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(45437, 4, '2020-08-05 11:48:17', '2020-08-05 15:48:17', '<h2>Saying goodbye to Police Chief Matt Clancey</h2>\r\n<strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">By Mindy Lucas\r\n</span>Photos by Bob Sofaly</strong>\r\n\r\nA public funeral service for Beaufort Police Chief Matthew “Matt” Clancy, who died at home on July 29, will be held at 8:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 7, in Beaufort’s Waterfront Park.\r\n\r\nClancy, 56, died of complications from neuroendocrine cancer.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Screen-Shot-2020-08-05-at-11.27.26-AM.png\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-45439 size-full\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Screen-Shot-2020-08-05-at-11.27.26-AM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"239\" height=\"302\"></a>\r\n\r\nIn addition to the funeral service, a public viewing will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 6, at Anderson Funeral Home.\r\n\r\nBeloved and respected by his department and city hall colleagues, Clancy was known for his commitment to community policing and neighborhood outreach, a statement on the city’s website read.\r\n\r\nOriginally from Long Island, N.Y., Clancy graduated from The Citadel in 1986 and was then commissioned as an infantry officer in the United States Marine Corps.\r\n\r\nWhile on active duty, Clancy served in various billets in the Fleet Marine Forces and at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island. He left the corps in 1993 to begin a career in law enforcement.\r\n\r\nClancy worked for the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office in the mid ‘90s, where he served as deputy sheriff, corporal and sergeant. In 1997, he joined the Beaufort Police Department, serving as a patrol officer, criminal investigator, investigative lieutenant and deputy chief. He was promoted to chief in 2009.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Screen-Shot-2020-08-05-at-11.27.58-AM.png\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-45438 alignleft\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Screen-Shot-2020-08-05-at-11.27.58-AM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"518\" height=\"467\"></a>An outpouring of condolences and fond memories on social media followed the announcement of Clancy’s passing on Wednesday many stating what a great leader and a gentleman he was.\r\n\r\n“Chief Clancy was one of the finest public servants I have ever worked with,” City Manager Bill Prokop said in the city’s statement. “He put his stamp on the city in many ways, and he made our Police Department stronger with his leadership. His legacy is the strong department he leaves behind.”\r\n\r\nIn addition, a parade of vehicles, led by officers with the Beaufort Police Department, was held over the weekend in which participants drove by the Clancy household paying their respects to Clancy’s wife, Lisa, and sons, Tyler and Connor.\r\n\r\nA simple post announcing the chief’s passing on the police department’s Facebook page on Wednesday, read “… We are better men and women for having had the opportunity to have worked alongside him. Chief Clancy, it is your time to rest. We will take it from here.”\r\n\r\nBeaufort Police Department’s Deputy Police Chief Dale McDorman was named interim chief after Clancy’s passing. McDorman joined the department in April of 1995.\r\n\r\nFor Thursday’s viewing at Anderson Funeral Home, only 15 guests will be allowed in the building at one time.\r\n\r\nThose attending Friday’s service at Waterfront Park are asked to respect social distancing restrictions. Masks are highly recommended. Friday’s service will also be live streamed on the city’s Facebook page. A private internment at the Beaufort National Cemetery will follow the service.\r\n\r\n<b>SCHOLARSHIP FUND</b>\r\n\r\nA scholarship fund has been established by the family to honor and perpetuate Beaufort Police Chief Matthew “Matt” Clancy’s legacy of service to his country and the community. Those interested in honoring his memory are asked to consider donating to the fund in lieu of flowers. Checks can be made payable to the TCL Foundation, P.O. Box 2614, Beaufort, S.C. 29901. Please enter: Chief Matthew Clancy Criminal Justice Leadership Scholarship Fund in the memo. For more information or to make a donation online visit www.tcl.edu/foundation.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<em>A \"drive by\" celebration of City of Beaufort Police Chief Matt Clancy, 56, was held Saturday. Clancy died last Wednesday from complications from his battle with neuroendocrine cancer. Above, Clancy\'s wife Lisa, son Connor, and mother Phyllis Sibbel wave to the friends and supporters.&nbsp;</em>', 'Beloved and Respected', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'beloved-and-respected', '', '', '2020-08-05 11:49:06', '2020-08-05 15:49:06', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45437', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45450, 4, '2020-08-07 16:56:14', '2020-08-07 20:56:14', '<h2>Hundreds turn out to remember Beaufort Police Chief Matthew Clancy</h2>\r\nHundreds turned out for a public funeral service held for Beaufort Police Chief Matthew \"Matt\" Clancy at Beaufort’s Waterfront Park on Friday, Aug. 7.\r\n\r\nClancy, 56, died on July 29 after a long fight with neuroendocrine cancer.\r\n\r\nMembers of the Beaufort Police Department and other first responders from around the area attended the service along with city and state officials.\r\n\r\nThe program included numerous speakers including Clancy\'s two sons, Connor and Tyler. Many recounted personal stories and fond memories of Clancy, who served as Beaufort\'s police chief for 11 years.\r\n\r\n“He had a very big heart,” said Tyler Clancy, who gave his father’s eulogy. Tyler went on to talk about the example his father set, teaching his children to treat everyone with respect.\r\n\r\n“His quiet strength was common in our home,” he said.\r\n\r\n<em> – Mindy Lucas</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Read the full story in print on Aug. 13.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Photo by Bob Sofaly</em>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', '\'A Very Big Heart\'', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'a-big-heart', '', '', '2020-08-07 17:03:43', '2020-08-07 21:03:43', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45450', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(45457, 4, '2020-08-12 13:48:01', '2020-08-12 17:48:01', '<strong>By LEE SCOTT</strong>\r\n\r\nThis is a phrase I hear in my head all the time. “Oh no, it’s Mrs. Scott again.”\r\n\r\nThis would be from local, state, and federal politicians. They say this when they get another one of my e-mails.\r\n\r\nI am one of those people who writes to my elected officials. When something comes up that I find of particular interest, I want to provide my input.\r\n\r\nThey know it is me because when you send them an e-mail, you must register first. They have my name, address, phone number, and my e-mail address.\r\n\r\nI envision my e-mails, along with the emails of my other concerned citizens, falling into a designated file. It either reads “concerned citizens” or “they’re back again.”\r\n\r\nA few months back my husband heard me in my office. “You are typing hard and fast. Who are you writing to now?”\r\n\r\n“Everyone I can think of to write.”\r\n\r\nIt had to do with closing the boat ramps. “What are you thinking?”\r\n\r\nI explained my concern because I live in an area where people rely on putting their boats in the water and feeding their families. I wrote to everyone: Shannon, York, Billy, Tim, Jim, Henry, and Lindsey. I feel like I know them.\r\n\r\nTwo weeks later, Henry reopened the boat ramps. I think other people wrote too.\r\n\r\nOne of the recent issues is requiring Convenience Center stickers for county residents. Many communities around the country have this program and it helps lessen the burden on our landfills because then the out of state visitors are not filling up our bins with their trash.\r\n\r\nI understand the concept of using the stickers, but there is another side to it. I have lived in a county up north where we had our own stickers, and there were back roads lined with old refrigerators, mattresses, and other items.\r\n\r\nIf someone did not have a sticker, they would just drive somewhere and dump it. Every few months, the county trucks would have to drive around and pick up the trash. What difference then did the stickers make? The junk was still going into the same landfill.\r\n\r\nWith so many renters coming to our area with out of state license plates, and no stickers, I worry that they will find back roads to dump their trash. With our rivers, creeks, and tides, I worry about that trash making it to the water. You guessed it, I started to write.\r\n\r\nBut then there are times when I say thank you. Thank you for doing your job. Thank you for making tough decisions.\r\n\r\nIt is times like that when I do not get the usual “I’m so glad to serve you” auto-response. Instead it says, “Thank you, Mrs. Scott.”\r\n\r\nEvidently, they do read my e-mails.\r\n\r\n<em>Lee Scott, award winning humor writer takes her “Walter Mitty” like persona and spins tales around everyday life. She enjoys boating, reading, and meeting people. Scott lives in Beaufort with her husband, JD, along with their dog Brandy. You can reach her at Lasshood@aol.com.</em>', 'Oh no, it’s Mrs. Scott, again', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'oh-no-its-mrs-scott-again', '', '', '2020-08-12 13:48:01', '2020-08-12 17:48:01', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45457', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45459, 4, '2020-08-12 13:49:26', '2020-08-12 17:49:26', '<strong>By SCOTT GRABER</strong>\r\n\r\nIt is Saturday and we are, once again, watching a hurricane dance up the Atlantic coastline. This is a tango we’ve done before; but Isaias doesn’t create quite the same anxiety as storms in the past.\r\n\r\nIsaias does make one wonder about an evacuation complicated by masks, antiseptic wipes and keeping one’s distance in a crowded gymnasium.\r\n\r\nWhen I was younger I didn’t worry about much — I lived day to day assuming that most of my problems were temporary and would be successfully resolved.\r\n\r\nI remember sitting in West African airports waiting for planes that had not arrived, and sometimes never arrived, and not being too concerned. Eventually, I surmised as I sat on my backpack reading a paperback copy of “Heart of Darkness,” a plane would come and deliver me from Abidjan or Dakar or Brazzaville.\r\n\r\nIf Air Afrique was indifferent to schedules, who was I to insist on a predictable, published timetable?\r\n\r\nBut that would changed with the acquisition of a house, a mortgage and a child. Banks, utility companies and creditors insisted on a schedule and were not indifferent if one was late with a payment.\r\n\r\nAs I began to take on more years, more seniority, I also became more attuned to misfortune, tragedy and the seemingly random visitation of melanoma and congestive heart failure.\r\n\r\nAnd so, grudgingly, I started to worry — sometimes waking at 4:30 in the morning absolutely sure I failed to file a document that needed to stamped by the Clerk of Court.\r\n\r\nKnowing that sleep was impossible, I would get into my entirely unreliable Volvo 240 and drive though the darkened streets of our small town to my Carteret Street office. Then I would run in the door, up the steps and discover — in most cases — that I had filed the worrisome document, met the arbitrary deadline.\r\n\r\nAll of which brings me to Claire Weeks.\r\n\r\nIn her practice, Dr. Weeks regularly dealt with anxiety — fear at 4 in the morning — and developed a simple protocol. At the moment I’m reading a book about the Australian physician and how she “cracked the anxiety code”.\r\n\r\nIn her book, “Self Help For Your Nerves”, she explained that with anxiety there are actually two “fears,” the first of which is the survival response — the dumb alarm of fight or flight.\r\n\r\nBut Weeks said this first fear was followed by a second fear, which she identified as a feeling that could be described as “What if (add in catastrophic thought)?”\r\n\r\n“Oh my goodness here it is! I can’t stand it. I might make a fool of myself in front of all these people! Let me out of here!”\r\n\r\n“The first fear,” she said, “was normal in its intensity; we understand it and accept it because when the danger passes the fear will also pass.” But it’s the 2nd fear — or “fear of fear” — that then triggers a cycle of panic making the heart race and the stomach churn.\r\n\r\nWhen Weeks published her book in 1962 the psychiatric community did not like it’s simplicity. She had the temerity to say that anxiety “could be cured” by facing the fear, accepting it, and then letting oneself float past the fearful images. Most psychiatrists deplored any sort of self help; any airport bookstore bought-therapy; especially any therapy that bypassed hours of analysis on a leather couch.\r\n\r\nBut her book sold like hotcakes. And Claire Weeks became a bestselling author in Australia, in the UK and, of course, in the United States. And since the publication of the book in 1962, neurobiologists have given scientific heft to of her simple maxims of facing the fear, accepting it and then floating past it.\r\n\r\nI must admit that I’ve tried her “cure” and it has helped me. In the past I tried to talk myself through the anxiety saying, “This thing that I’m fearing is not going to happen, its not real …”\r\n\r\nBut fear itself is not rational; it doesn’t respond to a persuasive, rational lectures — its going to stick around regardless of your “self talk.” But the “floating past the fear” is the imagery that has helped me.\r\n\r\nI’m a swimmer and take to the waters, both chlorinated and brackish, several times a week. So the notion of moving water is one that works for me.\r\n\r\nBut it’s the passage of time, of course, that’s the ultimate cure. We know that what has us terrified at four in the morning, will (with a couple of cups of coffee) be gone by eight.\r\n\r\n<em>Scott Graber is a lawyer, novelist, veteran columnist and longtime resident of Port Royal. He can be reached at cscottgraber@gmail.com.</em>', 'Passage of time the ultimate cure for anxiety', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'passage-of-time-the-ultimate-cure-for-anxiety', '', '', '2020-08-12 13:49:26', '2020-08-12 17:49:26', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45459', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45461, 4, '2020-08-12 13:50:34', '2020-08-12 17:50:34', '<strong>LowcoSports.com</strong>\r\n\r\nBeaufort’s McKenzie Daniel reached the Girls 18 Red singles final before falling to a familiar opponent at the Peanut Patch Junior Open in Florence over the weekend.\r\n\r\nThe larger age groups for the annual youth tennis event were split into two draws, selected at random and labeled as Red and White to limit the draw sizes.\r\n\r\nDaniel was the No. 1 seed in the Girls 18 Red draw, and she backed it up by breezing into the final. After a first-round bye, Daniel won two straight matches in straight sets to earn a spot in the final alongside Hilton Head Island’s Emily Ruckno.\r\n\r\nRuckno made an impressive run through the bracket, as the unseeded Hilton Head High standout knocked off the top three seeds en route to the title. She outlasted No. 3 seed Gigi Hinson in three sets, then notched a straight set victory over Kate Coppage to reach the semifinals. Ruckno survived another three-set marathon to take down McKenzie Davis of Florence in the semis, then beat top-seeded Daniel 6-2, 6-3 in the final.\r\n\r\nThree of the four finishers in the division were representatives of the Lowcountry, as Bluffton’s Natalie Bassett lost to Daniel in the semifinals and placed fourth.\r\n\r\nAnother Hilton Head Islander claimed runner-up honors, as Sophia Tauscher reached the Girls 12 White singles final. Tauscher was the No. 4 seed and knocked off second-seeded Mahaley Swink 6-1, 6-0 in the semifinals before falling 7-6 (2), 6-0 to top-seeded Devin Gilroy. Tauscher dropped only one game in her first three matches leading up to the final.', 'Beaufort’s Daniel reaches final at Florence tennis event', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'beauforts-daniel-reaches-final-at-florence-tennis-event', '', '', '2020-08-12 13:50:34', '2020-08-12 17:50:34', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45461', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45463, 4, '2020-08-12 13:51:51', '2020-08-12 17:51:51', '<strong>SCISA on track<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>for Aug. 28</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>LowcoSports.com</strong>\r\n\r\nWhile South Carolina’s private schools have begun football practice and still intend to play their first games later this month, the state’s public schools pushed back their start date again last week.\r\n\r\nThe S.C. High School League’s Executive Committee approved the league’s updated Return to Play proposal, which postpones the first practice dates for football and competitive cheer — the two fall sports deemed the highest-risk for spreading the novel coronavirus — until Sept. 8. The first football games could begin Sept. 25 — two weeks later than the previous proposal — and competitive cheer would hold its first competition Oct. 13.\r\n\r\nGirls golf, swimming, and girls tennis are slated to begin practice Aug. 17 with their first contests allowed Aug. 31, while cross country and volleyball would begin practicing Aug. 24 and start competing Sept. 7.\r\n\r\nBecause of the condensed season, the plan also calls for a reduction in the number of teams qualifying for the postseason, cutting that number in half for football, volleyball, and tennis.\r\n\r\nIn addition to laying out guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and S.C. DHEC to prevent the spread of the virus, the document also urges the importance of student-athletes, coaches, and staff to follow recommended guidelines including social distancing and wearing face coverings, as well as limiting the sharing of equipment and sanitize it between uses when possible.\r\n\r\nThe 23-page document also offers a list of sport-specific “modifications and considerations” that might be necessary for a sport to take place, ranging from the suspension of pre-game and post-game handshakes to mandating four balls be used for each tennis match, with two each marked “H” for home or “V” for visitor so players will not touch the same balls.\r\n\r\nThe proposal also leaves open the possibility of pushing the fall sports season to the spring.\r\n\r\n“Winter and spring calendars may be modified to accommodate moving a fall sport into the athletic calendar in the event the sport is unable to hold their season in the fall due to COVID-19 conditions,” the proposal says.\r\n\r\nArea private schools began fall sports practice Monday, with football teams limited to helmets only this week before progressing to helmets and shoulder pads next week and full pads Aug. 17. The S.C. Independent School Association is allowing cross country, swimming, tennis, golf, and volleyball to begin competition Aug. 17, with football games starting Aug. 28, following a separate set of guidelines.', 'SCHSL pushes back football start date', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'schsl-pushes-back-football-start-date', '', '', '2020-08-12 13:51:51', '2020-08-12 17:51:51', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45463', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45465, 4, '2020-08-12 13:54:31', '2020-08-12 17:54:31', '<strong>Photo by Bob Sofaly</strong>\r\n\r\nRed Team\'s shortstop Kevin Ortega fields the ball as the Royal Blues runner races toward third base during the third inning Tuesday evening, Aug. 4, at Burton Wells Park. The Royal Blues went on to win 3-2, improving their record to 4-2 while the Red Team dropped to 2-3 in the Parks And Leisure Services\' Adult Baseball League.&nbsp;', 'MOVING HIM OVER', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'moving-him-over', '', '', '2020-08-12 13:54:31', '2020-08-12 17:54:31', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45465', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45468, 4, '2020-08-12 13:56:37', '2020-08-12 17:56:37', '<strong>Photo by Bob Sofaly</strong>\r\n\r\nA work crew with Thomas Turner Construction Co. continues to work on the football field Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 5, at Beaufort High School’s Eagles Stadium. Bill Morris, assistant superintendent, said 6 inches of gravel will be put down as a base. Then a mixture of sand and rubber pellets will be put down just before the artificial sports turf. Morris said artificial turf usually runs 20 degrees warmer that the ambient temperature. The rubber pellets absorb the water and help cool it down. Morris said the turf is glued on. There is no stitching. The edges butt up together to form a seamless finish. The hash marks, yardage lines and school logo will be cut into the turf and glued in as well. Morris said they should be finished with the turf in late August.&nbsp;', 'LAYING IT DOWN', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'laying-it-down', '', '', '2020-08-12 13:56:37', '2020-08-12 17:56:37', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45468', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45471, 4, '2020-08-12 13:57:54', '2020-08-12 17:57:54', '<strong>From staff reports</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Technical College of the Lowcountry Commission, the College’s governing board, recently elected William Small as Chair.\r\n\r\nSmall represents Hampton County and has an extensive background in higher education and economic development.\r\n\r\n“Dr. Small’s leadership is evident as he is a passionate advocate for bringing educational and economic development opportunities to all communities in the Lowcountry,” TCL President Dr. Richard Gough said in a release.\r\n\r\nBill Bootle, representing Beaufort County, was re-elected Vice Chair, and Sheree Darien, representing Jasper County, was re-elected Secretary/Treasurer. David Smalls, representing Colleton County, also continues to serve on the Commission.\r\n\r\nIn addition, three Area Commissioners were recently appointed by S.C. Governor Henry McMaster:\r\n\r\n– James Boozer represents Beaufort County. After graduating from the University of South Carolina and serving six years in the United States Air Force Reserve, Mr. Boozer served 29 years as the President/CEO of MCAS Beaufort Federal Credit Union. He currently serves as the Executive Director of Lowcountry Habitat for Humanity and has been very active in a number of area non-profits including the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce, Beaufort’s Military Enhancement Committee, Beaufort Charities and AMI Kids.\r\n\r\n– Randy Dolyniuk represents Beaufort County and fills the seat vacated by the retirement of longtime TCL Commission Chair General Art Brown. Dolyniuk is a graduate of the University of Georgia and came to Hilton Head Island with Bankers Trust in 1981. He is the Founder and former Chairman, President and CEO of CoastalSouth Bankshares, Inc. Dolyniuk is active in the community and has served and/or chaired the Mitchelville Preservation Project, Beaufort County Economic Development Corp., Community Foundation of the Lowcountry and the TCL Foundation.\r\n\r\n– Heath Duncan represents Beaufort County. Duncan grew up in Walterboro and graduated from Clemson University with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. A registered Professional Engineer, Duncan currently serves as a Vice President with Ward<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>', 'TCL announces new Area Commissioners, officers', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'tcl-announces-new-area-commissioners-officers', '', '', '2020-08-12 13:57:54', '2020-08-12 17:57:54', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45471', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45473, 4, '2020-08-12 13:59:03', '2020-08-12 17:59:03', '<strong>Coastal Carolina Hospital’s Adams receives Daisy Award</strong>\r\n\r\nDanielle Adams, a nurse with Coastal Carolina Hospital, has received the Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nurses given by The DAISY Foundation.\r\n\r\nAdams began her nursing career at Coastal Carolina Hospital in June of 2018 and currently works in the hospital’s Medical-Surgical Unit. She was nominated for the award by her colleagues.\r\n\r\nFormed in 1999,The DAISY Foundation has honored nurses with its awards program in over 4,500 healthcare facilities and schools of nursing in all 50 states and 28 countries.\r\n\r\n<strong>Beaufort Economic Development promotes Stone to senior project manager</strong>\r\n\r\nCharles Stone has been promoted to senior project manager for the Beaufort County Economic Development Corporation.\r\n\r\nStone joined the agency in 2018 after graduating from the University of South Carolina. He has managed over 100 prospects and more than 30 projects. Stone is working on his professional accreditation through the International Economic Development Council.\r\n\r\nIn the past two years, the BCEDC has seen over $100 million in projects announced in the county, which will create 546 new jobs at an average annual compensation of $48,000, and helped to maintain 174 existing jobs, according to a news release from the agency.\r\n\r\n<strong>Hilton Head Public Service District earns 10th financial reporting award</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Hilton Head Public Service District (PSD) – a water, sewer, and recycled water public utility serving customers on Hilton Head – has received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association, a nonprofit association with 21,000 members.\r\n\r\nThis is the PSD’s 10th consecutive year receiving the award and is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, according to the association.\r\n\r\nThe award is for the PSD’s 2019 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), which can be found at www.hhpsd.com.\r\n\r\n<strong>Collins Group Realty ranked No. 2 firm by sales volume in SC</strong>\r\n\r\nCollins Group Realty was recently named one of America’s most productive sales teams by REAL Trends + Tom Ferry America’s Best Real Estate Professionals, a ranking report sponsored jointly by REAL Trends and Tom Ferry International.\r\n\r\nREAL Trends is a leading source of analysis and information for the residential real estate brokerage industry. Tom Ferry International is a nationwide real estate business and life coaching and training company.\r\n\r\nThe report ranked over 14,500 residential real estate professionals solely based on their excellence in real estate sales during calendar year 2019. All production numbers are independently verified by a third party to ensure accuracy and report integrity.\r\n\r\nCollins Group Realty was ranked No. 2 by sales volume for the state of South Carolina.\r\n\r\n<em>Have an employee or business announcement? The Island News routinely runs business briefs when space allows. Send announcements to: mindy@yourislandnews.com.</em>', 'BUSINESS BRIEFS', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'business-briefs-31', '', '', '2020-08-12 13:59:03', '2020-08-12 17:59:03', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45473', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45475, 4, '2020-08-12 14:00:58', '2020-08-12 18:00:58', '<strong>Presented by Fred Gaskin</strong>\r\n\r\nWith many people spending more time at home these days, I’ve started to field more and more questions from clients interested in updating their financial and estate plans. The questions have ranged from the more basic, such as financial budgeting, all the way to the complex, which usually involves estate planning. A common question is whether a client should have a personal trust.\r\n\r\nMost of us are familiar with wills and likely have one in place. But when people think of trusts, they often picture something reserved for the very wealthy. That’s not the case. A personal trust can actually be helpful for people in a variety of situations.\r\n\r\nSimply put, a trust is a legal relationship in which the trustee, who can be you or someone you name, holds legal title to assets and manages them on behalf of the beneficiaries of the trust. Those beneficiaries could include you, your family or your favorite charities. The assets inside the trust could include your home, investment accounts, and more. You can set up the trust so you always have access to the assets at any time. For example, you could sell investments held in the trust to pay college tuition for a child.\r\n\r\nTrusts can offer a number of benefits:<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n– Maintains the integrity of your estate<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n– May minimize transfer/estate taxes\r\n\r\n– Helps your beneficiaries avoid the expense, delay, and publicity of probate\r\n\r\n– Allows you to create rules for how your assets will be distributed\r\n\r\n– Allows for charitable giving strategies\r\n\r\n– Enables sound financial decision-making should you become incapacitated\r\n\r\n– Allows for detailed planning in unique family situations, such as ongoing care for a special needs child\r\n\r\nA common approach we see is an individual setting up a trust and acting as the trustee, with the intent to do so until their death. Assigning someone as a successor trustee ahead of time, gives them the latitude to hand over trustee responsibilities to someone else should they be unable to continue due to age or illness.\r\n\r\nDeciding who should succeed you as trustee is a critical decision. Your trustee should be able to impartially manage your financial assets, and be willing to assume all the accompanying legal complexities and administrative duties. They should be able to fulfill this responsibility for the full term of the trust, which could be decades into the future.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nBecause of the responsibilities, time commitment, and knowledge the role demands, many people choose a corporate trustee to succeed them. A corporate trustee can offer the benefits of financial expertise, unbiased decision making, fiscal responsibility, and sworn fiduciary duty to always act in the best interest of the trust and its beneficiaries. This provides continuity to ensure that your wishes are carried out and your estate is carefully managed into the future. A corporate trustee can serve as the sole trustee, or as co-trustee, working alongside a family member or trusted individual you choose.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nFew solutions are perfect and establishing a trust does involve near term expenses (legal and time, for example), but these costs should also be balanced against the benefits over time that a Trust can provide you, as well as your heirs. A trust can serve as an integral part of your overall financial plan. It can offer tremendous flexibility in establishing stability and security for your family now and into the future.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nAs I’ve pointed out in prior columns, the hardest part for most investors in these situations is just getting started. Once you’ve jumped into the process, you’ll realize that determining whether a personal trust is right for you or not is a terrific learning exercise. You’ll have more confidence, and importantly, a better understanding of what you need to do to manage your future.\r\n\r\n<em>Fred Gaskin is the branch leader at the Charles Schwab Independent Branch in Bluffton. He has over 35 years of experience helping clients achieve their financial goals. Some content provided here has been compiled from previously published articles authored by various parties at Schwab.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>The information here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. This information does not constitute and is not intended to be a substitute for specific individualized tax, legal or investment planning advice. Where specific advice is necessary or appropriate, please consult with a qualified tax advisor, CPA, Financial Planner or Investment Manager.</em>\r\n\r\n(0820-01LB', 'Personal Trust can be a Powerful Financial Planning Tool', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'personal-trust-can-be-a-powerful-financial-planning-tool', '', '', '2021-03-30 15:01:47', '2021-03-30 19:01:47', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45475', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45477, 4, '2020-08-12 14:05:31', '2020-08-12 18:05:31', '<h2>Composting is a cost-effective, viable way to reduce trash and produce a beneficial product for gardening and landscaping</h2>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYou been staying home for quite a while now, being a good health proctor for your family and community. Bored? Looking for a new project—something that you and your children can learn from, that also helps your environment? Try composting.\r\n\r\nCompost is an eco-friendly way to grow a healthy and flourishing garden bed or landscape. Full of nutrients and rich organic materials, compost is often called \"black gold\" by gardeners for the many benefits it provides. One of the main advantages to compost, apart from the way it boosts plant growth and health, is that it is relatively low cost to produce.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nFood scraps and other non-toxic materials that are left to break down naturally create compost. Backyard composting speeds up the natural process of decomposition. In optimal conditions, organic matter can decompose more quickly. Microorganisms like bacteria, fungi and actinomycetes account for most of the decomposition that takes place in a compost pile.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nHowever, insects also can do their part to create compost. Such insects are referred to as \"physical composters\" because they break down materials by chewing, grinding and digesting them into smaller pieces. Bacteria create an oxidation process that heats up the compost pile and aids in its decomposition.\r\n\r\n<strong>How to determine if items can be composted<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></strong>\r\n\r\nHomeowners can create their own compost piles with just a few items. Some of the staples of composting include foods that normally would be discarded. Vegetable peels, fruit rinds, eggshells, coffee grounds, and the like can be put into a compost pile. Meats and poultry should not be placed in a compost pile because of the threat of harmful pathogens and bacteria.\r\n\r\nAll composting requires three basic ingredients:\r\n\r\nBrowns - This includes materials such as dead leaves, branches, and twigs.\r\n\r\nGreens - This includes materials such as grass clippings, vegetable waste, fruit scraps, and coffee grounds.\r\n\r\nWater - Having the right amount of water, greens, and browns is important for compost development.\r\n\r\nYour compost pile should have an equal amount of browns to greens. You should also alternate layers of organic materials of different-sized particles. The brown materials provide carbon for your compost, the green materials provide nitrogen, and the water provides moisture to help break down the organic matter.\r\n\r\nOther items that are not food-related also can be added to compost piles. It may be challenging to determine which ones are applicable. These products are usually considered safe:\r\n\r\npaper plates with no coating\r\n\r\nproducts made from bagasse, a fibrous matter that remains after sugarcane or\r\n\r\nsorghum stalks are crushed\r\n\r\ncardboard boxes\r\n\r\npaper towels\r\n\r\nwax paper\r\n\r\nwax-covered paper cups\r\n\r\nproducts certified as compostable by BPI\r\n\r\ncertified bio-plastics\r\n\r\nAnything that is coated in plastic that is not a bio-plastic must go into the trash or be reused in another way.\r\n\r\n<strong>Backyard Composting – a simple, inexpensive model:</strong>\r\n\r\nSelect a dry, shady spot near a water source for your compost pile or bin.\r\n\r\nAdd brown and green materials as they are collected, making sure larger pieces are chopped or shredded.\r\n\r\nMoisten dry materials as they are added.\r\n\r\nOnce your compost pile is established, mix grass clippings and green waste into the pile and bury fruit and vegetable waste under 10 inches of compost material.\r\n\r\nOptional: Cover top of compost with a tarp to keep it moist. When the material at the bottom is dark and rich in color, your compost is ready to use. This usually takes anywhere between two months to two years.\r\n\r\nIndoor Composting\r\n\r\nIf you do not have space for an outdoor compost pile, you can compost materials indoors using a special type of bin, which you can buy at a local hardware store, gardening supplies store, or make yourself. Remember to tend your pile and keep track of what you throw in. A properly managed compost bin will not attract pests or rodents and will not smell bad. Your compost should be ready in two to five weeks.\r\n\r\n<em>Sources: https://www.epa.gov/recycle/composting-home</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Clemson University Extension Service: https://hgic.clemson.edu/composting-tips/</em>', 'Join the Composting Crowd', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'join-the-composting-crowd', '', '', '2020-08-12 14:05:31', '2020-08-12 18:05:31', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45477', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45480, 4, '2020-08-12 14:07:06', '2020-08-12 18:07:06', 'Out of all the visits children make to health care providers, 1 in 5 result in a prescription for antibiotics. That’s about 50 million prescriptions a year. But here’s the worrisome part: 10 million of those prescriptions are for respiratory illnesses that antibiotics aren’t likely to help. Basically, 1 in 5 of those 50 million prescriptions shouldn’t have been written in the first place.\r\n\r\nThis is a real problem. Antibiotics can be lifesaving and should absolutely be used when they are needed — but they are not without risks and problems. They can cause side effects, such as vomiting, diarrhea or allergic reactions. By killing off bacteria that grow naturally in the body, they can lead to other health problems. Also, the more we use antibiotics, the more bacteria figure out how to outsmart them, leading to antibiotic resistance. If we want our antibiotics to work at all, we are going to have to use them less.\r\n\r\nNow, obviously patients don’t write prescriptions. Ultimately, the medical profession is responsible for this problem. But patients and families can make a difference. It helps when families don’t ask for or expect a prescription — and it helps when families ask questions anytime an antibiotic is prescribed.\r\n\r\nTake this quick quiz to check your antibiotic smarts\r\n\r\nQuestion: (True or false) Any time the doctor says your child has an ear infection you should leave the office with a prescription for antibiotics.\r\n\r\nAnswer: False. Turns out that most ear infections get better without antibiotics. In some circumstances, such as in young infants, severe infections, or children with immune system problems, antibiotics are necessary. But for most healthy children, all that is really needed is some acetaminophen or ibuprofen for pain, some time, and some TLC.\r\n\r\nQuestion: Which of the following set of symptoms means your child has sinusitis?\r\n\r\nA. A cough for a week, with fever at the beginning and not since\r\n\r\nB. Green nasal discharge and cough for four days, fever to 101\r\n\r\nC. Both of the above\r\n\r\nD. None of the above\r\n\r\nAnswer: D. The common cold, caused by a virus, can give you cough, fever, and green nasal discharge — and antibiotics are not only unnecessary, they won’t do a thing. Antibiotics should only be considered if:\r\n\r\nThere is nasal congestion and cough, preferably with fever, that has lasted for 10 days or more (it still may be a cold, your doctor needs to examine and be sure)\r\n\r\nThere is new fever, congestion, and cough after a cold seemed to be getting better\r\n\r\nThere is high fever (103 F or more) and severe congestion and cough for three days\r\n\r\nQuestion: Your child has a bad sore throat and fever. You take your child to the doctor, who says that the throat is very red and has pus but doesn’t find anything else that worries her.\r\n\r\nWhat should happen?\r\n\r\nA. You should get antibiotics, because pus means there must be a bacteria present\r\n\r\nB. You should get a strep test and antibiotics\r\n\r\nC. You should get a strep test, but no antibiotics unless the rapid strep test or culture comes back positive.\r\n\r\nAnswer: C. Turns out that pus doesn’t necessarily mean there are bacteria. Some of the nastiest throat infections are caused by viruses — which, again, antibiotics don’t treat.\r\n\r\nQuestion: (True or False) Since sometimes colds can lead to ear infections or sinusitis or pneumonia, it’s a good idea to take an antibiotic to prevent that from happening.\r\n\r\nAnswer: False. While it’s really understandable to want to “be on the safe side” and ward off a bacterial infection, most colds don’t lead to bacterial infections — and if you are in touch with your doctor, you should be able to pick up the signs of anything that needs to be treated by antibiotics.\r\n\r\nTo learn more about smart use of antibiotics, check out these resources from the CDC and the American Academy of Pediatrics.\r\n\r\n<em>Posted By Claire McCarthy, MD In Children\'s Health,Health,Infectious diseases,Pets<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></em>\r\n\r\n<em>Article reprinted from Harvard Health Blog: https://www.health.harvard.edu/bloghttps://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/parents-how-smart-are-you-about-antibiotics-2016111510678\r\n</em>\r\nExclusive content from CARE Magazine.', 'Parents: how smart are you about antibiotics?', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'parents-how-smart-are-you-about-antibiotics', '', '', '2020-08-12 14:07:06', '2020-08-12 18:07:06', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45480', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45482, 4, '2020-08-12 14:08:20', '2020-08-12 18:08:20', '<strong>From staff reports</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Inn has named its second and third winners in its Carolina Healthcare Heroes contest – Lysa Hester and Linda Arp.\r\n\r\nHester, announced on Aug. 1, is a Radiological Technician at Colleton Medical Center and has been in her position for 10 years.\r\n\r\nArp works as a Respiratory Therapist at Beaufort Memorial Hospital, where she retired, and then decided to continue working due to the need for healthcare workers.\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Inn has teamed up with area businesses to award a total of six Carolina Healthcare Heroes with a relaxing retreat in Beaufort.\r\n\r\nIncluded in each vacation giveaway is a two-night stay at The Beaufort Inn, a $50 gift certificate to Bang’s Salon &amp; Spa, a $25 gift certificate for breakfast or lunch at Blackstone’s, a $100 gift certificate to Saltus River Grill for dinner, and a carriage tour for two provided by Southern Rose Buggy Tours.\r\n\r\nMichelle Green as the first winner. She works at Beaufort Memorial Hospital as a Nursing Assistant and has worked there for 11 years.\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Inn will randomly choose one winner each week for the next three weeks. Submissions are being accepted until Aug. 17. Once the recipients confirm their nomination, The Beaufort Inn will announce the winners on social media.\r\n\r\nAny healthcare worker in North Carolina or South Carolina is eligible to win. Nominations are to be submitted on The Beaufort Inn’s website at www.beaufortinn.com/Carolina-healthcare-heroes.\r\n\r\nWinners will be able to redeem their vacation within one year from the time the winner is announced. Certain terms and conditions apply. For additional information, please visit www.beaufortinn.com/Carolina-healthcare-heroes', 'Beaufort Inn announces 2nd, 3rd Healthcare Heroes', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'beaufort-inn-announces-2nd-3rd-healthcare-heroes', '', '', '2020-08-12 14:08:20', '2020-08-12 18:08:20', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45482', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45484, 4, '2020-08-12 14:11:44', '2020-08-12 18:11:44', '<strong>From staff reports</strong>\r\n\r\nBeaufort Memorial has added a family medicine physician to the medical staff at its Beaufort Memorial Primary Care practice.\r\n\r\nDr. Ross Watson comes to the Lowcountry from his residency at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston. A graduate of American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine in St. Martin, Netherlands Antilles, the California native earned an undergraduate degree in biology from University of California, Irvine.\r\n\r\nAfter graduation from college, Dr. Watson served on emergency medical services crews throughout the West before going to medical school. During residency he volunteered at an outreach center for runaway and homeless youth.\r\n\r\nAt Beaufort Memorial Primary Care, Dr. Watson joins board-certified internists Drs. Andrea Hucks and Alejandro Garcia Salas, and board-certified nurse practitioners Mary Beth Donovan, Ronda O’Connell and Amy Wagner. He will begin seeing patients later this month, partnering with them to prevent, diagnose and treat acute and chronic illness.\r\n\r\nLocated in the Beaufort Medical Plaza, 989 Ribaut Road, Beaufort, the practice provides a full range of general adult outpatient medical care with an emphasis on wellness and chronic disease management and prevention. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Watson or any of the practice’s providers, call 843-522-7600.', 'Family medicine physician joins Beaufort Memorial Primary Care', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'family-medicine-physician-joins-beaufort-memorial-primary-care', '', '', '2020-08-12 14:11:44', '2020-08-12 18:11:44', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45484', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(45489, 4, '2020-08-12 14:14:41', '2020-08-12 18:14:41', 'Have you ever been working in a makeshift home office during the pandemic? Are you reading this on your phone, computer or another mobile device? Are you looking down, shoulders hunched, while doing so? If so, your posture may be contributing to neck pain, headaches and other symptoms consistent with “tech neck.”&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTech neck, also called “text neck,” is a growing phenomenon that’s due to the ubiquitous presence of screens—such as cell phones, tablets and improperly angled computers—in our daily lives. In 2019, People spent nearly 6 hours each day using digital media, including more than 4 hours on non-voice activities on mobile devices, according to a survey done by (U.S.) eMarketer.\r\n\r\nBut the curved posture most of us assume while emailing, texting or reading on our devices simply isn’t good for the cervical spine, better known as the neck. Since our properly positioned neck muscles are designed to support the weight of our head—about 10 to 12 pounds—constantly dropping our heads forward to look at a device actually puts about 60 pounds of force on the neck.\r\n\r\n“Tech neck is actually an overuse or repetitive stress injury”. “Rolling our heads and shoulders forward places a great deal of strain on the spine and can pull it out of alignment, even leading to pinched nerves and disc herniations. It’s not necessarily a minor problem.”<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n<strong>Symptoms of tech neck</strong>\r\n\r\nHow do you know if you’re dealing with tech neck? In addition to soreness in the neck and shoulder areas, symptoms also include:<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nStiff neck<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nNeck spasms<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nUnexplained headaches<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nUpper back pain, ranging from nagging discomfort to sharp spasms<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nShoulder tightness<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nRadiating pain down the arms and into the hands<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nEven more concerning is that children and young adults—among the heaviest users of mobile devices—are developing these symptoms as their spines continue developing.\r\n\r\n“Some research suggest that tech neck can lead to chronic spine problems and even early development of arthritis in the neck” says Kaliq Chang, MD, an interventional pain management specialist board-certified in anesthesiology. “Because the consequences can be lifelong, it’s especially important to avoid tech neck and to see a doctor if your symptoms won’t go away.”\r\n\r\n<strong>How to prevent tech neck</strong>\r\n\r\nPrevention, of course, is always the best option when it comes to health problems, including tech neck. But since cell phones and other mobile devices can’t be ignored in modern-day society, how can this be accomplished?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nHold your cell phone or tablet at eye level whenever possible. Even better is to also keep your laptop or desk top computer screen at eye level as well.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nTake breaks every 20 to 30 minutes. Look up from your screen for several minutes. Even better, get up from your chair and walk around.\r\n\r\nLimit device use to only necessary tasks. Reducing screen time is a healthy goal for many reasons, not just spinal health”.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nExercise and stretch muscles in the neck, shoulders and upper back on a regular basis.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nSit at a slightly reclined position when using devices—not strictly upright.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nSitting at a 25- to 30-degree angle, with good lower back support, places much less force on the spinal discs in the back and neck than sitting up ramrod-straight. This way, neck and shoulder muscles aren’t taxed to hold your head up.\r\n\r\n“The bottom line is to be mindful of your neck and shoulder position whenever you’re using a mobile device,” Dr. Chang adds. “Vigilance is key to preventing tech neck.”\r\n\r\n<em>Credit: Kaliq Chang, MD, is an interventional pain management specialist board-certified in anesthesiology at Atlantic Spine Center. Atlantic Spine Center is a nationally recognized leader for endoscopic spine surgery with several locations in NJ and NYC. http://www.atlanticspinecenter.com, www.atlanticspinecenter.nyc<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></em>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nExclusive content from CARE Magazine', 'Mobile devices and neck pain: Tips for avoiding ‘Tech Neck\'', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'mobile-devices-and-neck-pain-tips-for-avoiding-tech-neck', '', '', '2020-08-12 14:14:41', '2020-08-12 18:14:41', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45489', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45491, 4, '2020-08-12 14:20:42', '2020-08-12 18:20:42', '<strong>From staff reports</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB), in partnership with the College of Charleston’s Riley Center for Livable Communities, announced a new online, interactive Lowcountry Food Finder Map.