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(31139, 4, '2017-02-02 21:46:32', '2017-02-03 02:46:32', '<b>Dataw Island named top community of year</b>\r\n\r\nReal Estate Scorecard has named Dataw Island a 2017 Bliss Award winner for Best South Carolina Community of the Year.\r\n\r\nReal Estate Scorecard provides in-depth research and candid insight into the overall happiness and satisfaction of over 390 master planned communities in the Southeast. Each year, they honor the best with a Bliss Award in 15 categories, including Happiest Community in America.\r\n\r\nFor the last decade, the Lowcountry continues to be one of the fastest growing regions in the South, according to Real Estate Scorecard.\r\n\r\nMaster planned communities didn’t come onto the scene until the early 1980s, and Dataw Island was one of the first master planned communities built in the area.\r\n\r\nLocated about 15 minutes from the downtown Beaufort waterfront, the South Carolina community is almost completely surrounded by water and it’s gated. The Beaufort real estate development has a large retirement population, yet the island is not age restricted.\r\n\r\nIn addition to the nearly 100 member-based clubs and groups in which members are philanthropically involved, there are also sports, including golf, tennis and croquet in this golf-cart-friendly community.\r\n\r\nAmenities are extensive. The recently updated 40,000-square-foot clubhouse overlooks a saltwater marsh filled with birdlife. Jenkins Creek feeds into the marsh and is an offshoot of the Harbor River.\r\n\r\nNear the marina, the Dataw Island Community Center houses its fitness center, indoor swimming pool and classrooms. The deep-water marina has a boatyard, boat lift, storage, provisions store and showers.\r\n\r\nThe average home price in 2016 was $414,000, a dramatic increase from 2015 where homes averaged $319,000. Homes range from the $150s to over $1.5 million.\r\n\r\nIf folks don’t want to build, re-sales are available from the mid $100’s to just over a million dollars. Membership to the club is required. Club dues are around $300 a month. POA fees are $200 a month for a traditional single-family home.\r\n\r\nVisit www.dataw.com or call 843-838-3838.\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort offering online </b><b>license renewal help</b>\r\n\r\nThe new year brings a new way for companies to renew their business licenses with the city of Beaufort through an online payment service. To help area businesses with the optional online system, city leaders have scheduled drop-in workshops at City Hall.\r\n\r\nParticipants should bring their own laptop or tablet, but it is not required to establish an account and accessibility.\r\n\r\nThe drop-in workshops are scheduled for:\r\n\r\n• 8:30-10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7 and Feb. 14\r\n• 4-5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9 and Feb. 16\r\n\r\n<b>Real estate office adds </b><b>to Beaufort sales team</b>\r\n\r\nNancy Hansen has joined the sales team at Weichert, Realtors-Coastal Properties.\r\n\r\nShe and her husband relocated to Beaufort in 2008. Following a successful career in the telecommunications industry, Hansen joined Weichert Realtors in New Jersey in 2004 as a sales associate and earned the Accredited Buyer’s Representative designation in 2005.\r\n\r\nHansen is based in the Beaufort office and can be reached at 843-441-8685.', 'Business briefs for February 2nd-8th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'business-briefs-for-february-2nd-8th', '', '', '2017-02-05 21:49:28', '2017-02-06 02:49:28', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=31139', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(31140, 4, '2017-02-02 21:47:29', '2017-02-03 02:47:29', '<h3>By Dr. Stephen Durham</h3>\r\nThe mouth is where the body’s inner workings meet the outside world more closely than anywhere else.\r\n\r\nNot only is it the portal for our nourishment, but for most of us it is also our primary instrument for communicating with each other.\r\n\r\nThe teeth, the gums and the tender tissue around them team up to make an essential system for health.\r\n\r\nIt is a complex system, however, and the chances for invasion and infection are part of its working environment.\r\n\r\nSo finding a dentist who can help you build a better understanding of it is important, because peace of mind is one of the best outcomes of good dentistry.\r\n\r\nIt begins with finding a dentist who can be your most effective source of information.\r\n\r\n<b>Trust is essential </b>\r\n\r\nToday’s dental office has replaced old-fashioned X-rays with digital imaging and other techniques that show you and the dentist exactly what’s wrong faster, easier and more accurately than we even imagined in\r\ntimes past.\r\n\r\nBut better imaging and other tests are only the tools of today’s patient education.\r\n\r\nThe careful consultation you receive is the foundation of moving forward effectively. It empowers you to proceed with confidence and understanding.\r\n\r\nYou are the boss.\r\n\r\nIt is your understanding of the choices available that puts you in the driver’s seat. Trusting the dentist who advises you is essential.\r\n\r\nYour initial consultation is a great indicator of whether this is a professional relationship that suits you.\r\n\r\nA practice that consults with compassion, with understanding of you as a person, is in a far better position to present you with options for treatment that make sense to you.\r\n\r\nAnd a practice that knows you by name when you arrive, that personalizes each visit by knowing the things that make you feel comfortable – that practice can perform the skills of dentistry in a way that assures you of poise and confidence.\r\n\r\n<i>A recipient of the 2012 Mastership Award from the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), Dr. Stephen Durham is a graduate of Clemson University and the Medical University of South Carolina College of Dental Medicine. He is a past recipient of the LVI Fellowship Award for Neuromuscular and Cosmetic Dentistry. Durham practices at Durham Dental at Town Center in Beaufort. For more information, visit his website at www.DrStephenDurham.com or call 843-379-5400.</i>', 'Do your homework for best dental care', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'do-your-homework-for-best-dental-care', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:30:06', '2018-07-12 15:30:06', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=31140', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(31144, 4, '2017-02-02 21:49:40', '2017-02-03 02:49:40', '<h3>Staff reports</h3>\r\nThe popular fourth annual Chilly Bean Run and Chili Cookoff will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 4.\r\n\r\nThe event, a fundraiser for Beaufort Academy’s Parents Association, is always held on the Saturday before Super Bowl Sunday. It will be held in the Coosaw Point neighborhood on Lady\'s Island in Beaufort.\r\n\r\n“Coosaw Point is the reason we can have this event and the biggest reason for the success of the event so far,” said race director Shannon Roberts. “The waterfront venue amongst the centurion live oaks is spectacular. This will be our fourth year, and the Gallant family, along with the residents of Coosaw Point, go all out to make sure the runners and guests feel the warmth and beauty that abounds in this neighborhood.”\r\n\r\nRunners can choose between two USATF certified distance,: 5K or 10K,  and will be chip timed by Palmetto Running Company. Walkers, runners, families, kids and dogs are all encouraged to participate.\r\n\r\nThe race is (leashed) dog-friendly.\r\n\r\nThe race offers fun award categories, such as Furthest Distance Traveled To Run; Oldest Participant; Youngest Participant; First Military Finisher; First Dog to cross the finish line; and First Stroller.\r\n\r\nKid-friendly awards include the breakdown of smaller age award categories for male and female: 8 and under, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-16, 17-18.\r\n\r\nThe other awards are standard: top finisher male/female in 10-year age groups.\r\n\r\nAll participants get a free ticket to the chili cookoff after-party, and runners over age 21 receive a free recovery beer after the race.\r\n\r\nLast year\'s race sold out at over 500 runners, and based on current registrations, organizers expect another sellout.\r\n\r\nPre-register at Runsignup.com. Race day registration is available, but has sold out for the past two years.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/A_L2228-e1486349959129.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-31155\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-31155\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/A_L2228-e1486349959129.jpg\" alt=\"_A_L2228\" width=\"3105\" height=\"4432\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<b>The after-party</b>\r\n\r\nKnown for its afterparty, the Chilly Bean Run &amp; Chili Cookoff will once again feature a DJ Donna warmup and runner send-off, live music by The Bull Grapes, and all-you-can eat chili cooked by amateurs and pro chefs from local restaurants.\r\n\r\nCraft beer, kid’s plates and other concessions will be available for sale.\r\n\r\n“I think a fun after-party is key to a fun, successful race event,” said Roberts. “People like to mill around after a race and bask in the glow of their accomplishment. Runners are an enthusiastically hungry and social bunch and we love an opportunity to celebrate together after suffering together. ”\r\n\r\nGuests can also enter their best chili recipe in the amateur division of the chili cookoff after-party.\r\n\r\nA chili cookoff ticket is $10, and a bottomless beer cup is $15 for one, $20 for two.\r\n\r\nThis year\'s event benefits CAPA, the Child Abuse and Prevention Association in Beaufort. Proceeds from the race will be used to purchase computer equipment as well as other needed school supplies for the study rooms at the CAPA Open Arms Children\'s home. CAPA’s mission is to break the destructive cycle of child abuse and neglect by equipping parents, children, and their caregivers with necessary skills, knowledge and values.\r\n\r\nVisit www.capabeaufort.org.\r\n\r\nThe Chilly Bean Run event organizers as well as the Beaufort Academy Parent\'s Association will also use funds to provide school supplies for local children in need.\r\n\r\nFor more on the race and after-party, visit www.getchilly.org.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/chili1.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-31162\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-31162\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/chili1.jpg\" alt=\"chili1\" width=\"5472\" height=\"3648\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/runners.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-31164\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-31164\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/runners.jpg\" alt=\"runners\" width=\"5472\" height=\"3648\" /></a>', 'GET CHILLY', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'get-chilly', '', '', '2017-02-05 22:04:49', '2017-02-06 03:04:49', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=31144', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(31145, 4, '2017-02-02 21:49:56', '2017-02-03 02:49:56', '<b>Salvation Army launches </b><b>fund drive campaign</b>\r\n\r\nEvery day the Salvation Army assists those in need with food, clothing and emergency assistance.\r\n\r\nWith the help of its supporters in 2016, it was able to provide life-saving services to the hungry, those at risk of becoming homeless, some who are homeless, and hopeless families and individuals in Beaufort and surrounding Lowcountry counties.\r\n\r\n“That’s why our February Annual Fund Drive Campaign is so important,” said Major Bryan Tatterson of Beaufort. “Our goal is to raise $20,000 to support 250 people in the next 30 days. We want to be ready to respond to those who need our help in 2017, and with the support of our friends in the Lowcountry, we will.”\r\n\r\nIn the coming year, the Salvation Army expects to:\r\n\r\n• Provide more than 3,600 meals to hungry men, women and children in Beaufort County.\r\n\r\n• Help with rent, utility assistance, medicine and food for more than 700 families in need.\r\n\r\n• Visit over 1,000 lonely, hurting people in senior citizen and nursing homes as well as correctional facilities through its outreach programs.\r\n\r\n• Give disadvantaged children the opportunity to experience a summer camp at Camp Walter Johnson.\r\n\r\nTo donate, call 843-524-3727, option 5, or 1-800-SAL-ARMY. Donations can also be mailed to The Salvation Army, P.O. Box 105, Beaufort, SC 29901. They can also be made online at www.salvationarmycarolinas.org/beaufort.\r\n\r\n<b>Bridge work continues </b><b>through Feb. 3</b>\r\n\r\nSingle-lane closures on Okatie Highway (S.C.170) east and west will be extended through Friday, Feb. 3.\r\n\r\nThe lane closures are necessary for repair work on the bridges over the Broad and Chechessee rivers.\r\n\r\nBarricades, cones, signs and flashing arrows will be utilized for the work zone.\r\n\r\nThe public is asked to exercise caution while driving through the area.\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort publishes </b><b>draft of city code</b>\r\n\r\nThe city of Beaufort has published a new draft of the Beaufort Code. The draft considers nearly 700 comments heard during meetings held in the spring and summer of 2016.\r\n\r\nTo accompany the code update, an updated zoning map and an updated list of public comments are being provided.\r\n\r\nA detailed list of changes prompted by those public comments has been incorporated into the comments list for easier tracking of the comments and an understanding of what action was taken in this latest draft to address them.\r\n\r\nFor the code draft, the zoning map and public comments, visit www.cityofbeaufort.org and click on “Beaufort Code” in the Quick Links on the right.\r\n\r\nA schedule of public meetings and the formal public review process is pending.\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Planning Department has been working on an update to its Unified Development Ordinance, which was adopted in 2003.\r\n\r\nDuring 2015 and 2016, the city hosted a number of public meetings to review drafts of the Beaufort Code.\r\n\r\n<b>Free tax assistance </b><b>available for tax season</b>\r\n\r\nThe Lowcountry Area Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Coalition is offering free income tax assistance in Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, and Jasper counties for low- to-moderate income, elderly and limited English proficient (LEP) individuals and families.\r\n\r\nTax preparation help will be available through Tuesday, April 18, at a number of locations throughout Northern Beaufort County.\r\n\r\nFor locations or to schedule an appointment, call 843-321-9071.\r\n\r\n<b>Project on Lady’s Island </b><b>will improve water service</b>\r\n\r\nIn an effort to improve water service on Lady’s Island, Beaufort-Jasper Water &amp; Sewer Authority has contracted with Malphrus Utilities to install new pipelines along Sam’s Point Road.\r\n\r\nThis project will continue through late February/early March, and will involve some late-night lane closures, which should cause minimal impact to residents of the area. BJWSA and Malphrus Utilities ask that motorists use extra caution as they encounter construction crews in the area.\r\n\r\nQuestions about the project may be directed to BJWSA at 843-987-9213.\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort Conservation District receives grant </b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Soil &amp; Water Conservation District has received a Lowcountry RC &amp; D (Resource Conservation &amp; Development) Youth Environmental Education Grant to provide 40 Environmental Education Programs in Beaufort area schools and organizations to promote conservation awareness and education.\r\n\r\nThe Lowcountry RC &amp; D Board sells seeds to landowners for wildlife habitat to fund education projects throughout South Carolina.\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Conservation District has developed over 20 standards-based environmental science programs on topics that include water quality, animals, plants, species, habitats, conservation, safety, etc.\r\n\r\nVisit www.beaufortconservationdistrict.org or contact the district at 843-522-8100 orbswcd@islc.net.\r\n\r\n<b>Leadership group takes </b><b>part in Government Day</b>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_31146\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"5184\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/government-day.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-31146\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-31146\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/government-day.jpg\" alt=\"Beaufort Mayor Billy Keyserling, Hilton Head Mayor David Bennett, Bluffton Mayor Lisa Sulka and Port Royal Mayor Sam Murray discuss local issues with the 2017 class of the Beaufort County Senior Leadership Program. 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Photo by Steve Brown.[/caption]\r\n\r\nBeaufort Country Senior Leadership (BCSL) participants received a unique peek into city and county government during Government Day on Jan. 25.\r\n\r\nGovernment Day followed two sessions of Beaufort history.\r\n\r\n\"With the first two weeks of the program covering Beaufort\'s history, it follows that Government Day helps participants understand the structure and leadership of Beaufort County,” said Ed Pappas, BCSL volunteer leader.\r\n\r\nTo prepare participants for the vast amount of information that they received on Government Day, the planning committee put together a list of local town, city and other governmental websites for participants to become familiar with ahead of time.\r\n\r\nCommittee Chairman Chuck Newton said, \"These websites, in many instances, are not brochure material, but rather transactional sites on which city and county residents can do business: explore official records, submit information, pay taxes and much more. In today\'s world, access and use of such resources is increasingly how government does business.\"\r\n\r\nThe day also included a tour of the County Courthouse and other presentations.', 'News briefs for February 2nd-8th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '31145-2', '', '', '2017-02-05 21:53:14', '2017-02-06 02:53:14', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=31145', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(31149, 4, '2017-02-02 21:53:33', '2017-02-03 02:53:33', '[caption id=\"attachment_31151\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"600\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/queen-quet.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-31151\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-31151\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/queen-quet.jpg\" alt=\"Queen Quet signs copies of her book.\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" /></a> Queen Quet signs copies of her book.[/caption]\r\n<h3>By Kat Walsh</h3>\r\nOn Dec. 21, 1996, St. Helena Island native Marquetta L. Goodwine launched the Gullah/Geechee Sea Island Coalition at the Spiritual Rhythms Gallery in Brooklyn, N.Y.\r\n\r\nOne year later, the national organization opened the Hunnuh Home: Gullah/Geechee Research Center on St. Helena Island, and has operated from that base since that time.\r\n\r\nThe Gullah-Geechee people officially came together to declare themselves as a nation on July 2, 2000, and, with international observers and media present, they elected Goodwine as their first “head pun de boddee” (head of state) and official spokesperson, granting her the title of Queen Quet, chieftess and head-of-state for the Gullah-Geechee Nation.\r\n\r\nNow, to celebrate 20 years as the premiere advocacy organization for Gullah-Geechee people worldwide – and in part to celebrate Black History Month – the Gullah/Geechee Sea Island Coalition will host 20 different events as a part of #GullahGeechee2020.\r\n\r\nThese events include:\r\n\r\n• Gullah/Geechee Knows Emanuel: A Gullah/Geechee Story: 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, The Pointe Center, 4870 Piedmont Ave., North Charleston.\r\n\r\nThe February event, which coordinates with Black History Month, takes the audience on a journey through the GullahGeechee memories of the history of Emmanuel in Charleston, from the founding of Emanuel AME by Denmark Vesey and Gullah Jack to the tragic shooting of nine of its members in 2015. Proceeds go to the Gullah Geechee Angel Network.\r\n\r\n• Gullah/Geechee: Africa’s Seed in the Winds of the Diaspora: Noon to 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6, USCB Center for the Arts.\r\n\r\nAs part of the monthly Books Sandwiched In, sponsored by the Friends of Beaufort County Library, Queen Quet will present from her series “Gullah/Geechee: Africa’s Seed in the Winds of the Diaspora.” The historical-musical presentation will be followed by a book signing.\r\n\r\n• Gullah/Geechee Volunteer Month: March 1-31.\r\n\r\nGroups interested in contributing their time and expertise to assisting with work on the grounds of the Gullah-Geechee Nation are invited to be part of a transformational community service learning opportunity.\r\n\r\n• The Black Folks Land Legacy Conference: Beyond 40 Acres: March 10-12, St. Helena Branch Library.\r\n\r\nSponsored by the Gullah/Geechee Sea Island Coalition, the inaugural Black Folks Land Legacy Conference tells the story of black land ownership, self-sufficiency and subsistence.\r\n\r\n• Gittin Ready fa de Gullah/Geechee Family Reunion: An Interactive Family Collections Digitization and Protection Workshop: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 25, St. Helena Branch Library.\r\n\r\nSponsored by the SC Humanities Council, this free workshop features sessions covering living culture, archiving and cultural heritage resources.\r\n\r\n• Coastal Cultures Conference: Sustaining Cultural Heritage as the Climate Changes, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 22, St. Helena Branch Library.\r\n\r\nThe Gullah/Geechee Sustainability Think Tank hosts a family friendly day of education about coastal and human health, seafood safety and sustainability.\r\n\r\nUpcoming summer events include Gullah/Geechee Nation Appreciation Week and the Gullah/Geechee Nation International Music &amp; Movement Festival.\r\n\r\nFor more information and registration for all listed events, visit www.gullahgeecheenation.com or contact GullGeeCo@aol.com.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Screen-Shot-2017-02-05-at-9.54.22-PM.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-31152\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-31152\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Screen-Shot-2017-02-05-at-9.54.22-PM.png\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2017-02-05 at 9.54.22 PM\" width=\"792\" height=\"828\" /></a>', 'Gullah/Geechee Sea Island Coalition celebrates 20 years', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'gullahgeechee-sea-island-coalition-celebrates-20-years', '', '', '2017-02-05 21:55:41', '2017-02-06 02:55:41', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=31149', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(31154, 4, '2017-02-02 21:30:57', '2017-02-03 02:30:57', '<h3>Staff reports</h3>\r\nBurton fire officials have taken note of a recent Info-Gram from the Emergency Management and Response-Information Sharing &amp; Analysis Center, which states an article in “Rumiyah,” a propaganda magazine produced by the Islamic State, called for pyroterrorism and encouraged the setting of fires in populated and forested areas.\r\n\r\nTerrorists have studied fire as a weapon for over a decade because of its ease of use, effectiveness, low costs and the low risk of apprehension, according to the fire department.\r\n\r\nArticles encouraging use of fire as a weapon have appeared on known terrorist blogs and Al-Qaida’s “Inspire” magazine.\r\n\r\nBurton fire officials are hoping to reshape the public’s perception of fire as no longer an unfortunate community event, but as the weapon it can be, and in doing so asks the public to support local fire departments.\r\n\r\n“This new global war on terrorism lies down any street in any community,” said Burton firefighter Daniel Byrne, “and firefighters are not only the first responders to these events, but also the first line of defense against pyroterrorism.”\r\n\r\nByrne said the public’s support for fire codes, sprinkler systems and departmental budgets are more important now than ever.\r\n\r\n“While the (forest) fires in Tennessee were not the result of terrorism, but simply two boys with matches, we all watched how devastating, costly and resource taxing those fires were.\"', 'Report: Terrorists encourage  use of fire  as weapon', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'report-terrorists-encourage-use-of-fire-as-weapon', '', '', '2017-02-05 22:02:58', '2017-02-06 03:02:58', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=31154', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(31157, 4, '2017-02-02 21:57:40', '2017-02-03 02:57:40', '<em>Photo above: Charles Gay walks back to the fuel pump to pump diesel fuel to a waiting shrimp trawler. Despite losing 300 feet of dock to Hurricane Matthew, some of the old dock is still useable. Photo by Bob Sofaly.</em>\r\n<h2><b>Local shrimper still trying to recover after Hurricane Matthew</b></h2>\r\n<h3>By Bob Sofaly</h3>\r\nGay Fish Company on St. Helena Island has survived just about everything man and Mother Nature has thrown at it. But when Hurricane Matthew came through last October, it may have been too much for the old shrimp dock to bear.\r\n\r\n“It’s going to take a couple miracles to save us,” said Charles Gay, owner of Gay Fish Co. “I don’t know. We have seriously put it on the market to be sold (as a last resort). If it doesn’t sell, then we’ll have to do something.\r\n\r\n“You used to could do all right,” he said of the shrimping industry. “It was fun. There were a lot of good people in it. There are still some good people in it. But it’s not like it used to be.\r\n\r\n“I’m just tired.”\r\n\r\nGay said the dock was started by his father in 1948 on Ward’s Creek. They kept adding on to the dock a little at a time.\r\n\r\nAt its peak in the 1970s through the ’80s, Gay Fish Co. had 21 shrimp boats tied three abreast to the dock. Today there are three boats supplying Gay’s with shrimp.\r\n\r\nCompetition from foreign markets has taken its toll as well.\r\n\r\n“I have a good friend who said he’d rather go to a grocery store and get whatever they got than drive all the way out here to get fresh shrimp,” said Gay.\r\n\r\nFresh and local just doesn’t mean as much, he said.\r\n\r\n“Why would someone go buy groceries and then come all the way out here for shrimp?”\r\n\r\nGay said fuel costs, competition from foreign markets and declining catches make shrimping a tough business.\r\n\r\n“People said we over-shrimped the area. That’s just not so.”\r\n\r\nGays blames the crowding of waterfront homes with their obligatory private docks and the endless numbers of golf courses springing up along the water and the chemical pollution they dump into the water for the smaller catches.\r\n\r\nBut it was Matthew that drove in the death nail.\r\n\r\n“We thought the storm was going to stay 40 miles out to sea. So we left two shrimp boats tied to the dock. But then we heard it was coming into Pritchard’s Island. It was too late,” he said.\r\n\r\nGay said the boats themselves withstood the storm with little damage. But 300 feet of dock got destroyed in one night that took from 1948 to build.\r\n\r\n“I can’t rebuild that,” he said, looking at the floor. “It will take more than $100,000 to fix just the dock.”\r\n\r\nHe said part of the roof had been ripped off and damage to the building itself pushed the cost to more than $300,000.\r\n\r\nBut Gay said he isn’t finished yet.\r\n\r\n“If I close down, half a dozen good people will lose their jobs,” not to mention the boat crews and the part-time folks who head the shrimp.\r\n\r\n“I’m going to keep my last three boats running on what’s left of the dock and stay open as long as I can and do what I can with what I got left and build it a little here and little there. I just can’t shut it down.”', 'Fighting for survival', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'fighting-for-survival', '', '', '2017-02-05 21:59:41', '2017-02-06 02:59:41', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=31157', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(31167, 4, '2017-02-09 11:38:46', '2017-02-09 16:38:46', '<b>Penn Center presents </b><b>historical art show</b>\r\n\r\nPenn Center celebrates Black History Month with the opening of \"Been Here Before,” a compilation of artistic works and historical representations by 12 accomplished Gullah African Diaspora Artist (GADA).\r\n\r\nThe York W. Bailey Museum will open this exhibition with a reception at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10. \"Been Here Before\" will be on exhibit through Tuesday, May 30.\r\n\r\nFor further information, email Diane Britton Dunham at GullahADA@gmail.com, call Penn Center at 843-838-2474 or email info@penncenter.com.\r\n\r\n<b>New production </b><b>to open at The Shed</b>\r\n\r\nCoastal Stage Productions will present “Sylvia,” which opens Friday, Feb. 10, at The Shed in Port Royal. The production cast and crew is comprised entirely of Beaufort and Jasper county volunteers.\r\n\r\nCoastal Stage Productions is a locally owned, traveling theatre company based in Ridgeland. Tickets are available at www.sylviaportroyal.bpt.me.\r\n\r\n<b>Music for organ, brass </b><b>to be held at church</b>\r\n\r\nCharles D. Frost, organist, and the Charleston Symphony Brass Quintet will present a recital of music for organ and brass at 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12, at Sea Island Presbyterian Church, 81 Lady’s Island Drive, Beaufort.\r\n\r\nThe program will feature a variety of styles of music, including works by Gabrieli, Campra, Strauss, Pinkham and Gigout.\r\n\r\nThe quintet will also perform “The Girl in the Flaxen Hair” by Debussy, selections from “Westside Story” by Bernstein, and “Three-cornered Hat” by deFalla. Frost will perform Bach’s “Toccata in F Major.”\r\n\r\nDonations will be appreciated. For more information, contact Frost at 843-525-0696 or cfrost@seaislandpresbyterian.org.\r\n\r\n<b>Monday Night is Movie Night returns to USCB </b>\r\n\r\nOscar-Nominated Shorts in Animation will be presented at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13, at the USCB Center for the Arts at 801 Carteret St. in Beaufort.\r\n\r\nAll seats are $6 and tickets will be available at the door. There will be a variety of animated shorts shown. Visit www.uscbcenterforthearts.com.\r\n\r\n<b>Books Sandwiched In </b><b>offers discussions</b>\r\n\r\nThe Books Sandwiched In (BSI) series, sponsored by the Friends of the Beaufort Library, is returning with local authors, well-known community leaders and Gullah experts lined up as presenters for these free events.\r\n\r\nWith a wide-range of book selection and subject matter, the series has attracted large audiences for the past 30 years.\r\n\r\nHeld at the University of South Carolina Beaufort’s Center for the Performing Arts, the series schedule also leaves time after each presentation for audience questions and answers.\r\n\r\nAlthough the programs start at noon, doors open at 11:30 a.m. so that attendees can meet the presenter, chat with other book lovers and enjoy complimentary coffee and cookies.\r\n\r\nAll BSI events take place at the USCB Center for Performing Arts at 801 Carteret St. in Beaufort.\r\n\r\nFollowing is the calendar. All events take place on Mondays:\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">• Feb. 13: Andy Beall presents “Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind\" by Yuval Noah Harari.</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">• Feb. 20: Jim Jordan presents his book “Penny Savannah:  A Tale of Civil War Georgia.”</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">• Feb. 27: Ray McBride presents “The Immortal Irishman: The Irish Revolutionary Who Became an American Hero” by Timothy Egan.</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">• March 6: Beverley Porter presents “When Breath Becomes Air” by Paul Kalanthi.</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">• March 13: Lynn Markovich Bryant presents her book \"I\'m Black and I\'m Proud.\"</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">• March 20: Gene Rugala presents “United States of Jihad: Investigating America\'s Homegrown Terrorists” by Peter Bergen.</p>\r\nFor more information, contact Lolita Huckaby Watson at 843-812-6490 or at bftbay@gmail.com.\r\n\r\n<b>Audubon club offering </b><b>plantation field trip</b>\r\n\r\nThe Fripp Audubon club is sponsoring a guided field trip to the Nemours Plantation on Tuesday, Feb. 21.\r\n\r\nNemours Plantation was created by Eugene DuPont III and includes almost 10,000 acres. Located in northern Beaufort County, the plantation contains a rich diversity of habitats including remnant rice fields, fresh and brackish water marshes, upland pine and hardwood forests, bottomland hardwoods and cypress/tupelo forests.\r\n\r\nThe plantation lies within the Ashepoo, Combahee and Edisto (ACE) River Basin which is listed by The Nature Conservancy as “one of the last great places.”\r\n\r\nParticipants should dress accordingly for the weather. They will be touring in an open trailer with bench seating and possibly getting out to walk (minimally) to birding spots. Bring binoculars, bug spray, sunscreen, water, snacks etc.\r\n\r\nSpotting scopes will be available, but participants are welcome to bring their own.  Participants are also welcome to bring lunches and enjoy them on the plantation’s grounds after the tour.\r\n\r\nRestrooms are available, as well as a refrigerator for storing lunches.\r\n\r\nThe tour is limited to 20 people, who will meet in the parking lot adjacent to the Lady’s Island McDonald’s for an 8 a.m. departure. To sign-up, send an e-mail to frippaudubonclub@gmail.com.\r\n\r\n<b>The Gloriosa Trio </b><b>to headline on Feb. 26</b>\r\n\r\nThe Fripp Island Friends of Music will host the Gloriosa Trio at 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26.\r\n\r\nGloriosa, the beautiful flame lily, is an apt name for a trio that never fails  to fire up an audience. Pianist Yoonie Han, violinist Jennifer Carsillo and cellist Kevin Bate are experienced musicians known for carefully-crafted programs and exuberant performances.\r\n\r\nThey have received rave reviews for their musical imagination and feel for complex structures.\r\n\r\nThe concert will be held in the Fripp Community Center, 205 Tarpon Blvd. Tickets at the door are $25 for adult; students are free. This event includes a catered reception. Visit www.frippfriendsofmusic.com or call 843-263-5916.\r\n\r\n<b>Civil War re-enactment </b><b>coming to Beaufort</b>\r\n\r\nThe Second Annual Living History Encampment will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 4, at the Beaufort History Museum’s Arsenal Courtyard at 713 Craven St.\r\n\r\nUnion forces who occupied Beaufort during the Civil War after the Battle of Port Royal Sound  (Nov. 7, 1861) will be brought to life by more than 20 re-enactors arriving from several states.\r\n\r\nThey will stage an encampment in the walled courtyard space and provide a unique opportunity for people of all ages to interact with the soldiers and to learn firsthand how life was lived in Beaufort during the Civil War.\r\n\r\nThe museum is partnering with other Beaufort organizations, including the Beaufort County Library, to plan and conduct the weekend’s educational events.\r\n\r\nVisit www.beaforthistorymuseum.com.', 'What To Do the week of February 9th-15th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-to-do-the-week-of-february-9th-15th', '', '', '2017-02-09 11:38:46', '2017-02-09 16:38:46', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=31167', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(31169, 4, '2017-02-09 14:40:06', '2017-02-09 19:40:06', '<h3>By Celia Strong</h3>\r\nThere are Chardonnays and there are Chardonnays. All of us have tried our share of them. And, hopefully, we’ve learned some of the different styles that are available and which style or styles we prefer.\r\n\r\nUnfortunately, if all we ever try is California Chardonnay, we can easily end up with an incomplete view of what these wines are like, which is what happened with a friend recently.\r\n\r\nChardonnays were not their favorite white wine because they had only ever tasted certain California styles. One taste of a French Chardonnay, though, and bingo! Now they like Chardonnay.\r\n\r\nOver our many lessons, we\'ve become familiar with ways of describing some of the different styles of Chardonnay wines: oaked and unoaked,  New World and Old World, barrel-fermented and stainless steel-tank fermented, tropical fruity and austere minerality.\r\n\r\nThe range of differences is huge. Some of the best are truly \"in the middle,” which takes us to our wine for this week, a Mâcon-Villages.\r\n\r\nMâcon-Villages is an appellation from the southern end of the Burgundy region in eastern France. There are 26 communes in the Mâcon area that can supply grapes for wines labeled Mâcon-Villages. All these wines are white. Legally. (There are some red wines made here, but they have another appellation.)\r\n\r\nMâcon-Villages wines are pale yellow-gold in color. When young, they have a hint of silvery green highlights. Their aromas and flavors include honeysuckle, white roses, clean straw, ferns, verbena, lemongrass, grapefruits and tangerines, pine, quince and fennel.\r\n\r\nFurther, these wines have well balanced fruitiness and acidity and complexities. They are also able to age for several years. (Oops, sorry. I know we don\'t do that very often.)\r\n\r\nOur Mâcon-Villages is from Joseph Drouhin, who founded his company in 1880.\r\n\r\nHe came from the town of Chablis, located at the very northern tip of the Burgundy region, but chose the city of Beaune, further south in the Côte d\'Or part of the region, as the home for his company.\r\n\r\nOver the years, his company acquired some very good parcels of land and a reputation for excellence and high standards in grape growing and winemaking.\r\n\r\nThe company was always run by a family member, and their land holdings and reputations both grew.\r\n\r\nMaison Drouhin, as the company is known, adopted biological and biodynamic practices. They are popular now, but the Drouhins chose these practices because they helped make the best wines.\r\n\r\nTheir house style, for all their wines - red and white, very expensive and everyday priced - combines balance, harmony and character.\r\n\r\nTheir Mâcon-Villages is 100 percent Chardonnay.\r\n\r\nMost of the grapes for it come from vineyards that are very close to the villages of Pouilly and Fuissé, with clay and chalk soils that date back to the Jurassic era.\r\n\r\nMaison Drouhin limits itself to about 2,800 vines per acre and keeps the yields low in order to extract as many nuances as possible from the soil.\r\n\r\nAfter harvest, the grapes are slow pressed and no artificial yeasts or enzymes are used. The wine is aged in stainless steel for six to eight months with its lees.\r\n\r\nThis wine is always fresh and bright and clean. It has fruity aromas, floral notes and a zing of freshness. It’s not your everyday California Chardonnay. But it could be your everyday French Chardonnay. Makin\' Chardonnay. For $15.99. Enjoy.', 'Chardonnays don’t have to come from California', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'chardonnays-dont-have-to-come-from-california', '', '', '2017-02-09 14:40:06', '2017-02-09 19:40:06', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=31169', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(31171, 4, '2017-02-09 14:42:24', '2017-02-09 19:42:24', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/KENNY-BROWN.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-31172\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-31172\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/KENNY-BROWN.jpg\" alt=\"KENNY BROWN\" width=\"2583\" height=\"3874\" /></a>\r\n\r\nKenny Brown\r\nGrade: 12\r\nSchool: Whale Branch Early College High School\r\n\r\n<b>Kenny Brown</b> was nominated by Shelia Cato for his productive play on the basketball court against Garrett Tech High and Burke High. Kenny took some time recently to answer a few questions.\r\n\r\n<b>Q</b><b>: What sports are you involved with and what drew you to that sport?</b>\r\n\r\nA: Basketball, my older cousin played basketball and taught me how to play.\r\n\r\n<b>Q: What movie inspires you as an athlete?</b>\r\n\r\nA: “Love and Basketball.”\r\n\r\n<b>Q: What athletes do you try to emulate and why?</b>\r\n\r\nA: Kobe Bryant, because of his mentality and work ethic; and James Harden because we are both left handed, so I try and make some of his moves and his playmaking skills.\r\n\r\n<b>Q: What life lessons have you learned from sports?</b>\r\n\r\nA: That nothing in life is handed to you, you have to work for everything you get. Everything is earned.', 'Athlete of the Week – February 9th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'athlete-of-the-week-february-9th', '', '', '2017-02-09 14:42:24', '2017-02-09 19:42:24', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=31171', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(31174, 4, '2017-02-09 14:43:40', '2017-02-09 19:43:40', '<em>Pictured above are members of Nu Delta Omega and Upsilon Delta chapters.</em>\r\n\r\nThe Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service is one of six Impact Days for Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.\r\n\r\nThis year, Nu Delta Omega Chapter members and members of the newly chartered undergraduate chapter, Upsilon Delta, University of South Carolina-Beaufort, rolled up their sleeves to clean the surroundings of a home occupied by a disabled resident and other sections of Wilmington Street in Beaufort.\r\n\r\nThey raked, cleaned, picked up and bagged over 40 bags of litter as neighbors helping neighbors.\r\n\r\nMs. Simmons, the recipient of a portion of the service on MLK Day, surprised the group and showed her appreciation by having grilled hot dogs and hamburgers with all the fixings prepared for the participants.\r\n\r\nPrior to the service, both chapters participated in Beaufort\'s annual MLK Day Parade. Nu Delta Omega has participated in the parade and other scheduled events for MLK Day since the celebration started many years ago.', 'Sorority makes an impact on MLK Day of Service', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'sorority-makes-an-impact-on-mlk-day-of-service', '', '', '2018-07-12 10:58:42', '2018-07-12 14:58:42', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=31174', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(31177, 4, '2017-02-09 14:44:19', '2017-02-09 19:44:19', '<h3>By Sen. Tim Scott, R-SC</h3>\r\nEight years ago, then-Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi stated that we would have to pass the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, in order to figure out what was in it.\r\n\r\nThanks to that irresponsible logic, the American people were forced into a healthcare system that is unable to keep the promises on which it was sold.\r\n\r\nWe all remember President Obama’s mantra that if you liked your doctor you would keep them, that premiums and deductibles would go down, that we would have more insurance choices and that Medicare would be protected at all costs.\r\n\r\nFast forward to the end of President Obama’s two terms and we find that people have lost their healthcare plans and their doctors. Deductibles and premiums have gone up, while our insurance choices have gone down. Hundreds of millions of dollars were taken from Medicare in order to fund Obamacare.\r\n\r\nAll these broken promises can only bring us to one conclusion: Obamacare has been a complete and total disaster, and it is time to repeal and replace the bill. If we do not act on the opportunity that we have been given, it is predicted that Obamacare will cost American taxpayers more than $1 trillion over the course of the next several years. That’s a lot of money to be throwing at a failing healthcare system.\r\n\r\nI have heard from folks across South Carolina about how the negative effects of Obamacare are harming their family. For example, Julie from Irmo was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1986. She had maintained health coverage for nearly three decades before her healthcare plan was terminated in December 2013. Her previous plan had been discontinued because of the constraints imposed by Obamacare.\r\n\r\nWhen she found coverage, she was denied expensive medications until she went through additional tests. By December of 2014, Julia’s premiums had increased by 25 percent.\r\n\r\nThis is a personal issue to me because it has negatively impacted South Carolinians like Julie and families across the country.\r\n\r\nIn the Palmetto State, insurance companies have fled the marketplace exchange, and many of our constituents are left with only one option for healthcare.\r\n\r\nAt the same time, insurance premiums are predicted to rise an average of 28 percent from 2016 to 2017 – after double-digit average increases the previous two years as well.\r\n\r\nIt is important we make sure there are safety nets in place for those who are unable to obtain coverage or those who lose coverage, and basically everyone agrees that those with pre-existing conditions should not be denied coverage.\r\n\r\nBut instead of the government-driven system put in place by Obamacare, we need to make sure to do it in a way that makes sense and helps to build a patient-centric healthcare system. Doctors and patients, not bureaucrats in Washington, must be in charge.\r\n\r\nThe only way to start this process is to repeal and replace Obamacare. President Trump has promised to repeal Obamacare, and the U.S. House and Senate have already taken the first step towards repeal.\r\n\r\nOver the coming months we will continue working to fully repeal and replace Obamacare. This is our best option to bring about a cost-effective and competitive healthcare system that is better equipped to cover individuals and their families.\r\n\r\nI will continue working every day to make sure every American has access to affordable, quality healthcare.', 'We are building a better healthcare system', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'we-are-building-a-better-healthcare-system', '', '', '2017-02-09 14:44:19', '2017-02-09 19:44:19', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=31177', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(31179, 4, '2017-02-09 14:52:20', '2017-02-09 19:52:20', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/MERCEDES-DELANEY.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-31180\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-31180\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/MERCEDES-DELANEY.jpg\" alt=\"MERCEDES DELANEY\" width=\"2035\" height=\"3052\"></a>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Mercedez DeLaney\r\nGrade: 9\r\nSchool: Whale Branch Early&nbsp;College High School</p>\r\n<b>Mercedez DeLaney</b> was nominated by band teacher Kathryn Cooke because, “Although she is a rock star student in every way, her perseverance deserves recognition. Mercedez works hard to overcome any obstacle, whether that is learning a new note on clarinet or playing by herself in front of her peers.\r\n\r\n“Since Mercedez has been in band she has overcome her fear of playing in front of me, then the other students, and now she actively participates in class. She is the least experienced musician in her band class and she practices, pushes and challenges herself so she can participate in class and better herself on clarinet.\r\n\r\n“Mercedez\'s perseverance is just one of her many wonderful qualities. She is supportive, creative, polite and overall great to be around.\r\n\r\n\"She is a voice of encouragement to the other students because she is always lifting her peers with kind words and compliments.”\r\n\r\nMercedez took some time recently to answer a few questions.\r\n\r\n<b>Q: What’s your favorite subject and why?</b>\r\n\r\nA: My favorite subject is reading because it’s an easy subject for me.\r\n\r\n<b>Q: What clubs and activities are you involved in?</b>\r\n\r\nA: I’m involved in band.\r\n\r\n<b>Q: Who do you admire and why?</b>\r\n\r\nA: I admire Ms. Cooke because she is always willing to help me and be there for me.\r\n\r\n<b>Q: What’s your favorite thing to do outside of school?&nbsp;</b>\r\n\r\nA: Go home and relax.\r\n\r\n<b>Q: What’s your favorite movie?</b>\r\n\r\nA: “Moana.”\r\n\r\n<b>Q: What’s your favorite TV show?</b>\r\n\r\nA: “Steven Universe.”', 'Student of the Week - February 9th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'student-of-the-week-february-9th', '', '', '2018-07-12 10:58:42', '2018-07-12 14:58:42', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=31179', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(31182, 4, '2017-02-09 14:53:50', '2017-02-09 19:53:50', 'Beaufort County artists are invited to participate in the Beaufort Art Association’s 56th Annual Spring Show and Sale.\r\n\r\nLocal artists will present their finest works at the show, which will include oil paintings, acrylics, watercolors, photography, mixed media, pottery, woodturning, fine art jewelry and metal sculpture.\r\n\r\nThe spring show will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 8, through Saturday, March 11, at Tabby Place at 913 Port Republic St. in Beaufort.\r\n\r\nOnline registration is on the website at www.beaufortartassociation.com through Wednesday March 1; click on Spring Show 2017. Paper applications are available at at the BAA Gallery at 913 Bay St. in Beaufort.\r\n\r\nArtist check-in following registration will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, March 6, at Tabby Place. Walk-ins will not be allowed due to time constraints.\r\n\r\nArt will be judged by Savannah artist William Armstrong, founder of the Savannah Museum of Art.\r\n\r\nArmstrong is an accomplished artist, painter, sculptor and craftsman.\r\n\r\nFor more information, contact Lynne Morgan at lydarling@aol.com, or call 843-525-6229.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_31183\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"2880\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Best-in-Show-R-Steinmetz-Dockside-Dynamics.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-31183\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-31183\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Best-in-Show-R-Steinmetz-Dockside-Dynamics.jpg\" alt=\"The painting “Dockside Dynamics” by Robert Steinmetz won last year’s Best In Show award at the Beaufort Art Association Spring Show.\" width=\"2880\" height=\"2876\" /></a> The painting “Dockside Dynamics” by Robert Steinmetz won last year’s Best In Show award at the Beaufort Art Association Spring Show.[/caption]', 'BAA call for entries to spring show', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'baa-call-for-entries-to-spring-show', '', '', '2017-02-09 14:53:50', '2017-02-09 19:53:50', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=31182', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(31185, 4, '2017-02-09 14:54:39', '2017-02-09 19:54:39', '<h3>By Lee Scott</h3>\r\nThere is an exclusive club I have joined recently. I call it the “Grannies of I-95.”\r\n\r\nYou might have seen one of us. We go up and down major highways with gifts and food loaded in the back of our cars, headed to our grandchildren’s ballet recitals, birthday parties and graduations.\r\n\r\nThe Grannies of I-95 are much different from grandmothers of the past. My two grandmothers both had blue white hair and never went anywhere without my grandfathers. However, many of the grandmothers today have their red or blonde hairdos and have no problem leaving grandpa at home.\r\n\r\nThe grandmothers are active in golf and tennis and are involved in community projects.\r\n\r\nMany of the Grannies have unique names like Nonna, or Mimi, Gigi or Nina and, after hearing about an upcoming sports event or piano recital, pack up the car and take off.\r\n\r\nOverall, we are a very organized group. We place healthy snacks in our insulated bags; foods like carrots, granola bars and chocolate. (Did I say healthy?) We carry water bottles and iced tea in our little coolers along with homemade cookies for\r\nthe grandchildren.\r\n\r\nThere are other necessities we load in our cars. The GPS, an EZ Pass, audio books, and of course, the cell phone with the car adapter charger. The Grannies like to be prepared.\r\n\r\nWe normally stop at our favorite barista’s for the first cup of coffee of the long drive. And because we have done the trip so many times we know all the rest stops. “How dare Virginia tear down their rest facilities and put in porta-potties!” we collectively complained to one another recently.\r\n\r\nWe have also had to learn the highway exits where we can pick up fast food, always keeping in mind the “not open on Sunday” rule of our favorite Chick-fil-A.\r\n\r\nFor us, the drive back home tends to be a bit less hectic. Many of us stay in hotels on the return drive just to relax.\r\n\r\nThe fast pace environment of the city along with the active lifestyles of young grandchildren are both exhilarating and exhausting.\r\n\r\nIt is there in the hotels where I have found myself smiling at other “Grannies of I-95” as we head up to our hotel rooms with our bottles of white wine ready for a long peaceful night sleep.\r\n\r\nAfter all, we are grannies.', 'The Grannies of I-95: A new type of driver hits the road', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-grannies-of-i-95-a-new-type-of-driver-hits-the-road', '', '', '2017-02-09 14:54:39', '2017-02-09 19:54:39', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=31185', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(31187, 4, '2017-02-09 14:55:25', '2017-02-09 19:55:25', '<b>Business After Hours </b><b>to be held Feb. 9</b>\r\n\r\nA Beaufort County Regional Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours will be held from 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, at Turbevelle Insurance Agency at 28 Kemmerlin Lane in Beaufort. Attendees are encouraged to bring plenty of business cards and cash for the raffles. This event is free for chamber members and $5 for guests.\r\n\r\n<b>Local chambers to host </b><b>Workforce Development Summit Feb. 21</b>\r\n\r\nThe Greater Bluffton and the Jasper County chambers of commerce are hosting a Lowcountry Regional Workforce Summit from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, at Hilton Head Lakes in Hardeeville.\r\n\r\nArea businesses, leaders and the community are invited to attend to hear local, regional and statewide organizations speak on workforce-related issues, ongoing initiatives and future programs.\r\n\r\nA panel consisting of SC Works, SC Department of Commerce &amp; Workforce Development, Beaufort County School District, Technical College of the Lowcountry, Beaufort County Development Corporation, Jasper County Council and more will each speak on workforce readiness and business demands. Reservations are required and seating is limited. Call 843-757-1010 or email Megan Kelley at megan@blufftonchamberofcommerce.org.\r\n\r\n<b>Chamber is looking for board candidates</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for its board of directors. To nominate a candidate, send their name to Blakely Williams at Blakely@BeaufortSC.org.', 'Chamber Corner for February 9th-15th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'chamber-corner-for-february-9th-15th', '', '', '2017-02-09 14:55:25', '2017-02-09 19:55:25', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=31187', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(31189, 4, '2017-02-09 14:56:33', '2017-02-09 19:56:33', 'Vickie Hyde, right, of First Coast Shag Club in Jacksonville, Fla., puts some Junior Shaggers through their paces as they teach a new line dance to members of the LowCountry Shaggers on Feb. 4 at The Shed in Port Royal. The dance was part of local fundraising efforts for the Junior Shaggers and their programs. “Last year we collected $6,700 for the juniors,” said Sheri O’Brien, president of the Low Country Shaggers. “This year we raised $8,700 for the Junior Shaggers programs.” Photo by Bob Sofaly.', 'Dancing for a good cause', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'dancing-for-a-good-cause', '', '', '2017-02-09 14:56:33', '2017-02-09 19:56:33', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=31189', 0, 'post', '', 1),
