league play in Bluffton.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt was the eighth frame and he had all strikes. It was week before his birthday.\r\n\r\n“I thought it would be a great birthday present to myself if I bowled a perfect 300. I bowled another strike into the ninth frame and thought this might be the day,” Brady recalled.\r\n\r\nA better than average bowler, Brady had bowled three perfect games in the past during tournaments. But this was league play, it was different.\r\n\r\nHe let loose the first ball of the tenth frame and it too was a strike. “I started getting nervous. My knees were starting to shake a little,” he said. “The ball came in a little light and threw pins all over the place but they all went down.”\r\n\r\n“My eleventh strike went perfect and the pins exploded.”\r\n\r\n“Then I’m standing there ready to bowl my twelfth strike and I thought to myself ‘here I go again.’”\r\n\r\nBrady said his biggest fear was rolling a gutter ball. “Not shooting a gutter ball was I could think about.”\r\n\r\nTo clear his mind, he went over all the details. “I started going over all the fundamentals. I didn’t want the ball to go too far right so I tugged it just a little bit when I released it. It was a perfect strike,” Brady said with a broad smile.\r\n\r\nSuddenly, there were hi-fives all around and strangers were congratulating him. “It was exciting,” he said. “I have to admit, it was pretty cool.”\r\n\r\n“I’ve been league bowling for more than 40 years and have come close lots of times,” Brady said. He’s even had a couple 299s but never the perfect 300 in league play.\r\n\r\nBrady said there is no great secret to bowling a perfect game. “The key is getting involved in a league where you can learn from other people and practice — a lot — and just have fun,” he said.', 'Brady bowls a 300', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'brady-bowls-a-300', '', '', '2018-02-22 16:45:10', '2018-02-22 21:45:10', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=35091', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(35093, 4, '2018-02-22 16:45:58', '2018-02-22 21:45:58', '<b>Apply for internships with Rep. Sanford’s office</b>\r\n\r\nRepresentative Mark Sanford\'s office is&nbsp;now accepting internship applications for spring and summer 2018. The internship program offers undergraduate students practical experience in constituent service, public policy, and the legislative process. &nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;Interns will have the opportunity to experience a wide-range of responsibilities, including everything from answering phones and giving Capitol building tours to helping conduct legislative research and preparing presentations.&nbsp;Interested students can apply online at sanfordforms.house.gov or can&nbsp;contact the internship coordinator, Lindsey Heiser, at lindsey.heiser@mail.house.gov or call (202) 225-3176.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Bluffton searches for CEO of Don Ryan Center For Innovation</b>\r\n\r\nThe Town of Bluffton is accepting applications for the chief executive officer (CEO) of the Don Ryan Center for Innovation (DRCI), the town’s non-profit economic development organization.&nbsp; Following the resignation of the center’s former CEO, David Nelems, Town Manager Marc Orlando appointed Trent Williamson as interim CEO during this nationwide talent search. Williamson has served as the Vice President of Economic Development for the center for about a year.\r\n\r\nOrlando said since opening the Center in 2012, its mission is to create a pro-business culture to attract knowledge-based businesses to the regional economy.\r\n\r\nFor more information about the position and how to apply, go to the Town’s website at https://www.townofbluffton.sc.gov/pdfs/employment-opportunities/ceo-drci.pdf.', 'Local positions open', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'local-positions-open', '', '', '2018-02-22 16:45:58', '2018-02-22 21:45:58', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=35093', 0, 'post', '', 0);