\r\n\r\nThe new map helps people in need find free food in the 10 coastal South Carolina counties served by the LCFB.\r\n\r\nPeople trying to find nearby food pantries can go to https://bit.ly/lowcountry-food-resources and type in their location. A list of food resources with available times and days for sites closest to them will be provided.\r\n\r\nDesigned to work either from a mobile device or computer, the website includes three types of food distribution sites: Lowcountry Food Bank partner agency sites, coastal South Carolina school district sites, and additional food resource sites.\r\n\r\nBecause of the growing demand for food assistance, along with volatility in food sourcing by food banks and pantries during the COVID-19 pandemic, the website will be regularly updated as new information becomes available.\r\n\r\nThe need for the Lowcountry Food Finder Map is greater than ever due to the number of people seeking food assistance for the first time. Complexities of food distribution in the current environment and a lack of volunteers has caused almost 15 percent of food pantries in coastal South Carolina to close since mid-March.\r\n\r\nYet, according to Lowcountry Food Bank data, the demand for emergency or supplemental food has grown dramatically in the last few months.\r\n\r\nThe overall goal of the new food finder mapping tool is to help our neighbors in need find nutritious food and essential supplies for themselves and their families, especially during the coronavirus pandemic and resulting unemployment and economic disruption.', 'Lowcountry Food Bank introduces interactive map', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'lowcountry-food-bank-introduces-interactive-map', '', '', '2020-08-12 14:20:42', '2020-08-12 18:20:42', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45491', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45493, 4, '2020-08-12 14:28:49', '2020-08-12 18:28:49', '<strong>From staff reports</strong>\r\n\r\nHELP of Beaufort, the largest volunteer organization in Beaufort County providing direct service, is in need of donations.\r\n\r\nHELP offers clothing assistance, family assistance, mobile meals and financial assistance for those in need. According to the organization, more people that usual are coming in for help and “the shelves are awaiting your generosity.”\r\n\r\nNeeds include fresh fruits and veggies, canned fruit and veggies, drinks (water, fruit juice, etc.) pasta sauce, soap and all toiletries, dog and cat food, diapers (Sizes 3, 4, 5) paper towels, mid-size laundry detergent and more.\r\n\r\nDonations can be dropped off at 1810 Ribaut Road between 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.\r\n\r\nHELP of Beaufort, founded in 1979, maintains a facility that is open five mornings a week with more than 80 volunteers giving their time and effort to carry out its programs. For more information, call 843-524-1223, email helpbeaufort@gmail.com or visit helpofbeaufort.org.', 'HELP of Beaufort needs your help', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'help-of-beaufort-needs-your-help', '', '', '2020-08-12 14:28:49', '2020-08-12 18:28:49', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45493', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45495, 4, '2020-08-12 14:31:07', '2020-08-12 18:31:07', '<strong>From staff reports</strong>\r\n\r\nWith three homes damaged due to falling tree limbs in the last two weeks, three storm related calls this past weekend alone, and with hurricane season here along with potentially violent summer storms, Burton fire officials are advising residents to “scan their yard” for loose debris, along with trees and limbs that are endangering their homes.\r\n\r\nSince April of this year, the Burton Fire District has responded to more than 10 emergency responses for electrical power lines or trees down, and three emergency responses for tree limbs damaging homes. To date, no injuries were reported in these incidents; however, two families were displaced, including a family of nine this past weekend.\r\n\r\nJust past 7 a.m. on July 13, Burton EMTs assisted an elderly resident on Glaze Drive when a tree limb fell causing damages to the home and a wheelchair ramp. The family had to be relocated as a result. The Burton Fire District helped coordinate assistance from a local church to repair the ramp.\r\n\r\nJust after 6 a.m. on July 28, Burton firefighters responded to a tree limb that came through the roof of a home on Corner Loop causing heavy damage to the kitchen area. Power to the home had to be secured due to the damages.\r\n\r\nJust after 3:30 p.m. on Aug. 9, Burton firefighters responded to a tree that collapsed on a home on Alexandra Loop causing heavy damage to the home. A family of nine, three adults and six children, were displaced. Red Cross was called to assist the family.\r\n\r\nBurton Fire District officials remind citizens that these weather-related incidents were not caused by tropical storm or hurricane force winds but routine summer storms. Officials advise residents to secure or remove loose yard debris and trees or branches that threaten your home. If such trees or limbs cannot be removed, then avoid those areas of the home in weather conditions, and consider that risk when deciding to evacuate during hurricane warnings.', 'Burton Fire officials advise ‘scan your yard’', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'burton-fire-officials-advise-scan-your-yard', '', '', '2020-08-12 14:31:07', '2020-08-12 18:31:07', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45495', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45498, 4, '2020-08-12 14:33:28', '2020-08-12 18:33:28', '<h2>Publix coming, BI-LO up in the air, Harris Teeter wants an extension</h2>\r\n<strong>By Mindy Lucas</strong>\r\n\r\nGrocery shoppers looking for another option along Boundary Street in Beaufort will finally get a Publix, though it could take more than a year before that’s a reality, project planners say.\r\n\r\nSite work will begin this month in preparation for the 48,387-square-foot grocery store to be built in Beaufort Plaza, according to a news release issued by the city on Aug. 6.\r\n\r\nThe Plaza Stadium Movie Theater and its adjoining buildings were demolished in October to make way for the grocery store.\r\n\r\nConstruction is expected to begin in January and the store will open in the fall of 2021, Plaza owner Paul Trask said in the news release. In addition, Trask plans to refurbish the shopping center, including the addition of new asphalt, landscaping and lighting.\r\n\r\nIt’s a big step forward for the city’s Boundary Street Corridor Improvement Plan, city officials said.\r\n\r\nThe project will be a great investment for the shopping center and the city, City Manager Bill Prokop said at city council’s most recent meeting.\r\n\r\n“…This is a big win for the City of Beaufort,” he said in the news release. “This will offer many of our residents a very convenient location to do their grocery shopping.”\r\n\r\nThe announcement of additional tenants to the shopping plaza is forthcoming, officials said, and a sign announcing the Publix went up on the corner of Boundary Street and Robert Smalls Parkway last week.\r\n\r\nWhile the announcement of another grocery store may be welcomed news to those living along the north side of town, the fate of the BI-LO in Beaufort Town Center remains to be seen.\r\n\r\nIn June, Salisbury, N.C.-based grocery chain Food Lion announced it was acquiring 62 BI-LO and Harveys supermarket stores from BI-LO’s parent company Southeastern Grocers.\r\n\r\nWhile the Port Royal BI-LO was listed on the company’s website of stores in Georgia and the Carolinas included in the purchase, the Beaufort BI-LO on Boundary Street was conspicuously missing from that list.\r\n\r\nBI-LO employees at the Boundary Street store approached in June said they were told to apply for employment with Food Lion.\r\n\r\nAn email sent to Southeastern Grocers was not answered at press time Tuesday. However, after the announcement of the sale in June, a spokesperson for Southeastern Grocers said the company would be exploring options for such BI-LO stores as the Boundary Street location, but would remain “open and ready” to serve customers in the meantime.\r\n\r\nIn other grocery store news, Lady’s Island residents remain curious to know if and when a Harris Teeter might open on the corner of Sea Island Parkway and Sams Point Road.\r\n\r\nVacated by Publix in 2014 when the grocery store moved across the road, the building has sat empty for years.\r\n\r\nDevelopers, who have been planning for a Harris Teeter, submitted updated plans for a 56,000 square-foot grocery store with parking in 2016.\r\n\r\nIn addition, in June the city’s zoning board granted special permission for planners to build a gas station on the site.\r\n\r\nProject planners also asked the city’s Design Review Board for another year’s extension on submitted plans, City of Beaufort Community and Economic Development Director David Prichard said. Project planners had previously asked for an extension last November. The new extension will begin in November, he said.\r\n\r\nWhile Harris Teeter confirmed in a recent email that it still holds the lease for the property, a spokesperson for the company said it did not have an opening date or any additional details to share at this time.', 'Grocery store shuffle', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'grocery-store-shuffle', '', '', '2020-08-12 14:33:28', '2020-08-12 18:33:28', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45498', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45501, 4, '2020-08-12 14:35:02', '2020-08-12 18:35:02', '<strong>From staff reports</strong>\r\n\r\nNicie Phillips has been selected as the new Executive Director of the Beaufort Digital Corridor.\r\n\r\nPhillips moved to Beaufort this past year from the Pacific Northwest where she was Dean of Students at Pacific Bible College in Medford, Ore. She also has extensive experience in the private sector working for DuPont Pharma among other companies.\r\n\r\nPhillips attended Clemson University for engineering and then received a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from the University of South Florida. She is finishing up a Master of Science in Information Science from Texas Women’s University.\r\n\r\n“As Executive Director, my mission is to develop Beaufort’s technology entrepreneurs, fortify the tech economy in the region, and help create diversity in jobs,” Phillips said in a release. “I love Beaufort and want to see it thrive.”\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Digital Corridor launched in late 2016 as a spinoff of the Charleston Digital Corridor with the aim of incubating tech-related startups and overtime bring better-paying jobs to Beaufort. Housed at the city-owned 500 Carteret Building in downtown, the BDC BASEcamp offers co-working spaces for entrepreneurs, workshops, mentoring, and gallery area for local artists.\r\n\r\n“My passion is to help others determine what they need to be successful and to be part of growing the Beaufort business economy,” Phillips said.\r\n\r\nPhillips replaces Shelley Barratt who led the BDC for several years and moved back to her home state of New Mexico.\r\n\r\n“We are delighted to have Nicie Phillips as the Beaufort Digital Corridor’s new Executive Director “, said City Councilman Stephen Murray, who was integral to the startup of the corridor and is a member of the Board of Directors. “We conducted a nationwide search to replace Shelley, and Nicie’s mix of college leadership experience, private sector experience, and current pursuit of a Master’s in Information Science was the perfect mix. We are confident she will build on the success we’ve had as we continue to build diversification into Beaufort’s economy.”\r\n\r\nNicie and her husband Jay live in Beaufort. Jay Phillips is the Financial Systems Analyst for the City of Beaufort. Their daughter is a senior at Bridges Prep, and their son just graduated from Chapman School of Law in California.', 'Beaufort Digital Corridor hires executive director', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'beaufort-digital-corridor-hires-executive-director', '', '', '2020-08-12 14:35:02', '2020-08-12 18:35:02', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45501', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45504, 4, '2020-08-12 14:38:08', '2020-08-12 18:38:08', '<h4>By LOLITA HUCKABY</h4>\r\n<h4><b>New construction south of Broad to get more costly</b></h4>\r\nBeaufort – Newcomers to Beaufort County have an impact on the provision of public services including schools – no news there.\r\n\r\nAnd the County Council and School Board members – some of them – have been pushing for additional ways to get money from those folks to pay for those services.\r\n\r\nThe County Council this week gave the first of three necessary votes supporting school impact fees … new construction JUST south of the Broad River.\r\n\r\nBeaufort County had school impact fees prior to 1999 when the General Assembly said they no longer could. Some have spent the past 20 years trying to work around that restriction to help build schools, particularly in the southern part of the county where growth is happening the fastest.\r\n\r\nCounty Council has before it a review of all the impact fees already charged for fire, EMS, libraries, parks, solid waste and transportation.\r\n\r\nBut because some of the members couldn’t get right with their ZOOM connections, the council agreed to defer this heated discussion until a special meeting Aug. 27.\r\n\r\nOne online observer wisely noted that if the county leaders can’t get a clear internet connection for their meeting, they probably should add broadband infrastructure to the list of needed improvements.\r\n<h4>Get out there, get yourself counted</h4>\r\nBEAUFORT – The majority of you reading this newspaper have probably already responded to the 2020 census form. But as of the end of July, Beaufort County’s overall census response was 47.2 percent compared to 2010, when it was 74 percent.\r\n\r\nNot good.\r\n\r\nOkay, we’ve had the virus to worry about. And a lack of rain. And this political activity related to a mayoral race. And, oh yes, a presidential race.\r\n\r\nYou may have blocked out the repeated warnings, which have increased in the last week, since the White House announced the deadline for the count would be pushed ahead one month, from Oct. 31 to the end of September.\r\n\r\nBut the facts are – again, many of you know this already – the population numbers collected during the census are used to help decide what areas get federal funding for all kinds of programs. They’re also used to establish governmental districts based on population, such as County Council seats or Congressional districts.\r\n\r\nThe 2010 census count is why Beaufort County Councilman York Glover’s District 3 crosses from St. Helena, the southern part of Lady’s Island and into the city of Beaufort. And why County Councilman Paul Sommerville’s District 2 goes from the MCAS to include a part of Pigeon Point and then jumps the Beaufort River to include northern Lady’s Island and part of St. Helena (Data).\r\n\r\n(True, there is this thing called “gerrymandering” which is a political process I’m not going to try and explain but trust me, when it happens – using census population data as a base – you might not like it.)\r\n\r\nBottom line, if you HAVEN’T filled out your census form, or know someone who hasn’t, tell them to dust it off from their mail pile, fill it out, send it in. You can do it by phone (844-330-2020) or on the computer (2020census.gov). Just do it.\r\n<h4>Clock’s ticking if you wanna be on the ballot</h4>\r\nBEAUFORT – If it’s Wednesday, Aug. 12 and you’re reading Island News, you have less than 48 hours to file for the Beaufort mayoral or city council race.\r\n\r\nFriday at noon is the deadline for seeing Ivette at City Hall and getting your paperwork in.\r\n\r\nAs of press time, no additional candidates have stepped forth other than the ones we’ve already told you about – Stephen Murray and Mike Sutton for mayor; Mike McFee, Neil Lipsitz, Mitch Mitchell, Scott Gibbs and Brantley Wilson for two city council seats.\r\n\r\nAnd we still hear Eric Longo’s name as a write-in.\r\n<h4>In case you were wondering</h4>\r\nBEAUFORT – Yes, the county office buildings are still closed to the public.\r\n\r\nThe offices – including the VERY popular libraries – were closed suddenly a month ago because of COVID-19 cases.\r\n\r\nInquiries have failed to produce exactly how many cases were confirmed inside those walls or when the doors might be open. Citizens CAN get a library book by phone and court cases are being heard via camera. And thank heavens the convenience centers haven’t closed yet!\r\n<h4>Here they come!</h4>\r\nBEAUFORT – As projected, Beaufort City Council did unanimously approve allowing multi-passenger golf carts to the list of tour vehicles permitted in the city.\r\n\r\nThe only last-minute change was the allowance of gas-operated carts versus the electric carts originally discussed. City staff assured the Council the new style enviro-friendly golf carts were really, really quiet.\r\n\r\n<em>Lolita Huckaby Watson is a community volunteer, I-95 and U.S. 17 voyager and works for an online news service covering local government. She is a former reporter/editorial assistant/columnist with The Beaufort Gazette, The Savannah Morning News, Bluffton Today and Beaufort Today. She can be reached at bftbay@gmail.com.</em>', 'LOWCOUNTRY LOWDOWN', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'lowcountry-lowdown-10', '', '', '2020-08-12 14:38:08', '2020-08-12 18:38:08', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45504', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45506, 4, '2020-08-12 14:39:25', '2020-08-12 18:39:25', 'Aug. 17 – Beaufort County Council Finance Committee, 2 p.m., watch on The County Channel\r\n\r\nAug. 17 – Beaufort County Public Facilities Committee, 3:30 p.m., watch on The County Channel\r\n\r\nAug. 17 – Metropolitan Planning Commission, 5 p.m., watch via Zoom or on the city’s Facebook page\r\n\r\nAug. 18 – Bluffton Township Fire District, 4 p.m., watch on the fire district’s Facebook page\r\n\r\nAug. 18 – Beaufort County Disabilities and Special Needs Board, 4 p.m., check for virtual meeting information to be posted at www.beaufortcountysc.gov\r\n\r\nAug. 18 – Beaufort County Board of Education, 6 – 8 p.m., watch on The County Channel; for information on public comment visit www.beaufortschools.net\r\n\r\nAug. 19 – Daufuskie Island Fire District, 1 p.m., check for virtual meeting information to be posted at www.beaufortcountysc.gov', 'PUBLIC MEETINGS FOR AUG. 13–19', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'public-meetings-for-aug-13-19', '', '', '2020-08-12 14:39:25', '2020-08-12 18:39:25', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45506', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45508, 4, '2020-08-12 14:40:08', '2020-08-12 18:40:08', 'A new episode of The County Channel’s series Coastline outlines Beaufort County emergency preparedness procedures while incorporating safety precautions related to the coronavirus pandemic.\r\n\r\nCoastline host Rick Forschner welcomes Col. Neil Baxley, Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Management Division commander, back to The County Channel studio.\r\n\r\nThe episode updates the public on policies that have been put in place this hurricane season. Having a plan and staying informed is the hallmark of this discussion, should an evacuation take place during this busy hurricane season.\r\n\r\nCoastline airs on The County Channel at 9:30 a.m. Sundays, 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, 8 p.m. Thursdays and 9 a.m. Fridays. Coastline is a monthly news show filmed in-studio and produced by The County Channel.\r\n\r\nWatch all programming for The County Channel on Comcast Ch. 2, Hargray Chs. 9 and 113, and Spectrum Ch. 1304. Viewers can also watch programming live and on-demand at The County Channel’s website at www.beaufortcountysc.gov.', 'New Coastline focuses on emergency preparedness', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'new-coastline-focuses-on-emergency-preparedness', '', '', '2020-08-12 14:40:08', '2020-08-12 18:40:08', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45508', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45510, 4, '2020-08-12 14:42:11', '2020-08-12 18:42:11', '<strong>From staff reports</strong>\r\n\r\nSouth Carolina Humanities has announced that Billy Keyserling is one of the 2020 recipients of the Governor’s Awards in the Humanities.\r\n\r\nIn it release, SC Humanities said of Keyserling: “As the longtime Mayor of Beaufort, Billy Keyserling has led collaborative cultural and environmental initiatives designed to educate the public and mobilize the community for the common good.”\r\n\r\nEstablished in 1991, the Governor’s Awards celebrate the Palmetto State’s most ambitious humanities academics and advocates.\r\n\r\nThe virtual Governor’s Awards in the Humanities Award Ceremony will be held Thursday, Oct. 22 on YouTube. Details about the virtual event will be announced soon.\r\n\r\nThe mission of SC Humanities is to enrich the cultural and intellectual lives of all South Carolinians. Established in 1973, this 501(c) 3 organization is governed by a volunteer 20-member Board of Directors comprised of community leaders from throughout the state.\r\n\r\nIt presents and supports literary initiatives, lectures, exhibits, festivals, publications, oral history projects, videos and other humanities-based experiences that directly or indirectly reach more than 250,000 citizens annually.\r\n\r\nBilly Keyserling’s full bio\r\n\r\nBilly Keyserling brings a wealth of experience in public affairs, public policy, business, marketing and public service to his position as Mayor of Beaufort.\r\n\r\nKeyserling’s record of public service began in Washington, D.C. where he held positions in the U.S. House and Senate, directed political campaigns, and led the Washington office of the National Conference on Soviet Jewry in an international effort to free Jews from the former USSR.\r\n\r\nAfter returning home to the Palmetto State, he served two terms in the South Carolina House of Representatives and one term on the Beaufort City Council. For the past 12 years, Keyserling has served as the Mayor of Beaufort.\r\n\r\nAs Mayor, Keyserling partnered with Congressman Jim Clyburn and the former Interior Secretary Bruce Babbit, among others, to lead the campaign to create the Reconstruction Era National Park. Keyserling also founded a non-profit organization, Reconstruction Beaufort: The Second Founding of America, that brings teachers, public officials, artists, and community leaders together to uncover and teach the untold stories of the Reconstruction Era.\r\n\r\nOutside of his duties as Mayor, he is known for organizing collaborative cultural and environmental initiatives designed to educate the public and mobilize the community for the common good.\r\n\r\nKeyserling was the visionary behind Pink Dolphin, a book written by an 8-year-old and illustrated by an 83-year-old that teaches folks of all ages that our communities are stronger when we harness diversity and work together for the benefit of all.\r\n\r\nKeyserling’s work has been recognized by the South Carolina Arts Commission and the League of Conservation Voters. Keyserling holds a Masters in Public Relations from Boston University and a B.S., Magna Cum Laude, from Brandeis University.', 'SC Humanities honors Mayor Keyserling', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'sc-humanities-honors-mayor-keyserling', '', '', '2020-08-12 14:42:11', '2020-08-12 18:42:11', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45510', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(45516, 4, '2020-08-12 14:51:44', '2020-08-12 18:51:44', 'I have Covid.\r\n\r\nI’m sharing my story in the hopes that those within my community will take pause and think about the choices they are making.\r\n\r\nIf I’m being completely honest, I thought it wouldn’t happen to me. I barely leave my home. I interact with very few people. When I’m in public I always wear my mask and maintain social distancing.\r\n\r\nUnfortunately I live in a community where up until recently, precautions weren’t being enforced and many people were taking advantage of the lax atmosphere.\r\n\r\nOne day I felt perfectly fine and the next day I didn’t. I experienced feeling feverish without an actual fever, painful body aches, fatigue, and I had trouble breathing.\r\n\r\nAt first I brushed it off as another one of my sinus infections. Two emergency room visits later I was diagnosed with COVID-19.\r\n\r\nPeople keep asking me if I know how I got Covid. I don’t. To me, at this point it doesn’t really matter. I’m sick and I need to do whatever is within my power to get<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>better.\r\n\r\nMy symptoms progressed. In addition to what I was already struggling with I began to have trouble eating and drinking without nausea. Ironically my medications required me to eat and drink. What I could eat was extremely limited.\r\n\r\nLiving on my own meant I was the only one to get things done around my home. Even the most menial tasks required what seemed like an insurmountable effort. The benefit of living on my own was my minimal exposure to others. The downside was the depth of loneliness I felt most of the time.\r\n\r\nCovid does something to you mentally I can’t quite explain.\r\n\r\nI was thrilled when my quarantine period was officially over. Then I wasn’t. Being in public filled me with a paralyzing fear and anxiety. At this time I don’t feel safe outside of my home. There’s still so much about Covid we don’t know: the long term effects, how long symptoms last and reinfection possibilities.\r\n\r\nAnother question people keep asking me is if I’m “healed” or “better.” The simple answer is no. My recovery has progressed.\r\n\r\nI’d like to believe the worst is behind me, but I just don’t know. I’m still struggling with certain symptoms. I have good days, bad days, and mixed days. I never know what to expect.\r\n\r\nMentally, I may never be the person I was before I got Covid.\r\n\r\nWhat I can tell you is this virus is very real, painful and traumatic. Just one person making unsafe choices can create a detrimental impact on so many.\r\n\r\nI’m taking my recovery one day at a time the best that I can.\r\n\r\n<em>Laura Kaponer is a mental health advocate and blogger, as well as a volunteer with the local chapter of NAMI. You can find her on social media by searching #Laurakaponeris1in5.</em>\r\n\r\n\r\n<b>THE NUMBERS<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b>\r\n\r\nFrom S.C. DHEC\r\n\r\n<b>Totals</b>\r\n\r\nAs of Monday, Aug. 10\r\n\r\n<b>S.C. confirmed cases: </b>100,431\r\n\r\n<b>S.C. probable cases: </b>728\r\n\r\n<b>S.C. confirmed deaths: </b>1,966\r\n\r\n<b>S.C. probable deaths: </b>83\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort County cases: </b>4,121\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort County deaths: </b>54\r\n\r\n<b>Last week’s 7-day avg. new cases, state: </b>1074.4\r\n\r\n<b>Previous week’s 7-day avg. new cases, state: </b>1,418.1\r\n\r\n<b>Two weeks ago’s 7-day avg. new cases, state: </b>1,449.6\r\n\r\n<b>Three weeks ago’s 7-day avg. new cases, state: </b>1,860.2\r\n\r\n<b>Four weeks ago’s 7-day avg. new cases, state: </b>1,663.1\r\n\r\n<b>Five weeks ago’s 7-day avg. new cases, state: </b>1,604.1\r\n\r\n<b>Six weeks ago’s 7-day avg. new cases, state: </b>1,263.6\r\n\r\n<b>Last week’s 7-day average new cases, county: </b>65.4\r\n\r\n<b>Previous week’s 7-day average new cases, county: </b>83.3\r\n\r\n<b>Two weeks ago’s 7-day average new cases, county: </b>83.9\r\n\r\n<b>Three weeks ago’s 7-day average new cases, county: </b>72.4\r\n\r\n<b>Four weeks ago’s 7-day average new cases, county: </b>72.6\r\n\r\n<b>Five weeks ago’s 7-day average new cases, county: </b>52.4\r\n\r\n<b>Six weeks ago’s 7-day average new cases, county: </b>38.9\r\n\r\n\r\n<b>THE LAST WEEK<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b>\r\n\r\n<b>Monday, Aug. 10</b>\r\n\r\n<b>New S.C. Cases: </b>718\r\n\r\n<b>S.C. deaths: </b>17\r\n\r\n<b>New Beaufort Co. Cases: </b>26\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort Co. deaths: </b>0\r\n\r\n<b>Percent Positive: </b>12.8\r\n\r\n<b>Sunday, Aug. 9</b>\r\n\r\n<b>New S.C. Cases: </b>722\r\n\r\n<b>S.C. deaths: </b>18\r\n\r\n<b>New Beaufort Co. Cases: </b>59\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort Co. deaths: </b>1\r\n\r\n<b>Percent Positive: </b>12.9\r\n\r\n<b>Saturday, Aug. 8</b>\r\n\r\n<b>New S.C. Cases: </b>1,178\r\n\r\n<b>S.C. deaths: </b>67\r\n\r\n<b>New Beaufort Co. Cases: </b>47\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort Co. deaths: </b>1\r\n\r\n<b>Percent Positive: </b>15.9\r\n\r\n<b>Friday, Aug. 7</b>\r\n\r\n<b>New S.C. Cases: </b>1,265\r\n\r\n<b>S.C. deaths: </b>21\r\n\r\n<b>New Beaufort Co. Cases: </b>78\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort Co. deaths: </b>1\r\n\r\n<b>Percent Positive: </b>18.3\r\n\r\n<b>Thursday, Aug. 6</b>\r\n\r\n<b>New S.C. Cases: </b>1,295\r\n\r\n<b>S.C. deaths: </b>44\r\n\r\n<b>New Beaufort Co. Cases: </b>71\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort Co. deaths: </b>2\r\n\r\n<b>Percent Positive: </b>19.7\r\n\r\n<b>Wednesday, Aug. 5</b>\r\n\r\n<b>New S.C. Cases: </b>1,175\r\n\r\n<b>S.C. deaths: </b>45\r\n\r\n<b>New Beaufort Co. Cases: </b>112\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort Co. deaths: </b>3\r\n\r\n<b>Percent Positive: </b>20.7\r\n\r\n<b>Tuesday, Aug. 4</b>\r\n\r\n<b>New S.C. Cases: </b>1,168\r\n\r\n<b>S.C. deaths: </b>52\r\n\r\n<b>New Beaufort Co. Cases: </b>65\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort Co. deaths: </b>1\r\n\r\n<b>Percent Positive: </b>18.3', 'My life after COVID-19', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'my-life-after-covid-19', '', '', '2020-08-12 14:51:44', '2020-08-12 18:51:44', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45516', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45519, 4, '2020-08-12 14:53:45', '2020-08-12 18:53:45', '<h2>Parents face challenges, difficult decisions as Beaufort County Schools move to virtual education</h2>\r\n<strong>By Mindy Lucas</strong>\r\n\r\nAmanda Hollingsworth is concerned her daughter, who has autism, will fall further behind with her therapy now that the Beaufort County School District has made the decision to go to an all-virtual model for education.\r\n\r\nA rising 5th grader now at Mossy Oaks Elementary, her daughter was getting regular, in-person therapy, including both occupational and speech therapy, at Beaufort Elementary.\r\n\r\nBut when South Carolina schools shut down in March from the pandemic, the therapy her daughter was getting shut down along with them.\r\n\r\nNow this recent announcement made by the school district to temporarily adopt a full-virtual educational model, has Hollingsworth concerned all over again.\r\n\r\n“All those services? We don’t get anymore, because they aren’t allowed to be in contact with anyone,” she said.\r\n\r\nThe school board’s announcement to start the school year with online-only classes prompted many parents to take to social media – either to voice their support or air their grievances with the school district’s decision.\r\n\r\nBeaufort County School District Superintendent Frank Rodriguez said the decision was prompted by the state’s recent health metrics which indicated conditions in the district were getting worse, not better.\r\n\r\n“Having reviewed DHEC metrics for the past six weeks, we see COVID-19 conditions simply are not improving in our community,” Rodriguez said. “In fact, they have been getting worse.”\r\n\r\nIn South Carolina, DHEC designates transmission risk as “high” in counties where percent positive rates are 10 percent or higher. DHEC metrics released on Monday, Aug. 3, just before the announcement was made, showed that Beaufort County’s percent positive rate was 20.8 percent for the second consecutive week.\r\n\r\nStill, the decision to switch to an online-only model of instruction had many parents concerned.\r\n\r\n“It’s going to be difficult to manage your time and your home,” said Hollingsworth, who considers herself “blessed” that she can afford to stay at home with her daughter and two other children, while many working parents cannot.\r\n\r\n“I can’t imagine what the other parents are going through who work or who are going to have to go back to work soon,” she said.\r\n\r\nAfter schools shut down in the spring, Hollingsworth heard from some of her daughter’s therapists by phone who made suggestions for things they could work on together. She would upload some of the assignments to Google classroom but says that sort of remote instruction just wasn’t ideal.\r\n\r\nShe feels her daughter, who thrives on routine, has regressed somewhat.\r\n\r\n“I would definitely say there’s been regression just in simple things because the routine has been lost,” she said.\r\n\r\nIt’s been tough trying to find or give her daughter what she needs because she and her husband aren’t trained therapists, she said.\r\n\r\n“We’re parents and we can only do so much as parents,” she said, adding that she often worries what the other parents and children in her daughter’s program are going through as well.\r\n\r\n“These kids need more than just someone to check on them,” she said.\r\n\r\nJodie Srutek, a single mother with two girls in Bluffton schools, can relate.\r\n\r\n“One of my children did not do well with virtual learning,” she said, adding that her daughter who has had health issues needs a lot of hands-on, or one-on-one attention.\r\n\r\nWhile she went ahead and signed up for the virtual option several weeks ago, Srutek, who does public advocacy work and is running for a Beaufort County Council seat, said the decision wasn’t easy.\r\n\r\n“There were drawbacks to both (models of education) but at the end of the day, I had to make a choice,” she said.\r\n\r\nFor her, it was continuity that pushed her toward the virtual option.\r\n\r\nIf someone got sick in one of her child’s classrooms or schools, it was highly likely officials would have to close the classroom or school to quarantine those students anyway, she reasoned. So having the same model of education all year long would give her children the stability and consistency they needed.\r\n\r\n“The reality is, this is the world we live in now, so we’re going to have to do the best with what we’ve been given,” she said.\r\n\r\nStill, she remains sensitive to those who are struggling to figure out how they can work and keep their children at home at the same time.\r\n\r\n“I’m not flippant about that,” she said. “These are difficult decisions to make, so I am sensitive to people who feel like, ‘How can I do this and keep my job?’”\r\n\r\nTo address that problem, some parents she knows have formed small groups where each takes a turn in sharing the responsibility of watching children or helping with their work load on different days or at scheduled times so parents in the group can take turns working or tending to other things.\r\n\r\nShe also encourages parents with special needs or who may have a childcare issue, to reach out to their school’s social worker or counselor.\r\n\r\nIn addition, working parents might find help in the form of the family medical leave act which in some cases may cover some of their child care expenses, she said.\r\n\r\nThe Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), passed into law on March 18, requires certain employers to provide employees with paid sick leave or expanded family and medical leave for specified reasons related to COVID-19.\r\n\r\nUnder the FFCRA, an employee qualifies for expanded family leave if the employee is caring for a child whose school or place of care is closed, or a child care provider is unavailable, for reasons related to COVID-19.\r\n\r\n“People should reach out to their HR (departments) if they’re curious if they qualify if child care is an issue,” she said.\r\n\r\nOther parents like Nina Hedlund were happy the school district made the decision to start with virtual education.\r\n\r\n“My main concern was my kids’ health,” said the Beaufort mother of three.\r\n\r\nThough one of her sons does better with one-on-one, in-person instruction, Hedlund was concerned it wasn’t realistic to send kids back to school with instructions to social distance and wear masks – especially for elementary-age school children.\r\n\r\n“They would be more distracted with the mask, I think, or not being able to hug or high-five their friends and having to wash their hands all the time,” she said.\r\n\r\nAnd the burden of making sure children are protected during the day shouldn’t fall exclusively on teachers, she added.\r\n\r\n“It’s just too much for them,” she said.\r\n\r\nStill, she understands how some parents may want to send kids back saying often it comes down to each family’s situation. Hedlund has a friend who is a single parent and has three young children.\r\n\r\n“So she’s like, ‘How am I going to juggle them at home while I work,” she said.\r\n\r\nIn the meantime, she thinks her son has actually benefited from virtual instruction since she has been able to spend quality one-on-one time with him at home.\r\n\r\nHer only hope is that by the time he graduates in 2021, he will be able to have a “proper” graduation ceremony, she said.\r\n\r\n“But it’s going to take every one doing their part,” she said, adding that she has been surprised by the level of outrage some parents have shown on social media over the district’s decision.\r\n\r\n“They need to stop the fussing, and keep themselves healthy and start being respectful of everyone,” she said. “That shows our children that we’re better than this Coronavirus.”', 'Is it a no-win situation?', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'is-it-a-no-win-situation', '', '', '2020-08-12 14:53:45', '2020-08-12 18:53:45', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45519', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(45521, 4, '2020-08-12 15:06:11', '2020-08-12 19:06:11', '<h2><b>A community remembers Beaufort Police Chief Matt Clancy: Beloved husband, father, friend and colleague</b></h2>\r\n<strong>By Mindy Lucas</strong>\r\n\r\nTyler Clancy thought it fitting that his father was named Matthew.\r\n\r\n“It’s ironic that the Prophet Matthew would proclaim, ‘Blessed are the peacemakers for they should be called the children of God,’” he told the crowd gathered for his father’s funeral service, held Friday, Aug. 7, at Beaufort’s Waterfront Park.\r\n\r\n“I don’t think that was a coincidence,” he said, adding that his father, Beaufort Police Chief Matthew “Matt” Clancy, dedicated his life to public service.\r\n\r\nSeveral hundred people – including members of the Beaufort Police Department, local officials, members of the military and first responders from around the area – turned out for the public service.\r\n\r\nClancy, who spent 27 years in law enforcement, died on July 29 after a long fight with neuroendocrine cancer. He was 56.\r\n\r\nThe program included a number of speakers with countless stories of a man who was respected by all and who embodied the idea of grace under pressure.\r\n\r\n“Spine, grit, tenacity – all joined together with kindness and love,” said State Rep. Shannon Erickson, R-Beaufort.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Screen-Shot-2020-08-12-at-2.59.40-PM.png\"><img class=\" wp-image-45522 alignleft\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Screen-Shot-2020-08-12-at-2.59.40-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"574\" height=\"502\"></a>Erickson arranged for flags atop the State House in Columbia to be flown at half staff on Friday in honor of Clancy.\r\n\r\nBorn in Kingston, N.Y. and raised on Long Island, Clancy graduated from The Citadel in 1986 with a degree in Political Science. After graduating, he was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps and went on to obtain the rank of captain.\r\n\r\nHe left the Corps in 1993 to begin his career in law enforcement with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office where he served as deputy sheriff, corporal and sergeant.\r\n\r\nHe joined the Beaufort Police Department in 1997, serving first as a patrol officer, then as a criminal investigator, an investigative lieutenant and deputy chief. He was promoted to chief in 2009.\r\n\r\nAmong the many leadership programs Clancy participated in over the years was the esteemed South Carolina Diversity Leadership Initiative at the Riley Institute at Furman University. In addition, he was a member of the 220th Session of the FBI National Academy.\r\n\r\nRespected by his department and city hall colleagues for his commitment to community policing and neighborhood outreach, Clancy was also remembered by his fellow officers for his ability not only to lead but to serve alongside those who reported to him.\r\n\r\n“His integrity was beyond reproach, his leadership was always from the front,” said Sgt. Chris Cushman, adding that Clancy knew how to diffuse tense situations way before the idea of “de-escalation” became part of the law enforcement vernacular.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Screen-Shot-2020-08-12-at-2.58.05-PM.png\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-45525\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Screen-Shot-2020-08-12-at-2.58.05-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"509\" height=\"782\"></a>\r\nUnafraid to respond to a call or arrive first on the scene, officers respected the way Clancy wasn’t afraid to “get dirty,” Cushman said.\r\n\r\nOthers remembered Clancy for the way he could find common ground with anyone he met.\r\n\r\n“He judged me by the content of my character,” said North Charleston Police Chief Reggie Burgess.\r\n\r\nAfter meeting Clancy at SWAT training in Charleston, the two became fast friends, Burgess said, and would often get together to share a meal and exchange thoughts and ideas on the business of community policing.\r\n\r\n“We talked a lot about leadership, a lot about service, a lot about dedication and most of all the thing that Matt and I believed in is this – we have to be about the people’s business,” he said, adding that people just want peace and tranquility in their communities. “That was Matt.”\r\n\r\nBut above all else, he was a husband and a family man, said his sons who recounted the nearly daily example Clancy set for them — such as the time their father came home late one night battered, exhausted and covered in mud.\r\n\r\nHaving chasing an armed suspect into the marsh, Clancy had shattered his elbow, Tyler Clancy said. Despite the long night, his father was up the next morning, had breakfast already made for the family and was ironing his new uniform when Tyler rose.\r\n\r\n“This kind of quiet strength was commonplace in my home, and I had the blessing of being raised by a man who taught me what character really was,” he said.\r\n\r\nBut his father also had a big heart, he said, and was often humble about his accomplishments. He realized this even more after learning only recently of various commendations they never knew their father had received, such as one given to Clancy for rescuing an unconscious man from a burning car.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n“What is truly amazing to me, despite the physical feat of ripping someone out of a burning car, is that we never of this story,” he said.\r\n\r\nOr how his father, while out walking the dog, would spend time talking to a former Marine he had met who was battling PTSD. The man would later tell the chief’s son, “I didn’t know I was struggling but your father did.”\r\n\r\nTyler concluded his eulogy by saying he had given a lot of thought to why his father had been taken from them but spoke of his faith and strong belief, which he shared with his father.\r\n\r\nHe also said much had been said about his father’s battle with cancer, adding that cancer did not win.\r\n\r\n“Cancer would have won if it took away our smiles, if it took away his laughter, if it took a way his drive, if it took away his passion, if it took away his faith,” he said. “But cancer lost because it could never take away my father’s spirit.”\r\n\r\nClancy is survived by his wife, Lisa, his sons, Tyler and Connor, mother, Phyllis, and many family members.', 'Beaufort pays its respects', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'beaufort-pays-its-respects', '', '', '2020-08-12 15:11:55', '2020-08-12 19:11:55', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45521', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45538, 4, '2020-08-19 12:01:32', '2020-08-19 16:01:32', '<strong>By SCOTT GRABER</strong>\r\n\r\nIt is Tuesday, Aug. 6, and I’m in Port Royal.\r\n\r\nThis morning it’s warm; there is the prospect of another blistering day, but I’ve got my coffee and a view of the river. I’ve also got my newspaper.\r\n\r\nToday’s Wall Street Journal gives us an explosion in Lebanon, an update on our virus and an array of business news that is of little interest. (I know I should be interested in mortgages and IPOs, but these days I find myself moving past unemployment, bankruptcy and stocks.)\r\n\r\nYes, I know that most of my contemporaries get their news on a “digital platform” — but I prefer my news to be printed in ink, presented with detachment, and taken with strong coffee.\r\n\r\nAnd, yes, I know that there is little detachment when it comes to the editorial pages. But at 75, I can make the distinction between “reportage” and opinion.\r\n\r\nThis morning my sleep-filled eyes are drawn to a review of “Countdown 1945” — new nonfiction book about the end of war in the Pacific. My unfocused eyes are drawn to this piece because I was born in 1945; and our family spent several years in occupied, post-war Japan.\r\n\r\n“On the Pacific Island of Tinian, near Guam, as Tibbets and his crew prepared to take flight on August 6, 1945, the day began with a prayer. The Lutheran chaplain attached to Tibbets’s group intoned, ‘Almighty Father, Who wilt hear the prayer of them that love Thee, we pray Thee to be with those who brave the heights of Thy heaven and carry the battle to our enemies.’\r\n\r\nThose enemies, Truman finally judged, were “savages, ruthless, merciless, and fanatic.” Without the atomic bombs, the Pacific war almost certainly would not have ended in 1945. Truman’s fateful decision saved lives on all sides by compelling a war-mad Japanese leadership, at last, to reckon with reality.”\r\n\r\nWhen the Lutheran chaplain was blessing Col. Paul Tibbets and his B-29, I was two-days old. According to my mother, she had just endured a long, difficult labor that ended with a forceps assisted delivery.\r\n\r\nWhile I slept in the McLeod Infirmary in Florence, 92,000 Japanese were vaporized in Hiroshima, and\r\n\r\nseveral days later, another 40,000 people in Nagasaki were instantly removed from the face of the earth. I can say, reliably and without exaggeration, that my life began with two horrific explosions.\r\n\r\nIn the aftermath of World War II there wasn’t much regret about Hiroshima and Nagasaki. By the time I was 6 — and living in Japan, tended-to by our house servant, Yoshiko — the Russians had developed their own bomb.\r\n\r\nThere was little, if any, criticism of Truman and his decision in 1945; and we were happy to have our own, always-aloft B-52s and their always-primed hydrogen bombs. And so it went for another 20 years while the world danced on the edge of destruction.\r\n\r\nBut with the arrival of the Beatles in the 60s, we seemed to change. Now there was debate about nuclear weapons and whether or not we should be fighting a war in Southeast Asia. Twenty-five years had passed since Hiroshima, and America’s youth, my generation, was ready to question nuclear weapons in general and the Vietnam war in particular.\r\n\r\nThis re-evaluation did not end with weapons and warfare. We began to question our concept of governance, the men who composed our constitution, our fundamental morality. We became increasingly introspective, critical of our leaders, more inclined to hold people accountable than to celebrate achievement.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nYears ago, I was passing through customs in Bangui (Central African Republic) with my Lebanese companion. He was stopped and questioned while I was waved-through the gate with only a glance at my passport.\r\n\r\n“What was that about?” I asked when he eventually got on the plane.\r\n\r\n“You’re an American,” he growled as he settled into his seat.\r\n\r\n“What difference does that make?”\r\n\r\n“You really won’t understand.”\r\n\r\n“Try me.”\r\n\r\n“The customs people know that if they stop you — if they detain you,” he replied.“Your government will send the Marines after you. There are ships off the coast.”\r\n\r\n“Really?”\r\n\r\n“Your government actually cares about its people,” he said as he tried to regain his composure.\r\n\r\nAs I sit and ponder Nael El-Assad’s long-ago words, I’m not sure how much we care about each other these days.\r\n\r\nMaybe it’s the virus, but I wonder when self-examination became self-loathing; and when shame replaced our collective pride, and what those customs people think about Americans today.\r\n\r\nScott Graber is a lawyer, novelist, veteran columnist and longtime resident of Port Royal. He can be reached at cscottgraber@gmail.com.', 'I’m not sure how much we care these days', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'im-not-sure-how-much-we-care-these-days', '', '', '2020-08-19 12:01:32', '2020-08-19 16:01:32', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45538', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45540, 4, '2020-08-19 12:03:41', '2020-08-19 16:03:41', '<strong>By LEE SCOTT</strong>\r\n\r\nWhen I first got my driver’s license in 1969, my parents made me use my own money to put gas in the family car.\r\n\r\nMom had one of those gas guzzlers. It was a Dodge Station wagon with a V-8 engine. The fuel tank was around 25 gallons, and if I had to fill it up it would have cost me almost $10.\r\n\r\nGas prices were around $.35 a gallon then. Naturally, I never filled it up. I would pull up to the pump and ask for $3. That would get me about 100 miles based on the Dodge’s 13 mpg.\r\n\r\nIt was Mom who insisted we go to Red’s Redland Texaco. This is the place that was advertised with the “white glove” treatment. Although I do not recall them wearing white gloves, I do recall the service.\r\n\r\nI did not have to get out of my car. I would just pull up to the pump, hand my $3 to the attendant, and he would put the gas in the car. Then he would wash the windshield, check my oil, and look at my tires. It was wonderful.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nMom loved it because she could pull in and ask them to fill up only to realize she had forgotten her purse. Without having to leave one of us kids as collateral, Red would waive to her and say, “No problem, Mrs. Smith. Just drop it off next time.”\r\n\r\nMom had a running tab with Red because she would always be forgetting her purse.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nBut as the years went by, Red’s started its “self-service” lane. I hated it. I did not like to touch the handle, I did not like the smell of the gas, and I did not want to deal with the elements such as rain and snow. I continued to go to the full-service lane for years.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThen it happened. I had to drive around to find a station that still had full service until one day, they were gone. (except in New Jersey).