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(31192, 4, '2017-02-09 14:58:55', '2017-02-09 19:58:55', 'Photo above: A Berkeley High defender, left, tries to block Beaufort High School’s Deron Robinson’s hook shot Feb. 3 during their Region VIII, Class-AAAA basketball game at BHS. The Eagles won the game 68-55. Photo by Bob Sofaly.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>HEADED TO </b><b>THE NEXT LEVEL</b></span></p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_31194\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"394\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/image006.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-31194\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-31194\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/image006.png\" alt=\"Omar Cummings signs to play football for South Carolina State University. Photo courtesy of Beaufort High School.\" width=\"394\" height=\"310\" /></a> Omar Cummings signs to play football for South Carolina State University. Photo courtesy of Beaufort High School.[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_31193\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"373\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/image005.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-31193\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-31193\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/image005.png\" alt=\"Heily Hernandez and Omar Cummings signed National Letters of Intent last week. The Beaufort High School student-athletes were joined by friends and family in a signing ceremony held at Beaufort High School. Hernandez signed to play soccer for North Greenville University. Photo courtesy of Beaufort High School.\" width=\"373\" height=\"311\" /></a> Heily Hernandez and Omar Cummings signed National Letters of Intent last week. The Beaufort High School student-athletes were joined by friends and family in a signing ceremony held at Beaufort High School. Hernandez signed to play soccer for North Greenville University. Photo courtesy of Beaufort High School.[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>RUNNING</b></span></p>\r\n<b>5th Annual Race4Love to be held Feb. 11</b>\r\n\r\nHopeful Horizons will hold the 5th annual Race4Love benefiting its efforts to end child abuse, domestic violence and sexual assault. This 5K run/walk will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, on Cat Island.\r\n\r\nThe course, which is flat and quick, offers a pleasant trip through the scenic neighborhoods of Cat Island.\r\n\r\n“We are thrilled to continue this community tradition that started with CODA,” said Kristin Dubrowski, COO of Hopeful Horizons. “The Race4Love is a family friendly event that is raising money for three great causes. Each step you take helps us make a difference in the lives of victims of abuse.”\r\n\r\nFees are $25 for the run and $20 for the walk and will increase to $30/$25 for race day registration, which opens at 8 a.m. at the event. Group discounts are available.\r\n\r\nThe race will start near Sanctuary Golf Course located at 8 Waveland Ave. in Beaufort. Visit www.race4love.com.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>GOLF</b></span></p>\r\n<b>Sanctuary Golf Club to host NWGA event</b>\r\n\r\nThe National Women’s Golf Association (NWGA) has announced a partnership with Cat Island’s Sanctuary Golf Club which will bring a women’s professional golf event to the Beaufort area.\r\n\r\nThe Cat Island Ladies Classic will be contested July 18-20 at the Sanctuary Golf Club.\r\n\r\n“This is a wonderful opportunity for both the Beaufort community and the NWGA,” said Scott Walker, president of the NWGA. “We have been considering bringing a tournament to this part of the country for quite some time, and I am pleased that management of Sanctuary Golf Club is providing us this opportunity. It is great for the community, and it is great for women’s golf.”\r\n\r\nSponsorship opportunities are available for the event. For information regarding sponsorship, Pro-Am participation and volunteering, contact Michael Sinisko, GM, Sanctuary Golf Club, at 843-524-0300.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>BOYS\' HIGH </b><b>SCHOOL BASKETBALL</b></span></p>\r\n<b>BHS drops home game </b><b>to Colleton County </b>\r\n\r\nHost Beaufort High fell behind early and couldn\'t recover from its slow start as Colleton County pulled away to win 67-51 in a boys\' high school basketball game on Jan. 31.\r\n\r\nThe Eagles hosted Colleton County in their final regular-season home game of the 2016-17 campaign.\r\n\r\nWith the loss, Beaufort High dropped to 10-8 overall and 4-3 in the region.\r\n\r\nBeaufort High was forced to play from behind throughout the contest.\r\n\r\nColleton County took control early, outscoring the Eagles 23-13 in the first quarter. The Cougars led 40-26 at halftime and remained ahead throughout the second half.\r\n\r\nColleton County continued to limit Beaufort High late, outscoring Beaufort High 15-11 in the final quarter.\r\n\r\nA pair of Cougars reached double figures in the scoring column. Leading Colleton County to the win, Nyeem Green netted a game-high 18 points.\r\n\r\nDe\'iajae Ferguson accompanied Green in double figures, scoring 17 points for the Cougars in the victory.\r\n\r\nColleton County won despite committing 16 turnovers. The Cougars dished out 16 assists and grabbed 33 rebounds in the victory.\r\n\r\nMonty White led Beaufort High with 17 points.\r\n\r\nThe Eagles ventured into the week with regular-season games remaining on the road at Cane Bay and Hilton Head.\r\n\r\n<b>BA rolls over </b><b>Coastal Christian Prep</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Academy boys\' basketball team didn\'t have any trouble returning to the win column on the road at Coastal Christian Prep on Feb. 2, rolling past host Coastal Christian Prep 75-43.\r\n\r\nWith the win, the Eagles improved to 13-5.\r\n\r\nTwo Beaufort Academy players recorded a double-double and four Eagles reached double figures in the scoring column.\r\n\r\nKevin Williams paced Beaufort Academy with a game-high 26 points and 13 rebounds.\r\n\r\nDawson Coleman delivered a double-double of his own for the Eagles, adding 10 points and 12 rebounds.\r\n\r\nJalen Moon netted 19 points and Luke Harper pushed in 17 points for the Eagles in the win.\r\n\r\nBeaufort Academy separated itself from Coastal Christian Prep following the opening quarter. The Eagles, after edging Coastal Christian Prep 16-15 in the first quarter, used a 24-7 run in the second period to carry a commanding 40-22 lead into halftime.\r\n\r\nPulling away to win easily, Beaufort Academy outscored Coastal Christian Prep 23-10 in the fourth quarter to set the final score.\r\n\r\nAshton Wood was the only Coastal Christian Prep player to reach double figures in the scoring column. Wood paced Coastal Christian Prep with 16 points.\r\n\r\nIn other Beaufort Academy news, the boys\' basketball team fell short in a game on the road against host John Paul II on Jan. 31.\r\n\r\nHomestanding John Paul II edged Beaufort Academy 65-63.\r\n\r\nWith the loss, Beaufort Academy improved to 12-5 overall and 6-4 in the region.\r\n\r\nThe first quarter ended with the two foes tied 14-14. Beaufort Academy outscored John Paul II 21-15 in the second quarter to lead 35-29 at halftime.\r\n\r\nRemaining ahead after intermission, visiting Beaufort Academy outscored John Paul II 18-14 in the third quarter.\r\n\r\nBut John Paul II wouldn\'t be denied the win. The determined Golden Warriors outscored Beaufort Academy 22-10 in the final quarter to notch a come-from-behind win.\r\n\r\nA pair of John Paul II players posted double-doubles to lead the Golden Warriors to the victory. Karl Johnson paced John Paul II with a game-high 25 points and 10 rebounds.\r\n\r\nRashad Battiste accompanied Johnson in double figures in the John Paul II scoring column and led the Golden Warriors on the glass, scoring 19 points and grabbing a game-high 12 rebounds.\r\n\r\nThe Eagles weren\'t without their share of highlights in the late-regular-season affair.\r\n\r\nBeaufort Academy featured three scorers in double figures. Kevin Williams led Beaufort Academy with a game-high 21 points. Accompanying Williams in double figures for the Eagles, Dawson Coleman contributed 14 points and Luke Harper added 13 points.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>GIRLS\' HIGH </b><b>SCHOOL BASKETBALL</b></span></p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_31195\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1417\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/RES1239.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-31195\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-31195\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/RES1239.jpg\" alt=\"Beaufort High School’s Caroline O’Hara, right, passes the ball behind the back of Berkeley’s Jasmia Gadsden on Feb. 3 during their Region Vlll, Class-AAAA basket ball game at BHS. Photo by Bob Sofaly.\" width=\"1417\" height=\"1875\" /></a> Beaufort High School’s Caroline O’Hara, right, passes the ball behind the back of Berkeley’s Jasmia Gadsden on Feb. 3 during their Region Vlll, Class-AAAA basket ball game at BHS. Photo by Bob Sofaly.[/caption]\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort High beats </b><b>Berkeley on Senior Night</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort High pulled away to beat Berkeley 41-29 as the two girls\' high school basketball teams met on Senior Night on Feb. 3.\r\n\r\nWith the win, Beaufort High improved to 13-9 overall and 3-5 in the region.\r\n\r\nBeaufort High remained at least a few field goals ahead of Berkeley throughout the late-regular-season girls\' high school basketball matchup.\r\n\r\nThe Lady Eagles carried a lead out of each quarter. Beaufort High edged Berkeley 9-8 in the first quarter then stretched its lead in the second period. The Lady Eagles outscored Berkeley 13-7 in the second quarter to lead 22-15 at halftime.\r\n\r\nFinishing strong, Beaufort High outscored Berkeley 16-12 in the final quarter.\r\n\r\nBeaufort High featured two scorers in double figures. Naijuia Moyd led the Lady Eagles with a game-high 19 points. Joining Moyd in double figures for the Lady Eagles, Imari Smalls added 11 points.\r\n\r\nTerrayah Williams narrowly missed reaching double figures in the scoring column, netting nine points. Williams led Beaufort High on the backboards, grabbing eight rebounds for the Lady Eagles.\r\n\r\nBeaufort High entered the week with regular-season games remaining on the road at Cane Bay and Hilton Head. The Lady Eagles will begin competing in the postseason later in the month.\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort Academy ladies </b><b>prevail at Coastal Christian</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort Academy pulled away to beat Coastal Christian Prep 63-45 in a girls\' high school basketball game on Feb. 2.\r\n\r\nWith the win, Beaufort Academy improved to 9-7 overall. The Eagles boast a 3-6 region record.\r\n\r\nBeaufort Academy returned to the win column following back-to-back losses to Thomas Heyward Academy and John Paul II. The Eagles won for the third time in five games.\r\n\r\nEmily Ann Hiers turned in a career-high scoring performance to lead Beaufort Academy to the victory. Hiers paced the Eagles with a career-high 18 points. The productive Hiers also recorded five steals and dished out four assists for the winning team.\r\n\r\nHiers led a trio of Beaufort Academy players in double figures, Mary Keane netted 15 points and registered five steals for the Eagles in the victory. Joining Hiers and Keane in double figures for Beaufort Academy, Amelia Huebel followed with 10 points.\r\n\r\nThe Eagles forced Beaufort Academy to play from behind throughout the girls\' high school basketball matchup.\r\n\r\nHailey White led Coastal Christian Prep with a game-high 21 points.\r\n\r\nSarah Silcox accompanied White in double figures in the Coastal Christian Prep scoring column, chipping in 11 points for the host squad in the setback.\r\n\r\nBeaufort Academy entered the week with regular-season games remaining versus Colleton Prep Academy, Hilton Head Christian Academy and Hilton Head Prep.\r\n\r\n<b>Lady Eagles turn back </b><b>Colleton County, 44-33 </b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort High beat visiting Colleton County 44-33 in a girls\' high school basketball game on Jan. 31.\r\n\r\nThe Lady Eagles prevailed in a battle of longtime girls\' high school basketball rivals.\r\n\r\nWith the win, Beaufort High improved to 12-9 overall and 2-5 in the region.\r\n\r\nThe Lady Eagles led at the conclusion of each quarter. Starting strong, host Beaufort High outscored Colleton County 14-5 in the first period. Beaufort High led 22-16 at halftime and doubled up Colleton County 20-10 in the third quarter to extend its lead out to a double digit advantage.\r\n\r\nBeaufort High featured a pair of scorers in double figures. Naijuia Moyd led the Lady Eagles with 15 points. Moyd drained a pair of 3-point field goals for Beaufort High in the victory.\r\n\r\nImari Smalls accompanied Moyd in double figures for Beaufort High, scoring 13 points.\r\n\r\nTerrayah Williams finished one field goal short of reaching double figures for the Lady Eagles, tallying eight points in the triumph.\r\n\r\nWilliams led Beaufort High on the backboards, grabbing a game-high 11 rebounds.  The game\'s leading rebounder chased down nine defensive caroms in the winning effort.\r\n\r\nLillian Sumner, Jada Wilson and Carolina O\'Hara also provided scoring. Sumner netted four points for the Lady Eagles, while Wilson and O\'Hara contributed two points a piece.\r\n\r\nThe Lady Eagles won despite committing 20 turnovers. Homestanding Beaufort High dished out eight assists. Smalls distributed a game-high four assists for the Lady Eagles.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>VOLLEYBALL</b></span></p>\r\n<b>New timeout responsibilities approved for second referee</b>\r\n\r\nThe responsibilities and mechanics of the second referee during a time-out in high school volleyball have been altered.\r\n\r\nEffective with the 2017-18 season, the second referee will whistle a warning at 45 seconds and instruct the timer to sound the horn at 60 seconds as the defining end of a time-out. Further, the second referee shall whistle if the teams are ready to play prior to the 45-second warning and then instruct the timer to sound the horn.\r\n\r\nThis revision to Rule 5-5-3b was one of five rules changes recommended by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Volleyball Rules Committee at its January 8-10 meeting in Indianapolis and subsequently approved by the NFHS Board of Directors.\r\n\r\nIn a related change, Rule 5-4-3c(17) now states that the first referee shall whistle a warning at 45 seconds if the second referee is still checking the scoresheet. In addition, Rule 5-8-3a states that every time-out will end with a warning whistle by the second referee followed by the horn sounded by the timer.\r\n\r\nA new rule, 9-8-2, clarifies that a replay is considered to be part of a single-play action. Once a replay is signaled by the first referee, no requests — time-out, service order, lineup, substitution, libero replacement, etc. — may be recognized until after the replay.\r\n\r\nA complete listing of all rules changes will be available soon on the NFHS website at www.nfhs.org. To access, click on “Activities &amp; Sports” at the top of the home page, and select “Volleyball.”', 'Sports briefs for February 9th-15th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '31192-2', '', '', '2017-02-09 15:00:08', '2017-02-09 20:00:08', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=31192', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(31200, 4, '2017-02-09 13:52:33', '2017-02-09 18:52:33', '<b>LoCo Motion becomes </b><b>Pledge The Pink</b>\r\n\r\nAre you ready to do the LoCo Motion again? Then get ready for some big changes in the 2017 edition.\r\n\r\nThis year, the venerable fitness challenge, which brought thousands of pink-clad runners and walkers to Callawassie Island in 2016, makes its return with one huge difference.\r\n\r\nRather than simply “Doing the LoCo Motion,” the small army that descends on the Lowcountry will be Pledging the Pink.\r\n\r\nThe name change from LoCo Motion to Pledge The Pink came about as the inevitable result of the community’s home-grown footrace gaining a massive global appeal and reach.\r\n\r\n“We started offering ‘virtual LoCo’ last year, allowing people to join our race and do the 30 miles in their own hometown,” said event founder Laura Morgan. “As that grew, we realized that this wasn’t just the Lowcountry’s event. We sent medals and race swag to people all across the planet, and we unknowingly created a world-wide event.”\r\n\r\nThat also means more money raised for the cause, the majority of which goes to Lowcountry breast care providers for screening and clinical research.\r\n\r\nHollings Cancer Center was one of the 2016 beneficiaries and received $40,000 from the event.\r\n\r\nThe 2017 event is Sept. 21-24 and registration is now open at www.pledgethepink.com.\r\n\r\n<b>TCL now accepting </b><b>fall applications</b>\r\n\r\nThe Technical College of the Lowcountry is now accepting applications for fall entry into its health sciences programs that include massage therapy, nursing, physical therapist assistant, radiologic technology, surgical technology and medical assisting.\r\n\r\nApplications are due by Tuesday, April 18.\r\n\r\n“Entry into TCL’s health sciences programs is highly competitive, so it’s best to start the application process early,” Health Sciences Dean Glenn Levicki said.\r\n\r\nHealth Sciences students experience on-campus learning using high-tech simulation equipment and receive additional hands-on practice at clinical sites located throughout Beaufort, Jasper, Hampton and Colleton counties.\r\n\r\nBy combining classroom and clinical education, TCL health sciences programs truly prepare students for their careers. Plus, TCL students perform exceptionally well on licensing exams – each program boasts pass rates higher than the national average.\r\n\r\nEmployment in healthcare occupations is expected to grow 19 percent from 2014 to 2024, much faster than the average. Over this same time about 2.3 million new healthcare jobs will be added, more than any other group of occupations. This expected growth is due to an aging population and because more individuals have access to health insurance, according to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics.\r\n\r\nCall 843-525-8267 for more information, or visit www.tcl.edu/pathways/health-sciences.\r\n\r\n<b>Diabetes workshops </b><b>offered in March</b>\r\n\r\nA free Diabetes Self-Management workshop for Medicare beneficiaries will be held from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Thursdays in March. Each session will cover a new topic. The sessions will be held at St. John’s Lutheran Church at 157 Lady’s Island Drive in Beaufort. To register or for more information, call 800-922-3089, ext. 7585.', 'Health briefs for February 9th-15th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'health-briefs-for-february-9th-15th', '', '', '2017-02-10 13:53:11', '2017-02-10 18:53:11', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=31200', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(31202, 4, '2017-02-09 13:53:45', '2017-02-09 18:53:45', '<b>Man turns himself in </b><b>in relation to shooting</b>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_31206\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"174\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/washington.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-31206\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-31206\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/washington.jpg\" alt=\"Lamar Washington\" width=\"174\" height=\"240\" /></a> Lamar Washington[/caption]\r\n\r\nA man turned himself in on Jan. 30 in connection with a December 2016 Storyteller Road, St. Helena Island shooting.\r\n\r\nLamar Washington, 33, was wanted on charges of attempted murder and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime.\r\n\r\nHe was arrested and is being held in the Beaufort County Detention Center on a bond of $25,000.\r\n\r\nAnyone with information regarding the shooting incident or other criminal activities Washington may be involved in is encouraged to contact Sgt. Adam Draisen at 843-255-3409 or CrimeStoppers 1-888-CrimeSC to remain anonymous and for a possible reward.\r\n\r\n<b>Man wanted on charges </b><b>of attempted murder</b>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_31203\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"191\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/drayton.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-31203\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-31203\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/drayton.jpg\" alt=\"Shyheim Tyrec Drayton\" width=\"191\" height=\"240\" /></a> Shyheim Tyrec Drayton[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate Shyheim Tyrec Drayton, of Dale, on charges of attempted murder and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime.\r\n\r\nDrayton is considered armed and dangerous. He is 6 feet, 2 inches tall and weighs 180 pounds.\r\n\r\nAnyone with any information regarding Drayton is encouraged to call Investigator Disbrow at 843-255-3407, BCSO Dispatch at 843-524-2777 or CrimeStoppers 1-888-CrimeSC to remain anonymous and for possible reward.\r\n\r\n<b>Scam alert: BJWSA doesn’t </b><b>collect payment at homes</b>\r\n\r\nA customer recently called the Beaufort Jasper Water Authority reporting that a man who identified himself  “from the water department” came to her door saying he was there to disconnect service and asked for payment. BJWSA had no personnel in that area at that time, and the customer’s service was not in danger of interruption.\r\n\r\nBJWSA would never knock on the door and demand payment. If the service were scheduled for disconnection, the service would be cut at the meter and there would be no visit from a technician.\r\n\r\nThe customer said the person was in a white truck, possibly a Chevy. Contact BJWSA if you have a similar experience by sending an e-mail to info@bjwsa.org or by calling 843-987-9200.\r\n\r\n<b>Man arrested in Hilton Head shooting</b>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_31204\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"192\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/gilyard.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-31204\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-31204\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/gilyard.jpg\" alt=\"Waldemar Gilyard\" width=\"192\" height=\"240\" /></a> Waldemar Gilyard[/caption]\r\n\r\nA 28-year-old man who was wanted in connection with a Nov. 3, 2016, shooting incident outside Cool Cats Lounge on Hilton Head Island has been arrested.\r\n\r\nListed as a wanted person in the National Crime Information Center, Waldemar Gilyard was located and arrested by United States Marshals Service agents on Jan. 12 in the Tampa, Fla., area. Following his arrest, Gilyard waived extradition back to South Carolina on the charge of attempted murder.\r\n\r\nBeaufort County Sheriff\'s Office investigators traveled to the Pinellas County, Fla., jail on Jan. 31 and took Gilyard into custody. He was transported to the Beaufort County Detention Center and incarcerated that same day.\r\n\r\nGilyard was charged with attempted murder, possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime; unlawful carrying of a handgun; and discharging a firearm within town limits.\r\n\r\nAll four warrants were obtained on the days following the shooting incident in which one man was wounded. The victim was treated for the gunshot wound and has since recovered.\r\n\r\nAnyone with information on Gilyard is encouraged to contact Staff Sgt. Eric Calendine at 843-255-3427 or CrimeStoppers 1-888-CrimeSC to remain anonymous and for possible reward.\r\n\r\n<b>Sheriff’s offices seeking help in solving case</b>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_31205\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"188\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/olbert.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-31205\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-31205\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/olbert.jpg\" alt=\"Dorothy Kay Olbert\" width=\"188\" height=\"240\" /></a> Dorothy Kay Olbert[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in a cold case.\r\n\r\nOn Feb. 4, 1975, Dorothy Kay Olbert, 50, was reported missing by her husband around midnight after she failed to return to their Hilton Head Island residence from a church meeting.\r\n\r\nAt approximately 12:45 a.m. on Feb. 5, 1975, she was discovered dead outside her vehicle near the back gate of Shipyard Plantation. A forensic autopsy revealed she died as a result of blunt force trauma to the head.\r\n\r\nNumerous interviews were conducted, as well as forensic examination of evidence collected at the scene, but no suspects have been identified.\r\n\r\nThe motive for her murder was not apparent, as she had no known enemies.\r\n\r\nThe limited technology available in 1975 failed to forensically link anyone to the crime.\r\n\r\nA reward of up to $2,500 is being offered for information leading to an arrest in any Beaufort County cold case.\r\n\r\nDuring some criminal investigations, investigators might exhaust all credible leads in a case. When this happens, the case can become stagnant or what is typically known as cold.\r\n\r\nNo matter how insignificant it may seem, any information offered in reference to a cold case could prove to be the missing link needed to solve the case.\r\n\r\nAnyone with information regarding this case can call Capt. Bob Bromage at 843-255-3402, 843-816-8013, email robertb@bcgov.net or call CrimeStoppers at 1-888-CrimeSC to remain anonymous and for a possible reward.\r\n\r\n<b>Can fire crews reach you </b><b>in time to prevent tragedy?</b>\r\n\r\nBurton firefighters say it is crucial to get to an emergency scene fast as fires quickly grow and spread, and medical emergencies can turn deadly in minutes.\r\n\r\nHowever, finding these emergency scenes has often been elusive for responding Burton fire crews.\r\n\r\nBurton fire officials say that addressing and access continue to be problematic in their ability to arrive as quickly as possible to emergency scenes. Some homes are located off the main road with no addresses on the main road to direct emergency crews, and some homes and mailboxes do not have their address visible.\r\n\r\nSome homes cannot be reached due to the poor condition of the driveways that are overgrown, have hanging limbs or fallen trees blocking the way.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, some homes are not addressed as the street they are located on, and in some mobile home communities the residences are not marked sequentially.\r\n\r\nHere’s what citizens can do to help firefighters reach them:\r\n\r\n• Clear and trim driveways, in particular low hanging vegetation.\r\n\r\n• Ensure your address number is visible on your house from the street, and place address numbering on both sides of your mailbox to be visible from both directions.\r\n\r\n• If your home is located a distance from the main road, ensure that the address is marked on the main road.\r\n\r\n• If your address does not match your street, let dispatchers know this when you call 911, and also provide any additional directions.\r\n\r\n• After calling 911, if possible, send someone outside to flag down fire trucks.\r\n\r\nBurton fire officials encourage their citizens to routinely observe their residences and property when they arrive home and to look at it from an emergency responder’s point of view, who also have to find these difficult locations at night or in bad weather.', 'Police blotter for February 9th-15th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'police-blotter-for-february-9th-15th', '', '', '2017-02-10 13:57:05', '2017-02-10 18:57:05', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=31202', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(31208, 4, '2017-02-09 13:57:25', '2017-02-09 18:57:25', 'Following are upcoming government meetings:\r\n\r\n• Beaufort County Rural and Critical Lands Preservation Board, 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, at the Beaufort Jasper Water and Sewer Authority Conference Room 6 Snake Road, Okatie. The agenda includes a financial update, a review of the Rural and Critical Retreat agenda and an economic study.&nbsp;Call 843-255-2140.\r\n\r\n• Beaufort County Council Leadership and Strategic Planning Session, 8:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 10.&nbsp;Call 843-255-2180.\r\n\r\n• Beaufort City Council, Tuesday, Feb. 14, City Hall Council Chambers. An agenda was not available at press time. Visit www.cityofbeaufort.org/city-council-agendas.aspx.', 'Upcoming meetings the week of February 9th-15th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'upcoming-meetings-the-week-of-february-9th-16', '', '', '2017-02-16 09:28:37', '2017-02-16 14:28:37', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=31208', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(31210, 4, '2017-02-09 13:58:10', '2017-02-09 18:58:10', 'The Les Moineaux French Boys Choir entertained the faithful during a live concert on Feb. 5 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church on Lady’s Island. For a video of the performance, visit www.facebook.com/theislandnews. Photo by Bob Sofaly.', 'Voices like angels', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'voices-like-angels', '', '', '2017-02-10 13:59:10', '2017-02-10 18:59:10', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=31210', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(31213, 4, '2017-02-09 13:59:20', '2017-02-09 18:59:20', '<b>Robots make their debut at Beaufort Academy</b>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/ba-robot.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-31214\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-31214\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/ba-robot.jpg\" alt=\"ba robot\" width=\"3456\" height=\"2304\" /></a>\r\n\r\nDash and Dot are the latest additions to Beaufort Academy.\r\n\r\nDash and Dot are real robots that the elementary and middle school children are coding by using five compatible apps on their iPads.\r\n\r\nThe Aimar Library purchased three sets in the fall and the Beaufort Academy Parents\' Association purchased another three sets before the holiday break so that students could have a complete classroom set.\r\n\r\nCurrently, the students are using the app Blockly to make the robots sing, dance and navigate their environment. Blockly is a coding app that uses a block interface, making programming easy for students while helping them to learn computational thinking.\r\n\r\nIn addition to being easy to use, it looks and acts very similarly to Scratch and Scratch Jr., which students are already familiar with.\r\n\r\nDash and Dot are built with programmable LED lights, microphones, a speaker, receivers, transmitters, proximity sensors, potentiometers, dual motors, powered wheels with distance tracking and processors. They are built to work with LEGOS and have accessories such as bulldozers, xylophones and ball launchers, making technology classes fun and interactive.\r\n\r\nThe school hopes to compete in the world-wide Wonder League Robotics Competition, where students will get to design solutions to science and technology challenges.\r\n\r\nTo learn more, visit www.makewonder.com.\r\n\r\n<b>AAUW is offering women’s scholarship</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort branch of the American Association of University Women is offering its annual scholarship to a mature woman, age 21 or older, who is returning to college following an interruption in her education career.\r\n\r\nThe applicant must be a woman who resides in Beaufort County, has a high school diploma or GED, and is returning to college or technical school in pursuit of her associate\'s, bachelor\'s or RN degree.\r\n\r\nThe $1,500 award is applicable to tuition and fees only and will be paid by AAUW to the college, university, vocational or technical school.\r\n\r\nThe applicant must demonstrate scholastic aptitude and leadership characteristics, as well as financial need.\r\n\r\nThe scholarship is part of AAUW\'s mission to promote equity and education for women and girls.\r\n\r\nThe deadline for the application is 4 p.m. Monday, April 3.\r\n\r\nApplications are available at the financial aid office of USCB at 801 Carteret St., the financial aid office of TCL at 921 Ribaut Road, or by email from Peggy Hubright at pmhubright@gmail.com.\r\n\r\n<b>Community foundation </b><b>offering scholarships</b>\r\n\r\nIf you’re a high school senior or a college student – or the parent of one – you’re probably aware that this is scholarship season. And if you’re looking for scholarships, Community Foundation of the Lowcountry is a terrific resource.\r\n\r\nApplications are now being accepted for the 2017-2018 academic year. During the most recent academic year, Community Foundation of the Lowcountry awarded over $670,000 in scholarships to 152 students, attending 66 schools from 18 scholarship funds that were created by local businesses, families and individuals.\r\n\r\nEach scholarship is unique, with its own criteria, requirements and application deadlines. Additionally, as a service to the community, the Community Foundation’s website also offers a scholarship listing that includes 55 scholarships available to local students.\r\n\r\nTo see a list of scholarships, learn additional details and apply, visit www.cf-lowcountry.org/Scholarships/Overview.\r\n\r\n<b>Local students make </b><b>fall deans’ lists</b>\r\n\r\nThe following local cadets received Dean\'s List honors at The Citadel: John Bingham, Robert Bowles, Carli Cline, Brogan Ferry, James Gray, Adam Hannah, Edwin Heape, Charles Humphries, Sarah Kardohely, Trey Nelson, Brian Riddgle, Tobiah Spurlock, Christopher Wallace, Trent Weaver and Raven Wills, all of Beaufort; and Nicolas Cucinotta of Port Royal.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, Cierra Negron, of Beaufort, has been named to the Dean\'s List at Newberry College.\r\n\r\n<b>BA student wins </b><b>essay contest</b>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_31216\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"320\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/charlotte-price-1.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-31216\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-31216\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/charlotte-price-1.jpg\" alt=\"Charlotte Price\" width=\"320\" height=\"400\" /></a> Charlotte Price[/caption]\r\n\r\nSixth-grade Beaufort Academy student Charlotte Grace Price was the American History Essay Contest winner for sixth grade and will be recognized at the Thomas Heyward, Jr. chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution annual award ceremony on Thursday, Feb. 9.\r\n\r\nCharlotte submitted an essay based on the contest’s prompt to “Pretend you are writing a journal while visiting one of the 58 national parks. Identify its location. Discuss why and when it was established as a national park. What makes this park one of our national treasures?”\r\n\r\nCharlotte will read her essay in front of chairmen, parents and teachers.', 'School briefs for February 9th-15th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'school-briefs-for-february-9th-15th', '', '', '2018-07-12 10:58:43', '2018-07-12 14:58:43', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=31213', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(31215, 4, '2017-02-09 14:00:55', '2017-02-09 19:00:55', '<b>Parris Island tests </b><b>anti-terrorism response</b>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/parris-island.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-31217\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-31217\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/parris-island.jpg\" alt=\"parris island\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" /></a>\r\n\r\nMarine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island conducted an anti-terrorism/force protection exercise on Feb. 2.\r\n\r\nThe exercise simulated an active shooter and hostage situation and was designed to test various aspects of the depot’s emergency response capabilities.\r\n\r\nDuring the exercise, Marine Corps law enforcement officers responded to the All-Weather Training Facility after an active shooter entered and shot into a crowd of family day attendees before taking hostages in a closed room.\r\n\r\n“When we conduct these types of exercises, we look at individual tactics for each department when responding to an emergency, but we also like to take the opportunity to look at how those groups work together as a team to respond to a more complex incident,” said Rick Scott, team leader for the Marine Corps Installation Command’s Regional Exercise Team-East. “Fortunately, those incidents don’t happen on a regular basis, so you have to take an opportunity to train when you can.”\r\n\r\nMembers of Parris Island’s Fire and Emergency Services also responded to provide medical triage and care and exercise their interoperability with their law enforcement counterparts.\r\n\r\nAfter the exercise, officials will review the lessons learned and apply any necessary changes to ensure Parris Island is a safe as possible.\r\n\r\n“That’s why we train,” said Michael Keller, the Parris Island Fire Department’s assistant fire chief of operations and on-scene incident commander during the exercise, “so that when the tragic and unexpected happen on base, we’re ready.”\r\n\r\n<b>Lady’s Island annexation </b><b>is moving forward</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort City Council had a work session and public hearing recently to address the annexation of doughnut hole properties on Lady’s Island.\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Port Royal Metropolitan Planning Commission recommended the voluntary annexations.\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort City Council voted unanimously Jan. 24 on the first of two readings to annex 67 parcels on Lady\'s Island with a combined assessed value of $980,610.\r\n\r\nOf those parcels, 56 include Secession Golf course, its offices, vacant lots and homes; the remaining 11 parcels are along Sea Island Parkway.\r\n\r\nAccording to Mayor Billy Keyserling, in his weekly newsletter, “The annexation comes at no additional service charges except for $40,520 to the Lady\'s Island Fire District, which provides primary fire protection under an existing contract agreement with the city. City officials project the additional properties will generate $125,000 annually in taxes and fees.”\r\n\r\n<b>Sanford staff to meet </b><b>with constituents</b>\r\n\r\nThe district staff of Rep. Mark Sanford, R-SC, will be conducting February satellite office hours at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, at the St. Helena Branch Library at 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road.\r\n\r\nSatellite office hours are conducted around the district by the representative’s staff in order to meet with constituents who require assistance with federal agencies, including Medicare, Veterans Affairs, Social Security, the Internal Revenue Service or even help processing a passport.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, anyone wishing to express an opinion or ask a question is welcome to stop by.\r\n\r\nSanford is not scheduled to be in attendance at these events.\r\n\r\n<b>Two roads being paved </b><b>on Lady’s Island</b>\r\n\r\nAsphalt paving will take place between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Little Capers/Shorts Landing Road (from Sam’s Point to Holly Hall) through Thursday, Feb. 9, on Lady’s Island.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, asphalt paving will also take place on Brickyard Point Road (from Middle to Pleasant Point) through Monday, Feb. 13.\r\n\r\nThe work could be intermittent during these times due to unfavorable weather conditions and unforeseen mechanical failures.\r\n\r\nThere will be lane closures, but traffic will be maintained through the use of traffic control devices.\r\n\r\nMotorists are asked to use caution when driving through the work zone.\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort County offers </b><b>electronics recycling</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Public Works Department Solid Waste and Recycling Office continues to offer free electronics recycling events for county residents.\r\n\r\nThe next event will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, at Beaufort County Public Works at140 Shanklin Road in Beaufort.\r\n\r\nAny personal computers, laptops, CRT monitors, LCD monitors, CRT televisions, non-CRT televisions, printers, hard drives and miscellaneous electronics (microwaves, lamps, cell phones, radios, fax machines and typewriters) will be accepted.\r\n\r\nFor questions concerning this or other recycling events, call 843-255-2736 or visit www.bcgov.net/recycle.\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort County going </b><b>completely smoke-free</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort County is taking steps to help its employees get healthier and go smoke-free.\r\n\r\nEffective March 1, smoking will be prohibited at all county-owned or operated facilities, parks and campuses.\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Council voted in November to approve the updated Beaufort County Smoking Ordinance.\r\n\r\nSmoking will not be allowed on any county property, including in cars. Additionally, e-cigarettes will also be off limits.\r\n\r\n“We are one of the top employers in the county and we feel it is our duty to create a healthier environment for our employees and residents,” said Beaufort County Administrator Gary Kubic. “This is only one piece of our overall plan to become a healthier Beaufort County.”\r\n\r\nThe county is offering healthy lifestyle resources to its employees, including granting access to the workout facilities at Buckwalter and Burton Wells Recreation Centers at no cost to all Beaufort County employees.\r\n\r\nFor employees who plan to quit smoking, the county is offering the Freedom From Smoking program, an eight-week smoking cessation course that will address different aspects of the quitting process each week and includes stress management techniques, education on craving and weight control while quitting.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the county’s Communications and Accountability Department will kick off a multi-media #SmokeFreeBC campaign that will help to encourage employees and residents who want to quit smoking through video clips, inspirational photos, graphics and testimonials.