<strong>From staff reports</strong>

The Beaufort Inn has named its second and third winners in its Carolina Healthcare Heroes contest – Lysa Hester and Linda Arp.

Hester, announced on Aug. 1, is a Radiological Technician at Colleton Medical Center and has been in her position for 10 years.

Arp works as a Respiratory Therapist at Beaufort Memorial Hospital, where she retired, and then decided to continue working due to the need for healthcare workers.

The Beaufort Inn has teamed up with area businesses to award a total of six Carolina Healthcare Heroes with a relaxing retreat in Beaufort.

Included in each vacation giveaway is a two-night stay at The Beaufort Inn, a $50 gift certificate to Bang’s Salon &amp; Spa, a $25 gift certificate for breakfast or lunch at Blackstone’s, a $100 gift certificate to Saltus River Grill for dinner, and a carriage tour for two provided by Southern Rose Buggy Tours.

Michelle Green as the first winner. She works at Beaufort Memorial Hospital as a Nursing Assistant and has worked there for 11 years.

The Beaufort Inn will randomly choose one winner each week for the next three weeks. Submissions are being accepted until Aug. 17. Once the recipients confirm their nomination, The Beaufort Inn will announce the winners on social media.

Any healthcare worker in North Carolina or South Carolina is eligible to win. Nominations are to be submitted on The Beaufort Inn’s website at www.beaufortinn.com/Carolina-healthcare-heroes.

Winners will be able to redeem their vacation within one year from the time the winner is announced. Certain terms and conditions apply. For additional information, please visit www.beaufortinn.com/Carolina-healthcare-heroes