\r\n\r\nWhen I complained to my husband, he said he would do it for me. I told him that I did not want to ruin my work clothes. Then I retired and that excuse went out the window. I learned how to pump my own gas.\r\n\r\nNow I feel that it is time we all go back to full-service stations. One person, with white gloves and a mask could be pumping the gas for us. That way, only one person is touching the handle and the buttons.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThey could take the person’s cash or debit card and the driver would not even have to get out of the car.\r\n\r\nFinally, back to the good old days and I don’t even have to move to New Jersey.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nLee Scott, award winning humor writer takes her “Walter Mitty” like persona and spins tales around everyday life. She enjoys boating, reading, and meeting people. Scott lives in Beaufort with her husband, JD, along with their dog Brandy. You can reach her at Lasshood@aol.com.', 'Time for the full-service gas station again', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'time-for-the-full-service-gas-station-again', '', '', '2020-08-19 12:03:41', '2020-08-19 16:03:41', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45540', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45542, 4, '2020-08-19 12:07:39', '2020-08-19 16:07:39', '<b>Metallica concert coming<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b>\r\n\r\nFrom staff reports\r\n\r\nFor one night only, METALLICA will be the next Encore Drive-in Nights Concert at 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29 at the Highway 21 Drive-In. Tickets will go on sale to the general public at noon, Friday, Aug. 14.\r\n\r\nWith every ticket purchased, fans will get four digital downloads of S&amp;M2, the long-awaited album documenting the two historic concerts that reunited the band and San Francisco Symphony for the first time in 20 years.\r\n\r\nThe concert will also feature a special guest performance by Three Days Grace.\r\n\r\nTickets are $115 and are available only at www.ticketmaster.com/encore-metallica. This is a carload ticket with a limit of six legally seated guests. No alcohol, drugs or outside food or beverage will be allowed.', 'Metallica concert coming to Hwy. 21 Drive-In', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'metallica-concert-coming-to-hwy-21-drive-in', '', '', '2020-08-19 12:07:39', '2020-08-19 16:07:39', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45542', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45545, 4, '2020-08-19 12:08:39', '2020-08-19 16:08:39', '<strong>From staff reports</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Pat Conroy Literary Center will host a one-day writers conference Saturday, Aug. 29 led by several of the contributors to the anthology Our Prince of Scribes: Writers Remember Pat Conroy.\r\n\r\nThe conference will be accessible online via Zoom and in person at the Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage in Ridgeland.\r\n\r\nThe essays in the Our Prince of Scribes collection honor Pat Conroy (1945–2016) as a lifelong teacher, mentor, friend, and champion of his fellow writers. This conference, the fourth, will feature contributing writers Stephanie Austin Edwards, Jonathan Haupt, Ellen Malphrus and Sean A. Scapellato — along with special guests Brooke McKinney and Holland Perryman — for a lively series of four writers’ workshops and a closing panel discussion.\r\n\r\nSocially distanced in-person seating at the Morris Center is available for up to 20 participants. Online participation through Zoom is also available for a dozen additional participants.\r\n\r\nAll-day registration, which includes all four workshops and the panel discussion, is $85 for S.C. Writers Association members and $100 for non-members. Register at https://bit.ly/321h1QD. Deadline is Wednesday, Aug. 26.', 'Conroy Center hosting one-day writers’ conference', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'conroy-center-hosting-one-day-writers-conference', '', '', '2020-08-19 12:08:39', '2020-08-19 16:08:39', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45545', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45547, 4, '2020-08-19 12:09:25', '2020-08-19 16:09:25', '<strong>LowcoSports.com</strong>\r\n\r\nBeaufort Academy’s Kaylee Bartholomew was one of three Beaufort County swimmers who won multiple events in the seven-team Hilton Head Christian Academy Invitational on Saturday at Island Rec Center.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nCardinal Newman swept the team titles, blowing away the competition in the girls standings and edging Palmetto Christian by two points on the boys side. Beaufort Academy placed fourth in the girls standings and fifth in the boys ranks, while Hilton Head Christian Academy was sixth in both, and Hilton Head Prep was seventh across the board.\r\n\r\nThe highlight of the day for Beaufort Academy came in the girls 100 breaststroke, where Bartholomew and Kat Taylor finished first and second. Bartholomew also placed second in the 200 IM.\r\n\r\nDespite finishing at the bottom of the team standings, Hilton Head Prep had some of the strongest individual performances of the day by the local contingent. Sterling Burd won the 200 freestyle and 100 butterfly on the girls side, while Mark Lofye (200 freestyle, 500 freestyle) was a dual winner on the boys side. Luke Aragon won the boys 200 IM and was second in the 100 breast, and Dora Prudhomme was second in the girls 500 free for the Dolphins.\r\n\r\nThe host Eagles also had a dual-winner, as HHCA’s Caleb Eidson won the 50 freestyle and 100 backstroke.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>', 'BA student wins two events at HHCA meet', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'ba-student-wins-two-events-at-hhca-meet', '', '', '2020-08-19 12:09:25', '2020-08-19 16:09:25', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45547', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45549, 4, '2020-08-19 13:18:31', '2020-08-19 17:18:31', '<strong>Photo by Bob Sofay</strong>\r\n\r\nPurple Team shortstop Derek Scott makes a major league play against the Red Team on Tuesday, Aug. 11, at Burton Wells Park. Despite Scott\'s best effort,the base runner was safe at first. The Purple team went on to defeat the Red Team, 12-6.&nbsp;', 'STOP THAT BALL', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'stop-that-ball', '', '', '2020-08-19 13:18:31', '2020-08-19 17:18:31', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45549', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45552, 4, '2020-08-19 13:24:09', '2020-08-19 17:24:09', '<strong>Story and photos by Justin Jarrett</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>LowcoSports.com</strong>\r\n\r\n\r\nWhile major college leagues around the country were delaying or postponing their football seasons — and while South Carolina’s public schools were pushing back the start of fall practice — the S.C. Independent School Association (SCISA) made a bold decision.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThey were gonna play.\r\n\r\nSCISA athletic director Mike Fanning never wavered from the notion of playing a full season, allowing the state’s private school athletics programs to resume workouts under a set of guidelines to encourage social distancing and issuing numerous best practices to avoid the spread of COVID-19.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe league did delay the start of football practice from July 30 to Aug. 3 and started with a phased approach — helmets only for the first week, shoulder pads added for the second week, and full pads allowed beginning Aug. 17. It also eliminated jamborees and scrimmages and pushed back the first games one week to Aug. 28, but SCISA has not taken the step of shortening the season or eliminating non-region games, unlike the South Carolina High School League.\r\n\r\nSCHSL has been decidedly more cautious, delaying the start of football practice statewide until Sept. 8 and postponing the first games until Sept. 25. Region games are to be played first in order to preserve a seeding criteria for a condensed postseason.\r\n\r\nThey’ll have a lot better idea how realistic that Sept. 25 start date is soon enough, thanks to SCISA’s blueprint. If the safety guidelines Fanning has put in place allow the state’s private schools to play football without contributing significantly to community spread of the virus, he will have been a visionary. But if it breaks the other way, it could become a cautionary tale.\r\n\r\nJohn Paul II coach Chris Myers remains optimistic that the season will go on, but he recognizes how fragile the situation is. To a man, every area private school coach has referenced the dread of seeing his athletic director walking toward the practice field with bad news.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n“Now, how realistic is it to make it all season long without a shutdown? I think that depends,” Myers said. “I think that there are going to be some positive cases here and there, and (it depends) how well those are treated by schools. I feel very confident in John Paul II and the Charleston diocese, what policies they have in place. But it brings up the question that you don’t know what everybody else is doing. And that can be scary.”\r\n\r\nHilton Head Prep knows that fear all too well. Coach Dave Adams said the Dolphins got just two days into summer workouts in June before having to shut down when several athletes tested positive for the virus. Since starting back up in July, the school has avoided any further outbreaks by focusing on preventative measures such as checking players’ temperatures when they arrive, having players use hand sanitizer at each water break, and issuing each player individual water bottles.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThose are standard practices at area schools, all of which require coaches to wear masks when interacting with students. Other adjustments aimed at limiting interactions include more liberal use of tackling dummies (which are sanitized between uses) in lieu of full-contact drills and working in smaller groups. An ordinary preseason it is not.\r\n\r\n“We looked at the plan and we changed the plan about 10 times and tried to make it all as coordinated as we possibly could and get in line with the guidelines,” Hilton Head Christian Academy coach Ron Peduzzi said. “And it took some time, but our guys have been pretty good with it and working towards it. They’re getting better every day and making it work. They’re getting used to what the guidelines are and and how things should be run.”\r\n\r\nIt will up the ante when teams leave the relative bubbles of their practice environments and board buses to other parts of the state to play full-contact tackle football. SCISA has precautionary protocols in place such as moving the chain crew to the home sideline and having team ballboys stay on their own sidelines, but social distancing and football don’t mix. Linemen will smash into each other repeatedly for three hours, swapping sweat and likely spit, and nearly every play ends with a dogpile.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n“If we hit dummies until game one, then so be it,” Beaufort Academy coach Mark Clifford said. “You have no control over the other team. You’ve got to trust that they’re doing things right. There’s a little bit hoping and praying, now, I ain’t lying.”\r\n\r\nIt’s easy enough to imagine how quickly it could go sideways, but coaches are trying to remain optimistic.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n“I’ll just coach every day and we’ll practice every day and let someone else make that decision to go forward or go backwards,” Adams said. “I just try not to worry about the what-ifs.”', 'SCISA charges ahead toward Friday night lights', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'scisa-charges-ahead-toward-friday-night-lights', '', '', '2020-08-19 13:24:09', '2020-08-19 17:24:09', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45552', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45557, 4, '2020-08-19 13:25:21', '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'DR. ALICE HOLLAND\n\n\nThis year has heightened our collective attention to the need for racial justice. Words and actions continue to impact individuals, communities and societies. And minority populations are particularly vulnerable to injustices and disparities.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\n\nMicroaggressions, often expressed as “death by one thousand cuts,” is a term that originated in the 1970s. Microaggressions encompass words or behaviors that convey hostile, derogatory, or negative insults directed at a person or target group. Frequently, microaggressions take the form of stereotypes, prejudices, and discriminations. Microaggressions don’t necessarily need to be intentional. In fact, they are often brief frequent denigrating messages sent by well-intentioned people who are unaware of the hidden implications. Even if there is no ill intent, the behavior of committing a microaggression is inexcusable. Microaggressions can cause real harm. There are many negative effects of microaggressions, including lack of educational opportunities and access to healthcare.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\n\nWith the start of the academic year coinciding with the rise in awareness of racial injustice, I recommend a three-step approach that has been successfully deployed in my college classrooms. To raise the understanding of microaggressions, I apply CPR: Calm yourself, Practice humility, Repair (Manser, Campbell, Criniti, &amp; Brown-James, 2018).<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\n\nFirst, Calm yourself. After an inappropriate statement or insulting behavior, initially, you may experience a sense of shock or surprise and struggle to determine how to respond. That’s the moment to identify your behavior, stop, and take a slow deep breath.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\n\nNext, Practice humility. Steer clear of excuses. Even if you didn’t mean to be hurtful, acknowledge that a microaggression was committed and recognize the impact of your words or actions.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\n\nFinally, Repair. Take responsibility. Genuinely express your regret and then correct your behavior. Avoid over apologizing, as this creates a situation where it’s more about you rather than the individual or community that you hurt.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\n\nContinuous microaggressions result in adverse physical and psychological implications as a result of being immersed in a chronic, racially-charged environment. These repetitive instances cause stress and trauma, and chip away at the recipient’s health and self-worth.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\n\nAddressing microaggressions can feel overwhelming. It’s worth our time to self-reflect and educate ourselves on how to do better. The CPR model cannot solve all the complexities of racism. However, this model is a good starting point for engaging students in conversation, to allow students to catch themselves when making mistakes, to reflect upon personal biases, and to correct their actions. An effective start to change is the willingness to lean into the discomfort that has been created. Consider an apology and promise to do better, a sincere effort such as this will go a long way to making a difference.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\n\nDr. Alice Holland, PhD, APRN, CSE is a national certified family nurse practitioner and national certified sex educator. She is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Nursing and Health Professions at the University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB).<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\n\nReference: Manser, K., Campbell, J., Criniti, S., and Brown-James, L. (2018). The Racial Microaggressions Reparative Response Model Infographic. Retrieved 2020, August 10 from www.lexsexdoc.com/for-purchase<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>', 'Addressing Microaggressions to Avoid Macro Challenges', '', 'draft', 'closed', 'closed', '', '', '', '', '2020-08-19 13:25:21', '2020-08-19 17:25:21', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45557', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45559, 4, '2020-08-19 13:38:00', '2020-08-19 17:38:00', '<strong>By DR. ALICE HOLLAND</strong>\r\n\r\nThis year has heightened our collective attention to the need for racial justice. Words and actions continue to impact individuals, communities and societies. And minority populations are particularly vulnerable to injustices and disparities.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nMicroaggressions, often expressed as “death by one thousand cuts,” is a term that originated in the 1970s. Microaggressions encompass words or behaviors that convey hostile, derogatory, or negative insults directed at a person or target group. Frequently, microaggressions take the form of stereotypes, prejudices, and discriminations. Microaggressions don’t necessarily need to be intentional. In fact, they are often brief frequent denigrating messages sent by well-intentioned people who are unaware of the hidden implications. Even if there is no ill intent, the behavior of committing a microaggression is inexcusable. Microaggressions can cause real harm. There are many negative effects of microaggressions, including lack of educational opportunities and access to healthcare.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nWith the start of the academic year coinciding with the rise in awareness of racial injustice, I recommend a three-step approach that has been successfully deployed in my college classrooms. To raise the understanding of microaggressions, I apply CPR: Calm yourself, Practice humility, Repair (Manser, Campbell, Criniti, &amp; Brown-James, 2018).<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nFirst, Calm yourself. After an inappropriate statement or insulting behavior, initially, you may experience a sense of shock or surprise and struggle to determine how to respond. That’s the moment to identify your behavior, stop, and take a slow deep breath.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nNext, Practice humility. Steer clear of excuses. Even if you didn’t mean to be hurtful, acknowledge that a microaggression was committed and recognize the impact of your words or actions.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nFinally, Repair. Take responsibility. Genuinely express your regret and then correct your behavior. Avoid over apologizing, as this creates a situation where it’s more about you rather than the individual or community that you hurt.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nContinuous microaggressions result in adverse physical and psychological implications as a result of being immersed in a chronic, racially-charged environment. These repetitive instances cause stress and trauma, and chip away at the recipient’s health and self-worth.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nAddressing microaggressions can feel overwhelming. It’s worth our time to self-reflect and educate ourselves on how to do better. The CPR model cannot solve all the complexities of racism. However, this model is a good starting point for engaging students in conversation, to allow students to catch themselves when making mistakes, to reflect upon personal biases, and to correct their actions. An effective start to change is the willingness to lean into the discomfort that has been created. Consider an apology and promise to do better, a sincere effort such as this will go a long way to making a difference.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n<em>Dr. Alice Holland, PhD, APRN, CSE is a national certified family nurse practitioner and national certified sex educator. She is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Nursing and Health Professions at the University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB).<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></em>\r\n\r\n<em>Reference: Manser, K., Campbell, J., Criniti, S., and Brown-James, L. (2018). The Racial Microaggressions Reparative Response Model Infographic. Retrieved 2020, August 10 from www.lexsexdoc.com/for-purchase<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></em>', 'Addressing Microaggressions to Avoid Macro Challenges', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', '45559-2', '', '', '2020-08-24 12:49:47', '2020-08-24 16:49:47', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45559', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45562, 4, '2020-08-19 13:42:14', '2020-08-19 17:42:14', 'New research (Peer reviewed – experimental study - humans) from a European group of smell disorder experts, including Prof Philpott at the University of East Anglia, shows how smell loss associated with Covid-19 infection differs from what you typically might experience with a bad cold or flu.\r\n\r\nThe new study published August 19, 2020, is the first to compare how people with Covid-19 smell and taste disorders differ from those with other causes of upper respiratory tract infections.\r\n\r\nThe main differences found are that, although Covid-19 patients also lose their sense of smell, they can breathe freely, do not tend to have a runny or blocked nose, and they cannot detect bitter or sweet tastes.\r\n\r\nThese findings lend weight to the theory that Covid-19 infects the brain and central nervous system.\r\n\r\nThe research team hope that their work could help develop smell and taste tests for fast Covid-19 screening – in primary care and emergency departments.\r\n\r\nLead researcher Prof Carl Philpott, from UEA’s Norwich Medical School, said: “The loss of smell and taste is a prominent symptom of Covid-19, however it is also a common symptom of having a bad cold. We wanted to find out exactly what differentiates Covid-19 smell loss with the kind of smell loss you might have with a cold and blocked-up nose.”\r\n\r\nThe research team carried out smell and taste tests on 10 Covid-19 patients, 10 people with bad colds and a control group of 10 healthy people – all matched for age and sex.\r\n\r\nProf Philpott said: “We wanted to see if their smell and taste test scores could help discriminate between Covid-19 patients and those with a heavy cold.\r\n\r\n“We know that Covid-19 behaves differently to other respiratory viruses, for example by causing the body’s immune system to over-react, known as a cytokine storm, and by affecting the nervous system.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n“So we suspected that patterns of smell loss would differ between the two groups.\r\n\r\n“We found that smell loss was much more profound in the Covid-19 patents. They were less able to identify smells, and they were not able to identify bitter or sweet tastes. In fact it was this loss of true taste which seemed to be present in the Covid-19 patients compared to those with a cold.\r\n\r\n“This is very exciting because it means that smell and taste tests could be used to discriminate between Covid-19 patients and people with a regular cold or flu.\r\n\r\n“Although such tests could not replace formal diagnostic tools such as throat swabs, they could provide an alternative when conventional tests are not available or when rapid screening is needed - particularly at the level of primary care, in emergency departments or at airports.\r\n\r\n“This research also shows that there are altogether different things going on when it comes to smell and taste loss for Covid-10 patients, compared to those with a bad cold.\r\n\r\n“It has previously been suggested that the Covid-19 virus affects the central nervous system, based on the neurological signs developed by some patients. There are also similarities with SARS, which has also been reported to enter the brain, possibly via smell receptors in the nose.\r\n\r\n“Our results reflect, at least to some extent, a specific involvement at the level of central nervous system in some COVID-19 patients.\r\n\r\n“It is particularly interesting that Covid-19 seems to particularly affect sweet and bitter taste receptors, because these are known to play an important role in innate immunity.\r\n\r\n“More research is needed to see whether genetic variation in people’s bitter and sweet taste receptors might predispose them to Covid-19, or conversely, whether Covid-19 infection changes how these receptors function, either directly or through a cytokine storm – the over-reaction of the body’s immune system.”\r\n\r\n<em>This research was led by the Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc (Belgium), Université catholique de Louvain (Belgium) in collaboration with researchers at University of East Anglia/The Norfolk Sm</em>ell and Taste Clinic at the James Paget University Hospital (UK), Aristotle University (Greece), Acibadem Taksim Hospital in Istanbul (Turkey), Biruni University (Turkey) and University Hospital of Foggia (Italy).\r\n\r\n<em>‘Comparison of COVID-19 and Common Cold Chemosensory Dysfunction’ is published in the journal Rhinology on August 19, 2020.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Carl Philpott: c.philpott@uea.ac.uk</em>\r\n\r\n<em>The paper is available to download from the following Dropbox link: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/upwmbfekyvu1xbl/AABA5qhuVV4jqwOY1Ttmpkd0a?dl=0</em>\r\n\r\n<em>2/ The University of East Anglia (UEA) is a UK Top 25 university and is ranked in the top 50 globally for research citations. Known for its world-leading research and good student experience, it was awarded Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework and is a leading member of Norwich Research Park, one of Europe’s biggest concentrations of researchers in the fields of environment, health and plant science. www.uea.ac.uk.\r\n\r\n</em>Exclusive content from CARE Magazine.', 'How Covid-19 Smell Loss Differs From the Common Cold', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'how-covid-19-smell-loss-differs-from-the-common-cold', '', '', '2020-08-19 13:42:14', '2020-08-19 17:42:14', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45562', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45565, 4, '2020-08-19 13:43:14', '2020-08-19 17:43:14', '<strong>By Wells Fargo Advisors</strong>\r\n\r\nGoing back to school can help you advance in your job, re-enter the workforce, or support a second act as you chart a completely new career. But what are the right strategies adults should keep in mind to help manage education expenses?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nHere are some financial tips for going back to school as an adult:\r\n\r\nSee what your employer offers. Many large companies offer benefits such as tuition reimbursement through a qualified program—up to $5,250 may be excluded from income. But even if the tuition above $5,250 is taxed as income, that’s still a great strategy versus paying it yourself. Check with your employer to see if they offer any scholarships, educational discounts, or other resources that you could tap into.\r\n\r\nConsider tax-deferred educational savings plans. If you have money in a 529 plan or Coverdell Education Savings Account (ESA), it may make sense to use those funds for you to go back to school. Did the plan begin as a way to fund a child’s education? The beneficiary can often be changed to a qualified family member. Is your planned enrollment date months or years in the future? You may be able to make contributions to a 529 plan between now and then to build up funds. In the case of ESAs, however, remember that the beneficiary has to be under age 30.\r\n\r\nRemember tax deductions and/or tax credits. Though not a source of direct funding, some education expenses (if you are qualified) may be tax deductible. Also, education expenses may qualify for either the American Opportunity or Lifetime Learning Credit. IRS Publication 970: Tax Benefits for Education* provides a comprehensive overview of tax benefits and tax rules related to education.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nTap into retirement funds only if you understand the rules. You can use IRA savings for “qualified educational expenses” and avoid penalties for early withdrawal, though you’ll still owe taxes using a traditional IRA. With a Roth IRA, you are able to access your contributions tax and penalty free. The earnings portion may be subject to tax, and like a Traditional IRA, you may be able to avoid the early withdrawal penalty if used for qualified education expenses. Likewise, it may be possible to borrow from your 401(k) plan. You will want to check with your plan administrator. But tapping into retirement funds should be among the last options you consider because you’re spending resources you originally invested in your future. If you feel you have to do it, make sure you’re using the money for qualified expenses.\r\n\r\n*https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p970.pdf\r\n\r\nPlease consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing in a 529 savings plan. The official statement, which contains this and other information, can be obtained by calling your financial advisor. Read it carefully before you invest.\r\n\r\n<em>This article was written by/for Wells Fargo Advisors and provided courtesy of Whitney McDaniel, CFP®, Financial Advisor in at [Phone Number].</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Investments in securities and insurance products are: NOT FDIC-INSURED/NOT BANK-GUARANTEED/MAY LOSE VALUE</em>\r\n\r\n<em>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.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>© 2019 Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC. All rights reserved.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></em>\r\n\r\n<em>Investment products and services are offered through Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, LLC, Member SIPC, a registered broker-dealer and a separate non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo &amp; Company.</em>', 'Going back to school: tips on how to pay for it', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'going-back-to-school-tips-on-how-to-pay-for-it', '', '', '2020-08-19 13:43:14', '2020-08-19 17:43:14', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45565', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45567, 4, '2020-08-19 13:44:31', '2020-08-19 17:44:31', 'From staff reports\r\n\r\nThe Board of Elections and Voter Registration of Beaufort County is looking for volunteers to work the November polls on Election Day. To qualify, residents must be registered to vote in S.C. and attend an online Poll Manager training.\r\n\r\nRegister online at www.noexcusesc.com.\r\n\r\nEach volunteer will be paid $165 for the training and working Election Day. Health precautions will be taken at every polling location, and each volunteer will be provided personal protective equipment.\r\n\r\nSixteen and 17 year-olds are eligible to volunteer.\r\n\r\nFor more information and questions, call the Board of Voter Registration and Elections of Beaufort County at 843-255-6900', 'County needs poll workers for Nov. election', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'county-needs-poll-workers-for-nov-election', '', '', '2020-08-19 13:44:31', '2020-08-19 17:44:31', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45567', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45569, 4, '2020-08-19 13:49:41', '2020-08-19 17:49:41', '<strong>Photo by Bob Sofaly</strong>\r\n\r\nLacey Evans, a professional wrestler with the WWE, greets Bismark Robertson, a resident and U.S. Army veteran, during her visit to Beaufort Nursing and Rehab on Tuesday, Aug. 11.&nbsp;', 'EXCITED TO MEET YOU', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'excited-to-meet-you', '', '', '2020-08-19 13:49:41', '2020-08-19 17:49:41', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45569', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45572, 4, '2020-08-19 13:53:51', '2020-08-19 17:53:51', '<strong>From staff reports</strong>\r\n\r\n\"Local concerned citizens\" are&nbsp; hosting “A Back the Blue and 1st Responders Rally\" at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 22 at the corner of Ribaut Rd. and Boundary St. in the old Piggly Wiggly parking lot.\r\n\r\nCommunity members are invited to show their appreciation for our law enforcement officers and first responders by showing up and waving flags and their own home-made signs.\r\n\r\nThis is a non-political rally to honor our men and women who put their lives on the line to keep our community safe.\r\n\r\nThe hosts encourage safe COVID-19 practices and civil conduct, which includes:\r\n\r\nIf medically possible, please wear a mask.\r\n\r\nWe understand if a medical condition prohibits you from mask wearing, so please attempt to remember safe distancing.\r\n\r\nPlease do not impede vehicle or pedestrian traffic.\r\n\r\nAbove all, have fun.', 'LEO rally Saturday', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'leo-rally-saturday', '', '', '2020-08-25 16:56:31', '2020-08-25 20:56:31', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45572', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45574, 4, '2020-08-19 14:14:00', '2020-08-19 18:14:00', 'From staff reports\r\n\r\nCarole Ingram, long-time principal of Beaufort Middle School who retired in 2019, became president of Sea Island Rotary Club (SIRC) on July 1 and will lead the 80-member Club through the Covid-19 impacted club year.\r\n\r\nIngram was named SIRC Rotarian of the year in 2018 and has pledged to apply a focus on excellence developed during her 15 years as a principal and 39 years as an educator to the community service work of Sea Island Rotary.\r\n\r\nForemost on Ingram’s list of priorities are community impact projects like the Club-sponsored and operated Smile Mobile, a mobile dental clinic that reaches under-served communities in Beaufort County, and support to organizations like United Way of the Lowcountry, YMCA and Salvation Army.\r\n\r\nThe Club will also continue to support Rotary International missions to irradicate Polio and find a cure for Alzheimer’s through its C.A.R.T.’s initiative.\r\n\r\nOther officers installed were Randy Atkins, Vice President and president-elect; Kathy Bundy, secretary; Meredith Keene, treasurer; and Immediate Past President, Troy Ward, along with directors, John Perrill; Marilyn Peck; Andy Borgert; Bob Ellis; Woody Oakley; Anna Graham; Mark McCain; and Ray Harvey. Whitney McDaniel, Asst. District Governor, presided over the July installation.\r\n\r\nSea Island Rotary is one of three Rotary International Clubs within Beaufort whose members join 1.2 million Rotarians worldwide.', 'Retired principal takes helm of Rotary Club', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'retired-principal-takes-helm-of-rotary-club', '', '', '2020-08-19 14:14:00', '2020-08-19 18:14:00', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45574', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45578, 4, '2020-08-19 14:16:03', '2020-08-19 18:16:03', '<strong>Photo by Bob Sofaly</strong>\r\n\r\nHadley Dennis, 7, a 2nd-grader at Beaufort Academy, proudly shows of her tooth, which came out Friday morning at school. With the help of BA office manager Heidi Richards, Dennis bravely faced having the tooth pulled, then proudly showed it to everyone in the office.&nbsp;', 'Well done, young lady', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'well-done-young-lady', '', '', '2020-08-19 14:16:03', '2020-08-19 18:16:03', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45578', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(45581, 4, '2020-08-19 14:17:31', '2020-08-19 18:17:31', '<strong>From staff reports</strong>\r\n\r\nYou can spruce up your landscape by joining the Arbor Day Foundation in August.\r\n\r\nEveryone who joins the Arbor Day Foundation with a $10 donation will receive 10 free Norway spruce trees or 10 white flowering dogwood trees through the Foundation’s Trees for America campaign.\r\n\r\nThe trees will be shipped postpaid between October 15 and December 10, depending on the right time for planting in each member’s area. The 6- to 12-inch trees are guaranteed to grow or they will be replaced free of charge.\r\n\r\n“Norway spruce trees truly provide year-round beauty for any landscape,” said Matt Harris, chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation. “White flowering dogwood trees will add color and beauty to your yard throughout the year, with their showy spring flowers, scarlet autumn foliage, and red berries that attract songbirds in the winter.”\r\n\r\nNew members of the Arbor Day Foundation will also receive The Tree Book, which includes information about tree planting and care, and a subscription to Arbor Day, the Foundation’s bimonthly publication.\r\n\r\nTo receive the free Norway spruce trees, join online at arborday.org/august or send a $10 membership contribution by Aug. 31 to Ten Free Norway Spruces OR Ten Free White Dogwoods, Arbor Day Foundation, 211 N. 12th St., Lincoln, Neb. 68508.', 'Receive 10 free trees by joining Arbor Day Foundation in August', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'receive-10-free-trees-by-joining-arbor-day-foundation-in-august', '', '', '2020-08-19 14:18:41', '2020-08-19 18:18:41', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45581', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45695, 4, '2020-08-28 17:02:42', '2020-08-28 21:02:42', '<strong>From staff reports</strong>\r\n\r\nHelp of Beaufort needs some help.\r\n\r\nThe largest volunteer organization in Beaufort County, Help of Beaufort has seen a substantial increase in food pantry patrons.\r\n\r\nAccording to Help of Beaufort Executive Director Lori Opozda, the demand for emergency food has doubled since March.\r\n\r\n“Before the pandemic we were serving about 40 families a week and now we see at least 125 a week,” Opozda said. “As fast as the food comes in, it goes out.”\r\n\r\nHelp of Beaufort relies primarily on food donations from the public to stock the shelves. Eighty percent of the food comes from donations. The rest comes from USDA and what they purchase at local grocery stores.\r\n\r\nOpozda said that family sizes have also increased as people are moving in with family members. And children who normally would have had a meal at school are now needing that meal at home.\r\n\r\n“Unemployment benefits have been reduced, evictions are increasing – that has caused more and more issues for people who need our help,” Opozda said.\r\n\r\nAs the crisis goes on, things can get worse.\r\n\r\n“People don’t see a light at the end of the tunnel,” Opozda said, “and that can result in a state of frustration. We have also seen an increase in homeless people coming to us. Last week we had five in one day.”\r\n\r\nHelp has received a small grant to assist with utility bills. People can find information online at HelpOfBeaufort.org.\r\n\r\nThe organization is holding a Boston Butt fundraiser.\r\n\r\nBoston Butts, cooked by Sea Eagle Market, are being sold for $40.\r\n\r\nTo order and pay online, visit helpofbeaufort.org. You can also order and pay in person at 1810 Ribaut Road or call 843-524-1223.\r\n\r\nPick up is from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Sept. 5 at HELP of Beaufort at 1810 Ribaut Road in Port Royal.\r\n\r\nHelp of Beaufort is a 501c3 organization affiliated with the county of Beaufort and founded in 1973. It accepts donations of food and clothing, and monetary donations are always accepted on the website.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Help of Beaufort in need of donations as demand for emergency food doubles', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'help-of-beaufort-in-need-of-donations-as-demand-for-emergency-food-doubles', '', '', '2020-08-28 17:02:42', '2020-08-28 21:02:42', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45695', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45585, 4, '2020-08-19 14:20:14', '2020-08-19 18:20:14', '<strong>School District needs ESL volunteers</strong>\r\n\r\nBeaufort County School District is looking for volunteers for its Adult Education English as a Second Language program. For more information, call 843-322-0780, email director Juanita Murrell at juanita.murrell@beaufort.k12.sc.us or visit www.adulted.beaufortschools.net.\r\n\r\n<strong>Sea Island Rotary Club hosting blood drive</strong>\r\n\r\nSea Island Rotary Club resumes its Covid-19-delayed blood drive from 9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 25 at the Quality Inn parking lot at 2001 Boundary Street. It is extremely important to renew and maintain the Blood Bank, particularly now that blood plasma is being utilized in antibody testing for the virus. Donation sign up can be arranged with Bob Gross at 843-321-0196, or at https://bit.ly/30SQq8M.\r\n\r\n<strong>County spraying for mosquitoes</strong>\r\n\r\nBeaufort County Mosquito Control may conduct aerial and/or ground treatments through Friday, Aug. 20. Mosquito Control applies EPA-registered public health insecticide during ideal weather using low-flying aircraft throughout daylight hours and spray trucks from about 11 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.\r\n\r\nFor additional information, please contact Mosquito Control at (843) 255-5800.', 'NEWS BRIEFS', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'news-briefs-160', '', '', '2020-08-19 14:20:14', '2020-08-19 18:20:14', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45585', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45587, 4, '2020-08-19 14:23:53', '2020-08-19 18:23:53', '<strong>Photo by Bob Sofaly</strong>\r\n\r\nA stunt plane goes into a steep climb as the pilot shows off some its capabilities during Saturday’s Open House at the Beaufort County Airport on Lady’s Island, where hundreds of people gathered to celebrate the airport\'s 75th anniversary.&nbsp;', 'AIRPORT SHOW AND TELL', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'airport-show-and-tell', '', '', '2020-08-19 14:23:53', '2020-08-19 18:23:53', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45587', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45590, 4, '2020-08-19 14:26:18', '2020-08-19 18:26:18', 'From staff reports\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Planning Department is hosting a virtual community meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, to give the public an opportunity to provide feedback on the proposed County Greenprint Plan.\r\n\r\nThe Greenprint Plan is a tool used by the County to prioritize the protection and conservation of critical natural environments through its Rural and Critical Lands Preservation Program.\r\n\r\nThe virtual meeting can be accessed at www.envisionbeaufortcounty.com. Instructions will be provided on the web site.\r\n\r\nThe virtual meeting will include a presentation on what the Greenprint Plan is and will include a survey that will help set preservation priorities such as water quality, cultural landscapes, critical habitats and protecting the cherished Lowcountry natural environment for generations to come. Public input is critical to creating a successful Greenprint Plan.\r\n\r\nFor those unable to attend, all materials including the survey will remain accessible until Friday, Sept. 4.\r\n\r\nFor more information, please contact the Beaufort County Planning and Zoning Department at 843-255-2140.', 'Planning Department to host meeting on land preservation', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'planning-department-to-host-meeting-on-land-preservation', '', '', '2020-08-19 14:26:18', '2020-08-19 18:26:18', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45590', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45593, 4, '2020-08-19 14:27:52', '2020-08-19 18:27:52', '<strong>By Bob Sofaly</strong>\r\n\r\nWorkmen with Elite Solutions and Great Southern Recreation were at the midway point last week of the reconstruction of the playground at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park. Work on the playground is on schedule and should be completed in about a week, according to Ala Ali of Elite Solutions.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Playground remodel hits homestretch', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'playground-remodel-hits-homestretch', '', '', '2020-08-19 14:27:52', '2020-08-19 18:27:52', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45593', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45596, 4, '2020-08-19 14:29:13', '2020-08-19 18:29:13', '<strong>From staff reports</strong>\r\n\r\nThe 2020 Beaufort Shrimp Festival will not be canceled.\r\n\r\nBut thanks to COVID-19, the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce is having to re-imagine the event for this year because of limitations on large gatherings and concerns about public health.\r\n\r\nInstead of a single-weekend event, Shrimp Festival Season will celebrate the fall shrimp season and highlight the region’s culinary traditions spanning three weeks – Sept. 18 through Oct. 4. Locals and visitors are invited to restaurants, shops, and outdoor venues across the Beaufort region over three successive weeks to enjoy the best of Lowcountry food and lifestyle.\r\n\r\nThroughout Shrimp Festival Season, participating restaurants region-wide will feature a specially priced fresh shrimp “tasting menu” item and entrée and local shops will feature seafood themed promotions.\r\n\r\nVisit BeaufortShrimpFestival.com for the latest information and up-to-date list of participating restaurants.', 'The Shrimp (Festival) must go on', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'the-shrimp-festival-must-go-on', '', '', '2020-08-19 14:29:13', '2020-08-19 18:29:13', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45596', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45599, 4, '2020-08-19 14:30:06', '2020-08-19 18:30:06', '<strong>Sea Island Rotary<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>Club Blood Drive</strong>\r\n\r\n9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 25, Quality Inn parking lot, 2001 Boundary Street. It is extremely important to renew and maintain the Blood Bank, particularly now that blood plasma is being utilized in antibody testing for the virus. Donation sign up can be arranged with Bob Gross at 843-321-0196 or at https://bit.ly/30SQq8M.\r\n\r\n<strong>Gullah/Geechee<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>Music With Queen Quet</strong>\r\n\r\n5 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 25. Free Virtually Speaking online program through the Morris Center For Lowcountry Heritage. Explore the history of Black music and musicians of South Carolina. This unique perspective talk was filmed on location on St. Helena Island. Visit the Heritage Center’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/morrisheritagecenter) at the date and time of the event for the live watch party. For more information, go to MorrisHeritageCenter.org.\r\n\r\n<strong>Virtual Book Club<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>With The Morris Center</strong>\r\n\r\n6 p.m., Friday, Aug. 28. This month they are discussing Into The Beautiful North by Luis Alberto Urrea in conjunction with their upcoming exhibition Ecos: Resonances of South Carolina Latino Stories. When you reserve your spot at MorrisHeritageCenter.org, you will be emailed a link for the Zoom discussion.\r\n\r\n<strong>Bluffton Artisan Market</strong>\r\n\r\n1 to 6 p.m. Saturdays Sept. 19, Oct. 3, Oct. 17, Nov. 14 at the Southern Barrel parking lot, Buckwalter Plaza, Bluffton. There will also be a two-day Christmas market from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 27-28. An open-air shopping event with live music that features local makers. Vendor registration for booths is $45 per market for early registration before Aug. 31, $55 for late registration; and $30 per market for Lowcountry Made members. To register, visit lcmade.com.', 'WHAT’S HAPPENING', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'whats-happening-20', '', '', '2020-08-19 14:30:06', '2020-08-19 18:30:06', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45599', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45601, 4, '2020-08-19 14:30:42', '2020-08-19 18:30:42', 'Aug. 20 – Airports Board, 1:30 p.m., watch on The County Channel<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nAug. 20 – Economic Development Corporation, 2:30 p.m., check for Zoom meeting information at www.beaufortcountysc.gov\r\n\r\nAug. 20 – Sheldon Fire District Board, 7 p.m., 5 Fire Station Lane Sheldon, Temperature checks required prior to entering meeting room, masks and social distancing required. Limited seating, space limited to three guests per person.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nAug. 24 – City of Beaufort’s Zoning Board of Appeals, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., watch via Zoom or on the city’s Facebook page\r\n\r\nAug. 24 – Beaufort Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees – Finance Meeting, 7:30 a.m., check for Zoom meeting information at www.beaufortcountysc.gov\r\n\r\nAug. 25 – Beaufort City Council, Work Session, 5 p.m., Regular Meeting, 7 p.m., watch via Zoom or on the city’s Facebook page\r\n\r\nAug. 25 – Southern Lowcountry Regional Board, 10 a.m., watch on Town of Bluffton’s Facebook page\r\n\r\n*Meetings are updated as of press time and do not reflect any last minute cancellations.', 'PUBLIC MEETINGS FOR AUG. 20–26', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'public-meetings-for-aug-20-26', '', '', '2020-08-19 14:30:42', '2020-08-19 18:30:42', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45601', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45603, 4, '2020-08-19 14:31:22', '2020-08-19 18:31:22', '<strong>From staff reports</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Treasurer’s Office began levying delinquent properties Aug. 5.\r\n\r\nThis is the process in which a Notice of Levy sign is affixed to a property as notification to the owner that the property taxes have not been paid.\r\n\r\nNormally, only certain delinquent properties would be posted, those that had not signed and returned the Certified Delinquent Tax Notice. Unfortunately, the United States Postal Service has altered its delivery policy for certified notices due to the Coronavirus pandemic, which has prevented the proper receipt of taxpayer signatures. As a result, all delinquent properties will be posted to ensure successful notice and that the statutory guidelines are followed.\r\n\r\n“We have fewer delinquent real property accounts than in previous years,” Beaufort County Treasurer Maria Walls said in a release. “This is always encouraging to see, especially in these unusual and challenging times.”\r\n\r\nA few upcoming dates that are important to note:\r\n\r\nSept. 1 – A penalty of $25 will be added to unpaid properties, and personal checks will no longer be accepted for delinquent properties.\r\n\r\nSept. 8 – Bidder registration will open for anyone wishing to participate in the tax sale.\r\n\r\nSept. 13 – Delinquent properties will be advertised in the newspapers for three consecutive weeks.\r\n\r\nOct. 5 – Delinquent properties will be auctioned at the tax sale.\r\n\r\nTo prevent a property from being auctioned, taxes must be paid by 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. No payments will be accepted for delinquent properties on the day of the auction.