\r\n\r\n<b>Mosquito control </b><b>may conduct spraying</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort County Mosquito Control may conduct aerial training, surveillance and/or spray missions that may include the application of EPA-registered public health insecticides during daylight hours through Friday, Feb. 10.\r\n\r\nThe low-flying aircraft and aerial spraying is dependent upon ideal weather. Mosquito control does not treat the salt marsh habitats for adult mosquitoes during these aerial operations.\r\n\r\nFor additional information, contact Mosquito Control at 843-255-5800.\r\n\r\n<b>CAPA receives </b><b>national accreditation</b>\r\n\r\nThe Child Abuse Prevention Association (CAPA) has once again achieved national accreditation through the New York-based Council on Accreditation (COA).\r\n\r\nCAPA provides community-based outreach, parent education and support, adolescent pregnancy prevention and the Open Arms Home for Abused and Neglected Children.\r\n\r\nOrganizations pursue accreditation to demonstrate the implementation of best practice standards in the field of human services.\r\n\r\nCOA evaluated all aspects of CAPA’s programs, services, management and administration. COA accreditation is an objective, independent and reliable validation of an agency’s performance.\r\n\r\nThe COA accreditation process involves a detailed review and analysis of an organization’s administration, management and service delivery functions against international standards of best practice.\r\n\r\nThe standards driving accreditation ensure that services are well-coordinated, culturally competent, evidence-based, outcomes-oriented and provided by a skilled and supported workforce.\r\n\r\nThe Child Abuse Prevention Association has been providing services to children and families of the Lowcountry since 1981.\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort mayor to speak </b><b>at Lady’s Island meeting</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort City Mayor Billy Keyserling will be the guest speaker at the Tuesday, Feb. 14, meeting of the Lady’s Island Business and Professional Association.\r\n\r\nIt will be held at 8 a.m. in the Beaufort County Realtors Headquarters located in the Palmetto Business Park, Lady’s Island Drive. The meeting is open to the public.\r\n\r\nKeyserling was elected to his office in 2008 and reelected for additional terms of office in 2012 and 2016.\r\n\r\nHe will discuss whether Beaufort has a long-range plan for development of the commercial portion of Lady’s Island; the recent joint city/county traffic study of Sea Island Parkway; annexation; growth; and more.\r\n\r\n<b>County drought status </b><b>downgraded to normal</b>\r\n\r\nDue to adequate winter rainfall for portions of South Carolina, the S.C. Drought Response Committee has updated the drought statuses of 15 counties.\r\n\r\nAll counties in the southern region, including Beaufort, were downgraded from incipient to normal.\r\n\r\nAll counties in the northeast region maintained their current statuses of normal (no drought) or incipient. Richland and Lexington counties, located in the central region of the state, were downgraded to normal status, while the rest of the counties in that region maintained their current statuses of moderate or normal.\r\n\r\nMcCormick and Abbeville counties, located in the Central Savannah region, maintained moderate status; Edgefield, Aiken and Barnwell counties were downgraded to incipient; and Allendale and below were downgraded to normal status.\r\n\r\n“We voted to downgrade the drought for many counties due to increased rainfall over the last 30 to 60 days,” Colleton County Soil and Water Conservation District Commissioner Emeritus Marion Rizer said.\r\n\r\n“Ironically, we are not able to get into the fields to fertilize small grains and to make preparations for spring planting because soil moisture conditions are too wet in some areas.”', 'News briefs for February 9th-15th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'news-briefs-for-february-9th-15th', '', '', '2017-02-10 14:02:37', '2017-02-10 19:02:37', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=31215', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(31220, 4, '2017-02-09 14:03:08', '2017-02-09 19:03:08', '<h3>By Ifetayo White</h3>\r\nIt is February and most everyone\'s minds and hearts are giving more attention to the thing that everyone wants: love.\r\n\r\nSo much thought and energy is directed to how to get love, how to hold it and how to give it.\r\n\r\nJust as surely, the experiences of anxiety, emotional pain and even depression increase greatly during Valentine season. What\'s a person to do?\r\n\r\nIn our culture, looking for love in all the wrong places has become a national pastime.\r\n\r\nWe have been conditioned to expect that the love of our parents, our children, our family, our mates or partners, or our friends will create endless and perfect joy in us. We believe that the more of these folk we can enlist into our fan club of unconditional love, the happier our lives will be. Stop for a minute and let yourselves feel if this rings true for you in any way.\r\n\r\nI remember when I believed that in order to earn and keep my parents love, it was necessary for me to be the good and quiet daughter.\r\n\r\nSo many hours of my married life were devoted to how could I get my husband to love me more. I changed my hair, dieted to look more desirable, wore clothes that he favored and even adoringly approved of every \"brilliant\" idea that popped into his head to win more love and attention from him.\r\n\r\nHow often have I agreed to participate in unfulfilling activities with friends just so that I would continue to be loved by them.\r\n\r\nThe truth is that all this seeking love from others ever accomplished for me was greater anxiety, stress, deeper sadness, migraine headaches and more self-denial.\r\n\r\nWhen we get right down to it, what is the real motivation for choosing the \"right\" school for our children, the \"right\" program for our growth, the \"right\" job or exercise program?\r\n\r\nAll are reasonable choices for being the best that we can be, for sure! But if the truth be told, so often we go for the \"right\" because of our insatiable thirst for more love and admiration. Choosing what is right for our lives begins inside, in our hearts, as an act of alignment with love.\r\n\r\nLove actually always begins and ends with me. The presence of true love is never found outside of ourselves.\r\n\r\nAfter we have taken the time to heal and nurture our own hearts, our own bodies, our own minds, our own spirits, then we can experience truly loving relationships with others.\r\n\r\nAsk yourself how would it feel to give and receive love freely and unconditionally without stress or the fear of losing it? Is it indeed possible to be in truly loving relationships while being true to myself?\r\n\r\nLet\'s take a moment right now and connect with our own hearts. Close your eyes if you wish or not, and begin breathing into your heart.  Are you feeling resistance to this request?  Are thoughts flooding your mind right now?  Just continue to be still and breathe. What are your feelings in your heart? Is there lightness and joy, or sadness and tightness? Are you aware of any feelings of wanting something different in your life, in your relationships? Don\'t ignore any feelings that come up.  Just notice them and continue breathing into your heart.\r\n\r\nHow would it feel if I was totally loveable just as I am right now ... with this body, with this amount of money, with this training? Say the words, \"I am loveable and I am worthwhile\" either silently or aloud to yourself. Now open your eyes if they were closed and begin to breathe regularly.\r\n\r\nThis is a simple way of checking in with your heart, your body, your spirit to feel what is real about the nature of love in your life. Affirming being loveable and worthy might not feel real at first, but over time with practice these words and feelings will become your reality.\r\n\r\nHappy journeying, happy discovering and uncovering, and most of all, LOVE actually!', 'Getting to heart of things helps love bloom', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'getting-to-heart-of-things-helps-love-bloom', '', '', '2017-02-10 14:03:52', '2017-02-10 19:03:52', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=31220', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(31223, 4, '2017-02-09 14:04:05', '2017-02-09 19:04:05', '<b>Collins Construction </b><b>celebrates 25 years</b>\r\n\r\nCollins Construction Services is celebrating its 25th anniversary this month. An open house is scheduled for June to celebrate the occasion.\r\n\r\nThe firm’s recurring clients include the Georgia Ports Authority, Georgia Power, and Chatham County. Other local projects include the Roundhouse Museum and St. Joseph’s/Candler.\r\n\r\nCurrently, Collins is working on projects at the Tom Coleman Courthouse, Grainger Nissan and Beaufort Memorial Hospital.\r\n\r\nCollins Construction has been in business since 1992 and was purchased by Dawn Morgan in 2009. Services include design, renovation and new construction for industrial, commercial, residential, education and healthcare.\r\n\r\nVisit www.collinsconstructioninc.com.\r\n\r\n<b>Home watching service </b><b>earns accreditation</b>\r\n\r\nRedcap-Lowcountry Service Concierge of Beaufort has gained Accredited Member status in the National Home Watch Association for the third consecutive year.\r\n\r\nThe NHWA was formed in 2009 in order to establish and maintain the highest industry standards for home watch and absentee homeowner services throughout the United States and Canada\r\n\r\nOwners Jeff and Lauren Tillapaugh opened Redcap in October of 2014. They are second-time business owners in Beaufort; their first business was a waterfront restaurant and market in a gated community.\r\n\r\nRedcap-Lowcountry Service Concierge serves Beaufort and the surrounding communities, including Fripp Island, Dataw Island, Habersham, Port Royal, Harbor Island and the surrounding area.\r\n\r\nCall 843-822-7332 or email redcapbeaufort@gmail.com. For more, visit www.redcapbeaufort.com.\r\n\r\n<b>New map focuses on </b><b>visitor experience</b>\r\n\r\nTourists and locals in the Lowcountry are about to realize a whole new visitor experience with the release this spring of the Discovery Map of Beaufort and the Lowcountry.\r\n\r\nThe map showcases the historical sites, museums, art galleries, unique shops, restaurants, lodging establishments, beaches, essential services and scenic views from which to take selfies, as well as other prominent tourism destination points.\r\n\r\n“This new map really makes our area look like a complete destination resort,” said Daria Carver Paterson, a Beaufort resident and an award-winning marketing strategist and owner of Marketing On Demand and the Discovery Map of Beaufort Lowcountry, SC.\r\n\r\n“I have been producing print-only Beaufort maps for over eight years here, but my new printed/multi-media, interactive map brings our advertisers into the 21st century,” said Carver Paterson. “Travelers only have a limited time on vacation and they want to plan it. By downloading the Discovery Map (on our chamber of commerce’s site) before they leave home or when they arrive, they can now plan their time accordingly.”\r\n\r\nNearly a quarter of a million Discovery Maps of Beaufort and the Lowcountry will be printed and distributed to hundreds of local businesses. Visitors will find the maps at the chambers of commerce, Visitors’ Welcome Centers on the main corridors heading to Beaufort and at scores of restaurants, retail shops, specialty stores, lodging establishments, airports and recreational sites throughout the area.\r\n\r\nFor more information, call 843-441-1922 or 843-781-6159.', 'Business briefs for February 9th-15th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'business-briefs-for-february-9th-15th', '', '', '2017-02-10 14:04:45', '2017-02-10 19:04:45', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=31223', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(31225, 4, '2017-02-09 17:05:31', '2017-02-09 22:05:31', 'Aime Crouse, 7, gets ready to slide the artificial snow-covered hill created for Snow Day on Feb. 4 at Red Dam Baptist Church in Hardeeville. Photo by Bob Sofaly.\r\n\r\nTo submit a Lowcountry Life photo, you must be the photographer or have permission to submit the photo to be published in The Island News or The Bluffton 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', 'open', 'open', '', 'lowcountry-life-24', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:27:12', '2018-07-12 15:27:12', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=31225', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(31228, 4, '2017-02-09 14:08:31', '2017-02-09 19:08:31', '<em>Photo above: James Vincent, left, and Benjamin Carroll, of The Iceman Ice Company in Jacksonville, Fla., load some of the 7 tons of ice into a crusher on Feb. 4 to create snow for the third annual Snow Day at Red Dam Baptist Church in Hardeeville. </em><em>Photos by Bob Sofaly.</em>\r\n\r\nA Snow Day was held on Feb. 4 at Red Dam Baptist Church in Hardeeville.\r\n\r\nCalvin Smith, children’s pastor at Red Dam Baptist Church, said the third annual Snow Day is a great way for church members to get together during the winter months and have some fun.\r\n\r\nThe Iceman Ice Company from Jacksonville, Fla., crushed and sprayed 7 tons of “snow” onto an artificial ramp and a separate play area for an estimated 300-500 church members, adults and children, to have some wintery fun during the three-hour event.\r\n\r\nAlso on hand giving the event a bazaar-type atmosphere were hotdogs and chili, cotton candy and homemade pies. An inflatable rock wall for the younger children to play on was also available.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_31229\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1789\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/RES1510.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-31229\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-31229\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/RES1510.jpg\" alt=\"Children shield themselves from falling snow during Snow Day at Red Dam Baptist Church in Hardeeville. \" width=\"1789\" height=\"2094\" /></a> Children shield themselves from falling snow during Snow Day at Red Dam Baptist Church in Hardeeville.[/caption]', 'Having a ball in the snow', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'having-a-ball-in-the-snow', '', '', '2017-02-10 14:08:42', '2017-02-10 19:08:42', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=31228', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(31232, 4, '2017-02-09 19:08:55', '2017-02-10 00:08:55', '<em>Photo above: Engineer Ethan Webb, left, was selected as Burton Fire District’s 2016 Firefighter of the Year for his continued leadership with younger firefighters and willingness to take on additional duties. Lt. Justin Blankenship, right, was selected as the Burton Fire District’s Officer of the Year for his dedication to the protection of the citizens of Burton through extra training. Photo by Bob Sofaly.</em>\r\n<h3>By Sally Mahan</h3>\r\nIt’s all in the family for the Burton Fire District’s 2016 Firefighter of the Year and District Officer of the Year.\r\n\r\nBoth drew on their family experiences to become firefighters, and now consider their fellow firefighters as part of their families, too.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>Justin Blankenship</b></span></p>\r\nLt. Justin Blankenship was selected as the Burton Fire District’s Officer of the Year for his dedication to the protection of the citizens of Burton through extra training and schooling. He is one of the busiest officers in the district, which had nearly 300 emergency calls in 2016, including two house fires in one night.\r\n\r\nBlankenship, 33, was born and raised in Beaufort.\r\n\r\nHis father owned a heavy equipment company, and that was the direction he thought he was heading.\r\n\r\nBut he started volunteering as a firefighter as a sophomore in high school, and would take classes on weekends and go on runs with the Sheldon fire station crew.\r\n\r\n“I just really enjoyed it,” he said.\r\n\r\nHe started as a firefighter recruit — an entry level position — and worked his way up through the ranks and was promoted to lieutenant five years ago. He’s been with the district for 15 years.\r\n\r\nHe loves his job and takes great pleasure in coming to the aid of others.\r\n\r\n“I love helping the community,” said Blankenship. “When they’re at their worst time they look to us, from being sick to fires to car wrecks.”\r\n\r\nHe particularly loves helping children.\r\n\r\n“Every year we take Santa around on a fire engine,” he said. “I enjoy seeing the looks on the kid’s faces. It’s the most fun time of year for me because for some kids that’s the only time they see Santa.”\r\n\r\nHe’s also had his share of tough times.\r\n\r\n“The toughest for me was a fatality fire and my niece was about the same age as the little girl who passed away,” he said. “With children it’s always really hard, and unfortunately I’ve seen my fair share of them. It haunts me.”\r\n\r\nBlankenship gets through those tough times with the support of his wife, Shannon, with whom he has three children.\r\n\r\n“(Shannon’s) dad was also a firefighter, so she knows a little bit about it,” he said. “That’s one thing about our fire department: We are very family-oriented. If we work a holiday the whole shift gets together and everyone comes up to share a meal and do family stuff. Also, our kids come up and eat dinner at the station at least one night a week.”\r\n\r\nBlankenship said he was taken aback by the honor of District Officer of the Year.\r\n\r\n“I was very surprised,” he said. “I try to do my job the best I can and it’s such an honor to be chosen by my peers and the chiefs.”\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>Ethan Webb</b></span></p>\r\nEngineer Ethan Webb was selected as Firefighter of the Year for his continued leadership with younger firefighters and willingness to take on additional duties.\r\n\r\nWebb, as driver of Engine 5, gets his fire engine in service upon notification of an emergency with the fastest time of his shift with an average of one minute, 10 seconds. Webb was also named 2016 Exchange Club Firefighter of the year.\r\n\r\nLike Blankenship, family comes first for him.\r\n\r\n“My father has been a firefighter for 35 years; he’s our deputy chief,” said Webb, 24. “I grew up around the firehouse and it was always something I wanted to do.”\r\n\r\nHowever, while his dad approved, his mother wasn’t too thrilled with the idea of him following in his father’s footsteps.\r\n\r\n“My father was always there, but mom tried to talk me out,” he said. “She was worried. And initially after high school, I wasn’t going to do it. But then within a couple of years I realized that’s what I wanted to do.”\r\n\r\nSo he went to the fire academy and graduated with all of his certifications.\r\n\r\nHe then volunteered with Burton, but said he didn’t expect to get a job.\r\n\r\nBut after about eight months, he was hired as a full-time firefighter and “I’ve been here ever since,” he said.\r\n\r\nHe credits his fellow firefighters for his success.\r\n\r\n“It’s truly a family, it’s a brotherhood that runs deeper than anything I’ve ever been involved with,” he said. “You form bonds in high school sports, but here you literally put your life in another person’s hand. That’s what makes it so special; it’s a huge family that’s not blood. We do whatever we can to help each other.”\r\n\r\nAnd like Blankenship, he’s seen his share of tragedies.\r\n\r\n“The hardest one was when I was on the job for about a month and we went to a cardiac arrest of a 32-year-old man. While we were doing CPR, his two little girls, who were about 4 or 5 years old, were standing at the end of the hallway, and that stuck with me for a long time, the sight of those girls. We were unable to save him.”\r\n\r\nHe’s also been blessed to save lives, he said.\r\n\r\n“I remember a call on a 3-month-old infant not breathing on Trask Parkway,” he said. “By the time EMS pulled up we had the baby breathing. For anyone, a kid is a soft spot. It’s one of the highlights, and that’s what keeps you going. We see a lot of bad, but we are doing what we can to fix things, and that fuels my machine. 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(31237, 4, '2017-02-09 19:02:48', '2017-02-10 00:02:48', '[gallery link=\"file\" size=\"medium\" ids=\"31240,31238,31239\"]\r\n\r\n<em>Pictured above from left are Derrick Washington, Joseph “Joe” Ciccone, and Capt. John Robinson.</em>\r\n\r\nThe City of Beaufort/Town of Port Royal Fire Department has named Derrick Washington as the 2016 Reserve Firefighter of the Year.\r\n\r\nWashington has been a reserve firefighter for the City of Beaufort/Town of Port Royal Fire Department since September 2001.\r\n\r\nThroughout Washington’s career, he has logged over 1,000 continuing education hours and has earned over 30 different certificates. Washington was a top five finalist in a contest to name the nation’s most outstanding volunteer firefighter.\r\n\r\nFirefighter Joseph “Joe” Ciccone was named the 2016 Firefighter of the Year. He oversees the ladder maintenance and testing. Ciccone recently completed his Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certificate at the Technical College of the Lowcountry.\r\n\r\nCapt. John Robinson was selected as the recipient of the 2016 Joseph C. Robinson Career Achievement Award. Robinson is a 16-year veteran with the City of Beaufort/Town of Port Royal Fire Department and is the training and education officer for the department.', 'Beaufort/Port Royal department recognizes 2016 awardees', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufortport-royal-department-recognizes-2016-awardees', '', '', '2017-02-10 14:18:56', '2017-02-10 19:18:56', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=31237', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(31250, 4, '2017-02-09 19:19:06', '2017-02-10 00:19:06', '<h3>By Kat Walsh</h3>\r\nThe Eleventh Annual Beaufort International Film Festival will host thousands of film lovers from around the world from Tuesday, Feb. 15, and continuing through Sunday, Feb. 19.\r\n\r\nOrganizers are expecting their biggest crowd to date at one of the fastest growing film festivals in the Southeast.\r\n\r\nDue to its popularity, the festival has expanded to five days.\r\n\r\n“This will allow for more screenings to occur on Saturday night,” said Ron Tucker, co-founder of the Beaufort Film Society.\r\n\r\n\"We are honored to have one world premiere film, ‘Trigger: The Ripple Effect of Gun Violence,’ one East Coast premiere, ‘Saturn Returns’ and one Southern U.S. premiere, a student film, ‘Icarus,’” said Tucker.\r\n\r\nAt most of the screenings, the filmmakers will attend their own film showings.\r\n\r\n“At this time, we have over 50 commitments from filmmakers planning to attend the festival,” said Tucker.\r\n\r\nAwards will be presented in the areas of Features, Documentaries, Short Films, Student Films, Screenplays, Animation, Comedy and Audience Choice. Also, winners will be named for Best Actor, Best Actress and Best Director.\r\n\r\nIn addition to the category and individual awards, the inaugural Robert Smalls Merit &amp; Achievement Award will be presented to trailblazing filmmaker Julie Dash.\r\n\r\n“This award was created to recognize a filmmaker whose body of work has served as a catalyst for groundbreaking discoveries and societal change. Ms. Dash\'s accomplishments during the last quarter century certainly meet this criterion,\" said Tucker.\r\n\r\nFilmed in Beaufort, Dash’s “Daughters of the Dust” has been restored and re-released as part of its 25th anniversary.\r\n\r\n“We are very fortunate to be selected as one the screening locations for the limited theatrical re-release during the festival,” said Rebecca Tucker, co-founder of the Beaufort Film Society. “And following the screening, a panel will discussion will take place with the filmmaker, local cast and crew.”\r\n\r\nFilmmaker Brad Jayne will receive the Behind the Scenes Award for his notable accomplishments over the past 15 years, which include working closely with the South Carolina Film Commission\'s Indie Grants and Young Filmmakers programs.\r\n\r\nAlso new to the festival this year is the Film and Digital Media Symposium. Presented in a partnership with the USCB Media Arts Department, the event is free and open to the public.\r\n\r\n\"We are optimistic the symposium will help pave the way to a stronger relationship concerning the importance and value of a Digital Media Arts program and the Beaufort Film Society,” said Rebecca Tucker.\r\n\r\n“If you are a film lover, this is a great opportunity to learn about all the work that takes place behind the scenes,” said director and producer VW Schiech, who will present a class on visual film effects at the symposium.\r\n\r\nSchiech said he is also looking forward to the Thursday, Feb. 16, screenwriter’s workshop, which pairs the top nominated screenplays with local actors in a live table read.\r\n\r\n“I have been to a lot of festivals all over the country, and I’ve never seen this. BIFF does something no one else is doing,” said Schiech.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Screen-Shot-2017-02-10-at-2.22.45-PM.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-31256\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-31256\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Screen-Shot-2017-02-10-at-2.22.45-PM.png\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2017-02-10 at 2.22.45 PM\" width=\"740\" height=\"1080\" /></a>', 'Film festival keeps growing', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'film-festival-keeps-growing', '', '', '2017-02-10 14:23:13', '2017-02-10 19:23:13', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=31250', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(31252, 4, '2017-02-09 19:20:06', '2017-02-10 00:20:06', '<em>Photo above: One of the comfort stations at the Hunting Island campground still stands but was heavily damaged during Hurricane Matthew. Photos by Bob Sofaly.</em>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_31260\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"2085\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/RES1042.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-31260\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-31260\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/RES1042.jpg\" alt=\"A toilet filled with sand shows how extensive the damage done to the state park’s waste disposal system. The entire system needs to replaced.\" width=\"2085\" height=\"2719\" /></a> A toilet filled with sand shows how extensive the damage done to the state park’s waste disposal system. The entire system needs to replaced.[/caption]\r\n<h3>By Sally Mahan</h3>\r\nBefore the early morning hours of Oct. 8, Hunting Island was home to an incredibly popular campground, an expansive, glorious beach and walking trails through the lush maritime forest.\r\n\r\nNow, it looks like a battleground.\r\n\r\nBeaufort County residents have seen the piles of debris caused by Hurricane Matthew; they’ve seen the landscape change before their very eyes.\r\n\r\nBut nothing quite prepares you for Hunting Island.\r\n\r\nThe 5,000-acre barrier island, like other barrier islands in Beaufort County, took a sucker punch right in the face from Hurricane Matthew.\r\n\r\nThe 19th century lighthouse, the nature center, Little Blue (the small lone cabin left in the park) and the park rangers’ homes survived intact.\r\n\r\nBut that’s about it.\r\n\r\nThe trails are covered in fallen trees; the lagoon suffered saltwater intrusion; and the campground is a tangle of trees, limbs and debris.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the 9-foot storm surge destroyed all of the dunes and the beach suffered a tremendous amount of erosion. Sand was pushed up into one of the bathrooms closest to the beach and it piled up to the top of the bowls (and even inside the bowls) of the toilets. Four trees also fell on that bathroom.\r\n\r\nThere is a lot of debris still on the beach, including crab traps, branches, palmetto leaves and more. Park manager Daniel Gambrell said the beach will have to be renourished because there is so little of it left.\r\n\r\nOne positive note is the “boneyard” of trees on the beach survived, but were pushed farther away from the water.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, more than 2,000 trees have been lost throughout the park, some due to the high winds, and most pines were downed or have died because they couldn’t survive the salt water intrusion.\r\n\r\nThe park is now inhabited by state park rangers and the cleanup contractor, which is clearing up the more the million of dollars in damages.\r\n\r\nThe camping area is where much of the work is focused and where there is a tremendous amount of devastation.\r\n\r\nWhen you drove up to the campground entrance before Matthew, you couldn’t see the beach for the trees. There were 88 camping sites in that area closest to the beach. Now, most of the trees are gone, except some of the sturdy palmetto trees, and the ocean is clearly in view. Some trees that are standing lost their tops and look like large sticks.\r\n\r\nThose 88 sites will remain closed for the foreseeable future because salt water got into the electrical services and the system would need to be completely replaced.\r\n\r\nSalt water also got into the plumbing system of the park as a whole.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, grills were upended, signs were twisted and downed, picnic tables were destroyed and trees fell on top of the bathrooms.\r\n\r\nFor the rangers, the site was horrifying when they first returned after evacuating the park.\r\n\r\n“When we got back, the damage was just massive,” said Daniel Gambrell, Hunting Island park manager. “It really was devastating to see it.”\r\n\r\nThe island was under water, and he said it took him and other rangers four and a half hours to get from the entrance to the lighthouse, a walk that would usually take about 25 minutes.\r\n\r\n“There were just so many trees down and at some points we were walking through 3 feet of water,” he said.\r\n\r\n“This is such a special place,” said Gambrell. “We take pride in our park and it’s hard to see it like this.”\r\n\r\nHowever, he is hoping that at least 102 campsites will reopen by the end of May. And he’s optimistic about the future.\r\n\r\n“We want people to visit, but it’s just not safe,” said Gambrell. “We suffered a lot of damage, but we’re making good progress with the cleanup. And when we get done, we think it will be even better.”\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_31259\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"2889\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/RES1038.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-31259\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-31259\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/RES1038.jpg\" alt=\"Park Manager Dan Gambrell is shown at one of the more heavily damaged comfort stations at Hunting Island State Park’s popular campground. Gambrell said the state park’s entire infrastructure has to be replaced.\" width=\"2889\" height=\"1743\" /></a> Park Manager Dan Gambrell is shown at one of the more heavily damaged comfort stations at Hunting Island State Park’s popular campground. Gambrell said the state park’s entire infrastructure has to be replaced.[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_31255\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"2957\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/DSC0018.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-31255\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-31255\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/DSC0018.jpg\" alt=\"Heavy equipment hauls out fallen pine and palmetto trees at Hunting Island. There are no more sand dunes to protect the popular beach, leaving the entire park vulnerable.\" width=\"2957\" height=\"2091\" /></a> Heavy equipment hauls out fallen pine and palmetto trees at Hunting Island. 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(31387, 4, '2017-02-23 09:16:58', '2017-02-23 14:16:58', '<b>Fripp Audubon presenting&nbsp;</b><b>conserving swamp canaries</b>\r\n\r\nA free program on conserving swamp canaries will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, at the Fripp Island Community Center.\r\n\r\n“OK, so it’s NOT really a canary, but YOU try saying ‘prothonotary warbler’ a few times in rapid succession,” according to a release.\r\n\r\nThe National Audubon Society, South Carolina and its Francis Beidler Forest preserve have played key roles in emerging research about this tiny, iconic, wetlands songbird species.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThere will be a meet and greet at 6 p.m. and attendees are asked to bring a small plate to share. For more, contanct frippaudubonclub@gmail.com or visit www.islc.net/audubon.\r\n\r\n<b>Bands, Brews, BBQ&nbsp;</b><b>coming to Port Royal</b>\r\n\r\nThe Friends of Caroline Hospice’s annual Bands, Brews and BBQ will take place Friday, Feb. 24, and Saturday, Feb. 25, on Paris Avenue in Port Royal. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nBands scheduled to perform at the festival include The Cluster Shucks, Walker Harris Band, Eric Daubert and Cranford Hollow. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nFriday night’s Wing Throw Down event will feature wings recipes from participating cook teams. The evening will also include the first annual Hot Wing Eating Contest sponsored by the Carolina Tavern. Competing participants will eat as many wings as possible in 2 minutes. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nSaturday’s event schedule includes live music, barbeque tastings and a kid’s zone, including a bounce house and face painting.\r\n\r\nTickets for the event are available in advance for $10 per day for 12 years and older, under 12 is free. Tickets will be $15 at the door. Additional tickets for food and beverages will be available for purchase. No outside food, beverages or coolers are allowed.\r\n\r\nVisit www.friendsofcarolinehospice.org.\r\n\r\n<b>Oyster roast, movie&nbsp;</b><b>coming to Penn Center</b>\r\n\r\nPenn Center will host its first oyster roast and fish fry of the year from 6-8:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25.\r\n\r\nThe movie, “Family Across the Sea,” will also be shown. It explores the remarkable connections between the Gullah of the South Carolina/Georgia Sea Islands and the people of West Africa, particularly those of Sierra Leone.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nVisit www.penncenter.com.\r\n\r\n<b>Fort Fremont tour&nbsp;</b><b>to be held Feb. 25</b>\r\n\r\nA Friends of Fort Fremont monthly docent-led tour will be on Saturday, Feb. 25. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe event will begin at 10:30 a.m. at the St. Helena Library, where guests will see a scale model of Fort Fremont in 1898 and then travel down Lands End Road to see the fort as it looks today.\r\n\r\n<b>Street Corner Symphony&nbsp;</b><b>to play at arts center</b>\r\n\r\nStreet Corner Symphony, an acappella group based out of Nashville, will perform at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25, at the USCB Center for the Arts.\r\n\r\nThe group became internationally known in 2010 after becoming runners up on Season 2 of NBC\'s all vocal competition, “The Sing-Off.” Their music covers a wide range of styles, appealing to young and old alike.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTickets are $35 for adults, $30 for seniors/military and $15 for students.\r\n\r\nVisit www.uscbcenterforthearts.com. &nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>The Gloriosa Trio&nbsp;</b><b>to headline on Feb. 26</b>\r\n\r\nThe Fripp Island Friends of Music will host the Gloriosa Trio at 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nGloriosa, the beautiful flame lily, is an apt name for a trio that never fails&nbsp; to fire up an audience. Pianist Yoonie Han, violinist Jennifer Carsillo, and cellist Kevin Bate are experienced musicians known for carefully-crafted programs and exuberant performances. They have received rave reviews for their musical imagination and feel for complex structures.\r\n\r\nThe concert will be held in the Fripp Community Center, 205 Tarpon Blvd.\r\n\r\nTickets at the door are $25 for adults; students are free.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis event includes a catered reception.\r\n\r\nVisit www.frippfriendsofmusic.com or call 843-263-5916.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>State’s hidden past&nbsp;</b><b>revealed at lecture</b>\r\n\r\nSpanning thousands of years, South Carolina’s hidden past will be revealed in the new book, “Archaeology in South Carolina: Exploring the Hidden Heritage of the Palmetto State” by editor Adam King.\r\n\r\nThe Verdier House Dinner &amp; a Lecture will be held from 5:30-7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27.\r\n\r\nWith more than 32,400 recorded archaeological sites, South Carolina’s rich history is exposed in this volume in which King, also an archaeologist, begins with the basic hows and whys of archaeology and introduces readers to current issues.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA wine and hors d’oeuvre reception begins at 5:30 p.m.; the program is at 6 p.m.\r\n\r\nAdmission for members is $15/$25 per member/couple. Nonmember admission is $20/$30 per person/couple.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor reservations, call 843-379-3331.\r\n\r\n<b>USMC to hold program&nbsp;</b><b>on World War I</b>\r\n\r\nThe Parris Island Historic and Museum Society and Historic Port Royal Foundation will present a two-part commemoration of the USMC in WWI at HPRF\'s Union Church, 1004 11th St. in Port Royal.\r\n\r\nThe first part will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28, featuring Steve Price of the PIHMS\' Living History Detachment.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPrice, in full WWI uniform, will discuss the Battle of Belleau Woods, where the Marines earned the title Devil Dog, Teufel Hunden from the German Army. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe second part will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 25, and will feature Mike Miller, author of the multi-book series. He will discuss the USMC’s role and involvement in WWI.\r\n\r\nThese programs are free and open to the public.\r\n\r\n<b>Two Island Girls Night Outs coming in March</b>\r\n\r\nIsland Girls Night Out, an opportunity to socialize, win prizes and meet new friends, will be held from 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, March 2, at MoonDoggies Gifts and Cafe at 930 Ninth St. in Port Royal.\r\n\r\nA second IGNO will be held from 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, March 23, at For The Birds and Gardens on 1002 Bay St.\r\n\r\nThese free events are sponsored by The Island News. Businesses that would like to book an IGNO can call Irene Goodnight at 615-243-4684.\r\n\r\n<b>Day trip to Savannah,&nbsp;</b><b>Isle of Hope offered</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Historical Society is offering a day trip to Savannah and the Isle of Hope on Thursday, March 2.\r\n\r\nA private bus will leave from the HBF office in Beaufort at 9 a.m.\r\n\r\nThe first stop will be the Whitefield Chapel, the heart and soul of Bethesda Academy. The next stop is a private house and garden on Isle of Hope and the third stop will be Wormsloe Planation.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe group will then travel back to the historic district for lunch at the private Oglethorpe Club overlooking Forsyth Park.\r\n\r\nAfter lunch, participants will visit a private historic house before returning to Beaufort arriving around 4 p.m.\r\n\r\nThe cost is $150 for members; $180 for nonmembers.\r\n\r\nFor further information and reservations call 843-379-3331 or email info@historicbeaufort.org.', 'What To Do the week of February 23rd-March 1st', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-to-do-the-week-of-february-23rd-march-1st', '', '', '2017-02-23 09:16:58', '2017-02-23 14:16:58', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=31387', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(31267, 4, '2017-02-16 08:59:07', '2017-02-16 13:59:07', '<b>Beaufort film festival&nbsp;</b><b>tickets now on sale</b>\r\n\r\nTickets are now available for purchase for the 11th Annual Beaufort International Film Festival, which will be held through Sunday, Feb. 19. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nTickets can be ordered online or purchased in person at the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce Visitors Center at 713 Craven St., Beaufort.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDetails regarding the schedule of events, screening times, trailers, ticket prices&nbsp; and more are available at beaufortfilmfestival.com.&nbsp;For more information, contact the Beaufort Film Society at beaufortfilm@gmail.com.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Program on Smalls&nbsp;</b><b>to be held Feb. 17</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Historical Society and Tabernacle Baptist Church have assembled a countywide effort to bring Donald Sweeper\'s presentation, “The Life and Times of Robert Smalls,” to the community.\r\n\r\nThe presentation will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17, at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 901 Craven St. in Beaufort.\r\n\r\nTickets are $10 and seating is limited.\r\n\r\nFor reservations, call 843-689-6767, ext. 225; email nhefter@coastaldiscovery.org; or visit www.coastaldiscovery.org .\r\n\r\n<b>Lecture to focus on&nbsp;</b><b>researching family</b>\r\n\r\nThe History Lecture Series, a cooperative venture by the Beaufort History Museum and the Beaufort County Library, will feature a presentation on how to research an African-American family.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe event will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, at the St. Helena Branch Library at 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road.\r\n\r\nResearchers Kimberly Morgan and Akosua Moore will update what they’ve learned about a former slave and his many descendants through family lore, government records and library materials. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhile the lectures are free to the public, space is limited. Register at www.beauforthistorymuseum.com to ensure admission. (Those who do not pre-register will not be guaranteed a seat.)\r\n\r\n<b>Sing event to honor Black History Month</b>\r\n\r\nPenn Center on St. Helena Island will host a Community Sing honoring Black History Month at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCall 843-838-2432; email info@penncenter.com; or visit www.penncenter.com.\r\n\r\n<b>Tea will feature </b><b>book discussion</b>\r\n\r\nA Sea Island Lady Tea will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19, at the Verdier House at 801 Bay St. in Beaufort.&nbsp;Grace Cordial, of the Beaufort District Collection, will talk about the Beaufort locations in the book, \"A Sea Island Lady.\"\r\n\r\nThere will be sweets, savories, sandwiches and tea.&nbsp;Seating is limited. For more information or to reserve a seat, call the Historic Beaufort Foundation at 843-379-3331. Tickets may also be purchased at www.historicbeaufort.org/shop.\r\n\r\n<b>Poetry reading&nbsp;</b><b>to focus on race</b>\r\n\r\nThe Pat Conroy Literary Center will present Poets Respond to Race, a poetry reading and community discussion, from 5-6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 20.&nbsp;The event will be held at Grace Chapel AME Church at 502 Charles St. in Beaufort.\r\n\r\n<b>Children’s theater&nbsp;</b><b>to hold auditions</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Children’s Theatre will hold auditions for “Aladdin, Jr.” on Tuesday, Feb. 21, and Wednesday, Feb. 22, at the USCB Center for the Arts. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nProduction dates for Aladdin, Jr., will be at 7 p.m. May 19-20; 3 p.m. May 21; and 9:30 a.m. and noon May 18 (for schools only) at the Center for the Arts. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nRehearsals are held from 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; and 2-4 p.m. Sundays.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAudition times are from 5:15-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, for ages, 7-9, and 6:30-8 p.m. for ages 10-12; and 5:15-7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22, for ages 13-18, and 7-8:15 p.m. for call-backs.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Chorale looking for singers to join group</b>\r\n\r\nThe Lowcountry Chorale, a mixed-voice community of singers, has begun preparation for its upcoming season.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo that end, it is looking for singers to join the group.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNo auditions are necessary. Anyone who loves to sing is welcome to join. Rehearsals begin at 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 157 Lady’s Island Drive, Beaufort. Registration begins at 6:15 p.m.\r\n\r\nThirteen weeks of rehearsals will culminate in performances on Friday, May 19, and Saturday, May 20. The group is under the direction of Alan Lathan. The theme for this concert is “From Broadway to Hollywood.”\r\n\r\nThere is a $35 membership fee to help defray music and performance costs. Call Shari at 843-252-3990 for more information.\r\n\r\n<b>Fort Fremont tour&nbsp;</b><b>to be held Feb. 24</b>\r\n\r\nA Friends of Fort Fremont monthly docent-led tour will be on Saturday, Feb. 24. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe event will begin at 10:30 a.m. at the St. Helena Branch Library, where guests will see a scale model of Fort Fremont in 1898 and then travel down Lands End Road to see the fort as it looks today.\r\n\r\n<b>The Gloriosa Trio to headline on Feb. 26</b>\r\n\r\nThe Fripp Island Friends of Music will host the Gloriosa Trio at 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe concert will be held in the Fripp Community Center, 205 Tarpon Blvd. Tickets at the door are $25 for adults; students are free. This event includes a catered reception.\r\n\r\nVisit www.frippfriendsofmusic.com or call 843-263-5916.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>USMC to hold program on World War I</b>\r\n\r\nThe Parris Island Historic and Museum Society and Historic Port Royal Foundation will present a two-part commemoration of the USMC in WWI at HPRF\'s Union Church, 1004 11th St. in Port Royal.\r\n\r\nThe first part will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28, featuring Steve Price of the PIHMS\' Living History Detachment.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe second part will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 25, and will feature Mike Miller, author of the multi-book series. These programs are free and open to the public.', 'What To Do the week of February 16th-22nd', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-to-do-the-week-of-february-16th-22nd', '', '', '2017-02-16 08:59:52', '2017-02-16 13:59:52', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=31267', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(31271, 4, '2017-02-16 09:00:56', '2017-02-16 14:00:56', '<h3>By Cherimie Crane Weatherford</h3>\r\nThe floors creaked in harmonious chorus, the sun filtered through stained glass, creating rainbows against the shellacked pews as the scent of vanilla and baby powder precluded each warm hug by women who had seen it all.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWe were never forced to attend, never as punishment, only the assurance of good music, pocket peppermint and every casserole imaginable during dinner on the grounds.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe hymn “Consider the Lillies” was a customary opening, and to this day I remember every single word.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThere is only one thing that Mississippi has more of than freckled faces: churches. Big churches, small churches, country churches, open field churches and churches in the middle of a living room floor if necessary. There is no denying it is a part of who I am, the good, the bad and the vocal.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOccasionally the preacher would get a little gloomy for my taste, but in such instances I occupied my time spotting the open-eyed nappers, shoe tappers and the mommas wielding concrete stares at spirited youth.\r\n\r\nReligion is something that both fascinated and terrified my young mind. Several concepts simply twisted my logical bone into a pretzel while the genuine care so freely given compared only to the warmth of my grandmother’s lap.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI believed there was a God from the start, there was simply no other explanation for velvety feeling rye grass or my grandmother’s grits.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nChurch was community, family, social center and as familiar as my own home.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRegardless of the chaos of the economy or the atmosphere of a world sick with hate, church was predictable as summer heat.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNot once can I recall exclusion of any kind other than Mrs. Foster\'s pew. We all knew better than to sit in her well-worn location. Church was for all and all was church. It seemed quite simple.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI have no memory of being discouraged from love but being told consistently to love thy neighbor. Of course living in rural Mississippi,&nbsp; that was fairly easy as your neighbor was either your grandmother or a dairy cow.