The 2013 United Way Campaign kickoff party was held last Thursday in the Oaks Ballroom at Palmetto Bluff Inn. Pianist Dan McCormick and Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Karen Taylor Good performed. This year, the United Way of the Lowcountry is targeting $2.3 million as their fundraising goal in Beaufort County.  The United Way of the Lowcountry supports more than 44 programs in 33 agencies in Beaufort County.

<b>Story and photos by Wendy Pollitzer</b>
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