\r\n\r\nTo pay or for more information about the delinquency process, the tax sale or the Treasurer’s Office, you may visit www.BeaufortCountyTreasurer.com or call 843-255-2600.', 'County’s posting of delinquent properties has begun', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'countys-posting-of-delinquent-properties-has-begun', '', '', '2020-08-19 14:31:22', '2020-08-19 18:31:22', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45603', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45605, 4, '2020-08-19 14:33:00', '2020-08-19 18:33:00', '<h2>Beaufort’s Baha’i community supports racial justice</h2>\r\nThe COVID-19 pandemic and the recent outcries of racial inequities and social injustice have awakened the world for the need to change our perceptions of each other and the way we treat one another — basically how we should live our lives.\r\n\r\nThe oneness of mankind, the elimination of racial prejudice, and the equality of men and women are some of the basic tenets of Baha’u’l ah, the Prophet-Founder of the Baha’i Faith. During these challenging times more people are coming to the realization of how America’s centuries-old, devasting effects of institutional racism have, in all aspects of our society, impeded the growth and development of this country.\r\n\r\nAccording to the National Spiritual Assembly of Baha\'is of United States on June 19, “There are already significant efforts under way to learn how to create models of unity in neighborhoods and communities throughout the nation. Bahá’ís have been persistently engaged in such efforts for many years. The aim is not unity in sameness — it is unity in diversity. It is the recognition that everyone in this land has a part to play in contributing to the betterment of society, and that true prosperity, material and spiritual, will be available to us all to the degree that we live up to this standard.\r\n\r\n“We should earnestly discover what is being done, what truly helps to make a difference, and why. … If we do this, we could soon find ourselves in the midst of a mass transition toward racial justice.”<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe Spiritual Assembly of the Baha\'is of Beaufort County and its Baha’i community welcome the opportunity to join with like-minded individuals and organizations in support of the elimination of racism — America’s most challenging issue, and for social justice.\r\n\r\n– The Spiritual Assembly of the<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nBaha\'is of Beaufort County\r\n\r\nFor more information, email BeaufortCountyLSA@gmail.com, call 1-800-228-6483 or visit www.bahai.us/contact-form.', 'LETTER TO THE EDITOR', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'letter-to-the-editor-42', '', '', '2020-08-19 14:33:00', '2020-08-19 18:33:00', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45605', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45607, 4, '2020-08-19 14:36:42', '2020-08-19 18:36:42', 'Captain Andy from the Lowcountry Raptors is a Red Tail Hawk that was on display Saturday, Aug. 8 at the Port Royal Farmer’s Market. He is non-releasable due to a permanent eye injury. Volunteer Josh was his handler. The photo was captured by Ron Callari of Habersham. To submit a Lowcountry Life photo, you must be the photographer or have permission to submit the photo to be published in The Island News. Please submit high-resolution photos and include a description and/or names of the people in the picture and the name of the photographer. Email your photos to theislandnews@gmail.com.', 'LOWCOUNTRY LIFE', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'lowcountry-life-127', '', '', '2020-08-19 14:36:42', '2020-08-19 18:36:42', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45607', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45610, 4, '2020-08-19 14:43:48', '2020-08-19 18:43:48', '<strong>Staff reports</strong>\r\n\r\nThe number of new COVID-19 cases across the state appears to have dropped, only breaking 1,000 once in the seven-day period ending with Monday, Aug. 17.\r\n\r\nAnd though the past few days have been encouraging – just 451 new cases, 18 in Beaufort County, and an 11.5 positive test rate on Monday – indications are at least some of the decline can be attributed to fewer tests being administered.\r\n\r\nTuesday and Wednesday of last week, there were 928 and 712 news cases reported, respectively. But the positive percentages those days were still high at 20 and 19.6 percent, respectively. Those are close to the positive rates when the state was averaging between 1,500 and 1,800 new cases a day.\r\n\r\n<strong>Data says masks are working</strong>\r\n\r\nThe South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) released new data last week that indicates local mask ordinances are helping to slow the spread of COVID-19.\r\n\r\n“This new data shows us what we already knew, wearing face masks works,” Dr. S.C. State Epidemiologist Linda Bell said in a release. “We’re strongly supportive of these local leaders’ initiatives that are centered on protecting the health and wellbeing of their communities.”\r\n\r\nThe South Carolina Emergency Management Division has released a regularly updated map showing the counties and municipalities that currently have mask requirements in place, which is available on the home page of scemd.org. SCEMD’s map shows jurisdictions where masks are required by ordinance and where masks have been recommended by proclamation from local elected officials.\r\n\r\nAnalysis of local mask ordinances show:\r\n\r\nAs of this week, nearly 40 percent of residents, or approximately 2,000,000 South Carolinians, reside in jurisdictions that have local mask requirements in place.\r\n\r\nWhen comparing the jurisdictions that have mask requirements in place to those that do not, the jurisdictions with mask requirements have shown a 46.3 percent greater decrease in the total number of cases during the four weeks after the requirements were implemented.\r\n\r\n“We will be in a much better position in four to six weeks if South Carolinians practice physical distancing and use a mask,” Bell said. “Together, we can completely reverse our fortunes and create safe environments for our business recovery, for our lifestyle recovery, and particularly for our students returning to school in a few short weeks, but we must act more aggressively, and now.”\r\n\r\nData analysis also shows:\r\n\r\nThose jurisdictions with mask requirements in place have seen an overall decrease of 15.1 percent of total cases for the four weeks after the requirements were implemented compared to before the requirements were in place. This is an overall decrease of 34.6 cases per 100,000 people from before the mask requirements to after.\r\n\r\nDuring the same time frame, those jurisdictions without mask requirements have experienced an overall increase in total cases of 30.4 percent, as well as an average increase of 24.1 cases per 100,000 people when compared to jurisdictions with a mask requirement in place.\r\n\r\n“The residents in jurisdictions that acted first are seeing the benefits earlier,” Bell said. “This shows the sooner prevention measures are adopted, the sooner we all benefit.\r\n\r\nOn Tuesday, Aug. 11, DHEC unveiled a new online dashboard that provides detailed county-level data that helps provide a localized look at the impacts of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 in South Carolina.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThis new dashboard was developed by DHEC’s data analysts, GIS specialists and epidemiologists using information gathered through the agency’s expansive disease surveillance capabilities.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n“In what could traditionally take a year or more to develop, our public health and data specialists have built in months an in-depth and interactive online resource for public use that gives a breakdown of demographics, testing, hospitalizations and more for all 46 counties,” DHEC Public Health Director Dr. Joan Duwve, DHEC Public Health Director said in a release. “DHEC has been tracking county-specific data since the first cases of COVID-19 were detected in the state, but the agency’s efforts to consolidate this vast, evolving information into an online resource that will be updated daily is truly amazing, and our state is fortunate to have such an adept team of experts working behind the scenes.”<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe dashboard is available by clicking the green “S.C. County-Level COVID-19 Data” button at https://bit.ly/2Q3ZyRN. It will be accessible there for 10 days, after which time it will replace the “Demographics” webpage, as statewide and county-level demographics are both built into this new dashboard. 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(45612, 4, '2020-08-19 14:50:27', '2020-08-19 18:50:27', '<h2><b>Beaufort Academy the 1st area school to return to the classroom\r\n</b><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">\r\nBy Mike McCombs\r\n</strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Photo by Bob Sofaly</span></h2>\r\nThey are the canaries in the coal mine.\r\n\r\nOn Wednesday, Aug. 12, 337 children, from kindergartners to 12th-graders – including 115 new students – started their school year at Beaufort Academy’s campus on Lady’s Island, making BA the first school in northern Beaufort County with in-person learning for the 2020-21 school year.\r\n\r\nSo far, so good.\r\n\r\n“We had a great first day back,” Beaufort Academy Director of Communications Lisa Gallagher said. “Our re-opening plan has guided us in a good way, and our teachers, staff and students are adapting well. As with anything new, we will need time to adjust. … I have not heard one student complain about our ‘new normal.’ Our staff worked hard to make the first day as smooth as possible, and it absolutely showed.”\r\n\r\nBeaufort Academy is offering both on-campus and at-home live instruction simultaneously. Students and parents were given the option and, according to Gallagher, for most students and parents, being in the classroom was worth the annoyances of masks, shields, and social distancing. Only around 35 students chose at-home instruction, she said.\r\n\r\n“Our campus is ideal for a school reopening,” Gallagher said. “We were able to comply above and beyond with DHEC and CDC recommendations while maintaining smaller class sizes and utilize our college style campus.”\r\n\r\nIn late June, Beaufort Academy made public “Envisioning A New Normal – A Plan For A<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>Responsible Reopening At Beaufort Academy.” The nine-page document laid out a framework for students to as safely as <a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/BA-BAck-to-School-1.jpeg\"><img class=\"alignright  wp-image-45613\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/BA-BAck-to-School-1-1024x782.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"818\" height=\"625\"></a>possible return to school this fall in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, if they so chose.\r\n\r\nAt the time, BA Head of School Dan Durbin said that even with the plan, there were still things his committee was trying to figure out and that Durbin, the school, the parents and the students had to be open to adjustments on the fly should the unforeseen arise.\r\n\r\nLast week, Durbin was happy with the way the first few days went.\r\n\r\n\"I couldn’t be more proud of the team effort our students, parents, teachers and staff have displayed this first week,” Durbin said via email. “Keeping students and staff safe is our top priority and requires everyone to be committed to the reopening plan. Fortunately, everyone is taking the effort seriously and working to protect themselves and others.”\r\n\r\nGallagher highlighted parts of the reopening plan she thought had been keys to BA’s success. They included the school’s ability to hold lunch outdoors, the option between at-home and on-campus instruction, the electrostatic sanitation of all school common areas, the fact that every BA classroom has an interior and exterior entrance, the required wearing of face masks and the use of Z-shields.\r\n\r\nIn addition, each student has his or her temperature taken twice a day and hand sanitizer is available everywhere.\r\n\r\n“We tried to think of everything,” Durbin said.\r\n\r\nThat being said, there will obviously be adjustments to be made, and the situation could change at any time.\r\n\r\n“Of course, we’ve had a few issues to hammer out,” Durbin said. “For teachers the biggest hurdle seems to have been getting accustomed to new technology. Students seem to struggle a little bit with wearing a mask properly. Regardless, everyone has done a great job of working together for the benefit of all.\"\r\n\r\n<em>\r\n\r\nMike McCombs is the Editor-in-chief of The Island News and can be reached at TheIslandNews@gmail.com.&nbsp;</em><em>Bob Sofaly contributed to this story.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>&nbsp;</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Top photo: Students at Beaufort Academy sit four to a table with plexiglass shields between them. When lunch is over, teachers may use the outdoor, shaded area for instructional purposes to give the students a break from wearing the mask all day.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></em>\r\n\r\n<em>Bottom photo: Seniors at Beaufort Academy got to paint their own parking spaces on Thursday, Aug. 13. 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(45616, 4, '2020-08-19 14:53:15', '2020-08-19 18:53:15', '<strong>By Mindy Lucas</strong>\r\n\r\nPlans to build a major subdivision on the property known as Whitehall have been kicked down the road again – this time by a deadlocked planning commission.\r\n\r\nThe result was a tie after members of the Beaufort-Port Royal Metropolitan Planning Commission (MPC) took a first vote on approving the project at its regular monthly meeting held, Monday, Aug. 17.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nAfter a lengthy discussion over the course of a nearly four-hour meeting, the commission eventually moved to table any further discussion until its next meeting.\r\n\r\nThe site is zoned for mixed use and current plans presented by the developer show a mix of retail and approximately 200 residential units on 10.1 acres.\r\n\r\nApproval of the project has been held up for most of the year – previously by the developer who asked to remove its consideration from two previous MPC meetings citing a desire to have the public weigh in at an in-person meeting. However since March, the coronavirus pandemic has prevented those types of meetings and city and other municipal meetings have been held virtually.\r\n\r\nOn Monday, project developer Sam Levin was given the option to postpone again, but Levin made it clear he no longer wanted to wait.\r\n\r\n“We’ve been down this path, and the project has been talked about an awful lot,” he said.\r\n\r\nThe other half of the original 20-acre site was sold to Beaufort County in 2018, and the county has since moved forward with its plans to develop a public park.\r\n\r\nChief among the commission’s latest concerns have been a traffic impact study – first provided in 2018, then updated in May. At its July meeting, commission members asked for an updated study.\r\n\r\nThe updated study, conducted by Ramey Kemp &amp; Associates, was provided at Monday’s meeting and a traffic engineer from the firm took members through the data explaining how it was collected and analyzed.\r\n\r\nThe city’s own engineer, Jared Fralix, also weighed in on the analysis at the request of commission members.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n“I feel comfortable with what …has (been) proposed …,” Fralix said. “I think that’s adequate for what’s being proposed as far as what the traffic volumes dictate.”\r\n\r\nHowever, as of Monday night, at least one commission member still had concerns over what was presented.\r\n\r\n“I have great concerns over the traffic study,” said Judy Alling. “It’s old, it’s been revised just using formulas, no traffic counts. The bridge was not even considered in it … I think a whole new traffic study needs to be done after Covid.”\r\n\r\nCommission members also cited concerns over public input saying a project of this size, which could impact traffic in both downtown Beaufort and on Lady’s Island, needed additional input.\r\n\r\nAs of Monday, more than 1,000 people had signed an online petition opposing any development at Whitehall that does not mitigate the overwhelmed road infrastructure on Sea Island Parkway.\r\n\r\nWhile public comment was taken at Monday night’s meeting, many, including commission members, said virtual meetings were not an ideal format for that input.\r\n\r\nHowever, both Commission Chairman Mike Tomy and the city’s Community and Economic Development Director David Prichard, reminded commission members that they now have 60 days to approve or disapprove of the plan now that it has been formally submitted and Levin did not agree to any further postponements.\r\n\r\n“I agree that this would be much better not to do over Zoom, but in this case if we don’t do anything we’re approving the subdivision,” said member Jason Hincher.\r\n\r\nOther concerns included the lack of turning lanes to handle traffic that might be stacking up on Sea Island Parkway – especially traffic coming from the bridge and trying to turn right onto Meridian Road in order to access the subdivision or the park.\r\n\r\nThe site of the project, less than a half mile from the Woods Memorial Bridge, is already known for traffic delays when the bridge is open. A traffic light will be needed at Meridian Road and Sea Island Parkway, members said.\r\n\r\nWhile DOT does not historically commit to traffic lights unless traffic volumes warrant their construction, engineers indicated it was highly likely those volumes would be met once the development is built.\r\n\r\nA traffic light at Meridian is already being considered as part of the Beaufort High School access realignment project, Fralix reminded members, part of a group of projects that is being funded by a 1 percent sales tax increase approved by Beaufort County voters in 2018.\r\n\r\nA motion to continue the discussion at the next meeting, or at an earlier date yet to be announced, passed unanimously.', 'Vote on Whitehall subdivision plan ends in tie; discussion tabled', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'vote-on-whitehall-subdivision-plan-ends-in-tie-discussion-tabled', '', '', '2020-08-19 14:53:15', '2020-08-19 18:53:15', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45616', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45624, 4, '2020-08-26 10:02:28', '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'There was an old cartoon\n\nback in the 1940s\n\nfeaturing two chipmunks\n\ncalled Chip ‘n’ Dale.\n\nThey were Disney cartoon\n\ncharacters who worked originally\n\nwith Mickey Mouse and\n\nDonald Duck, but eventually\n\ngot their own show.\n\nThen they transitioned to\n\ntelevision in the 1950s, where\n\nthey had a jingle assigned\n\nto them which was a catchy\n\ntune, “I’m Chip! I’m Dale.\n\nWe’re just a couple of crazy\n\nrascals out to have fun.” Their\n\nvoices were recorded at 33\n\nrpm then sped up to 45 rpm.\n\nSo, you could understand\n\nthem, and they sounded cute.\n\nI was reminded of these\n\ntwo while reading a book on\n\nthe back porch recently. I\n\nheard strange noises coupled\n\nwith a chirping sound.\n\nThere were two squirrels,\n\nnot chipmunks, who decided\n\nto entertain me with an\n\nacrobatic show.\n\nI swear they knew I was\n\nthere because they stood on\n\nthe limb of a large oak tree\n\nlooking at me. I put down my\n\nbook and said, “You now have\n\nmy undivided attention.”\n\nWhile suddenly having an\n\nurge for some cotton candy,\n\nI decided to call them Chip\n\nand Dale.\n\nLater, when I asked my\n\nspouse about the names, he\n\nsaid it sounded like male\n\nstrippers.\n\n“No, they are cartoon characters!”\n\nHe did not remember them.\n\nTurns out their names were\n\na pun based on the Thomas\n\nChippendale furniture\n\ncompany\n\nThe act began. First there\n\nwas the Tarzan like swing,\n\nor leap, from one branch to\n\nanother winding up on the\n\ntree in front of me. Their\n\ndeath-defying act reminded\n\nme of the famous Flying\n\nWallendas who performed in\n\nthe air without a net.\n\nSoon they began chasing\n\neach other up and down the\n\nLive Oak, going round and\n\nround. I was getting dizzy.\n\nOccasionally they would\n\nstop and chew on a few nuts\n\nor leaves then off they would\n\ngo leaping between trees,\n\nwhich made me close my\n\neyes. One of the squirrels had\n\nhis cheeks all puffed up and I\n\nrealized he was storing some\n\nextra food.\n\nBefore long, Chip disappeared,\n\nand Dale performed\n\non his own. He flung his\n\nbody over to a palm tree and\n\nstarted to plop down from\n\none frond to the next. He was\n\nhaving fun.\n\nThen Chip came out,\n\nclimbed a limb, and appeared\n\nto be bowing and saying,\n\n“Ta da! Now you see it, now\n\nyou don’t.” No more puffed\n\ncheeks for him.\n\nFinally, I think they got\n\ntired of entertaining me and\n\nbegan scrounging for some\n\nfood. I went back to my book,\n\nbut this time put on some\n\nheadphones with quiet music\n\nto ignore them. When I was\n\nready to go in, I looked over\n\nat them and they stopped\n\neating.\n\n“Bravo!” I said. “Thank you\n\nfor the entertainment.” They\n\nbowed.\n\n’Til tomorrow guys.\n\n<i>Lee Scott, award winning humor</i>\n\n<i>writer takes her “Walter Mitty” like persona</i>\n\n<i>and spins tales around everyday life.</i>\n\n<i>She enjoys boating, reading, and meeting</i>\n\n<i>people. Scott lives in Beaufort with</i>\n\n<i>her husband, JD, along with their dog</i>\n\n<i>Brandy. You can reach her at Lasshood@</i>\n\n<i>aol.com.</i>', 'You should see the circus in my backyard', '', 'draft', 'closed', 'closed', '', '', '', '', '2020-08-26 10:02:28', '2020-08-26 14:02:28', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45624', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(45635, 4, '2020-08-26 10:24:21', '2020-08-26 14:24:21', '', '08222020-Protest, 2-6098', 'The messages were clear – both sides want good policing and bad cops held accountable. A Back the Blue and 1st Responders rally was held at Ribaut Rd. and Boundary St. while Unified Beaufort rally was held at the same time and place. Both events remained peaceful and incident free despite some minor heckling. Photos by Bob Sofaly', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '08222020-protest-2-6098', '', '', '2020-08-26 12:38:18', '2020-08-26 16:38:18', '', 45677, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/08222020-Protest-2-6098.jpeg', 0, 'attachment', 'image/jpeg', 0),
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(45639, 4, '2020-08-26 10:55:09', '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'There was an old cartoon\n\nback in the 1940s\n\nfeaturing two chipmunks\n\ncalled Chip ‘n’ Dale.\n\nThey were Disney cartoon\n\ncharacters who worked originally\n\nwith Mickey Mouse and\n\nDonald Duck, but eventually\n\ngot their own show.\n\nThen they transitioned to\n\ntelevision in the 1950s, where\n\nthey had a jingle assigned\n\nto them which was a catchy\n\ntune, “I’m Chip! I’m Dale.\n\nWe’re just a couple of crazy\n\nrascals out to have fun.” Their\n\nvoices were recorded at 33\n\nrpm then sped up to 45 rpm.\n\nSo, you could understand\n\nthem, and they sounded cute.\n\nI was reminded of these\n\ntwo while reading a book on\n\nthe back porch recently. I\n\nheard strange noises coupled\n\nwith a chirping sound.\n\nThere were two squirrels,\n\nnot chipmunks, who decided\n\nto entertain me with an\n\nacrobatic show.\n\nI swear they knew I was\n\nthere because they stood on\n\nthe limb of a large oak tree\n\nlooking at me. I put down my\n\nbook and said, “You now have\n\nmy undivided attention.”\n\nWhile suddenly having an\n\nurge for some cotton candy,\n\nI decided to call them Chip\n\nand Dale.\n\nLater, when I asked my\n\nspouse about the names, he\n\nsaid it sounded like male\n\nstrippers.\n\n“No, they are cartoon characters!”\n\nHe did not remember them.\n\nTurns out their names were\n\na pun based on the Thomas\n\nChippendale furniture\n\ncompany\n\nThe act began. First there\n\nwas the Tarzan like swing,\n\nor leap, from one branch to\n\nanother winding up on the\n\ntree in front of me. Their\n\ndeath-defying act reminded\n\nme of the famous Flying\n\nWallendas who performed in\n\nthe air without a net.\n\nSoon they began chasing\n\neach other up and down the\n\nLive Oak, going round and\n\nround. I was getting dizzy.\n\nOccasionally they would\n\nstop and chew on a few nuts\n\nor leaves then off they would\n\ngo leaping between trees,\n\nwhich made me close my\n\neyes. One of the squirrels had\n\nhis cheeks all puffed up and I\n\nrealized he was storing some\n\nextra food.\n\nBefore long, Chip disappeared,\n\nand Dale performed\n\non his own. He flung his\n\nbody over to a palm tree and\n\nstarted to plop down from\n\none frond to the next. He was\n\nhaving fun.\n\nThen Chip came out,\n\nclimbed a limb, and appeared\n\nto be bowing and saying,\n\n“Ta da! Now you see it, now\n\nyou don’t.” No more puffed\n\ncheeks for him.\n\nFinally, I think they got\n\ntired of entertaining me and\n\nbegan scrounging for some\n\nfood. I went back to my book,\n\nbut this time put on some\n\nheadphones with quiet music\n\nto ignore them. When I was\n\nready to go in, I looked over\n\nat them and they stopped\n\neating.\n\n“Bravo!” I said. “Thank you\n\nfor the entertainment.” They\n\nbowed.\n\n’Til tomorrow guys.\n\n<i>Lee Scott, award winning humor</i>\n\n<i>writer takes her “Walter Mitty” like persona</i>\n\n<i>and spins tales around everyday life.</i>\n\n<i>She enjoys boating, reading, and meeting</i>\n\n<i>people. Scott lives in Beaufort with</i>\n\n<i>her husband, JD, along with their dog</i>\n\n<i>Brandy. You can reach her at Lasshood@</i>\n\n<i>aol.com.</i>', '', '', 'draft', 'closed', 'closed', '', '', '', '', '2020-08-26 10:55:09', '2020-08-26 14:55:09', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45639', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45640, 4, '2020-08-26 11:31:22', '2020-08-26 15:31:22', '<strong>By LEE SCOTT</strong>\r\n\r\nThere was an old cartoon back in the 1940s featuring two chipmunks called Chip ‘n’ Dale. They were Disney cartoon characters who worked originally with Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck, but eventually got their own show.\r\n\r\nThen they transitioned to television in the 1950s, where they had a jingle assigned to them which was a catchy tune, “I’m Chip! I’m Dale. We’re just a couple of crazy rascals out to have fun.” Their voices were recorded at 33 rpm then sped up to 45 rpm. So, you could understand them, and they sounded cute.\r\n\r\nI was reminded of these two while reading a book on the back porch recently. I heard strange noises coupled with a chirping sound. There were two squirrels, not chipmunks, who decided to entertain me with an acrobatic show.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nI swear they knew I was there because they stood on the limb of a large oak tree looking at me. I put down my book and said, “You now have my undivided attention.”\r\n\r\nWhile suddenly having an urge for some cotton candy, I decided to call them Chip and Dale.\r\n\r\nLater, when I asked my spouse about the names, he said it sounded like male strippers.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n“No, they are cartoon characters!”<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nHe did not remember them. Turns out their names were a pun based on the Thomas Chippendale furniture company\r\n\r\nThe act began. First there was the Tarzan like swing, or leap, from one branch to another winding up on the tree in front of me. Their death-defying act reminded me of the famous Flying Wallendas who performed in the air without a net.\r\n\r\nSoon they began chasing each other up and down the Live Oak, going round and round. I was getting dizzy.\r\n\r\nOccasionally they would stop and chew on a few nuts or leaves then off they would go leaping between trees, which made me close my eyes. One of the squirrels had his cheeks all puffed up and I realized he was storing some extra food.\r\n\r\nBefore long, Chip disappeared, and Dale performed on his own. He flung his body over to a palm tree and started to plop down from one frond to the next. He was having fun.\r\n\r\nThen Chip came out, climbed a limb, and appeared to be bowing and saying, “Ta da! Now you see it, now you don’t.” No more puffed cheeks for him.\r\n\r\nFinally, I think they got tired of entertaining me and began scrounging for some food. I went back to my book, but this time put on some headphones with quiet music to ignore them. When I was ready to go in, I looked over at them and they stopped eating.\r\n\r\n“Bravo!” I said. “Thank you for the entertainment.” They bowed.\r\n\r\n’Til tomorrow guys.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nLee Scott, award winning humor writer takes her “Walter Mitty” like persona and spins tales around everyday life. She enjoys boating, reading, and meeting people. Scott lives in Beaufort with her husband, JD, along with their dog Brandy. You can reach her at Lasshood@aol.com.', 'You should see the circus in my backyard', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'you-should-see-the-circus-in-my-backyard', '', '', '2020-08-26 11:31:22', '2020-08-26 15:31:22', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45640', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(45642, 4, '2020-08-26 11:41:32', '2020-08-26 15:41:32', '<strong>By SCOTT GRABER</strong>\r\n\r\nIt’s Friday and I’m sitting on a small, comfortable sofa bathed in the afterglow of a solid, satisfying read. If there is a silver lining to our pandemic, it has been the opportunity to read fiction and not feel guilty about hours spent in the embrace of a good story.\r\n\r\nBack in 2013, I watched a video of Pat Conroy being interviewed by Ann Patchett in Nashville. This interview was part of a multi-city book tour Pat took in order to promote “The Death of Santini.”<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nEarlier today I went back to that video (it’s still available on YouTube) in an effort to better understand Ann Patchett and her newly published book “The Dutch House.” I did this because I have just finished her novel and wanted to know more about the person who conceived and wrote this remarkable work of fiction.\r\n\r\n“The Dutch House” is centered on two people, a brother and sister, who grow up in a large, elegant, richly furnished house in suburban Philadelphia. The primary scene, from which the story evolves, is the abrupt, largely unexplained departure of their mother, Elna, when these two siblings are children.\r\n\r\nIn the 2013 video (between Patchett and Conroy) we learn the primary notion in “The Death of Santini” is the transformation of Don Conroy after being an angry, explosively violent “father” for most of his life.\r\n\r\nIn the interview Pat answers questions about his younger, unreconstructed father, detailing his cruelty and the impact of this cruelty on his brothers and sisters.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nIn Patchett’s novel, the abrupt departure of Elna, when Maeve and Danny are small children, is ameliorated by the young female servants who live in the large house and who jump into the delivery of the warmth and love that their father, Cyril, cannot provide. Cyril is not a bad man, but he is distant and seemingly incapable of the sympathy or the compassion that normally come with mothers.\r\n\r\nIn Patchett’s novel, Maeve and Danny sustain a second blow, when Cyril’s new wife, Andrea, becomes increasingly hostile (to them) and eventually forces them out of their large, elegant home and into semi-poverty. They lose the house, their inheritance and the servants who tended to their nutritional and emotional needs\r\n\r\nBut in the midst of this mostly downward spiral, the two children cleave to each other, becoming best, life-long friends. Maeve, the smarter of the two, forgoes her own future so that Danny can go to college, and then to medical school, and even helps him find a wife.\r\n\r\nIn a real sense the inexplicable cruelty of their mother binds these two together in a way that would have never happened but for her abrupt departure. Elna\'s despicable act of abandonment leads to a strong, enduring friendship that sustains brother and sister for the rest of their lives.\r\n\r\nIn Pat’s case there was a mother, Peg, who I knew to be a lovely, soft-spoken woman that I occasionally helped with legal matters. She certainly was a factor in the lives of her children, their formation and who they ultimately became.\r\n\r\nBut she could not shield those children from the tsunami of anger, resentment and unpredictable violence that came in the form of Don Conroy. That ominous, thunderstorm-of-a-man swept everyone before him into frenzied retreat and instantaneous fear. That firestorm left casualties and whole-body impairment in its wake.\r\n\r\nBut children are resilient and often recover from a violent parent, or one incapable of love, or one who simply disappears. The scar tissue remains; the poison still circulates; the memories are indelible. But somehow, someway many avoid permanent victimhood, or mental illness and move on to productive, even happy lives.\r\n\r\nIn the last pages of Patchett’s novel she brings Elna back from the past for a reckoning with her stunned children — she gives their mother the opportunity to explain herself.\r\n\r\nThese final chapters are bold and unexpected, but I have to wonder why this terrible parent wasn’t left in her fictional Siberia? Did Patchett really want a happy ending where everyone links arms and sings, “Amazing Grace?”\r\n\r\nThen, later, when I was re-watching the interview, I remembered Patchett’s last question to Pat,\r\n\r\n“Why (after reading “Death of Santini\") did I end up loving Don Conroy?”\r\n\r\nMaybe Patchett wanted us to understand the wandering, prodigal mother. Maybe she believes in redemption.\r\n\r\nOr perhaps she just wanted to forgive this mother and bring her home to her children.\r\n\r\nScott Graber is a lawyer, novelist, veteran columnist and longtime resident of Port Royal. He can be reached at cscottgraber@gmail.com.', 'The ending presents as many questions as it answers', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'the-ending-presents-as-many-questions-as-it-answers', '', '', '2020-08-26 11:41:32', '2020-08-26 15:41:32', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45642', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45644, 4, '2020-08-26 11:42:54', '2020-08-26 15:42:54', '<strong>LowcoSports.com</strong>\r\n\r\nIt’s a bold new world for Beaufort Academy football this season, as the Eagles make the jump from SCISA 8-man ball to SCISA Class 2A and the full-fledged 11-man game, but the new adventure begins with a familiar opponent in the same position.\r\n\r\nBA opens its season at 7:30 p.m. Friday against St. John’s Christian Academy, which also will be making its 11-man football debut. The even playing field makes it a bit easier transition for the Eagles, but they still have to contend with a Cavaliers team that beat them 30-14 a year ago and reached the SCISA 8-man state championship game.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe offense will look a little different for BA — and not just because of the extra three players on the field. Star quarterback Dawson Coleman was among a talented graduating class, leaving the Eagles with a revamped offense led by quarterback Kaishawn Jenkins and a stable of talented running backs. Defensive standouts Malakai Steiniger and Braydon Dineen are back to anchor things on that side of the ball for BA.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe Cavaliers are entering their first season under head coach Brandon Clontz, who was previously the defensive coordinator.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>', 'BA to open inaugural season of 11-man football at home Friday', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'ba-to-open-inaugural-season-of-11-man-football-at-home-friday', '', '', '2020-08-26 11:42:54', '2020-08-26 15:42:54', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45644', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45646, 4, '2020-08-26 11:44:03', '2020-08-26 15:44:03', '<strong>By Justin Jarrett\r\n</strong><strong>LowcoSports.com</strong>\r\n\r\nThe USCB women’s soccer team’s preseason training schedule has been put on hold and the team is quarantined on campus after two players tested positive for COVID-19, the school’s athletics department announced Monday evening.\r\n\r\nThe NAIA announced on July 28 it would postpone the national championship in cross country, men’s and women’s soccer, and women’s volleyball until spring 2021 but left it to the individual conferences to determine whether they would compete in the fall or winter.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nAlthough two conference schools — SCAD Savannah and Johnson &amp; Wales (which canceled all sports after announcing the school will close after this school year) — elected to postpone or cancel their fall sports seasons, USCB and the rest of the Sun Conference voted this month to proceed with the fall campaign.\r\n\r\nBut now the soccer team is sidelined for the rest of the month.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe two athletes who tested positive have been placed in isolation, though only one of the two has exhibited symptoms, which have already diminished significantly, according to a statement from Director of Athletics Quin Monahan. No other team members have tested positive nor shown symptoms.\r\n\r\n“Per our protocol, once the student-athletes have completed their quarantine and isolation periods, they will meet with appropriate medical personnel to determine their fitness levels and readiness to return to play,” Monahan said. “This, along with the decision to isolate those in contact with positive individuals, was made with their utmost health and safety in mind, as well as that of our full campus community and larger city and town communities.”\r\n\r\nNAIA protocols dictate that every student-athlete be tested in a reasonable time prior to outside competition. The Sand Sharks are scheduled to play an exhibition against Bob Jones University on Sept. 11, so Monahan said team members would be tested about 7-10 days before that date.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>', 'USCB women’s soccer team quarantined after 2 positive tests', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'uscb-womens-soccer-team-quarantined-after-2-positive-tests', '', '', '2020-08-26 11:44:03', '2020-08-26 15:44:03', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45646', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45648, 4, '2020-08-26 11:45:23', '2020-08-26 15:45:23', '<strong>From staff reports</strong>\r\n\r\nAfter leasing since 2012, Holy Trinity Classical Christian School on Aug. 4 finalized the purchase of the building at 302 Burroughs Avenue from the Beaufort County School District along with the adjacent property known as Bob Jones Field from the City of Beaufort.\r\n\r\n“This purchase makes sense for us on a number of different levels,”<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nHoly Trinity Headmaster Rev. Chad E. Lawrence said in a release to parents. “One, we are able to stay put and gradually phase in new buildings without disrupting classes or operations and programs. It is fiscally responsible as well. The purchase terms improve our annual cash flow significantly over the lease terms. Finally, it keeps us right here in the heart of Beaufort. We love being centrally located so people can come from all over this area to receive a great classical Christian education.\r\n\r\n“We are overflowing with a sense of gratitude for God’s great provision for Holy Trinity. So, we are setting down roots right here in the middle of Beaufort, and I can’t wait to see how God continues to move in our midst, provide for us and our needs, and for the needs for our growing student body.”\r\n\r\nHoly Trinity celebrated its first graduating class of 19 seniors this spring with an average SAT score greater than 1,300, four National Merit Finalists, and more than $3.5 million in scholarship offers. The school opened its doors to students Wednesday, Aug. 19, for in-school instruction.\r\n\r\n“We have plans to transform the property into something that will be transformative for the entire area of the city,” Board of Trustees member and chair for the Facilities Committee Gibson Solomons wrote in a letter to Holy Trinity families. “We know you celebrate with us this important milestone and we know you share our excitement about what is next.”\r\n\r\nHoly Trinity provides students with a Christian and classical education. The school serves more than 350 students from more than a dozen churches in the Beaufort community.\r\n\r\nThe school expects to reach its enrollment cap of 450 to 500 in five years. Academic instruction at HTCCS is rigorous, affording teachers and staff members the opportunity to engage with high-achieving students in a Christian environment. Parent and community support are strong, as well.\r\n\r\nFor more information about Holy Trinity, visit www.HTCCS.org or call the school at 843-522-0660.', 'Holy Trinity finalizes purchase of school building, adjacent property', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'holy-trinity-finalizes-purchase-of-school-building-adjacent-property', '', '', '2020-08-26 11:45:23', '2020-08-26 15:45:23', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45648', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45651, 4, '2020-08-26 11:47:45', '2020-08-26 15:47:45', '“Given that so much instruction will be online this year, parents should do everything they can to ensure their kids are active in the real world. Get your children outside by promoting physical activity or taking them on field trips to parks or interesting historical sites. Encourage them to develop hobbies, write in journals, and read books (The American Reading Company has an excellent leveled selection, and a particularly good one for Black boys). Talk to your kids about their experiences with online learning and listen closely to what they have to say.” — UCLA Distinguished Professor of Education Pedro Noguera\r\n\r\n“Applying what is learned from one context to another is a key component of learning, but it isn’t always easy and it takes a lot of practice. It is recommends turning the challenges of online education into an opportunity to practice transfer of learning with your child. Work with your child to select and apply what they’ve learned from online lessons to different real-life situations. Use online resources to provide various examples, such as text, pictures, video, and audio. Helping your child make connections to what they learn online, at home, and in school will help them develop important skills to continue learning in the future.” — Virginia Tech Human Development and Family Science Assistant Professor Koeun Choi<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n“Structured screen breaks are a crucial part of ensuring wellbeing for both kids and adults. Celebrate Screen-Free Saturdays as a family. Kids will complain a lot less about screens going off when they see their caregivers leading by example and available for offline fun. And, a break from the constant noise of the news and social media will help parents recharge for the many challenges of the week ahead.”— Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood Executive Director Josh Golin\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<em>Reference source: Children and Screens</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Since its inception in 2013, Children and Screens: Institute of Digital Media and Child Development, has become one of the nation’s leading non-profit organizations dedicated to advancing and supporting interdisciplinary scientific research, enhancing human capital in the field, informing and educating the public, and advocating for sound public policy for child health and wellness. For more information, see www.childrenandscreens.com or write to info@childrenandscreens.com\r\n\r\nExclusive content from CARE Magazine</em>', 'GET REAL OFFLINE', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'get-real-offline', '', '', '2020-08-26 11:47:45', '2020-08-26 15:47:45', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45651', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45653, 4, '2020-08-26 11:50:02', '2020-08-26 15:50:02', 'Want a better sleep? Here’s a tip: focus on managing your stress. With everything going on in the world, that can feel like a tall order. Many of us are tired, both emotionally and mentally. Finding a sense of calm may have taken a backseat on your list of priorities. But bringing your focus back to that task might just resolve a whole host of health challenges - including poor sleep.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nAs it turns out, stress and sleep are closely linked.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nTo create better balance in your stress-sleep cycle, try the following:\r\n\r\nTurn off screens at least 90 minutes before bedtime, as the artificial light can suppress your body’s natural melatonin levels (the “sleep hormone”).<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nPractice healthy ways of relieving stress by adding mindfulness, breathing exercises, guided visualizations, prayer and/ or meditation to your day.\r\n\r\nEstablish a sleep schedule, planning at least 7-9 hours of rest each night - and stick to it!\r\n\r\nLimit heavy meals, sugar, and processed snacks late in the day. These can keep your digestive system active and make sleep difficult.\r\n\r\nAvoid eating at least 3 hours before bedtime, so your gut is finished working and ready for rest.\r\n\r\nSupplement with quality essential oils and herbal remedies. Lavender and Eucalyptus oils may help with relaxation, along with natural ingredients like Valerian, Chamomile and Melatonin.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nKids dread returning to school for a number of reasons. Some kids worry about returning to school out of fear for facing their bullies, not being included in activities or social groups, or both. But what can parents do to help kids build mental strength, reduce anxiety, and avoid bullies and social distress?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nBest-selling author, family therapist, TEDx speaker and Psychotherapist Jodi Aman, LCSW, has a few tips on how to help their kids navigate these onerous social experiences to mitigate their negative impact.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nHere’s are her top tips to help parents prepare for their children returning to school when faced with anxiety and bullying:\r\n\r\n1. Go over some bullying scenarios with your kids and make them come up with ways to respond to each one. This brainstorming will open their problem-solving mind so when they are in a situation they will trust themselves and be able to think their way out, rather than freezing or doing something unsafe. Remind them where to go for help at school and that they can always talk to you when they get home.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n2. Let them know why kids bully. Just saying that “they are jealous” isn’t enough to understand why someone might be jealous. Explain that miserable people are mean because they don’t like themselves. Go over examples from TV or movies so they understand this concept. This will help them not take the mean comments into their hearts.\r\n\r\n3. Some friend groups have cultures of drama and this may not be the best place for your child’s tender heart. If your kid is being excluded have them use their noticing skills to find the nice kids. They are always there and may be just the friend group your child is looking for.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n4. Ask your kids about helping their friends when they are bullied. Do they stand up to them? Do they check in with them? Make sure you go over these options for how not to be a bystander.\r\n\r\n<em>Exclusive content from CARE Magazine</em>', 'CAREtalk snippets . . .', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'caretalk-snippets', '', '', '2020-08-26 11:50:02', '2020-08-26 15:50:02', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45653', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45655, 4, '2020-08-26 11:51:30', '2020-08-26 15:51:30', '<strong>County Natural Resources Committee to host workshop</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Natural Resources Committee is hosting a workshop to review draft studies for a discussion on impact fees at 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27.\r\n\r\nThe meeting will be broadcast on The County Channel and carried live on the County’s Facebook page.\r\n\r\nThe public is invited to submit comments before the meeting by going to https://bit.ly/2EA7pnv. Comments will be closed at 4 p.m.\r\n\r\nAll impact fee comments submitted through our website will be distributed directly to Committee Chair Alice Howard who will share them with committee members.\r\n\r\nTo submit a comment for this workshop, you can also go to www.beaufortcountysc.gov, scroll down to the Public Meetings and click the Share your Comments button.\r\n\r\nWatch all programming for The County Channel on Comcast Ch. 2, Hargray Chs. 9 and 113, and Spectrum Ch. 1304. Viewers can also watch programming live and on-demand at The County Channel’s website at www.beaufortcountysc.gov.\r\n\r\n<strong>HELP of Beaufort hosting Boston</strong><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>Butt fundraiser\r\n\r\nHELP of Beaufort, the largest volunteer organization in Beaufort County providing direct service, is holding a Boston Butt fundraiser.\r\n\r\nBoston Butts, cooked by Sea Eagle Market, are being sold for $40.\r\n\r\nTo order and pay online, visit helpofbeaufort.org. You can also order and pay in person at 1810 Ribaut Road or call 843-524-1223.\r\n\r\nPick up is from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Sept. 5 at HELP of Beaufort at 1810 Ribaut Road in Port Royal.', 'NEWS BRIEFS', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'news-briefs-161', '', '', '2020-08-26 11:51:30', '2020-08-26 15:51:30', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45655', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45657, 4, '2020-08-26 11:53:02', '2020-08-26 15:53:02', '<strong>From staff reports</strong>\r\n\r\nAs the 2020 election draws closer, the City of Beaufort has issued some reminders about what is allowed in terms of political/election signs.\r\n\r\n• Political signs do not require permits to be posted.\r\n\r\n• Signs can be posted within 60 days of an election and are permitted on private property only, and only with the permission of the property owner.\r\n\r\n• Property on the curb side of a sidewalk is generally right of way, and signs cannot be posted there.\r\n\r\n• Property on the building side of a sidewalk is private, and signs can be posted there.\r\n\r\n• If there are no sidewalks, telephone poles are a good gauge as to where private property ends and the right of way begins.\r\n\r\n• Signs should be removed within seven days after the election.\r\n\r\nThese rules only apply to the City of Beaufort. Beaufort County has its own regulations about signs.