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nChurch was as much what you did as who you were. For me, it was comforting. The soothing hymns, the sweet wrinkled hands handing me candy and belief that praying would help seemed to ease my often anxious little mind and calm my often restless little body.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nReligion is personal. It was personal then and it is personal now.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI carry that little church with me everywhere I go. It was the most kind, most accepting and most joyful place I can remember.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe world is a much more confusing place now as I am often confused by the rules of engagement.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThankfully that little white church, with the shiny pews and creaking floors, gave me a foundation of which to build my own beliefs, my own thoughts and my ability to decipher casseroles with ease.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAlthough I don\'t recall every sermon or fully agree with every sentiment, I do consider the lilies and I do love thy neighbor.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<i>Cherimie Crane Weatherford, owner of SugarBelle boutique, real estate broker and observer of all things momentous and mundane, lives on Lady’s Island with her golfing husband, dancing toddler and lounging dogs.</i>', 'Church is refuge from hate, world’s troubles', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'church-is-refuge-from-hate-worlds-troubles', '', '', '2017-02-16 09:00:56', '2017-02-16 14:00:56', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=31271', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(31273, 4, '2017-02-16 09:03:03', '2017-02-16 14:03:03', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>HIGH SCHOOL&nbsp;</b><b>BASKETBALL</b></span></p>\r\n<b>BA student scores 1,000 career points</b>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_31275\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"640\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Kevin_Williams-3.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-31275\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-31275\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Kevin_Williams-3.jpg\" alt=\"Kevin Williams\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\"></a> Kevin Williams[/caption]\r\n\r\nKevin Williams scored a game-high 32 points to lead Beaufort Academy past Hilton Head Christian Academy 59-55 in a boys\' high school basketball game on Feb. 10.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLongtime rivals, Beaufort Academy and Hilton Head Christian Academy met for a late-season contest.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWith the win, Beaufort Academy improved to 14-7 overall and 7-6 in the region.\r\n\r\nThe Eagles prevailed on Senior Night.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAt halftime, Williams was honored for scoring his 1,000th career point.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAccompanying Williams in double figures for the Eagles, Luke Harper scored 20 points.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThus far in his high school career, Williams has scored nearly 1,300 points. He was presented with a 1,000th point banner.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFrampton Harper, who posted 1,823 points as an Eagle, ranks as Beaufort Academy\'s all-time leading scorer and was among those who helped to honor Williams.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWith the loss, Hilton Head Christian Academy dropped to 9-14 overall and 6-7 in the region.\r\n\r\nThe victory allowed Beaufort Academy to halt a two-game losing skid.\r\n\r\nBeaufort Academy was due back in action on the road at Hilton Head Prep on Feb. 13.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Academy-Hilton Head Prep boys\' basketball game ended too late to make this edition. More coverage of the Beaufort Academy boys\' basketball program will appear in next week\'s edition.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Hilton Head outlasts Lady Eagles in overtime</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort High girls\' basketball team suffered a loss in its final regular-season game. Host Hilton Head High edged Beaufort High 57-54 in overtime on Feb. 9.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDetermined Hilton Head High outscored Beaufort High 8-6 in an extra period to post the win. With the loss, Beaufort High concluded its regular-season season 13-11 overall and 3-7 in the region.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHilton Head High ended its regular-season 15-9 overall and 9-1 in the region with the win.\r\n\r\nKamryn Jackson led Hilton Head High with 27 points. Two Seahawks reached double figures in the scoring column as Miley Ray posted 13 points.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHilton Head High shot 83 percent from the free throw line, draining 30 of 36 foul shots. The Seahawks overcame 17 turnovers en route to the victory. Hilton Head High dished out a total of 23 assists.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBeaufort High featured the game\'s leading scorer. Naijuia Moyd led the Eagles with a game-high 33 points. Moyd, who was the only Beaufort High player to reach double figures in the scoring column, drained 11 field goals.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFinishing one shot short of reaching double figures for the Eagles, Imari Smalls added eight points.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTerrayah Williams scored six points, recorded four blocks and pulled down 12 rebounds for the Eagles. Williams led all players in blocks and rebounds.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBeaufort High shot only 47 percent (7-of-15) from the free throw line.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Eagles outrebounded Hilton Head 34-31 in the setback. Beaufort High, however, committed 21 turnovers.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort Academy&nbsp;</b><b>drops game 48-44&nbsp;</b>\r\n\r\nLangley Harter led Colleton Prep Academy to a narrow region win over visiting Beaufort Academy last week. Host Colleton Prep Academy edged Beaufort Academy 48-44 in a region girls\' high school basketball matchup on Feb. 7. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nAccompanying Harter in double figures for Colleton Prep Academy was Anne Garrett Carter.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe two familiar girls\' high school basketball rivals traded the lead several times during the game. Beaufort Academy owned a one-point advantage at halftime. But the Eagles couldn\'t maintain an advantage over Colleton Prep Academy.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHomestanding Colleton Prep Academy pulled out to a 10-point lead in the fourth quarter before Beaufort Academy started to make a furious comeback, albeit too late.\r\n\r\nAmelia Huebel, one of the state\'s most underrated girls\' high school basketball players, led Beaufort Academy with her seventh double-double of the season. Huebel, the only Beaufort Academy player to reach double figures in the scoring column, finished with 18 points and 10 rebounds. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nBecca Frelin and Karolina Struharova added seven points apiece for the Eagles.\r\n\r\nBeaufort Academy shot only 22 percent from two-point range in the setback. The eagles were 3-of-10 (30 percent) from 3-point range in the game versus Colleton Prep Academy.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Eagles suffer 1-point&nbsp;</b><b>loss to Cane Bay</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort High Eagles fell short on the road at Cane Bay in a boys\' high school basketball game early last week. Host Cane Bay managed to edge the Eagles 54-53 in a boys\' high school basketball affair on Feb. 7.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBeaufort High and Cane Bay are longtime boys\' high school basketball rivals.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWith the loss, Beaufort High dropped to 11-9 overall and 5-4 in the region.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCane Bay improved to 8-12 overall and 2-7 in the region with the win.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCane Bay overcame a slow start to capture the victory. The Eagles couldn\'t capitalize on a strong start. Beaufort High opened the game in impressive fashion, outscoring Cane Bay 14-9 during the first quarter.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBut Cane Bay battled back to lead 29-24 at halftime.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe productive Cobras owned a 40-36 lead at the conclusion of the third quarter&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMatt Garay, one of the area\'s top boys\' high school basketball players, paced Beaufort High, scoring 17 points before fouling out.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Cobras halted a six-game losing skid. Cane Bay posted its first win since claiming a hard-fought 58-56 victory over Hilton Head High back on Jan. 13.\r\n\r\nBeaufort High finished third in the region and entered the week set to play on the road in the first round of the SCHSL Playoffs.&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>COLLEGE FOOTBALL</b></span></p>\r\n<b>Bulldogs celebrate historic 2016 season</b>\r\n\r\nThe Citadel football program celebrated its historic 2016 season inside McAlister Field House on Feb. 11.\r\n\r\nThe highlight of the banquet, which featured nearly 500 guests, was the presentation of the team\'s 2016 Southern Conference championship rings celebrating back-to-back conference titles for the first time in school history. Head coach Brent Thompson addressed the crowd, thanking fans and administration for their support and the team for their efforts during the season, before displaying the ring design and allowing each cadet-athlete to open their ring box for the first time.\r\n\r\nThe program, which was emceed by The Citadel Athletic Hall of Famer Lee Glaze, featured the recognition of 58 lettermen from the 2016 season as well as the 20 seniors who played their final season for the Bulldogs. In addition, team captains Joe Crochet, Tevin Floyd, DeAndre Schoultz and Kyle Weaver were introduced. The Citadel also handed out individual awards, including player of the year for offense, defense and special teams.\r\n\r\nThe first awards presented were to linebacker Joe Crochet and offensive lineman Nick Jeffreys, The Citadel\'s two Academic All-Americans. Crochet and Jeffreys are the first Bulldog pair to earn Academic All-America status in the same season, and Crochet is the first Bulldog to be named an Academic All-American in consecutive seasons since 1976-78.\r\n\r\nSenior Tyler Renew was honored as The Citadel\'s Offensive Player of the Year. Renew rushed for 1,096 yards, the seventh-highest single-season total in program history, and four touchdowns while adding five receptions for 120 yards and two touchdowns. He was selected as an All-American by STATS for the second straight year and earned All-Southern Conference recognition from the coaches and media. The Columbia native finished his career ranked fifth on the Bulldogs\' all-time rushing yards list with 2,828 and tied for eighth on the program\'s all-time 100-yard rushing games list with nine.\r\n\r\nJunior defensive back Kailik Williams took home the team\'s Defensive Player of the Year award. Williams was selected as the Southern Conference Defensive Player of the Year by the conference\'s media contingent, becoming the first Bulldog to take home defensive honors from the media since 1986, and was a first-team All-Southern Conference selection by the coaches and media. Williams finished the season with 103 tackles, tied for the third-highest single-season total in program history, with 10.5 for loss and 0.5 sack, two interceptions, five pass breakups and one forced fumble. The Ormond Beach, Fla., native turned in one of the best defensive plays of the year in The Citadel\'s overtime win at Wofford with his \"Pitch Six\" return for a touchdown that tied the game with 5:57remaining in regulation.\r\n\r\nThe co-Special Teams Players of the Year were senior punter Will Vanvick and senior punt returner DeAndre Schoultz. Vanvick ranked second in the SoCon and 16th in FCS with his career-best average of 42.6 yards per punt, which also stands fifth on the program\'s single-season list, and improved his standing on the program\'s career punt average list to sixth with a mark of 39.6 yards per punt. The Greenville native was a second-team Academic All-District selection and a semifinalist for the Campbell Trophy. Schoultz was the first-team All-Southern Conference return specialist after averaging 11.9 yards per return, the seventh-highest single-season average in school history, and scoring one touchdown. The Aiken native ranked first in the SoCon and 10th in FCS in punt return average, and he moved into ninth on the program\'s all-time career list.\r\n\r\nA trio of offensive lineman won awards after blocking for the best rushing offense in FCS in 2016. Jeffreys was the recipient of the Brigadier Foundation Award for team before self. The Oklahoma City, Okla., native started all 12 games and was a first-team All-Southern Conference performer. Isaiah Pinson won the Citadel Football Association Blood &amp; Guts Award. The offensive tackle from Wellford was named an All-American by Walter Camp, AFCA, STATS and HERO Sports and was a first-team All-Southern Conference performer in addition to winning the Southern Conference Jacobs Blocking Award. Kyle Weaver earned the Cal McCombs Award. The Hilton Head native was a second-team All-Southern Conference selection and earned All-Southern Conference academic honors for the third straight season.\r\n\r\nCrochet took home the Ann Seignious Award for academic and football excellence. In addition to his Academic All-America honors, he also earned first-team Academic All-District and was named to the Fall Academic All-Southern Conference Team and the FCS ADA Academic All-Star Team. On the field, the Stone Mountain, Ga., native was a first-team All-Southern Conference performer with 45 tackles, including 12.5 for loss with 4.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and two quarterback hurries. His 11 tackles for loss in conference play ranked second in the SoCon.\r\n\r\nLinebacker Trey Nelson was honored with the Linwood Sikes Award for outstanding effort. The junior from Beaufort appeared in all 12 games and recorded nine tackles. Defensive back Dee Delaney earned the J.B. Weber Academic Achievement Award after a consensus All-American season. The Beaufort native made a SoCon-best six interceptions, tying for third on The Citadel\'s single-season list and for third in FCS in 2016, and had 14 total passes defended to rank fourth on the program\'s single-season list and second in the SoCon. Delaney is set to graduate in May with a bachelor\'s degree in business administration. Both Nelson and Delaney are Whale Branch Early College High School graduates. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Bulldogs also recognized Scout Team Players of the Year, awarding Shy McPhail the offensive award, Adam Wawrzynski the defensive honor and Cody Floyd the special teams accolade. In addition, DaSean Daniels was honored for serving as the team\'s Military Captain.\r\n\r\nThe end of the night featured a special announcement from senior wide receiver Rudder Brown, who joined his classmates to establish a new scholarship for The Citadel Brigadier Foundation. The scholarship is entitled The 2015 &amp; 2016 Southern Conference Football Championship Teams Scholarship and will provide permanent income for scholarship support while increasing the endowment value. The scholarship will be awarded for the first time in the fall of 2017.\r\n\r\nThe Citadel completed a 10-2 campaign in the first season under Coach Thompson, who broke the program\'s 100-year-old record for wins by a first-year head coach. The Bulldogs earned their second straight Southern Conference championship and tied the record for most SoCon wins in a season by completing only the seventh 8-0 conference mark in SoCon history. The Citadel broke the program\'s single-season program record with six road wins, the most in FCS in 2016, and finished with the second-highest single-season wins total in school history.\r\n\r\nThe Citadel was awarded the No. 6 seed in the FCS Playoffs, earning a national seed for the first time under the current 24-team format, and hosted a playoff game for the first time since 1992. The Citadel ranked first in FCS in rushing for the first time since 1994 and the third time in program history.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_31274\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"167\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Dee_Delaney-2.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-31274\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-31274\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Dee_Delaney-2.jpg\" alt=\"Dee Delaney\" width=\"167\" height=\"250\"></a> Dee Delaney[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_31276\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"167\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Trey_Nelson.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-31276\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-31276\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Trey_Nelson.jpg\" alt=\"Trey Nelson\" width=\"167\" height=\"248\"></a> Trey Nelson[/caption]', 'Sports briefs for February 16th-22nd', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '31273-2', '', '', '2017-02-16 09:04:22', '2017-02-16 14:04:22', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=31273', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(31280, 4, '2017-02-16 09:05:51', '2017-02-16 14:05:51', '<b>Eavenson joins Front Light Building</b>\r\n\r\nThe Front Light Building Company, a Lowcountry homebuilder dedicated to creating living environments that promote healthy and engaging lifestyles, has announced that Lindsey Eavenson of Atlanta, has joined the company as director of construction. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nEavenson, a licensed residential contractor, will be in charge of all day-to-day construction activities for the company. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nShe brings a wide range of experience in construction management to Front Light, and has a great deal of expertise in the areas of historic renovations, rapid production models, and semi-custom homes in some of the most restrictive communities in the Lowcountry.\r\n\r\n<b>Realtors group names&nbsp;</b><b>Realtor of Year</b>\r\n\r\nPhillip Nagley has been named the 2016 Realtor of the Year by the Beaufort County Association of Realtors.\r\n\r\nThe group recognizes those who have served not only the real estate profession but also their communities. Winners are selected for possessing qualities like Realtor Spirit, participation in civic activities and local, the state and national associations.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNagley is treasurer of the Beaufort County Association of Realtors, Political Action Committee chair and serves as treasurer of the state RPAC Trustees.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor more information about the Beaufort County Association of Realtors, visit www.beaufortscrealtors.com.&nbsp;', 'Real Estate briefs for February 16th-22nd', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'real-estate-briefs-for-february-16th-22nd', '', '', '2017-02-16 09:05:51', '2017-02-16 14:05:51', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=31280', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(31282, 4, '2017-02-16 09:06:53', '2017-02-16 14:06:53', 'Cellist Irena Josifoska, 20, will be the featured soloist at the Beaufort Symphony Orchestra’s Dvorak Devotion concert on Thursday, Feb. 23, and Sunday, Feb. 26. According to the symphony, Josifoska “displays a stunning appetite for both her instrument and her music and plays with an uncommon liveliness and color.” For tickets and more information, visit beaufortorchestra.org.&nbsp;', 'Symphony soloist', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'symphony-soloist', '', '', '2017-02-16 09:06:53', '2017-02-16 14:06:53', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=31282', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(31285, 4, '2017-02-16 09:24:04', '2017-02-16 14:24:04', 'United Way of the Lowcountry\'s Women United is currently accepting nominations for the 2017 Woman of the Year.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe nominees must be female; a resident of Beaufort or Jasper counties; have made a powerful impact on the local community through their volunteer efforts; and served as a role model for inspiration and achievement of other women.\r\n\r\nNomination forms can be downloaded on the United Way of the Lowcountry website at www.uwlowcountry.org. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nCompleted forms should be emailed to jdaileyvergara@uwlowcountry.org or mailed to United Way of the Lowcountry, Attn: Jaime Dailey-Vergara, P.O. Box 202, Beaufort, SC 29901.\r\n\r\nNominations should be submitted no later than 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24.\r\n\r\nFor questions, contact Dailey-Vergara at jdaileyvergara@uwlowcountry.org or 843-982-3040.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Women United Steering Committee will review the nominations and announce the winner at the Power of the Purse event at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 9, at the Dataw Island Clubhouse.\r\n\r\nThe three finalists will be contacted prior to the event to ensure their attendance. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nProceeds from the Power of the Purse will support education initiatives benefiting children and families throughout Beaufort and Jasper Counties through Women United\'s Breaking Barriers to Education Fund. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis fund seeks to help fulfill needs that would otherwise prevent a student from attending school or from reaching their full potential. This fund is administered by the United Way of the Lowcountry HELPLINE, which works with school officials to directly remove financial barriers that stand in the way of a child\'s education. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nTickets for the Power of the Purse are available for purchase at www.uwlowcountry.org. &nbsp;', 'Woman of the Year nominations being accepted', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'woman-of-the-year-nominations-being-accepted', '', '', '2017-02-16 09:24:04', '2017-02-16 14:24:04', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=31285', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(31287, 4, '2017-02-16 09:25:12', '2017-02-16 14:25:12', 'Some of the most important conversations you may have will be with your financial advisor. That’s why he or she will want to get to know you as a person, not just as a client. Your advisor must understand your financial needs so he or she can help you reach your goals.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo talk. Listen. Share experiences and questions.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nKeep in mind a conversation with your financial advisor is not a one-time event.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYou should have the kind of relationship that allows you to talk regularly about life changes and how to best manage day-to-day needs while staying on the path toward your long-term goals.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWe want to make the process of working with an advisor as simple and smooth as possible. Here are some tips on how to nurture a positive relationship and set the stage for working together toward your goals.\r\n\r\n• Disclose all of your goals and objectives.&nbsp; Be as detailed as possible about what you want to achieve and by when.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt’s also important to discuss what you’re willing (or not willing) to sacrifice financially in order to make each goal a reality.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDiscuss what financial changes or challenges could exist that may impact your ability to reach your goals.\r\n\r\n• Establish expectations. Every relationship is unique, and the one you have with your financial advisor is no exception.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo make the advisor-client relationship successful, both client and advisor must agree to truly listen to and hear one another.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAdditionally, clients and advisors should agree upon how often they wish to meet and the best way to communicate — whether by email, over the phone or in person — at the very start of the relationship.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n• Understand the fee schedule. To avoid any surprises, make sure you understand the fee schedule and how your financial advisor is compensated. Some advisor fees may be deducted directly from your portfolio, while others may be billed directly.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n• Always agree to next steps when you meet or communicate. Your doctor or dentist usually ends your appointment by scheduling a specific date and time for a follow-up — the same approach can work well with your financial advisor.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn addition to scheduling your next meeting, it’s also important that your advisor communicates with you in lay terms that you can comprehend. Make sure that you leave every meeting with an understanding of everything that was discussed.\r\n\r\n• Keep your advisor informed. Life includes unexpected twists and turns — and many impact your finances.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMake your advisor aware of your life changes — including the birth of children, death of a loved one, job changes, marriage and divorce — as quickly as possible, and not just during agreed-upon meeting times. This knowledge will help you and your advisor better respond to events as they occur and shape the advice your advisor can provide.\r\n\r\nAs your relationship with your financial advisor progresses, you will find a high level of commitment on his or her part to helping you reach your investment goals. Your advisor will:\r\n\r\n• Take the time to build your relationship and get to know you and what matters in your life.\r\n\r\n• Help you build a holistic financial picture, even with money invested elsewhere.\r\n\r\n• Understand your lifestyle, financial needs and goals.\r\n\r\n• Build your relationship based on your preferences and work style.\r\n\r\n• Provide transparency about fee structures and services.\r\n\r\n• Create an individualized plan optimized to help you reach your financial goals.\r\n\r\n• Help you stay on track with your plan that includes financial planning benchmarks, asset allocation, account performance and risk tolerance.\r\n\r\n• Provide you with leading strategies and research applicable to your unique situation.\r\n\r\n• Be there throughout your entire financial journey.\r\n\r\nNot only will your financial advisor honor your relationship, he or she will be fully invested in your success. To learn more about what to expect, visit wellsfargoadvisors.com.\r\n\r\n<i>This article was written by/for Wells Fargo Advisors and provided courtesy of Whitney McDaniel, financial advisor in Beaufort, at 843-524-1114. Any third-party posts, reviews or comments associated with this listing are not endorsed by Wells Fargo Advisors and do not necessarily represent the views of Whitney McDaniel or Wells Fargo Advisors and have not been reviewed by the firm for completeness or accuracy.</i>', 'It’s imperative to connect with financial advisor', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'its-imperative-to-connect-with-financial-advisor', '', '', '2017-02-16 09:25:12', '2017-02-16 14:25:12', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=31287', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(31290, 4, '2017-02-16 09:27:16', '2017-02-16 14:27:16', '[caption id=\"attachment_31291\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1072\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Nick-Hunt-Rotary-Bowl.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-31291\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-31291\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Nick-Hunt-Rotary-Bowl.jpg\" alt=\"Beaufort resident Nick Hunt is the 2016 recipient of the Rotary Bowl, the Rotary Club of Beaufort’s highest honor. For more than 40 years, Hunt has worked tirelessly in both his Rotary Club and his community.  He served with the local United Way for five years, he was on the board of the Salvation Army for five years, he recently completed two years as a board member of his church, and he has been a guardian with power of attorney for numerous patients with dementia at Summit Place. At left, Willie Mack Stansell, III, president of the Rotary Club of Beaufort, presents The Rotary Bowl, the most prestigious award of the club, to Hunt, at right, during the club’s Feb. 8 meeting. Photo by Suzi Oliver.\" width=\"1072\" height=\"1440\"></a> Beaufort resident Nick Hunt is the 2016 recipient of the Rotary Bowl, the Rotary Club of Beaufort’s highest honor. For more than 40 years, Hunt has worked tirelessly in both his Rotary Club and his community. He served with the local United Way for five years, he was on the board of the Salvation Army for five years, he recently completed two years as a board member of his church, and he has been a guardian with power of attorney for numerous patients with dementia at Summit Place. At left, Willie Mack Stansell, III, president of the Rotary Club of Beaufort, presents The Rotary Bowl, the most prestigious award of the club, to Hunt, at right, during the club’s Feb. 8 meeting. Photo by Suzi Oliver.[/caption]\r\n\r\n<b>Various offices to close for Presidents Day</b>\r\n\r\nFollowing are government offices and other facilities that will be closed Monday, Feb. 20, for Presidents Day:\r\n\r\n• All local, state and federal government offices (there will also be no postal delivery) and libraries.\r\n\r\n• The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (The DMV also reminds customers that the days before and after a holiday are often extremely busy at DMV. Customers may want to choose another time to visit their local DMV office or process their transactions online at the agency website atwww.scdmvonline.com).\r\n\r\n<b>Public invited to learn more about new city code</b>\r\n\r\nThe city of Beaufort Planning Department has been working on an update to its Unified Development Ordinance, which was adopted in 2003.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDuring 2015 and 2016, the city hosted a number of public meetings to review drafts of the Beaufort Code. Comments heard during that time, most recently during the meetings held May through August of 2016, were incorporated into a new draft, which was released Jan. 26.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA series of meetings have been scheduled for the public to learn more about the code and what has changed, as well as to begin the public review process. Public meetings will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 20, and 5:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22.\r\n\r\nThere will also be work sessions held at 4 p.m. Thursday, March 2, Tuesday, March 7, and Thursday, March 9. A regular meeting of the planning commission will be held at 5:30 p.m. Monday, March 20.\r\n\r\nAll meetings will be held at City Hall at 1911 Boundary St.\r\n\r\nFor more information about the Beaufort Code, visit www.cityofbeaufort.org/beaufort-code.aspx.\r\n\r\n<b>Public meeting to be held&nbsp;</b><b>on Sea Island Parkway plan</b>\r\n\r\nInterested persons are invited to attend a public information meeting regarding the Lady\'s Island Sea Island Parkway Corridor Study. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, in the Lecture Theater at Lady\'s Island Middle School, 30 Cougar Drive on Lady\'s Island.\r\n\r\n<b>Letters for Hope&nbsp;</b><b>hosts first event</b>\r\n\r\nA letter-writing group called Letters for Hope will host its kick-off event from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Bluffton Community Library, located at 120 Palmetto Way, Bluffton.\r\n\r\nThe goal for Letters for Hope is to encourage involved citizens in Beaufort County to voice their concerns to politicians in a constructive and compassionate manner through hand-written letters. Limited writing supplies, including paper, pens, envelopes and postage, will be available.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nParents are encouraged to bring children. Letters for Hope will be an educational opportunity for elementary school students who are just learning how to write, as well as high school students who are looking to become more involved in their community. A tutor will be available to help those who are having trouble constructing their letters. Worksheets with tips on how to write a letter, along with addresses for local politicians, also will be provided.\r\n\r\nRSVP by Wednesday, Feb. 22, by calling 843-415-3490 or e-mailing info@letterforhope.org. Kid-friendly snacks and coloring books will be provided for little ones.\r\n\r\nLetters for Hope aims to inspire people to become more involved in their national and global communities by regularly writing letters to legislators about policies that concern them. The goal is to encourage people to host their own Letters for Hope events — whether it’s a gaggle of friends in someone’s home or a larger affair that invites the entire community.\r\n\r\nFor more information about Letters for Hope, visit www.lettersforhope.org.\r\n\r\n<b>Lady’s Island forum&nbsp;</b><b>to be held Feb. 23</b>\r\n\r\nThe Sea Island Corridor Coalition and Coastal Conservation League will hold a community forum focused on rethinking the future of Lady’s Island and the S.C. 21/Sea Island Parkway corridor.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe forum will be held from 6-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, in the Lady’s Island Elementary School cafeteria at 73 Chowan Creek Bluff.\r\n\r\nThe public is encouraged to attend to discuss issues related to development, traffic and community preservation.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSpeaking will be Victor Dover, of Dover, Kohl &amp; Partners, author of the Port Royal revitalization plan, the Boundary Street plan in Beaufort, the neighborhood of I’On in Mount Pleasant, the Rethink Folly Road corridor plan, and co-author of “Street Design: The Secret to Great Cities and Towns.”\r\n\r\nRSVP to www.coastalconservationleague.org/events/designing-future-ladys-island-community-forum.\r\n\r\n<b>Property tax bills&nbsp;</b><b>mailed to residents</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Treasurer’s Office has mailed the first of six installment tax bills for tax year 2017. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe deadline to pay the first installment has been extended to Tuesday, Feb. 28.\r\n\r\nThe deadline to pay property tax bills without penalty was Feb. 15. After that date, properties with an outstanding balance for tax year 2016 were removed from the installment program and the property owner will be refunded any installment monies already paid.\r\n\r\nAs a reminder, the Treasurer’s Office does not accept installment payments online. Payments can be made by visiting any of the office’s three locations or by mail.\r\n\r\nAdditional information can be found on the Treasurer’s Office website, BeaufortCountyTreasurer.com.\r\n\r\n<b>Annual oriole count to be held Feb. 17-20</b>\r\n\r\nThe S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) will conduct an annual Baltimore Oriole Winter Survey from Friday, Feb. 17, to Monday, Feb. 20, in conjunction with the Great Backyard Bird Count.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe state natural resources agency is interested in the status and distribution of these colorful songbirds that have begun wintering in the Palmetto State.\r\n\r\nBaltimore orioles usually winter in South and Central America, and historically it was unusual to see one in South Carolina during the winter.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHowever, during the last few decades, they have been wintering along the East Coast and Southeast in greater abundance. South Carolina had orioles as far inland as Greenville and along the coastal zone from Myrtle Beach to Hilton Head Island.\r\n\r\nOrioles by nature have a “sweet tooth” and will eat nectar from flowers and wild fruits. Their favorite bird-feeding food by far seems to be grape jelly. Orange halves can be used to attract the orioles into your yard, but grape jelly will encourage them to return.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOther items they will eat are suet products (homemade, cakes, bark butter, logs, etc.), sugar water (they will drink from hummingbird or oriole nectar feeders), seed mixes (they seem to prefer nut and fruit mixes), sliced grapes, mealworms (live or freeze-dried), sweet cornbread and pound cake.\r\n\r\nSurvey participants count and record the largest number of Baltimore orioles they can see at one time, on one, two, three or all four days of the survey period.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor more information, contact Lex Glover at GloverL@dnr.sc.gov.\r\n\r\nFor more information on the Great Backyard Bird Count, visit gbbc.birdcount.org.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort County to offer&nbsp;</b><b>free electronics recycling</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Public Works Department Solid Waste and Recycling Office will host a free electronics recycling event for county residents from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, at Beaufort County Public Works, 140 Shanklin Road, Beaufort.\r\n\r\nAny personal computers, laptops, CRT monitors, LCD monitors, CRT televisions, non-CRT televisions, printers, hard drives and miscellaneous electronics (microwaves, lamps, cell phones, radios, fax machines and typewriters) will be accepted.\r\n\r\nFor more information, call the Solid Waste and Recycling Office at 843-255-2736 or visit www.bcgov.net/recycle.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Poll manager training&nbsp;</b><b>is being offered</b>\r\n\r\nThe Board of Voter Registration and Elections of Beaufort County will be conducting new poll manager training.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAll persons interested in working the polls for the first time can enroll in one of these sessions.\r\n\r\nTraining will be held at the Voter Registration and Elections Office at 15 John Galt Road in Beaufort from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28; 4-8 p.m. Thursday, April 13; 4-8 p.m. Thursday, June 8; and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19.\r\n\r\nTo register for the training, call 843-255-6900 or send an email to include the preferred date of the training you wish to attend and a phone number where you can be reached during the day to voter@bcgov.net.\r\n\r\n<b>Road work underway&nbsp;</b><b>on Brickyard Point</b>\r\n\r\nAsphalt paving operations will take place on Brickyard Point Road (from Middle to Pleasant Point) on Lady’s Island through Saturday, Feb. 18.\r\n\r\n<b>County: Residents should </b><b>not put debris at curb</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort County advises residents to immediately stop placing storm-generated debris at rights-of-way.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe county’s debris monitoring firm has inventoried all remaining debris for pickup by contractors.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAny storm-generated debris that was not placed at the right-of-way prior to inventory must be properly removed and disposed of by the property owner.\r\n\r\n“We want to thank all residents who followed the FEMA-issued guidelines when placing debris at the curb to help expedite the process,” said Jim Minor, Beaufort County Solid Waste director.&nbsp;', 'News briefs for February 16th-22nd', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'news-briefs-for-february-16th-22nd', '', '', '2017-02-16 09:27:16', '2017-02-16 14:27:16', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=31290', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(31293, 4, '2017-02-16 09:28:29', '2017-02-16 14:28:29', 'Following are upcoming public meetings:\r\n\r\n• Beaufort County Historic Preservation Review Board: 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, Room 280, Administration Building, Beaufort County Government Robert Smalls Complex, 100 Ribaut Road, Beaufort. An agenda was not available at press time.\r\n\r\n• Airports Board: 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, Council Chambers, Beaufort County Government Building, Ribaut Road: An agenda was not available at press time.', 'Upcoming meetings the week of February 16th-22nd', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'upcoming-meetings-the-week-of-february-16th-22nd', '', '', '2017-02-16 09:28:29', '2017-02-16 14:28:29', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=31293', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(31297, 4, '2017-02-16 09:32:13', '2017-02-16 14:32:13', '<em>Photo above:&nbsp;Chris and Amy Geier, Drs. Andrea Hucks and Dan Ripley. Photos by Paul Nurnberg.</em>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation’s Valentine Ball took place Feb. 11 at a brand new venue: Tabby Place.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor the very first time, the weekend included a special event the night before, A Cocktail Affair, where guests had the opportunity to preview the decorations and auction items while enjoying an open bar, elaborate hors d’oeuvres and live music. Now in its 28th year, the foundation’s signature event has received an outstanding level of philanthropic support that has enabled it to underwrite half of Keyserling Cancer Center’s capital and equipment.\r\n\r\nAt the Feb. 10 Cocktail Affair were event honorary chairs Richard and Joyce Gray; Beaufort Memorial CEO Russell Baxley and his wife Stephanie; Joyce Gray, center, with Edie Rodgers, Sue Collins, Shirley Credle and Judy Gabriel; Rosemary and Kevin Cuppia from Modern Jewelers, which donated the evening\'s major prize - a diamond.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSeen at the Ball on Saturday were Valentine Ball co-chairs Chris and Amy Geier and Drs. 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(31309, 4, '2017-02-16 09:35:10', '2017-02-16 14:35:10', '<b>Thanks to all who&nbsp;</b><b>supported monument</b>\r\n\r\nThat a group of local citizens supported by our representatives in Washington managed to get President Obama, in his final days in office, to designate four sites in Beaufort County as part of a national monument to Reconstruction is simply amazing. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt brings to mind the following final portion of Edgar Albert Guest poem “It Couldn’t Be Done”\r\n\r\nThere are thousands to tell you it cannot be done,\r\n\r\nThere are thousands to prophesy failure;\r\n\r\nThere are thousands to point out to you one by one,\r\n\r\nThe dangers that wait to assail you.\r\n\r\nBut just buckle it in with a bit of a grin,\r\n\r\nJust take off your coat and go to it;\r\n\r\nJust start to sing as you tackle the thing\r\n\r\nThat “couldn’t be done” and you’ll do it.\r\n\r\nTo each individual who led the campaign, signed a petition or contacted an elected representative to allow it to happen, thank you.&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><b>Lady’s Island Business and&nbsp;</b><b>Professional Association</b></p>', 'Letter to the Editor', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'letter-to-the-editor-20', '', '', '2017-02-16 09:35:10', '2017-02-16 14:35:10', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=31309', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(31311, 4, '2017-02-16 09:37:13', '2017-02-16 14:37:13', '<h3>By Lee Scott</h3>\r\nThere is a sad little boat sitting on the shore along Sea Island Parkway. The name of the boat is Sirocco and she has been there since the morning of Oct. 8, 2016.\r\n\r\nThat is when Hurricane Matthew pushed the waters of the Beaufort River and with it Sirocco to the shore. She sits there along with five other sailboats and a power boat named Wave Dancer. Although two of the boats are hidden by trees, if you look closely you can see their masts sticking up in the reeds.\r\n\r\nThe name Sirocco fascinated me, and when I researched it I discovered it means “warm wind.” This was a name given to the wind blowing from the Libyan desert over to Italy. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nAs a sailor, myself, I can appreciate the name Sirocco. It conjures up beautiful days on the water with the sails pulled in and a nice warm 10-15 knot breeze.\r\n\r\nI think that is why it is so sad to see her aground. What happened to the owner? What happened to someone who so loved to go sailing that he would name her Sirocco and then abandon her?&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis is evidently a common problem along the coastal waters. People who can no longer afford their boats abandon them in creeks and rivers. Sometimes, an owner dies and the family does not know where the boat is located.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo, what happened to the sailor who owned Sirocco?&nbsp; Did his insurance lapse and he could not afford to remove her after the storm? Or had she already been abandoned? If so, why? &nbsp;\r\n\r\nEven sitting on the bank, it appears there may be some salvageable items on the boat. There are numerous companies in the sailboat salvage business. They make money by salvaging the parts of these sore sights, which potentially could become environmental hazards. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nDid any of the seven boat owners know there were other avenues to pursue rather than just anchor them off Lady’s Island?\r\n\r\nRegardless of the reasons, when I pass Sirocco a part of me wants to get out of my car and climb aboard. I want to go below and pull out her sailing log to see where she has been. I am sorry that the warm winds of South Carolina have brought you to this place, Sirocco, but you need to find a new home now.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_31312\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"2448\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/scott-column-photo-e1487255814863.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-31312\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-31312\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/scott-column-photo-e1487255814863.jpg\" alt=\"Abandoned boats have an orange sign posted by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources asking for information regarding the owners of the vessels. The phone number is 800-922-5431.\" width=\"2448\" height=\"3264\"></a> Abandoned boats have an orange sign posted by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources asking for information regarding the owners of the vessels. The phone number is 800-922-5431.[/caption]', 'The sailboat that sailed on warm winds now abandoned', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-sailboat-that-sailed-on-warm-winds-now-abandoned', '', '', '2017-02-16 09:37:13', '2017-02-16 14:37:13', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=31311', 0, 'post', '', 1),