\r\n\r\nFor the upcoming election, signs can be posted beginning Sept. 4. Any questions can be directed to Codes Enforcement Officer Ken Meola at kmeola@cityofbeaufort.org.', 'Political signs: What’s allowed in the City of Beaufort', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'political-signs-whats-allowed-in-the-city-of-beaufort', '', '', '2020-08-26 11:53:02', '2020-08-26 15:53:02', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45657', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45659, 4, '2020-08-26 11:54:23', '2020-08-26 15:54:23', '<strong>From staff reports</strong>\r\n\r\nDenise Lessard, Assistant Principal of Instruction at Battery Creek High School, and Kelli Bright Burke, a 2011 graduate of Battery Creek, received South Carolina Firefighter Association Citizenship Awards on Wednesday, Aug. 19 from state association president Chief Charlie King during a ceremony attended by family and friends at the Burton Fire District’s Grays Hill.\r\n\r\nThe Citizenship Award is given those who have contributed to the state or to the Association through local civic activities. Lessard and Burke were nominated by the Burton Fire District for their assistance in the District’s Community Risk Reduction program.\r\n\r\nLessard was nominated for her persistent work in community engagement for the students at Battery Creek High School by expanding her students’ education beyond the classroom. From coordinating guest speakers, such as Voters Services of the League of Women’s Voters, to wellness programs, Lessard helps to cultivate well rounded, civic minded students who will go on to be productive and engaged members of our community.\r\n\r\nBurke has returned to her alma mater to share her cautionary, yet inspiring, personal story. Burke, a former Creek athlete and cheerleader, was left paralyzed from the waist down after being ejected during a motor vehicle accident her sophomore year.\r\n\r\nBurke bravely volunteers to talk to students about the importance of seat belts and persevering through adversity and recently became a new mom.\r\n\r\nBoth Lessard and Burke were instrumental in starting the Burton Fire District’s “Choices” program, where, in coordination with the South Carolina Highway Patrol, local students learn about safe driving and the dangers of the road. The program has been successful in reaching new drivers at Battery Creek and Whale Branch high schools.\r\n\r\n“It truly takes a community to raise healthy, educated, prepared children,” Burton Fire Chief Harry Rountree said in a release. “It’s people like Denise and Kelli who make that happen. We were proud to nominate them, and overjoyed they were selected.”\r\n\r\n<em>Pictured from left are South Carolina Firefighter Association President Chief Charlie, Kelli Bright Burke, Burton Fire Chief Harry Rountree, Denise Lessard and Captain Dan Byrne. Burke and Lessard received South Carolina Firefighter Association Citizenship Awards on Wednesday, Aug. 19. Submitted photo.</em>', 'Teacher, BC alumni receive State Citizenship Award', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'teacher-bc-alumni-receive-state-citizenship-award', '', '', '2020-08-26 11:54:23', '2020-08-26 15:54:23', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45659', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45661, 4, '2020-08-26 11:55:17', '2020-08-26 15:55:17', 'Aug. 27 – Beaufort County Council Executive Committee, 3 p.m., watch on The County Channel<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nAug. 27 – Beaufort County Council Workshop, 5 p.m., watch on The County Channel<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nAug. 27 – Lowcountry Council of Governments, 6:30 p.m., watch via Zoom or on the LCOG Facebook page\r\n\r\nAug. 27 – City of Beaufort Park &amp; Tree Advisory Commission, 3 – 5 p.m., check for meeting information at www.cityofbeaufort.org\r\n\r\nAug. 31 – Beaufort County Council Community Services Committee, 2 p.m., watch on The County Channel\r\n\r\nAug. 31 – Beaufort County Council Natural Resources Committee, 3:30 p.m., watch on The County Channel\r\n\r\nSept. 1 – Beaufort County Board of Education, 6 – 8 p.m., watch on The County Channel\r\n\r\nSept. 2 – City of Beaufort Affordable Housing Task Force Meeting, 3 – 4:30 p.m., check for meeting information at www.cityofbeaufort.org\r\n\r\n*Meetings are updated as of press time and do not reflect any<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>', 'PUBLIC MEETINGS FOR AUG. 27 – SEPT. 2', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'public-meetings-for-aug-27-sept-2', '', '', '2020-08-26 11:55:17', '2020-08-26 15:55:17', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45661', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45663, 4, '2020-08-26 11:56:29', '2020-08-26 15:56:29', '<strong>Virtual Book<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>Club With The<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>Morris Center</strong>\r\n\r\n6 p.m., Friday, Aug. 28. This month they are discussing Into The Beautiful North by Luis Alberto Urrea in conjunction with their upcoming exhibition Ecos: Resonances of South Carolina Latino Stories. When you reserve your spot at MorrisHeritageCenter.org, you will be emailed a link for the Zoom discussion.\r\n\r\n<strong>Our Prince of<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>Scribes One-Day Writers Conference</strong>\r\n\r\nSaturday, Aug. 29, via ZOOM and at the Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage, Ridgeland. All-day registration (includes all four workshops and panel discussion; lunch on your own) is $85 for S.C. Writers Association members, $100 for non-members. Register by Aug. 26. The conference will feature contributing writers Stephanie Austin Edwards, Jonathan Haupt, Ellen Malphrus and Sean A. Scapellato — along with special guests Brooke McKinney and Holland Perryman — for a lively series of four writers workshops and a closing panel discussion. Socially distanced in-person seating is available for up to 20 participants. Online participation is available for a dozen additional participants.\r\n\r\n<strong>Maye River<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>Quilters Guild</strong>\r\n\r\n9:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, via ZOOM. Andrea West, Certified Quick Curve Ruler Instructor, will instruct the making of a quilt using the special rulers after the meeting. Membership forms are available on the website for those interested in joining. For meeting dates and times, visit mayeriverquiltguild.com or call 843-530-1244.\r\n\r\n<strong>Bluffton<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>Artisan Market</strong>\r\n\r\n1 to 6 p.m. Saturdays Sept. 19, Oct. 3, Oct. 17, Nov. 14 at the Southern Barrel parking lot, Buckwalter Plaza, Bluffton. There will also be a two-day Christmas market from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 27-28. An open-air shopping event with live music that features local makers. Vendor registration for booths is $45 per market for early registration before Aug. 31, $55 for late registration; and $30 per market for Lowcountry Made members. To register, visit lcmade.com.', 'WHAT’S HAPPENING', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'whats-happening-21', '', '', '2020-08-26 11:56:29', '2020-08-26 15:56:29', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45663', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45665, 4, '2020-08-26 11:57:27', '2020-08-26 15:57:27', '<strong>From staff reports</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Board of Elections and Voter Registration of Beaufort County is looking for volunteers to work the November polls on Election Day. To qualify, residents must be registered to vote in South Carolina and attend an online Poll Manager training.\r\n\r\nRegister online at www.noexcusesc.com.\r\n\r\nEach volunteer will be paid $165 for the training and working Election Day. Health precautions will be taken at every polling location, and each volunteer will be provided personal protective equipment.\r\n\r\nSixteen and 17 year olds are eligible to volunteer.\r\n\r\nFor more information and questions, call the Board of Voter Registration and Elections of Beaufort County at 843-255-6900.', 'Poll workers needed in Beaufort County', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'poll-workers-needed-in-beaufort-county', '', '', '2020-08-26 11:57:27', '2020-08-26 15:57:27', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45665', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45667, 4, '2020-08-26 12:00:52', '2020-08-26 16:00:52', '<strong>From staff reports</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort-Jasper YMCA of the Lowcountry earlier this month added another layer of COVID-19 protection to the Wardle Family YMCA facility in Port Royal: Global Plasma Solutions (GPS) proprietary needlepoint bipolar ionization technology.\r\n\r\nWith assistance of local mechanical engineering company Carolina Air, Inc., and with funds raised by the current YMCA Board of Directors, all of the HVAC units on premises now utilize this technology.\r\n\r\nJennifer Tuckwiller, Carolina Air Business Manager/Owner and former CVO of the YMCA adds, “GPS technology is safe and does not produce harmful ozone like traditional bipolar Ionization systems. GPS is considered to be the gold standard in air purification and is used in commercial environments such as Duke Health, The Cleveland Clinic, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Phoenix Skyharbour Airport, NY Presbyterian Hospital, Harvard, Yale, Clemson, SMU, LSU, Texas A &amp; M, and many more institutions across the United States.”\r\n\r\nGPS technology uses the process of needlepoint bipolar ionization (NPBI) that clears the air of particles faster. Ionization targets pathogens with ions which disrupts the pathogens\' surface proteins, rendering them inactive. The devices run continuously to kill and filter viruses (like COVID-19), allergens, mold spores, bacteria, odors, and more.\r\n\r\n“The health and safety of our members and visitors will always be our top priority so we are pleased to be able to install this state-of-the-art technology,” YMCA CEO Michael Bostwick said in a release. “We are grateful to our Board for raising the funding for this purchase and to Carolina Air, Inc. for their assistance in researching this product and providing their installation as an in-kind donation.”\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort-Jasper YMCA of the Lowcountry continues to follow all protocols outlined in their Phase 3 Reopening Guidelines as recommended by DHEC, as well as the Town of Port Royal Face Covering Ordinance. For more information please<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>visit beaufort-jasperymca.org\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<em>Above: Global Plasma Solutions (GPS) proprietary needlepoint bipolar ionization technology installed on YMCA HAVAC unit.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>During the GPS cleaning process, the NPBI technology attacks and kills viruses, mold spores and bacteria. The ions steal away hydrogen from the pathogens, leaving them to die, and leaving you with clean and healthy indoor air.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></em>', 'YMCA using ionization to fight COVID-19', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'ymca-using-ionization-to-fight-covid-19', '', '', '2020-08-26 12:00:52', '2020-08-26 16:00:52', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45667', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45671, 4, '2020-08-26 12:04:12', '2020-08-26 16:04:12', 'While biking the Spanish Moss Trail, Beaufort’s Jody Henson took this photo of daughter Ashley Robinson and grandchildren Elle and Kent at the trail marker for the Feb. 3, 1779 Battle of Port Royal Island. Their great grandfather, Lt. Benjamin Wilkins of the CharlesTown Artillery, was mortally wounded during the battle and was buried the following day at the Parish Church of Saint Helena. To submit a Lowcountry Life photo, you must be the photographer or have permission to submit the photo to be published in The Island News. Please submit high-resolution photos and include a description and/or names of the people in the picture and the name of the photographer. Email your photos to theislandnews@gmail.com.', 'LOWCOUNTRY LIFE', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'lowcountry-life-128', '', '', '2020-08-26 12:04:12', '2020-08-26 16:04:12', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45671', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45673, 4, '2020-08-26 12:10:11', '2020-08-26 16:10:11', '<h4><strong>By LOLITA HUCKABY\r\n\r\nHOW to vote almost as controversial as WHO to vote for\r\n</strong></h4>\r\nIn case you’ve somehow missed it, in roughly eight weeks, American voters are supposed to cast a ballot for a variety of political offices, from the White House to county coroner.\r\n\r\nUnless you happen to live “off the grid” you may be bombarded by mailings, post cards, yard signs and telephone calls asking for your support. But maybe more important is HOW you’re going to vote.\r\n\r\nWe have options … we can go to our polling places on Nov. 3 and take our chances with the VIRUS … or we can send in an application for an absentee ballot, get it, fill it out and stick it back in the mail.\r\n\r\nIf you’re older than 65, infirm, or going to be away from your home precinct on Election Day, you can vote by going to the election offices in Bluffton or in Beaufort on John Galt road near Lowe’s.\r\n\r\nThe state Legislature opened the regulations for voting in the election offices during the Spring GOP primary. Anyone could cast a vote up to a month early. And a lot of folks are hoping that provision will be available again.\r\n\r\nThe Legislators are going back into session in September to take another look at the state budget AND consider a request from the Election Commission to open up early voting. The Commission has pointed out absentee voting in the statewide spring primaries increased to 191,000 when the restrictions were lessened. They estimate, using the same ratio of increases, 1.6 million absentee votes could be cast this during the general election, meaning those voters wouldn’t have to stand in lines on Election Day.\r\n\r\nThe Commission has also asked the Legislature to approve drop boxes for returning absentee ballots as an alternative to the Post Office.\r\n\r\nThe Commission is NOT asking the Legislature to approve a blanket mailing of absentee ballot requests or for extra time to count the<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>ballots AFTER Election Day, as some states are doing. (Of course, that’s not saying some legislators might try to introduce those provisions which would lead to additional debate and the chance that nothing will get done.)\r\n\r\nNobody can call this election dull.\r\n<h4>Take another look at that local ballot</h4>\r\nBEAUFORT – The papers have been filed and deadlines met for the upcoming Beaufort City elections and we’ve got us a mayoral race as well as City Council contests. Stephen Murray and Mike Sutton are running to replace Billy Keyserling in the mayor’s office; Mike McFee, Neil Lipsitz, Mitch Mitchell, Scott Gibbs, Brantley Wilson and Mary Harvey are running for two city council seats.\r\n\r\nNan Sutton opted not to seek re-election and yes … we still hear Eric Longo’s name as a write-in.\r\n\r\nOn our state ballots, those who live in S.C. House of Representatives district 124 will see a race between incumbent Shannon Erickson, a Republican, and Barb Nash, a Democrat. And state Senator Tom Davis, a Republican, has Democratic opposition from Nathan Campbell for his District 46 seat.\r\n<h4>Road improvements – not on the ballot but maybe they should be</h4>\r\nLADY’S ISLAND – While all eyes have been on Whitehall this month and the transportation plan for that important piece of land, it seems the County is making some progress on the nine Lady’s Island road projects included in the 2018 one-cent transportation sales tax.\r\n\r\nThe county Public Facilities Committee last week approved a contract with APAC-Atlantic of Savannah for construction of the expanded right turn lane from Sam’s Point Road to the Sea Island Parkway, what’s become known as the “Publix intersection.”\r\n\r\nThe committee also recommended hiring of the J. Bragg Engineering Consulting firm of Bluffton to oversee design and management of the other eight projects including:\r\n\r\n• Hazel Farm Road and Gay Drive\r\n\r\n• New Lady’s Island Middle School Access\r\n\r\n• Sunset Boulevard and Miller Drive West\r\n\r\n• Beaufort High School Access Realignment\r\n\r\n• U.S. 21 Business, U.S. 21, and S.C. 802 Mainline Improvements\r\n\r\n• Meadowbrook Drive Extension\r\n\r\n• Mayfair Court Extension\r\n\r\n• U.S. 21 Airport Area and Frontage Road\r\n\r\nUnfortunately, the 27-year-old county transportation engineer in charge of the project, Deja\r\n\r\nJackson who was doing a great job moving forward, died unexpectedly last week after making the presentation to the Committee.\r\n\r\n<em>\r\nLolita Huckaby Watson is a community volunteer, I-95 and U.S. 17 voyager and works for an online news service covering local government. She is a former reporter/editorial assistant/columnist with The Beaufort Gazette, The Savannah Morning News, Bluffton Today and Beaufort Today. She can be reached at bftbay@gmail.com.</em>', 'LOWCOUNTRY LOWDOWN', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'lowcountry-lowdown-11', '', '', '2020-08-26 12:10:11', '2020-08-26 16:10:11', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45673', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45675, 4, '2020-08-26 12:15:31', '2020-08-26 16:15:31', '<h2>Local groups react,<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>while state legislators call into question county’s use of unelected third party in code</h2>\r\n<strong>By MINDY LUCAS</strong>\r\n\r\nThe opposition to building an ecotourism resort on a barrier island in Beaufort County has received a big boost from South Carolina’s chief executive officer.\r\n\r\nIn a two-page letter dated Aug. 18 and addressed to Zoning Board Vice Chairman Kevin Mack, S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster said the Bay Point project would have a “detrimental impact on the state’s resources and the taxpayers of Beaufort County.”\r\n\r\n“South Carolina’s mountains, beaches, sea island and marshes are among the most beautiful in the nation,<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>drawing 29 million people to South Carolina each year and driving a $22.6 billion tourism industry – one of our largest,” McMaster wrote.\r\n\r\n“We are stewards of these assets, and it is our duty to protect them in a manner that is sustainable, responsible and consistent with the incomparable cultural and environmental heritage which distinguishes our state from others,” the governor said. “I believe the proposed development is incompatible with these goals.”\r\n\r\nThe governor went on to question whether the proposed development is an example of ecotourism.\r\n\r\n“Even a smaller version of this project would not be acceptable, in my opinion,” he said. “Quite simply, I don’t think such developments are what our people had in mind when they envisioned ‘ecotourism.’”\r\n\r\nMcMaster concluded his letter by urging the county’s Zoning Board of Appeals to reject the development proposal.\r\n\r\nMeanwhile, two state legislators have also weighed in on the project – not only agreeing with the governor’s assertions but calling into question the use of The International Ecotourism Society’s (TIES) definition of ecotourism in Beaufort County’s development code.\r\n\r\nIn a letter dated Aug. 19, also addressed to Mack, Sen. Chip Campsen, R-Isle of Palms, and Rep. Shannon Erickson, R-Beaufort, called the use and delegation of authority to an unelected third party “highly unusual” and “constitutionally suspect.”\r\n\r\n“The South Carolina Supreme Court has held numerous times … that it is constitutionally impermissible for a legislative body to delegate legislative authority to another …,” they stated, adding that the section of the code appears to do so.\r\n\r\nIn July, The Island News reported that <a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/who-is-the-international-ecotourism-society/\">The International Ecotourism Society (TIES) has a history of troubling allegations</a>, namely that it is no longer a nonprofit organization as it purports to be on its website, and that TIES’ Executive Director Jon Bruno, who once served as the organization’s finance manager, does not have a background in ecotourism.\r\n\r\nCampsen and Erickson expressed concerns with these same allegations and concluded their letter by saying the ordinance attributes an “excessive amount of weight to the discretion of an unelected official.”\r\n\r\n“This is not prudent public policy,” they said.\r\n<h4>Local conservation<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>groups react</h4>\r\nThe governor’s and legislators’ letters hit like a thunderbolt in the community last week – especially among conservation groups that have been opposed to the development project.\r\n\r\n“We are so grateful to Gov. McMaster, Sen. Campsen and Rep. Erickson for weighing in on the proposed resort for Bay Point,” said Juliana Smith, South Coast Project Manager with the Coastal Conservation League.\r\n\r\nSmith said the letters served to reinforce concerns the league and “many other organizations” have had with the project since its inception.\r\n\r\nThose groups include the South Carolina Environmental Law Project, the Gullah/Geechee Fishing Association, Historic Beaufort Foundation, South Carolina Audubon, Beaufort County Open Land Trust, Hilton Head Island Land Trust, Gullah/Geechee Sea Island Coalition, Hilton Head Audubon, Spring Island Trust, Port Royal Sound Foundation and Defenders of Wildlife.\r\n\r\n“A resort on Bay Point Island undoubtedly will result in detrimental impacts not just to the wildlife and habitat, but also to the people of Beaufort County,” Smith said. “True ecotourism doesn’t damage communities, habitats, and natural and cultural resources, but that’s exactly what’s being proposed here. The best thing for Bay Point is to protect it in perpetuity for all to enjoy.”\r\n\r\nHilton Head Audubon President John Bloomfield also shared his thanks in an email sent to members last week.\r\n\r\n“We would like to thank all of our members who have taken the time to write their elected officials, send letters to the editor, share Facebook posts and advocate in person on this important project,” he said.\r\n\r\nSince efforts to develop the island heated up four years ago, the group has worked hard to make its opposition known, he said.\r\n\r\nQueen Quet, Chieftess of the Gullah/Geechee Nation, who was personally mentioned in the governor’s letter was also pleased to hear of his written support.\r\n\r\nThe area has been used for generations for subsistence fishing and is culturally significant to the Gullah/Geechee people both she and the governor said.\r\n\r\n“I thanked God for this moment,” she said, adding that she had been contacted by the governor’s office to see if she would speak to him on the issue.\r\n\r\n“He told me then that he would stand with us to protect Bay Point and to ensure that we do not lose Gullah/Geechee culture in our state,” she said.\r\n<h4>Developers Not Happy</h4>\r\nWhile many were pleased to learn of the letters from the governor and area legislators last week, at least one group was not.\r\n\r\n“Our reaction was surprise at first,” said Hilton Head Island attorney Tom Taylor who represents Bay Point Island LLC, owners of the island.\r\n\r\n“We had not been contacted by either the governor or anyone from his staff to discuss the project,” he said.\r\n\r\nTaylor said the group’s members would welcome a discussion with the governor because they believe he was “misinformed on a number of items.”\r\n\r\n“Quite candidly, some of the points the governor makes we believe are simply wrong in so far as the project, and we continue to believe that the project will be a very, very good step forward for ecotourism in Beaufort County and for the state,” he said.\r\n\r\nTaylor went on to say that the group is the target of a “well organized campaign to derail the project.”\r\n\r\n“Which we’re fighting very hard against,” he said.\r\n\r\nIn the end, it comes down to property rights, he said, and took issue with the idea that such a project could be a burden on taxpayers – whether from the expense of beach re-nourishment due to erosion or an environmental catastrophe due to a storm or hurricane.\r\n\r\n“I would like for you to tell me $1 of expense from this project that is on the taxpayer’s back right now,” he said. “There are no roads, there are no schools, there are no Beaufort County-driven services other than what happens in a catastrophe.”\r\n\r\nHe said if a storm or hurricane were to hit Bay Point, it would be the same for anyone else on other such barrier islands as Hilton Head or Fripp Island.\r\n\r\n“It’s preposterous to take the position that all of a sudden this community has discovered that building up on a barrier island is going to be dangerous,” he said. “That doesn’t make any sense at all. We’ve done it throughout the county.”\r\n\r\nThe Zoning Board of Appeals is set to meet Sept. 24, but whether that meeting will be held remains to be seen.\r\n\r\nThe board’s August meeting was canceled since members felt it was inappropriate to hold a meeting on Bay Point virtually, Beaufort County’s Community Development Department Director Eric Greenway said.\r\n\r\n“If we aren’t able to do it in person, I will recommend and advocate that we do not hold that hearing,” he said.\r\n\r\nSince July 17, all Beaufort County buildings have been closed to the public due to Covid-19.\r\n\r\n<em>Read the full letters here:</em>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/McMaster-Bay-Point-letter.pdf\">S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster\'s Letter</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Sen_-Campsen_and_Rep_Erickson_Letter_re_Bay_Point_Island.pdf\">Sen. Campsen\'s &amp; Rep. Erickson\'s letter</a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<em>Above: The last large public forum on the Bay Point resort project before the pandemic was held in October at the St. Helena Branch Library. The project could be taken up at the next zoning board meeting, Sept. 24, but whether that meeting will occur remains to be seen. Officials have said they would prefer hearings on Bay Point be held in person. Photo by Bob Sofaly.</em>\r\n\r\n<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>', 'Governor urges county zoning board to reject Bay Point project', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'governor-urges-county-zoning-board-to-reject-bay-point-project', '', '', '2020-08-26 14:08:21', '2020-08-26 18:08:21', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45675', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(45677, 4, '2020-08-26 12:25:51', '2020-08-26 16:25:51', '<h2><b>Multiple rallies take place Saturday in Beaufort\r\n</b><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">From staff reports</span><b>\r\n</b></h2>\r\nA lot of people were taking advantage of their First Amendment rights Saturday in Beaufort.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">There were no less than four public protests or rallies in the city, highlighted by the Back the Blue and 1st Responders and Unified Beaufort rallies held at the <a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/08222020-Protest-2-6098.jpeg\">\r\n</a>same time and place.</p>\r\nThe Back the Blue and 1st Responders rally, according to organizers, was a “non-political rally to honor our men and women who put their lives on the line to keep our community safe.”\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_45635\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"640\"]<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/08222020-Protest-2-6098.jpeg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-45635\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/08222020-Protest-2-6098.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"434\"></a> The messages were clear – both sides want good policing and bad cops held accountable. A Back the Blue and 1st Responders rally was held at Ribaut Rd. and Boundary St. while Unified Beaufort rally was held at the same time and place. Both events remained peaceful and incident free despite some minor heckling. Photos by Bob Sofaly[/caption]\r\n\r\nBeaufort County Councilman Mike Covert spoke at the rally, while community members showed their appreciation for our law enforcement officers and first responders by waving flags and signs.\r\n\r\n\"I have your back as an elected official and a private citizen,” Covert said. “I appreciate everything (first responders) do and<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>stand for.\"\r\n\r\nUnified Beaufort, led by Timothy Garvin, was once again assembled in an effort to draw attention to George Floyd and other Black citizens killed or injured by police across the United States. This includes a call for justice for Trey Pringle, who died in 2018 as a result of being shocked with a Taser three times by Beaufort County Sheriff\'s Office deputies while in a choke hold.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_45631\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"640\"]<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/08222020-School-Opening-protes-6201.jpeg\"><img class=\"wp-image-45631 size-full\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/08222020-School-Opening-protes-6201.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\"></a> A handful of concerned parents and students held up signs in silent protest Saturday along Ribaut Road and Bay Street opposing Beaufort County School Superintendent Frank Rodriguez\'s decision the hold virtual classes to start the school year. Some parents say their voices were either not heard or ignored. The protest continued a protest that began Friday.[/caption]\r\n\r\nMeanwhile, at the corner of Ribaut Road and Bay Street, a handful of concerned parents and students held up signs in protest of Beaufort County School Superintendent Frank Rodriguez\'s decision the hold virtual classes to start the school year, despite the objections of many parents.\r\n\r\nAnd lastly, a small handful of concerned citizens gathered in front of the downtown post office on Charles Street to show support for the U.S. Postal Service.\r\n\r\nThe government agency has been beset with changes by the Postmaster General, which critics say could hamper voters’ ability to mail absentee and vote-by-mail ballots and affect the 2020 Presidential Election.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_45636\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"724\"]<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_0170.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-45636\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_0170-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"724\" height=\"544\"></a> A handful of protesters showed support for the U.S. Postal Service on Saturday in front of the downtown Beaufort Post Office. Photo by Lolita Huckaby.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n<h2><b>&nbsp;</b></h2>', 'Rallying for the causes', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'rallying-for-the-causes', '', '', '2020-08-26 12:38:29', '2020-08-26 16:38:29', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45677', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45693, 4, '2020-08-26 14:55:30', '2020-08-26 18:55:30', '<strong>From staff reports</strong>\r\n\r\nIf you have not been able to visit a relative or loved one in a nursing home or assisted living facility because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Henry McMaster is trying to make it easier to resume visitation.\r\n\r\nMcMaster on Friday asked, via letter to Chairman Mark Elam, that the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), “promptly issue up-to-date visitation guidelines providing all direction and information deemed necessary to resume – or require resumption if necessary – in-person visitation with residents in nursing homes and assisted living facilities.”\r\n\r\n“Restricting visitation to our state’s nursing homes and assisted living facilities in March was a heartbreaking necessity,” the governor wrote. “It was the most effective way to contain the spread of COVID-19 and to save the lives of our state’s elderly and at-risk residents.”\r\n\r\n“We are committed to protecting the physical, mental and emotional health of our elderly and at-risk people – and their loved ones,” the governor continued. “Although no<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>policy or procedure can eliminate all possibility of risk, it is clear that the time has come to expand current rules to allow in-person visitation by immediate family members, loved ones or caregivers.”\r\n\r\nOn March 13, the governor directed DHEC to restrict visitation to nursing homes and assisted living facilities, with the exception of end of life situations, as DHEC deemed necessary and appropriate. On June 26, the governor directed DHEC to develop guidelines to allow for or facilitate limited visitation in these facilities. The governor then, on July 2, asked DHEC to delay the release of those guidelines due to concerns about the rising rate of infection and hospitalization.\r\n\r\n<strong>Children’s vaccinations more important during COVID</strong>\r\n\r\nWith the new school year, DHEC is reminding parents how essential routine vaccinations are in light of the COVID-19 pandemic that has affected routine clinical care. Children need to be up to date on the vaccines outlined in the South Carolina Immunization Requirements for Childcare and School before they may attend school. All children need protection whether they attend school in-person or virtually, and the agency provides low-cost vaccines to those who qualify.\r\n\r\n“Similar to the rest of the country, South Carolina saw a reduction in routine pediatric vaccine orders and administered doses during the months of March and April in 2020,” State Epidemiologist Dr. Linda Bell said in a release last week. “Vaccination is one of the most successful public health interventions in history for reducing disease spread and preventing complications and deaths from vaccine-preventable diseases. With COVID-19’s prevalence across our state, we need to keep our children healthy and safe at all costs, and we must use the vaccines that medical science has afforded us to help prevent illnesses likes mumps, measles, chicken pox, and whooping cough.”\r\n\r\nA hepatitis A vaccine is a new requirement for children for the 2020-2021 school year, as well.\r\n\r\n“Children’s routine vaccinations cannot be forgotten and have never been more important,” Bell said. “There is no vaccine for COVID-19, and one of the few things we can do to protect ourselves from this deadly virus is to stay as healthy as possible and avoid contracting vaccine-preventable diseases that can severely complicate the outcome for those who could become ill and also contract COVID-19.”\r\n\r\n\r\n<b>THE NUMBERS<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b>\r\n\r\nFrom S.C. DHEC\r\n\r\n<b>Totals</b>\r\n\r\nAs of Monday, Aug. 24\r\n\r\n<b>S.C. confirmed cases: </b>111,202\r\n\r\n<b>S.C. probable cases: </b>1,379\r\n\r\n<b>S.C. confirmed deaths: </b>2,387\r\n\r\n<b>S.C. probable deaths: </b>124\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort County cases: </b>4,554\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort County deaths: </b>62\r\n\r\n<b>Last week’s 7-day avg. new cases, state: </b>755.6\r\n\r\n<b>Previous week’s 7-day avg. new cases, state: </b>790.9\r\n\r\n<b>Two weeks ago’s 7-day avg. new cases, state: </b>1074.4\r\n\r\n<b>Three weeks ago’s 7-day avg. new cases, state: </b>1,418.1\r\n\r\n<b>Four weeks ago’s 7-day avg. new cases, state: </b>1,449.6\r\n\r\n<b>Five weeks ago’s 7-day avg. new cases, state: </b>1,860.2\r\n\r\n<b>Six weeks ago’s 7-day avg. new cases, state: </b>1,663.1\r\n\r\n<b>Seven weeks ago’s 7-day avg. new cases, state: </b>1,604.1\r\n\r\n<b>Eight weeks ago’s 7-day avg. new cases, state: </b>1,263.6\r\n\r\n<b>Last week’s 7-day average new cases, county: </b>29.0\r\n\r\n<b>Previous week’s 7-day average new cases, county: </b>35.7\r\n\r\n<b>Two weeks ago’s 7-day average new cases, county: </b>65.4\r\n\r\n<b>Three weeks ago’s 7-day average new cases, county: </b>83.3\r\n\r\n<b>Four weeks ago’s 7-day average new cases, county: </b>83.9\r\n\r\n<b>Five weeks ago’s 7-day average new cases, county: </b>72.4\r\n\r\n<b>Six weeks ago’s 7-day average new cases, county: </b>72.6\r\n\r\n<b>Seven weeks ago’s 7-day average new cases, county: </b>52.4\r\n\r\n<b>Eight weeks ago’s 7-day average new cases, county: </b>38.9\r\n\r\n<b>THE LAST WEEK<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b>\r\n\r\n<b>Monday, Aug. 24</b>\r\n\r\n<b>New S.C. Cases: </b>543\r\n\r\n<b>S.C. deaths: </b>7\r\n\r\n<b>New Beaufort Co. Cases: </b>20\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort Co. deaths: </b>0\r\n\r\n<b>Percent Positive: </b>13.3\r\n\r\n<b>Sunday, Aug. 23</b>\r\n\r\n<b>New S.C. Cases: </b>663\r\n\r\n<b>S.C. deaths: </b>8\r\n\r\n<b>New Beaufort Co. Cases: </b>30\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort Co. deaths: </b>0\r\n\r\n<b>Percent Positive: </b>14.9\r\n\r\n<b>Saturday, Aug. 22</b>\r\n\r\n<b>New S.C. Cases: </b>825\r\n\r\n<b>S.C. deaths: </b>33\r\n\r\n<b>New Beaufort Co. Cases: </b>45\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort Co. deaths: </b>0\r\n\r\n<b>Percent Positive: </b>13.7\r\n\r\n<b>Friday, Aug. 21</b>\r\n\r\n<b>New S.C. Cases: </b>967\r\n\r\n<b>S.C. deaths: </b>52\r\n\r\n<b>New Beaufort Co. Cases: </b>30\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort Co. deaths: </b>2\r\n\r\n<b>Percent Positive: </b>13.0\r\n\r\n<b>Thursday, Aug. 20</b>\r\n\r\n<b>New S.C. Cases: </b>896\r\n\r\n<b>S.C. deaths: </b>42\r\n\r\n<b>New Beaufort Co. Cases: </b>35\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort Co. deaths: </b>1\r\n\r\n<b>Percent Positive: </b>15.2\r\n\r\n<b>Wednesday, Aug. 19</b>\r\n\r\n<b>New S.C. Cases: </b>704\r\n\r\n<b>S.C. deaths: </b>17\r\n\r\n<b>New Beaufort Co. Cases: </b>17\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort Co. deaths: </b>1\r\n\r\n<b>Percent Positive: </b>16.8\r\n\r\n<b>Tuesday, Aug. 18</b>\r\n\r\n<b>New S.C. Cases: </b>691\r\n\r\n<b>S.C. deaths: </b>47\r\n\r\n<b>New Beaufort Co. Cases: </b>26\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort Co. deaths: </b>0\r\n\r\n<b>Percent Positive: </b>18.6', 'McMaster wants to re-open nursing homes to visitors', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'mcmaster-wants-to-re-open-nursing-homes-to-visitors', '', '', '2020-08-26 14:55:30', '2020-08-26 18:55:30', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45693', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45698, 4, '2020-08-30 22:00:03', '2020-08-31 02:00:03', '<b>From staff reports</b>\r\n\r\nThe City of Beaufort announced the Spanish Moss Trail between Rogers Drive and Broome Lane will close Monday, Aug. 31 to pedestrians and cyclists as the Mossy Oaks Stormwater Drainage Project begins construction.\r\n\r\nDetour signs have been posted by Friends of the Spanish Moss Trail to guide people who use the trail.\r\n\r\nDuring construction, residents can expect increased traffic from heavy equipment and drainage installation. The completion date and project updates will be shared on a variety of media platforms including the City of Beaufort’s Facebook page.\r\n\r\nUpdates on the Mossy Oaks projects can be found at the City of Beaufort’s website on its&nbsp;<a href=\"https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.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.qGuGQACO_NHgYi6S5BewSjlu9FolcEV4u-wMz_vo1xg/s/566122596/br/82895094285-l\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mossy Oaks page</a>.\r\n\r\nTo read the entire release from the City of Beaufort, visit their webpage at <a href=\"https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDA4MjcuMjYyMDEwNzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vd3d3LmNpdHlvZmJlYXVmb3J0Lm9yZz91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.DswU4TfXKdD0yxlNsJ5tyLHHplq1WRyCtIfPix_IGEY/s/566122596/br/82895094285-l\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.cityofbeaufort.org</a>.', 'City closes part of Spanish Moss Trail for construction', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'city-closes-part-of-spanish-moss-trail-for-construction', '', '', '2020-08-30 22:00:03', '2020-08-31 02:00:03', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45698', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(45722, 4, '2020-09-02 13:00:58', '2020-09-02 17:00:58', '<strong>From staff reports</strong>\r\n\r\nThe second season of the Netflix series, “Outer Banks,” is gearing up for filming in Charleston.\r\n\r\nProducers are in need of young adults, ages 18 to 26, who look like high school students (or early college students,) for one of their scenes being filmed on Sept. 9 and 10.\r\n\r\nAlthough the entire set/crew will be informed and required to follow COVID protocols, some scenes will require people to be in close proximity to each other or the cast. Therefore, producers are highly encouraging people who have been socially isolating together during the pandemic, and they will be considered a priority throughout the season.\r\n\r\nThose who are booked will get tested for COVID-19, for which producers will pay. An additional $20 bump will be given for taking the test. Pay rate is $80 for eight hours and time-and-a-half for every hour that exceeds the eighth.\r\n\r\nFor more information, visit twcastandrecruit.com or follow the public facebook page TW Cast And Recruit (https://www.facebook.com/TWCastandRecruit) for instructions on how to submit and more information.', 'Netflix Series “Outer Banks” Season 2 needs extras', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'netflix-series-outer-banks-season-2-needs-extras', '', '', '2020-09-02 13:00:58', '2020-09-02 17:00:58', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45722', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45725, 4, '2020-09-02 13:01:45', '2020-09-02 17:01:45', '<strong>From staff reports</strong>\r\n\r\n\"Art Speaks,\" an exhibit featuring art created by Beaufort County artists during the Covid-19 pandemic, opens Thursday, Sept. 3 at the USC Beaufort Center for the Arts.\r\n\r\nIn addition to paintings and photography, the eclectic exhibit also includes wood, textiles, silver and more. While some pieces are a direct response to the pandemic, many are escapes from it. \"Art Speaks\" is as diverse as the artists who have contributed to the juried exhibit.\r\n\r\nAll artists are 18 and older and living in Beaufort County. The exhibit is part of a special kick-off event at the Center called, “The Show Must Go On.”\r\n\r\nThe exhibit is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday until November 1. Masks and social distancing are required.\r\n\r\nFor more information, visit www.uscbcenterforthearts.com or call 843-521-3135.\r\n\r\nFeatured Artists\r\n\r\n(in alphabetical order) Sandra Atkins, Nancy Bader, Lydia Beason, Louis Bruce, Laura Burcin, Frank Cerulli, Betty Cothran, Dusty Connor, Sandy Dimke, Michael Dixon, Diane Britton Dunham, Wyn Foland, Mary Ann Ford, Tina Fripp, Joan Furlong, Joanne Graham, Terri Howell, Claudette Humphrey, Anne Jennings, Chris Jones, Jacqueline Jones, Aki Kato, Elaine Lake, Renee Levin, Ellen Long, Andrew Lyons, Michael Murphy, Jack Nietert, Hetty Nijman, Omar Patterson, Elizabeth Pearson, Kris Peterson, Greg Rawls, Jim Rothnie, Marilee Santori, Sandy Shuster, Brenda Singleton, Marilyn Smith, Robert Steinmetz, Linda Silk Sviland, Linda Tully, Carolyn Wall, Walda Wildman, Tatiana Zalapskaia.', 'Art Speaks comes to USCB Center For The Arts', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'art-speaks-comes-to-uscb-center-for-the-arts', '', '', '2020-09-02 13:01:45', '2020-09-02 17:01:45', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45725', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45727, 4, '2020-09-02 13:02:20', '2020-09-02 17:02:20', '<strong>From staff reports</strong>\r\n\r\nThe South Carolina High School Writing Contest was created in 2013 by Steven Lynn, dean of the South Carolina Honors College at the University of South Carolina; writer and editor Aïda Rogers; best-selling writer and Beaufort’s Pat Conroy (the competition’s original judge); and Jonathan Haupt, then-Director of the University of South Carolina Press and now executive director of the nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center.\r\n\r\nIt is fitting then that Haupt was invited to return to the project to serve as the competition’s judge this year. In addition to Conroy, previous judges have included Walter Edgar, Nikky Finney, Pam Durban, Mary Alice Monroe, and Marjory Wentworth.\r\n\r\n“It was my tremendous privilege to have helped Steve Lynn and Aida Rogers shepherd this important contest through its early years, and I’m beyond honored to be invited back to judge the 2020 competition,” Haupt said in a release. “Opportunities like these can begin to give shape to the arc of a writing life for burgeoning storytellers. And this contest has always done such a masterful job of letting us know what’s on the minds and in the hearts of our young writers as they survey the present and look toward the future. It’s all the more important now that we recognize and listen to their voices.”\r\n\r\nThe annual contest is open to all Palmetto State high school juniors and seniors.\r\n\r\nThe writing contest’s topic is “How should we improve the state of South Carolina?”\r\n\r\nSubmissions of up to 750 words are welcome by Sept. 25 in all creative genres, including fiction, drama, and poetry, as well as straightforward essays, diary/journal entries, letters, or other literary forms.\r\n\r\nAfter students submit their work, 15 to 20 finalists will be chosen. Those finalists will have their work reviewed by the 2020 writing contest judge.\r\n\r\nCash prizes of $1,000, $500, and $250 will be awarded to the first, second, and third place winners. The entries of finalists and winners will be showcased by the South Carolina Honors College on its website.\r\n\r\nThe contest is presented by the S.C. Honors College at USC, the Pat Conroy Literary Center, the South Carolina State Library, the University of South Carolina School of Library and Information Sciences, the South Carolina Academy of Authors and the South Carolina Writers Association.\r\n\r\nTo learn more and submit entries, visit www.schonors.com/hswritingcontest.', 'Conroy Center Director Haupt to judge writing contest', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'conroy-center-director-haupt-to-judge-writing-contest', '', '', '2020-09-02 13:02:20', '2020-09-02 17:02:20', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45727', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45729, 4, '2020-09-02 13:03:31', '2020-09-02 17:03:31', '<strong>By JOE PASSIMENT</strong>\r\n\r\n\r\nAt its Aug. 24, 2020, meeting, Beaufort County Council gave final approval to an ordinance that charges a uniform service fee to Hilton Head Island property owners for the services Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office provides to the Town annually.\r\n\r\nIn May 1983, Secretary of State John T. Campbell issued a certificate of incorporation to the newly formed Town of Hilton Head Island. On Oct. 3, 1983, the newly formed Town of Hilton Head Island passed three specific ordinances related to public safety:\r\n\r\n7-1-10 Recognition of county sheriff’s department: This ordinance states that the town shall enter into an intergovernmental service contract with the county’s sheriff’s department to provide police protection.\r\n\r\n7-1-20 Additional services: This states the town council through appropriate negotiations may acquire additional services.\r\n\r\n7-1-30 Other law enforcement agencies: This states the other state law enforcement agencies and federal agencies may be used to assist in maintaining law and order.\r\n\r\nFor the past 37 years, the Town compensated the County for these basic and additional services, but abruptly ended the arrangement this year.\r\n\r\nCouncil engaged TischlerBise Inc., a fiscal, economic and planning consulting firm, to determine the true cost of providing basic County law enforcement services to the Town of Hilton Head Island.\r\n\r\nTischlerBise found that the Town is receiving basic law enforcement services valued at approximately $4.4 million.\r\n\r\nThe other municipalities in Beaufort County are smaller in population and receive far fewer tourists than Hilton Head Island each year, but each has its own police department. In addition to paying their share for Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office for secondary services, the Town of Bluffton pays $6.6 million annually for its own police agency; and the City of Beaufort pays $4.5 million for its department.\r\n\r\nAs the Town of Hilton Head\'s population and daily number of visitors increased, so too did the Town’s law enforcement needs. In FY20, the Town was paying $3.4 million for policing, which is $1 million less than what TischlerBise has determined to be the actual cost of services.\r\n\r\nBeaufort County Council based its decision to charge a uniform law enforcement fee to Hilton Head property owners on TischlerBise’s analysis.\r\n\r\nThe Sheriff’s Office, a nationally accredited law enforcement agency, has not changed its level of service to Hilton Head Island, despite the Town’s change in philosophy.\r\n\r\nCounty Council believes it is important that Hilton Head property owners pay their fair share of what it costs the County to provide a reliably safe community for residents, business owners and visitors.\r\n\r\nAs chairman of County Council, I am willing to meet again with Hilton Head Town Council to resolve this matter before we implement this fee. I have already sent a message to the Town Manager Steve Riley to establish such a meeting and await their response.\r\n\r\n<em>Joe Passiment represents District 6 and is the Chair of the Beaufort County Council.</em>', 'Why County Council is charging Hilton Head a fee', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'why-county-council-is-charging-hilton-head-a-fee', '', '', '2020-09-02 13:03:31', '2020-09-02 17:03:31', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45729', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45731, 4, '2020-09-02 13:04:42', '2020-09-02 17:04:42', 'Oh, you know who you are!\r\n\r\nYour friends and family members will post their stunning pictures on Facebook of gorgeous sunsets in their cities or on their vacations, and you post your obligatory “Like” on their page, only to be thinking, “Your sunsets will never compare to the sunsets we have here in Beaufort.”\r\n\r\nYes, we are sunset snobs, because no matter where we go, there is nothing like watching the sun set in our area, especially on those nights when it looks like the sky has been set on fire.\r\n\r\nThere is something magical as you watch the reflection on the water. It doubles the size of the sky and makes the sunset even more beautiful.\r\n\r\nMy husband and I have traveled all over the United States in our RV. We have seen sensational sunsets in Sedona where the red rocks glimmer as the sun goes down. We watched the sun set out in the desert of New Mexico and on Lake Champlain in Vermont. Yes, they are all very spectacular.\r\n\r\nBut Beaufort sunsets are so unique. There is something special about sitting on the swings at Waterfront Park and waiting for the sun to go down. You can see people in their boats, with music playing, in anticipation of the show.\r\n\r\nThere are visitors sitting at the Anchorage Inn or walking along the Woods Memorial Bridge waiting for the right photo opportunity. I love seeing the photos that Bob Sofaly of The Island News captures at those moments. Certainly, better than any of the shots on our phones.\r\n\r\nI once had a business trip to Hawaii and did a catamaran dinner cruise. We watched the sunset over Molokai, and I was blown away with the colors and the silhouette of the island. It was spectacular.\r\n\r\nI have been on cruise ships where you watch the sun drop below the horizon and witness the infamous green flash. It is fascinating. But how can that compare with the artist drawing on our sky.\r\n\r\nThere are some evenings when the Beaufort sky glows with oranges, reds, purples, and a range of other colors that change before your eyes. The humidity, storms, and building clouds add dimensions to the event.\r\n\r\nAdd the live oaks reflected in the water with their moss draping, and you become mesmerized. Then there are the marshes that appear to change colors as the sun gets lower and the creeks and ponds between the grasses glow.\r\n\r\nOh, I am sure there are people who might disagree with me. They will continue to post their sunsets and brag about the setting sun.\r\n\r\nBut we Beaufort sunset snobs know better.\r\n\r\nWe have the best sunsets.\r\n\r\n<em>Lee Scott, award winning humor writer takes her “Walter Mitty” like persona and spins tales around everyday life. She enjoys boating, reading, and meeting people. Scott lives in Beaufort with her husband, JD, along with their dog Brandy. You can reach her at Lasshood@aol.com.</em>', 'The Beaufort sunset snobs know better – ours are best', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'the-beaufort-sunset-snobs-know-better-ours-are-best', '', '', '2020-09-02 13:04:42', '2020-09-02 17:04:42', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45731', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45733, 4, '2020-09-02 13:05:29', '2020-09-02 17:05:29', 'The earliest known fossils of life on earth are about 3.5 billion years old, a time period during which spaceship Earth has seen fundamental variations and changes in weather, land masses, frozen glaciers and ice-packs, the hell-fire of volcanoes, the oceans, lakes, mountains and air.\r\n\r\nOnce verdant rainforests have become massive deserts, such as the Sahara of north Africa, the Gobi of eastern Asia, and the An Nafud of the Arabian peninsula. Historically, these massive deserts hardly supported any human life, just a few nomads here and there.\r\n\r\nThe Sahara Desert alone covers 3.55 million square miles, about the size of the continental United State (3.79 million square miles).\r\n\r\nThe early domestication of plants (the Neolithic Revolution) began with eight so-called “founder plants.”\r\n\r\nOf the 200,000 or so wild plants today, only a few thousand are consumed by us omnivore humans, and only a few hundred of these are domesticated. A mere dozen or so plant species account for more than 80 percent of the modern world’s annual crop tonnage.\r\n\r\nAnd all these crops require water to grow; some of them, such as rice, require lots of water. Rice is No. 1 on the list of world-wide consumables.\r\n\r\nIf the 20th Century was the Century of Petroleum (it was), then most certainly the 21st Century will be the Century of Water. Already much of the world’s 7.3 billion humans do not have access to clean, potable water.\r\n\r\nWater scarcity is the No. 1 climate-change challenge facing today’s world. Seventy-one percent of the earth’s surface is water, most of which is salty, and undrinkable, much like Coleridge’s ancient mariner, who cried, “water, water everywhere, but not a drop to drink.”\r\n\r\nThe mostly failed states of the Middle East and North Africa are among the most water-scarce areas in the world, home to just one percent of the world\'s freshwater resources. Scarcity of drinkable water increases security risks such as socio-economic instability and forced migration.\r\n\r\nLimited water supplies wreak havoc across social, political and economic boundaries. One striking example is the devastating Syrian (un)civil war, which continues to rage.\r\n\r\nClimate change brings hotter climes that exaggerates water scarcity, creating a metaphorical Damocles’ sword hanging over all our heads. Water scarcity is a major driver of migration, which generates irreversible changes to neighboring countries.\r\n\r\nCurrently one percent of the earth’s land mass is uninhabitable; in 50 years that uninhabitability is predicted to rise to 19 percetnt, forcing literally billions of people to migrate to places where they are not welcome. These over-dense locales will be a petri dish of profound social and political instability, diseases and global death of Biblical proportions.\r\n\r\nAreas experiencing an increase of two degrees Celsius (a danger zone indicator) over the past century, are referred to as “2C hot spots.”\r\n\r\nWorld-wide 2C hot spots are weakening winter’s ravage with Siberia experiencing record-breaking heat and melting permafrost; from Japan to Angola to Uruguay and Australia, warming ocean water has decimated fisheries and underwater kelp forests. Baghdad, Iraq hit 125.2 degrees Farenheit on July 28, topping 120 degrees for four consecutive days. Temperatures above 120 degrees are life threatening.\r\n\r\nThe U.S. is not immune to such temperature increases. A cluster of counties on Colorado\'s western slope, which also impacts Wyoming and Utah, has warmed more than 2 degrees Celsius, double the global average.\r\n\r\nThis area spans more than 30,000 square miles, making it the largest “2C hot spot” in all of the continental U.S. The Colorado River flow has declined nearly 20 percent over the past century, mostly due to warming temperatures. This region’s snowpack is shrinking and melting earlier, amounting to an annual loss of 1.5 billion tons of water — a loss of as much water as 14 million Americans use in a year.\r\n\r\nAs the ground absorbs more heat, more of the precious water evaporates. Dry areas warm faster for lack of moisture to cool things down; heat produces drying, and then drying begets more heating, creating a vicious cycle.\r\n\r\nRising temperature is forcing a reckoning in our western states, since the Colorado River supplies water to 40 million people. It nurtures everything from vineyards to cattle to peach and almond trees, and flows into Los Angeles’s water faucets and Arizona’s agricultural fields.\r\n\r\nBut the Colorado River’s annual flow in the past two decades is 2.3 million acre-feet below its 20th-century average.\r\n\r\nClimate change is the defining issue of our time. It is the single most prominent existential threat to our future — not COVID-19.\r\n\r\nObviously, without water, life is not sustainable.\r\n\r\nYet, even today, too many of our political power centers refuse to accept the science that validates this reality, claiming instead that “climate change” is a hoax perpetrated by the radical left-wing of American politics.\r\n\r\nI can guarantee which of these two viewpoints is the “faux” news. We better wake up quickly, or it will be too late to address this life-threatening problem. Remember this fundamental and unchanging fact: Mother Nature is an unforgiving mistress. We ignore her at our own grave risk.\r\n\r\n“Well, all I know is what I read in the newspapers.” – Will Rogers.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n<em>David M. Taub was Mayor of Beaufort from 1990 through 1999 and served as a Beaufort County Magistrate from 2010 to 2015. 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(45736, 4, '2020-09-02 13:21:45', '2020-09-02 17:21:45', '<strong>By SCOTT GRABER</strong>\r\n\r\nIt is Saturday, early, and I’m sitting on my deck waiting for daybreak. Last night we got rain, and our unpainted wooden deck chairs are transferring some of that rain into my aging buttocks.\r\n\r\nAlthough we are still gripped with our virus, our local economy is coming back to life, restaurants and bars filling-up with people who are saying, “To hell with it.”\r\n\r\nAlthough the virus lurks, there is a built-in bias for returning to work and, importantly, to the building of retirement homes, condominiums and, these days, destinations for those seeking assisted living.\r\n\r\nThis was not always the case in Beaufort County.\r\n\r\nWhen Susan and I arrived in Beaufort County in 1971, it was, well, quiet around here. Yes, there were Marines, and you could hear their A-1 Intruder jets as they descended into the Air Station. If the wind was coming out of the south you could hear the recruits qualifying on the rifle range at Parris Island.\r\n\r\nBeyond these sounds, there was silence.\r\n\r\nIn 1971, there was a bridge to Hilton Head Island but next to nothing in the way of traffic. If you were young and ambitious, you usually left for Atlanta, Charlotte or someplace like Greenville, where there was some traffic, decent jobs and urban noise.\r\n\r\nAt the same time (1971), a few intrepid retirees decided they could live among the mosquitos and recumbent rattlesnakes on Hilton Head. It was not an easy sell, but Charles Fraser and Fred Hack did have an empty beach and a couple of underused golf courses. And so we heard, for the first time, the sounds of bulldozers, nail guns and circular saws.\r\n\r\nIn those early days, environmental activism was emerging in parts of the United States — in places like Cleveland, where Love Canal caught on fire from time to time. We did have an early skirmish at St. Phillips Island (near Bay Point) where the cancellation of that project gave environmentalists reason to hope.\r\n\r\nBut by the mid 1980s, development was under way throughout Beaufort County, and this growth was perceived to be God-ordained. And we were not about to miss out on these construction jobs and the restaurant-filling, early-bird retirees who bought the fried flounder and cole slaw.\r\n\r\nAbout this time, I did a stint on the Planning Commission and what little, negligible opposition we voiced was reliably overturned by the City or the County. It was overturned because there was a rock-solid belief that jobs and job creation were sacraments in the Reformed Church of Latter Day Capitalism and the taxes generated was the Eucharist dropped onto our upturned, outstretched palms.\r\n\r\nThese days, job creation in the United States is more complicated than security cameras, solar panels and swimming pool maintenance. In today’s Wall Street Journal, I see kids working in artificial intelligence, softwear design and the creation of algorithms.\r\n\r\nI don’t actually know what these young people do in their minimalist cubicles, but the demand for this talent will survive our Coronavirus and its efforts to thin out the ranks of the aging, retiring Boomers.\r\n\r\nAnd so I sit in the early morning dampness, believing a vaccine will arrive sooner rather than later — although some will refuse the vaccine believing that it’s ineffective or part of a conspiracy to secrete microscopic computer chips into our vascular systems.\r\n\r\nEnough people will decline the vaccine to insure that Covid continues to replicate itself and never really departs our febrile landscape. But while it remains, it will mutate, and many virologists believe it will lose its lethality. Eventually Covid will become the “common cold” and will not send people to the ICU.\r\n\r\nAnd contrary to the predictions of apocalypse — repeated by those who fill up our 24 hour-a-day news feed — I don’t think there will be any profound, societal change of direction here in Beaufort County.\r\n\r\nNotwithstanding the beer-drinking crowds on the sandbar and the spike in Covid infections we saw in July, we now see an uptick in local construction. Apparently there is a movement out of New York and Philadelphia and the congested Northeast.\r\n\r\nIn spite of our history hurricanes, of increased tidal flooding and the recent shaming of Myrtle Beach, migration and new construction continue.\r\n\r\nIt appears we will continue to develop every centimeter of real estate as a new wave of pandemic refugees decide to leave New York and look for less urban places to live.\r\n\r\nScott Graber is a lawyer, novelist, veteran columnist and longtime resident of Port Royal. He can be reached at cscottgraber@gmail.com.', 'Migration and new construction continue in Beaufort', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'migration-and-new-construction-continue-in-beaufort', '', '', '2020-09-02 13:21:45', '2020-09-02 17:21:45', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45736', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45739, 4, '2020-09-02 13:23:44', '2020-09-02 17:23:44', '<strong>OP’s ground attack too much for JPII</strong>\r\n\r\nJohn Paul II couldn’t slow down Orangeburg Prep’s powerful ground game, as the Golden Warriors dug a big hole early and couldn’t overcome it in a 54-21 home loss to open the season.\r\n\r\nAmir Tyler rushed for four touchdowns, and McCullough Mims ran for two scores and passed for another to lead the indians, who used a series of takeaways to build a 33-0 lead before JPII got on the board.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nMark Knight got the JPII offense going and racked up 120 yards on six carries, including a 75-yard TD run. He also snagged two passes for 38 yards. Jeremiah Young rushed for 48 yards and a touchdown on 13 carries and was 4-of-9 passing for 60 yards, and Jackson Ogden added a rushing touchdown for the Golden Warriors.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nJPII (0-1, 0-1) travels to St. Andrew’s for a non-region game at 7:30 p.m. Friday.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n<strong>BA comes up short in 11-man debut</strong>\r\n\r\nBeaufort Academy’s introduction to 11-man football came in the form of a hard-fought 28-18 loss to visiting St. John’s Christian Academy on Friday.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nAfter a defensive struggle in the first half, the Eagles got on the board with the first of Carlos Jones’ two touchdown runs to pull with 8-6 with 3:55 left in the third quarter.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe Cavaliers answered quickly with a scoring strike to make it 14-6, but Jones punched in another TD, and Peyton Collins scooped up a fumble and took it to the end zone to give BA an 18-14 lead with 8:45 remaining.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe tiring Eagles defense couldn’t come up with a stop late, though, as the Cavs drove for two late scores to escape with the win.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nBA (0-1) hosts Bethesda Academy for another non-region game at 7:30 p.m. Friday.\r\n\r\n<em>Beaufort Academy’s Ja’Sean Lawson turns the corner while St. John’s Christian Academy’s Bruce Tayler gets blocked out during the first half of their season-opening game Friday night at Merritt Field. The Eagles dropped their season opener, 28-18. Photo by Bob Sofaly.</em>', 'HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL ROUNDUP', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'high-school-football-roundup', '', '', '2020-09-02 13:23:44', '2020-09-02 17:23:44', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45739', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(45741, 4, '2020-09-02 13:24:54', '2020-09-02 17:24:54', '<strong>LowcoSports.com</strong>\r\n\r\nThe USCB baseball team has announced the hiring of the fourth head coach in program history, and he comes to the Lowcountry with an impressive track record in tow.\r\n\r\nThe Sand Sharks picked former Madonna (Mich.) head coach Ted Falkner to fill the same position at USCB, replacing Jeremy Christian, who was not retained after four seasons at the helm. Falkner compiled a 103-54 record in his four seasons at Madonna, including a 17-9 mark during the shortened 2020 campaign.\r\n\r\n\"Especially in these tenuous times, this is extraordinarily good news,” USCB Director of Athletics Quin Monahan said in a release. \"We are excited to welcome Coach Falkner to USCB and look forward to him and his family becoming part of the Sand Shark family.”\r\n\r\nMonahan said the search took longer than usual due to the complexities of the COVID-19 pandemic, but he is satisfied with the result, plucking an experienced and successful head coach from a talented field of applicants.\r\n\r\nWhile heading up another NAIA program at Madonna, Falkner posted an impressive .656 winning percentage. One of his best seasons as a head coach occurred in 2019, when he led the Crusader program to a 37-22 overall record and a 15-7 mark in the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference. During that same season, Madonna posted wins over four top-25 teams, including No. 5 Marian (Ind.). Despite falling in the WHAC Championship game, the Crusaders played in the 2019 NAIA World Series Opening Round, going 2-2 with both defeats coming at the hands of top-ranked and eventual national champion Tennessee Wesleyan.\r\n\r\nThe 2018 campaign was also a strong year for the seven-year head coach, as he led the Crusaders to a 36-18 overall record and a 16-6 mark in conference action. They collected five wins over nationally-ranked opponents en route to claiming the WHAC Championship title over Indiana Tech.\r\n\r\nAlong the way, Falkner saw several Crusaders earn national awards. In 2017, Falkner coached an NAIA Honorable Mention All-American and the WHAC Player of the Year. In 2018 and 2019, a Crusader earned WHAC Newcomer of the Year, and in 2018, he saw a player earn a NAIA Gold Glove award, which was the first-ever in the program\'s history. He also coached three WHAC Gold Glove performers, eight WHAC All-Conference members, 31 WHAC All-Academic honorees and 15 Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athletes.\r\n\r\nPrior to Madonna, Falkner was the head coach at Viterbo (Wisc.) for two seasons. While with the V-Hawks, he coached five NSAA All-Conference and four NSAA All-Academic honorees.\r\n\r\nFalkner will move to the Lowcountry with his wife Katie and their two sons — Jackson and Miles.\r\n\r\nDuring the extensive search, USCB assistant baseball coach Zach Roberts held the reins of the program during the hiring process.\r\n\r\n\"While we\'re excited for Coach Falkner to get to campus, I have to say that in the interim period I could not be more thankful to Coach Roberts,” Monahan said. “He not only kept the program afloat during these past few stressful months but kept it steered in the right direction. Coach Roberts is a huge asset to the Sand Shark baseball program, and I\'m so thankful he\'ll continue to be part of our team moving forward.”', 'Sand Sharks baseball hires experienced coach, Ted Falkner', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'sand-sharks-baseball-hires-experienced-coach-ted-falkner', '', '', '2020-09-02 13:24:54', '2020-09-02 17:24:54', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45741', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45743, 4, '2020-09-02 13:26:33', '2020-09-02 17:26:33', '<strong>From staff reports</strong>\r\n\r\nBattery Creek High School is the second South Carolina high school authorized to offer students a prestigious international academic program that gives students opportunities to earn college course credits while still in high school, and at no charge to the students or their families.\r\n\r\nCambridge Assessment International Education has approved Battery Creek High to offer its prestigious Cambridge program beginning this academic year.\r\n\r\nPart of the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom, the Cambridge program is offered for students ages 11 to 19. Battery Creek will initially participate in the Cambridge Upper Secondary and transition to Cambridge Advanced.\r\n\r\nStudents will be able to choose advanced level courses that allow them to earn college credit for qualifying scores on Cambridge exams, and students who pass enough of those courses can earn the prestigious Cambridge International diploma in addition to a traditional South Carolina high school diploma. This year’s Battery Creek freshmen will be the school’s first students with the opportunity to earn Cambridge diplomas.\r\n\r\nBattery Creek joins Aiken High in Aiken County as a Cambridge International school.\r\n\r\nNearly a million students from 10,000 schools in 160 countries prepare for their futures with Cambridge programs and qualifications. Success with Cambridge can give students admission to universities in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, Australia and other countries.\r\n\r\nCambridge International also provides participating schools with professional development and training for teachers, classroom resources and membership in its global learning community.\r\n\r\n“We’re delighted to announce that Battery Creek has joined our global community of Cambridge schools, and we look forward to a long and productive relationship with them,” Chief Executive of Cambridge Assessment International Education Christine Özden said in a release.\r\n\r\nBattery Creek Principal Chad Cox predicted that the high school’s students and faculty would be excited about the new program.\r\n\r\n“There are so many tremendous opportunities here,” Cox said. “Our students will be able to expand their learning and broaden their perspectives while earning free college course credits. And for our teachers, the training and networking opportunities around the globe will be tremendous.”\r\n\r\nDistrict Superintendent Frank Rodriguez praised Battery Creek’s achievement.\r\n\r\n“This new Cambridge International authorization is just the latest example of the great things happening at Battery Creek,” Rodriguez said, also noting that the school’s on-time graduation rate had improved from 78 percent to 83.9 percent over the last five years. “These are very exciting days, not only for the school’s staff but also for students and parents.”', 'Battery Creek High School earns prestigious Cambridge program', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'battery-creek-high-school-earns-prestigious-cambridge-program', '', '', '2020-09-02 13:26:33', '2020-09-02 17:26:33', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45743', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45745, 4, '2020-09-02 13:28:04', '2020-09-02 17:28:04', 'The Lowcountry Storm 18U softball team coached by John Powell went 4-1 and captured the Blue bracket title over the weekend at the USSSA Summer Series Championships in Lexington.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nStorm was one of three teams tied at 1-1 after pool play, but only one could snag a spot in the Red bracket, and the runs allowed tiebreaker sent Storm to the Blue bracket. Lowcountry made the most of it, winning three straight in bracket play to claim the title.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nStorm opened pool play with a 5-2 win over Team SC (Amell), as Gabby Ximenez allowed two unearned runs over two innings to earn the win and Cierra Kinlaw pitched two scoreless frames for the save. Caleigh Powell blasted a three-run homer in the first inning.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nPool play concluded with a 7-1 loss to Carolina Fire, as Storm was unable to overcome a six-run second inning. Makenzie Bailey drove in the only run for Storm.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nKinlaw tossed a five-inning complete game to lead Storm to a 3-2 win over Tri-County Rattlers in their first bracket game, as she allowed two runs and four hits while striking out five. Bailey and Madison Sanchez each had a hit and an RBI.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nStorm had little trouble taking down Thomson Yarddogs in their second bracket game, winning 7-2 behind a 15-hit attack led by leadoff hitter Raven Dunham, who was 4-for-4 with a double and an RBI and scored twice. Ximenez was 2-for-3 with three RBIs, and Bailey, Ijah Williams, and Lexi Perry each added two hits. Kinlaw again went the distance in the circle, striking out 10 and allowing two runs and six hits over six innings.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nStorm closed out the title with another 3-2 win over Tri-County Rattlers capped by Powell’s walk-off two-run single in the bottom of the fifth. Durham had another big game at the top of the lineup, going 3-for-3, and Kinlaw and KK Bradshaw combined to get the job on the mound with Bradshaw earning the win in relief.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>', 'Storm wins three straight to claim Blue bracket', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'storm-wins-three-straight-to-claim-blue-bracket', '', '', '2020-09-02 13:28:04', '2020-09-02 17:28:04', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45745', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45747, 4, '2020-09-02 13:29:05', '2020-09-02 17:29:05', 'From staff reports\r\n\r\nThe Technical College of the Lowcountry recently received a $50,000 gift from Palmetto Electric Trust to establish the Palmetto Electric Cooperative Lobby at the Culinary Institute of the South.\r\n\r\n“We are truly grateful for the generous support from Palmetto Electric Trust and are delighted that the Palmetto Electric Cooperative name will greet everyone who enters the Culinary Institute of the South,” TCL President Dr. Richard Gough said in a release.\r\n\r\n“The Culinary Institute of the South will supply a much-needed pipeline of trained culinarians that will strengthen and enhance our hospitality and tourism industry,” Palmetto Electric Cooperative Inc. President and Chief Executive Officer Berl Davis said. “This is the type of community impact we seek to encourage and support through our donations.”\r\n\r\nThe Culinary Institute of the South is currently under construction at the Buckwalter Place Commerce Park in Bluffton. The 29,000 square-foot best-in-class culinary training facility will accommodate more than 300 students and will feature six academic classrooms, two teaching kitchens, a baking lab, a lecture theater and a teaching restaurant. The Foodseum, an interactive museum, will preserve and bring to life the true story of Southern food.\r\n\r\nThe Institute will offer associate degrees and college certificates in Culinary Arts, Baking &amp; Pastry, and Hospitality/Tourism Management as well as a variety of continuing education and personal enrichment courses and seminars.\r\n\r\nStudents can begin culinary and hospitality classes now at the new culinary kitchen at the New River Campus and then enter advanced courses when the Institute opens in the fall of 2021. For more information, visit www.tcl.edu/culinary.\r\n\r\n<em>From left, Chef Miles Huff, Dean, TCL Culinary Institute of the South; Berl Davis, President and Chief Executive Officer, Palmetto Electric Cooperative Inc.; Dr. Richard Gough, President, Technical College of the Lowcountry; Tray Hunter, Vice President Marketing &amp; Public Relations, Palmetto Electric Cooperative Inc.; Mary Lee Carns, Vice President for Advancement, Technical College of the Lowcountry; Chef Jacqueline Orak, Department Chair and Sommelier, TCL Culinary Institute of the South. Submitted photo.</em>', 'Palmetto Electric Trust presents $50,000 to TCL Culinary Institute of the South', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'palmetto-electric-trust-presents-50000-to-tcl-culinary-institute-of-the-south', '', '', '2020-09-02 13:30:40', '2020-09-02 17:30:40', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45747', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45749, 4, '2020-09-02 13:29:50', '2020-09-02 17:29:50', '<strong>From staff reports</strong>\r\n\r\nWhale Branch Early College High School graduate Nyles Pinckney was named to the second team of the South Carolina Football Hall of Fame’s inaugural Preseason College Football All-South Carolina Team for the 2020-2021 season.\r\n\r\nPinckney, a senior defensive tackle for top-ranked Clemson, enters 2020 with 71 tackles (10.5 for loss), 2.0 sacks, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries in 857 snaps over 43 career games (13 starts) for the Tigers.\r\n\r\nIn 2019, Pinckney was a third-team All-ACC selection credited with 27 tackles (4.0 for loss), one sack and a fumble recovery in 367 snaps over 14 games (13 starts).\r\n\r\nHe has already graduated, earning a degree in criminal justice in May 2019 and adding a degree in sociology in May 2020.\r\n\r\nThe All-South Carolina teams were put together from players who play for an in-state program or were born or raised in South Carolina and play for an out-of-state program. Players were selected from the most talented players with South Carolina ties from FBS, FCS, and NCAA D2 programs from across America.', 'Whale Branch grad earns preseason honor', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'whale-branch-grad-earns-preseason-honor', '', '', '2020-09-02 13:29:50', '2020-09-02 17:29:50', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45749', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45752, 4, '2020-09-02 13:32:31', '2020-09-02 17:32:31', 'Red Team shortstop Austin Stephens manages to pick up the slippery ball and fire it to second base to begin a double play Wednesday against the Purple Team at Burton Wells Park. The game was officially called off after a downpour flooded the field with water. But the two teams thought they’d try to play anyway after the skies cleared. • With the game called off because of bad weather and a flooded field Wednesday, the Red Team and the Purple Team decided to play anyway. Photo by Bob Sofaly.', 'BRAVING THE ELEMENTS', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'braving-the-elements', '', '', '2020-09-02 13:32:31', '2020-09-02 17:32:31', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45752', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45754, 4, '2020-09-02 13:35:16', '2020-09-02 17:35:16', '<strong>S.C. Department of Natural Resources</strong>\r\n\r\nSouth Carolina has documented its first black and white tegu lizard, a species popular in the pet trade, in Lexington after a SCDNR social media post in May informed the public about the non-native lizard already established in both Georgia and Florida, likely as a result of release or escape.\r\n\r\nSCDNR staff have been monitoring the situation closely and have received multiple reports since May from Lexington and Aiken counties. No previous reports could be confirmed.\r\n\r\nThe individual removed from Lexington County was an adult female measuring about 2.5 feet long; however, black and white tegu lizards can reach up to 4 feet in length and weigh more than 10 pounds as adults. Tegus are voracious omnivorous lizards that eat a variety of prey, including birds, small mammals, reptiles and amphibians, fruits, vegetables, insects, and eggs.\r\n\r\n“The introduction of any non-native species can have serious negative impacts on native wildlife. Black and white tegus are no exception,” SCDNR herpetologist Andrew Grosse said in a release. “Tegus mature and reproduce quickly, though most concerning may be their preference for eggs and the potential impacts to our native ground-nesting birds like turkey and quail, as well as other species such as the state-endangered gopher tortoise.”\r\n\r\nSCDNR asks people to report any sightings of black and white tegus in the wild to Andrew Grosse at grossea@dnr.sc.gov. If possible, please submit a photo, location, and time and date the individual was seen.\r\n\r\nAs a non-native species, tegus in the wild in South Carolina are not protected by state wildlife laws or regulations. For more information about black and white tegus, including natural history and identifying characteristics, visit https://georgiawildlife.com/tegus.\r\n\r\n\r\n<em>An adult black and white tegu lizard. Photo by Dustin Smith.</em>', 'Black and white tegu lizard confirmed in SC', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'black-and-white-tegu-lizard-confirmed-in-sc', '', '', '2020-09-02 13:35:16', '2020-09-02 17:35:16', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45754', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45756, 4, '2020-09-02 13:36:56', '2020-09-02 17:36:56', 'I agree with the person who said the best time to go fishing is when you can. However, here in the Lowcountry my favorite best time to go fishing is the fall. And it’s right around the corner, from about mid-September through at least early December.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe fall is such a comfortable season, with the heat and humidity not entirely absent but with at least a strong hint that the sauna-like conditions of July and August are well on their way out. The air begins to feel slightly cooler and just a little drier, visibility gets a little longer, the marsh grass still holds its bright green of summer and the colors and contrasts become sharper. As the fall progresses we get the bonus of seasonal changes. Not a sudden, harsh Montana-like blast of winter but a much gentler, mostly visual transition as marsh grasses and deciduous trees put on their dormant uniforms while temperatures remain mild. Light layering is all we need with the cool nights and pleasantly warm days. Any breeze this time of year is usually short lived, being associated with brief, passing fronts and not at all persistent like the typical winds of early spring. And I’m immensely grateful that it’s still way too soon for even the lightest coat of frost on the deck.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nAnd then, of course, there’s the fishing. Keep in mind I’m not talking about just any fishing. I’m talking about fly fishing in the inshore salt waters around Beaufort. More specifically I mean the myriad of creeks and rivers among the marshes and barrier islands from about the middle of Hilton Head Island to about the middle of Edisto Island. This estuary extends inland as far as far as10 miles and forms about 150 square miles of prime habitat for red drum, aka spot tail bass, redfish or just “reds”. Reds are an ideal fly fisher’s quarry.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThese inshore waters become stuffed with shrimp during the fall, so the reds feed voraciously, sometimes rather recklessly with a “get it while the gettin’s good” attitude. This season offers the best chance that you may luck into one of those dream come true fly fishing days:\r\n\r\nA towering cumulus cloud, mostly snow white with a little pink shading to grey and charcoal is billowing up toward the eastern horizon, far out somewhere over the Atlantic Ocean. When the sun is well up a shaft of sunlight drills through a hole in the clouds like a movie projector and a small area of the mostly shaded marsh grass lights up like a neon sign. The colors are brilliant against the softest, gentlest blue sky toward the opposite horizon. The wind has gone dead calm. The water is like a mirror. It’s reflecting this scene as far as you can see.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nYou’re positioned over the outer edge of a mud flat in about four or five feet of water at about the mid-point of ebb tide, a modest tide on the first or last quarter of the moon. Easily holding the boat in the gentle tidal current you notice a patch of nervous water, a section of otherwise mirror flat water that’s just started jiggling a little for no apparent reason. It’s some distance, maybe three hundred feet or more upstream. Then a few gulls and terns gather over the nervous patch of water, circling, hovering, and occasionally dipping down to the surface. The patch of nervous water is moving.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nIt’s a school of reds. They’re prowling the flat, in water so shallow it reveals every move they make, their dorsal fins occasionally and only briefly cutting sharp v-wakes. They’ve found a pod of shrimp which scatter in all directions, some flipping into the air with the reds in pursuit, backs half out of the water. The reds are getting the lion’s share of the shrimp. The terns are there to get their share. You’re there to get yours. And you can if you play it right.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nBut first you have to pinch yourself. No, you’re not dreaming. Indeed, it’s a dream come true.\r\n\r\nAs the guide or your fishing buddy quietly poles the shallow draft boat to intercept the school you both must avoid movements that rock the boat. That will displace a heavy wave across the shallow flat much like the water is pushed by bottle nose dolphin. That’s the reds’ primary predator and they will run for their lives.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nCheck the fly line you’ve already pulled from the reel and coiled on the deck to ensure it is tangle free and you’re not standing on it. It’s best to be barefoot (with sunscreen) or to wear special lightweight stocking-like slippers that allow you to feel the line on the deck.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe intercept point should be where the school will pass beside the boat within casting range. In this scenario (dead calm conditions) that should be no closer than 60 to 80 feet. If the reds are still actively feeding when they come within range it’s your double lucky day for they won’t be too sensitive to what’s going on nearby. With no more than three or four smooth false casts, keeping a low profile as dictated by sun angle and shadows and all the while not rocking the boat, aim the cast into and near the edge of an actively feeding school. Let it sink for a few seconds and then retrieve it in short, quick motions mimicking a fleeing shrimp. Be ready. Even in this shallow water these little rascals will be anywhere from one to three feet long<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nIf there’s no take, lift about 35 feet of line for a back cast, change direction as needed and try another presentation, again being careful not to rock the boat or create a shadow. If you can still see the school but they are no longer actively feeding they can be a lot touchier, so you can’t cast too close. You’ve got to lead them. We call it sight casting, but in this case don’t look at the fish when you cast; look at your target, which is not where the fish are but where they’re going to be. Depending on their speed, the current and sun angle the target may need to be 15 to 20 feet or more in front of them.\r\n\r\nIt can be quite a challenge. We don’t always catch them. If we catch a few it’s a bonus. Lucky for us, redfish don’t live in ugly places.\r\n\r\nTight lines,\r\n\r\n<em>Dave Murray</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Dave Murray helped pioneer saltwater fly fishing in the Lowcountry.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>He is a retired Orvis endorsed<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>guide and currently teaches Orvis and Bay Street Outfitters’ fly fishing schools. He lives in Beaufort with his wife, Terry. He can be reached at davemurray1033@gmail.com.</em>', 'Fall means saltwater fly fishing', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'fall-means-saltwater-fly-fishing', '', '', '2020-09-02 13:36:56', '2020-09-02 17:36:56', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45756', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45758, 4, '2020-09-02 13:38:43', '2020-09-02 17:38:43', 'Vitamin C could be the key to better muscles in later life – according to new research.\r\n\r\nA study published (August 2020) by the University of East Anglia (UEA) shows that older people who eat plenty of vitamin C – commonly found in citrus fruits, berries and vegetables – have the best skeletal muscle mass.\r\n\r\nThis is important because people tend to lose skeletal muscle mass as they get older – leading to sarcopenia (a condition characterized by loss of skeletal muscle mass and function), frailty and reduced quality of life.\r\n\r\nAs people age, they lose skeletal muscle mass and strength.\r\n\r\nPeople over 50 lose up to one per cent of their skeletal muscle mass each year, and this loss is thought to affect more than 50 million people worldwide.\r\n\r\n“It’s a big problem, because it can lead to frailty and other poor outcomes such as sarcopenia, physical disability, type-2 diabetes, reduced quality of life and death,” said Lead researcher Prof Ailsa Welch.\r\n\r\nVitamin C consumption is linked with skeletal muscle mass. It helps defend the cells and tissues that make up the body from potentially harmful free radical substances. Unopposed these free radicals can contribute to the destruction of muscle, thus speeding up age-related decline.\r\n\r\nThe research team studied data from more than 13,000 people aged between 42-82 years. They calculated their skeletal muscle mass and analyzed their vitamin C intakes from a seven-day food diary. They also examined the amount of vitamin C in their blood.\r\n\r\nResearchers found that people with the highest amounts of vitamin C in their diet or blood had the greatest estimated skeletal muscle mass, compared to those with the lowest amounts.\r\n\r\nThis is particularly significant as Vitamin C is readily available in fruits and vegetables, or supplements, so improving intake of this vitamin is relatively straightforward. This does not include people needing mega-doses. Eating a citrus fruit, such as an orange, each day and having a vegetable side to a meal will be sufficient for most people.\r\n\r\n‘Lower dietary and circulating vitamin C in middle and older aged men and women are associated with lower estimated skeletal muscle mass’ is published in the Journal of Nutrition on August 27, 2020.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nFor additional information, a copy of the paper can be downloaded from the following Dropbox link: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/mkaku30tgoagw19/AACWJIz7NuUUUtvBchZgakOXa?dl=0\r\n\r\nThe University of East Anglia (UEA) is a UK Top 25 university and is ranked in the top 50 globally for research citations. Known for its world-leading research and good student experience, it was awarded Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework and is a leading member of Norwich Research Park, one of Europe’s biggest concentrations of researchers in the fields of environment, health and plant science. www.uea.ac.uk.\r\n\r\n<em>Exclusive Content from CARE Magazine</em>', 'How vitamin C could help over 50s retain muscle mass', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'how-vitamin-c-could-help-over-50s-retain-muscle-mass', '', '', '2020-09-02 13:38:43', '2020-09-02 17:38:43', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45758', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45760, 4, '2020-09-02 13:40:30', '2020-09-02 17:40:30', '<h2><b>A dozen tips for a safe Labor Day gathering\r\n\r\n</b></h2>\r\n<strong>Special to the Island News</strong>\r\n\r\nIt has been a long six months, and we are all tired of the “new normal.” For many, foregoing social gatherings has been one of the most difficult changes to everyday life.\r\n\r\n“Unfortunately, the threat of COVID-19 hasn’t gone away,” RN and Beaufort Memorial Patient Safety Officer Ashley Hildreth said. “To protect each other and prevent further spread of the virus, we all still need to take the simple measures of frequent hand washing, maintaining 6 feet of distance and wearing a mask in public.”\r\n\r\nBut if you can’t take it anymore and feel the need to get friends and family together, there are some measures you can take to make your event as safe as possible.\r\n\r\nHere’s what Hildreth recommends:\r\n\r\n1. Limit the number. Smaller gatherings allow guests to spread out within a space.\r\n\r\n2. Consider who is on your guest list. Guests who all share similar philosophies on COVID-19 prevention will help everyone feel at ease.\r\n\r\n“You should also consider what the potential risk is for your guests and others in their households to have severe complications should they contract the virus,” said Hildreth, the former assistant director of the ER at Beaufort Memorial and a board-certified emergency nurse. “Obviously, anyone who is feeling at all unwell, has tested positive, is awaiting test results or has been in close contact with someone who has tested positive should opt to stay home.”\r\n\r\n3. Hold it outdoors. This also helps with the issue of space.\r\n\r\n“In addition, being outside provides more air circulation, which helps disperse germs,” Hildreth said. But watch the weather forecast and include a rain date with your invitation to ensure you don’t end up hosting inside with tight quarters.\r\n\r\n4. Pay attention to set up. Space out chairs and tables to help guests, remember to keep their distance. Leave the lid off the trash can and cooler to eliminate frequently touched surfaces.\r\n\r\n5. Mind your greeting. Wearing a mask and offering a wave or “air hug” instead of any close contact helps set the tone for safety. Have some disposable masks available in case anyone forgets theirs.\r\n\r\n6. Ask everyone to wear a mask. If they aren’t actively eating or drinking, guests should have a mask on — even at outdoor events — because they’ll be within 6 feet of each other.\r\n\r\n7. Make hand hygiene easy. Provide hand sanitizer and consider paper towels instead of hand towels in the bathroom.\r\n\r\n8. Forget about potluck and shared dishes. Individually wrapped meals and items in single-serving packages keep guests from handling the same serving utensils, condiments and drinks.\r\n\r\n9. Go for bottles or cans. This will keep many hands from touching pitchers and keg taps. BYOB is another great option.\r\n\r\n10. Consider server duties. If everything can’t be pre-portioned or packaged for individuals, you can have one person dishing up food, serving condiments and pouring drinks.\r\n\r\n“Servers should wear a mask covering both their nose and mouth, as well as gloves,” Hildreth said.\r\n\r\n11. Choose activities and games wisely. Games played at a distance that minimize touching shared items are the best. Think kickball, corn hole, ladder ball, lawn darts and bocce ball instead of card games, beer pong and the like. If there are any shared items, be sure to have disinfecting wipes and hand sanitizer nearby.\r\n\r\n12. Kindly refuse help with clean up. Bringing things inside yourself will keep items from being handled by lots of hands and minimize the number of people in and out of your home.\r\n\r\n“It’s a matter of managing risk,” Hildreth said. “While you can’t reduce it to zero, planning ahead can minimize the risk of spreading germs and starting an outbreak in your social circle.”\r\n<h2><b>&nbsp;</b></h2>', 'You CAN make it work', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'you-can-make-it-work', '', '', '2020-09-02 13:40:30', '2020-09-02 17:40:30', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45760', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45762, 4, '2020-09-02 13:42:11', '2020-09-02 17:42:11', '<strong>RLB Distillery opens in Beaufort</strong>\r\n\r\nRLB Distillery, a family owned craft distillery, is now open in the Beaufort Town Center.\r\n\r\nThe distillery, which currently offers a handcrafted vodka, bourbon and moonshine, recently held a grand opening along with the City of Beaufort, the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Beaufort Area Hospitality Association.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe 1200 square-foot retail store offers tasting tours and features T-shirts, shot glasses and other RLB products. To learn more visit www.rottenlittlebastarddistillery.com.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n<strong>Ward joins Weichert, Realtors – Coastal Properties</strong>\r\n\r\nJoshua Ward has joined Weichert, Realtors – Coastal Properties and will be working from the Beaufort office.\r\n\r\nA Beaufort native and realtor, Ward will service the Beaufort, Bluffton and Hilton Head areas and will offer clients a full marketing package including professionally made photos, video and marketing plan.\r\n\r\nActive in the community, Ward volunteers for the Adaptive Golf Program, Lowcountry Habitat for Humanity and is on Help of Beaufort’s Board of Directors. He is also a community ambassador with the Beaufort Chamber of Commerce.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n<strong>Don Ryan Center For Innovation offers free business webinar</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Don Ryan Center for Innovation in Bluffton will host a free webinar for business professionals.\r\n\r\nLed by Caprice Thorsen, the webinar will be from 8 – 9 a.m. on Sept. 16.\r\n\r\nA certified personal and professional coach for more than 20 years, Thorsen has worked with leaders and teams of Fortune 50 mid-sized and startup companies and has specific expertise in transformative coaching, business strategy and entrepreneurship.\r\n\r\nThe webinar is open to professionals from all industries and will offer strategies, tips and practical, easy-to-implement advice on growing businesses.\r\n\r\nFor more information or to register visit www.donryancenter.com or the center’s Facebook page.\r\n\r\nHave an employee or business announcement? The Island News routinely runs business briefs when space allows. Send announcements to: mindy@yourislandnews.com.', 'BUSINESS BRIEFS', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'business-briefs-32', '', '', '2020-09-02 13:42:11', '2020-09-02 17:42:11', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45762', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45764, 4, '2020-09-02 13:43:04', '2020-09-02 17:43:04', '<strong>From staff reports</strong>\r\n\r\nFormer South Carolina Governor and Lowcountry native Mark Sanford announced the formation of Americans for Debt and Deficit Reduction, a non-partisan nonprofit aimed at educating Americans on the dangers of our country’s financial path.\r\n\r\n“Our present financial course is unstainable” Sanford said in a release. “Never have we seen this level of debt in peacetime, and it will have grave consequences for each one of us if left unchecked. History shows that soaring national debt, deficits, and government spending are hardly a recipe for national prosperity, and more people need to be informed on this.”\r\n\r\nThis year alone, the U.S. budget deficit is projected to hit $3.7 trillion according to the Congressional Budget Office. America’s debt levels, when measured against the size of the economy, will soon reach levels not seen since World War II and The Great Depression.\r\n\r\nThe current Coronavirus pandemic amplifies these trends, and this makes it that much more important that people have a firm understanding of the impact of governmental debt, deficits and spending, the group argues.\r\n\r\nAccording to AFDDR, education and action are key to solving what confronts the nation, and it\'s the organization’s hope that ADDR plays a constructive role in advancing people\'s understanding and appreciation for what\'s mathematically ahead.\r\n\r\nSign up for updates at www.afddr.org or email info@afddr.org.', 'Sanford forms nonprofit', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'sanford-forms-nonprofit', '', '', '2020-09-02 13:43:04', '2020-09-02 17:43:04', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45764', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45766, 4, '2020-09-02 13:44:27', '2020-09-02 17:44:27', '<strong>Beaufort County Labor Day closings</strong>\r\n\r\nIn observance of the Labor Day holiday, all Beaufort County government services and programs will be closed Monday, Sept. 7.\r\n\r\nConvenience Centers in Beaufort County will be closed Monday, Sept. 7, and will resume their regular schedules Tuesday, Sept. 8.\r\n\r\nOperations at the Hilton Head Island Airport and Beaufort County Airport on Lady’s Island will remain available during the holiday.\r\n\r\nEmergency services and law enforcement personnel will remain available.