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(31314, 4, '2017-02-16 09:47:47', '2017-02-16 14:47:47', '<em>Photo above: Beaufort Academy\'s Mary Keane was recently named the 2017 homecoming queen. She is the daughter of Dr. Timothy and Dr. Karen Keane, and has been a student at Beaufort Academy since she was in preschool. The homecoming court consisted of Mary Keane, Amanda Kahn and Mary Louise Gallant.</em>\r\n\r\n<b>Students named&nbsp;</b><b>to honor societies</b>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/ba1.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-31317\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-31317\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/ba1.jpg\" alt=\"ba1\" width=\"3162\" height=\"1547\"></a> <a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/ba2.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-31318\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-31318\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/ba2.jpg\" alt=\"ba2\" width=\"2530\" height=\"1559\"></a>\r\n\r\nBeaufort Academy welcomed five new high school students to the National Honor Society, and 20 new middle school students into the National Junior Honor Society.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe 2017 Junior National Honor Society inductees are Madison Lynn Aivaz, Charlotte Fjeld, Courtney Renee Kirberger, Anna Elizabeth Miller and John Ryan Muniz.\r\n\r\nThe 2017 Junior National Honor Society inductees are Emma Selene Dillinger, Madison Riley Gates, Griffin Shelby Harley, Maeve Weilin Kalady, Julianna Ruth Lane, Kristin Makenzie Levesque, Alyssa Katherine Lewis, Margot Phipps Packard, Camille Salley Pendarvis, Ansleigh Claire Pingree, Kevin Jarrod Rogers, Judith Emily Wilson, Lila Hunter Alcott, Connor Raymond Benson, Rebecca Marie Frelin, Thomas McMillan Holladay, Morgan Hope Ogden, Peyton Anslee Polk, Grayson Rhodes Price and Jeffery M. Rushing.\r\n\r\n<b>Board approves calendar&nbsp;</b><b>for 2017-18 school year</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County board of education recently approved the academic calendar for the 2017-18 school year.\r\n\r\nThe first day for students will be Aug. 21, and the final day of classes will be May 31, 2018. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe 2017-18 calendar includes a longer winter break, a preference indicated by parents and district employees in online surveys.&nbsp; &nbsp;\r\n\r\nCurrent state law mandates that no South Carolina public school can begin classes prior to the third Monday in August, which this year is Aug. 21. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nHowever, that may change.\r\n\r\nLegislation currently being considered by the General Assembly would allow schools to begin the 2017-18 year on Thursday, Aug. 17, because of the solar eclipse that will affect South Carolina on Aug. 21. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nSeveral board members voiced support for revisiting the calendar decision – and moving the first day of school from Aug. 21 to Aug. 17 – if the General Assembly eventually votes to permit that flexibility.\r\n\r\nHoliday dates with schools closed are Sept. 4 (Labor Day), Nov. 22-24 (Thanksgiving), Dec. 21-Jan. 8 (winter break), Jan. 15 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day) and March 30 (Good Friday).\r\n\r\n<b>Battery Creek takes&nbsp;</b><b>9th at farming event</b>\r\n\r\nThe Battery Creek High School Future Farmers of America Wildlife Team placed ninth out of 32 teams at a recent competition held at the Georgetown campus of Horry-Georgetown Technical College.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn this event, the teams competed to identify a variety of plant and animal species, including identifying the age and sex of both turkeys and quail. The Boone and Crockett scoring system for antlers and a 50-question exam were also a part of the competition.\r\n\r\nThis is the first year of the agriculture program at Battery Creek High School and one of the first events in which the school’s FFA chapter has been able to participate.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCompetitors at the event were comprised of schools with long-established agriculture programs.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Battery Creek High School students surpassed their goals for being competitive in a first-year program and continually seek to improve.\r\n\r\n<b>Bridges Prep board to&nbsp;</b><b>consider new curriculum</b>\r\n\r\nA proposed new curriculum for Bridges Prep High School and review of the 2017-2018 school budget are topics the Bridges Prep board of directors will discuss at its Thursday, Feb. 16, meeting.\r\n\r\nThe new course of high school studies will outline what classes will be available next year to students in grades 9 and 10, as well as what courses are expected to be offered in coming years as Bridges expands to grades 11 and 12.\r\n\r\n“If the new program of studies is approved by the board of directors, we will schedule a High School Information Night later this month,” Bridges Head of School Dr. Nick Ithomitis said. “Parents and students need to know as early as possible what their academic options will be as we continue to grow our curriculum at Bridges Prep.”\r\n\r\nThe Bridges Prep board of directors will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the main campus, 1100 Boundary St. in Beaufort. The meeting is open to the public.\r\n\r\nTo learn more about Bridges Preparatory School, visit www.bridgesprep.org or call 843-982-7737.\r\n\r\n<b>Local leaders learn about education programs</b>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_31315\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"5184\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/5-EducDay2017.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-31315\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-31315\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/5-EducDay2017.jpg\" alt=\"Mona Lise Dickson, principal of Whale Branch Early College High School, Dr. Dereck Rhoads, chief instructional officer for the Beaufort County School District, and Dr. Kenneth Flick, dean for Business and Industrial Technologies at TCL, host a panel discussion for the Beaufort County Senior Leadership Program about educational programs in Beaufort County. Photo by Steve Brown.\" width=\"5184\" height=\"3456\"></a> Mona Lise Dickson, principal of Whale Branch Early College High School, Dr. Dereck Rhoads, chief instructional officer for the Beaufort County School District, and Dr. Kenneth Flick, dean for Business and Industrial Technologies at TCL, host a panel discussion for the Beaufort County Senior Leadership Program about educational programs in Beaufort County. Photo by Steve Brown.[/caption]\r\n\r\nParticipants in the 2017 Beaufort County Senior Leadership Class gathered at two of Beaufort County schools, Whale Branch Early College High School and Robert Smalls International Academy, recently to hear presentations from a variety of educators.\r\n\r\nThe program provided participants with an overview of the educational system in Beaufort County, a look at other private options and an opportunity to explore adult education opportunities.\r\n\r\nTo kick off the day, Education Day Chair Debbie Marzluff introduced Whale Branch Principal Mona Lise Dickson, who spoke of the unique opportunities her school offers students who can take college curriculum classes in high school as a head start to a higher education.\r\n\r\nAlso presenting were Dr. Dereck Rhoads, chief instructional officer of the Beaufort County School District; Dr. Kenneth Flick, dean for Business and Industrial Technologies at Technical College of the Lowcountry (TCL); and Traci Cox, Information Services coordinator for the Beaufort County Public Library.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA panel discussion was conducted on the partnership between TCL and BCSD. To conclude the morning session, JROTC students led tours of Whale Branch.\r\n\r\nAt Robert Smalls International Academy, the class met Principal Nicole Holloman. Presentations by Ashley Hutchison, Beaufort County Early Childhood specialist, and Neighborhood Outreach Connection board member Bill Evans concluded the day.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Local students graduate,&nbsp;</b><b>named to deans’ lists</b>\r\n\r\nThe following students have been named to their respective school’s dean’s lists or graduated:\r\n\r\n• Madelyn Kalady, of Beaufort, was named to the University of Alabama\'s Dean\'s List.\r\n\r\n• Tiffany Reynolds, of Beaufort, received a Master’s of Education in Instructional Technology from Georgia Southern University.\r\n\r\n• Joshua Eubank of Beaufort, has graduated from Kent State University.\r\n\r\n• Andrew J. 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(31320, 4, '2017-02-16 09:49:51', '2017-02-16 14:49:51', '<h3><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/real-estate-graph.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-31321\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-31321\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/real-estate-graph.jpg\" alt=\"real estate graph\" width=\"634\" height=\"507\"></a></h3>\r\n<h3>By Everett Ballenger</h3>\r\nThe first three quarters of 2016 were especially strong for real estate in Northern Beaufort County, excepting September, which was below last year’s sales number. We saw a similar dip in October 2015.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor us as a company, 2015 saw for the first time we equaled the sales volume we did way back in 2006. I suspect that many other companies and agents saw similar sales numbers as we did.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn 2016, unit and dollar sales volume have been well above 2015, and as can been seen by the excellent fourth quarter stats.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt is very encouraging to see numbers up all across the board – with the exception on the city of Beaufort and Port Royal – but even then they saw decent price increases.\r\n\r\nThe city of Beaufort saw a drop in sales volume of about 20 percent, and actual unit sales were down 12 percent.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBut as mentioned, the city saw significant price appreciation, so one would assume some higher- end homes sold in this last quarter.\r\n\r\nMossy Oaks had some excellent results this quarter. We do not normally see such powerful moves in the well-established Mossy Oaks area, but again there must have been some larger homes sold for there to be an average increase of 78 percent, and median increase of 40 percent.\r\n\r\nOne caveat to consider, with only 18 unit sales, it does not take many high (or low) sales to swing the “average” and “median” prices one way or other. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt’s interesting that the two “cities” (Port Royal and Beaufort) were the only two areas that saw a decrease in volume and unit sales. Although again they saw a decent rise in property values, “average” up 8 percent and “median” up 9 percent. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nBurton has been a real estate hot spot in Northern Beaufort County, usually only trailing Lady’s Island in performance.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt saw a very healthy 38 percent increase in sales volume, and a 4.5 percent increase in unit sales. The rise in Burton “average and “median” values was also of note, being up 25 percent and 13 percent respectively. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nLady’s Island was again the area to beat. With only Mossy Oaks performing better, but with a lowly 18 unit sales, as opposed to Lady’s Island’s 83.\r\n\r\nThe increase of 48 percent in sales volume, and 30 percent in unit sales is quite impressive to say the least. Also of note is the “average” price of $313,094 (+15 percent) and the “median” price of $265,000 (+9 percent) over 2015. With all the new construction aon Lady’s Island, I feel we will be seeing some strong real estate numbers for some time to come.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWe will review the whole real estate year of 2016 in next month’s article, but if the total year is anything like the last quarter of 2016, we all should be comforted that Northern Beaufort County is indeed back on track, but with nothing like the “craziness” of the mid 2000s.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLand sales are still lagging way behind residential homes, and there still are some outstanding deals to be had.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOnly time will tell if land will ever catch up with home appreciations again.\r\n\r\n<i>Everett Ballenger is the former president of the Beaufort County Association of Realtors.</i>', 'Things look bright for real estate in Northern Beaufort County', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'things-look-bright-for-real-estate-in-northern-beaufort-county', '', '', '2017-02-16 09:49:51', '2017-02-16 14:49:51', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=31320', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(31324, 4, '2017-02-16 09:50:16', '2017-02-16 14:50:16', 'A photographic exhibition by commercial and environmental photographer Eric Horan entitled, “Beholding Nature” will be featured at the Beaufort Art Association (BAA) from Sunday, Feb. 26, through Sunday, April 30. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nAn opening reception will be held from 5-7:30 p.m. Friday, March 3, at the gallery at 913 Bay St. There will also be on exhibit the work of 65 other local artists, who are members of the gallery. The public is invited.\r\n\r\nHoran, a graduate of Colorado Mountain College with a degree in commercial art and photography, took his first job documenting wildlife for the Colorado Fish, Game &amp; Parks Department. This opened the door to a life-long study of photography and nature. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nHis freelance work has appeared in Business Week, Southern Living, New York Times Sunday Travel, and many others, including the cover of Smithsonian. Book publishers include Fodor’s, National Geographic Books, and his own, \"Carolina Nature.\"&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHoran’s nature photography is recognized throughout the Carolinas and Georgia in part by his wildlife portraits, sky, land and water scenes showcased in Lowcountry Calendar, which was published annually from 2001 to 2012. The calendar won national calendar awards each of the last eight years in print.\r\n\r\nVisit www.beaufortartassociation.com. &nbsp;', '‘Beholding Nature’ to be featured at BAA Gallery', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beholding-nature-to-be-featured-at-baa-gallery', '', '', '2017-02-16 09:50:16', '2017-02-16 14:50:16', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=31324', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(31326, 4, '2017-02-16 09:51:36', '2017-02-16 14:51:36', '<em>Photo above:&nbsp;American Legion Beaufort Post 9 is striving to promote both patriotism and businesses in the Beaufort area by calling attention to those that proudly display the U.S. flag at their location. Post 9 presents those enterprises with a framed certificate thanking them. Here, Vice Commander Paul Sweet presents Katelyn Dennis, manager of Sugarbelle, a certificate of appreciation.</em>\r\n\r\n<b>Experts to discuss&nbsp;</b><b>Lowcountry workforce</b>\r\n\r\nA workforce summit to discuss issues, concerns and possible solutions for future labor in the Lowcountry will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, at Hilton Head Lakes’ lakehouse in Hardeville.\r\n\r\nSeveral organizations will be on a panel of experts to give overviews of initiatives and programs that are ongoing and upcoming to resolve skilled labor gaps for graduates. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nEach panelist will do a brief presentation, followed by roundtable discussions, a question-and-answer session and lunch.\r\n\r\nThose represented are superintendent of Beaufort County schools, Dr. Jeff Moss; executive director of the Don Ryan Innovation Center and the newly formed Beaufort County Economic Development Corp., David Nelems; Jasper County Council Chairman Marty Sauls; regional manager of the SC Department of Employment &amp; Workforce, Michelle Adams; regional workforce advisor, Lowcountry of SC Department of Commerce, Kim Statler; and executive director for Institutional Advancement &amp; TCL Foundation, Mary Lee Carns.\r\n\r\nThis event is being hosted by the Beaufort Regional Chamber, the Greater Bluffton Chamber and the Jasper County Chamber as a coalition of chambers to bring organizations, businesses and the community together within the region for the betterment of all concerned.\r\n\r\nThe cost is $30 for area chamber members and $45 for the public and includes lunch. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe deadline to reserve is Thursday, Feb. 16. Seating is limited.\r\n\r\nFor more information or reservations, call Megan Kelley, event coordinator, at 843-757-1010 or email megan@blufftonchamberofcommerce.org.', 'Business briefs for February 16th-22nd', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'business-briefs-for-february-16th-22nd', '', '', '2017-02-16 09:51:36', '2017-02-16 14:51:36', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=31326', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(31378, 4, '2017-02-16 10:35:02', '2017-02-16 15:35:02', '<em>Photo above: Chairman Donna Dehncke and Co-Chair Mary Fermin Savage stand in front of the Dr. A.P. Prioleau House on Federal Street. Photo by Jasmina Kimova Photography.</em>\r\n<h3>Staff reports</h3>\r\nThe Historic Beaufort Foundation’s (HBF) annual gala, the elegant and popular Lafayette Soirée, will be held at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 22.\r\n\r\nThe location will be the waterfront garden of Nancy and Howell Beach, behind their historic home, the ca. 1892 Dr. A.P Prioleau House on Federal Street. The HBF is also grateful to Betty Chamlee Miller, Dr. Katherine Kinghorn and Dr. Robert Bell for the use of their adjacent properties. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe headline sponsor for this year’s event is O’Quinn Marine Construction.\r\n\r\n“This year’s theme is ‘Joie de Vivre,’ ” said Chairman Donna Dehncke and Co-Chair Mary Fermin Savage, “and we will be celebrating the joy of living here in Beaufort, Lowcountry-style.”\r\n\r\n“Since the Soirée has long been known as the town’s most elegant garden party, we expect this year’s event to sell out, just as we did last year,” said Dehncke.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“Our décor and garden setting will reflect the essence of Lowcountry beauty,” added Fermin Savage. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Soirée honors the 1825 visit of the revered French general, the Marquis de Lafayette.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe party will begin with champagne and freshly shucked oysters, accompanied by a lively jazz trio. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn addition to a full bar, this year’s liquid libations will include a signature cocktail and a whiskey bar. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nSmall plates of contemporary Lowcountry fare from Beaufort’s best restaurants will be served.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe annual Silent Auction is guaranteed to be the best ever, with numerous vacation opportunities and donations.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen they are not bidding on the auction, revelers will dance the night away to the music of the Michel Jons Band from Savannah. Dress is Lowcountry cocktail attire.\r\n\r\n“This year we are adding some exciting enhancements, including on-line preview and pre-sale of silent auction items,” said Dehncke.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo supplement traditional open seating, Marquis Tables will be offered for the first time.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“For $2,000, you will be able to reserve a table for 10,” said Fermin Savage. “There are only eight of these and they will go fast, so put together your tables now.” &nbsp;\r\n\r\nIndividual tickets are available today for HBF members at $125 each, and can be purchased online at www.historicbeaufort.org or by calling 843-379-3331. Marquis Tables may also be reserved at this time.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOpen sales for nonmembers begin on Wednesday, March 1, and are priced at $150. A family membership to HBF starts as low as $50. &nbsp;\r\n\r\n“We strongly urge everyone to purchase tickets early,” said Fermin Savage and Dehncke. “The garden has a limited capacity, and we don’t want anyone to be disappointed.”\r\n\r\nThe mission of the Historic Beaufort Foundation is to support the preservation, protection and presentation of sites and artifacts of historic, architectural and cultural interest throughout Beaufort County.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRevenues generated by this year’s event will go toward the renovation of exhibit space and reception area of HBF’s flagship property, the John Mark Verdier House.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt was once locally called the Lafayette Building because of anecdotal evidence that Lafayette greeted the people of Beaufort from its front portico during his visit in 1825.\r\n\r\n“Many people don’t realize how important the Marquis de Lafayette is to American Revolutionary history,” said HBF Director Maxine Lutz.&nbsp; &nbsp;\r\n\r\nGravitating as a young man to the beliefs of liberty, morality and ethics that were being put forth by the Americans as they began their revolution, he used his own money to have a ship built and he sailed it to America, learning English on the way. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nHe became a protégé of George Washington, and eventually commanded American forces in Virginia. &nbsp;\r\n\r\n“Not only did Lafayette play a key role in Cornwallis’ defeat at Yorktown,” added Lutz, “he also persuaded his home country of France to aid the Americans in the war effort.”&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Americans would later return the favor, sending 2 million men to fight in France during World War I. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo admired was Lafayette by the American military that an aide to U.S. Gen. Blackjack Pershing, Col. Charles E. Stanton, visited the grave in Picpus Cemetery the moment he arrived in Paris. Bearing an American flag, he placed it on the grave, declaring, “Lafayette, we are here.”\r\n\r\n“We look forward to welcoming you on April 22 where, under a sliver of a Carolina moon in a starry sky, we will celebrate the Joie de Vivre of Beaufort,” said Fermin Savage and Dehncke. “With glasses in hand — be they filled with French champagne or Southern whiskey — we will raise them high and proclaim, ‘Lafayette, we are here!’ ”', 'Soiree promises to be an elegant affair', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'soiree-promises-to-be-an-elegant-affair', '', '', '2017-02-16 10:35:02', '2017-02-16 15:35:02', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=31378', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(31389, 4, '2017-02-23 09:18:14', '2017-02-23 14:18:14', '<h3>By Celia Strong</h3>\r\nGreetings. And happy wine drinking. I hope everyone has been doing well.\r\n\r\nAnd drinking well.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nToday, we have a chance to learn about, and try, a pretty unique wine.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIts appellation, Priorat, isn\'t that unique, especially if you\'ve been staying connected with popular Spanish red wines from the last decade or so. Whether you have or not, we\'ll learn about Priorat today.\r\n\r\nUnique is \"the\" Priorat we have. There was an extremely small production from the winery, and only five cases are in South Carolina.\r\n\r\nPriorat is a Spanish DOQ located in the southwestern part of the Catalonia wine region. The appellation is located just south of Barcelona.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPriorat is one of just two wine regions in Spain with this higher legal status. (Rioja is the other.) Priorat can also be called Priorato - no difference except for Spanish dialect.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWines have been made in the Priorat area since the 12th century. Carthusian monks from Provence, France, tended the vineyards for 700 years. In 1835, the lands were claimed by the state. Toward the end of the 19th century, phylloxera infected the vineyards and Priorat wines mostly disappeared. They did get their original, and legally lower, designation in 1954, but an upgrade to DOQ in 1989 established them.\r\n\r\nLike we\'ve learned with other wines, this upgrade brought money into the Priorat wine business, better winemakers, better winemaking techniques and lots of new fans.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nToday, the area covers almost 5,000 acres with over 550 vineyards and 100-plus wineries.\r\n\r\nThere are two main varieties used in red Priorat wines – Ganarcha (Gremache) and Cariñena (Carignan). There is no minimum or maximum amount in Spanish wine laws for either of them. Each Priorat producer, though, focuses on his own style of this appellation.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOther varieties are allowed in these wines, too. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Syrah and even Pinot Noir can all be used.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe more Garnacha and Cariñena in a producer\'s blend, the more we taste red fruit flavors. The more of the Bordeaux varieties that are used, the more we taste black fruit flavors.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWines laws for Priora also include some aging times. \"Criança\" wines have to be aged for at least six months in barrels and 18 months in bottles. \"Reserva\" are barrel aged for 12 months in barrels and 24 months in bottles. And, \"Gran Reserva\" stay in barrels for 24 months and bottles for two years. Yes, you can assume the price goes up as the aging gets longer and longer.\r\n\r\nWithin the Priorat area, there is a village called Falset. It has one castle and two palaces. And it\'s one of the best sites for growing Priorat grapes.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOur Priorat comes from this village, from Clos Pissarra, a winery founded in 2005 and named for the Catalon word for \"slate.\" It’s one of the things that make the area wines taste like they do.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAristan is a 5-acre vineyard next to the winery.&nbsp; This wine is a blend of Garnacha, from 10-year-old vines, and Syrah. (Syrah is becoming more popular than Cabernet Sauvignon for Priorat wines.)&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe soils for both varieties are slate and clay and the production is cut back to 1 ton per acre, a very meager amount.\r\n\r\nFive cases of the 2010 Aristan came into South Carolina. Clos Pissarra only made 399. More than one of the five has been sold.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo going, going, gone is the issue. For $20.99. Enjoy.', 'This wine is, going, going, gone', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'this-wine-is-going-going-gone', '', '', '2017-02-23 09:18:14', '2017-02-23 14:18:14', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=31389', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(31391, 4, '2017-02-23 09:19:48', '2017-02-23 14:19:48', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>HIGH SCHOOL&nbsp;</b><b>BASKETBALL</b></span></p>\r\n<b>Beaufort High&nbsp;</b><b>falls to Crestwood&nbsp;</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Eagles\' 2016-17 season ended on the road in the first round of the Class 4A State Playoffs on Feb. 15. Crestwood pulled away to defeat the visiting Eagles 68-43 in an opening round game.\r\n\r\nWith the loss, Beaufort High ended its season 11-11.\r\n\r\nCrestwood improved to 17-7 and advanced in the postseason with the win.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe victory allowed the Knights to move on to meet A.C. Flora in the second round of the Class 4A State Playoffs on Feb. 18.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMultiple players stepped up to help pace the Crestwood boys\' basketball team.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nJa Morant, flirting with a triple-double, led Crestwood with 19 points, 10 assists, eight rebounds and five steals.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDakota Jennings registered a double-double of his own to help lead Crestwood to the win. Jennings scored 18 points and pulled down 14 rebounds for Crestwood in the victory.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAccompanying Morant and Jennings in double figures in scoring for the Knights, Trevion Webber added 11 points.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBeaufort High was forced to play from behind early. Crestwood moved ahead in the game\'s opening quarter. The Knights led 19-15 at the conclusion of the first period.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nStruggling to keep up with Crestwood, Beaufort High faced a double-digit deficit throughout the game\'s last three quarters. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nBeaufort High\'s leading scorer and rebounder, Matt Garay, drew a technical foul after committing his fourth foul in the third quarter.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Eagles suffered their third straight loss after opening the month with a 68-55 win over Berkeley on Feb. 3.\r\n\r\n<b>Williams named&nbsp;</b><b>Player of the Year&nbsp;</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort Academy senior Kevin Williams has been named the Region Player of Year. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nWilliams averaged 21 points, 11 rebounds and three blocks per game for the Beaufort Academy boys\' basketball program during the regular-season. He scored 458 total points in the regular-season. Williams has been a longtime leader for the Eagles.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBeaufort Academy\'s Luke Harper was selected to the All-Region Second Team. Harper averaged 15.5 points per game (2.8 3-pointers per game) during the regular-season.\r\n\r\nPlayers from Beaufort Academy, Hilton Head Prep, John Paul, Bethesda Academy, St. Andrews and Hilton Head Christian earned All-Region honors. The complete all:region team follows:\r\n\r\nPlayer of the Year: Kevin Williams (Beaufort Academy).\r\n\r\nFirst Team: Javone Watson (Hilton Head Prep), Rashad Battiste (John Paul), Haddith Stewart (Hilton Head Prep), James Moore (Bethesda Academy), Jacob Boyd (St. Andrews).\r\n\r\nSecond Team: Karl Johnson (John Paul), Mac Orie (Hilton Head Prep), Cole Webster (Hilton Head Christian), Stone McDonald (Hilton Head Prep), Luke Harper (Beaufort Academy).&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Harper scores 1,000th&nbsp;</b><b>career point in Eagles\' win&nbsp;</b>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Luke_Harper.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-31392\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-31392\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Luke_Harper.jpg\" alt=\"Luke_Harper\" width=\"960\" height=\"814\"></a>\r\n\r\nLuke Harper scored the 1,000th point of his high school basketball career as Beaufort Academy defeated Faith Christian 55-35 in the SCISA Playoffs on Feb. 18.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWith the win, Beaufort Academy improved to 16-7.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBeaufort Academy freshman Dawson Coleman led all scorers with a game-high 25 points. Coleman was 7-for-7 from the free throw line in the Eagles\' victory. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nAccompanying Coleman in double figures for Beaufort Academy, Harper scored 15 points and netted his 1,000th career point in the second half of the postseason matchup. Harper was honored and recognized for scoring his 1,000th career point, which came from the free throw line. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nFlirting with double figures for the Eagles, Kevin Williams finished with nine points. Williams has been named the Region Player of the Year. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nBeaufort Academy gradually pulled away to beat Faith Christian convincingly. Faith Christian was forced to play from behind throughout the game.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLevi Watts led Faith Christian with a team-high 15 points. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nFollowing the victory, Beaufort Academy was set to travel to Sumter on Tuesday to face top-seeded Covenant Christian in the quarterfinals of the SCISA playoffs. 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(31394, 4, '2017-02-23 09:22:07', '2017-02-23 14:22:07', '<b>Shooting incidents &nbsp;</b><b>under investigation</b>\r\n\r\nThere were two shooting incidents reported in Beaufort County recently and both are currently under investigation.\r\n\r\nThe first incident was reported on the morning of Feb. 18 on Hilton Head Island.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA man told the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office that he was approached by an unknown man on a bicycle path near Southwood Park. He said the man demanded that he empty his pockets, and when he refused, the suspect shot at him. He was hit by one of the bullets and said he ran to the Hilton Head Regional Medical Center.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBeaufort County Sheriff\'s Office deputies and investigators responded, but said when he was interviewed that he “was less than cooperative and provided very little detail of the incident,” according to a sheriff’s office report.\r\n\r\nThe man was treated for gunshot wounds and later released from the hospital.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe second shooting incident occurred just after 2 a.m. on Feb. 19 at a home on Eva Drive in Sheldon.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOccupants of the residence reported they woke to the sound of gunshots and bullets striking their home. The three adults and an infant were not injured.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nInvestigators interviewed victims, witnesses and processed the scene for forensic evidence. Multiple shell casings were located in the yard and driveway and were collected. Investigators said the home had been struck by at least 10 bullets during the incident. In addition, investigators said a few bullets struck a vehicle parked just outside the front door of the residence.&nbsp; &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe suspects have not been identified or located in either incident. Anyone with information on the Hilton Head Island incident is encouraged to call Cpl. Seth Reynells at 843-255-3709. Those with information regarding the Sheldon incident are asked to call Sgt. Adam Draisen at 843-255-3409.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo remain anonymous and to collect a possible reward, call CrimeStoppers at 1-888-CrimeSC.&nbsp; &nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>One rescued from&nbsp;</b><b>Gray’s Hill wreck</b>\r\n\r\nA female driver was rescued from a single-vehicle accident in the Gray’s Hill community on Bruce K Smalls Road just after 9 a.m. on Feb. 17.\r\n\r\nFire crews arrived on the scene and found a pickup truck in a ditch with the female driver still trapped inside.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOne lane of Bruce K Smalls was closed for approximately 45 minutes while firefighters assisted the driver, who was removed from the vehicle and transported to Beaufort Memorial Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA second Gray’s Hill motor vehicle accident occurred earlier in morning just before 7a.m. at the intersection of Bruce K Smalls and Trask Parkway. One female driver was transported to Beaufort Memorial Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Burton Fire District has responded to 42 motor vehicle accidents so far in 2017, which is an increase from 36 motor vehicle accidents during the same time period in 2016.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Sheriff’s office asks for&nbsp;</b><b>help in solving crime</b>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_31395\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"109\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/jones.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-31395\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-31395\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/jones.jpg\" alt=\"Devon Jones\" width=\"109\" height=\"160\"></a> Devon Jones[/caption]\r\n\r\nOn Feb. 18, 1999, Elshawndrae Devon Jones, 22, and Toby Bing, 18, were reported missing after leaving the home of a relative to meet with a man named Sean Sullivan in Bluffton.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAn investigation revealed Jones was involved in narcotics dealing and may have been engaged in a transaction at the time of their disappearance. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nInvestigators found that there was a crime scene on the front porch of Sullivan’s Hyon Road residence. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nAn area with a large amount of dried blood was discovered under the porch and the siding of the mobile home and front porch showed recent cleaning with a bleach-type substance. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe vehicle driven by Jones and Bing was discovered abandoned in Savannah, although video was not of quality to effectively identify the driver.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDNA analysis of the blood discovered beneath Sullivan’s front porch matched Toby Bing. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nCharges were brought against Sullivan for the murder of Bing, but were dismissed in the interest of federal indictments and prosecution. It is believed and as evidenced by testimony in federal court that Sullivan and his associate, Kenneth Campbell, lured Jones and Bing to Sullivan’s remote Hyon Road residence in Bluffton on Feb. 18. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nSheriff’s office investigators believe Jones and Bing were murdered at the residence and their bodies disposed of.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nJones DNA was not found at Sullivan’s residence, but it is believed he met the same fate.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSullivan and Campbell are currently serving heavy sentences in federal prison on narcotics-related offenses.\r\n\r\nA reward of up to $2,500 is offered for information leading to an arrest in any Beaufort County cold case.\r\n\r\nDuring some criminal investigations, investigators might exhaust all credible leads in a case. When this happens, the case can become stagnant or what is typically known as “cold.”\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is making these cold case files accessible to the public in hopes that someone might come forward with information that may not have yet been uncovered.\r\n\r\nNo matter how insignificant it may seem, any information offered in reference to a cold case could prove to be the missing link needed to solve the case.\r\n\r\nAnyone with any information can contact Capt. Bob Bromage at 843-255- 3402, 843-816-8013 or at robertb@bcgov.net.\r\n\r\nTo remain anonymous and to collect a possible reward, call CrimeStoppers at 1-888-CrimeSC.&nbsp; &nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Sheriff’s office is hiring&nbsp;</b><b>for sheriff\'s technicians</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is hiring to fill positions as sheriff’s technicians in its Administrative Section.\r\n\r\nThe employees perform countless administrative and clerical duties that keep the agency running smoothly and efficiently.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSheriff\'s technicians will need to have a keen eye for detail and be computer savvy. They are also the public face presented to people seeking documents of various types from the agency while being pleasant and personable to the general public through face-to-face or via telephone interactions.\r\n\r\nTo apply or read more about the positions, visit www.bcso.net/Employment/Open%20Positions.php.\r\n\r\n<b>Citizen\'s Police Academy&nbsp;</b><b>enrollment is open</b>\r\n\r\nHave you ever wanted to know what is it like being a law enforcement officer?\r\n\r\nHave you ever wondered if what you see on CSI is real?\r\n\r\nHave you ever wanted to know what your tax dollars are spent on in relation to the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office?\r\n\r\nMaybe you just want to learn more strategies in protecting yourself, family and property.\r\n\r\nIf you answered yes to any of these questions you may want to attend the Citizen’s Police Academy.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is inviting all citizens who live or work in Beaufort County and are at least 18 years old to attend its Citizen’s Police Academy.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSince 2002, the sheriff’s office has hosted 39 sessions of the CPA and have partnered with over 2,000 dedicated citizens.\r\n\r\nThe 10-week sessions in Beaufort will be held on Tuesdays starting on March 14, at the Law Enforcement Center at 2001 Duke St.\r\n\r\nClasses run from 6-9 p.m.\r\n\r\nThe sheriff’s office provides each member with an in-depth digital manual and refreshments. Some of the topics covered by CPA instructors include enforcement, criminal investigations, civil process, warrants, juvenile services, training, homeland security, drug enforcement, traffic enforcement, special teams, gangs, budget process and more.\r\n\r\nApplications for the Citizen’s Police Academy are available at the sheriff’s office or on its website at www.bsco.net.\r\n\r\nApplications can be emailed to mjennings@bcgov.net, faxed to 843-255-9457 or mailed to P.O. Box 1758, Beaufort, SC 29901.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSeating is limited, so apply as soon as possible.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor questions or comments, contact MSgt. Mike Jennings at 843-255-3287 or mjennings@bcgov.net.', 'Police blotter for February 23rd-March 1st', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'police-blotter-for-february-23rd-march-1st', '', '', '2017-02-23 09:22:07', '2017-02-23 14:22:07', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=31394', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(31397, 4, '2017-02-23 09:22:44', '2017-02-23 14:22:44', '<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">PROVIDED BY STATE FARM</h4>\r\nWe all know how stressful moving can be — there\'s a massive list of tasks to perform. So it\'s no surprise that making new insurance arrangements might not jump out as your first priority.\r\n\r\nBut do yourself a favor: Don\'t wait. The process isn\'t as tough as it seems. Below are a few key questions to investigate about moving and transferring insurance. They don\'t cover everything, but they should get you going in the right direction.\r\n\r\n<b>Have you talked to your agent?&nbsp;</b>\r\n\r\nIf you\'re happy with your insurance company, give your agent a call. Your agent should be able to tell you whether you\'ll need to find a new agent and how to transfer your policies to your new address.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIf you want to find a State Farm agent in your new neighborhood, you can use the Find an Agent app to search by ZIP code. You\'ll see a map of offices and a list of agent profiles, including contact info.\r\n\r\n<b>What about new insurance? And transferring insurance?</b>\r\n\r\nTalking with an agent is the best way to find out what you\'ll need to do to get new insurance or transfer your insurance to your new address. Your agent will also help you understand insurance requirements in your new location.\r\n\r\nIf you\'re moving between states, keep in mind that insurance coverage varies across states. For example, in California, due to the high frequency of earthquakes, you need to take special precautions to make sure your home is safe and secure in case an earthquake occurs. That\'s not the case in Indiana! Different states also have different auto insurance laws, and if you\'re moving to a new state, you\'ll need a new auto insurance policy — plain and simple.\r\n\r\nMost state laws require you to have homeowner\'s insurance before you even buy a home. If you\'re covered by State Farm, you should be able to get a prorated credit from your old homeowner\'s policy when you\'re signing up for a new one in a new state.\r\n\r\n<b>Are your possessions covered while you\'re moving?</b>\r\n\r\nDepending on how you\'ve chosen to move — hired movers, rental truck, a portable container or DIY in the back of your old Honda — your property may or may not be covered between the time it leaves your home and arrives at its final destination. Some homeowner policies will cover your property everywhere, regardless of whether it\'s in your home or in a moving truck. Other policies won\'t cover anything once it\'s out your door. So double-check your policy or call your agent.\r\n\r\nIf your own insurance policy won\'t cover your property, you can get coverage through your moving company. By federal law, moving companies have to offer supplemental insurance for your property that will cover a set percentage of replacement costs, but you\'ll need to increase that amount to get full coverage.', 'Moving? Don\'t forget to make insurance changes too', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'moving-dont-forget-to-make-insurance-changes-too', '', '', '2018-07-26 10:17:16', '2018-07-26 14:17:16', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=31397', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(31399, 4, '2017-02-23 09:23:47', '2017-02-23 14:23:47', '<b>Sheldon Township gets&nbsp;</b><b>visit from Leadership SC</b>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/sheldon.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-31400\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-31400\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/sheldon.jpg\" alt=\"sheldon\" width=\"561\" height=\"373\"></a>\r\n\r\nLeadership South Carolina, a leadership development and civic engagement group, recently visited Sheldon Township for a three-day session focused on social issues and health topics.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe class spent one of its days completely immersed in Sheldon Township’s challenges and successes as a rural community in Beaufort County.\r\n\r\nThe focal point of the workshop was the Sheldon Township Community Support Partnership, a grassroots group established two decades ago in 1997 to develop the Sheldon Township community.\r\n\r\n“We are pleased to have one of the state’s leading civic organizations here to join us in discussion and fellowship and to learn about our efforts here in the Sheldon Township,” said The Rev. James E. Moore of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Dale. “We’re small in number but our results are vast because our volunteers work with unwavering faith to find projects and resources to help our community to overcome educational, economic, social and health issues.”\r\n\r\nThe partnership, made up of resident volunteers and no full-time staff, has brought more than $4.8 million into the community in the past two decades.\r\n\r\n“It’s so important for all South Carolina leaders to understand how communities can help better themselves. Beaufort’s success in Sheldon Township demonstrates what can be done if they find common ground and work for the good of all. Clearly this shows the best of Beaufort and we were privileged to see this ‘Beloved Community’ up-close,\" said Helen Munnerlyn, executive director of Leadership South Carolina.\r\n\r\n<b>Two Realtors join&nbsp;</b><b>team at Weichert</b>\r\n\r\nJennie Page and Darren Yost have joined the Beaufort sales team at Weichert Realtors-Coastal Properties.\r\n\r\nPage is involved in the Chamber of Commerce and Marine Corps Community Services. She can be reached at 843-473-0109.\r\n\r\nOriginally from Cincinnati, Yost has over 16 years of local, regional and national sales, marketing and management experience.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHe can be reached at 843-505-7784.', 'Business briefs for February 23rd-March 1st', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'business-briefs-for-february-23rd-march-1st', '', '', '2017-02-23 09:23:47', '2017-02-23 14:23:47', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=31399', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(31402, 4, '2017-02-23 09:24:48', '2017-02-23 14:24:48', 'Rebecca W. Bass shot this photo of her therapy dog, Elke, sharing smiles and joy with female Marine recruits at Parris Island. Bass is a member of the national therapy dog organization, Alliance of Therapy Dogs.\r\n\r\nTo submit a Lowcountry Life photo, you must be the photographer or have permission to submit the photo to be published in The Island News or The Bluffton News. Please submit high resolution photos and include a description and/or names of the people in the picture and the name of the photographer. Email your photos to theislandnews@gmail.com.&nbsp;', 'Lowcountry Life', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'lowcountry-life-26', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:27:12', '2018-07-12 15:27:12', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=31402', 0, 'post', '', 1),