\r\n\r\nAll Beaufort County buildings remain closed to the public due to the coronavirus.\r\n\r\nCounty spraying for mosquitoes\r\n\r\nBeaufort County Mosquito Control may conduct aerial and/or ground treatments from through Friday, Sept. 4. Mosquito Control applies EPA-registered public health insecticide during ideal weather using low-flying aircraft throughout daylight hours and spray trucks from about 11 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. For additional information, please contact Mosquito Control at 843-255-5800.\r\n\r\n<strong>County’s Greenprint survey still available</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Planning Department recently hosted a virtual community meeting to give the public an opportunity to provide feedback on the proposed County Greenprint Plan.\r\n\r\nThe online survey is still available for people to submit their feedback.\r\n\r\nTo take the Greenprint survey, visit https://bit.ly/2YQDfE5. The survey will remain accessible until Friday, Sept. 4.\r\n\r\nThe feedback will help set preservation priorities such as water quality, cultural landscapes, critical habitats and protecting the cherished Lowcountry natural environment for generations to come.\r\n\r\nTo watch the presentation of the virtual meeting, visit www.envisionbeaufortcounty.com.\r\n\r\nFor more information, please contact the Beaufort County Planning and Zoning Department at 843-255-2140.\r\n\r\n<strong>County hosting recycling event</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Department of Solid Waste and Recycling will host two free electronics recycling events for County residents from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12, at the following locations:\r\n\r\nBeaufort County Public Works, 9 Benton Field Road, Bluffton\r\n\r\nBeaufort County Public Works, 140 Shanklin Road, Beaufort\r\n\r\nPer COVID-19, please STAY IN YOUR CAR during the event. Staff will unload electronics and will use personal protection equipment (masks and gloves).\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.\r\n\r\nIf you have questions about Beaufort County recycling events, please call the Solid Waste and Recycling Office at 843-255-2736 or visit www.beaufortcountysc.gov/recycle.', 'NEWS BRIEFS', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'news-briefs-162', '', '', '2020-09-02 13:44:27', '2020-09-02 17:44:27', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45766', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45768, 4, '2020-09-02 13:45:51', '2020-09-02 17:45:51', '<strong>Fred Fripp, Jr.</strong>\r\n\r\nFred Fripp, Jr. of St. Helena Island, SC, and husband of Arabelle Johnson Fripp entered into eternal rest Monday, July 27, 2020 at Beaufort Memorial Hospital. Viewing was from 4-6 p.m. Friday 31st, Chisholm Galloway Home for Funerals. Graveside services 10 a.m. Saturday, August 1, at Orange Grove Baptist Church, burial at the church cemetery on St. Helena Island.\r\n\r\n<strong>Martha Lorraine<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>Gibbs Washington</strong>\r\n\r\nMartha Lorraine Gibbs Washington, 62, wife of Jack \"Jackie\" Washington entered into eternal rest at the Beaufort Memorial Hospital Sunday, July 26, 2020. Viewing was Friday, July 31, 2020, in Helen Galloway\'s Memorial Chapel of Chisholm Galloway Home for Funerals, 808 Bladen Street, Beaufort, SC. Funeral services were Saturday, August 1 at Church of Christ, 170 Robert Smalls Parkway, Beaufort.\r\n\r\n<strong>Julia Heyward Hill</strong>\r\n\r\nJulia Heyward Hill, 91, formerly of the Croft community, St. Helena Island, SC entered eternal rest in Georgia, July 29, 2020. She was the widow of William Lee Hill and sister of late Caroline Heyward. Funeral services in Georgia, viewing August 6, in Beaufort with Edith Galloway and Chisholm Galloway\'s Home for Funerals. Graveside services August 7, Beaufort National Cemetery with military honors.\r\n\r\n<strong>Rosalind<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>Linyard-Barber</strong>\r\n\r\nRosalind Linyard-Barber, 61, formerly of Mary Jenkins community of St. Helena Island entered into eternal rest Thursday, August 6, 2020 in Jersey City, New Jersey. She was the daughter of Mary Lou Linyard and the late Arthur \"Daddy Roy\" Linyard. Her surviving siblings: Patricia Moultrie Howard, Arthur Linyard, Jr., Charles Linyard, Carl Linyard, Terry Linyard, Paul Linyard and Anthony Linyard.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n<strong>Raymond Singleton</strong>\r\n\r\nRaymond Singleton, 64, of St. Helena Island and son of Sadie S. Bradley entered into eternal rest at the Beaufort Memorial Hospital Sunday, August 9, 2020. Viewing was, August 13, 2020 in Helen Galloway\'s Memorial Chapel of Chisholm Galloway Home for Funerals. Graveside services at 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 14, at Bob Fields Cemetery, Beaufort, SC.\r\n\r\n<strong>Yvonne Marie Cohen</strong>\r\n\r\nYvonne Marie Cohen, 63, of the Wallace Community of St. Helena Island, SC entered into eternal rest at her residence on Sunday, August 16, 2020. Viewing was 4-7 p.m., August 23, in Helen Galloway\'s Memorial Chapel of Chisholm Galloway Home for Funerals, with Edith Galloway and Staff, 808 Bladen Street, Graveside services, Frogmore Cemetery, St. Helena Island, Monday, August 24.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>', 'DEATH NOTICES', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'death-notices-8', '', '', '2020-09-02 13:45:51', '2020-09-02 17:45:51', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45768', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45770, 4, '2020-09-02 13:46:26', '2020-09-02 17:46:26', '<strong>From staff reports</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Board of Elections and Voter Registration of Beaufort County is looking for volunteers to work the November polls on Election Day. To qualify, residents must be registered to vote in South Carolina and attend an online Poll Manager training.\r\n\r\nRegister online at www.noexcusesc.com.\r\n\r\nEach volunteer will be paid $165 for the training and working Election Day. Health precautions will be taken at every polling location, and each volunteer will be provided personal protective equipment.\r\n\r\nSixteen and 17 year olds are eligible to volunteer.\r\n\r\nFor more information and questions, call the Board of Voter Registration and Elections of Beaufort County at 843-255-6900.', 'Poll workers needed', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'poll-workers-needed', '', '', '2020-09-02 13:46:26', '2020-09-02 17:46:26', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45770', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(45772, 4, '2020-09-02 13:49:29', '2020-09-02 17:49:29', '<strong>From staff reports</strong>\r\n\r\nThis week, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) will begin providing twice-weekly reports on the number COVID-19 cases associated with staff and students at public and private schools in the state.\r\n\r\nThis school reporting will include for every school both cumulative and rolling 30-day counts of confirmed cases among students, teachers and faculty members, and will be updated on DHEC’s COVID-19 webpage on Tuesday and Friday afternoons. The first reports will be available this Friday, Sep. 4.\r\n\r\nKey points about this new data include:\r\n\r\n• The reporting does not mean that students, faculty or staff contracted the virus at school\r\n\r\n• Unlike a nursing home, where residents live at the facility, students, teachers and faculty come and go from school and are active in their community and could come into contact with the virus outside of a school setting.\r\n\r\n• The reporting will include kindergarten through 12th grade students in private and public schools\r\n\r\n• At this time, college students will not be captured in these reports, although several colleges and universities are choosing to announce cases on their websites. Students residing in South Carolina to go to school are included in South Carolina’s daily numbers, reported out by county based on current address.\r\n\r\n• Only those individuals who physically attend school on a regular basis will be included in the counts\r\n\r\n• Sports coaches, tutors, part-time employees, kitchen staff, custodial and maintenance workers and other school employees with a physical presence in schools will be included in these reports. Those students who participate in virtual instruction but are on campus regularly for extracurricular activities will also be included.\r\n\r\n• Some schools may choose to self-announce cases before they are reflected in DHEC’s twice-weekly reports\r\n\r\n• There may be in a delay in what cases are included in DHEC’s online reporting, as the agency works to receive the information, review it and confirm it before presenting it online.\r\n\r\nTo view the school cases lists, which will first be available this Friday, visit scdhec.gov/COVID19schools.\r\n\r\n<strong>DHEC improves online reporting of COVID-19 data</strong>\r\n\r\nLast week, DHEC announced updates to its extensive COVID-19 website to help make data and information more easily accessible and user friendly.\r\n\r\nOn Aug. 11, DHEC unveiled a new county-level online resource that provides detailed county-level data and a localized look at the impacts of COVID-19 in South Carolina. This new dashboard was developed by DHEC’s data analysts, GIS specialists and epidemiologists using information gathered through the agency’s expansive disease surveillance capabilities.\r\n\r\nBecause the county-level dashboard consolidates so many different data sets into one online resource, in order to avoid confusion and reduce the production of duplicated information, the agency is referring the public to the county-level dashboard for data sets such as:\r\n\r\ncases by ZIP code,\r\n\r\npercent positive statewide and for each county,\r\n\r\ndemographic data,\r\n\r\nchronic health conditions information, and\r\n\r\nupdates on the cases and deaths associated with nursing homes and similar congregate care facilities.\r\n\r\nNow, the individual webpages that previously contained those data sets will direct users to the county-level dashboard. The dashboard is available by clicking the green “S.C. County-Level COVID-19 Data” button on the main COVID-19 landing page.\r\n\r\nNo data or information that had previously been provided is being taken away or reduced. The same information – and more – is available on the county-level dashboard.\r\n\r\nThe quality, completeness, and amount of data that DHEC publicly reports each day has earned South Carolina an A+ rating from the COVID Tracking Project, a trusted, national organization that collects and consolidates COVID-19 data from all 50 states, five territories, and the District of Columbia\r\n\r\n<b>THE LAST WEEK<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b>\r\n\r\n<b>Monday, Aug. 31</b>\r\n\r\n<b>New S.C. Cases: </b>651\r\n\r\n<b>S.C. deaths: </b>12\r\n\r\n<b>New Beaufort Co. Cases: </b>12\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort Co. deaths: </b>1\r\n\r\n<b>Percent Positive: </b>15.6\r\n\r\n<b>Sunday, Aug. 30</b>\r\n\r\n<b>New S.C. Cases: </b>1,019\r\n\r\n<b>S.C. deaths: </b>11\r\n\r\n<b>New Beaufort Co. Cases: </b>26\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort Co. deaths: </b>0\r\n\r\n<b>Percent Positive: </b>21.5\r\n\r\n<b>Saturday, Aug. 29</b>\r\n\r\n<b>New S.C. Cases: </b>1,250\r\n\r\n<b>S.C. deaths: </b>42\r\n\r\n<b>New Beaufort Co. Cases: </b>45\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort Co. deaths: </b>0\r\n\r\n<b>Percent Positive: </b>20.5\r\n\r\n<b>Friday, Aug. 28</b>\r\n\r\n<b>New S.C. Cases: </b>903\r\n\r\n<b>S.C. deaths: </b>34\r\n\r\n<b>New Beaufort Co. Cases: </b>26\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort Co. deaths: </b>0\r\n\r\n<b>Percent Positive: </b>15.7\r\n\r\n<b>Thursday, Aug. 27</b>\r\n\r\n<b>New S.C. Cases: </b>242\r\n\r\n<b>S.C. deaths: </b>42\r\n\r\n<b>New Beaufort Co. Cases: </b>8\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort Co. deaths: </b>1\r\n\r\n<b>Percent Positive: </b>8.1\r\n\r\n<b>Wednesday, Aug. 26</b>\r\n\r\n<b>New S.C. Cases: </b>505\r\n\r\n<b>S.C. deaths: </b>42\r\n\r\n<b>New Beaufort Co. Cases: </b>29\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort Co. deaths: </b>0\r\n\r\n<b>Percent Positive: </b>20.4\r\n\r\n<b>Tuesday, Aug. 25</b>\r\n\r\n<b>New S.C. Cases: </b>909\r\n\r\n<b>S.C. deaths: </b>18\r\n\r\n<b>New Beaufort Co. Cases: </b>16\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort Co. deaths: </b>0\r\n\r\n<b>Percent Positive: </b>17.4\r\n\r\n<b>THE NUMBERS<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b>\r\n\r\nFrom S.C. DHEC\r\n\r\n<b>Totals</b>\r\n\r\nAs of Monday, Aug. 31\r\n\r\n<b>S.C. confirmed cases: </b>117,333\r\n\r\n<b>S.C. probable cases: </b>1,659\r\n\r\n<b>S.C. confirmed deaths: </b>2,588\r\n\r\n<b>S.C. probable deaths: </b>132\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort County cases: </b>4,766\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort County deaths: </b>66\r\n\r\n<b>THE AVERAGES</b>\r\n\r\n<b>Last week’s 7-day avg. new cases, state: </b>782.7\r\n\r\n<b>Previous week’s 7-day avg. new cases, state: </b>755.6\r\n\r\n<b>Two weeks ago’s 7-day avg. new cases, state: </b>790.9\r\n\r\nThree weeks ago’s 7-day avg. new cases, state: 1074.4\r\n\r\n<b>Four weeks ago’s 7-day avg. new cases, state: </b>1,418.1\r\n\r\n<b>Five weeks ago’s 7-day avg. new cases, state: </b>1,449.6\r\n\r\n<b>Six weeks ago’s 7-day avg. new cases, state: </b>1,860.2\r\n\r\n<b>Seven weeks ago’s 7-day avg. new cases, state: </b>1,663.1\r\n\r\n<b>Eight weeks ago’s 7-day avg. new cases, state: </b>1,604.1\r\n\r\n<b>Nine weeks ago’s 7-day avg. new cases, state: </b>1,263.6\r\n\r\n<b>Last week’s 7-day average new cases, county: </b>23.1\r\n\r\n<b>Previous week’s 7-day average new cases, county: </b>29.0\r\n\r\n<b>Two weeks ago’s 7-day average new cases, county: </b>35.7\r\n\r\n<b>Three weeks ago’s 7-day average new cases, county: </b>65.4\r\n\r\n<b>Four weeks ago’s 7-day average new cases, county: </b>83.3\r\n\r\n<b>Five weeks ago’s 7-day average new cases, county: </b>83.9\r\n\r\n<b>Six weeks ago’s 7-day average new cases, county: </b>72.4\r\n\r\n<b>Seven weeks ago’s 7-day average new cases, county: </b>2.6\r\n\r\n<b>Eight weeks ago’s 7-day average new cases, county: </b>52.4\r\n\r\n<b>Nine weeks ago’s 7-day average new cases, county: </b>38.9', 'SC DHEC will report K-12 COVID-19 cases by school', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'sc-dhec-will-report-k-12-covid-19-cases-by-school', '', '', '2020-09-02 13:49:29', '2020-09-02 17:49:29', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45772', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45774, 4, '2020-09-02 13:50:49', '2020-09-02 17:50:49', 'Meet Rocky the tree rat. This little squirrel didn’t dash off as I walked closer after coming home from a baseball game recently. I got within 15 feet of him, and he just looked at me while munching on a piece of dried corn. We chatted for a bit, and he slowly crawled off and waited for me to go inside. After all, it was rude of me to interrupt him during supper time. – Bob Sofaly', 'DINNER TIME', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'dinner-time', '', '', '2020-09-02 13:50:49', '2020-09-02 17:50:49', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45774', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45776, 4, '2020-09-02 13:54:11', '2020-09-02 17:54:11', '<strong>From staff reports</strong>\r\n\r\nThe new playground at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park is now open for kids and their parents.\r\n\r\nA ribbon-cutting was held Friday, Aug. 28 to unveil the Beaufort-themed park, which includes a climbing structure styled like a shrimp boat with rope nets for climbing; an Arsenal-styled structure that connects to a 5-foot green mound; a spinner, and slides and swings.\r\n\r\n“We’re thrilled with the design of our playground,” Director of Downtown Operations &amp; Community Services Linda Roper said in a release. “We think parents and kids will love it.”\r\n\r\nGreat Southern Recreation installed the playground at a cost of $274,654; it was funded by a Land and Water Conservation Fund grant and City resources. The new playground features safety surfaces, including artificial turf on the mound, rubber mats, and engineered wood mulch made for playgrounds.\r\n\r\nThe former playground was installed in 2006, and its aging equipment needed continuing repairs.', 'Waterfront Park playground now open', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'waterfront-park-playground-now-open', '', '', '2020-09-02 13:54:11', '2020-09-02 17:54:11', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45776', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45779, 4, '2020-09-02 13:55:23', '2020-09-02 17:55:23', '<strong>From staff reports</strong>\r\n\r\nBeaufort County recently sold nearly $37 million in general obligation bonds at the lowest interest rate the County has seen in recent history.\r\n\r\nThis means the County was able to maximize its borrowing power, saving taxpayers considerable money on capital improvement projects and rural and critical lands projects.\r\n\r\nOn August 12, the County received nine competitive bids for $36,775,000, 20-year general obligation bonds.\r\n\r\nThe bonds were awarded to Fidelity Capital Markets at a true interest cost of 1.33 percent, which was the low bid.\r\n\r\nThe proceeds of the bonds will be used for capital projects around the county that will improve facilities and enhance services, and for the continuation of the Rural and Critical Lands program.\r\n\r\nPrior to the sale, Moody’s Investor Service and Standard &amp; Poor’s — municipal bond credit rating agencies — affirmed the County’s underlying bond ratings of “Aa1” and “AA+” respectively. The rating agencies cited the County’s strong financial management, healthy reserves, large and growing tax base and above average wealth indicators as positive credit factors.\r\n\r\nThis year’s rate of 1.33 pecent is the lowest the County has seen in recent history.\r\n\r\nThe excellent ratings received reflect the County’s sound financial management practices and the strong financial position of Beaufort County.\r\n\r\n“This is the best possible bid we could have hoped for, so this is great news for our taxpayers,” Beaufort County Administrator Ashley Jacobs said in a release. “This furthers my efforts to improve the county’s financial position and Beaufort County for investment and growth.”', 'County sells nearly $37 million in bonds', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'county-sells-nearly-37-million-in-bonds', '', '', '2020-09-02 13:55:23', '2020-09-02 17:55:23', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45779', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45781, 4, '2020-09-02 13:56:56', '2020-09-02 17:56:56', '<h2>Demand for emergency food has doubled</h2>\r\nHelp of Beaufort needs some help.\r\n\r\nThe largest volunteer organization in Beaufort County, Help of Beaufort has seen a substantial increase in food pantry patrons.\r\n\r\nAccording to Help of Beaufort Executive Director Lori Opozda, the demand for emergency food has doubled since March.\r\n\r\n“Before the pandemic we were serving about 40 families a week, and now we see at least 125 a week,” Opozda said. “As fast as the food comes in, it goes out.”\r\n\r\nHelp of Beaufort relies primarily on food donations from the public to stock the shelves. Eighty percent of the food comes from donations. The rest comes from the USDA and what they purchase at local grocery stores.\r\n\r\nOpozda said that family sizes have also increased as people are moving in with family members. And children who normally would have had a meal at school are now needing that meal at home.\r\n\r\n“Unemployment benefits have been reduced, evictions are increasing – that has caused more and more issues for people who need our help,” Opozda said.\r\n\r\nAs the crisis goes on, things can get worse.\r\n\r\n“People don’t see a light at the end of the tunnel,” Opozda said, “and that can result in a state of frustration. We have also seen an increase in homeless people coming to us. Last week we had five in one day.”\r\n\r\nHelp has received a small grant to assist with utility bills. People can find information online at HelpOfBeaufort.org.\r\n\r\nThe organization is holding a Boston Butt fundraiser.\r\n\r\nBoston Butts, cooked by Sea Eagle Market, are being sold for $40.\r\n\r\nTo order and pay online, visit helpofbeaufort.org. You can also order and pay in person at 1810 Ribaut Road or call 843-524-1223.\r\n\r\nPick up is from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Sept. 5 at HELP of Beaufort at 1810 Ribaut Road in Port Royal.\r\n\r\nHelp of Beaufort is a 501c3 organization affiliated with the county of Beaufort and founded in 1973. It accepts donations of food and clothing, and monetary donations are always accepted on the website.', 'Help of Beaufort in need of donations', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'help-of-beaufort-in-need-of-donations', '', '', '2020-09-02 13:56:56', '2020-09-02 17:56:56', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45781', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45783, 4, '2020-09-02 13:58:13', '2020-09-02 17:58:13', '<strong>From staff reports</strong>\r\n\r\nWelcome to the neighborhood.\r\n\r\nThe Downtown Beaufort Merchants Association will celebrate First Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4 with an evening of late-night shopping, dining and fun while welcoming new downtown business neighbors who will be marking their grand openings.\r\n\r\nThe eclectic mix of downtown businesses, shops, and art galleries will be open late so shoppers can browse for unique gifts, one-of-a-kind items, locally curated art and more, before or after having a meal, beverage or sweet treat at one of downtown’s restaurants or specialty shops.\r\n\r\nDowntown merchants are always ready to welcome shoppers to safely enjoy visiting and supporting local businesses. Everyone is reminded to please be mindful of physical distancing and to wear a mask when entering buildings. Many shops will have them available for customers who need them.\r\n\r\nTo make shopping downtown more rewarding, customers who make purchases at participating stores and businesses will receive a raffle ticket and be entered into a drawing for cash prizes -- $200 for first place, $100 for second place and $50 for third place. The drawing will take place and winners will be announced at noon Saturday, Sept. 5 via Facebook Live.\r\n\r\nFor a list of participating merchants and to learn more about the Downtown Merchants Association, visit www.downtownbeaufortsc.org.', 'Downtown merchants to celebrate First Friday with new neighbors', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'downtown-merchants-to-celebrate-first-friday-with-new-neighbors', '', '', '2020-09-02 13:58:13', '2020-09-02 17:58:13', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45783', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45785, 4, '2020-09-02 13:59:12', '2020-09-02 17:59:12', '<strong>By Mindy Lucas</strong>\r\n\r\nA section of the Spanish Moss Trail will be closed temporarily while construction work is being completed for the Mossy Oaks Stormwater Drainage Project.\r\n\r\nThe section between Rogers Drive and Broome Lane closed to bike and pedestrian traffic on Aug. 31 and will remain closed until the work is completed.\r\n\r\nConstruction crews are installing two sheet pile walls along the west side of the trail along Battery Creek. One wall will be installed in the area between Rogers Drive and Broome Lane and the other will be installed in an area between Brotherhood Way and Riverside Drive.\r\n\r\nIn addition, crews will be installing tidal flap gates where the current drain pipes connect from residential ponds to Battery Creek under the Spanish Moss Trail.\r\n\r\nThe walls will reinforce the trail and prevent water from seeping into residential areas, while the gates are designed to close in anticipation of high tides.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nProject manager Neal Pugliese said planners won’t know how long the section of the trail will be closed until work begins this week. The installation of the walls and flap gates are expected to be the “most complex and work-intensive part” of the project, he said.\r\n\r\nIn the meantime, Friends of the Spanish Moss Trail have posted detour signs. Updates on the project’s progress will be posted on Facebook, Nextdoor and Notify Me.', 'Spanish Moss Trail section closed for Mossy Oaks drainage project work', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'spanish-moss-trail-section-closed-for-mossy-oaks-drainage-project-work', '', '', '2020-09-02 13:59:12', '2020-09-02 17:59:12', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45785', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45787, 4, '2020-09-02 13:59:42', '2020-09-02 17:59:42', 'Many government offices and area businesses will be closed for the Labor Day holiday, Monday, Sept. 7.\r\n\r\nSept. 3 – Beaufort County Design Review Board, 2:30 p.m., Grace Coastal Church, 15 Williams Drive, Okatie, participants attend this meeting must practice social distancing and wear a facemask or covering\r\n\r\nSept. 3 – Lady’s Island Plan Implementation Committee, 3 p.m., watch live meeting on the county’s Facebook page\r\n\r\nSept. 4 – Beaufort County Council’s Natural Resources Committee, 4 p.m., watch on The County Channel or county’s Facebook page\r\n\r\nSept. 8 – Beaufort City Council, Work Session, 5 p.m., Regular Meeting, 7 p.m., watch via Zoom or on the city’s Facebook page\r\n\r\nSept. 9 – Stormwater Management Utility Board, 2 p.m., watch on The County Channel or county’s Facebook page\r\n\r\nSept. 9 – Beaufort County Council’s Natural Resources Committee, 4 p.m., watch on The County Channel or county’s Facebook page\r\n\r\nSept. 9 – Library Board, 4 p.m., watch on The County Channel or county’s Facebook page\r\n\r\nSept. 9 – City of Beaufort Historic District Review Board Meeting, 2-5 p.m., check for meeting information at www.cityofbeaufort.org\r\n\r\n*Meetings are updated as of press time and do not reflect any last minute cancellations.', 'PUBLIC MEETINGS FOR SEPT. 3–9', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'public-meetings-for-sept-3-9', '', '', '2020-09-02 13:59:42', '2020-09-02 17:59:42', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45787', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45789, 4, '2020-09-02 14:05:00', '2020-09-02 18:05:00', '<h4>What does David<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>Taub support?</h4>\r\nPoor POTUS! An examination of the Pecksniffian polemics penned by our Mayor Emeritus might cause one to conclude that the CHICOM Wuhan plague was concocted in Trump\'s personal petri dish.\r\n\r\nThere have been many missteps in addressing this complicated problem, but there is plenty of blame to go around. Perhaps David (Taub) could also focus his ire on:\r\n\r\nSOTH – Nancy P who dispensed non-social distancing hugs in Chinatown and fixated on her impeachment hoax while POTUS was closing access to virus vectors.\r\n\r\nMONY – Del Blasio who advised his citizens to make merry in close quarters. After an epiphany, he then modified his order prohibiting large gatherings to allow leftist \"peaceful protests.\"\r\n\r\nGONY – Most egregious of all. Cuomo who inflicted his infamous medical manslaughter mandate on New York nursing homes. While this was going on, POTUS was establishing field hospitals and deploying hospital ships.\r\n\r\nOTHER GOVERNORS AND MAYORS – Democrats all, who closed or limited attendance at places of worship while keeping liquor stores, casinos, abortion clinics and pot parlors open.\r\n\r\nCHINA-- Xi who deserves a fanging for his gift to us of a biological/economic Pearl Harbor.\r\n\r\nDavid has made it perfectly clear what he is against. Now here is the question; WHAT IS HE FOR? Is he trying to make Trump look so bad that Biden looks good?\r\n\r\nIs he a supporter of the Biden-Bernie-AOC-Omar-Marxist Burn/Loot/Murder-ANTIFA crowd?\r\n\r\nIt\'s time for him to unleash his considerable writing skills and let his fans know where he stands.\r\n\r\n<em>– Carter Swenson, Beaufort</em>\r\n<h4>PAL auction a success<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>despite COVID-19 fears</h4>\r\nPalmetto Animal League’s 11th Annual Bid for PAL Online Auction was held August 6 through 9, raising critical funds to support PAL’s no-kill animal rescue programs.\r\n\r\nTraditionally held in April, PAL’s largest annual fundraiser had to be postponed due to the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19.\r\n\r\nTimes are tough for many businesses and organizations, and this year’s auction was a special chance to highlight local businesses that, despite their own struggles, are still finding ways to help shelter pets. We are grateful for the community’s enthusiastic response to this fundraising event, especially with regards to the bidders and generous donors who provided more than 335 items for our auction.\r\n\r\nWe would like to extend special thanks to our Silver Paw Partners in Rescue: Gifted Hilton Head and John Kilmer Fine Interiors as well as our Silver Paw Media Partners: The Bluffton Sun/The Hilton Head Sun and Dick Broadcasting Company (Bob 106.9, G100, Rewind 107.9 and FM 96.1 The Island). Our appreciation also goes out to our Business Paw Partners in Rescue: Belfair Wine &amp; Spirits and The Eye Site of Bluffton, along with other local media who publicized the event.\r\n\r\nThis auction, which helps PAL rescue hundreds of animals every year, would not have been possible without the devoted volunteers who canvassed the community for auction items. We hope everyone will join the No Kill Movement by supporting PAL’s adoption center, located in Okatie’s Riverwalk Business Park, where we make it easy to adopt, foster, donate or volunteer.\r\n\r\n<em>– Stephanie Bashaw, Development<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></em>\r\n\r\n<em>Coordinator, Palmetto Animal League</em>', 'LETTERS TO THE EDITOR', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'letters-to-the-editor-22', '', '', '2020-09-02 14:05:01', '2020-09-02 18:05:01', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45789', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(45792, 4, '2020-09-02 14:09:08', '2020-09-02 18:09:08', '<h2>BJWSA says Parris Island overflow a result of a power outage</h2>\r\n<strong>From staff reports</strong>\r\n\r\nAs of Tuesday morning, Beaufort-Jasper Water &amp; Sewer Authority (BJWSA) crews were still responding and taking appropriate cleanup and repair action after an estimated 6,800 gallons of wastewater was released from the Parris Island sanitary sewer system into the Beaufort River on Thursday, Aug. 27.\r\n\r\nThe overflow, which occurred near the boat landing, was due to a power failure at the PI01 sewer pump station. Signs were posted in the area to inform the public.\r\n\r\nBJWSA notified the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC), and is working in conjunction with DHEC to address any effects caused by the overflow.\r\n\r\nDirector of Public Affairs Pamela Flasch said Saturday that, “We are continually sampling the Beaufort River until we have satisfied our sampling criteria required with DHEC.”\r\n\r\nSCDHEC is evaluating the effects of the overflow on the shellfish harvesting areas located in the area of the overflow and has issued shellfish and swim advisories, which are in effect until lab results confirm acceptable bacterial levels.\r\n\r\nBJWSA operations crews monitor the wastewater collection system. These crews maintain the sewer lines to ensure the safe daily delivery of an average of 9 million gallons of wastewater to eight area wastewater treatment facilities for treatment and disposal.\r\n\r\nIf you see or suspect any type of spill from the sewer collection system, please contact BJWSA at 987-9200. For more information, visit www.bjwsa.org.', '6,800 gallons of wastewater dumped into Beaufort River', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', '6800-gallons-of-wastewater-dumped-into-beaufort-river', '', '', '2020-09-02 14:09:08', '2020-09-02 18:09:08', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45792', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45795, 4, '2020-09-02 14:14:38', '2020-09-02 18:14:38', '<strong>By LOLITA HUCKABY</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Here comes Publix, there go more trees</strong>\r\n\r\nBEAUFORT –&nbsp;There was much rejoicing last month when one of the community’s least-kept secrets was officially verified – Publix is coming to the west side of the city.\r\n\r\nAnd for the few tree-huggers still around, there was even a sigh that at least this one wouldn’t require the removal of wooded space since it’s being built on the site of the former Plaza Theater.\r\n\r\nWell, not quite.\r\n\r\nTrees did come down for this new grocery store, or at least for the parking lot. The wooded acre behind the store site was cleared to create parking for the new store AND an apartment complex that’s planned there.\r\n\r\nThe removal didn’t prompt any of the controversy that was generated back in 1993 when the first Lady’s Island Publix was proposed and those concerned about the tree removal fought back. The protest made it all the way to the S.C. Supreme Court before the Publix folks got permission to build with abbreviated tree removal.\r\n\r\nAnd of course, when the “new” Publix was built across the street in 2014, some pretty magnificent trees on that wooded site went down practically overnight one weekend. At least they got more parking.\r\n\r\n<strong>Clemson leads mask ticketing</strong>\r\n\r\nCLEMSON – News was last week the Clemson Police Department wrote 147 tickets in one night for violations of the town’s mask ordinance.\r\n\r\nAnd how many tickets have been written here in Beaufort, you might ask?\r\n\r\nNone, according to a check with the sheriff’s department and the city codes inspector who enforces Beaufort’s mask ordinance.\r\n\r\nWarnings have been issued but no $50 tickets. Of course, Clemson IS a university town. But so is Beaufort. And our students are back, in class and testing positive for COVID-19, so far in very limited numbers. (Eight members of the women’s soccer team were quarantined last month after a player tested positive.)\r\n\r\nYou can judge for yourself how successful Beaufort’s approach of “educating” individuals about the dangers is working just by looking around you as you venture out.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Impact fees getting study</strong>\r\n\r\nBEAUFORT – While we sit around and wait to see what the rest of 2020 will bring, be assured our County Council representatives are looking for ways to raise revenue.\r\n\r\nThey’re looking at impact fees, and an out-of-town consulting firm has spent the last year looking for ways the County can charge citizens for services.\r\n\r\nThe school impact fee, which the Board of Education is pushing, already has received one of three necessary votes of approval to charge newcomers SOUTH OF THE BROAD RIVER for new schools. But the vote there was tight, 5 to 4, and with the homebuilders associations watching carefully, it’s hard to tell whether the fee will be passed or not.\r\n\r\nAnd with the school impact fee on the table, the council is also studying the consultants’ fee recommendations for law enforcement services (just on Hilton Head Island), solid waste and recycling, parks and recreation, libraries and EMS.\r\n\r\nThe idea of passing along a fee for law enforcement services on Hilton Head Island, which doesn’t have its own police force, is favored by our north of the Broad Council representatives. They contend it’s only fair since Beaufort citizens have to pay for a police department AND the sheriff’s department – why shouldn’t those on the Island?\r\n\r\nAnd Hilton Head’s response? Maybe they should sue.\r\n\r\nThe solid waste and recycling fee is also gaining traction with Council pondering a decal system for those who plan to use the county “convenience” centers. A decal one would pay for, of course.\r\n\r\nIt’s interesting, … and may be costly. Stay tuned.\r\n\r\n<strong>Days of Our Lives, county-style</strong>\r\n\r\nBEAUFORT – Speaking of suing, that’s what the county treasurer is doing to the county auditor.\r\n\r\nTreasurer Maria Walls recently filed a harassment lawsuit against Auditor Jim Beckert, claiming he intimidated and bullied her and other female employees in the county workplace.\r\n\r\nAnd in other comings and goings in the county complex, Public Information Officer Liz Farrell is heading across the government campus to the Sheriff’s Department, where she will be assistant PIO. Leaving the job she started in April, Farrell most likely will still be paid more than when she was an editor at THE ISLAND PACKET.\r\n\r\nL<em>olita Huckaby Watson is a community volunteer, I-95 and U.S. 17 voyager and works for an online news service covering local government. She is a former reporter/editorial assistant/columnist with The Beaufort Gazette, The Savannah Morning News, Bluffton Today and Beaufort Today. She can be reached at bftbay@gmail.com.</em>', 'LOWCOUNTRY LOWDOWN', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'lowcountry-lowdown-12', '', '', '2020-09-02 14:14:38', '2020-09-02 18:14:38', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45795', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45797, 4, '2020-09-02 14:19:39', '2020-09-02 18:19:39', '<h2><b>Beaufort Academy’s football season kicks off despite pandemic\r\n</b></h2>\r\n<em>Beaufort Academy’s Brayden Dineen, left, and Kevin Rodgers wrap up St. John’s Christian Academy’s Nai’Ryan Bookert during the first half of their season-opening game Friday night at Merritt Field. The Eagles lost to the Cavaliers, 28-18. Photo by Bob Sofaly</em>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'SPOT THE BALL', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'spot-the-ball', '', '', '2020-09-02 14:19:39', '2020-09-02 18:19:39', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45797', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45799, 4, '2020-09-02 14:25:04', '2020-09-02 18:25:04', '<strong>By MINDY LUCAS</strong>\r\n\r\nA relatively new grassroots group formed earlier in the summer to hold police accountable and facilitate transparency and communication with the public has since received the support of the area’s primary law enforcement agencies.\r\n\r\nThe&nbsp;Citizens Task Force for Law Enforcement Accountability was created by Beaufort resident Lisa Allen in June after the death of George Floyd at the hands of police in Minneapolis.\r\n\r\nA veteran news journalist who also worked in community relations for the criminal and civil court systems in Indianapolis, Allen decided to form the group after wondering if something like the Floyd incident could happen in Beaufort County.\r\n\r\nShe also wanted to learn more about how local law enforcement agencies were set up in terms of policies, training and resources for officers.\r\n\r\n“As a journalist, I thought, how do I answer that question and of course it’s through data,” she said.\r\n\r\nAllen began by building a coalition made up of community members and leaders with a wide variety of backgrounds and perspectives.\r\n\r\nThe task force includes such members as Beaufort County Coroner Ed Allen, retired United States Air Force Maj. Gen. Harold Mitchell, and founder of United Beaufort Tim Garvin, among others.\r\n\r\nAllen and task force member Nancy Ritter, who worked for the National Institute of Justice, then drew up a plan that included such items as employing mental health first responders across all jurisdictions and the adoption of specific use-of-force policies.\r\n\r\n“Our mission is to increase the trust, collaboration and communication between residents and the police, which in turn will make everyone — police and residents — safer,” Allen said in a presentation made to Beaufort City Council.\r\n\r\nAllen presented the plan to other<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>town and county councils as well, she said, in an effort to build trust and cooperation.\r\n\r\nThe task force asked that costs for processing any requests made through the Freedom of Information Act be waived since the grassroots group has no money for such requests.\r\n\r\nSince then, Bluffton has agreed to waive those fees and Allen is currently working with the other municipalities and law enforcement agencies to obtain estimates and waivers as well.\r\n\r\nWhile the full task force has only met once, members have since met with all four of the area’s primary law enforcement agencies including the Beaufort, Bluffton and Port Royal police departments as well as the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office.\r\n\r\nAll have indicated their willingness to work with the 30-plus-member task force toward its mission of increased communication and transparency, Allen said.\r\n\r\nThe group’s efforts have been well received and are vital to collecting data, she said.\r\n\r\n“It’s vital because if one works in a vacuum, either on the law enforcement or the community side, you’re working with distortions and misunderstandings and that can be perilous with data because one has to have a conversation about the context of the data we’re collecting to understand what it means,” she said.\r\n\r\nAllen and the group were encouraged to learn that all of the area’s agencies had already adopted all eight of the policies encouraged by 8 Can’t Wait, a national database launched by Campaign Zero that tracks major cities’ use of eight policies such as banning chokeholds and shooting at moving vehicles.\r\n\r\nA nonprofit which aims to curtail the use of force by police, Campaign Zero says that by adopting these eight policies, violence committed by police can be reduced by 72 percent.\r\n\r\nPart of the Beaufort task force’s plan is to gather data to use as benchmarks, work with law enforcement agencies to better understand the data and possibly identify areas where reform is needed.\r\n\r\nAfter meeting with members of the task force, the Beaufort Police Department recently began posting additional data to its website including its use of force report for 2019 and demographics on citations it issues.\r\n\r\n“I find that extremely encouraging,” said Allen.\r\n\r\nSharing data and posting it where the public can view it not only increases trust and transparency, she said, it can also be mutually beneficial.\r\n\r\nCapt. George Erdel a spokesman for the Beaufort Police Department, agreed with Allen.\r\n\r\n“Any time members of the community take an active interest in the betterment of their community, it is a beneficial thing,” he said.\r\n\r\nErdel said social media has also been a “huge driving factor” in the department’s decision to post more information online.\r\n\r\nAs a result, the department now routinely posts information about crime trends, community policing initiatives and other department news.\r\n\r\n“An area where we are improving in is in the tracking and disclosure of data in ways that we haven’t done before,” he said.\r\n\r\nThe data the department recently began adding to its website under the link “data” now includes an annual Use of Force Analysis. Erdel pointed to this report as an example of information residents might like to view.\r\n\r\nIn 2019, for example, officers used force in 29 out of the 710 total arrests made, or only 4 percent and the level of force never rose above empty-hand control techniques, he said.\r\n\r\n“That means that in many situations involving resistant suspects, our officers used less force than they might otherwise legally have been justified in using,” he said, adding that the department is planning to do a “deeper dive” into the data for future reports.\r\n\r\nBeaufort County Sheriff P.J. Tanner also sees working with the task force as being mutually beneficial and likened it to what his office does already through its Citizen’s Police Academy, or CPA.\r\n\r\nFormed in 2004, CPA strives to provide residents with a greater understanding of “what the office does, why they do it and how they do it,” Tanner said.\r\n\r\n“I’m looking at (the task force) to do the same exact thing,” he said. “I want them to have a very good understanding of how Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office polices, why we police the way we do, all the checks and balances we have and that we’re policy driven.”\r\n\r\nThe sheriff’s office just recently updated its use of force policy to ban officers from using chokeholds except as a last resort and also requires officers to intervene if they witness misconduct.\r\n\r\nThe updates were done prior to a meeting with members of the task force, which took place at the end of July.\r\n\r\nIn addition, all Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office deputies already wear body cameras and have cameras in their vehicles – something the task force is looking into for all agencies – though the sheriff’s office had to pay for the cameras and equipment out of its own budget, Tanner said.\r\n\r\nThe state has since reimbursed his office for some of the expense, he said.\r\n\r\nAdditional funding for equipment and training is something Tanner feels strongly about.\r\n\r\n“Training is number one,” he said. “If you want a qualified law enforcement officer serving the citizens of this state, you gotta train them.”\r\n\r\nIn fact, Tanner is currently working with state legislators to advocate that the state’s Criminal Justice Academy have a dedicated line item in the state’s budget for consistent funding.\r\n\r\nThat funding would enable the state to provide consistent training for all of its law enforcement agencies, additional training to rural areas or agencies that may be operating on skeleton budgets, and additional training such as diversity and mental health training.\r\n\r\nThe sheriff’s office is planning to add a third mental health professional to its staff soon, Tanner said.\r\n\r\nHaving mental health counselors on staff has been proven to be beneficial to law enforcement agencies, both Tanner and sheriff’s office spokesperson, Maj. Bob Bromage said.\r\n\r\n“The benefit is that it is less contact with the criminal justice system for somebody that has a mental health issue,” Bromage said. “It cuts back on small crime recidivism, gives them the resources to get help, get medication and do follow-up.”\r\n\r\nWhen looking at reform, residents should look at the entire criminal justice system from the courts to sentencing and the law, not just what police are doing on their end, Tanner said.\r\n\r\n“We’ve got to look at the big picture,” he said. “And what are we doing right through the process to reduce crime in our community and give confidence to citizens.”\r\n\r\nTanner said he is looking forward to working with the group and wants them to have all the data they need.\r\n\r\nOnce the data is collected, Allen said the next steps for the task force will be to review the data and go back to the agencies with any questions they have. They will then release their findings to the public through social and local media.\r\n\r\n<em>Mindy Lucas is the Beaufort reporter for The Island News and is a staff writer for Lowcountry Weekly. She can be reached at mindy.islandnews@gmail.com.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Correction: This story was corrected to include the new name for the task force: the Citizens Task Force for Law Enforcement Accountability. The task force also has more than 30 members to date.</em>', 'Law Enforcement Accountability Task Force gains traction with support from local law enforcement agencies', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'police-accountability-task-force-gains-traction-with-support-from-local-law-enforcement-agencies', '', '', '2020-09-14 13:58:25', '2020-09-14 17:58:25', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45799', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(45825, 4, '2020-09-09 10:30:07', '2020-09-09 14:30:07', '<strong>By Mike McCombs</strong>\r\n\r\nThe journalists of The Island Packet and The Beaufort Gazette announced Wednesday in a press release that they have taken the first steps toward unionizing.\r\n\r\nAccording to the release, more that 80 percent of eligible reporters, photographers and news producers have signed cards authorizing representation by the Washington-Baltimore News Guild, Local 32025 of the Communications Workers of America (CWA).\r\n\r\nThe employees have requested voluntary recognition from management.\r\n\r\nThe two newspapers, which share staff and essentially function as one newspaper, are currently owned by McClatchy. It has finalized its sale to Chatham Asset Management, a New Jersey-based hedge fund, for $312 million. The sale came roughly six months after McClatchy filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.\r\n\r\nThe sale follows a decade of staff reductions and losses. In general, newsroom employment at newspapers in the U.S. dropped by 51% between 2008 and 2019, according to Pew Research. Staffing at the Island Packet and Beaufort Gazette has mirrored that, dropping from more than 40 reporters to just 11 full-time reporters and visual journalists, according to the release.\r\n\r\n<em>This story will be updated.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Mike McCombs is the editor of The Island News and can be reached at <a href=\"mailto:TheIslandNews@gmail.com\">TheIslandNews@gmail.com</a>. He was employed at the Beaufort Gazette from 1997 to 1998 and then again as sports editor of The Island Packet and The Beaufort Gazette from 2012 to 2016.</em>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Island Packet/Beaufort Gazette newsroom moves to unionize', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'island-packet-beaufort-gazette-newsroom-moves-to-unionize', '', '', '2020-09-10 10:29:59', '2020-09-10 14:29:59', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45825', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45829, 4, '2020-09-09 10:32:40', '0000-00-00 00:00:00', '<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;</p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>By Mike McCombs</strong></p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The journalists of The Island Packet and The Beaufort Gazette announced Wednesday in a press release that they have taken the first steps toward unionizing.</p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the release, more that 80 percent of eligible reporters, photographers and news producers have signed cards authorizing representation by the Washington-Baltimore News Guild, Local 32025 of the Communications Workers of America (CWA).</p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The employees have requested voluntary recognition from management.</p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The two newspapers, which share staff and essentially function as one newspaper, are currently owned by McClatchy. It has finalized its sale to Chatham Asset Management, a New Jersey-based hedge fund, for $32 million. The sale cam roughly six months after McClatchy filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.</p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The sale follows a decade of staff reductions and losses. In general, newsroom employment at newspapers in the U.S. dropped by 51% between 2008 and 2019,&nbsp;according to Pew Research. Staffing at the Island Packet and Beaufort Gazette has mirrored that, dropping from more than 40 reporters to just 11 full-time reporters and visual journalists, according to the release.</p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>This story will be updated.</em></p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Mike McCombs is the editor of The Island News and can be reached at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:TheIslandNews@gmail.com\">TheIslandNews@gmail.com</a>. He was employed at the Beaufort Gazette from 1997 to 1998 and then again as sports editor of The Island Packet and The Beaufort Gazette from 2012 to 2016.</em></p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;</p>', 'Island Packet/Beaufort Gazette newsroom moves to unionize', '', 'draft', 'closed', 'closed', '', '', '', '', '2020-09-09 10:32:40', '2020-09-09 14:32:40', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45829', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45830, 4, '2020-09-09 13:28:31', '2020-09-09 17:28:31', '<strong>By LEE SCOTT</strong>\r\n\r\nThere is a new look in America now. Men are wearing scarves around their necks. At least I thought they were scarves until someone told me they are called “neck gaiters.”\r\n\r\nI did not even know what a gaiter was until I was informed by a runner that they have been around forever.\r\n\r\nMy running friend Matt has been wearing the neck gaiters made by Athletic Manufacturers since he started running. He said that there are times when you just pull the gaiter up over your face for a minute to wipe off the sweat. It is also good when it is too windy. Having it right there around your neck and out of the way is much easier than having to pull a handkerchief out of your pocket.\r\n\r\nIf you are not familiar with gaiters or have not seen them around, I will explain. They are basically a piece of round fabric you slip over your head. It reminds me of the dickeys we used to wear in the winter months when I was a child. Except dickeys have a rectangle piece of fabric that hangs down, front and back, which is attached to the round fabric. We could also pull the fabric above our noses to keep them from turning red.\r\n\r\nAnother place that is popular for neck gaiters is the ski slopes. There you will find a different kind of material, like wool. They help to keep the face warm. Looking at some skiers, I noticed they pull them up and then put their goggles on. The gaiter stays in place.\r\n\r\nMatt told me that one of his buddies wears a gaiter when he is fishing to keep the sun off the back of his neck. However, according to both men, the gaiters have been boring up until this year. You wore one out of necessity, not for fashion.\r\n\r\nNow everyone is wearing them because, if they forget a mask, they can pull the neck gaiter over their mouth and nose and it qualifies as a mask. Companies have even started to put their logos on the gaiters.\r\n\r\nNow that neck gaiters have become more popular, women have begun to switch from the “stylish scarf” look to the “drop it around your neck and go” gaiter look.\r\n\r\nI do personally love wearing scarves. There are so many ways to dress up an outfit and you can wrap them around your neck in fashionable styles.\r\n\r\nBut if you are going somewhere and forget your mask, that expensive silk scarf is not what you want to put over your mouth and nose.\r\n\r\nSo, I have gone online and discovered some beautiful new neck gaiters. Time to embrace the fashion.\r\n\r\nAfterall, it is the new 2020 Look.\r\n\r\nLee Scott, award winning humor writer takes her “Walter Mitty” like persona and spins tales around everyday life. She enjoys boating, reading, and meeting people. Scott lives in Beaufort with her husband, JD, along with their dog Brandy. You can reach her at Lasshood@aol.com.', 'Time to embrace the fashion of 2020', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'time-to-embrace-the-fashion-of-2020', '', '', '2020-09-09 13:28:31', '2020-09-09 17:28:31', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45830', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(45832, 4, '2020-09-09 13:36:17', '2020-09-09 17:36:17', '<strong>By SCOTT GRABER</strong>\r\n\r\nIt is Sunday, overcast and slightly cooler, and there’s the promise that today’s heat will be less dehumanizing and the day less debilitating.\r\n\r\nThe New Yorker Magazine has done its pre-election piece on Joe Biden. It’s lengthy — telling a story that is not entirely praiseworthy — beginning with Biden’s generation, the so-called “Silent Generation.”\r\n\r\nA generation, according to Evan Osnos, that won the cosmic cup.\r\n\r\nThis remarkably small generation was too young to fight in World War II; too old to lead the 60’s counterculture wars; and, of course, it missed the Great Depression entirely.\r\n\r\n“Because of low birthrates during the Depression and the war, the generation was exceptionally small—the first in American history to be smaller than the one before it. Its members enjoyed more attention and resources from their parents, smaller class sizes, and high rates of college admission. The New Deal and the G.I. Bill gave them benefits, loans and federal work programs, which thrust millions of white Americans into the middle class.”\r\n\r\nThe sociologist Elwood Carlson labeled Biden’s generation, “The financially luckiest generation of the twentieth century.”\r\n\r\nThe New Yorker contrasts Biden’s generation with today’s Millennials (born after 1980) who, hopefully, will play a significant role in the forthcoming Presidential Election.\r\n\r\n“Millennials constitute the largest generation in America today, and the most diverse in the nation’s history. They entered the job market during the worst recession since the nineteen-thirties. People younger than 25 have faced unemployment rates more than double those of other age groups. By 2012, a record number of adults between 18 and 31 were living with their parents.”\r\n\r\nThey face an economy that has lost millions of manufacturing jobs to China, India and Brazil. The loss of these steady, less than glamorous, assembly-line jobs have sent some into opioid dependency and others into death by overdose.\r\n\r\n“This generation has really been screwed,” Biden says in the New Yorker. “These were really the most open, the least prejudiced, the brightest, the best-educated generation in American history. And what’s happening? They end up with 9/11, they end up with war, they end up with the Great Recession, and they end up with this.”\r\n\r\nAnd today this unemployed, or underemployed group is hibernating in their apartments — waiting for a vaccine — praying that whatever job they had in March will be available in November.\r\n\r\nAnd yet these same Millennials have been outspoken about gun violence, climate change and this summer their young, masked faces could be seen marching in huge numbers through the streets of New York, Atlanta and San Francisco. While these Millennials are angry, they are also passionate about reform and are largely aspirational in their belief about change.\r\n\r\nAnd so this brings us back to Joe and his desire to lead these kids — some who are approaching 40 — into the ranks of the Democratic Party. Biden hopes they will join the suburban women; the African American women; the Hispanics and the college educated “elites” forming a solid blue, 10-foot-high tsunami on election day.\r\n\r\nHe has gotten an endorsement from Bernie Sanders — and that will help — but there are obstacles remaining.\r\n\r\nFor starters, Biden is 77 years of age.\r\n\r\nSeventy-seven is not a “deal breaker” but it’s cause for skepticism. Many of these kids want what amounts to a non-violent revolution, and they cannot imagine a creaking oldster like Biden waving their flag as he climbs the barricades.\r\n\r\nAnd then there is Biden’s legislative history — especially the 1994 Crime Bill.\r\n\r\nThis bill embodied the “three strikes and you’re out” arithmetic; and the notion that possession of cocaine, especially crack cocaine, was worthy of longtime, throw-away-the keys incarceration. While these notions were well-received in 1994, especially in the Black Community, today they are controversial, even toxic with Millennials.\r\n\r\nBiden, as a young Senator, was friendly with men like Strom Thurmond, James Eastland and Herman Talmadge — Senators who had risen to power in a segregated South.\r\n\r\nHe defends his friendships (and his working relationships) with these men saying, “We got things done. We got it finished. But today you look at the other side and you’re the enemy.”\r\n\r\nHis tendency to compromise, to secure half a loaf, is not consistent with the current belief, among Millennials, that there has been too much accommodation in the past. These kids believe that the only way to reform is a “Reckoning.”\r\n\r\nBut that “Reckoning” won’t happen if the Millennials don’t vote for Joe Biden.\r\n\r\n<em>Scott Graber is a lawyer, novelist, veteran columnist and longtime resident of Port Royal. 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(45834, 4, '2020-09-09 13:47:38', '2020-09-09 17:47:38', '<strong>By DAVID TAUB</strong>\r\n\r\nIn the brutal Lowcountry summer of 1964, I enrolled at the University of Parris Island (UPI). One of my first and everlasting axioms learned was that Marine Corps “bird” Colonels walked next to God.\r\n\r\nI lay out this bit of military insight because my long-time friend, Col. Carter Swenson, USMC, ret., sent me a love note asking what I believe in. Some say the Colonel and I have what might be described as somewhat divergent political views, but we both harbor a strong friendship and healthy respect for one another.\r\n\r\nNote that even after 56 years, how well imprinted are my lessons learned at UPI, using Navy/Marine Corps jargon like “harbor.”\r\n\r\nI believe in SCIENCE, as do you, Colonel, and POTUS. Who can believe that I repudiate the President’s sage and informed advice on science and medicine, such as the obvious value of taking hydrocholoquine? I have been trying for months to get a year’s supply.\r\n\r\nPerfect use of my tax dollars, I’m told there are millions of doses stored in a warehouse somewhere in Oklahoma, being reserved for those more deserving than me, such as the irreplaceable brilliant staff of the White House.\r\n\r\nI must admit somewhat reluctantly, that using Clorox as mouthwash might be pushing things a bit far. Clorox is months behind in production, so I guess it’s a moot point.\r\n\r\nYou, I and DJT walk hand in hand in the enlightened universe of science. So, any notion that I doubt our President’s stable genius for creating new regimes combating that nasty old China virus (aka Baddus Wuhanicus), is definitely misplaced.\r\n\r\nLike you Colonel, I believe that our courageous Commander is not a science denier. Nonsense. Science is his middle name. Hasn’t he told us the virus will just fade away? Right on, dude.\r\n\r\nAs a proud Texan by birth, I believe in men who tell it like it is; straight-talkin’ men you can trust. Fancy-schmancy Harvard-talk is a dead giveaway you can’t trust ‘em.\r\n\r\nAnd by-damn, our valiant President tells you exactly what is on his mind — no BS. Scientific studies have shown that men who use “salty language” are smarter and can be trusted more than those who do not.\r\n\r\nColonel, somewhere, somehow along the way, you all seem to think that I believe POTUS is a liar. I have no idea where such a nonsensical idea came from. Like you ColoneI, and the President, I believe in Truth.\r\n\r\nAnd like you Colonel, I believe in “law and order” and POTUS is our main man. How awful if videos POTUS so honorably shared with us of horrible riots in Ukraine that he says “this is Biden’s America” had actually taken place in America instead of Ukraine. OMG, what an awful thing to imagine.\r\n\r\nColonel, when those pointy-headed, so-called experts in Washington said we should shut down all but “essential” businesses, I was one of the first to praise the President for his insightful understanding of what Americans really believe. Football, wrestling, bars, liquor stores (No. 1 on my list), tattoo parlors, casinos, etc. I join with you and POTUS in saying KEEP our blessed America great.\r\n\r\nAs you and POTUS know so well, those millions of so called “patriots” taking unemployment money are just lazy and don’t want to work.\r\n\r\nColonel, like you and POTUS, when I joined “the Corps” I took a sacred oath to believe in democracy and up-hold the Constitution. We three believe in Honor, Loyalty, Duty, and the Republic for which it (the sacred Flag) stands, just like the Corps taught you and me.\r\n\r\nTo Hell with those damned red Commies and Marxists; the socialism of failed European states whose free health care for all we pay for; those crazed left-wing terrorists that want to destroy the greatest country the world has ever seen.\r\n\r\nCome on, Colonel, there is no daylight between you, me and POTUS in fighting those dirty treasonous fifth column traitors. Send ‘em all back to the s-hole countries they came from.\r\n\r\nColonel, like you and POTUS, I believe:\r\n\r\nthat all Americans should be treated equally with justice and dignity, without discrimination;\r\n\r\nthat all Americans “have been endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights,” such as Life, Liberty and Equality. Liberté, égalité, fraternité;\r\n\r\nthat all Americans should be allowed to vote, and no barriers should be erected to prevent the principle of one person/one vote – the ballot over the bullet.\r\n\r\nthat every community should be protected by a cadre of WELL-TRAINED law enforcement officers, respecting the community and vice versa, such as we had when Chief Bill Neal instituted “community policing” in Beaufort under my administration;\r\n\r\nthat every citizen in the richest country in the world should have access to basic health care at a reasonable cost;\r\n\r\nthat American children should not go hungry;\r\n\r\nthat every American child should have access to the best education available.\r\n\r\nColonel, alas my Editor puts a limit on my word count. Loquacious me, I crossed that “red line.” So, I hope these thoughts from an old former Mayor and erstwhile Marine are helpful.\r\n\r\nBirds of a feather, say I. Just like POTUS, you, and Superman, I believe in “Truth, Justice and the American Way.”\r\n\r\n<em>“Well, all I know is what I read in the newspapers.” – Will Rogers.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></em>\r\n\r\n<em>David M. Taub was Mayor of Beaufort from 1990 through 1999 and served as a Beaufort County Magistrate from 2010 to 2015. You can reach him at david.m.taub42@gmail.com.</em>', 'Semper Fi, Mac – What I believe', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'semper-fi-mac-what-i-believe', '', '', '2020-09-09 13:47:38', '2020-09-09 17:47:38', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45834', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45836, 4, '2020-09-09 13:50:47', '2020-09-09 17:50:47', '<strong>VOLLEYBALL</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>BA sweeps<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>St. Andrew’s in<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>home opener</strong>\r\n\r\nBeaufort Academy volleyball swept to a 3-0 win over visiting St. Andrew’s in their home opener Thursday.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nChase Vaigneur collected a team-high 11 kills to go with seven assists and five aces, while Margaret Heirs added five aces, seven assists, and seven digs for the Eagles.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nMary Hanna Hiers anchored the defense with 13 digs, while Maddie Nelson contributed four aces, three kills, and one block.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n<strong>JPII puts up fight vs. tough Cathedral squad</strong>\r\n\r\nJohn Paul II volleyball traveled to Charleston for the second time in a week to face another strong opponents, as SCISA 1A runner-up Cathedral Academy overcame a hard fight from the Golden Warriors to earn a sweep.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nJPII put up quite a fight, especially in the second set, but the Generals were able to secure a 3-0 (25-16, 25-23, 25-17) victory despite what JPII coach Louise Sanders called her team’s best effort of the season.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nSenior co-captain Bella Termini led the team with three kills and anchored the defense, while junior co-captain Caroline Gilmour added two kills.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n<strong>CROSS COUNTRY</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Greene, Keisling win; Lions sweep team titles at SCISA opener</strong>\r\n\r\nHoly Trinity’s boys recorded a perfect score and the girls also put together a winning performance in the season-opening cross country meet for area private schools.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe Lions claimed the top five spots in the boys race with Luke Greene leading the way, scoring a perfect 15 points to easily outpace John Paul II (52) and Beaufort Academy (107). Lowcountry Montessori and Community Bible Church Christian Academy did not field full teams.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nHoly Trinity nearly swept the girls race, as well, as eighth-grader Elise Marquardt led the way for the Lions, who claimed five of the top eight spots. CBCCA’s Ashleigh Keisling won the individual title.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n<strong>TENNIS</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Depth helps Eagles hold off Bobcats</strong>\r\n\r\nBeaufort High girls tennis opened the season with a hard-fought 4-2 win over region rival Bluffton on Tuesday.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe Bobcats claimed victories at No. 1 and No. 2 singles, but the Eagles showcased their depth to sweep the remaining three singles courts and win at No. 2 doubles to clinch the victory. Anson Daniel, Madeline Contare, and Elizabeth Holloway each earned singles victories for the Eagles, while Gracie Cunningham and Juliana Lane teamed up to win their doubles match.\r\n\r\n<strong>Golden Warriors top BA first ‘W’</strong>\r\n\r\nJohn Paul II girls tennis picked up its first win of the season with a convincing 7-1 victory at Beaufort Academy on Thursday.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe Golden Warriors claimed five of the six singles courts and swept the two completed doubles matches, while the No. 3 doubles contest was halted due to darkness after the match started late to avoid the excessive afternoon heat.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nTrice McClure, Paige Weniger, Madi Johnson, Charlotte Bauer, and K.C. Moton all won singles matches for JPII, while Ansleigh Pingree earned the only win for BA. McClure and Samantha Reilly won at No. 1 doubles, while Weniger and Johnson teamed up to win at No. 2.\r\n\r\n\r\n<em>Above: Beaufort Academy’s Maddie Nelson, left, and Shanese Bostic block and return the spike against St. Andrew’s during their non-conference volleyball match Thursday. The Lady Eagles went on to sweep St. Andrew’s 3-0; 11-25, 12-25 and 23-25. Photo by Bob Sofaly.</em>', 'HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS ROUNDUP', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'high-school-sports-roundup', '', '', '2020-09-09 13:50:47', '2020-09-09 17:50:47', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45836', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45838, 4, '2020-09-09 13:51:30', '2020-09-09 17:51:30', '<strong>By Justin Jarrett</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>LowcoSports.com</strong>\r\n\r\nWith the weight of a 10-game losing streak over the past two seasons on its shoulders, it would have been easy for John Paul II to fold in crunch time Friday night. But the Golden Warriors stood tall in the big moments down the stretch and held on for a 6-0 road win over St. Andrew’s — the program’s first under second-year coach Chris Myers.\r\n\r\nIt wasn’t pretty — Jeremiah Young’s 1-yard touchdown run provided the only scoring — but the result was beautiful for a team that hadn’t won since the SCISA 2A semifinals in 2018.\r\n\r\n“We had some penalties and a turnover on the 1 that in the past we would have hung our heads and gotten down on ourselves, but tonight the boys played four quarters of tough football,” Myers said. “Sometimes the first one is the most elusive, and I think everyone in the program and at the school is excited about this one.”\r\n\r\nJPII had chances to break through earlier, but Young had a 50-yard touchdown scramble called back on a penalty, and the Golden Warriors fumbled on the 1-yard line after a long drive to open the second half. Young finished with 48 yards on 13 carries, including a long scamper that set up his TD plunge.\r\n\r\nAustin McIntosh had a big night on both sides of the ball for JPII, rushing for 48 yards on 15 carries and collecting seven tackles (six solo) and three sacks, including one on the Lions’ final possession. Peter Carbone racked up 10 tackles (five solo), and Tripp Currier sealed the win with a sack on fourth down in the final seconds.\r\n\r\nJPII (1-1, 0-1) travels to Bethesda Academy for a non-region matchup next Friday.', 'JPII shuts out Lions to earn first win for Myers', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'jpii-shuts-out-lions-to-earn-first-win-for-myers', '', '', '2020-09-09 13:51:30', '2020-09-09 17:51:30', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45838', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45840, 4, '2020-09-09 13:52:04', '2020-09-09 17:52:04', '<strong>From staff reports</strong>\r\n\r\nJohn Paul II Catholic School announced that three seniors – Taylor Michael, Neil Bunce, and Steven Schidrich – were chosen last spring as the 2020 representatives for the American Legion Palmetto Girls State and Boys State.\r\n\r\nWhile the summer sessions were canceled due to COVID-19, all delegates who completed the registration process were considered “selected delegates” for the 2020 session.\r\n\r\n\"Though our student delegates were unable to attend, they were chosen to represent JPII based on their character, leadership skills, and a strong desire to be a part of Palmetto Girls and Boys State,\" Assistant Principal Heather Rembold said in a release. \"The scholarship possibilities, as selected delegates, are extensive, and we are excited for all three of our students – Taylor, Neil, and Steven – as future leadership opportunities become available.\"', 'JPII Palmetto Girls and Boys State delegates named', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'jpii-palmetto-girls-and-boys-state-delegates-named', '', '', '2020-09-09 13:52:04', '2020-09-09 17:52:04', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45840', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45842, 4, '2020-09-09 13:53:29', '2020-09-09 17:53:29', '<strong>By Justin Jarrett</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>LowcoSports.com\r\n\r\nPhoto by Bob Sofaly\r\n</strong>\r\n\r\nThe sense throughout the evening at Beaufort Academy on Friday night was that Bethesda Academy would make a comeback. The only question was whether the host Eagles could hang on. And when the time came, BA’s defense was up to the task.\r\n\r\nThe Eagles made a goal-line stand in the final seconds to preserve a thrilling 36-28 victory over last year’s SCISA 1A runner-up, earning the first 11-man football win in the program’s history after moving up from the 8-man ranks this season.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nDespite holding a two-score lead for much of the night, BA coach Mark Clifford and crew couldn’t exhale until the very end.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n“That was a great game, an exciting game. The fans must have loved it,” Clifford said. “I didn’t love that much. Golly.”<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nHe might not have enjoyed the roller coaster ride, but Clifford had plenty of affection for the way his team performed. From the opening drive, the Eagles were the aggressors, steadily moving down the field before Jaxen Porter punched it in from the 1 for an early 6-0 lead.\r\n\r\nThe good feelings didn’t last long, as Bethesda star Antjuan McKay swung a short pass out to Carlton Brown on the Blazers’ first offensive play and watched Brown race up the left sideline all the way to the end zone.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe Eagles didn’t fold, though, and Carlos Jones put them back on top with a 14-yard touchdown run before Devonte Green’s 32-yard interception return for a score really put BA in command. McKay answered with a long touchdown run and came up with an interception on the other side of the ball with 3:05 left in the half to give the Blazers a chance to tie before halftime, but the BA defense made another big stand to preserve the lead at the break.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nMcKay got the better of the Eagles’ defense in another big spot, spinning out of a tackle on fourth-and-1 from midfield and bolting to the end zone, but BA stopped the conversion attempt to maintain a 22-20 advantage with 3:35 left in the third quarter.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nWhen Jones went to the sideline with cramps on the next series, it seemed like the Eagles might be in trouble. But Ja’Sean Lawson and Elijah Fess stepped in and plowed ahead, and Fess capped an impressive drive with a TD run followed by a Lawson two-point conversion to make it a 10-point game.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n“In practice, we have multiple running backs and one just keeps topping the other,” BA quarterback Braydon Dineen said. “It just keeps building from there, and every practice they get better.”<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nDineen got the ball back for the Eagles with an interception of McKay and returned it to the Bethesda 19, setting up Fess’ second TD run of the quarter, but BA couldn’t convert the two-point try, keeping it a two-score game and leaving a glimmer of hope for the Blazers.\r\n\r\nBethesda’s offense was out of sync all night, plagued by penalties and dropped passes, but the Blazers started to click just in time to make it a wild finish. McKay and Brown hooked up for another pass-and-run for a long TD, and McKay ran in the conversion to pull with 36-28 with 7:56 left.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe Blazers got the ball back with 2:51 left and had first-and-goal at the 7 with 1:35 to play when BA’s defense stood up strong and made five straight plays to keep the ball out of the end zone. A penalty on fourth down gave Bethesda one last chance from the 5, but the Eagles stepped up one last time to preserve the win.\r\n\r\n“They stepped up,” Clifford said. “They can take a lot of stuff from this game that they can carry on for the rest of the season.”<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe Eagles (1-1) are scheduled to travel to Colleton Prep next Friday.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;\r\n\r\n</span>\r\n\r\n<em>Beaufort Academy running back Carlos Jones takes the ball from quarterback Braydon Dineen during the first half of their non-conference football game against Bethesda Academy on Friday at Merritt Field. The Eagles won the contest 36-28 and improved to 1-1.</em>&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>', 'Beaufort Academy battles to the end for first 11-man win', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'beaufort-academy-battles-to-the-end-for-first-11-man-win', '', '', '2020-09-09 13:53:29', '2020-09-09 17:53:29', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45842', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45844, 4, '2020-09-09 13:55:05', '2020-09-09 17:55:05', '<strong>From staff reports</strong>\r\n\r\nBeaufort Memorial (BMH) will host two more free COVID-19 testing events this month in Northern Beaufort County.\r\n\r\nThe events, in partnership with the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), Beaufort County Sheriff’s Department, Port Royal Police Department and South Carolina National Guard, are part of a statewide effort to provide broad access to testing, especially in rural areas.\r\n\r\nTesting will be held from 7 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 16 and Wednesday, Sept. 30 at the Beaufort Memorial Port Royal Medical Pavilion (formerly the Keyserling Cancer Center) at 1680 Ribaut Road in Port Royal.\r\n\r\n<strong>Who should get tested</strong>\r\n\r\nYou and members of your household should consider getting tested if you:\r\n\r\nCame back from travel in the last few weeks;\r\n\r\nHad out-of-town guests;\r\n\r\nAttended any kind of gathering (e.g. wedding, funeral, BBQ, party, family reunion);\r\n\r\nHave children heading back to school (kids often don’t have symptoms but can pass the virus on to teachers, classmates, family, etc.);\r\n\r\nThink you might “just have a cold or allergies”;\r\n\r\nHave a coworker, family or friend with symptoms.\r\n\r\nPlease note that a negative test result is only a snapshot in time but can help assure you aren’t currently spreading the virus. Incubation for this virus is around seven days, so testing earlier than seven days after exposure may provide a false negative test result.\r\n\r\n<strong>Testing and reporting process</strong>\r\n\r\nAll testing is on a first-come, first-served basis. A physician’s order is not required. Participants are encouraged to complete and print two copies of the COVID-10 testing form which can be found at BeaufortMemorial.org/FreeCOVID-19TestingEvents.\r\n\r\nBring the completed forms to the testing event. Blank forms will also be available onsite.\r\n\r\nBeaufort Memorial staff will collect test specimens using kits supplied by DHEC. Tests will be run through DHEC’s state laboratory and BMH staff will notify patients about their results within 48 hours after DHEC provides them.\r\n\r\nThe BMH Infection Prevention team will call anyone who tests positive and provide detailed instructions for self-isolation, self-care and home disinfection. Those who test negative will receive a text notification or phone call.\r\n\r\nParticipants should expect to receive results within five to seven days after test collection.', 'Beaufort Memorial to host free COVID-19 testing events', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'beaufort-memorial-to-host-free-covid-19-testing-events', '', '', '2020-09-09 19:47:28', '2020-09-09 23:47:28', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45844', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45846, 4, '2020-09-09 13:56:19', '2020-09-09 17:56:19', '“We are incredibly excited to have Riverside Women’s Care providers on the island and serving patients in our hospital,” said Jeremy Clark, Market Chief Executive Officer of Hilton Head Regional Healthcare. “This team of highly-trained, compassionate medical professionals have already impacted the lives of many people within our system and I am confident that this will continue for many years to come.”<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nDr. Lynn Norton is the Medical Director of OB/GYN Services at Hilton Head Regional Healthcare.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n“Riverside Women’s Care will be adding a Hilton Head office location,” said Dr. Norton. “This is such a great opportunity to improve the care in our community and we are grateful for everyone’s support!”\r\n\r\nWith years of experience, our Riverside Women’s Care physicians and midwives demonstrate professionalism and expertise at every level. Offering a full range of obstetrics and gynecology services from your initial exam, to childbirth and through menopause and beyond, our goal is to offer patient centered medical care based on mutual trust and communication.\r\n\r\nProviders at Riverside Women’s Care are:\r\n\r\nArdra R. Davis-Tolbert, M.D.\r\n\r\nErica Downey, MD FACOG\r\n\r\nDeana Harmon, DO\r\n\r\nMeredith Mitchell, M.D.\r\n\r\nLynn B. Norton, M.D.\r\n\r\nClaude Tolbert, Jr. M.D., FACOG\r\n\r\nHalle M. Welch, MSN, CNP, CNM, NCMP\r\n\r\nShawna M. Thompson, MSN, APRN, WHNP-BC\r\n\r\nRoss Spires, D.O.\r\n\r\nUltrasonographers\r\n\r\n\r\n<strong>Exclusive content from CARE Magazine</strong>', 'Hilton Head Regional Healthcare welcomes Riverside Women’s Care to Hilton Head Hospital', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'hilton-head-regional-healthcare-welcomes-riverside-womens-care-to-hilton-head-hospital', '', '', '2020-09-09 13:56:19', '2020-09-09 17:56:19', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45846', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45848, 4, '2020-09-09 13:57:22', '0000-00-00 00:00:00', '<h2>Fund Provides Copayment and Premium Assistance</h2>', 'HealthWell Foundation launches new fund to assist Medicare patients living with prostate cancer', '', 'draft', 'closed', 'closed', '', '', '', '', '2020-09-09 13:57:22', '2020-09-09 17:57:22', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45848', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45849, 4, '2020-09-09 13:59:27', '2020-09-09 17:59:27', '<h2>Fund Provides Copayment and Premium Assistance</h2>\r\nThe HealthWell Foundation®, an independent non-profit that provides a financial lifeline for inadequately insured Americans, has launched a new fund to provide copayment and premium assistance to Medicare patients living with prostate cancer. Through the fund, HealthWell will provide up to $8,000 in financial assistance for a 12-month grant period to eligible patients who have annual household incomes up to 500 percent of the federal poverty level.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n“A prostate cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming, scary, and costly. HealthWell’s new copay assistance program is a welcomed option to help patients better afford their prescribed treatment. Especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, financial barriers are more stressful than ever, and this new fund will provide a critical safety net for patients in need,\" said Jamie Bearse, CEO of ZERO - The End of Prostate Cancer.\r\n\r\nProstate cancer begins when cells in the prostate gland start to grow out of control. Some prostate cancers grow and spread quickly, but most grow slowly. Almost all prostate cancers are adenocarcinomas, which develop from the gland cells. According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in American men, behind only lung cancer. In 2020, the ACS estimates approximately 192,000 new prostate cancer cases will be diagnosed and over 33,000 deaths will occur as a result of the disease. Approximately 1 in 9 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. Prostate cancer is more likely to develop in older men and in African-American men. About 6 cases in 10 are diagnosed in men who are 65 or older, and it is rare in men under 40. The average age at diagnosis is about 66.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThere is a continued rise in the cost of cancer treatments. Addressing the critical need to relieve the financial burden for patients and their families face is paramount. Recognizing these financial disparities, especially among Medicare patients, and providing resources to enable access to treatments that would otherwise be prohibitive due to cost, will help allay the financial impact of a cancer diagnosis.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n“A prostate cancer diagnosis can be devastating to the patient and his family and decisions regarding treatments and the costs of those treatments can pose additional stress and anxiety, especially for patients on Medicare,” said Alan Klein, Chief Development Officer at the HealthWell Foundation. “We are particularly proud to add this fund to our growing list of available financial resources for the Medicare community. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we are now able to provide a financial lifeline to ensure that Medicare patients living with prostate cancer are able to start or continue critical, possibly lifesaving, treatments they otherwise would not be able to afford.”<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nTo determine eligibility and apply for financial assistance, visit HealthWell’s Prostate Cancer – Medicare Access Fund page. To learn how you can support this or other HealthWell programs, visit HealthWellFoundation.org.\r\n\r\nAdditional information and resources:\r\n\r\nthe HealthWell Foundation\r\n\r\nA nationally recognized, independent non-profit organization founded in 2003, the HealthWell Foundation has served as a safety net across over 70 disease areas for more than 500,000 underinsured patients. Since its inception, HealthWell has provided over $1.6 billion in grant support to access life-changing medical treatments patients otherwise would not be able to afford. HealthWell provides financial assistance to adults and children facing medical hardship resulting from gaps in their insurance that cause out-of-pocket medical expenses to escalate rapidly. HealthWell assists with the treatment-related cost-sharing obligations of these patients. HealthWell ranked 33rd on the 2019 Forbes list of the 100 Largest U.S. Charities and was recognized for its 100 percent fundraising efficiency. For more information, visit www.HealthWellFoundation.org.\r\n\r\nZERO – The End of Prostate Cancer\r\n\r\nZERO — The End of Prostate Cancer is the leading national nonprofit with the mission to end prostate cancer. ZERO advances research, improves the lives of men and families, and inspires action. We’re building Generation ZERO, the first generation of men free from prostate cancer, through our national run/walk series, education and patient support programs, and grassroots advocacy. ZERO is a 501(c)(3) philanthropic organization recognized with four out of four stars by Charity Navigator, accredited by the Better Business Bureau, with regional chapters across the country. We dedicate 86 cents of every dollar to research and programs. To learn more, visit: https://zerocancer.org/.\r\n\r\nTriage Cancer\r\n\r\nTriage Cancer is a national, nonprofit organization that provides education on the practical and legal issues that may impact individuals diagnosed with cancer and their caregivers, through free events, materials, and resources. Triage Cancer also offers an educational blog (https://TriageCancer.org/blog) and hosts CancerFinances.org, a toolkit to help people effectively navigate finances after a cancer diagnosis. Triage Cancer educates and empowers those diagnosed with cancer and their caregivers as they focus on living their best lives beyond diagnosis. Because for as long as there are questions, we’ll have answers.\r\n\r\n<em>Exclusive Content from CARE Magazine&nbsp;</em>', 'HealthWell Foundation launches new fund to assist Medicare patients living with prostate cancer', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'healthwell-foundation-launches-new-fund-to-assist-medicare-patients-living-with-prostate-cancer', '', '', '2020-09-09 13:59:27', '2020-09-09 17:59:27', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45849', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45851, 4, '2020-09-09 14:00:59', '2020-09-09 18:00:59', '<strong>By LAURA KAPONER</strong>\r\n\r\nFor a long time there existed a friction between law enforcement and those with mental health issues. The friction was rooted in a misunderstanding on both ends.\r\n\r\nIn 2004 NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) S.C. implemented a program to held build a bridge between these two communities.\r\n\r\nThe Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) originally known as \"The Memphis Model\" was first developed in 1988 and has since spread throughout the country. The CIT program includes members of law enforcement, mental health and addiction professionals, individuals who live with mental illness and/or addiction disorders, their families, and other advocates.\r\n\r\nUnfortunately individuals with mental disorders can end up in the criminal justice system because of the lack of understanding regarding their illness related behaviors. The CIT program encourages an alternative to aid in access to much needed medical treatment by altering the interactions between those with mental illnesses and the first responders. There is an emphasis on safety regarding all parties involved.\r\n\r\nResearch shows higher success rates in serious crisis situations within communities that actively participate in the CIT Program.\r\n\r\nSherri Cloud, NAMI S.C. CIT Director explains, \"South Carolina started the 5 Day CIT trainings in 2004. Currently we average about 20-24 5 day CIT trainings a year. Of course, that\'s in a year without COVID-19. We also have a two hour in-service class that we provide for first responders.\"\r\n\r\nCloud is the CIT director, but NAMI S.C. Executive Director Bill Lindsey overseas the program for South Carolina.\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Sheriff\'s Office became an active participant in the CIT program within the first couple of years the program was implemented in South Carolina.\r\n\r\nBefore the CIT program came to Beaufort options were limited to ambulance assistance when it came to calls related to those with mental health issues. Law enforcement would try their best to diffuse the situation, but lack of training made this difficult.\r\n\r\nStaff Sergeant Eric Angstadt has been with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office for more than 14 years. He explains, “the CIT program was very informative. Since I have been in law enforcement I would say that in the last 5 to 10 years, we have been handling more (mental health related) calls than when I started. It was very helpful to know that there are a lot of resources out there to assist law enforcement as well as the people we are trying to help.”\r\n\r\nThe CIT program helps build a bridge by showing the daily struggles of a person with mental illness as well as their loved ones. It can be a huge relief to see an officer with the designated CIT green pin on his uniform helping your loved one in a crisis situation.\r\n\r\nAngstadt says, “Whether you have two years or 15 years of law enforcement experience, I highly recommend CIT training.”\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office participation in the CIT program shows the efforts they are making to go above and beyond to serve their community.\r\n\r\nLaura Kaponer is a mental health advocate and blogger, as well as a volunteer with the local chapter of NAMI. You can find her on social media by searching #Laurakaponeris1in5.', 'CIT training benefits law enforcement, mentally ill', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'cit-training-benefits-law-enforcement-mentally-ill', '', '', '2020-09-09 14:00:59', '2020-09-09 18:00:59', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45851', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45853, 4, '2020-09-09 14:11:30', '2020-09-09 18:11:30', '<strong>From staff reports</strong>\r\n\r\nBeginning Friday, Sep. 4, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) began providing a school report that includes for every school both cumulative and rolling 30-day counts of confirmed COVID-19 cases among students, teachers and faculty members. The data will be updated on Tuesday and Friday afternoons.\r\n\r\nAs of Tuesday, Sept. 8, two schools in Beaufort County had reported cases of among students.\r\n\r\nLowcountry Montessori and May River High School have each reported less than five positive cases.\r\n\r\nBeaufort County School District began virtual learning Tuesday, Sept. 8.\r\n\r\nBeaufort Academy, which began in-person learning on August 12, has reported no positive cases, according to DHEC.\r\n\r\nThere were no cases reported among faculty.\r\n\r\nJohn Paul II and St. Peter’s Catholic are not listed in the report. Neither are the Department of Defense Education Activties (DoDEA) schools at Laurel Bay.\r\n\r\n<strong>DHEC clarifies CDC data</strong>\r\n\r\nOn Thursday, Sept. 3, DHEC attempted to clarify misunderstanding around newly released data from the U.S. Centers for Disease and Prevention Control (CDC) regarding deaths associated with COVID-19.\r\n\r\nProvisional death data updated by the CDC last week shows that for six percent of COVID-19 deaths, COVID-19 was the only cause of death mentioned. The remaining 94 percent of deaths were among people with other underlying or contributing conditions but COVID-19 was still a factor in the deaths.\r\n\r\nCause of death, as listed on a death certificate, includes an immediate cause, intermediate causes, underlying cause, and contributing conditions.\r\n\r\nA common example of cause of death involving COVID-19 would have acute respiratory distress syndrome as the immediate cause of death, which is the ultimate condition that caused the death. The intermediate cause of death would have been pneumonia, with COVID-19 as the underlying cause of death. The underlying cause of death is the condition that leads, via intermediate causes, to the immediate cause of death.\r\n\r\nContributing factors could have been asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), diabetes, or any other illness or condition that may have made the condition that was the cause of death worse than it would have been.\r\n\r\nThis is not new information. It’s been understood for quite some time that individuals with certain underlying conditions are at greater risk for severe illness and death, which is why DHEC provides underlying health conditions data, also called comorbidity information, for COVID-19-associated deaths on its county-level dashboard, under the “Deaths” data section.\r\n\r\n<b>THE LAST WEEK<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b>\r\n\r\n<b>Monday, Sept. 7</b>\r\n\r\n<b>New S.C. Cases: </b>590\r\n\r\n<b>S.C. deaths: </b>19\r\n\r\n<b>New Beaufort Co. Cases: </b>13\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort Co. deaths: </b>1\r\n\r\n<b>Percent Positive: </b>11.2\r\n\r\n<b>Sunday, Sept. 6</b>\r\n\r\n<b>New S.C. Cases: </b>603\r\n\r\n<b>S.C. deaths: </b>10\r\n\r\n<b>New Beaufort Co. Cases: </b>43\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort Co. deaths: </b>0\r\n\r\n<b>Percent Positive: </b>12.6\r\n\r\n<b>Saturday, Sept. 5</b>\r\n\r\n<b>New S.C. Cases: </b>918\r\n\r\n<b>S.C. deaths: </b>32\r\n\r\n<b>New Beaufort Co. Cases: </b>38\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort Co. deaths: </b>0\r\n\r\n<b>Percent Positive: </b>12.7\r\n\r\n<b>Friday, Sept. 4</b>\r\n\r\n<b>New S.C. Cases: </b>1,511\r\n\r\n<b>S.C. deaths: </b>37\r\n\r\n<b>New Beaufort Co. Cases: </b>37\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort Co. deaths: </b>2\r\n\r\n<b>Percent Positive: </b>18.3\r\n\r\n<b>Thursday, Sept. 3</b>\r\n\r\n<b>New S.C. Cases: </b>1,084\r\n\r\n<b>S.C. deaths: </b>12\r\n\r\n<b>New Beaufort Co. Cases: </b>38\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort Co. deaths: </b>0\r\n\r\n<b>Percent Positive: </b>16.5\r\n\r\n<b>Wednesday, Sept. 2</b>\r\n\r\n<b>New S.C. Cases: </b>601\r\n\r\n<b>S.C. deaths: </b>26\r\n\r\n<b>New Beaufort Co. Cases: </b>18\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort Co. deaths: </b>1\r\n\r\n<b>Percent Positive: </b>19.6\r\n\r\n<b>Tuesday, Sept. 1</b>\r\n\r\n<b>New S.C. Cases: </b>761\r\n\r\n<b>S.C. deaths: </b>37\r\n\r\n<b>New Beaufort Co. Cases: </b>30\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort Co. deaths: </b>1\r\n\r\n<b>Percent Positive: </b>22.4\r\n\r\n<b>THE NUMBERS<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b>\r\n\r\nFrom S.C. DHEC\r\n\r\n<b>Totals</b>\r\n\r\nAs of Monday, Sept. 7\r\n\r\n<b>S.C. confirmed cases: </b>123,552\r\n\r\n<b>S.C. probable cases: </b>2,055\r\n\r\n<b>S.C. confirmed deaths: </b>2,767\r\n\r\n<b>S.C. probable deaths: </b>140\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort County cases: </b>4,949\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort County deaths: </b>69\r\n\r\n<b>THE AVERAGES</b>\r\n\r\n<b>Last week’s 7-day avg. new cases, state: </b>866.9\r\n\r\n<b>Previous week’s 7-day avg. new cases, state: </b>782.7\r\n\r\n<b>Two weeks ago’s 7-day avg. new cases, state: </b>755.6\r\n\r\n<b>Three weeks ago’s 7-day avg. new cases, state: </b>790.9\r\n\r\n<b>Four weeks ago’s 7-day avg. new cases, state: </b>1074.4\r\n\r\n<b>Five weeks ago’s 7-day avg. new cases, state: </b>1,418.1\r\n\r\n<b>Six weeks ago’s 7-day avg. new cases, state: </b>1,449.6\r\n\r\n<b>Seven weeks ago’s 7-day avg. new cases, state: </b>1,860.2\r\n\r\n<b>Eight weeks ago’s 7-day avg. new cases, state: </b>1,663.1\r\n\r\n<b>Nine weeks ago’s 7-day avg. new cases, state: </b>1,604.1\r\n\r\n<b>10 weeks ago’s 7-day avg. new cases, state: </b>1,263.6\r\n\r\n<b>Last week’s 7-day average new cases, county: </b>31.0\r\n\r\n<b>Previous week’s 7-day average new cases, county: </b>23.1\r\n\r\n<b>Two weeks ago’s 7-day average new cases, county: </b>29.0\r\n\r\n<b>Three weeks ago’s 7-day average new cases, county: </b>35.7\r\n\r\n<b>Four weeks ago’s 7-day average new cases, county: </b>65.4\r\n\r\n<b>Five weeks ago’s 7-day average new cases, county: </b>83.3\r\n\r\nS<b>ix weeks ago’s 7-day average new cases, county: </b>83.9\r\n\r\n<b>Seven weeks ago’s 7-day average new cases, county: </b>72.4\r\n\r\n<b>Eight weeks ago’s 7-day average new cases, county: </b>72.6\r\n\r\n<b>Nine weeks ago’s 7-day average new cases, county: </b>52.4\r\n\r\n<b>10 weeks ago’s 7-day average new cases, county: </b>38.9', 'Lowcountry Montessori reports COVID-19 cases', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'lowcountry-montessori-reports-covid-19-cases', '', '', '2020-09-09 14:11:30', '2020-09-09 18:11:30', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45853', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(45855, 4, '2020-09-09 14:12:33', '2020-09-09 18:12:33', '<strong>From staff reports</strong>\r\n\r\nAgriculture Technology Campus, a joint venture project between Mastronardi, Clear Water Farms, LiDestri Food and Drink and GEM Opportunity Zone Fund, announced plans Wednesday, Sept. 2, to establish a state-of-the-art 1,000-acre agriculture technology campus in Hampton County.\r\n\r\nThe combined $314 million investment is expected to create more than 1,500 new jobs over the next five years.\r\n\r\nThe Agriculture Technology Campus will include greenhouses for locally grown, pesticide-free tomatoes, leafy greens, blueberries and other produce; a 150,000-square-foot distribution center; and a co-packing facility. This announcement marks one of the largest agriculture investments in South Carolina history.\r\n\r\nLiDestri Food and Drink, a leading food, beverage and spirits co-packing company, will lead the co-packing facility. This facility will allow both campus growers and other South Carolina farmers to process produce, making items such as salsa, pesto and other products. LiDestri Food and Drink will handle the processing, packaging, shipping and logistical needs for the Agriculture Technology Campus.\r\n\r\nThis controlled environment food production model helps meet the demand of grocery chains and consumers for fresh and reliable produce. The model of growing and sourcing locally grown foods helps ensure food supply chain security, which has been amplified during the COVID-19 pandemic, and minimizes operating expenses through co-location.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe campus is expected to be operational in 2022 with full operation expected by 2025. Individuals interested in joining the Agriculture Technology Campus or LiDestri Food and Drink team should visit https://www.agtechcampus.com/.', 'Agriculture Technology Campus in Hampton County to create more than 1,500 jobs', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'agriculture-technology-campus-in-hampton-county-to-create-more-than-1500-jobs', '', '', '2020-09-09 14:12:33', '2020-09-09 18:12:33', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=45855', 0, 'post', '', 0);