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(31405, 4, '2017-02-23 09:26:07', '2017-02-23 14:26:07', '<b>Contact your reps about&nbsp;</b><b>business license program</b>\r\n\r\nYou may have heard that a bill has been introduced in the SC House of Representatives that will have dramatic impacts on the way that municipalities operate their business license program.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA conservative estimate indicates the impact on the city of Beaufort’s budget would be a shortfall of $1 million. The bill gives special exemptions to large corporations, while leaving local businesses and property owners to make up revenue shortfalls.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWe urge you to contact the sponsors of this bill and your local representatives, and express your opposition to this proposal.\r\n\r\nFor a fact sheet prepared by the Municipal Association of SC, visit bit.ly/2lkdwyL.\r\n\r\nWe urge you to contact the city’s state Rep. Shannon Erickson and express your concern about this bill and the impact it would have on your local government and small businesses.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nErickson can be reached atshannonerickson@schouse.gov or 803-734-3261.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWe also suggest you share your thoughts with the city’s state Sen. Tom Davis at TomDavis@scsenate.gov or 803-212-6350.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPlease contact Kathy Todd, finance director, or me, with questions or for more information.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI can be reached at landerson@cityofbeaufort.org. Todd can be reached at ktodd@cityofbeaufort.org.\r\n\r\nThank you for your support.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><b>Libby Anderson\r\n</b><b>Planning Director\r\n</b><b>City of Beaufort</b></p>\r\n<b>Lady’s Island growth&nbsp;</b><b>needs long-term plans&nbsp;</b>\r\n\r\nI attended the Lady’s Island Corridor Study meeting at Lady’s Island Middle School. I must say that I was a little more than surprised.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFirst, the meeting was opened by the mayor of Beaufort. There was no statement by any official of Lady’s Island or Beaufort County. Are they just following and not leading? Do they not care? Is it a pre-gone conclusion that the prime areas of Lady’s Island have already been given the OK to annex by the city?&nbsp; &nbsp;\r\n\r\nSecond, three different traffic proposals were made and each of them was based on a residential increase of only 1 percent per year between now and 2038. This was confirmed by the study presenter.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nReally??? Do we think that Walmart would spend millions on a new store for only a 1-percent population increase per year? If we do, then I feel sorry for the local businesses, because it means that most of Walmart’s business is going to be taken from them.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhile I believe that the proposals will provide some relief, it will be only short-term. The corridor study appears to be a shallow attempt to do something with minimal pain instead of providing a real comprehensive plan to get ahead of the situation and a real solution for the future growth of Lady’s Island.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLet’s bite the bullet now rather than try and play catch-up over and over again.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><b>John Stevenson\r\n</b><b>Newpoint, Lady’s Island</b></p>\r\n<b>Robotics team needs&nbsp;</b><b>financial support</b>\r\n\r\nOn behalf of the Lady’s Island Middle School Robotics Team, I am writing this letter to request for your support.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOne of our teams has been selected to compete in the prestigious US Open Robotics Championship in Council Bluffs, Iowa, in April 2017. Teams from all across the world are selected to participate in this unique event.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe competition spans all ages with numerous competitions, allowing for our students to participate in a global educational experience.\r\n\r\nOur robotics team, affectionately called “The Janitors,” has made great strides over the past few years working together to help build a quality robotics program at LIMS and the Lady’s Island Community.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe program is important to us as a school, and is not only a curricular activity for our students but also an extra-curricular activity.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOur robotics teams participate in numerous competitions throughout the year and consistently are recognized for their talents and dedication to the program.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWe are asking our local businesses to support our endeavors as we continue our efforts for a high quality, global technology program that strives to prepare our students for the future.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMoney raised through your sponsorship will go directly towards the cost of travel, meals and lodging for our students. With a $200 donation by March 15, we will include your business on our T-shirts. We welcome any donation.\r\n\r\nPlease consider making a contribution today. Checks may be made out to Lady’s Island Middle School and sent to Greg Hall, Lady’s Island Middle School, 30 Cougar Drive, Beaufort, SC 29907.&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><b>Gregory Hall\r\n</b><b>Principal\r\n</b><b>Lady’s Island Middle School</b></p>\r\n<b>Senator’s comments&nbsp;</b><b>on ACA are misleading</b>\r\n\r\nThe only reason Sen. Tim Scott can headline his misleading column (The Island News, Feb. 9) with “We are building a better healthcare system” is because citizens and medical care providers work hard at it, and because the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) beat him to it.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe successes of the ACA are widely documented with testimonials about finally getting care despite pre-existing conditions, and in the numbers. The uninsured rate is down from 41 million people in 2013 to 28.5 million people in 2015. So there\'s still work to do.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nInstead, in his editorial the senator continues on with complaints meant to mislead rather than heal.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“President Obama\'s mantra that if you liked your doctor you would keep them,” claims the senator.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe ACA does not determine your network of providers, that is a business agreement between insurance companies and hospitals and doctors.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nInsurance companies, however, have been narrowing the networks as a way to save themselves money and water down the benefits we pay for out of our pockets and with our taxes.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nInsurance companies are furthermore often incapable of telling patients what is in and out of network, which leads to balance billing, cutting people off from specialists and delaying and interfering with medical decisions. These failures are also a major cause of bankruptcies.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nScott complains about the costs of reform and healthcare in general. Yes, it\'s really expensive, and yes, it would be more expensive now without the stewardship of proper reform, and yes, I agree, there\'s room for improvement in the ACA.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo let\'s be positive about it instead of divisive, and forward-thinking instead of hissy-fitting.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHealthcare is a best use of our tax dollars. South Carolina has awful, and awfully expensive, rates of diabetes, infant and maternal mortality and more. Then there\'s security issues like Zika, ebola and mental illness and guns. Walls are nothing to bullets and germs.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA sincerely managed healthcare system means a lot: that all children are healthy enough learn to the best of their abilities, and it means well-paying jobs, innovation and technology and hope.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIf healthcare was not tied to employment — because it doesn\'t have to be — workers would have the freedom to choose jobs suited to their skills and ambitions, and employers would not be responsible for the profit margins of insurance companies.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“In the Palmetto State,” Scott claims, “insurance companies have fled the marketplace exchange, and many of our constituents are left with only one option for healthcare.”&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis is true because Gov. Haley refused to expand Medicaid and grandfathered in the state health plan, essentially preventing taxpayers from shopping for their own insurance.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nShe also spread the same “alternative facts” as Scott is now.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFollow the money to BlueCross BlueShield. More significantly, Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida turned off the Risk Corridor program of the ACA, which forced numerous insurance companies to close in South Carolina and nationally. Now, those insurance companies are successfully suing the federal government because a little man who wanted to be president needed to score some political points. In South Carolina, patients were cut off from their specialists mid treatment; the Post &amp; Courier covered their stories well.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nInsurance companies and politicians are not patient-centered. Consumers are still getting ripped off.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nKeep in mind that the ACA is not for everyone. No one has to shop at marketplace.gov; it\'s simply a resource for people who need or choose to.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe “repeal and replace” plans are big, expensive, deliberate steps backwards, steps taken to personally profit certain politicians and the many middlemen known as insurance companies.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAs our new president tweets: Sad.&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><b>Lisa Rentz\r\n</b><b>Beaufort</b></p>', 'Letters to the Editor', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'letters-to-the-editor-15', '', '', '2017-02-23 09:26:07', '2017-02-23 14:26:07', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=31405', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(31407, 4, '2017-02-23 09:26:55', '2017-02-23 14:26:55', 'In partnership with Adams Outdoor Advertising and ArtPop, the Beaufort Arts Council held its second annual ArtPop Beaufort program, a program that promotes local artists work through available media space.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSubmissions opened on Nov. 14, 2016, and closed Jan. 15 for artists in Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton and Jasper counties. The second year of ArtPop more than doubled in submissions from the first year, totaling 150 pieces.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe 10 winners of the 2016-2017 ArtPop Beaufort Program, selected by a jury of seven, are David Shipper, Nancy Adams, Mary Lester, Zach Grether, John Crum, Julie Jones, Michael Karas, Eve Miller, Sandy Dimke and Michael Reibel. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nArtPop Beaufort will feature their work rotating through at least five Adams’ billboards for approximately one year with installations expected to begin at the end February. Each billboard will include the artist’s work along with his or her name. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nA page on the Beaufort Arts Council website features the winning artists as well as having links to each artist’s website.\r\n\r\nMarc Hayward, BAC board member and chairman for the ArtPop Beaufort Program, said, “Our goal going into the second year of ArtPop Beaufort was to increase awareness of the program within our local art community to encourage as many artists as possible to submit their work. After receiving more than double the amount of submissions we had last year, we are thrilled with the participation and success of the program. Additionally, we hope to continue to increase community participation and we look forward to seeing the winning pieces on billboards throughout the region.”\r\n\r\nVisit www.beaufortartscouncil.org.', '10 artists named winners in BAC competition', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '10-artists-named-winners-in-bac-competition', '', '', '2017-02-23 09:26:55', '2017-02-23 14:26:55', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=31407', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(31409, 4, '2017-02-23 09:27:21', '2017-02-23 14:27:21', 'The Pat Conroy Literary Center will hold its second public program of 2017 on Saturday, March 4, at the Frissell Community House at Penn Center on St. Helena Island.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCommemorating the anniversary of Pat Conroy’s passing, March Forth/March Fourth will be a day-long embrace of nature, culture and the arts.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe event will feature J. Drew Lanham, Clemson alumni distinguished professor of Wildlife Ecology and author of “The Home Place: Memoirs of a Colored Man’s Love Affair with Nature”; Victoria Smalls, director of history and culture at Penn Center and member of the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor Commission; and Margaret Shinn Evans, publisher and columnist for Lowcountry Weekly, the event will focus on “the landscape of the South, our connections to the land and to one another, and how understanding these connections is critical to finding and fostering our place in the world and nurturing our sense of home,” according to a release.\r\n\r\nThe program is $35 for an all-day ticket, plus $15 for an optional box lunch by Debbi Covington (box lunches must be ordered by Thursday, March 2).&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe schedule of events is:\r\n\r\n• 9-10 a.m.: Birding/nature walk to Martin Luther King Jr. Cottage, led by J. Drew Lanham.\r\n\r\n• 10:30-11:30 a.m.: The Beauty of the Gullah/Geechee Corridor, a talk by Victoria Smalls.\r\n\r\n• Noon to 1:30 p.m.: Lunchtime screening of the Conroy Family Roundtable video featuring Pat Conroy with siblings Mike, Jim, Tim and Kathy from the 2014 SC Book Festival (with optional box lunches).\r\n\r\n• 1:30-3 p.m.: On-your-own tours of Penn Center and visits to Pat Conroy’s gravesite.\r\n\r\n• 3-4:30 p.m.: Author J. Drew Lanham in Conversation with Margaret Shinn Evans, a Pat Conroy Literary Center Visiting Writers Series Presentation. A book signing will follow.\r\n\r\nPurchase tickets in advance by March 2, at 843-379-7025 or online at marchfourthmarchforth.bpt.me.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA limited number of tickets will also be available at Penn Center on the day of the event.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAll ticket sales and book purchases support the Pat Conroy Literary Center, 308 Charles St. in Beaufort. Call 843-379-7025 or visit&nbsp; www.patconroyliterarycenter.org.', 'March Forth/March Fourth: A day to wander, love the land', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'march-forthmarch-fourth-a-day-to-wander-love-the-land', '', '', '2017-02-23 09:27:21', '2017-02-23 14:27:21', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=31409', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(31411, 4, '2017-02-23 09:30:47', '2017-02-23 14:30:47', '<b>Prom boutique to be held;&nbsp;</b><b>dresses and more needed</b>\r\n\r\nThe Junior Service League of Beaufort (JSLB) is hosting its sixth annual Prom Boutique from 1-5 p.m. Saturday, March 11, at the YMCA of Beaufort.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSince 2011, JSLB’s Prom Boutique has helped girls in Beaufort and Jasper counties experience the magic of finding the perfect prom dress.\r\n\r\nIn past years, over 75 girls have attended the event where they are able to choose from a wide variety of new and gently used formal dresses, accessories and jewelry at no cost.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nJSLB members serve as personal stylists for the girls, helping each to pick the perfect gown and complete her look. And this year, JSLB is excited to expand the opportunity to Hampton Country students as well.\r\n\r\n“The most rewarding part of this experience, and why we continue to host this event year after year, is the reaction of the girls when they find the perfect dress,” said Missy Nelson, co-chairwoman of the Prom Boutique. “The girls leave the Prom Boutique with a sense of confidence that serves them far beyond the memorable occasion of prom.”\r\n\r\nSimilar to past years, the Prom Boutique offers attendees a red-carpet experience and includes a VIP hour from 11 a.m. to noon for those who pre-register for the event.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nVIP attendees have the opportunity to have first pick of all dresses and accessories, while enjoying even more personalized attention from JSLB’s personal stylists.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nVIP applications are available through school guidance counselors and on the website at www.jslbeaufort.com.\r\n\r\nAny student in Beaufort, Jasper or Hampton counties is invited to attend the boutique. Shoppers must show their student ID or have a letter on school letterhead from their guidance counselor, teacher or school administrator. All girls who attend the event are welcome to bring family members or friends to help them shop.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe YMCA of Beaufort is located at 1801 Richmond Ave. in Port Royal.\r\n\r\nDresses and accessories are needed for the event. JSLB will accept new or gently used long and short dresses in all sizes and accessories, such as earrings, necklaces, bracelets, shawls and handbags. Dresses must be clean and have no visible tears or stains.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDonations can be dropped off through Monday, March 6, at the following locations:\r\n\r\n• SugarBelle, 905 Boundary St., Beaufort.\r\n\r\n• Amazing Event Rentals, 35 Parris Island Gateway, Beaufort, or 352 Argent Blvd., Hardeeville.\r\n\r\n<b>Classroom teachers, staff&nbsp;</b><b>attend professional training</b>\r\n\r\nNearly 2,000 classroom teachers and school staff attended a full day of professional development training at multiple sites as the school district hosted its fourth annual Best Practices Day. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe mid-year event is an opportunity for local educators to expand their knowledge and enhance their skills.\r\n\r\nMore than 100 sessions were offered, with topics for teachers ranging from “Classroom Management Strategies” and “Using Case Studies to Increase Interest and Achievement in High School Earth Science” to “Progress Monitoring Made Simple” to “Paint, Glitter and Glue, Oh, My! Arts Integration in PreK.” &nbsp;\r\n\r\nSupport staff could sign up for special sessions geared to their responsibilities.\r\n\r\n“We have outstanding classroom professionals and school staff in our district, people who are experts at what they do,” said Superintendent Jeff Moss. “Our annual Best Practices Day lets us leverage that expertise and make our teachers and staff more effective, which ultimately benefits students.”&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Bluffton High School tapped for specialized&nbsp;</b><b>AP program</b>\r\n\r\nStudents throughout Beaufort County can apply to attend a new program at Bluffton High School, one of only a few South Carolina schools approved to implement this program that helps students to develop skills valued by colleges and employers.\r\n\r\nThe new AP Capstone program, scheduled to begin for the 2017-18 academic year, will become a new school choice in addition to Bluffton High’s current offerings of Project Lead the Way and Acceleration Academy. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nAny student in Beaufort County can apply, and the deadline is 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28.\r\n\r\nAP Capstone is a special diploma program that allows students to develop their research, collaboration and communication skills by taking two Advanced Placement courses in sequence: AP Seminar and AP Research.&nbsp; AP Capstone is coordinated by the College Board, the nonprofit organization that manages SAT college entrance exams as well as Advanced Placement exams that allow students to earn college credits while still in high school.\r\n\r\nOnly 1,000 high schools worldwide offer the AP Capstone program, and only four South Carolina schools currently offer AP Capstone.\r\n\r\n<b>Middle school girls&nbsp;</b><b>attend STEM day</b>\r\n\r\nFifty middle school girls spent a recent Saturday immersed in learning activities related to science, technology, engineering and mathematics. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nLocal professionals in those STEM fields led the workshop.&nbsp; &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe daylong session, Launch Your Future with STEM, was supported by the Beaufort Chapter of the American Association of University Women and funded by a grant from the Society of Women Engineers through a donation from the ExxonMobil Foundation. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe workshop was co-sponsored by the University of South Carolina-Beaufort and the Beaufort County School District.\r\n\r\nThe participating girls were students at Robert Smalls International Academy as well as Beaufort, Lady’s Island and Whale Branch middle schools.\r\n\r\nWomen often are not familiar with STEM career possibilities although high-paying jobs in STEM-related fields are increasing quickly and companies are actively seeking out women to apply.\r\n\r\n<b>Horton scholarship&nbsp;</b><b>winner is named</b>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/horton.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-31412\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-31412\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/horton.jpg\" alt=\"horton\" width=\"2216\" height=\"1622\"></a>\r\n\r\nBeaufort Academy and the Thomas H. Horton Jr. Memorial Scholarship committee have selected junior Anna Miller as its 12th annual scholarship recipient. She is the daughter of Aaron and Karen Miller.\r\n\r\nTom Horton was a beloved teacher and coach at Beaufort Academy for 23 years.&nbsp; In 2003, he died, leaving a legacy behind at the school. His family established the Thomas H. Horton Jr. Memorial Scholarship in 2004 to memorialize his life and commemorate his contributions to the development of the minds and characters of students.\r\n\r\nDue to Horton’s love of travel, the scholarship is designated to give Beaufort Academy students a chance to participate in a summer study abroad program.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnna, the 2017 recipient, inspired by literature, and driven by her own love for creative writing, will travel to Ireland for 25 days this summer as a part of “The Irish Life Experience.” &nbsp;\r\n\r\nShe will be studying past and present authors, local culture, drama, writing and song.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDuring the last 11 years, the scholarship has allowed recipients the chance to study abroad in a variety of locations including England, Italy, Scotland, Switzerland, Spain, France, Peru, Ecuador and the\r\nGalapagos Islands.\r\n\r\n<b>DATAW Visual Arts Club makes visit to&nbsp;</b><b>Lady’s Island Middle</b>\r\n\r\nEight members of the Dataw Island Visual Arts Club (VAC) toured the Lady’s Island Middle School (LIMS) art department recently. Art teacher Cadra Rooney conducted the tour. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis excursion was a follow-up to see the students at work in their art center after the VAC donated $1,400 recently to support the LIMS art program.\r\n\r\nThe tour began in the gallery that the students designed themselves in 2016.&nbsp; To ensure success, they conducted research and toured the Telfair Museum, Columbia Museum and SCAD to observe how effective galleries operate. They took measurements, priced out supplies, and then contributed to final decisions during the construction process.\r\n\r\nThe next stop was the drawing studio set up with a still life arrangement surrounded by easels, ready for students to begin drawing. The last stop was the main art room where the students drew a pattern for a slab box with a hinged top, rolled out the clay, cut the forms and began to create a treasure. Rooney explained that in the next step the pottery would be glazed using a variety of newly purchased glazes.\r\n\r\nDataw VAC members said they were very pleased to see their donation was making a positive contribution to the community, and they received many thank-you notes from appreciative students for donating to the school\'s art funds.\r\n\r\n<b>BA students take part&nbsp;</b><b>in SCISA spelling bee</b>\r\n\r\nTwelve Beaufort Academy students in grades 3-8 participated in the SCISA Spelling Bee on Jan. 25.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOverall, Beaufort Academy placed 5th out of eight schools.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nEighth-grade student Emma Dillinger placed in the top two and will be heading to the SCISA state competition.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSeventh-grader Mary Hanna Hiers placed in the top four, also earning points for BA.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe other Beaufort Academy competitors were Sam Schools, Trip Nellen, Caroline Schools, Langdon Taylor, Andrew Gates, Brock Bettle, Ilse Von Heimburg, Ledare Pingree, Emma Grace Dinkins and Margot Packard.\r\n\r\n<b>Bridges Prep educator&nbsp;</b><b>named Favorite Teacher</b>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/L-R-Ann-Paige-Pamela-Reed-teacher-Katherine-Tapia-and-student-Caitlin-Conley.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-31413\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31413 size-full\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/L-R-Ann-Paige-Pamela-Reed-teacher-Katherine-Tapia-and-student-Caitlin-Conley.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2768\" height=\"1689\"></a>\r\n\r\nBridges Prep teacher Katherine Tapia was recently named Favorite Teacher by Winning Orthodontic Smiles of Beaufort and Bluffton.\r\n\r\nKatherine Tapia, a third-grade teacher, received a $100 gift card to Staples. It was the first time any Bridges Prep teacher had received the award since the school’s opening.\r\n\r\nOne of Tapia’s students, Caitlin Conley, nominated her teacher for the monthly award. She signed up her teacher when visiting the orthodontic office of Dr. Skeet Burris, Dr. Travis Fiegle and Dr. Katie Plunkett.\r\n\r\n“This was a nice surprise for Mrs. Tapia and her students,” Bridges Head of School Nick Ithomitis said. “The kids adore her and I think it’s wonderful that one of her students thought to nominate her at the orthodontist’s office as Favorite Teacher.’”\r\n\r\nTo learn more about Bridges Preparatory School, visit www.bridgesprep.org or call 843-982-7737.', 'School briefs for February 23rd-March 1st', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'school-briefs-for-february-23rd-march-1st', '', '', '2018-07-12 10:58:42', '2018-07-12 14:58:42', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=31411', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(31416, 4, '2017-02-23 09:32:36', '2017-02-23 14:32:36', '<em>Photo above:&nbsp;BMH nurses Samantha Coburn and Jennifer Hughes are shown here with nursing director Nancy Fu (center), who presented the nurses with the Daisy Award. Photo by Paul Nurnberg.</em>\r\n\r\nIt’s not in their job description, but Beaufort Memorial Hospital nurses Samantha Coburn and Jennifer Hughes took on the role of event planners to cheer up a hospitalized Marine disappointed he wouldn’t be able to take his wife to the Marine Corps Ball. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nA hopeless romantic, Coburn conspired with her charge nurse, Hughes, to plan&nbsp; a special in-hospital affair for the couple to make up for the missed gala. The nurses-turned-party hostesses decorated the fifth floor waiting room and brought in food, flowers and bubbly non-alcoholic juice. They even set up a cell phone to provide music. &nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;For their tender gesture, each of the nurses was honored recently with a DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses, a national tribute reserved for RNs who go the extra mile to care for patients and their families.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“It was the best and biggest surprise ever,” said Marine Staff Sgt. Stanley Santos, who nominated the two nurses for the prestigious award. “I cannot explain how happy that made me. My frustration from being stuck in a hospital turned to gratitude for all of the effort that was put into making my stay, and especially that day, a pleasurable one. I could not have asked for a better experience.”\r\n\r\nHospital administrators and coworkers gathered in the unit to surprise the two nurses with the award.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThey were given an engraved vase full of daisies and a hand-carved sculpture titled, “A Healer’s Touch”.\r\n\r\nThe DAISY Award was created in 1999 by a Seattle couple as a way to honor the nurses who took care of their son before he died. It has since been adopted by healthcare facilities all over the world. Anyone can nominate a BMH nurse for the DAISY Award. Applications are available throughout the hospital.\r\n\r\nEarlier this year, Coburn and Hughes also were presented Vaux Humanitarian Awards. The prize is made possible through the Vaux Fund, set up to honor the memory of Ruthven Vaux, a longtime Bluffton resident and member of the Beaufort Memorial Hospital board.\r\n\r\n“Both of these nurses are passionate about their profession, and going the extra mile is the norm for them,” said Nancy Fu, the floor’s nursing director. “’I’m grateful to have them as part of a terrific team of caregivers who live our core values.”', 'Two Beaufort Memorial Hospital nurses honored with DAISY Award', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'two-beaufort-memorial-hospital-nurses-honored-with-daisy-award', '', '', '2017-02-23 09:32:36', '2017-02-23 14:32:36', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=31416', 0, 'post', '', 1),
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(31419, 4, '2017-02-23 09:33:30', '2017-02-23 14:33:30', 'Income tax basis can be an important factor in deciding whether to make gifts during your lifetime or transfer property at your death.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis is because the income tax basis for the person receiving the property depends on whether the transfer is by gift or at death. This, in turn, affects the amount of taxable gain subject to income tax when the person sells the property.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHere are some questions, answers and examples:\r\n\r\nQ: What is income tax basis?&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA: Income tax basis is the base figure you use when determining whether you have recognized capital gain or loss on the sale of property for income tax purposes.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen you purchase property, your basis is generally equal to the purchase price. However, there may be some adjustments made to basis.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIf you sell the property for more than your adjusted basis, you\'ll have a gain. Sell the property for less than your adjusted basis, and you\'ll have a loss.\r\n\r\nExample: You purchased stock for $25,000. Your basis in the stock is $25,000. If you sell the stock for more than $25,000, you would have gain. If you sell the stock for less than $25,000, you would have a loss.\r\n\r\nQ: What is the income tax basis for property you receive by gift?&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA: When you receive a gift, you generally take the same basis in the property that the person who gave you the property (the donor) had. (This is often referred to as a \"carryover\" or \"transferred\" basis.)&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe carried-over basis is increased - but not above fair market value (FMV) - by any gift tax paid that is attributable to appreciation in value of the gift (appreciation is equal to the excess of FMV over the donor\'s basis in the gift immediately before the gift). However, for purpose of determining loss on a subsequent sale, the carried-over basis cannot exceed the FMV of the property at the time of the gift.\r\n\r\nExample: Say your father gives you stock worth $1,000. He purchased the stock for $500. Assume the gift incurs no gift tax. Your basis in the stock, for purpose of determining gain on the sale of the stock, is $500. If you sold the stock for $1,000, you would have gain of $500 ($1,000 received minus $500 basis).\r\n\r\nNow assume that the stock is worth only $200 at the time of the gift, and you sell it for $200. Your basis in the stock, for purpose of determining gain on the sale of the stock, is still $500; but your basis for purpose of determining loss is $200. You do not pay tax on the sale of the stock. You do not recognize a loss either. In this case, your father could have sold the stock (and recognized the loss of $300 - his basis of $500 minus $200 received) and then transferred the sales proceeds to you as a gift. (You are not permitted to transfer losses.)&nbsp;\r\n\r\nExample: Assume your father gives you real estate worth $1 million. He purchased the land for $200,000. Assume your father paid gift tax of $400,000 on the transfer. Your basis in the land, for purpose of determining gain (or loss) on the sale of the land, is $520,000 [$200,000 + $400,000 x (($1,000,000 - $200,000) / $1,000,000)].&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIf you sold the land for more than $520,000, you would have gain. If you sold the land for less than $520,000, you would have a loss.\r\n\r\nNow assume your father gives you real estate worth $1 million but he purchased the land for $1.2 million.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAssume your father paid gift tax of $400,000 on the transfer. Your basis in the land, for purpose of determining gain (or loss) on the sale of the land, is $1 million.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn this case, your father could have sold the land (and recognized the loss of $200,000 - his basis of $1,200,000 minus $1,000,000 received) and then transferred the sales proceeds to you as a gift.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nQ: What is the income tax basis for property you inherit?&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA: When you inherit property, you generally receive an initial basis in property equal to the property\'s FMV. The FMV is established on the date of death or, sometimes, on an alternate valuation date six months after death. This is often referred to as a \"stepped-up basis,\" since basis is typically stepped up to FMV. However, basis can also be \"stepped down\" to FMV.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nExample: Say your mother leaves you stock worth $1,000 at her death. She purchased the stock for $500. Your basis in the stock is a stepped-up basis of $1,000. If you sold the stock for $1,000, you would have no gain ($1,000 received minus $1,000 basis).\r\n\r\nNow assume that the stock is worth only $200 at the time of your mother\'s death. Your basis in the stock is a stepped-down basis of $200. If you sold the stock for more than $200, you would have gain.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nQ: What about transfers within one year of death?\r\n\r\nA: If you transfer appreciated property to a person within one year of his or her death, and then you (or your spouse) receive the property back at that person\'s death, the basis in the property is not stepped up or down to FMV. Instead, the basis in the property is equal to that person\'s basis immediately before death. (And this basis is probably pretty close to the basis you originally had in the property before you transferred it.)\r\n\r\nThis rule is designed to prevent you from obtaining a stepped-up basis by transferring appreciated property to a dying person who then transfers it back to you (or your spouse) at death.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHowever, the rule does not apply if the dying person lives for more than one year after you transfer the property to him or her. Also, the rule does not apply if the property passes from the decedent to someone other than you or your spouse (e.g., to one of your children). In those cases, a stepped-up basis would be available.\r\n\r\nQ: What about income in respect of a decedent (IRD)?\r\n\r\nA: There is no step up (or step down) in basis for IRD. IRD is certain income that was not properly includable in taxable income for the year of the decedent\'s death or a prior year. In other words, it is income that has not yet been taxed. Examples of IRD include installment payments and retirement accounts.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen you inherit IRD, you include the IRD in income as you receive payments, and take any related deductions. An income tax deduction may be available for any estate tax paid that\'s attributable to the IRD.\r\n\r\nQ: How does generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax affect basis?&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA: As discussed above, when you make a gift, the carried-over basis is increased - but not above FMV - by any gift tax paid that is attributable to appreciation in value of the gift. If the gift is also subject to GST tax, the carried-over basis is then increased - but not above FMV - by any GST tax paid that is attributable to appreciation in value of the gift.\r\n\r\nSpecial rules can apply when property in a trust passes at the death of an individual.\r\n\r\nQ: Should you make a gift now or transfer at death?&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA: As the following example shows, income tax basis can be important when deciding whether to make gifts now or transfer property at your death.\r\n\r\nExample: You purchased land for $25,000. It is now worth $250,000. You give the property to your child (assume the gift incurs no gift tax), who then has a tax basis of $25,000. If your child sells the land for $250,000, your child would have taxable gain of $225,000 ($250,000 sales proceeds minus $25,000 basis).\r\n\r\nIf, instead, you kept the land and transferred it to your child at your death when the land is worth $250,000, your child would have a tax basis of $250,000. If your child sells the land for $250,000, your child would have no taxable gain ($250,000 sales proceeds minus $250,000 basis).&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn addition to income tax basis, you might consider the following questions:\r\n\r\n• Will making gifts reduce your combined gift and estate taxes? For example, future appreciation on gifted property is removed from your gross estate for federal estate tax purposes. And gift tax paid on gifts made more than three years before your death is also removed from your gross estate.\r\n\r\n• Does the recipient need a gift now or can it wait? How long would a recipient have to wait until your death?\r\n\r\n• What are the marginal income tax rates of you and the recipient?\r\n\r\n• Do you have other property or cash that you could give?\r\n\r\n• Can you afford to make a gift now?\r\n\r\n<i>This article was written by Broadridge, an independent third party, and provided by Hall Sumner, vice president, Investments at&nbsp; TLS Wealth Management of Raymond James. Sumner is a financial advisor with Raymond James &amp; Associates Inc., member New York Stock Exchange/SIPC located at 2015 Boundary St., Suite 220, Beaufort. He can be contacted at 843-379-6100 or hall.sumner@raymondjames.com.</i>\r\n\r\n<i>Visit www.tlswealthmanagement.com.</i>', 'Consider income tax basis when estate planning', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'consider-income-tax-basis-when-estate-planning', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:12:20', '2018-07-12 15:12:20', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=31419', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(31421, 4, '2017-02-23 09:36:46', '2017-02-23 14:36:46', 'The Palmetto Animal League (PAL) kicked off its \"1000 Lives Worth Saving\" campaign recently by inviting the community to stop by the adoption center in Okatie and have a photo taken with one of the pets currently up for adoption. Participants were then asked to post the photos on social media in order to spread the word. Dozens of people came by throughout the day in order to help the not-for-profit organization raise money and create awareness for adoption. Also on hand were local radio personalities Stacy Scott from Rewind 107.9 and Shark from G 100.1. For more information about PAL or the 1000 Lives Worth Saving campaign, visit PalmettoAnimalLeague.org.\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"31423,31424,31425\"]', 'Saving 1,000 lives', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'saving-1000-lives', '', '', '2017-02-23 09:36:46', '2017-02-23 14:36:46', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=31421', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(31427, 4, '2017-02-23 09:37:45', '2017-02-23 14:37:45', '<h3>By Lee Scott</h3>\r\nA friend of mine named Cindy recently sent out an e-mail to a group of neighbors. It read “Met a deer last night and the deer won. Any recommendations for quick car surgery?”&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI had to laugh, although hitting a deer is not a laughing matter, because her e-mail struck a chord with me. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nHow many deer have I almost hit, or have almost collided into me in the past three years? &nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd it is not just the deer pursuing me. My true nemeses are the squirrels. I call them the Kamikaze Squirrels of the Lowcountry.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThese squirrels play “chicken” in the road with other squirrels. I slow down when they are crossing the road, only to see them turn around again in front of my car, leaping across to the opposite side of the road. “ARE YOU KIDDING ME?” I screamed yesterday as I swerved to avoid a squirrel while trying not to hit a tree.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThey are just as bad when I am driving my golf cart. There I am, just enjoying a beautiful day, when one of them will run in front of me. This is followed by chortling as the squirrels do high fives on the curb watching me slam on my brakes. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nI told my spouse that I am going to start putting pictures of squirrels on the side of my golf cart with a large X through the picture, like the fighter pilots would do on their planes. Maybe the squirrels would get nervous if they thought I was running over their playmates. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nMy true intent is not to hurt them. I try my best to avoid them regardless of their games. I have looked for gadgets that emit electronic signals from both my car and golf cart to alert the little guys a motorized vehicle is close. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nWould that help keep them out of my way? I do not think so. The gadgets would not work because the squirrels are having too much fun watching cars abruptly swerve to avoid hitting them. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd after a recent bicycle ride where one of them almost took me down, I think they are going to keep it up.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo, Cindy, sorry about the “deer meeting” you had the other day. But please watch out for the squirrels. They can be just as hazardous.', 'Deer, squirrels of Lowcountry are messing with us', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'deer-squirrels-of-lowcountry-are-messing-with-us', '', '', '2017-02-23 09:37:45', '2017-02-23 14:37:45', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=31427', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(31429, 4, '2017-02-23 09:40:09', '2017-02-23 14:40:09', '<b>Ambassadors named&nbsp;</b><b>by Beaufort chamber</b>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/ambassadors.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-31430\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-31430\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/ambassadors.jpg\" alt=\"ambassadors\" width=\"800\" height=\"515\"></a>\r\n\r\nThe following have been named this year’s Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce ambassadors: Mark Flasch, Sea Island Rotary Club; Jack Griffith,&nbsp; Kinghorn Insurance Agency of Beaufort; Dawn Harris, Pink Magazine; Lee McManus, Glasspro Inc.; Mary Ann McCracken Mikell, Bridges Preparatory School; Nicole Myers, Hospice Care of the Lowcountry; Wendi Russell, Printology Signs &amp; Graphics; Trysh Steeves, PruittHealth Hospice ; Tim Waz, Grounded Running; Kristen Webb Gissy, Turbeville Insurance Agency Inc.; and Kelly Weber, Weichert Realtors-Coastal Properties.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThey provide an essential service to the chamber membership and team by serving as the chamber\'s primary liaisons to new members.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nConsidered the goodwill arm of the chamber, ambassadors actively promote membership in the chamber, facilitate networking among members and encourage meaningful participation and involvement in chamber programs in order to enhance the membership benefits received by each member, strengthen member commitment and increase long-term member relationships.\r\n\r\n<b>River Oaks celebrates new renovations</b>\r\n\r\nRiver Oaks Assisted Living, along with the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce, celebrated the newly renovated community on Feb. 21 at 1251 Lady’s Island Drive in Port Royal.\r\n\r\nRiver Oaks Assisted Living recently completed a multi-million dollar renovation. The 62-bed, luxury assisted living community has also added a new memory care program led by two nationally certified dementia practitioners.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nVisit www.riveroaksassistedliving.com.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Local chamber to hold&nbsp;</b><b>Friday networking</b>\r\n\r\nThe public is invited to the First Friday Networking of the Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce from 6-8 p.m. Friday, March 3, at Best Western Sea Island Inn Dolphin Room at 1015 Bay St. in Beaufort.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nKaratbars International and local partner Elliott Hagan will sponsor the event. Karatbars is headquartered in Stuttgart and specializes in the sale of small gold bars and gift items in golf bullion.\r\n\r\nCatering will be provided by Aunt Pearlie Sue and Singleton\'s Catering. RSVP to the chamber office 843-986-1102.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>First Friday to be&nbsp;</b><b>held March 3</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce will present First Friday After Five&nbsp; from 5-6 p.m. Friday, March 3, in downtown Beaufort.\r\n\r\n“Join our downtown merchants the first Friday of each month. Many merchants stay open until 8 p.m.,” according to a release.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThere also will be refreshments and live street music.', 'Chamber Corner for February 23rd-March 1st', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'chamber-corner-for-february-23rd-march-1st', '', '', '2017-02-23 09:40:09', '2017-02-23 14:40:09', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=31429', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(31435, 4, '2017-02-23 09:46:30', '2017-02-23 14:46:30', '<b>Hopeful Horizons earns&nbsp;</b><b>national accreditation</b>\r\n\r\nHopeful Horizons has been awarded re-accreditation by the National Children’s Alliance following an extensive application and site review process.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHopeful Horizons is a Beaufort County children’s advocacy, domestic violence and rape crisis center. It creates safer communities by changing the culture of violence and offers a path to healing.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAs the accrediting agency for Children’s Advocacy Centers (CAC) across the country, the National Children’s Alliance awards various levels of accreditation and membership to centers responding to allegations of child abuse in ways that are effective and efficient, and put the needs of child victims of abuse first.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAccreditation is the highest level of membership with National Children’s Alliance and denotes excellence in service provision.\r\n\r\nVisit www.hopefulhorizons.org.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Website focuses on&nbsp;</b><b>Sea Island Parkway</b>\r\n\r\nThe Sea Island Corridor Coalition has launched a new website to help residents of Lady’s Island and St. Helena monitor information on planning and development deliberations and decisions affecting the Sea Island Parkway.\r\n\r\nThe website, www.seaislandcoalition.com, is designed as a central community resource, featuring a calendar showing major city and county planning and zoning meetings; links to key county, city and state websites and web resources; and current news on matters affecting the community including growth and development, zoning and annexation, traffic, tree and marsh preservation and political accountability.\r\n\r\nThe site also hosts an “alert” function through which residents can notify the coalition of the first signs of re-zoning or development, or simply rumors that may signal new activity, and have their questions answered.\r\n\r\nChuck Newton, a convener of the Sea Island Coalition, said, “Seaislandcoalition.com is designed to keep the community up-to-date on local development matters, and help us gather new information, get people organized and advocate more effectively on behalf of Lady’s Island and St. Helena.\r\n\r\n“It’s the first time the community has had a tool like this to work with, and it opens up all kinds of interesting possibilities.\r\n\r\n“Without an aware public, and a mechanism such as this website to bring people together, city and county planning decisions will run right past us, with no opportunity for substantive input, as they did with Walmart, Oyster Bluff and with the explosion of traffic growth around the Sea Island Parkway/Sam’s Point Road intersection,” Newton said.\r\n\r\nThe coalition, formed in early 2016 after a community outcry on the clear-cutting of Oyster Bluff, now boasts more than 400 members and is a frequent contributor to city and county deliberations on development and planning issues.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn concert with the South Carolina Coastal Conservation League, the coalition is sponsoring a community forum, Designing A Future For Lady’s Island, on Thursday, Feb. 23, at Lady’s Island Elementary School. More than 200 are expected to attend.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMore information is available at coastalconservationleague.org/events.\r\n\r\n<b>Family recognized for&nbsp;</b><b>helping bridge cultural gap</b>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Esquivel-DSC_0664-e1.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-31436\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-31436\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Esquivel-DSC_0664-e1.jpg\" alt=\"Esquivel DSC_0664 e1\" width=\"3600\" height=\"2400\"></a>\r\n\r\nThe Esquivel family will receive the Peggy May Inspiration Award at the Foundation for Educational Excellence’s annual “Jewels and Jeans” event from 6-9:30 p.m. Saturday, March 4, at the Country Club of Hilton Head, 70 Skull Creek Drive.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Esquivel family will be recognized for their work as the unofficial voice of Lowcountry Latinos helping to bridge the cultural gap throughout the Lowcountry.\r\n\r\nThe Peggy May Inspiration Award recognizes persons who demonstrate extraordinary dedication, passion and skills that influence and inspire local students.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe award is named for former recipient, the late Peggy May, who served as county and state director of Adult Literacy, and board chair of the Foundation for Educational Excellence. Other previous recipients include 2013 American Idol Winner Candice Glover and Food Network contestant Orchid Palmieri, and Dr. Narendra Sharma, of The Neighborhood Outreach Connection.\r\n\r\nSince coming to the area in 1983, the Esquivel family has dedicated their lives to improving the lives of Latinos in the community while helping to educate non-Latinos on their culture.\r\n\r\n“Hector and his wife, Barbara, along with their children – Hector Jr., Eric and Margaret – demonstrate the values of hard work, a strong sense of culture, and a desire to always give back to the community,” according to a release.\r\n\r\nHector Jr. is an immigration attorney who works to bridge legal gaps for local Hispanics. Eric is the publisher of La Isla Magazine, whose mission is to provide a Spanish-language magazine that connects the diverse Lowcountry Hispanic community. Margaret Esquivel helped Eric develop and grow La Isla Magazine into the publication it is today and continues to use her Spanish and cultural understanding of her Latino heritage on a daily basis.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Esquivels founded the Lowcountry Immigration Coalition, which has played a vital role in challenging immigration laws that discriminate against Hispanics and has helped to bridge the informational divide for immigrants.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTickets for the event are available now.&nbsp; For more information, visit FoundationEdExcellence.com or call 843-415-2331.\r\n\r\n<b>BJWSA says no action needed for overflow</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort-Jasper Water &amp; Sewer Authority (BJWSA) said that results from three bacteriological samples from the wastewater released into Battery Creek on Feb. 16 show that no further action is required.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAs a precautionary measure, the nearby shellfish bed will remain closed for 21 days.\r\n\r\nThe overflow occurred due to a power failure on the service line to the station. &nbsp;\r\n\r\n“BJWSA crews responded to the overflow, and took appropriate cleanup/repair action, including reporting the incident to South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control,” the release states.\r\n\r\nFor more information, visit www.bjwsa.org or call 843-987-9213.\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort County to offer&nbsp;</b><b>hazardous waste collection</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Public Works Department Solid Waste and Recycling Office, with the support of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, will hold a free household hazardous materials collection event for Beaufort County residents.\r\n\r\nIt will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 4, at Beaufort County Public Works, 140 Shanklin Road, Beaufort.\r\n\r\nResidents can dispose of cleaning materials, batteries, paint, thinners, antifreeze, automotive and boat products, fire extinguishers, fluorescent bulbs, gasoline, hobby chemicals, insecticides, oil, photography chemicals, poisons, propane tanks, stains, varnishes tires and turpentine.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThese items are often commonly marked with the words “Warning,” “Danger” or “Caution.”\r\n\r\nAmmunition, fireworks, medical waste, smoke detectors and syringes will not be collected.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo help ensure safe transport and collection of items, residents should ensure lids and caps are tightened. Items should be left in their original containers and positioned in a box which should be placed in the vehicle’s trunk or back seat.\r\n\r\nAlso, this event will not include collection of expired or unused medicine. For information regarding proper disposal of these items, contact the non-emergency number at the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office at 843-255-3200.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOnly residential materials will be accepted at this event. Commercial contractors or businesses with hazardous materials should contact the Solid Waste and Recycling Office at 843-255-2736.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor more information about Beaufort County’s recycling events, visit www.bcgov.net/recycle.\r\n\r\n<b>Two roads to get&nbsp;</b><b>asphalt paved</b>\r\n\r\nAsphalt paving will take place between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m .on the following dates and roads:\r\n\r\n• Joe Fraser Road (from Morrall to Laurel Bay) on Thursday, Feb. 23.\r\n\r\n• Chowan Creek Bluff and Distant Island (from Sea Island Parkway to to the end of state maintenance), Friday, Feb. 24, and Saturday, Feb. 25.\r\n\r\nThis work could be intermittent during these times due to weather conditions and unforeseen mechanical failures. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThere will be lane closures, but traffic will be maintained through the use of traffic control devices. 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(31438, 4, '2017-02-23 09:47:12', '2017-02-23 14:47:12', '<h3>By Alan Schuster&nbsp;</h3>\r\nWhen Czechoslovakian composer Antonin Dvorak composed his opera “Rusalka” in 1901, he was at his creative peak, matching the same high quality of his finest orchestral works.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Czechs were quick to embrace it, benefited in part by the fairy tale – Hans Christian Andersen\'s “The Little Mermaid” ¬– upon which the opera is based. A \'rusalka\' is a water sprite, usually inhabiting a lake or river.\r\n\r\nThe opera will be presented Live in HD from the Met at 12:55 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at the USCB Center for the Arts.\r\n\r\nThe music in the score is extensive, ranging from folk-inspired to grandiose, as well as the impressionism that Dvorak expressed in several of the opera\'s nature scenes.\r\n\r\nNo doubt, Dvorak also found inspiration in the works of some of his contemporaries, among them Wagner, Bizet and Tchiakovsky. One resounding example is the comparison between Tchiakovsky\'s “Letter Scene” from Eugene Onegin that is captured in Rusalka\'s “Plea to the Moon.” Both are rich in melody, expressing similar sentiments with emotional outbursts. &nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Act I</b></p>\r\nA meadow by the edge of a lake. Wood-sprites tease the Water Goblin, ruler of the lake. His daughter, Rusalka, tells him that she is in love with a human prince who comes to hunt around the lake, and she wants to become human to embrace him.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHe discourages her, then steers her to a witch, Jezibaba, for assistance. Rusalka sings her Song to the Moon, asking it to tell the prince of her love. Jezibaba tells her that if she becomes human, she will lose the power of speech and, that if betrayed by him, both will be eternally damned. Rusalka agrees and drinks a potion. While hunting, the prince finds Rusalka, embraces her and leads her away, even though she is unable to speak.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Act II</b></p>\r\nThe prince\'s garden. A gamekeeper and his nephew learn that the prince is to marry a mute. They suspect witchcraft as the prince is already lavishing attentions on a foreign princess who is a wedding guest. The princess, jealous, curses the couple. The prince rejects Rusalka, and the princess, having won his affection, now scorns it.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Act III</b></p>\r\nA meadow by the lake. Rusalka asks Jezibaba for a solution to her woes and is told she can save herself if she kills the prince with a dagger she gives her. But Rusalka throws the dagger into the lake, turning her into a spirit of death living in the lake. Later, the prince comes to the lake, and calls for Rusalka. He asks her to kiss him, knowing it means death and damnation. They kiss, he dies and Rusalka returns to the depths of the lake.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIf the Moon Song wasn\'t so sublime, then Rusalka\'s beautiful aria in the final act (“I am torn from life”) would be a stunning alternative. In it, she touchingly expresses her separation from her sisters and the prince. But in the finale, the couple comes together in what one opera historian considered to be “12 of the most glorious minutes in opera.” At the least, it should rank as opera\'s greatest kiss of death.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nKristine Opolais, one of the newer and most exciting sopranos in the world today, sings the title role, ones which she has become accustomed to, having sung both “Madam Butterfly” and “Manon Lescaut” during the Met\'s previous HD series.&nbsp; Joining her are mezzo Jamie Barton as Jezibaba; and tenor Brandon Jovanovich as the Prince.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNeed a little convincing? Google: Kristin Opolais, Rusalka, Song to the Moon. Czech it out!\r\n\r\nTickets for all operas are now available. All seats are general admission. Tickets are $20 for adults; $18 for OLLI members; and $10 for students.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOrder online at www.centerforthearts.com or by calling 843-521-4145. The box office opens at 11 a.m.&nbsp;', 'Dvorak\'s lyrical opera \'Rusalka\' coming to center for arts', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'dvoraks-lyrical-opera-rusalka-coming-to-center-for-arts', '', '', '2017-02-23 09:47:12', '2017-02-23 14:47:12', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=31438', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(31440, 4, '2017-02-23 09:50:21', '2017-02-23 14:50:21', '<h3>Staff reports</h3>\r\nThe Beaufort History Museum will present the second edition of its popular living history encampment from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 4, in the Arsenal courtyard.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUnion forces that occupied Beaufort during the Civil War after the Battle of Port Royal Sound (Nov. 7, 1861) will be brought to life by more than 20 re-enactors arriving from several states. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThey will stage an encampment in the walled courtyard space and provide a unique opportunity for visitors of all ages to interact with the soldiers, to participate as soldiers themselves and receive orders to join regiments, and to learn firsthand how life was lived in Beaufort during the Civil War.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe encampment will offer a fascinating look at everyday life in Beaufort during that period, with re-enactors actually setting up camp in the Arsenal courtyard, staging cooking demonstrations and drills, and portraying soldiers and sutlers (merchants) who traveled through the region selling everyday goods.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRe-enactors will interact with visitors at the event, talking about soldiers\' life, the Port Royal Expedition, the Emancipation of African Americans and operations between Charleston and Savannah.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nVisitors will also have an opportunity to have their photos taken by Chris Morgan, a wet-plate photographer who produces antique-looking images. (There will be a fee for his services.)\r\n\r\nThe museum is partnering with other Beaufort organizations, including the Beaufort County Library, to plan and conduct the weekend’s educational events. Admission is free and donations will be accepted.\r\n\r\nTwo of the weekend’s events will take place at the Beaufort Branch Library at 311 Scott St., adjacent to the Arsenal:\r\n\r\n• 2-4 p.m. Friday, March 3: Stephen Wise, director of the Parris Island Museum, will present a lecture, “Beaufort in the Civil War.” &nbsp;\r\n\r\nHe will be joined by Larry Rowland, distinguished professor emeritus of history at the University of South Carolina at Beaufort, and co-author with Wise of “Rebellion, Reconstruction, and Redemption, 1861-1893, The History of Beaufort County, South Carolina, Volume 2,” for a book signing after the lecture.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAdmission is free, however, space is limited and only those who have pre-registered on the museum’s website will be admitted. Reserve seats at www.beauforthistorymuseum.com.\r\n\r\n• 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, March 4: Re-enactor David Smoot, portraying a Union Army physician, will conduct talks at the library about medical treatment during the Civil War.\r\n\r\n“The living history encampment was one of our most popular events last year, attracting approximately 800 visitors,” said Carol Lauvray, president of the BHM board of directors.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“It is educational and entertaining, providing a chance for people of all ages to get a real sense of everyday life in Beaufort during the Civil War years. We are very grateful to encampment organizer, Daniel Gidick of Charleston, to the other re-enactors, and to our partner, the Beaufort County Library, for all of their efforts to make this remarkable event available to the public.”\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort History Museum has evolved to focus specifically on the history of the Beaufort District. It strives to manage and display artifacts and documents held by the city of Beaufort, telling the compelling stories of this area from the early 16th century until modern times.&nbsp; Docent classes are conducted on an ongoing basis.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Arsenal address is 713 Craven St. Normal BHM hours of operation are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Docents are on duty to provide information and conduct tours. A donation of $7 per visitor ($6 for seniors) is required. Children and active military are admitted free of charge.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nVisit www.beauforthistorymuseum.com or the BHM Facebook page for updates and news from the museum.\r\n\r\nFor information on becoming a docent or volunteer greeter, contact Lorrie Burleyknoles at lburleyknoles@beauforthistorymuseum.com or at 559-362-3237.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_7667.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-31457\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-31457\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_7667.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_7667\" width=\"1000\" height=\"824\"></a> <a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/1st-SC-IMG_7654.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-31456\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-31456\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/1st-SC-IMG_7654.jpg\" alt=\"1st SC-IMG_7654\" width=\"1000\" height=\"796\"></a> <a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Reenactors-w-boy-D700-077.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-31444\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-31444\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Reenactors-w-boy-D700-077.jpg\" alt=\"Reenactors-w boy D700 077\" width=\"4256\" height=\"2832\"></a> <a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Reenactors-1st-SC-IMG_7433.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-31461\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-31461\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Reenactors-1st-SC-IMG_7433.jpg\" alt=\"Reenactors-1st SC-IMG_7433\" width=\"1000\" height=\"972\"></a> <a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/civil1.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-31462\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-31462\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/civil1.jpg\" alt=\"civil1\" width=\"1000\" height=\"593\"></a>\r\n\r\n<em>Photos provided by Beaufort History Museum with photography by Richard Darby and Paul Keyserling.</em>', 'Re-enactors to bring Civil War to life', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 're-enactors-to-bring-civil-war-to-life', '', '', '2017-02-23 09:57:51', '2017-02-23 14:57:51', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=31440', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(31443, 4, '2017-02-23 09:50:26', '2017-02-23 14:50:26', '<h3>Staff reports</h3>\r\nThe city of Beaufort is upping the ante in promoting and developing a cultural district.\r\n\r\nCarol Lauvray, president of the Beaufort History Museum, and Deborah Johnson have been added by the Beaufort City Council to round out its Cultural District Advisory Board. Johnson will be the city administration’s liaison.\r\n\r\nThe advisory board’s vision is that by 2020 Beaufort’s downtown will be a recognized and valued cultural district, actively sought out and utilized by artists, merchants, residents and tourists.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis concentrated area of diverse cultural venues, activities, and experiences will energize economic growth and improve the quality of life for Beaufort’s community and visitors. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nWorking together the board will seek to foster more support for the arts, and celebrate and strengthen local culture and the newly established cultural district.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“It’s great that the Beaufort City Council tackled this final appointment early in the year, and now we are at full strength to approach our work with passion and determination,” said Bonnie Hargrove, chairperson of the advisory board and director of the USCB arts center..&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“There’s a lot of work to be done. We have so many opportunities here in Beaufort to boost the arts’ role in the lives of area residents and make us an arts destination for visitors,” she said.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMegan Meyer, of the Santa Elena History Center, said, “Our group brings together history and the arts in an amazing way, with a common goal of sharing all our wonderful resources with our local community and visitors. I think our job really is to teach and offer more exposure to what makes Beaufort such an incredible place.”&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe goals are to increase tourism; foster a supportive environment for arts and cultural development; and strengthen local culture.', 'Beaufort moves forward with cultural district plans', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-moves-forward-with-cultural-district-plans', '', '', '2017-02-23 09:50:26', '2017-02-23 14:50:26', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=31443', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(31447, 4, '2017-02-23 09:58:13', '2017-02-23 14:58:13', '<em>Photo above: First Street in Beaufort has been part of the Boundary Street corridor construction project. Here, work was being done recently to pave the street and adding on-street parking and sidewalks. That work is now done and First Street is open to traffic.</em>\r\n<h3>Staff reports</h3>\r\nFirst Street from Hogarth to Palmetto is now open for traffic after a major paving and sidewalk improvement project that is part of Beaufort’s Boundary Street corridor construction.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOpening this loop provides residents and shoppers with access to both the traffic signal at Hogarth Street and Boundary as well as the new signal at Polk Street and Boundary beside Walgreens. The improvements include on-street parking and sidewalks.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn coming months, First Street will be extended behind Chick-Fil-A to the new traffic signal at S.C. 170 and&nbsp;Boundary Street.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFirst Street will cross Boundary and become Robert Smalls Parkway, also known as S.C. 170.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCrews still have additional work to do on First Street, including a final paving course and re-striping of the roadway and parking, but opening it fully to residents and shoppers is an important part of the Boundary Street Improvement Project.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Boundary Street Improvement Project is just over 1 mile long and is a $32 million project jointly funded by the city, county, S.C. Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration. The work is on budget and on schedule for completion in early 2018.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe project includes:\r\n\r\n• Realigning the intersection of S.C. 170 and Boundary Street to make it safer and to help traffic flow more smoothly.\r\n\r\n• Retrofitting, re-investing and redeveloping neglected areas of the corridor.\r\n\r\n• Creating commercial/retail nodes.\r\n\r\n• Providing alternate ways for people to reach commercial/retail including bike and walking paths, improving efficiency.\r\n\r\n• Expanding the Spanish Moss Trail in partnership with Beaufort County.\r\n\r\nThroughout the Boundary Street construction zone, speed limits are reduced to 35 mph and are enforced.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDrivers are urged to use extra caution as construction crews have been working on both sides of the road.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor more information about the Boundary Street work, visit www.boundarystreetupdate.com.&nbsp;', 'First Street open for business', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'first-street-open-for-business', '', '', '2017-02-23 09:58:29', '2017-02-23 14:58:29', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=31447', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(31451, 4, '2017-02-23 09:54:26', '2017-02-23 14:54:26', '<h3>By Lisa Allen</h3>\r\nIt shouldn’t have come as a surprise that Beaufort City annexed 67 parcels on Lady’s Island last week.\r\n\r\nThe City Council voted to absorb Secession Golf Club and its residential cottages. As allowed under state law, the city also took the opportunity to add parcels along Sea Island Parkway to smooth out city boundaries, including Butler Marine, the Fillin’ Station and Zippy Lube. They were in the county while Grayco, Walgreens and Publix were in the city.\r\n\r\nAnnexation is a central part of the Northern Beaufort County Regional Plan that dates back nearly 10 years.\r\n\r\nThe regional plan, in effect, is a long-term divvying up of areas of growth in Northern Beaufort County.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe county, the city and the towns of Port Royal and Yemassee decided the best course of action was to map out areas where growth would be encouraged in order to protect rural and environmentally sensitive areas where they didn’t want growth.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe growth areas would eventually become part of the municipalities while more rural uses would remain under county jurisdiction. The plan also had to work around the Air Installations Compatible Use Zones (AICUZ) surrounding Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort.\r\n\r\nEver since the plan was adopted in August 2007, whenever a property owner or developer in a growth area wants to “upzone,” meaning change a zoning up the scale away from a rural designation, they are encouraged to consider annexation, said Libby Anderson, planning director for the city of Beaufort.\r\n\r\n“If you’re in the growth area and you want to upzone, the county says you should annex to Port Royal or Beaufort City. An urbanized use should be in a municipality because the county doesn’t provide urban services,” Anderson said.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUrban services include trash collection and a denser police and fire department presence.\r\n\r\nUnder the regional plan, all of Lady’s Island to Chowan Creek and all of the islands out to Cat Island could eventually become part of the city of Beaufort.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPort Royal’s limits could extend out to S.C. 170 to the Broad River Bridge.\r\n\r\nThe recession stalled much annexation, but since 2014, traffic and development has been on a tear in Northern Beaufort County, particularly on Lady’s Island.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThere are approved plans for hundreds of more homes on the island, in addition to the 113 homes planned at Oyster Bluff and 55 homes in Tidewater Creek off of Little Capers.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo serve those residents, commercial buildings are going up, including a Waffle House and car wash on Sams Point and the controversial Walmart near the Lady’s Island Airport.\r\n\r\nAlready the intersection of Lady’s Island Drive and Sea Island Parkway fails to meet the agreed-upon minimum traffic flow during rush hours, Anderson said. Beaufort Mayor Billy Keyserling said at a traffic study public meeting recently that the city required traffic studies from Publix, Harris Teeter and Walmart, but no one looked at them together.\r\n\r\nThe city commissioned a traffic study that proposes alternate routes and more turn lanes, but no firm plan has been approved, nor a source of funding identified.\r\n\r\nKeeping the regional plan on task for the past 10 years has been the job of the Regional Plan Implementation Committee, which meets bimonthly. For example, it had to adjust the plan after noise zones in the AICUZ were expanded by 4,000 acres in 2014 to accommodate the F-35s, thereby shrinking even further land that can be developed.\r\n\r\nThe implementation committee recognizes that Lady’s Island is growing too much. It discussed at its latest meeting in January that the regional plan’s growth boundaries might be too broad, particularly on Lady’s Island. After a lengthy discussion, they voted only to encourage the county, city and Port Royal to revisit them. They acknowledged that changing them would require the county, city and Port Royal to all agree.\r\n\r\nThe building boom has drawn concern from residents, particularly the watchdog group Sea Island Corridor Coalition. The coalition formed after 40 acres were clear-cut for Oyster Bluff.\r\n\r\nCoalition leader Chuck Newton of Dataw Island said the city and county have to make it easier for residents to learn of pending development before it proceeds too far through approvals.\r\n\r\n“People don’t understand how much power planning staff has. A lot of these developments don’t require approval from the public bodies,” Newton said. “I would love the city to scan and post online any development seeking city approval as soon as it’s filed. Right now, it’s up to citizens to go ask if anything has been filed.”\r\n\r\nNewton said the city and county don’t say \"no\" often enough. He also said Lady’s Island doesn’t have much political clout, with only two votes on the Beaufort County Council and none on the Beaufort City Council.\r\n\r\n“None of our representatives live on Lady’s Island. They don’t see what we see on a daily basis.”\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Upcoming meetings:</strong></p>\r\n• Designing Lady’s Island, 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, Lady’s Island Middle School\r\n\r\n• Northern Beaufort County Regional Plan Implementation Committee, 9:30 a.m., Friday, March 24, Executive Conference Room, Beaufort County Administration Building, 100 Ribaut Road', 'Lady’s Island annexation all part of the master plan', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'ladys-island-annexation-all-part-of-the-master-plan', '', '', '2017-02-23 09:55:53', '2017-02-23 14:55:53', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=31451', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(31569, 4, '2017-03-09 17:54:53', '2017-03-09 22:54:53', '<b>Power of the Purse&nbsp;</b><b>coming to Dataw</b>\r\n\r\nPower of the Purse, hosted by the United Way of the Lowcountry Women United, will be held Thursday, March 9, at the Dataw Island Clubhouse.\r\n\r\nThe 2017 Woman of the Year will be announced at the event. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nProceeds from Power of the Purse will support education initiatives benefiting children and families throughout Beaufort and Jasper counties through the Women United’s Breaking Barriers to Education Fund.This fund seeks to help fulfill needs that would otherwise prevent a student from attending school or from reaching their full potential.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe event will feature cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, music and a silent auction.\r\n\r\nTickets are $65. RSVP to Jaime Dailey-Vergara at 843-982-3040 or jdaileyvergara@uwlowcountry.org.\r\n\r\n<b>Tribute to Broadway&nbsp;</b><b>coming to arts center</b>\r\n\r\nA Tribute to Broadway will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 10, and Saturday, March 11, at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 12, at the USCB Center for the Arts.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTickets for adults are $30, senior/military $25 and students $15.\r\n\r\nVisit www.uscbcenterforthearts.com.\r\n\r\n<b>Local nonprofit to help&nbsp;</b><b>girls with prom dresses</b>\r\n\r\nThe Junior Service League of Beaufort’s 6th annual Prom Boutique will be held from 1-5 p.m. Saturday, March 11, at the YMCA of Beaufort.\r\n\r\nThe JSLB Prom Boutique is the Junior Service League of Beaufort’s signature service project each year. Members collect dress donations, as well as accessories, and create a boutique for girls to shop for the dress of their dreams.\r\n\r\nJuniors and senior in schools around the area are invited to come and pick up a dress for free. They will also be able to shop for bracelets, necklaces, earrings, shawls and clutches to round out their look.\r\n\r\nAny student in Beaufort, Jasper or Hampton county is invited to attend the boutique. Shoppers must show their student ID or have a letter on school letterhead from their guidance counselor, teacher or school administrator.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe YMCA of Beaufort is at 1801 Richmond Ave., Port Royal.\r\n\r\nVisit www.jslbeaufort.com.\r\n\r\n<b>Books, letters to be appraised at library</b>\r\n\r\nIf you’re harboring some potentially rare and unique treasures amongst your books and papers, bring them to the Beaufort Branch Library from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 311 Scott St., on Saturday, March 11, for an assessment.&nbsp; &nbsp;\r\n\r\nRenowned book experts Kinsey Baker, David Anderson, and Wilson McIntosh will be on hand to tell whether you have something really special or just another book or scrap that has meaning to you.\r\n\r\nThe event is sponsored by the Friends of the Beaufort Library as a fundraising event.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nEach piece will be evaluated for a $5 donation to the organization.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nVerbal appraisals will be offered on any books, prints, maps, manuscripts, autographs and other paper items, including documents, postcards, letters, advertising, magazines and posters. Anything printed or written on paper can be brought in.\r\n\r\nFor more information, contact the Friends of the Beaufort Library at FriendsBeaufort@gmail.com.\r\n\r\n<b>Quilters Day to be&nbsp;</b><b>held on March 11</b>\r\n\r\nThe Sea Island Quilters will hold Quilters Day Out from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 11, at Carteret Street Methodist Church at 408 Carteret St. in Beaufort.\r\n\r\nAll levels of quilting are invited. For details, contact Joey Patrucco at mjpatrucco@gmail.com.\r\n\r\n<b>Lowcountry PowWow&nbsp;</b><b>celebrates culture</b>\r\n\r\nThe 17th Annual Lowcountry Pow Wow and Cultural Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, March 11, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, March 12, at 55 Millstone Landing Road in Hardeeville.\r\n\r\nNative-American traditions will be on display including 60 or more tribal dancers in full regalia, captivating story-telling, period encampment, authentic demonstrations, crafts, basket weaving, native foods, crafts and more.\r\n\r\nMillstone Landing Road is off of I-95 at Exit 5; signage will show the way.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTickets are $7 for adults, $5 for students and seniors and children 6 and under are free. Two-day passes are available as well for $10 for adults and $8 for students and seniors.\r\n\r\n<b>Woman who changed </b><b>Beaufort topic of lecture</b>\r\n\r\nThe legacy of Beaufortonian Abbie Holmes Christensen will be in the spotlight at 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 14, when the Beaufort History Museum presents a talk as part of its history lecture series. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe event will be held at the Beaufort Branch Library at 311 Scott St.\r\n\r\nThe lectures, created in partnership with the Beaufort County Library, have been filled to capacity and pre-registration is required for seating.\r\n\r\nThe lectures are free. Visit www.beauforthistorymuseum.com to secure a reservation.\r\n\r\n<b>Take a wine tour&nbsp;</b><b>at history center</b>\r\n\r\nUncork Your Palate World Wine Tour will be held from 4:30-6 p.m. Wednesday, March 15 at the Santa Elena History Center at 1501 Bay St. in Beaufort.\r\n\r\nSpend an entertaining (and educational) afternoon with wine aficionado Juan Carlos Jiménez as he takes guests on a tour of exotic wines from around the world. There will also be assorted tapas.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe cost is $20; tickets are available at santa-elena.org/calendar-of-events.\r\n\r\n<b>Architects’ Tour&nbsp;</b><b>coming March 18</b>\r\n\r\nThe 2017 Architects’ Tour will be held Saturday, March 18. Guests will visit private homes in downtown Beaufort and the nearby sea islands of Distant and Dataw.\r\n\r\nTickets are $65 per person.\r\n\r\nReservations can be made by calling 843-379-3331 or at www.historicbeaufort.org/shop. For additional information, email info@historicbeaufort.org.', 'What To Do the week of March 9th-15th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-to-do-the-week-of-march-9th-15th', '', '', '2017-03-09 17:54:53', '2017-03-09 22:54:53', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=31569', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(31476, 4, '2017-03-02 08:24:27', '2017-03-02 13:24:27', '<b>Two Island Girls Night Outs coming in March</b>\r\n\r\nIsland Girls Night Out, an opportunity to socialize, win prizes and meet new friends, will be held from 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, March 2, at MoonDoggies Gifts and Cafe at 930 Ninth St. in Port Royal.\r\n\r\nA second IGNO will be held from 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, March 23, at For The Birds and Gardens on 1002 Bay St.\r\n\r\nThese free events are sponsored by The Island News. Businesses that would like to book an IGNO can call Irene Goodnight at 615-243-4684.\r\n\r\n<b>Re-enactors to bring&nbsp;</b><b>Civil War to life</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort History Museum will present the second edition of its popular living history encampment from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 4, in the Arsenal courtyard.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUnion forces that occupied Beaufort during the Civil War after the Battle of Port Royal Sound (Nov. 7, 1861) will be brought to life by more than 20 re-enactors arriving from several states. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThey will stage an encampment in the walled courtyard space and provide a unique opportunity for visitors of all ages to interact with the soldiers, to participate as soldiers themselves and receive orders to join regiments, and to learn firsthand how life was lived in Beaufort during the Civil War.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Arsenal address is 713 Craven St. Normal BHM hours of operation are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Docents are on duty to provide information and conduct tours. A donation of $7 per visitor ($6 for seniors) is required. Children and active military are admitted free of charge.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nVisit www.beauforthistorymuseum.com or the BHM Facebook page for updates and news from the museum.\r\n\r\n<b>Oyster roast to benefit&nbsp;</b><b>scholarship fund</b>\r\n\r\nAn Oyster Roast &amp; Dinner will be held form 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday March 4, at David Smith Coosaw/Sams Point Community Center at 140 Sams Point Road.\r\n\r\nThis event will benefit the Coosaw Community Scholarship Fund.\r\n\r\nDinners are $10 for fried fish or fried chicken and can be eaten in or taken out.\r\n\r\nRoasted oysters are $7 for a small basket and $10 for a large basket.\r\n\r\nFor more information, call 843-263-0469 or 843-524-0157.\r\n\r\n<b>Barbecue festival to be&nbsp;</b><b>held Friday, Saturday</b>\r\n\r\nThe South Carolina/Georgia Barbeque Festival will be held Friday, March 3, and Saturday, March 4, at 205 E. Main St. in Hardeeville.\r\n\r\nThere will be a Friday night wing competition and live music from 6-10 p.m. Admission is $10.\r\n\r\nFrom 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, there will be all-you-can-eat pulled pork samples, amusements, a car show and awards. Admission is $10.\r\n\r\n<b>Church to hold </b><b>annual homecoming</b>\r\n\r\nThe 17th Annual Homecoming Sunday will be held at 10 a.m. Sunday, March 5, at Riverview Baptist Church of Beaufort.\r\n\r\nThe Rev. Leon Meadows will be the speaker for this celebration. A Fellowship Feast will follow the homecoming program.\r\n\r\nCurrent church members, former church members and the community are invited to this celebration.\r\n\r\nRiverview Baptist Church is at 2209 Boundary St. in Beaufort.\r\n\r\n<b>Various events coming&nbsp;</b><b>to St. Helena library</b>\r\n\r\nFollowing are some upcoming free events at the St. Helena Branch Library at 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road:&nbsp;\r\n\r\n• Conversation Café: How Do We Create Community?: 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 7.\r\n\r\nTalk with neighbors about things that matter over a cup of coffee or tea. Sessions are hosted, drop-in conversations among people with diverse views and a shared passion for engaging others.&nbsp; March’s topic is “How do we create community?” This program is for adults and ages 12 and up.\r\n\r\n• End of Life Issues: Health care power of attorney, living, wills, DNR orders, power of attorney, funeral planning and cremation. 5:30 p.m. Monday, March 13.\r\n\r\nA local lawyer will give a 30-45 minute lecture with a question-and-answer period.\r\n\r\n• Friends of Fort Fremont Tour: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 18.\r\n\r\nTake a tour of the historic Fort Fremont. Tours start at the St. Helena Branch Library.\r\n\r\n<b>18th century agriculture&nbsp;</b><b>explored at plantation</b>\r\n\r\nThe Impact of 18th Century Rice Plantations on 21st Century Conservation will be explored at Nemours Plantation on the Combahee River in the third field session sponsored by Historic Beaufort Foundation in conjunction with its exhibit, Remnants of the Rice Culture: Agricultural History as Art.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe session, which will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 8, will include a riding tour of the plantation’s ancient rice fields and long-leaf forest with lunch served at the DuPont family home prepared by long-time chef, Peachie Washington.\r\n\r\nNemours, at 10,000 acres, contains the largest extant rice fields in the Lowcountry. Comprised of five historic plantations, the fields were last planted in rice in the 1920s.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn 1995, the Nemours Wildlife Foundation was established and is dedicated to biological research and stewardship of the management area.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nReservations, at $125 per member and $150 per nonmember, are required by calling HBF at 843-379-3331 or emailing info@historicbeaufort.org. Lunch is provided.\r\n\r\n<b>Power of the Purse&nbsp;</b><b>coming to Dataw</b>\r\n\r\nPower of the Purse, hosted by the United Way of the Lowcountry Women United, will be held Thursday, March 9, at the Dataw Island Clubhouse. The 2017 Woman of the Year will be announced at the event. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nProceeds from Power of the Purse will support education initiatives benefiting children and families throughout Beaufort and Jasper counties through the Women United’s Breaking Barriers to Education Fund.\r\n\r\nThis fund seeks to help fulfill needs that would otherwise prevent a student from attending school or from reaching their full potential.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe event will feature cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, music and a silent auction.\r\n\r\nTickets are $65. RSVP to Jaime Dailey-Vergara at 843-982-3040 or jdaileyvergara@uwlowcountry.org.\r\n\r\n<b>Local nonprofit to help&nbsp;</b><b>girls with prom dresses</b>\r\n\r\nThe Junior Service League of Beaufort’s 6th annual Prom Boutique will be held from 1-5 p.m. Saturday, March 11, at the YMCA of Beaufort.\r\n\r\nThe JSLB Prom Boutique is the Junior Service League of Beaufort’s signature service project each year. Members collect dress donations, as well as accessories, and create a boutique for girls to shop for the dress of their dreams.\r\n\r\nJuniors and seniors in schools around the area are invited to come and pick up a dress for free. They will also be able to shop for bracelets, necklaces, earrings, shawls and clutches to round out their look.\r\n\r\nAny student in Beaufort, Jasper or Hampton County is invited to attend the boutique. Shoppers must show their student ID or have a letter on school letterhead from their guidance counselor, teacher or school administrator.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe YMCA of Beaufort is at 1801 Richmond Ave., Port Royal.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nVisit www.jslbeaufort.com.', 'What To Do the week of March 2nd-8th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-to-do-the-week-of-march-2nd-8th', '', '', '2017-03-02 08:24:27', '2017-03-02 13:24:27', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=31476', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(31478, 4, '2017-03-02 08:25:26', '2017-03-02 13:25:26', '<h3>By Bill Rauch</h3>\r\nLady’s Island was back in the news last week with 67 parcels there annexed into Beaufort and a big planning charrette at the elementary school that was organized by The Sea Island Corridor Coalition.\r\n\r\nFirst, the big meeting.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe city is way behind on reaching out to the residents of Lady’s Island. The meeting was basically the residents taking matters into their own hands. And, yes, of course the Coastal Conservation League sees in the void an opportunity to make some new friends and get in some contributions. Thus the snacks and crayons.\r\n\r\nThere was no harm done there except having attracted hundreds to their meeting, the organizers have gotten cocky and now think they may be able to go it alone without the city or the county.&nbsp; That’s naive.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo get what they want and for it to stick they’ll need to work with both governments, but especially the city whose responsibility it is under the Northern Beaufort County Regional Plan to manage the growth on Lady’s Island.\r\n\r\nBut the city has to be willing to do its part. And, in all candor, it appears to date it has not been.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhy? Because the city has a problem. It wants the tax revenues from Lady’s Island, but it doesn’t want to incur the cost of delivering the services.\r\n\r\nCity Council has so underfunded its police department, for example, that the Beaufort PD isn’t able to answer most of the calls from the in-city parcels on Lady’s Island. The Beaufort police count on the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office for that.\r\n\r\nSame with fire. Lady’s Island-St. Helena is carrying the load, although by intergovernmental agreement they are compensated by the city for doing so.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd, of course, then there’s planning.\r\n\r\nIt’s past time to get real on Harris Teeter. No reasonable person can actually believe most of the shoppers who will shop at a Harris Teeter in the old Publix location will be pedestrians. The city needs the revenues, the chain wants to be in the neighborhood, and the neighborhood wants the store. It is time to end the stand-off. It’s OK for the parking lot to be on the Sea Island Parkway side like it was with Publix.\r\n\r\nAs suggested, most of the shoppers on Lady’s Island use automobiles to transport the goods they buy. Consultants can suggest more people should ride bicycles. Good. Maybe they will. It’s clearly healthy, except when you have to cross one of those five-lane roads.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBut more and more people want to live on Lady’s Island. That means there are more and more shoppers, and unless things change dramatically, there will thusly be more and more automobiles.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nGetting back to the meeting, so where’s the area traffic plan, including the intermodal part? Mayor Billy Keyserling said if he’d thought of it, he could have gotten for the city an integrated traffic plan for the big Publix intersection. But he didn’t. And the city doesn’t have one.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe city’s transportation plan for Lady’s Island is characteristically “What can we get the county and SCDOT to do?”\r\n\r\nNo wonder the mayor kept his head down and his hands in his pockets at the big meeting.\r\n\r\nIt’s kind of like the embarrassing boats that slipped their anchors in Hurricane Matthew.\r\n\r\nThe mayor says he called a meeting of OCRM, DNR and DOT to try to get to the bottom of whose responsibility it is to get those boats off the Lady’s Island causeway to be either sold or scrapped. But, surprise, the state agencies each said cleaning up Beaufort’s waterfront is not their responsibility, nor is the project in any of their respective budgets.\r\n\r\nObviously the mayor thinks the city’s in the same boat: no responsibility, no money. So the junkyard continues.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo be fair and not unduly critical, I applaud the mayor and council for the 67 annexations. &nbsp; “Annexation” used to be a bad word with this group. Maybe with the added revenues from the new parcels the city will feel it has reached the critical mass on Lady’s Island such that it can begin delivering there the urban services that are implicit with the jurisdictional change.\r\n\r\nBudget season approaches. Take note Lady’s Islanders. Take note Sea Island Corridor Coalition. It is there — and only there — that the true tale will be told.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<i>Bill Rauch was the mayor of Beaufort from 1999-2008. Email Bill at TheRauchReport@gmail.com.</i>', 'Lady’s Island is Beaufort’s riddle', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'ladys-island-is-beauforts-riddle', '', '', '2017-03-02 08:25:26', '2017-03-02 13:25:26', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=31478', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(31480, 4, '2017-03-02 08:26:54', '2017-03-02 13:26:54', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/lj_5788.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-31481\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-31481\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/lj_5788.jpg\" alt=\"lj_5788\" width=\"571\" height=\"381\"></a>\r\n\r\nThe birthday anniversary of Gens. Robert E. Lee and Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson was in late January, and a birthday banquet celebration was held recently in their honor by the 11th annual event for the&nbsp; General Richard H Anderson Sons of Confederate Veterans Camp #47 of Beaufort. The Lee-Jackson banquet was also the setting for the change of command of camp #47. The new officers and staff are, from left, chaplain, Gerald Wynn; historian, Chris Clayton; military awards, John Simpson; commander, Mike Kelley; revenue programs, Col. Pat Garrett; and adjutant, Paul Griffin. Photo by Jody Henson.', 'New officers named', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'new-officers-named', '', '', '2017-03-02 08:26:54', '2017-03-02 13:26:54', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=31480', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(31483, 4, '2017-03-02 08:31:17', '2017-03-02 13:31:17', '<b>Local counselors&nbsp;</b><b>honored by district</b>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_31485\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"2933\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Counselor-of-the-Year-2017.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-31485\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-31485\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Counselor-of-the-Year-2017.jpg\" alt=\"From left are Kimberly Brown, Suzan Ballard and Jalissa Newton.\" width=\"2933\" height=\"1941\"></a> From left are Kimberly Brown, Suzan Ballard and Jalissa Newton.[/caption]\r\n\r\nJalissa Newton, of Lady’s Island Elementary, has been named the 2017 Beaufort County School District’s Elementary School Counselor, and Kimberly Brown, of Whale Branch Early College High, was named the High School Counselor of the Year.\r\n\r\nVeteran H.E. McCracken Middle School lead counselor Suzan Ballard was named the 2017 School Counselor of the Year.\r\n\r\nSuperintendent Jeff Moss made the announcements at a recent awards breakfast for the district’s counselors. &nbsp;\r\n\r\n“Top-notch schools have top-notch school counselors,” Moss said. “They keep students on track for success, both academically and emotionally. And they also have to be excellent communicators in order to keep parents informed about their children’s progress.”&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA three-person panel of district administrators evaluated this year’s candidates and selected the honorees.\r\n\r\nMore than 20 local businesses and community members sponsored the awards breakfast and donated gifts for the school district’s counselors.\r\n\r\n<b>Adult ed program&nbsp;</b><b>earns honors, funds</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County School District’s adult education program has received two statewide awards as well as $822,000 in performance-based funding tied to positive academic results.\r\n\r\nAlthough the district’s adult education program serves students of all ages, performance-based funding rewards those that help students ages 17-22 earn their South Carolina high school diplomas, WorkKeys certificates or high school equivalency diplomas (GEDs).&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“Our adult education team continues to raise the bar,” said Superintendent Jeff Moss. “These recognitions represent a tremendous amount of time, effort and energy devoted to helping students be successful in school and in life.”\r\n\r\nAdult Education Director Juanita Murrell said this is the third year for performance-based funding, which allocates state and federal dollars to local programs based on indicators such as students’ academic improvements as well as the numbers of students earning high school diplomas, WorkKeys certificates or GEDs. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nBeaufort County has received $822,000 in performance-based funds based on indicators from the 2015-16 school year.\r\n\r\n“Adult education has a tremendous positive impact, not only on the lives of students but also on the economy and business climate of the entire county,” Murrell said. “That’s because we have a singular focus, and that is creating pathways for students to get and keep good jobs. The more gains we make with our students and the more lives we improve, the more funding we’ll receive.”\r\n\r\n<b>Vets needed for&nbsp;</b><b>school project</b>\r\n\r\nA local teacher is seeking local veterans for a class project.\r\n\r\nThe Academic Arts class of Laura Richardson, of Beaufort Middle School, will be interviewing local veterans and videotaping or audiotaping the interviews.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“We plan to submit the interviews to the Library of Congress’s Veterans History Project, in hopes that the interviews can be added to their collection,” said Richardson. “We did this last year and the Library of Congress accepted all eight videotaped interviews into their collection.”\r\n\r\nThe Veteran’s History Project incorporates videos, photographs, letters, diaries, journals, military documents, unpublished memoirs from veterans, who served in the United States military, in any capacity, from World War I through the present and are no longer serving.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCivilians who served in support of a United States war effort in a professional capacity also are welcome to participate.\r\n\r\nCall Richardson at 843-322-5679, or e-mail her at laura.richardson@beaufort.k12.sc.us.\r\n\r\n<b>Local student named&nbsp;</b><b>to Dean’s List</b>\r\n\r\nTucker Langehans, a sophomore English major at Grove City College, has been named to the Dean\'s List with Distinction for the Fall 2016 semester. Tucker is a 2015 graduate of Beaufort Academy and is the daughter of Dr. Michael and Sarah Langehans.\r\n\r\n<b>Local students named&nbsp;</b><b>to President\'s List</b>\r\n\r\nMichelle Marie Britton, Zachary A. Brown, Kelsey E. Butler, Robert W. Fanning, Michael A. Gulledge, Guy Maximilian Kemmann, Adam E. Lipsitz, Kody L. McHale, Frances Dunbar Myrick, Hannah Jean Raymond, Grace D. Rhodes, Elizabeth C. Rhodes, James M. Rider, Logan A. Riley, Lee A. Samuel, Alexandra A. Sebestyen, Andrew Graham Stoddard and Mary Austen Stoddard, all of Beaufort, have been named to the Clemson University President\'s List for the fall 2016 semester.\r\n\r\n<b>Holy Trinity student&nbsp;</b><b>wins dance competition</b>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/howard-e1488461557656.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-31486\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-31486\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/howard-e1488461557656.jpg\" alt=\"howard\" width=\"626\" height=\"1313\"></a>\r\n\r\nHoly Trinity student Payton Howard took first place in the 2017 South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA) Dance Competition for her contemporary solo to \"Read All About It.\"&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn addition, Howard was named SCISA Middle School State Dance Best Overall Soloist.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHoward has been dancing since the age of 2 and has placed in numerous competitions, her most recent being recognized for first place and the judges\' choice award at Dance Makers Inc., where she was also selected by the faculty to receive a National Finals Scholarship.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHowever, earning SCISA titles for Holy Trinity holds a special significance for the seventh grader.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"I love being able to tell a story through movement and dance,” she said. “It was exciting to watch and cheer on the other dancers at the competition, but what made the SCISA Dance Competition so special for me was the honor of being able to represent my school, Holy Trinity.\"&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo learn more about the classical Christian education offered at Holy Trinity, visit www.htccs.org.&nbsp;', 'School briefs for March 2nd-8th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'school-briefs-for-march-2nd-8th', '', '', '2018-07-12 10:58:42', '2018-07-12 14:58:42', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=31483', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(31490, 4, '2017-03-02 08:34:20', '2017-03-02 13:34:20', 'The Beaufort Art Association’s 56th Annual Spring Show will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 8, to Saturday, March 11, at Tabby Place, 913 Port Republic St. in downtown Beaufort. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nLocal artists will present their finest works for exhibit and for sale during the show.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOils, acrylics, watercolors, photography, mixed media, pottery, woodturning, jewelry and metal sculpture will be featured. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nAdmission is free.\r\n\r\nThis year, judging the entries will be Savannah artist William Armstrong. Founder of the Savannah Museum of Art, he is an accomplished artist, painter, sculptor and craftsman. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nStarting out at the age of 14 as a sign painter in Newark, N.J., he went on to become one of the world’s leading scenic artists, creating dozens of movie sets with Martin Scorsese, Steve Spielberg, Spike Lee and Woody Allen. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor more information on the Beaufort Art Association, visit www.beaufortartassociation.com.', 'Savannah artist to judge BAA annual spring show', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'savannah-artist-to-judge-baa-annual-spring-show', '', '', '2017-03-02 08:34:48', '2017-03-02 13:34:48', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=31490', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(31492, 4, '2017-03-02 08:35:27', '2017-03-02 13:35:27', 'If you’re harboring some potentially rare and unique treasures amongst your books and papers, bring them to the Beaufort Branch Library from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 11.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRenowned book experts Kinsey Baker, David Anderson and Wilson McIntosh will be on hand to tell whether you have something really special or just another book or scrap that has meaning to you.\r\n\r\nThe event is sponsored by the Friends of the Beaufort Library as a fundraising event.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nEach piece will be evaluated for a $5 donation to the Friends.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBaker is a volunteer director for the Friends and manages its Annual Fall Book Sale every September in Waterfront Park where thousands of books are sold.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMembers of the community donate books all year long at the library branches and Kinsey and his team of sorters cull through the piles and categorize and pull out the best for book lovers.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nKinsey and his wife Kelly, who assists in the Friends’ book “business,” operated a book store for 35 years in Lancaster, Pa.\r\n\r\nAnderson, along with his wife Lorrie, own and operate the new location on Craven Street for Nevermore Books, a collection of all the best oldies, rare treasures and some current fare. They are both book lovers and connoisseurs.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMcIntosh has been in Beaufort for decades, operating McIntosh Bookstore on Bay Street in downtown Beaufort, which is stocked with used and new books with a special focus on local authors.\r\n\r\nWilson has particular expertise with books on sporting, the Civil War and local subject matter.\r\n\r\nTogether, these three men bring over 75 years of bookselling experience to the table.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nVerbal appraisals will be offered on any books, prints, maps, manuscripts, autographs and other paper items, including documents, postcards, letters, advertising, magazines and posters.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnything printed or written on paper can be brought in.\r\n\r\nFor more information, contact the Friends of the Beaufort Library at FriendsBeaufort@gmail.com.', 'Have a treasured book? Bring it to library event', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'have-a-treasured-book-bring-it-to-library-event', '', '', '2017-03-02 08:35:27', '2017-03-02 13:35:27', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=31492', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(31494, 4, '2017-03-02 08:36:16', '2017-03-02 13:36:16', '<b>Beaufort Memorial offers&nbsp;</b><b>Freedom from Smoking&nbsp;</b>\r\n\r\nIf you’ve already broken your New Year’s resolution to quit smoking, now is the time to get back on track with the Freedom from Smoking program being offered by Beaufort Memorial LifeFit Wellness Services.\r\n\r\nDeveloped by the American Lung Association and considered the “gold standard” in smoking cessation programs, Freedom from Smoking”offers participants the best chance at kicking the habit for good.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nClasses will be held from 5:30-7 p.m. Mondays beginning March 13 in the Beaufort Medical and Administrative Center at 990 Ribaut Road, Beaufort (directly across the street from the main hospital campus).&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"Freedom from Smoking takes place in a group setting and the individuals who participate in the program get to work together on their journey to being smoke-free,” said LifeFit Community Health Educator Alexa DeFeo. “We as facilitators are there for support and guidance so that everyone can set a quit date together and stick to it.”&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDuring the course of the program, taught by a certified Freedom from Smoking instructor from the Beaufort County Department of Alcohol and Drug Abuse and LifeFit staff, participants will examine their own patterns of smoking, learn how to handle triggers and urges and receive training on stress management techniques that can help them get through the quitting process and life after cigarettes.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAn extra support session will be offered shortly after “quit day” to help ensure class members don’t break down and light up.\r\n\r\nIn addition, participants will receive a “Freedom from Smoking” workbook, a relaxation CD and various helpful handouts.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe cost for the course is $30. Class size is limited, so reservations are required. To register, call 843-522-5570 or email adefeo@bmhsc.org.\r\n\r\n<b>Fire department to offer&nbsp;</b><b>stroke awareness program&nbsp;</b>\r\n\r\nThe Burton Fire District is offering CPR training and stroke education classes to individuals, families and businesses.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nGeneral training classes cost $10 per student, and official CPR certification classes cost $25 per student.&nbsp; All classes cover infant, child and adult CPR, to include the use of Automated External Defibrillators.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“When someone suffers a heart attack or a stroke, there is a chain of survival for them,” said Burton Fire Lt. John Ireland who oversees the medical training for the district. “The chain ends in the hospital but it starts in the community with friends, family, neighbors, and coworkers as that first link.” &nbsp;\r\n\r\nIreland said early recognition and intervention by the public are the keys.\r\n\r\nCall the Burton Fire District at 843-255-8011 or email safetyed@burtonfd.org.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>DNA paternity office&nbsp;</b><b>opens in Beaufort&nbsp;</b>\r\n\r\nA new Beaufort medical office, Coastal Paternity, at 30 Robert Smalls Parkway, was recently opened. The DNA specialists of Coastal Paternity offer court-admissible paternity DNA testing in a private office setting.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOffice hours are from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday though Thursday. Call 855-521-1DNA (1362) or visit CoastalPaternity.com.', 'Health briefs for March 2nd-8th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'health-briefs-for-march-2nd-8th', '', '', '2017-03-02 08:36:16', '2017-03-02 13:36:16', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=31494', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(31496, 4, '2017-03-02 08:36:48', '2017-03-02 13:36:48', 'Leaders representing statewide businesses and industries have announced their support for H.3516 – the House Road Funding Bill. Additionally, the South Carolina Roads Coalition announced that it was sending a letter to legislators commending the House for moving forward with a road plan and urging House members to vote yes on H.3516.\r\n\r\nRick Todd, president and CEO of the South Carolina Trucking Association, speaking on behalf of the South Carolina Roads Coalition, said, “We’ve come together today with hope, belief and optimism that 2017 might finally be the year that we secure significant, recurring and dedicated funds to fix and improve South Carolina’s\r\nhighway infrastructure.”\r\n\r\nTodd continued, “This is an issue that impacts the quality of life, safety and enhanced economic prosperity for all South Carolinians.”\r\n\r\nPete Selleck, president of Michelin North America, speaking on behalf of the SC Chamber of Commerce, said that 2017 is the year the General Assembly must finish the job on infrastructure.\r\n\r\n“We’ve seen the situation only get worse, and we really do believe at this point we’re at the end of the road,” said Selleck. “If we do not come up with a solid plan this year that is sufficient and sustainable over the long term, we believe that going forward it’s going to do significant damage to this state.”', 'Business leaders tell reps roads need to be fixed', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'business-leaders-tell-reps-roads-need-to-be-fixed', '', '', '2017-03-02 08:36:48', '2017-03-02 13:36:48', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=31496', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(31498, 4, '2017-03-02 08:40:35', '2017-03-02 13:40:35', '<b>Jasper County man&nbsp;</b><b>sentenced to 45 years</b>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_31499\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"314\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Chisolm-Naijuwuan.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-31499\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-31499\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Chisolm-Naijuwuan.jpg\" alt=\"Naijuwaun Chisolm\" width=\"314\" height=\"476\"></a> Naijuwaun Chisolm[/caption]\r\n\r\nA Jasper County man who shot and killed another man outside a Hardeeville apartment complex has been sentenced to 45 years in prison.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA jury found Naijuwaun Chisolm, 22, guilty of murder in the June 9, 2015, shooting death of 23-year-old Sterling Dreyfus Jenkins.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe jury deliberated for one hour on Feb. 23 following a two-day trial at the Jasper County Courthouse. Chisolm was also convicted of possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOn June 9, 2015, officers arrived to the Walsh Drive apartments to find Jenkins lying on the ground with multiple gunshot wounds.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“It was a daytime execution. The defendant waited until the victim was outside by himself and shot him in the head,” said Jasper County career criminal prosecutor Assistant Solicitor Mary Jones. “It was a brazen act with no regard to the lives of anyone, including the multiple children who were in a nearby apartment.”&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCircuit Court Judge Perry Buckner handed down the consecutive sentences. Chisolm was sentenced to 40 years for murder and five years on the weapons charge.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Yard debris fire&nbsp;</b><b>spreads to structure</b>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/yard-fire.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-31502\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-31502\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/yard-fire.jpg\" alt=\"yard fire\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\"></a>\r\n\r\nThe Burton Fire District was recently dispatched to a yard debris fire that had grown out of control and had spread to a nearby structure on Detour Road.\r\n\r\nBurton firefighters responded to the reported out-of-control yard debris fire just after 4:30 p.m. Feb. 25.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFire crews arrived to find a large pile, consisting of pieces from a whole tree, burning out of control with smoke coming from a nearby mobile home.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFirefighters found small amounts of fire in the walls of the mobile home, which was vacant and being used as storage. The fire was quickly extinguished.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNo injuries were reported and damages are unavailable.\r\n\r\nBurton fire officials warn residents of how quickly fires can get out of control and how quickly heat from large fires can radiate to nearby structures or burning embers can fall on rooftops.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nResidents are strongly urged to check with their local fire department on the burning regulations affecting their property; however yard debris burn piles are generally limited to 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet high with a constant water source available and ready.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Police search for victims&nbsp;</b><b>in single-vehicle accident&nbsp;</b>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/josephine.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-31500\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-31500\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/josephine.jpg\" alt=\"josephine\" width=\"785\" height=\"589\"></a>\r\n\r\nThe Burton Fire District responded to a single-vehicle accident on Josephine Drive, causing concern for arriving fire crews.\r\n\r\nBurton firefighters were dispatched to the accident just after 1130 a.m. Feb. 22.\r\n\r\nFire crews arrived on the scene to find a heavily damaged Honda Accord on its roof in a ditch with no occupants nearby.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nConcerned that occupants were trapped inside or underneath the vehicle, firefighters crawled into the vehicle and used rescue tools to lift the vehicle to check underneath. Firefighters also searched the immediate area and tree line; however, despite indications people were injured, no occupants were located.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe scene was turned over to the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office.\r\n\r\nThe Burton Fire District has responded to over 46 motor vehicle accidents so far in 2017.\r\n\r\n<b>Sheriff’s office asks for&nbsp;</b><b>help in solving crime</b>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_31501\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"138\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/walsh.jpeg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-31501\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-31501\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/walsh.jpeg\" alt=\"Robert Walsh\" width=\"138\" height=\"240\"></a> Robert Walsh[/caption]\r\n\r\nOn Feb. 2, 2002, Sean Sandlin and Robert Walsh, both 30 years old, were found shot to death in a storage unit located at Taylor’s Warehouse in Bluffton. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThrough the investigation, it was apparent that an unknown suspect(s) surprised the two while they were working in their storage unit, shooting them with a high-powered long gun. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt was believed the overhead door to the storage unit was open when the suspects approached and then shut after the shooting. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nGunshots were heard by witnesses in the surrounding neighborhood, who reported seeing what appeared to be a Ford King Rancher pickup truck speeding out of the Taylor Warehouse parking lot around the time it is believed Walsh and Sandlin were murdered.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe information provided by the various witnesses did not lead to the identification of a suspect or suspects.&nbsp; &nbsp;\r\n\r\nA search of the storage unit where they were found (which was rented by Walsh), revealed property stolen from construction sites from as far away as Charleston.&nbsp; &nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt was also discovered that Walsh rented another storage unit at Taylor’s Warehouse and when searched, revealed additional property stolen from construction sites. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt is believed that both Walsh and Sandlin were traveling outside Beaufort County and were stealing from home sites under construction, then selling the tools and other stolen items on the black market.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn addition, Walsh had been arrested and charged with extortion several months prior to the murders. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThese discoveries created a difficult task of narrowing a suspect list, as both were high-risk victims engaged in inherently dangerous criminal activities.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA reward of up to $2,500 is offered for information leading to an arrest in any Beaufort County cold case.\r\n\r\nDuring some criminal investigations, investigators might exhaust all credible leads in a case. When this happens, the case can become stagnant or what is typically known as “cold.”\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is making these cold case files accessible to the public in hopes that someone might come forward with information that may not have yet been uncovered.\r\n\r\nNo matter how insignificant it may seem, any information offered in reference to a cold case could prove to be the missing link needed to solve the case.\r\n\r\nAnyone with any information can contact Capt. Bob Bromage at 843-255- 3402, 843-816-8013 or at robertb@bcgov.net.&nbsp; To remain anonymous and to collect a possible reward, call CrimeStoppers at 1-888-CrimeSC.', 'Police blotter for March 2nd-8th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'police-blotter-for-march-2nd-8th', '', '', '2017-03-02 08:40:35', '2017-03-02 13:40:35', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=31498', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(31504, 4, '2017-03-02 08:42:22', '2017-03-02 13:42:22', 'Lucas Patrone, left, and Jimmy Poole, both of Johnston, R.I., get busy on chicken wings during Bands, Brews &amp; BBQ on Feb. 24 in Port Royal. Photo by Bob Sofaly.\r\n\r\nTo submit a Lowcountry Life photo, you must be the photographer or have permission to submit the photo to be published in The Island News or The Bluffton News. Please submit high resolution photos and include a description and/or names of the people in the picture and the name of the photographer. Email your photos to theislandnews@gmail.com.&nbsp;', 'Lowcountry Life', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'lowcountry-life-27', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:27:12', '2018-07-12 15:27:12', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=31504', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(31507, 4, '2017-03-02 08:46:38', '2017-03-02 13:46:38', 'A record number of attendees met recently for the annual South Carolina Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers and Ranchers Conference. Beaufort County residents Ashley and Ashby West were among the 300 young farmers and ranchers from across the state who traveled to Charleston to network, become better leaders in their communities and learn how to overcome challenges within the agriculture industry. Visit www.scfb.org.', 'Future farmers', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'future-farmers', '', '', '2017-03-02 08:46:38', '2017-03-02 13:46:38', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=31507', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(31510, 4, '2017-03-02 08:45:49', '2017-03-02 13:45:49', '<h3>By Lee Scott</h3>\r\nAs I was hanging off my dock the other day a wild man came running towards me screaming, “STOP! Do not pick up that wood!”&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI proceeded to lasso the end of the broken pole and secured it to the side of the dock. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe man yelling was my spouse.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI thought he had already gone to the hardware store, but he must have forgotten something because there he was flailing his arms at me to stop.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWe have gotten this routine down pretty well. He leaves the house and I go out to the dock and see what piece of floating dock debris I can fish out of the water.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHe has estimated that since Hurricane Matthew, I have pulled out enough wood to build an entire dock. “I cannot help it!” I say to him. “It is an obsession.”&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI hate to see this junk floating in the water. His argument back to me is that he is the one who has to haul it to the dump all the time. Which is not true, because a lot of times, I just do it myself so we do not have to have this same conversation.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI am on a personal crusade. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe debris is floating down from islands all over the Lowcountry. The tides snatch it from the shores and send it out to the surrounding waterways. It makes me nervous to see boats flying up and down the creek dodging the wreckage.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen a neighbor pointed out to me that it was the boat owner’s responsibility if he hit something. I responded, “That is not the point. If there are volunteers picking up litter along our highways, why can’t boaters and waterfront property owners help to pick up the debris in our waterways?”&nbsp; &nbsp;\r\n\r\nOn this particular day, the piece I was pulling up was too big for me. &nbsp;\r\n\r\n“What would you have done if I had not been here?” my spouse asked. &nbsp;\r\n\r\n“I would have had to wait for you,” I said, knowing, in the back of my mind, that he always helps me when I need him.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHe shook his head as we both dragged the broken piling out of the water.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn the meantime, I just wait for another opportunity when he is leaving the house and remember to say to him casually, “Honey, just leave the truck for me today.”', 'The pickle: Picking up after litterbug Hurricane Matthew', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-pickle-picking-up-after-litterbug-hurricane-matthew', '', '', '2017-03-02 08:45:49', '2017-03-02 13:45:49', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=31510', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(31513, 4, '2017-03-02 08:46:20', '2017-03-02 13:46:20', 'The Shamrock Shakedown is coming to downtown Beaufort this year.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBeaufort Academy will host the Shamrock Shakedown at Beaufort Inn\'s Tabby Place from 5:30-11 p.m. Friday, March 17,\r\n\r\nFood will be catered by Saltus River Grill. There will also be an open bar all night, a live band, dancing and silent and live auction items.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAdditionally, one of the raffle prizes will be a golf cart. The event is open to all those 21 years old and older.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNew this year will be mobile bidding in the silent auction.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“We have joined forces with BidPal, who will provide easy interactive bidding from your smartphone at the event, or from the comfort of your home. This allows everyone to ‘watch items’ and bid, while getting up-to-date bids, reminders and descriptions,” according to a release.\r\n\r\nThe Shamrock Shakedown is a fundraiser for Beaufort Academy and helps support BA operating budgets, tuition price breaks, faculty salary and other items.\r\n\r\nTickets are $20; buy five and get one free.\r\n\r\nVisit www.beaufortacademy.org and click on “Shamrock Shakedown.', 'Shamrock Shakedown to be held on St. Paddy’s Day', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'shamrock-shakedown-to-be-held-on-st-paddys-day', '', '', '2017-03-02 08:46:20', '2017-03-02 13:46:20', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=31513', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(31516, 4, '2017-03-02 08:56:10', '2017-03-02 13:56:10', '<em>Photo above: The Beaufort High School Eagles first-ever varsity boys lacrosse match was held recently against Ettowah High School. Beaufort High’s Jake Creiger, left,&nbsp; moves the ball upfield into scoring position against a more experienced Ettowah High School on Feb. 21 at Eagle Stadium. The Eagles lost their inaugural match 21-1. Photo by Bob Sofaly.</em>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>BOYS\' HIGH&nbsp;</b><b>SCHOOL LACROSSE</b></span></p>\r\n<b>Waccamaw beats&nbsp;</b><b>Beaufort High, 13-2</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort High fell behind early and couldn\'t recover from its slow start as host Waccamaw pulled away to win 13-2 in an early-season boys\' high school lacrosse game Feb. 24.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nEthan McKenzie paced Beaufort High, scoring its first goal and providing an assist on the Eagles\' other goal.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWaccamaw forced Beaufort High to play from behind throughout the contest.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBobby Gecy scored Beaufort High\'s second goal.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCrosson Derrick delivered an assist on McKenzie\'s opening goal for the Eagles.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn all, Beaufort High managed to take 14 shots.\r\n\r\nDefensively, Austin Payne, playing out of a reserve role, recorded seven saves for the Beaufort High lacrosse squad. Chase Guynup registered five saves for the Eagles in the setback.&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL</b></span></p>\r\n<b>Eagles split doubleheader&nbsp;</b><b>in softball tournament</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort High Eagles split games in the Summerville-hosted Battle on the Bases tournament on Feb. 24.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAshley Ridge managed to edge Beaufort High 1-0 in the Eagles\' opening game of the tournament. Pulling away to win convincingly in a nightcap, Beaufort High blanked Bluffton 12-0.\r\n\r\nRidge scored the game\'s lone run in the bottom half of the seventh inning to edge Beaufort High.\r\n\r\nBeaufort High, however, turned in a solid all-around performance in the nightcap, shutting out longtime rival Bluffton.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nEmily Cook pitched a one-hit shutout as the Eagles won convincingly.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCook retired nine Bluffton batters in order before giving up a single to Bluffton\'s Chandler Nix. Recovering nicely, Cook retired the next three hitters to allow Beaufort High to prevail. Helping her pitching cause at the plate, Cook delivered two hits for the Eagles, one of which was a two-run double in the first inning.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAs a team, Beaufort High posted eight hits. The Eagles scored five runs in the first inning. Savannah Mullen connected for an RBI single and Kali Bledsoe delivered an RBI triple for the Beaufort High softball squad.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBledsoe eventually scored for the Eagles on a Bluffton throwing error.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>BOYS\' HIGH&nbsp;</b><b>SCHOOL BASKETBALL</b></span></p>\r\n<b>Beaufort Academy falls&nbsp;</b><b>to Charleston Collegiate&nbsp;</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Academy boys\' basketball team\'s postseason run ended as two-time defending champion Charleston Collegiate pulled away to win 95-71 in the SCISA Class 1A Boys\' Basketball Tournament Semifinals on Feb. 23.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Eagles finished in the final four after Izell Sutton filled in for head coach Chip Dinkins, who had been absent since undergoing heart surgery in January.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThriving offensively, Charleston Collegiate featured three scorers with 27 or more points. Beaufort Academy, however, started strong. The Eagles owned multiple double digit leads. Beaufort Academy carried a 25-15 lead out of the first quarter.\r\n\r\nBut Charleston Collegiate eventually got going. The Sun Devils battled back to lead 41-37 at halftime. Charleston Collegiate drained 12 three-pointers in the victory.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLuke Harper paced the Eagles with a team-best 25 points. Beaufort Academy also featured three scorers in double figures as Dawson Coleman scored 18 points and region player of the year Kevin Williams posted 15 points.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPrior to falling to Charleston Collegiate, Beaufort Academy beat Covenant Christian. More on the Beaufort Academy-Covenant Christian boys\' basketball matchup follows:&nbsp;\r\n\r\nEagles hold off Covenant Christian: No. 1 seed Beaufort Academy beat Covenant Christian 65-60 in the SCISA Class 1A Boys\' Basketball Tournament on Feb. 21.\r\n\r\nBeaufort Academy claimed its fourth straight win to remain alive in the postseason. The Eagles used a diverse scoring attack to claim the victory.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThree Beaufort Academy players reached double figures in the scoring column. Leading Beaufort Academy to the win, Kevin Williams scored a team-high 25 points.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLuke Harper posted 23 points and Dawson Coleman contributed 14 points for the Eagles in the triumph. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nCovenant Christian featured the game\'s leading scorer. Javonte Cooke paced Covenant Christian with a game-high 29 points.\r\n\r\nWith the win, Beaufort Academy advanced to the state tournament\'s semifinals.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>BOYS\' HIGH&nbsp;</b><b>SCHOOL SOCCER</b></span></p>\r\n<b>Muniz signs with&nbsp;</b><b>University of Mary Washington &nbsp;</b>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_31518\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"526\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/muniz.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-31518\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-31518\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/muniz.jpg\" alt=\"Beaufort Academy senior Ryan Muniz signed to play soccer for the University of Mary Washington last week. Photo courtesy of Beaufort Academy.\" width=\"526\" height=\"400\"></a> Beaufort Academy senior Ryan Muniz signed to play soccer for the University of Mary Washington last week. Photo courtesy of Beaufort Academy.[/caption]\r\n\r\nBeaufort Academy senior Ryan Muniz officially signed an NCAA National Letter of Intent to play soccer at the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Va. last week. Joining Muniz at the signing ceremony were his parents, Beaufort Academy soccer coach Bill Dalton, BA Athletic Director Neal McCarty and the school\'s headmaster, Stephen Schools. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nA three-year starter for the Beaufort Academy boys\' soccer program, Muniz emerged as the team\'s leader and MVP last spring, earning All-Region honors the previous two years.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMuniz was named the 2016 Region Player of Year and selected to play in the SCISA North-South All-Star games the previous two years as well. The University of Mary Washington-bound Muniz led the Beaufort Academy boys\' soccer team to the past two state championships.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe University of Mary Washington men\'s soccer team competes in NCAA Division III. 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(31520, 4, '2017-03-02 08:57:08', '2017-03-02 13:57:08', '<b>First Friday to be&nbsp;</b><b>held on March 3</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce will hold First Friday from 5-6 p.m. Friday, March 3.\r\n\r\n“Join our downtown merchants the first Friday of each month,” according to a release. “Many merchants stay open until 8 p.m. Refreshments will be offered and there will be live street music. Stay for dinner in one of our downtown restaurants.”\r\n\r\n<b>Business After Hours&nbsp;</b><b>to be held March 9</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce will hold a Business After Hours networking event from 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, March 9.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe event will be hosted by Beaufort Memorial, Keyserling Cancer Center, and will be held at the center at 1680 Ribaut Road, Port Royal. The event is free for members; $5 for guests.', 'Chamber Corner for March 2nd-8th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'chamber-corner-for-march-2nd-8th', '', '', '2017-03-02 08:57:30', '2017-03-02 13:57:30', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=31520', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(31523, 4, '2017-03-02 08:58:21', '2017-03-02 13:58:21', '<h3>By&nbsp;Dr. Mark S. Siegel</h3>\r\nResearchers at Tenon Hospital in Paris have found that patients with mild Alzheimer\'s disease whose vision improved after cataract surgery also showed improvement in cognitive ability, mood, sleep patterns and other behaviors.\r\n\r\nThis is the first study to specifically assess whether cataract surgery could benefit Alzheimer\'s patients, although earlier research had shown that poor vision is related to impaired mood and thinking skills in older people and that cataract surgery could improve their quality of life.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThirty-eight patients, average age 85 and all exhibiting mild dementia due to Alzheimer\'s disease, completed the study.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAll participants had debilitating cataract in at least one eye and were appropriately treated with standard cataract surgery and implantation of intraocular lenses, which replace the eyes\' natural lenses in order to provide vision correction.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAfter surgery, distance and near vision improved dramatically in all but one of the Alzheimer\'s patients.\r\n\r\nA neuropsychologist assessed the Alzheimer\'s patients for mood and depression, behavior, ability to function independently and cognitive abilities at one month before and three months after cataract surgery.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCognitive status, the ability to perceive, understand and respond appropriately to one\'s surroundings, improved in 25 percent of patients. Depression was relieved in many of them, and the level of improvement was similar to what commonly occurs after cataract surgery in elderly people who do not have dementia.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNo changes were found in patients\' level of autonomy, that is, their ability to function independently.\r\n\r\nSleep patterns improved and nighttime behavior problems decreased in most study patients.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOther studies have shown that when cataracts are removed, levels of the sleep-regulating hormone melatonin become normalized. Dr. Girard notes that this may have been a key factor in the Alzheimer\'s patients\' improved sleep patterns.\r\n\r\nSince removing cataracts can improve the ability of patients with Alzheimer’s disease to function, improve their mood, cognition and sleep patterns, then this is another means to help those we love with this debilitating disease.\r\n\r\n<i>Dr. Mark S. Siegel is the medical director at Sea Island Ophthalmology on Ribaut Road in Beaufort.&nbsp;</i>\r\n\r\n<i>Visit www.seaislandophthalmology.com for more information.</i>', 'Study: Alzheimer’s patients benefit from eye surgery', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'study-alzheimers-patients-benefit-from-eye-surgery', '', '', '2017-03-02 08:58:52', '2017-03-02 13:58:52', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=31523', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(31526, 4, '2017-03-02 08:59:55', '2017-03-02 13:59:55', '<h3>By Mark Sanford, R-SC\r\nU.S. House of Representatives</h3>\r\nRepublicans in Washington have voted more than 60 times to repeal the Affordable Care Act, what many call Obamacare. It was popular to do so. It was also a safe vote.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBut that has changed because, for just the fourth time in the history of our republic, voters gave Republicans the keys to the House, Senate and White House.\r\n\r\nRepeal is no longer a symbolic vote. It could bring with it change that some would like and others wouldn’t.\r\n\r\nAnd so what we have seen in Congress recently is backtracking. Maybe we will repeal Obamacare, but not in its entirety. Maybe we will repeal, but not replace.\r\n\r\nIt’s essential we do both. I’d humbly submit that Congress should not just be against something, it should be for something too —especially here. Health is vital and personal. It can mean life or death. It affects those you most love. All these things make it crucial that we are thoughtful in offering a remedy.\r\n\r\nIt’s for these reasons that Sen. Rand Paul and I are introducing the Obamacare Replacement Act. Our plan is built around free market principles vital to improving any product or service but, in this case, necessary to better care, access and pricing.\r\n\r\nThese things are missing in healthcare and were made worse with Obamacare. What we do is assemble the building blocks that would create a market and empower each of us in our healthcare decisions.\r\n\r\nOur plan legalizes less expensive health insurance.\r\n\r\nThink about it. Right now, you can’t buy inexpensive plans. With aging comes more ailments, and yet if you’re young you can’t purchase a simple plan that fits your shorter list of aches and pains.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nObamacare’s minimum coverage mandates mean that each of us has to buy a plan that has what government deems essential, even if we don’t need them. This drives up cost, and consequently many young people simply skip on health insurance.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nGovernment dictating content and enrollment is hardly a monument to freedom, but it’s been catastrophic in escalating cost and limiting choice. In South Carolina, we are now down to one Obamacare insurance provider, and average premiums increased by 28 percent this year.\r\n\r\nOur plan affords the rest of us what employers already have.\r\n\r\nThis is big. If an employer offers health insurance to an employee, the cost is deducted. The rest of us don’t get the same.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHealth insurance was linked to employment as a way of getting around the wage and price controls of World War II, but it shouldn’t be this way today. You don’t get your home or car insurance through your work, and doing so would create problems.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSome people stay with jobs they don’t like just to hang onto health insurance; still others spend more thinking they are spending others’ money. Feeling like you are spending someone else’s money does not help when it comes to market pricing.\r\n\r\nTo further competitive forces, we allow you to buy health insurance across state lines, just as you do with other forms of insurance. We also allow you to create buying power that comes with scale. One Realtor isn’t much in the market, but 100,000 Realtors pooled together gives them the buying power of a large corporation.\r\n\r\nWe strengthen an individual’s health savings account (HSA) to help boost people spending their own money. Did you know that with services like Lasik or plastic surgery, the areas of medicine where people spend their own money, prices have come down? Our plan expands HSA access to everyone, removes the contribution limit and gives a non-refundable tax credit of up to $5,000 a year.\r\n\r\nWe even incorporate a few good ideas from Obamacare.\r\n\r\nThis plan lets children stay on their parent’s plan until the age of 26. It’s reasonable to let someone deal with the costs of life after they have gotten started in life and finished school. We allow for pre-existing conditions because some of us will be more fortunate than others here. I don’t want my sister to get cancer, but if she did, I would struggle with the idea of an insurance company knocking her off the rolls based on her misfortune.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo in our plan, as long as you buy insurance and stay on it, they can’t kick you off. Obamacare did the reverse. It incentivized people waiting until they were sick to get insurance. This proved to be one of its fatal flaws, and our bill fixes it. Think about it like this: Do you wait until your house is burning to buy fire insurance?\r\n\r\nObamacare was supposed to expand insurance options and lower premiums. We were promised that if we liked our plan, we could keep it. It didn’t work out that way. It’s time for a change.\r\n\r\n<strong>U.S. House Rep. Mark Sanford, R-SC, will hold a Beaufort County Town Hall meeting from 2-3 p.m. Friday, March 3, at the Technical College of the Lowcountry Student Center, Building 12, at 921 Ribaut Road.</strong>', 'Sanford: Obamacare replacement offered', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'sanford-obamacare-replacement-offered', '', '', '2017-03-02 08:59:55', '2017-03-02 13:59:55', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=31526', 0, 'post', '', 0);
